Having children earns benefit, start competing for dominance in the world by marrying a wife-Chapter 131 - 125: Reunion with the Princess Consort_i
Chapter 131: Chapter 125: Reunion with the Princess Consort_i
Translator: 549690339
The North Prince, leading the soldiers of North City, had crushed the Barbarian Tribe’s three hundred thousand cavalry. This news quickly spread throughout the Great Sum from the Capital city, and at the same time, people heard about the Order of Expansion that the Sum Emperor had rewarded the North Prince with, confirming the authenticity of the North Prince’s military achievements.
Overnight, the citizens of the Great Sum changed their view of the North Prince.
In everyone’s eyes, the North Prince’s former reputation for being uneducated and indulging in pleasure-seeking was all an act.
The thought of the North Prince having issued a notice seeking a concubine made countless families start to scheme, wanting to marry their daughters off to the North Prince.
Meanwhile, the rise of the North Prince also put immense pressure on the Great Sum’s major Aristocratic Families, just as Situ Ce had speculated. Now, every Aristocratic Family considered the North Prince’s fifty thousand Heavy Cavalry to actually be the Sum Emperor’s private army.
Because only the Sum Emperor had the ability to create fifty thousand Heavy Cavalry in North City.
To the Aristocratic Families, the North Prince was very likely a significant piece positioned by the Sum Emperor in North City; after all, without being granted the fiefdom of North City by the Sum Emperor, the North Prince would not have been able to achieve such military exploits.
The fifty thousand Heavy Cavalry seemed like a sword hanging over the heads of the Aristocratic Families, unsettling all of them greatly.
Within the core region of the Great Sum, the soldiers and the Aristocratic Families could essentially be bribed with money, and even though the Sum Emperor had reformed the military by revoking military power, some forces within the army still contained the influence of the major Aristocratic Families.
But the soldiers from North City were different.
The major Aristocratic Families didn’t even know when the North Prince’s fifty thousand Heavy Cavalry came into existence, let alone bribing its soldiers, which is why they suspected that this army had been specially crafted by the Sum Emperor for the North Prince in North City.
Because just beyond North City to the north lies the grasslands, a natural horse pasture perfectly suitable for horse breeding. Moreover, since the Aristocratic Families paid no attention to North City or the North Prince, the sudden emergence of a fifty thousand-strong Heavy Cavalry went completely unnoticed by them.
And now, why would the Sum Emperor want the North Prince to reveal these fifty thousand Heavy Cavalry? In the eyes of the Aristocratic Families, this was because the Sum Emperor was preparing to strike, so he first let these Heavy Cavalry sharpen their blades on the Barbarian Tribe’s three hundred thousand-strong army, and then intimidate the Aristocratic Families within Great Sum.
Indeed, the effect of intimidation had been achieved.
Since learning about the fifty thousand Heavy Cavalry in North City, the voice of Aristocratic Families at the court had significantly diminished, and furthermore, they became much more compliant over the next long while.
Several days later.
North City.
The convoy of the North Prince Mansion slowly entered Yan County, and right now Lu Chen was waiting at the city gate.
Not long after, the carriage bearing Mu Zixuan and the others entered the city gate. Seeing Lu Chen personally there to receive them, Mu Zixuan immediately had the coachman stop, then descended from the carriage and ran straight toward Lu Chen, throwing herself into his embrace.
“Prince, your concubine has finally seen you again!”
At this moment, Dazhou and Xiaozhou also came down from the carriage and ran over to Lu Chen, nestling in his embrace.
Lu Chen, with a smile, comforted them, “Alright, alright, so many eyes are upon us. Let’s talk more after we return to the Prince’s Mansion.”
On hearing Lu Chen’s words, Mu Zixuan and Dazhou/Xiaozhou’s faces turned red instantly. Having not seen their man for so long, naturally, they were thinking of certain matters.
As soon as Lu Chen said they would talk, they instantly understood what he meant.
At this time, Chu Yuqin was watching Lu Chen from a distance and did not come closer. After all, her sister was right there watching, and if she approached, no one knew what Chu Qingli would say about her.
If it had been another time, she would have gone straight over. Being stared at so intently by Chu Qingli, Chu Yuqin felt some pressure and a bit guilty.
