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

Chapter 228 You don't want Miss Chen to become my slave, do you?

After Lu Chen finished speaking, Lin Wanyun said from the side, "You've been working tirelessly for the Northern Kingdom, and you still have to take care of your wives and concubines at night. You really should replenish your energy."

Hearing this, Lu Chen smiled slightly, then put his hand down, scooped up a spoonful of soup, and said, "Aunt Lin is right. With so many women in my life, I really should eat more to nourish myself."

At this point, Lu Chen raised his hand again and brought the soup spoon full of soup to his lips. Lin Wanyun stared intently at Lu Chen's movements, eager to see him drink the soup.

The next moment, Lu Chen blew on the soup spoon, then tilted the spoon and drank the soup.

Seeing Lu Chen swallow, Lin Wanyun became nervous again. Lu Chen hadn't noticed before because he hadn't touched the soup yet. She wondered if Lu Chen would still be able to notice after the powder of the Butterfly of Love entered his body.

Lin Wanyun then tentatively asked, "Chen'er, how's the soup?"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "It's alright, not much different from the soup Zi Xuan used to make. I've been drinking it every day lately to nourish myself, and I've gotten used to it."

At this point, Lu Chen took out a small bowl from the lunchbox, scooped some soup into it, and picked up the bowl to continue drinking.

Seeing that Lu Chen had drunk so much soup, Lin Wanyun also showed a subtle smile.

The first attempt to drug Lu Chen was successful.

After that, she would find another opportunity to drug Lu Chen a couple more times, and then Chen Wanrong would take the powder of the female love butterfly. At that time, it should be very easy to plant the love potion in Lu Chen.

Just as Lin Wanyun was thinking this, Lu Chen started eating his late-night snack, seemingly unaware that there was something in it.

Seeing this, Lin Wanyun was completely relieved.

After a while, Lu Chen suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Aunt Lin, what has Miss Chen been doing lately?"

Lin Wanyun replied, "She still practices cultivation in the pavilion every day, just like before."

"Chen'er, it's been a long time since you've heard her play the piano. Have you gotten tired of it?"

"The Palace Master mentioned this to me a few days ago. She seemed a little disappointed that you didn't go to see her. I think she must have developed feelings for you."

At this point, Lin Wanyun's beautiful eyes were fixed on Lu Chen's handsome face, wanting to see how he would react.

Hearing Lin Wanyun's words, Lu Chen sighed and said, "Alas, I actually want to listen to her play the piano, but I've been too busy lately, and I hardly have any free time every day."

"Fortunately, Dean Zhuge has brought the students of Huanyu Academy to the North. After some time, I will hand over some government affairs to Zhuge Chongguang and then I will have time to listen to Miss Chen play the zither again."

Lin Wanyun said, "So it's because you've been too busy. I thought you had lost interest in the Palace Master, which is why you haven't listened to her play the zither for several months."

Lu Chen laughed and said, "How could I not be interested? Miss Chen is as beautiful as an angel. If I weren't interested in her, would I still be a man?"

After speaking, Lu Chen continued eating, while Lin Wanyun remained silent, simply standing quietly to the side.

After a while, Lu Chen finished eating all the late-night snacks that Mu Zixuan had prepared. He then pulled a soft tissue from the table and wiped his mouth.

Lin Wanyun then said, "Chen'er, I'll take these things away."

Lu Chen said calmly, "Okay."

Lin Wanyun then bent down and began to tidy up the lunchboxes on the table.

As Lin Wanyun bent over, her exquisite curves became even more perfectly highlighted, causing Lu Chen's heart to stir with excitement.

Lu Chen then said, "Sigh, it's really best not to eat such nourishing food so late at night. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight."

Lin Wanyun thought Lu Chen was just saying it casually and didn't take his words to heart. She was hunched over the table, packing her things, and said absentmindedly, "Zixuan is doing this for your own good."

Just as Lin Wanyun finished clearing the lunchboxes off the table and was about to leave the study, Lu Chen suddenly spoke up, "By the way, Aunt Lin, there's something I'd like to ask you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyun had no idea what Lu Chen was going to do next; she thought Lu Chen was going to ask her something serious.

At this moment, Lu Chen stood up and asked, "Aunt Lin, General Lin came to see me last time and told me some things."

"General Lin?" Lin Wanyun was taken aback.

She quickly realized, "You mean my sworn brother, Lin Xiuming?"

Lu Chen nodded and said, "Yes, it's him."

