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

Chapter 245 I Picked Flowers from Yunrong Courtyard

When Lu Chen first met Chen Wanrong, he learned about the Dragon Subduing Curse through her personal information. However, he did not know in detail what the Dragon Subduing Curse was. At most, he knew that the Dragon Subduing Curse was used to deal with his father, the emperor.

Seeing that Lu Chen had asked about the Dragon-Subduing Curse, Chen Wanrong then countered with, "How much do you know about your father, the Emperor?"

Lu Chen replied, "I wouldn't say I understand."

Lu Chen only knew that Emperor Xia was an ambitious emperor. Apart from that, he had no other impression of Emperor Xia. He had hardly ever seen Emperor Xia since he was a child, and he had almost forgotten what Emperor Xia looked like.

Chen Wanrong then said, "He is a Grandmaster."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen was momentarily stunned.

Grandmaster?

Was Emperor Xia a Grandmaster?

How is that possible?

The grandmasters in this world are basically in their eighties or nineties, or even over a hundred years old. How old is Emperor Xia this year? How could he possibly be a grandmaster?

Lu Chen could hardly believe it.

Although Lu Chen himself is a Grandmaster, he is, after all, a man with his own system. Xia Huang is a native of this world and does not have a system. How could he break through to the Grandmaster realm at such a young age?

Speaking of Emperor Xia, Lu Chen thought of another person, the mysterious Empress Dayue, who was said to be a Grandmaster as well. The Empress Dayue was even younger, and if she could be a Grandmaster, then it wouldn't be particularly strange if Emperor Xia was a Grandmaster.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen accepted the news, but he was still very surprised. He had always thought that Emperor Xia was a Grandmaster, or at most a Grandmaster at the peak. Not only him, but almost everyone in the Great Xia court thought he was just a Grandmaster.

I never imagined that the Xia Emperor was hiding his true identity so well.

After regaining his senses, Lu Chen asked curiously, "How did you know?"

Few people in the entire Great Xia Dynasty knew that the Xia Emperor's realm was Grandmaster, but the Xuan Yue Palace did, which made Lu Chen very curious about where the Xuan Yue Palace got the information.

Chen Wanrong did not answer Lu Chen's question directly. Instead, she said, "Emperor Xia has a sacred artifact from the Xuan Yue Palace. The person who obtains this artifact will have their strength greatly enhanced. He plotted to kill your mother back then in order to obtain this artifact."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen thought to himself, "Sacred artifacts? Just how many treasures does the Xuan Yue Palace possess?"

He had previously heard his maternal grandfather say that his mother had brought a terrifying weapon back to the Chu family, which caused the Chu family to split apart. He never expected that Xuan Yue Palace would have something that could directly enhance one's strength in addition to such a powerful weapon.

The origins of Xuan Yue Palace are probably not simple.

Chen Wanrong continued, "Besides being able to help people improve their strength in the long term, that sacred artifact can also greatly enhance a martial artist's strength in a short period of time. Emperor Xia was already at the Grandmaster level, and once he used the sacred artifact, his strength could at least reach the Celestial Realm in a short period of time."

"The Dragon Subduing Curse can restrict his internal power. As long as the Dragon Subduing Curse is applied to him, his power will be sealed. Even if he uses a sacred object, he will not be able to exert his full strength."

Hearing Chen Wanrong's words, Lu Chen finally understood why Chen Wanrong was willing to stay in the Northern Prince's Mansion for so long in order to obtain his blood to refine the Dragon Subduing Curse.

However, this puts him in a difficult position.

No matter what, Emperor Xia was still his biological father. Although his biological father had always been indifferent to his life and death and even caused the death of his mother, he was still related to him by blood.

If he were to help Chen Wanrong and the others refine the Dragon Subduing Mantra, wouldn't that be a bit too much of a "filial son and loving father" situation?

But if he doesn't help Chen Wanrong and the others, Chen Wanrong and Lin Wanyun will be his women again in the future, and they will be his family. Although they are not related by blood, once they enter the Northern Prince's Mansion, they will be his people for life.

As Chen Wanrong's husband, he should have provided some assistance in her pursuit of revenge.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Chen finally said, "I can't help you with refining the Dragon Subduing Curse, but if you want to seek revenge on my father, I won't stop you."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Chen Wanrong fell silent. She had already guessed that Lu Chen would definitely not want to cooperate with them.

