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

Upon hearing the maid's words, Pei Shuhua was taken aback at first, but then she was overjoyed.

Since Lu Chen didn't just barge in, it proves that there's still room for negotiation between them.

Let's see what Lu Chen wants from her first.

Thinking of this, Pei Shuhua immediately said, "Please invite Young Master Lu in."

As soon as she finished speaking, she got up from the soft couch and went to the tea table in the main hall.

A moment later, Lu Chen appeared at the entrance of the main hall.

The setting sun shone on Lu Chen's handsome face, turning his skin a bronze color.

At this moment, Lu Chen appeared exceptionally rugged and exuded masculine charm.

As soon as Lu Chen entered Pei Shuhua's palace, he smelled the fragrance of a mature woman, and his mind immediately became active.

He came to the palace today specifically for Pei Shuhua.

After Lu Chen entered the main hall, Pei Shuhua smiled and spoke first, "I wonder what brings Young Master Lu to see me so late?"

Lu Chen replied, "Of course, I have important matters to discuss with Your Majesty."

At this point, Lu Chen sat down at the round table.

At this moment, Pei Shuhua poured Lu Chen a cup of tea and then continued to ask, "Young Master Lu, may I ask you more clearly?"

Lu Chen glanced at Pei Shuhua, then smiled and said, "I didn't expect that the Empress Dowager would still be so charming at her age."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Pei Shuhua paused for a moment.

What does it mean to boast about one's charm?

Could it be that this guy has taken a liking to me?

Although her age is nothing in Zhongzhou, she is much older than Lu Chen. Could this guy be planning to attack her?

Pei Shuhua immediately became alert.

At this moment, Lu Chen picked up the teacup on the tea table, took a small sip, and then continued, "I'm very curious, why didn't the Empress Dowager flee the capital? Isn't she afraid I'll avenge Tianxuan Palace?"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's question, Pei Shuhua feigned ignorance and said, "Why would I want to run away?"

Seeing Pei Shuhua pretending to know nothing, Lu Chen smiled and said, "Does the Empress Dowager think I don't know you're from the Qionghua Holy Land?"

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Pei Shuhua's heart skipped a beat.

The reason she stayed in the capital was because she was betting that Lu Chen didn't know her true identity.

This is troublesome. Could it be that Lu Chen really intends to avenge Tianxuan Palace?

Pei Shuhua calmed herself down and then said, "Although I have connections with the Qionghua Holy Land, I am not a disciple of the Qionghua Holy Land."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen put down his teacup, then stood up and walked towards Pei Shuhua.

Seeing Lu Chen suddenly approach her, Pei Shuhua subconsciously took two steps back.

However, Lu Chen kept closing in, and Pei Shuhua continued to retreat.

For some reason, seeing Lu Chen's burning gaze, Pei Shuhua always felt that the spiritual energy within her was about to go berserk.

As soon as Lu Chen got close to her, her body felt an indescribable sensation, as if her body was yearning for something.

Pei Shuhua asked somewhat flusteredly, "What do you want to do?"

Lu Chen stared intently at Pei Shuhua, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Soon, he cornered Pei Shuhua at the bedside, leaving her with nowhere to retreat.

Pei Shuhua continued, "Young Master Lu, I am indeed not a disciple of the Qionghua Holy Land."

"I was also forced by the Qionghua Holy Land. If you want revenge, go find the Qionghua Holy Land."

However, Lu Chen did not stop approaching. He took a step forward with his right leg and placed it between her legs.

As Lu Chen's handsome face drew closer and closer to her cheek, Pei Shuhua's heart grew increasingly restless.

Could this young man actually be interested in me?

You know, at her age, she could be his mother, or even his grandmother.

Of course, their age difference wouldn't be a big deal in Zhongzhou, but this is the frontier.

At this moment, Lu Chen leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Your status in the Qionghua Holy Land is not low. Do you think I know nothing?"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Pei Shuhua froze.

She was very puzzled. How did Lu Chen know her identity?

Tianxuan Palace doesn't know her true identity either. Even if Lu Chen cooperates with Tianxuan Palace, he shouldn't know her true identity. Could it be that Lu Chen is bluffing her?

Having considered this possibility, Pei Shuhua continued to deny it, saying, "Young Master Lu, I grew up in the Pei family since I was a child, and these things can be verified."

Lu Chen lowered his voice and said in her ear, "Oh? Is that so? As far as I know, those forces in your Central Continent have the ability to reincarnate people. Even if you were born into the Pei family, it doesn't mean you're not a disciple of the Qionghua Holy Land."

"The soul of a disciple of the Qionghua Holy Land is contained in your body."

Pei Shuhua was completely stunned; she had indeed been reborn in the borderlands in soul form.

Because her aptitude was originally poor, she thought that after being reborn in the borderlands, she could see if she could improve her aptitude.

In addition, she had heard her master say that the powerful being left the ancient inheritance in the borderlands mainly to find a successor there.

If her bloodline is from the borderlands, then she will have a greater chance of obtaining ancient inheritances.

Pei Shuhua couldn't help but wonder if Lu Chen had captured Chen Min and the others, which was why he knew about such a secret.

Just as Pei Shuhua was wondering how to defend herself, she suddenly felt a tremendous force strike her, pushing her soft body down onto the couch.

Then, Lu Chen leaned closer, looking down at her.

Seeing Lu Chen's face so close to hers, Pei Shuhua felt even more flustered.

Although she was a reincarnated person and didn't value her purity that much, the thought of being defiled by people from the borderlands still made her feel somewhat resistant. If this were to spread back to the Qionghua Holy Land, wouldn't she lose all face?

Will I still be able to stay in Qionghua Holy Land in the future?

Pei Shuhua quickly raised her delicate hand, trying to push Lu Chen's chest away.

However, Lu Chen grabbed her wrists and pressed her hands down on either side of her head.

"Young Master Lu, what are you doing? I am the Empress Dowager, you cannot treat me like this."

Seeing the hint of panic on the beautiful woman's face, Lu Chen's playful side was aroused.

He continued, "Has Her Majesty the Empress Dowager forgotten what she did to the Prince of Zhennan's residence?"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's question, Pei Shuhua fell silent and did not answer.

In order to eliminate Lu Chen, the only bloodline of the Prince of Zhennan, she did many things in secret. It was her idea to transfer Lu Chen to the Zhengui Division, so that she could use the Zhengui Division to kill Lu Chen without anyone knowing.

To everyone's surprise, a Heavenly Realm expert actually appeared in the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.

Seeing that Pei Shuhua remained silent, Lu Chen continued, "I wonder if Her Majesty the Empress Dowager wishes to live, or to be freed from this predicament sooner?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Shuhua finally spoke, "What do you want?"

Lu Chen pressed Pei Shuhua's hands above her head, holding them down with one hand, then pinched her chin with the other, looking directly into her eyes and saying, "Now it's not about what I want to do, but whether you want to live or not."

Pei Shuhua said, "If I want to live, what do you want me to do?" (End of this chapter)