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

Chapter 20 I want to have a private talk with you.

Lu Chen felt somewhat helpless when it came to the choice between having children and improving his cultivation.

His cultivation method involved developing relationships with his wives and concubines, but the system told him that he could only receive more generous rewards if he had offspring.

But if all his wives and concubines are pregnant, who will he cultivate his feelings for?

Women who score 90 points are not like cabbages; they're not something you can just find whenever you want.

Without someone to cultivate feelings, how can his cultivation level improve?

Thinking of this, Lu Chen became even more determined to win over Wang Qingci.

The higher the martial artist's cultivation level, the less likely they are to conceive. We'll use her for cultivation from now on.

Lu Chen then said to Mu Zixuan, "My dear concubine, you must inform me and Aunt Chu before you invite Miss Wang here."

Wang Qingci is a ninth-rank martial artist, so we still need to be wary of him.

Mu Zixuan said, "I understand."

At this moment, Lu Chen glanced at Zhou Youyou, who was still resting on the bench in the pavilion, and said with a smile, "Youyou, you should rest well. I'll come to find you again tonight."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Youyou was completely stunned.

Are you coming again tonight?

Waaaaah, please save the child!

……

a few days later.

Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

Wang Qingci lay half-reclined on the chaise longue, her cloud-like robes loose and disheveled.

At this moment, she murmured, "Such a handsome man, it's such a pity to kill him like this."

Ever since returning from the Prince's mansion, Wang Qingci couldn't help but think of Lu Chen.

She didn't realize that she was influenced by the Dragon and Phoenix Tea, after all, Lu Chen was indeed handsome.

Looking at the note in her hand, Wang Qingci felt a little regretful.

Soon, the deputy master of Blood Moon Tower will arrive in Beijun. At that time, regardless of whether the Grandmaster of the Northern King's Mansion is still there, Misty Rain Pavilion must take action to assassinate the Northern King.

The thought of that handsome figure filled Wang Qingci with a sense of reluctance.

At this moment, Wang Qingci's lips curled up slightly, and then she said to herself, "Young Prince, don't blame your sister for being ruthless. Blame it on being born into the royal family."

Just then, a maid entered the room and said from behind the curtain, "Master, the Northern Prince's Mansion has sent someone to invite you over, saying they have important matters to discuss."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingci asked, "Is it the Northern King who is looking for me?"

The maid replied, "It seems it wasn't the Prince of the North who was looking for you, but the Princess Consort."

Wang Qingci wondered why Mu Zixuan wanted to see him. Could it be about the soap?

However, whether it's Mu Zixuan or the Northern King looking for her, she will definitely go.

Since she had a legitimate reason to enter the Northern Prince's residence, why didn't she go?

She could take this opportunity to find out if the mysterious grandmaster was still at the Northern King's mansion, and perhaps seduce the Northern King himself.

Thinking of the handsome face of the Northern King, Wang Qingci felt a restlessness in her body.

Wang Qingci then got up from the chaise longue, straightened her loose-fitting cloud-patterned dress, and said, "I'll go now."

As they approached, Wang Qingci headed towards the Northern King's residence.

When the servants of the Northern Prince's Mansion led Wang Qingci into the backyard, Chu Yuqin was on patrol and happened to see Wang Qingci.

She frowned immediately, then said, "Wait a minute!"

Upon hearing Chu Yuqin's voice, Wang Qingci's heart tightened.

Chu Yuqin is a ninth-rank martial artist, so it's easy to tell that I am also a martial artist. If I reveal my identity as a martial artist, it might arouse Chu Yuqin's suspicion.

To avoid being exposed, Wang Qingci immediately stopped.

Chu Yuqin then approached Wang Qingci and asked, "Who are you? I've never seen you before?"

Wang Qingci immediately bowed and replied, "Madam Chu, this servant is the most beautiful courtesan of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. I have come to the Prince's residence at the invitation of the Princess."

Chu Yuqin took a closer look at Wang Qingci and couldn't help but think that this woman was quite alluring. Could it be that Zixuan intended for this woman to serve Chen'er?

