Having many children brings many blessings; the struggle for power begins with marriage.

Chapter 172 Auntie will help you take care of yourself

Chu Yuqin's hair was styled in a high bun, and her voluptuous and graceful figure was wrapped in a light blue dress, making her appear dignified and elegant, mature, and full of the charm of a wife and mother.

Although she is still a virgin and has never consummated her marriage with anyone, she is already this old, and after taking care of Lu Chen for many years, her demeanor is almost that of an ordinary beautiful woman.

Chu Yuqin was a half-step Grandmaster, and her ability to resist the cold was much stronger than that of ordinary people. Therefore, unlike Mu Zixuan and the others, she was not wearing thick cotton clothes. As a result, her graceful figure was fully highlighted.

Upon seeing the mature and elegant Chu Yuqin by the study door, Lu Chen immediately had wicked thoughts.

During his time traveling north, even when Bai Qingqing was by his side, he did nothing to her, so he endured it all.

How could someone who eats meat every day suddenly be forced to eat vegetarian food for more than two months in a row?

When he was outside, all his women were there, so his inner thoughts hadn't been stirred up yet, but now only he and Chu Yuqin were around the study.

When there are fewer people around, a person's desires will be magnified instantly.

Upon seeing Chu Yuqin's stunning beauty and graceful figure, Lu Chen was instantly captivated.

After lingering in Lu Chen's study for a while, Chu Yuqin was about to leave when she turned around and saw Lu Chen.

Lu Chen smiled and asked, "Aunt Chu, did you know I was coming to the study, so you came here specifically to wait for me?"

When Chu Yuqin saw that Lu Chen had actually come to the study, she was stunned for a moment and felt a little guilty, but she quickly calmed down.

She looked into Lu Chen's eyes and said quietly, "What are you thinking? I'm just patrolling the study. After all, there are many important things in your study that need to be watched over."

Lu Chen slowly walked towards Chu Yuqin. As Lu Chen got closer and closer, Chu Yuqin suddenly became flustered, and the internal energy in her body became chaotic.

Chu Yuqin didn't understand why she felt this way, so she quickly regulated her breathing, trying to calm her body's abnormal reaction.

She quickly changed the subject, saying, "Chen'er, you just got back, why aren't you with Mu Zixuan and the others?"

"You've come all this way, you must be tired from the journey. You should get some rest today."

Lu Chen gazed into Chu Yuqin's beautiful eyes and said, "Aunt Chu, I came here specifically to see you."

"During the two months I spent in Tianguang City, I practiced martial arts. Perhaps because I was too impatient, my dantian developed a problem. Although I have broken through to the Grandmaster realm, I still cannot clear the qi in my dantian. I can only come to you for help."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin's face immediately flushed.

She had come to the study door almost unconsciously, actually thinking that Lu Chen hadn't seen her for over two months and wondered if he had encountered any problems with his martial arts training.

Because she had helped him recuperate in the study the previous times, she subconsciously came to the study door, which is why she felt guilty when she saw Lu Chen.

Upon hearing that Lu Chen needed her, Chu Yuqin's initial confusion and loneliness vanished instantly. As long as Lu Chen still needed her, she would not leave the Northern Prince's Mansion.

Chu Yuqin then blushed and said, "Then let's go into the study first, and Auntie will help you get better."

Chu Yuqin then turned around and opened the study door, then went directly into the study.

Chu Yuqin had just entered the study when Lu Chen followed her in, immediately closing the door behind him.

Hearing the door close, Chu Yuqin was stunned for a moment. She turned around and was about to say something when Lu Chen suddenly leaned closer.

Chu Yuqin subconsciously took two steps back. "Chen'er, you can't do anything reckless this time. If you do, Auntie won't treat your body anymore."

Seeing the beautiful woman in front of him looking shy, Lu Chen felt as if a switch had been flipped in his heart, and he instantly became extremely eager.

Without saying a word, Lu Chen grabbed Chu Yuqin's hand and pulled her into his arms, saying, "Aunt Chu, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Please help me regulate my body; I feel my dantian getting more and more blocked."

Suddenly pulled into Lu Chen's arms, Chu Yuqin's delicate body trembled slightly. She felt a man's breath enter her nostrils, making her body extremely hot.

Chu Yuqin wanted to break free from Lu Chen's embrace, but when she thought about the problems with Lu Chen's cultivation and how she needed to help him recover, she didn't move and let Lu Chen hold her delicate body.

Perhaps because he hadn't been in close contact with a woman for more than two months, Lu Chen became even more restless when he suddenly embraced the beautiful Chu Yuqin.

The delicate fragrance emanating from Chu Yuqin's body kept wafting into Lu Chen's nostrils, and her body was incredibly soft, like cotton.

In addition, because it was winter, her body felt even hotter, and Lu Chen felt as if he were hugging a fluffy quilt.

Simply holding her made Lu Chen feel incredibly comfortable. Suddenly, Lu Chen's hand landed on Chu Yuqin's rounded buttocks. Sensing Lu Chen's inappropriate actions, Chu Yuqin panicked and said, "Chen'er, don't forget what Auntie just said!"