Seeing Chu Yuqin just looking at him from atop her steed, Lu Chen was suddenly perplexed.
What was going on?
Why had Chu Yuqin become so distant after being separated from him just once? Why wasn’t she coming over to show him concern?
If it had been before, Chu Yuqin would have stripped him bare to inspect his body thoroughly before she would have been assured.
Right then, Lu Chen caught sight of the cold and detached woman beside Chu Yuqin.
Seeing that woman, Lu Chen was momentarily stunned.
The woman’s eyes were fixed on him, seemingly filled with animosity towards him?
Lu Chen was somewhat bewildered.
Who was this beautiful young woman?
Why did she look as though she bore some deep grudge against him?
What was she doing beside Chu Yuqin?
Lu Chen immediately used the system to identify her.
[Name: Chu Qingli]
[Status: Adopted daughter of the Chu Family, an assassin trained by the Chu Family, Ninth Grade Martial Artist, 26 years old, Chu Yuqin’s non-blood- related sister, who has an abnormal attachment to Chu Yuqin, believing Chu Yuqin belongs to her. She considers the North Prince to have stolen her sister, hence her antagonism toward the North Prince.]
[Rating: 95]
[Favorability: 50 (affected by the ongoing influence of Dragon and Phoenix Tea)]
Seeing the system’s introduction in front of him, Lu Chen was taken aback for a moment; he realized why Chu Yuqin was behaving so out of character today, not approaching him. It was due to the consideration of her sister.
But then again, Chu Qingli had also consumed Dragon and Phoenix Tea; his queen was truly thoughtful.
Thinking of this, Lu Chen affectionately tousled Mu Zixuan’s hair.
Afterward, Lu Chen said, “Let’s head back to the Prince’s Mansion first, we can discuss everything later.”
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, all three ladies said no more.
Following that, Lu Chen and Mu Zixuan and the others boarded the carriage together. Inside the carriage, Mu Zixuan asked with concern, “Prince, are you injured?”
Lu Chen replied, “My love, rest assured, I am alright.”
At this point, Lu Chen asked, “By the way, did Miss Chen and her companions come to Yan County with you?”
Lu Chen was a bit worried that Chen Wanrong and Lin Wanyun, knowing his true strength, would have run off. They were both women of extraordinary beauty with very high ratings, and naturally, he didn’t want to miss out on them.
Mu Zixuan replied, “They came with us, they are sitting in the carriage behind.”
Upon hearing Mu Zixuan’s answer, Lu Chen breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Mysterious Moon Palace hadn’t given up on him yet, and that was for the best.
At this moment, Mu Zixuan suddenly thought of something. She stole a glance at Lu Chen with the corners of her eyes before cautiously saying, “Prince, your concubine made a mistake in Anping City.”
Lu Chen asked in confusion, “What mistake did you make?”
Mu Zixuan said, “Your concubine gave the Dragon and Phoenix Tea to Madam Chu’s sister to drink.”
Instead of getting angry, Lu Chen actually showed a slight smile. Then, with his arms around Mu Zixuan’s delicate body, he said, “My beloved concubine is so dedicated in selecting concubines for me, how could that be a mistake.”
Seeing Lu Chen say this, Mu Zixuan finally relaxed a bit. She had been worried that Lu Chen might not like Chu Qingli and that she had arbitrarily brought women back for him.
Afterwards, Mu Zixuan nestled into Lu Chen’s embrace, just quietly staying there.
Before long, they returned to the Prince’s Mansion.
Once everyone had disembarked from the carriages, Lu Chen saw Chen Wanrong and Lin Wanyun again.
With a smile, Lu Chen said to Chen Wanrong, “Miss Chen, Madam Lin, I thought you might find North City too dangerous and never come back to Yan County.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyun said, “Prince, we are aware of what happened in North City. With the Prince here, how could North City be dangerous? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Yan County is now the safest place in Great Sum.”
Lu Chen said, “Madam Lin, you exaggerate. The safest place could only be the Capital city.”
At this moment, Lin Wanyun seemed to remember something and continued, “By the way, Prince, our Palace Master intends to open a tavern in Yan County. I wonder if that would be acceptable?”