Lin Wanyun frowned slightly. She felt that this was probably not a good thing, after all, Lin Xiuming had told her about the Lin family's plans last time.

The Lin family plans to marry her off to Lu Chen as part of a political alliance.

Of course, she was definitely unwilling, after all, she was already thirty-two years old this year, and women of that age already had children as old as Lu Chen.

They are almost a generation apart, how could she marry Lu Chen?

Lin Wanyun asked curiously, "What did Xiuming say to you?"

Lu Chen rose from his seat and slowly walked to the center of the study. He then said to the maid at the door, "Xiao Huan, go and guard the courtyard gate. Without my order, do not approach the study."

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, Xiao Huan's voice came from outside the study.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Then the maid at the door left the study.

This……

Seeing that Lu Chen had sent all the maids away from the door, Lin Wanyun became even more curious about what Lu Chen was going to say next.

Just then, Lu Chen said with a smile, "Aunt Lin, General Lin told me that you are not yet married, and the Lin family intends to marry you to me. What do you think?"

Lin Wanyun was startled; it was indeed about this matter.

Lin Xiuming is shameless. He already said he wouldn't marry Lu Chen, but he still came to Lu Chen in person to talk about it.

Lin Wanyun quickly said, "Chen'er, your mother and I are sworn sisters, and I'm already so old, how can I marry you? If this gets out, it will have a great impact on your reputation."

Lu Chen said calmly, "I don't think it will have a big impact. Besides, age isn't a big problem. Nan Yan is also in her thirties this year. She also married me. And you've been the guard commander in the Prince's mansion for so long, so you should know that since Nan Yan married me, I often go to her room to have sex with her."

"So age isn't a big issue for me; it mainly depends on what you think, Aunt Lin."

Lin Wanyun paused for a moment, then said, "Chen'er, I still think we're not a good match."

Lin Wanyun understood that her age was not a big deal in front of Lu Chen. Although she might have some reservations, Lu Chen certainly wouldn't care.

Moreover, she had been staying at the Northern Prince's residence for over a year and had long since noticed that Lu Chen seemed to have a particular fondness for mature women, especially women like Yelü Nanyan. Whenever Lu Chen entered Yelü Nanyan's room, he would almost never sleep all night.

The thought that Lu Chen might have taken a liking to her suddenly made Lin Wanyun's face flush.

Seeing that Lin Wanyun's face was slightly flushed, Lu Chen slowly walked towards her. As the young man in front of her got closer and closer, Lin Wanyun subconsciously took two steps back.

Lin Wanyun said again, "Chen'er, you don't need to listen to Xiuming. Xiuming is just being ignorant and talking nonsense."

"Besides, aren't you pursuing our Palace Master? If our Palace Master knew that you had those kinds of thoughts about me, she might develop a dislike for you."

For Lu Chen, age was not an issue, so Lin Wanyun had no choice but to bring up Chen Wanrong.

She is still in the Northern Prince's Mansion, so she cannot directly refuse Lu Chen. She can only use various methods to make Lu Chen back down.

If she directly rejected Lu Chen and didn't give him face, she definitely wouldn't be able to stay in the Northern Prince's Mansion in the future. If she wasn't in the Northern Prince's Mansion, relying solely on Chen Wanrong would easily lead to the failure of their plan.

Seeing that Lin Wanyun seemed somewhat afraid of him, Lu Chen stopped and said calmly, "Aunt Lin, Miss Chen knew from the beginning that I'm a bit of a womanizer. If she were truly interested in me, she probably wouldn't mind if I took another wife, right?"

Lin Wanyun quickly said, "Chen'er, although I always call Rongrong Palace Master, I actually raised her since she was a child. Don't be fooled by her calling me aunt; we are like mother and daughter. If you want to be with her, you can't marry me. If she finds out about this, she definitely won't be able to accept it."

Lu Chen said, "Oh? Aunt Lin, you and Miss Chen have this kind of relationship?"

Lin Wanyun said, "The year I left the Lin family, I met Rongrong on my way to Xuan Yue Palace. I took pity on her and adopted her. Later, the Venerable of Xuan Yue Palace discovered that she had extremely high talent in martial arts and then passed the position of Palace Master to her."

"Although we are not mother and daughter, there is no difference between us. If you marry me and then want to be with her, wouldn't our relationship be in complete chaos?"