Lu Chen whispered in Chu Yuqin's ear, "Don't worry, I definitely won't do anything reckless."

Lu Chen's voice was deep and magnetic, and when it rang in Chu Yuqin's ear, Chu Yuqin felt as if his voice had entered her brain directly. Chu Yuqin immediately felt a tingling sensation spread from her brain throughout her body.

Despite the strange sensations in her body, Chu Yuqin did not forget to help Lu Chen recover. At this moment, she tried to channel her internal energy into Lu Chen's body to check the condition of his dantian.

However, she soon discovered that in addition to feeling completely weak, even the internal energy within her body had vanished, just like when she was with Lu Chen before.

Chu Yuqin sighed inwardly. Just as before, whenever this little rascal hugged her, her internal energy would disappear. It seemed that it was most likely related to the immortal techniques he cultivated.

Unless they make further contact and Lu Chen transfers some of his power to him, only then can he use his internal energy to examine Lu Chen's dantian.

However, the thought of Lu Chen making advances on her in the study and kissing her red lips made Chu Yuqin's mind go blank.

Just as Chu Yuqin was about to ask Lu Chen to let go of her so she could check his dantian, Lu Chen sighed and said, "Aunt Chu, it seems that this method of conditioning the body is no longer effective. If I just hold him, I can't feel anything at all. The qi in my dantian is still blocked tightly and shows no signs of dissipating."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuqin was momentarily stunned, then quickly asked, "What should we do?"

Lu Chen said, "Aunt Chu, do you remember what we did in the study last time? It seems that only by getting closer to each other and allowing the internal energy in our bodies to circulate can we clear the gas in my dantian."

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, the scene of Lu Chen forcibly kissing her flashed through Chu Yuqin's mind. She immediately said, "No! We can't keep making this mistake!"

Upon hearing Chu Yuqin's words, Lu Chen released Chu Yuqin's delicate body without hesitation.

Chu Yuqin was stunned.

Lu Chen said with a worried expression, "Since you're unwilling, Aunt Chu, then forget it. I'll figure out how to deal with the qi in my dantian myself. Who told me to overestimate myself and cultivate the immortal's technique? I should bear the consequences myself. This really has nothing to do with you, Aunt Chu. I can't ruin your reputation."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin's tender heart was instantly touched.

But the thought of doing something so intimate with Lu Chen filled Chu Yuqin with immense resistance.

She's Lu Chen's aunt!

Although they are not related by blood.

But she was, after all, a sworn sister of Lu Chen's mother.

How could the two of them do such intimate things?

If this gets out, it will definitely damage Lu Chen's reputation.

Lu Chen is destined to contend for the throne; we cannot let her tarnish our reputation.

Originally, the Wang family and some people with ulterior motives planned to use her to cause trouble for Lu Chen. If she did something intimate with Lu Chen, Lu Chen would definitely be regarded as a beast in human clothing by the people.

Chu Yuqin then said, "Chen'er, it's not that Auntie doesn't want to help you, it's just..."

Chu Yuqin hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Lu Chen said, "Aunt Chu, please stop talking. I understand. Although you and the man you married didn't have a marital relationship, you're still married to him. People's opinions are a powerful thing. You're afraid that I'll ruin your reputation, so I..."

Before Lu Chen could finish speaking, Chu Yuqin interrupted him, "Chen'er, that's not how it is. Auntie didn't mean it that way."

"What I'm afraid of is that someone will use me to ruin your reputation. After all, you're a widow. If the people find out what happened between you and me, what will they think of you?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen turned to look into Chu Yuqin's eyes. Chu Yuqin looked flustered, clearly afraid that he would misunderstand her as a selfish person.

Lu Chen then said with a smile, "Aunt Chu, let's not say anything that hurts our feelings. You go and do your thing. I'll bear this alone. This is the consequence I have to bear."

"I……"

Seeing Lu Chen's bitter smile, Chu Yuqin felt as if her heart was being torn apart.

Chu Yuqin thought to herself that the reason she stayed by Lu Chen's side was to play a role in his life. Now, she was the only one who could help Lu Chen improve his health, but she was unwilling to do so.

If she's unwilling, then who will take care of Lu Chen's health? If Lu Chen really has problems because of his cultivation, she won't be able to face her good sister Chu Yue when she dies.

Besides, it was just a kiss, not marital relations. Even if someone kisses you, it shouldn't be considered a loss of your virginity, since they already kissed once before.

Thinking of this, Chu Yuqin finally made up her mind. She then said, "Chen'er, don't say such discouraging things. Your aunt promised your mother that she would protect you and keep you safe for the rest of her life."

"Since it requires doing that kind of thing to help you regulate your dantian, then Auntie will definitely agree. However, Auntie is afraid that you might lose control and suddenly think..."

Chu Yuqin didn't continue speaking; her face grew hotter and hotter, and she became increasingly blushing.