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen turned his head to look at Chen Wanrong, then said, “Miss Chen wants to open a tavern in Yan County? If it is to make money, shouldn’t you open a tavern in the Capital city? Yan County isn’t really a place to make money, is it?”
Chen Wanrong replied, “With the Prince here, I believe Yan County will soon become even more prosperous than the Capital city.”
Chen Wanrong’s voice was crisp and pleasant, like the girl next door, tickling Lu Chen’s heart.
Lu Chen, of course, understood what Lin Wanyun and Chen Wanrong meant. They weren’t just planning to open a tavern in Yan County; they were probing him.
The presence of a Mysterious Moon Palace tavern in Yan County would signify the palace’s power moving into Yan County. In other words, Mysterious Moon Palace planned to support the North Prince and stand by his side.
Lu Chen then said, “Since Miss Chen has so much faith in me, I cannot disappoint Miss Chen. Mysterious Moon Palace can open as many taverns as it wishes in Yan County.”
Hearing this, Lin Wanyun and Chen Wanrong were somewhat relieved. They had been slightly worried the North Prince might refuse, but since he had agreed, things would be easier. Now all they needed to do was wait for an opportunity to control the North Prince.
At this moment, Lu Chen glanced at Chen Wanrong.
[Name: Chen Wanrong]
[Identity: Scion of Chen Family, Princess of Chen Nation, Palace Master of Mysterious Moon Palace, 21 years old, Master Realm, came to North City mainly to get close to the North Prince, control him with a Love Worm, and use the Prince’s blood to concoct the Subtle Dragon Spell against the Sum Emperor, to avenge Chen Nation; due to some reasons, she has developed complex feelings towards the North Prince]
[Rating: 98]
[Favorability: 80 (She greatly admires your spirit of self-sacrifice in repelling the invasion of the Barbarian Tribe)]
Seeing such a high favorability from Chen Wanrong took Lu Chen by surprise.
Lu Chen then glanced at Lin Wanyun.
[Name: Lin Wanyun]
[Identity: Adopted daughter of the Great Sum Left Minister Lin Gaoyuan, later left the Lin Family to join the Mysterious Moon Palace, Half-step Grandmaster, 31 years old, she followed Palace Master Chen Wanrong to North City, intending to use the blood of the North Prince to concoct the Subtle Dragon Spell against the Sum Emperor; influenced by various factors, she believes the North Prince to be a man of great character and has developed complex feelings for him]
[Rating: 95]
[Favorability: 90]
This…
One at favorability 80, the other at 90.
Lu Chen thought to himself that he was certainly going to be busy from now on.
Just then, a melodious voice rang out from behind Lu Chen.
“Prince, your humble servant has finally seen you.”
Lu Chen turned his head and saw it was Wang Qingci, that bitch.
Wang Qingci immediately came to Lu Chen’s side and threw herself into his arms, saying, “Prince, your humble servant has been thinking of you day and night in Anping City.”
Hearing this, Lu Chen smiled slightly, then said, “You’re probably not thinking of me, but rather other things on my person, right?”
At these words, Wang Qingci coquettishly rebutted, “Prince, when did you become so naughty.”
Lu Chen said, “All right, hurry inside. I’ll have to talk to you all later.”
Wang Qingci said, “Your humble servant will wait for you in the room.”
Having said that, Wang Qingci sashayed her waist into the Prince’s Mansion.
At this very moment, Chu Qingli, watching from a distance as Lu Chen interacted with a group of women, said coldly, “I thought the North Prince was different from what the outside world rumored. It seems I was mistaken; he is still that North Prince!”
Hearing Chu Qingli’s words, Chu Yuqin said, “Qingli, what man doesn’t like beauty? There’s nothing wrong with Chen’er liking pretty girls.”
“If he didn’t like beautiful girls, how would he carry on his family lineage?”
“Come with me, let me introduce you to Chen’er.”
With that, Chu Yuqin walked towards Lu Chen, and Chu Qingli followed reluctantly,
If it weren’t for her need to stay in the Prince’s Mansion to monitor Chu Yuqin and prevent anything from happening between her and the Prince, she would not have come forward to be introduced to the North Prince.
Arriving in front of Lu Chen, Chu Yuqin said, “Chen’er, let me introduce someone to you.”