No matter how the Xia Emperor treated the Northern King, the Xia Emperor was still the Northern King's biological father.

It seems that if she wants to refine the Dragon Subduing Curse, she can only go to Jiangnan to find Lu Shuyun.

Lu Shuyun has already rebelled, and he is definitely aiming for the throne. However, simply defeating the imperial army is not enough for Lu Shuyun to obtain the throne; he must overcome the final hurdle of the Xia Emperor.

If Emperor Xia had not died, he would have used the power of the sacred artifact to reach the Celestial Realm, at which point he would have been able to easily suppress the rebels. At that time, even if the rebels broke into the capital, their efforts would have ultimately failed.

Thinking of this, Chen Wanrong said, "I can bear your children, as long as you agree to let me go to Jiangnan."

As she said this, Chen Wanrong felt her cheeks burning. She never imagined that one day she would use having a child as a bargaining chip.

Hearing Chen Wanrong's words, Lu Chen chuckled, then whispered in her ear, "Are you planning to collaborate with Lu Shuyun?"

Chen Wanrong didn't hide anything; she directly replied, "Yes."

Lu Chen then said, "I won't let you leave for the time being. You'll have to stay at the Northern Prince's Mansion for the next six months."

Chen Wanrong said, "Don't you think you're being a bit too domineering?"

Lu Chen said calmly, "Domineering? You were my enemy before, and now that you've been captured, isn't it only natural that I lock you up and punish you?"

Chen Wanrong said no more. She knew that nothing she said would make a difference; this man had never intended to let her leave from the beginning.

Now all she can do is wait for the elders of Xuan Yue Palace to come and rescue her. Although she and the elders of Xuan Yue Palace are not on the same side, she is, after all, the Palace Master of Xuan Yue Palace, and she is also a disciple of the Venerable One. Seeing that she has not returned for so long, they will most likely still step in to rescue her.

Just as Chen Wanrong was thinking this, Lu Chen spoke up: "Actually, you don't need to refine the Dragon Subduing Curse to deal with my father. As long as you are strong enough, even Grandmasters and Celestial Realm experts are no match for you."

Chen Wanrong didn't speak. What Lu Chen said was nonsense. If she really had that kind of strength, would she need to refine the Dragon Subduing Curse? She would have already stormed into the Great Xia Imperial Palace and killed the Xia Emperor.

It would be decades before her strength surpasses that of the Xia Emperor. Not to mention whether the Xia Emperor's strength will increase further, making her wait decades to take revenge would be torture for her.

She still dreams of the massacre of the Chen Kingdom's emperor every night. If she gives up on revenge, she may never be able to let go of the things she experienced as a child.

She cannot calm down to cultivate if she cannot resolve her worldly affairs. She can now clearly feel that her cultivation has almost stagnated.

In fact, she had already broken through to the Grandmaster realm several years ago, but since reaching the Grandmaster realm, her realm has not improved, and when she cultivates, she always recalls those scenes that happened in the Chen Kingdom's capital.

If she cannot quell her hatred, how can she advance further in her cultivation?

Seeing that Chen Wanrong didn't speak, Lu Chen wrapped his arms around her waist, turned over, and pinned her down again.

Chen Wanrong was stunned for a moment. Was Lu Chen really a human being? Although this was her first time meeting a man, she had at least studied various common sense in the Xuan Yue Palace's library.

She couldn't understand how a man like Lu Chen could exist.

Just as Chen Wanrong was helplessly tolerating Lu Chen's bullying, she suddenly felt a force surging into her body.

Her lost power instantly returned, but she still couldn't use it to fight Lu Chen, and she was still forced to endure everything Lu Chen did.

However, the circulation of her internal energy quickly loosened her cultivation level. She was already at the peak of the Grandmaster realm, and if her cultivation level continued to improve, she would become a Great Grandmaster.

Chen Wanrong was utterly astonished. How could this be?

Although she was very curious about how Lu Chen had managed to do it, she had no time to think about it now, as Lu Chen had regained control of her body.

Unbeknownst to them, Lin Wanyun was extremely worried. They hadn't returned home all night, and now a morning had passed, yet Lu Chen and Chen Wanrong still hadn't returned.

Even if Lin Wanyun was stupid, she could guess what Lu Chen was doing right now.