Chu Yuqin was naturally aware of what had happened in the inner courtyard recently. Zhou Youyou had difficulty walking these past few days, and if Lu Chen didn't take a concubine soon, Zhou Youyou probably wouldn't be able to bear it.

but……

Chu Yuqin looked at Wang Qingci with some suspicion. She had a feeling that this woman was not simple. She seemed to have sensed that the woman had internal energy.

But now it seems that this woman is no different from an ordinary person.

After thinking for a moment, Chu Yuqin finally said, "Alright, you can go in now."

Immediately afterwards, the servants of the Prince's Mansion continued to escort Wang Qingci to the North Courtyard.

Upon entering the North Courtyard, Wang Qingci's gaze fell upon Lu Chen inside the pavilion.

For some reason, she couldn't help but want to stare at Lu Chen.

As Wang Qingci entered the pavilion, she immediately half-squatted and bowed, saying, "This humble woman greets Your Highness and Your Highness's Consort."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Then Wang Qingci looked at Lu Chen and asked, "I wonder what business Your Highness has summoned me to the palace?"

Lu Chen replied, "It's not me who's looking for you, it's my beloved concubine."

"You two can talk things over. I'll just sit here and won't disturb you."

Mu Zixuan immediately took out some small porcelain bottles from the wooden box on the stone table. "Miss Wang, come here for a moment."

Seeing the small porcelain bottle on the stone table, Wang Qingci curiously approached the table.

At this moment, Mu Zixuan opened a porcelain bottle, and a floral fragrance instantly wafted into Wang Qingci's delicate nose.

Mu Zixuan then said, "Miss Wang, this is perfume made by our royal residence. The fragrance lasts for a very long time. We plan to let the girls of Baihualou try it for a while and casually help promote our royal residence."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingci finally realized that he had something important to discuss with her. She had thought that the Northern King wanted to talk about love.

Wang Qingci then took the porcelain bottle from Mu Zixuan's hand, brought it close to her nose and smelled it. The floral fragrance was very strong, but not pungent; it was a very natural scent.

Wang Qingci then asked, "Your Highness, may I ask how long the fragrance of this perfume lasts?"

Mu Zixuan replied, "The scent of one drop of perfume can last for about three hours."

"Moreover, this perfume is different from a sachet. You can take it out anytime and put a drop on yourself to keep your body smelling good all day long, and one bottle can last for a long time."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingci's eyes lit up. Although she had come for the Northern King, the perfume was even more attractive to her.

I never expected the Northern Prince's Mansion to have such a good thing.

Wang Qingci then looked at the other porcelain bottles in the wooden box. "Your Highness, may I smell the fragrance of the other porcelain bottles?"

"Of course, the perfumes in this wooden box are ones I plan to give to your Baihualou for trial use."

Wang Qingci immediately said, "Thank you for the reward, Your Highness."

After speaking, Wang Qingci opened the other porcelain bottles and smelled them. Each one had a different fragrance, but they were all quite natural and made you want to keep smelling them.

At this moment, Lu Chen used the system to identify Wang Qingci's personal information.

Name: Wang Qingci

[Identity: Ninth-rank martial artist, adopted daughter of the Wang family of Jiangnan, Holy Maiden of the Misty Rain Pavilion, and temporary head of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. She rushed over immediately after hearing that the Northern King's Mansion was looking for her. Recently, the image of the Northern King has been constantly on her mind. The thought that the deputy head of the Blood Moon Pavilion would soon come to assassinate the Northern King fills her with regret.]

Rating: 95

[Affection level: 60 (still affected by the Dragon and Phoenix Tea)]

Lu Chen was stunned. He didn't expect that Blood Moon Tower would dare to cause him trouble.

However, now is not the time to consider this. Seeing that Wang Qingci has a favorability rating of 60, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. It's time to reap the rewards.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen said to Wang Qingci, who was trying on perfume, "Miss Wang, I've heard that your Hundred Flowers Pavilion is the most bustling place in the entire Northern Prefecture."

Wang Qingci then said, "Your Highness, Baihua Tower may not be the most bustling place in the entire Beijun, but it is certainly the most bustling place in Yancheng."

Lu Chen continued, "Your Hundred Flowers Pavilion is so lively, you must know many things that others don't. I'd like to have a private chat with you later to inquire about what's happening in the Northern Prefecture. Would you be willing?"

(End of this chapter)