Hearing Lin Wanyun's words, Lu Chen fell into deep thought. Seeing Lu Chen's silence, Lin Wanyun thought to herself that with Chen Wanrong's connection, Lu Chen probably wouldn't have any feelings for her.

Chen Wanrong is much prettier; Lu Chen should know how to choose between them.

Just as Lin Wanyun was thinking this, Lu Chen suddenly spoke up, "Aunt Lin, since you and Miss Chen are like mother and daughter, does that mean she holds a very important place in your heart?"

Upon hearing this question, Lin Wanyun was taken aback. She didn't understand why Lu Chen would suddenly ask this question.

Lin Wanyun said, "Of course. I have no other wish in this life but to always protect her and help her realize what she wants in her heart."

Lu Chen's lips curled up slightly, his smile looking extremely wicked, as if he were a major villain in a movie or TV series.

Lu Chen then said, "Aunt Lin, since Miss Chen is so important to you, you probably don't want to see her become my plaything, my slave for life."

This……

Lin Wanyun was immediately stunned. What did Lu Chen mean by that?

After regaining her senses, Lin Wanyun asked, "Chen...Chen'er, what do you mean by that?"

Lu Chen chuckled, then looked at the lunchbox on the table and continued, "Aunt Lin, do you think I don't know you put the Lovebird Butterfly powder in the lunchbox?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyun's mind went blank. She hadn't expected that Lu Chen had already discovered her little trick.

How is that possible?

She only put in a tiny bit, didn't she?

How could such a tiny thing be discovered?

Lin Wanyun looked flustered and stubbornly said, "What...what is a lovebird butterfly? Chen'er, what are you talking about? I...don't understand?"

Lu Chen continued walking towards Lin Wanyun, who nervously retreated until she was backed against the wall, unable to retreat any further.

Lu Chen stared at Lin Wanyun's flustered face and said, "Aunt Lin, are you thinking that the Lovebird Butterfly is colorless and odorless, so how could I have discovered such a small amount?"

This is this...

Lin Wanyun was suddenly filled with immense terror. Lu Chen not only knew that she had released the powder of the Lovebird Butterfly, but he also knew her inner thoughts.

How did he do that?

Does he have mind-reading abilities?

impossible……

How could anyone in this world possibly have mind-reading abilities?

Lin Wanyun stubbornly replied, "Chen'er, I don't know what you're talking about."

Lu Chen said calmly, "I not only know that you put the powder of the Lovebird Butterfly in my food, but I also know why you came to the Northern Kingdom and the Northern King's Mansion. I also know why you always make me pursue Miss Chen."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Lin Wanyun's heart pounded wildly. She wasn't sure if Lu Chen was bluffing her or if he really knew everything.

Just as Lin Wanyun was analyzing whether Lu Chen was bluffing her, Lu Chen said directly, "You came to the Northern Kingdom initially to use my blood to create the Dragon Subduing Curse to deal with my father."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyun's eyes widened suddenly, and her pupils contracted. She had thought that Lu Chen was just bluffing her, but she didn't expect that Lu Chen actually knew the purpose of their trip to the Northern Kingdom.

How did Lu Chen find out?

What else does he know?

At this moment, Lu Chen continued, "Later, seeing my extraordinary strength, you conceived the idea of ​​using a love potion to control me, and then using the Northern Kingdom as a springboard to help Miss Chen restore her kingdom."

"Oh, by the way, I already knew that Miss Chen is a princess of the Chen Kingdom."

Lin Wanyun clenched her fists slightly, and her internal energy began to circulate unconsciously. This was Chen Wanrong's biggest secret, a secret that even few people in Xuan Yue Palace knew, yet Lu Chen did.

If this secret is leaked, Emperor Xia will definitely try every means to get rid of Chen Wanrong. This secret must not be leaked.

but……

The young man in front of her was her best friend's son, and she couldn't bring herself to do it.

Lin Wanyun looked at Lu Chen coldly, then dropped the pretense and asked, "What else do you know?"

Lin Wanyun felt that there was no point in continuing to pretend. Lu Chen even knew the secret that Chen Wanrong was a princess of the Chen Kingdom, which meant that Lu Chen had already thoroughly investigated their backgrounds.

Seeing that Lin Wanyun seemed ready to attack him, Lu Chen smiled faintly and continued, "I also know that Miss Chen is impatient, which is why I had you put the powder of the Lovebird Butterfly in my food, intending to plant a love curse in me as soon as possible so that I can cooperate with you in refining the Dragon Subduing Curse."

(End of this chapter)