Chapter 78 gained a lot of goodwill from Xiao Yunxi, entered the Guard Infantry Department

Looking at the Jade Bamboo Liquid in the bamboo tube, a trace of surprise appeared in Xiao Yunxi’s long and beautiful eyes.

As the Empress of the Great Song Dynasty, Xiao Yunxi naturally knew about the effects and rarity of Jade Bamboo Liquid.

She just didn’t expect that Chen Mo would present such a precious item to her.

"Do you know the effects of this Jade Bamboo Liquid?" Xiao Yunxi asked.

"Your servant knows. Besides enhancing beauty and preserving youth, when consumed by a Martial Artist, it can also increase their strength," Chen Mo replied.

"Since you know, why would you offer it to me instead of using it to increase your own strength?" Xiao Yunxi asked.

"The Empress has been very kind and generous to your servant. I promised to serve the Empress for a lifetime, so naturally, I wouldn’t forget her with such a fine item," Chen Mo said with deep emotion.

Hearing this, a warm current flowed through Xiao Yunxi’s heart, and her eyes softened with tenderness as she said, "How thoughtful of you. I didn’t expect you to consider me so much."

She then put down the bamboo tube and picked up the kite to have a look, continuing, "What is this kite?"

"Your Majesty, this kite is a small toy used to play and amuse oneself in my hometown. Under windy conditions, it can be flown into the sky."

After saying this, Chen Mo looked up slightly and saw Xiao Yunxi sitting on the bed, her long, beautiful legs exposed beneath the hem of her skirt.

He instinctively activated his Ancient Heavy Pupils.

A moment later.

Chen Mo felt his body couldn’t quite handle it.

He quickly deactivated it.

There’s a saying that goes like this.

Young girls can’t compare to mature women.

Mature women can’t compare to older women.

And Xiao Yunxi is the combination of a mature woman and an older woman.

In terms of figure alone, she’s superior to Ye Wanqiu.

Luckily, Xiao Yunxi was astonished at the thought of the kite flying into the sky and didn’t notice the change in Chen Mo’s expression.

Otherwise, with her Fifth Grade Martial Artist’s keen perception, she would definitely have noticed something.

Upon close inspection, Xiao Yunxi found that the kite’s framework was indeed made of Jade Maiden Bamboo, indicating that Chen Mo was not lying.

However, she couldn’t figure out how such a thing could fly, with just one piece like this.

Perhaps seeing the curiosity in Xiao Yunxi’s eyes, Chen Mo said, "Would you like me to demonstrate it for Your Majesty?"

Xiao Yunxi was tempted, but the matter at hand was more pressing, so she said, "Hold on, I have something to discuss with you first."

"Please speak, Your Majesty," Chen Mo listened attentively.

Xiao Yunxi recalled the words her father had told her at the Xiao Mansion.

Xiao Yunqi: "Yunxi, how is your relationship with His Majesty now?"

At that time, Xiao Yunxi was discontent with Zhao Ji, so she expressed all her grievances.

Xiao Yunqi sighed, "As expected."

"What’s the matter, Father?"

"I’ve received news that His Majesty wants to place Wang Ze in my Guard Infantry Department as Chief of Staff. His Majesty doesn’t trust me!" Xiao Yunqi sighed.

Xiao Yunxi raised an eyebrow. Your Guard Infantry Department? Then she lowered her voice: "Be careful with your words, Father."

"This is the Xiao Mansion, not the Imperial Palace," Xiao Yunqi said. "The Guard Infantry Department has been under the administration of the Xiao Family ever since the Grand Ancestor, fully responsible by us. Now His Majesty wants to insert someone into the Infantry Department without consulting me. I’m suspicious that His Majesty wants to take action against the Xiao Family!"

"How could that be?" Though Xiao Yunxi and Zhao Ji didn’t have a good marital relationship, she bore him children and had suffered hardships, so she couldn’t believe it.

"Silly daughter," Xiao Yunqi sighed, "Initially, I didn’t believe it either. But understanding His Majesty’s attitude towards Chong’Er and you made me believe. His Majesty has more than just one son, Chong’Er... and so on."

Xiao Yunqi said a lot.

Xiao Yunxi’s brows furrowed tightly.

Her expression was heavy.

She knew that to alleviate His Majesty’s suspicion would mean relinquishing military power.

But the reason the Seven Great Families are what they are is because all possess military power.

The difference is that, besides the Xiao Family, the other six families’ forces are not based in Bianliang.

And Xiao Yunxi married Zhao Ji naturally for the interests of the Xiao Family.

Having enjoyed the conveniences provided by her family, she felt obliged to help them.

Now, knowing her family might be in trouble, Xiao Yunxi could not just sit by and do nothing.

She looked at Chen Mo, took a deep breath, and said, "Chen Hong, I have decided to assign you to the Guard Infantry Department."

Chen Mo was taken aback by the suddenness, and then pretended to look reluctant, saying, "Doesn’t this mean I won’t be able to serve the Empress anymore?"

Xiao Yunxi didn’t expect him to still be thinking about her at this moment. Her heart, wounded by Zhao Ji, skipped a few beats. Her affection for Chen Mo increased, as if calm waters suddenly surged with ripples.

All his previous kindness towards her rushed to the surface.

Xiao Yunxi shook her head, saying, "The Infantry Department is not far from the Imperial Palace. You only need to report for duty occasionally and participate in basic training. When there’s an opportunity, I will arrange for you to make a contribution and advance accordingly."

"Should I hide my identity?" Chen Mo understood Xiao Yunxi’s intention, realizing she intended to truly cultivate him now.

Xiao Yunxi shook her head, "Wang Ze knows you, so hiding it would be futile and might expose some weaknesses. Just keep your identity as a... eunuch from the ordinary soldiers, which will make interactions easier."

"Understood." Chen Mo bowed and said.

Xiao Yunqi stood up in front of Chen Mo, patted his shoulder, and said, "I trust you greatly, don’t let me down."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, your servant will not disappoint you," Chen Mo replied respectfully.

A smile appeared on Xiao Yunxi’s face. She withdrew her hand and said, "Let’s go, let me see how this kite flies into the sky."

"Understood."

...

At that moment.

The wind had stopped.

Chen Mo needed to run in the courtyard to get the kite airborne, and he had to run fast for it to fly up.

After exerting a tremendous amount of effort, Chen Mo finally managed to make the kite fly into the sky.

This drew exclamations from Xiao Yunxi and the palace maids and eunuchs in Weiyang Palace.

Wang Ying watched this scene, his face darkened.

He thought to himself that he must find a way to ensnare Chen Mo and bring him down beyond redemption.

...

Although the kite had flown up, Chen Mo still needed to run.

Because without the wind, if he didn’t keep moving.

The kite might fall.

Finally, after Chen Mo’s efforts, the wind began to blow again.

Then Chen Mo handed the kite string to Xiao Yunxi to let her try.

At this moment.

Cai’Er approached and said, "Your Majesty, people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs have arrived, saying they are delivering ingredients to Weiyang Palace, but they had already done so once before."

"Oh?" A trace of doubt appeared in Xiao Yunxi’s eyes.