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

Chapter 231 Lu Chen's Proposal

[Congratulations, host, on gaining another wife/concubine. You have also received the Salt Production Technique as a reward.]

[For each instance of the host cultivating affection with his wives and concubines, the experience points for the Qi Refining Technique increase by 500, the Rejuvenation Hand by 200, the Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Skill by 600, and the Absorption Technique by 300. If the host triggers an emotional critical hit, the experience points for all skills will triple.]

[The host and his wives/concubines are of one mind; a special reward is the ability to teleport and change positions.]

Looking at the system interface in front of him, Lu Chen smiled slightly. Then he turned his head to look at the beautiful woman who was constantly tidying her clothes not far away. Lin Wanyun's hair was disheveled, her hair bun was completely broken, her dress was torn, and there were some red marks on her snow-white neck.

At this moment, Lin Wanyun also noticed Lu Chen's gaze. She looked at Lu Chen with resentment and said, "When are you planning to hand over the antidote to us?"

Lu Chen said calmly, "Why are you in such a hurry? At least wait until you're pregnant with my child."

Lin Wanyun was taken aback.

Although she spent the entire night in the study, enduring a night of torment, she knew very well that the higher a martial artist's cultivation level, the more difficult it was to conceive. She couldn't possibly get pregnant with Lu Chen's child after just one night.

She was already a half-step Grandmaster, while Lu Chen was a Grandmaster. It would be even more difficult for them to have children. If she had to wait until she was pregnant with Lu Chen's child to get the antidote from him, Chen Wanrong might miss the best opportunity for revenge.

Chen Wanrong might not only be unable to avenge herself, but she might even miss the chance to restore her kingdom.

Thinking of this, Lin Wanyun frowned. She absolutely could not wait until she was pregnant before leaving the palace. She had to find another way to get the antidote from Lu Chen.

Lin Wanyun then said, "I hope you keep your word."

At this point, Lin Wanyun prepared to turn around and leave the study, but after taking only a few steps, she felt unsteady and swayed. Lin Wanyun quickly steadied herself.

It wasn't that she was physically unwell; it was just that the sensation she had just experienced was so intense that her mind was still a bit hazy, and she hadn't quite recovered yet.

Lin Wanyun gritted her teeth, trying her best to regain her senses as soon as possible.

After regaining some composure, Lin Wanyun took another step, preparing to leave this place.

However, as soon as she took a step, she suddenly lost her balance and was pulled back by Lu Chen, falling into his arms.

Lin Wanyun thought Lu Chen was going to do *that* to her again, so she immediately struggled, "You... what do you want to do!"

Lin Wanyun was a little scared. It was already broad daylight, and people often came to Lu Chen's study. If he were to do something dishonorable in the study, others would definitely find out.

If this gets back to Chen Wanrong, what will she think of me? She might very well think I've betrayed her.

Lu Chen held Lin Wanyun's soft body tightly and whispered in her ear, "Aunt Lin, I know you can't bear to hurt me."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyun was stunned.

In fact, she really didn't want Lu Chen to get hurt. Recently, she often dreamed about Chu Yue and how Chu Yue had taken care of her in the past.

But she had no choice. She also had her own stance. Chen Wanrong was someone she had raised since she was a child, just like her own daughter. Compared to Lu Chen, who was someone else's child, she would definitely side with her own "daughter".

Moreover, Chen Wanrong has said that she will not kill Lu Chen. Not only will she not kill Lu Chen, but she will also have a child with Lu Chen, who will inherit the throne of Chen Kingdom in the future.

It was precisely because of Chen Wanrong's plan that Lin Wanyun felt less guilty.

If Lu Chen only loses some blood and is not in mortal danger, then she wouldn't have wronged Chu Yue too much. Besides, Chu Yue's death was most likely caused by the Xia Emperor. Their use of Lu Chen to refine the Dragon Subduing Curse was, to some extent, also to avenge Chu Yue.

Lin Wanyun snorted coldly and said, "You're just being presumptuous."

Seeing Lin Wanyun's stubbornness, Lu Chen breathed into her ear and then said, "You didn't say that last night."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyun's face instantly turned burning hot. She never imagined that she would become like that one day. She was already in her thirties, yet she had become that kind of shameless woman.

It's all because of this little rascal.

Lin Wanyun immediately twisted her waist, trying to break free from Lu Chen's arms.

However, no matter how Lin Wanyun twisted and turned, she still couldn't break free. Her internal energy was still sealed. She was now just like an ordinary person. How could an ordinary person break free from the control of a grandmaster?

Lu Chen then whispered in her ear, "Aunt Lin, although I am a bit of a womanizer, I genuinely like you and Miss Chen. I don't think we need to make things so antagonistic."

"I know Miss Chen also has feelings for me. Since we both like each other, why can't we be together?"

"Besides, my relationship with my father is not good. He killed my mother, so whatever you want to do to him is none of my business."

"Since we have no direct conflict, like each other, and even share a common enemy, why can't you marry me, become my women, and bear my children?"

This……

Lin Wanyun was stunned for a moment.

After hearing what Lu Chen said, it seemed that there was absolutely no problem with what Lu Chen said.

Although they did intend to use the love potion to control Lu Chen, they did not plan to kill him, and Chen Wanrong even planned to have a child with Lu Chen.

The reason they were always afraid of Lu Chen discovering their thoughts was mainly because they believed that Lu Chen would not cooperate with them in refining the Dragon Subduing Curse, nor would he allow them to kill his father, the Emperor Xia, since Lu Chen was also the son of the Emperor Xia.