Seeing that Chu Yuqin was willing, Lu Chen immediately said, "Aunt Chu, don't worry. Although I am fond of beautiful women, I still have a certain degree of self-control and will definitely not do anything reckless."

"If I dare to do anything reckless, just slap me twice to bring me to my senses."

Chu Yuqin sighed softly, then said, "Alright, then you can do it."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen pulled Chu Yuqin into his arms again without hesitation.

Chu Yuqin's heart began to pound wildly. Last time in the study, Lu Chen had forcibly kissed her, but this time it was her own choice.

Although it was voluntary, Chu Yuqin was still a little uneasy, afraid that Lu Chen would not be able to control himself, after all, Lu Chen was a man and she was a woman.

A man and a woman alone in a room, doing such intimate things—what if sparks fly and something actually happens?

After pulling Chu Yuqin into his arms, Lu Chen kissed her directly. Chu Yuqin could only make muffled sounds. Soon, she was breathless from the kiss and completely collapsed in Lu Chen's arms. If Lu Chen hadn't been supporting her, she probably would have sat down on the ground.

Gradually, Chu Yuqin felt her body getting hotter and hotter, and her consciousness becoming more and more confused. She tried to calm her agitated emotions, but found that no matter how hard she tried, she could not control herself.

Lu Chen had always wanted to win over Chu Yuqin, but because Chu Yuqin had been married before, she valued worldly morality very much and had been avoiding him.

Especially after Chu Qingli came to Beijun, Chu Yuqin was afraid that Chu Qingli would see through her, so she tried her best to avoid him.

The more Chu Yuqin avoided him, the more thoughts he had about her became.

Long-accumulated emotions erupted at this moment, and the temperature in the study, which had already been converted into a greenhouse, rose even higher. The dry wood was burning fiercely, and it looked like it was about to burn even more intensely.

Just then, Chu Yuqin suddenly regained her senses, and she realized with a start that Lu Chen actually wanted to...

Chu Yuqin quickly twisted her waist, trying to get rid of Lu Chen and try to make him sober up as well.

Just then, they accidentally bumped into the bookshelf, and the books on it fell to the ground with a clatter.

Hearing the commotion in the study, Lin Wanyun, who was patrolling outside, immediately came to the outside of the study.

The study is where the Northern King handles state affairs. Although it is not part of the inner courtyard, it is still a place that not just anyone can enter, and it is guarded by the guards of the inner courtyard.

Hearing noises coming from the study, Lin Wanyun thought someone had sneaked in and was trying to steal something.

However, Lin Wanyun stopped in her tracks as soon as she reached the study door.

She was from Xuan Yue Palace. Although she was now the commander of the inner courtyard guards of the Prince's mansion, it did not mean that the Prince of the North trusted her completely. If he were to rashly enter the study like this...

If the Northern King saw her later, he might misunderstand that she had some purpose in coming to the study, so it was inconvenient for her to go in.

Lin Wanyun then addressed the study, "Who's in there!"

Hearing the sounds coming from outside the study, Lu Chen, who was controlled by desire, finally came to his senses a little more. Looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, Lu Chen felt somewhat helpless.

Chu Yuqin's eyes were filled with affection, her face flushed, and her body weak. If things continued, he might really make Chu Yuqin his woman.

Unfortunately, this opportunity was missed again. Chu Yuqin had already regained her senses, and it was not appropriate to continue.

Moreover, this is a study, which is too small and has a lot of stuff, so he can't really move around much.

This is not a suitable place either.

Lu Chen then coughed and said, "Aunt Lin, it's me."

Hearing Lu Chen's voice coming from the study, Lin Wanyun was stunned for a moment. At the same time, she felt a little lucky that she hadn't barged in, otherwise it would have been difficult to explain later.

Lin Wanyun then said, "So it was Chen'er inside. I thought a thief had entered the study. Since everything is alright, I won't disturb you."

Although Lin Wanyun still finds it a little awkward to call Lu Chen "Chen'er," Lu Chen has already told her about the proper way to address him, so that's the only way she can call him for now.

If she were to call Lu Chenbei Wang, Lu Chen would probably say that she was deliberately keeping her distance from him.

Calling her by Lu Chen's childhood name is also good for her, because it can bring her closer to Lu Chen, making it easier for their Xuan Yue Palace to cooperate with him.

After Lin Wanyun left the study door.

Lu Chen's gaze returned to Chu Yuqin in his arms. The two looked at each other and remained silent for a long time.

After sensing that Lin Wanyun had walked away, Chu Yuqin finally spoke, "Chen'er, you should be feeling much better now, right? Can you let go of your aunt now?"

Chu Yuqin sensed that Lu Chen was about to lose control, and if they didn't quickly distance themselves from him, they were afraid they would make a mistake later.

Lu Chen said, "The stagnant Qi in my dantian has subsided somewhat, but I still have some discomfort in some areas."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin rolled her eyes at him resentfully, then said, "Don't think I don't know what you're talking about. Go find Zixuan and the others, and let me go right now."

(End of this chapter)