Seeing Lin Wanyun fall silent, Lu Chen continued to tempt her, saying, "Judging from your behavior last night, you've been eyeing my body for a while now, but you just didn't show it. Now that you're my woman, there's no need for us to hide anything from each other."

"You were afraid that I would reject you after knowing your intentions, so you didn't dare to tell me about your affairs. Now that we've spoken frankly, how about we officially start cooperating?"

Lin Wanyun, her face flushed, said, "Shameless scoundrel! Who would want your body!"

Lin Wanyun felt incredibly ashamed when Lu Chen pointed out what she was thinking. She had indeed been thinking about Lu Chen's handsome face lately and couldn't help but look at him. Sometimes, when she looked at him, she would have some strange feelings.

Although she had been deliberately avoiding these feelings, there was no doubt that she did have romantic feelings for Lu Chen, and she knew it in her heart.

She vehemently denied it, after all, she was already thirty-two years old this year, how could she possibly be attracted to a man so much younger than herself?

What Lu Chen did last night completely shattered her facade.

Lin Wanyun continued, "What cooperation? You just want my and Rongrong's bodies. I will never agree to that. Rongrong has her own mission. She can't stay in the Northern Prince's Mansion to have children for you. You'd better give up on that idea."

Lu Chen put his arm around Lin Wanyun's slender waist and said, "You're right, I do want your bodies, but I'm serious about the cooperation I mentioned. These two things don't conflict."

"It's okay if you don't agree now. I'll give you time to think it over. Once you've made up your mind, then tell me your choice."

At this point, Lu Chen released Lin Wanyun.

Lin Wanyun immediately walked towards the outside of the study, or more accurately, she ran away from the study. She was very afraid that Lu Chen would get interested again and pin her down on the table.

After Lin Wanyun left, Lu Chen glanced briefly at the lightness skill he had just acquired, [Shadow Shift].

This lightness skill is very useful to him. It allows him to move to other places in the blink of an eye. Once he learns this skill, he will be able to easily avoid attacks from others.

After reading the cultivation technique, Lu Chen glanced around his study, which was now in complete disarray.

The cushion was so soft last night that he lost control and acted roughly, causing the desk in the study to collapse.

You should know that he had this table specially made a few days ago, in order to prevent it from being too heavy when Wang Qingci occasionally came to his study to relax.

Unexpectedly, the desk broke down again not long after it was opened.

It seems it's best to avoid doing this kind of thing in the study in the future.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen straightened his clothes and then left the study.

at the same time.

Yunrong Courtyard.

After waking up early in the morning, Chen Wanrong sat in meditation in the pavilion.

Suddenly, a disheveled figure appeared in the courtyard. Seeing Lin Wanyun's disheveled hair and unsteady gait, Chen Wanrong immediately stood up and asked, "Aunt Lin, what's wrong?"

Although Chen Wanrong's face remained expressionless, her tone clearly showed a change in her emotions, indicating that she was very concerned about Lin Wanyun.

If Lin Wanyun hadn't taken her to Xuan Yue Palace back then, and hadn't taken care of her all this time, it's hard to say whether she would have survived, let alone achieved what she has today.

Although she always called Lin Wanyun "Auntie," she actually regarded Lin Wanyun as her mother in her heart.

Fearing that Chen Wanrong might notice something, Lin Wanyun quickly said, "I'm fine. An assassin came to the Prince's mansion last night. I exchanged a few blows with him. My clothes were just torn a little, but I wasn't injured. I'm going to take a bath now."

With that, Lin Wanyun hurriedly headed towards her room.

Seeing Lin Wanyun's back, Chen Wanrong didn't have too many doubts, because she trusted Lin Wanyun completely and believed that Lin Wanyun wouldn't lie to her.

only……

Chen Wanrong felt as if she smelled a pungent odor, but she couldn't say what it was; it was the first time she had ever smelled such an odor.

Moreover, after smelling this scent, the image of that man involuntarily appeared in her mind.

Chen Wanrong immediately adjusted her internal energy, calmed her mind, and stopped herself from continuing to overthink.

A short while later.

Lin Wanyun took off her torn clothes and soaked herself in the bathtub, washing her body again and again.

At this moment, Lu Chen's words seemed to echo in her ears.

She couldn't tell whether Lu Chen was telling the truth or not, so she didn't dare to trust him.

If Lu Chen is genuinely looking for a collaboration with them, then perhaps it's worth considering...

But now, how is she supposed to face Chen Wanrong?

Are you suggesting that she and Chen Wanrong both marry Lu Chen?

This is utterly absurd.

Only that little rascal could come up with something like this.

Lin Wanyun sighed. The most urgent thing was to find the antidote first, and then consider other things.

Just then, she began to circulate her internal energy, intending to expel the impurities from her body.

But the next moment, she froze again. Feeling her swollen belly, she suddenly realized that if she couldn't get pregnant with Lu Chen's child as soon as possible, how could she get the antidote from Lu Chen?

Thinking of this, Lin Wanyun had no choice but to give up practicing her internal energy. The thought that she was going to have a child with Sister Chu Yue's son filled Lin Wanyun with immense shame. She felt she might as well be dead. At her age, she was actually engaging in illicit relations with a man more than ten years younger than herself.

It's all that little rascal's fault!

The thought of that demon's face brought back the scene from last night to Lin Wanyun's mind. To stop herself from thinking about it, Lin Wanyun immediately sank down and submerged her head in the water.

(End of this chapter)