But even if she guessed, it was useless; she had no idea where the two of them had gone.

After an unknown amount of time, a sudden burst of cold air erupted from Chen Wanrong's body, causing Lu Chen, who was holding Chen Wanrong, to shiver from the cold.

To ward off the cold, Lu Chen had no choice but to hold Chen Wanrong tightly.

Chen Wanrong was somewhat bewildered at this moment.

She had regained consciousness and was puzzled to see the man on top of her. How did he manage to do that?

Why was he able to help me break through to the Grandmaster realm?

Lu Chen's ability to help Chen Wanrong break through to the Grandmaster realm was not a fluke, but rather because Lu Chen had sensed the spiritual power accumulated within Chen Wanrong's body, which is what martial artists often refer to as internal strength.

Chen Wanrong was already very close to the level of a Grandmaster; she was just one step away from breaking through, which is why Lu Chen decided to help her.

The Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique was indeed effective, and it helped Chen Wanrong break through her limitations very easily.

At this moment, Lu Chen raised his upper body, looked into Chen Wanrong's eyes, and said with a smile, "I've now helped you break through to the Grandmaster realm. To repay me, shouldn't you give me dozens of children?"

Hearing this, Chen Wanrong blushed and remained silent, but she still gazed at Lu Chen's eyes with deep affection, this time without looking away.

Yesterday's icy fairy now acts like a pampered little wife.

Lu Chen continued, "To be honest, I somewhat regret helping you break through to the Grandmaster realm. The higher the realm, the more difficult it is to have offspring. Now that we are both Grandmasters, it's probably impossible for us to have children without sleeping together for three to five years."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chen Wanrong was taken aback.

Grandmaster...

No wonder the love potion had no effect on Lu Chen last night. It turns out that Lu Chen had already broken through to the Grandmaster realm. She said that she felt that Lu Chen's temperament had changed a lot recently.

At this moment, Chen Wanrong, blushing, asked, "Who exactly are you?"

Lu Chen smiled slightly, then replied, "Your husband!"

"My dear wife, now you shouldn't be thinking of leaving the Northern Prince's Mansion anymore, right?"

Chen Wanrong retorted, "You really won't stop me from taking revenge?"

Lu Chen replied, "No."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's definite answer, Chen Wanrong finally made a decision. Gazing into Lu Chen's deep eyes, she calmly said, "After the child turns fifteen, I will return to Xuan Yue Palace to continue my cultivation."

Chen Wanrong's words conveyed two messages: first, she would not marry Lu Chen; second, she was willing to have children with Lu Chen.

To be honest, Lu Chen didn't care at all whether Chen Wanrong returned to Xuan Yue Palace. When he was strong enough to be even stronger than the Venerable of Xuan Yue Palace, it wouldn't be a problem for him to go to Xuan Yue Palace every day to cultivate his relationship with Chen Wanrong.

Lu Chen laughed and said, "What if our first child isn't even fifteen years old yet, and you get pregnant again?"

Hearing this, Chen Wanrong's face flushed even more. She turned her head to the side and said, "We'll talk about it later."

Seeing the fairy's shy appearance, Lu Chen couldn't resist and leaned down again to kiss her delicate red lips.

At this moment, Chen Wanrong felt a sense of resentment. This man was too domineering. He treated her like this on their first time. She didn't know how he would play with her in the Northern Prince's Mansion in the future.

Now, not only has the plan failed, but he has also gotten himself involved. He doesn't even know if his decision to come to the Northern Prince's Mansion was right or wrong.

……

When Chen Wanrong and Lu Chen returned, it was already two or three in the afternoon.

Lu Chen's prolonged absence caused anxiety among the women in the inner courtyard of the Prince's Mansion. Lu Chen usually wouldn't leave the mansion for this long; one night away would be one thing, but it was almost evening and he still hadn't returned. The crucial point was that not many people in the mansion knew where he had gone.

In the past, Lu Chen would always tell the people in the Prince's Mansion where he went, so that Mu Zixuan and the others would know where he had gone and have some idea of ​​where he was going.

At this moment.

Lu Chen's wives and concubines were all waiting anxiously in the main hall of the Prince's Mansion.

Zhou Youyou, holding the child, said, "Your Highness is so powerful, he should be alright, right?"

Yelü Nanyan said, "In the past, the prince would always remind Xiao Huan or tell a maid where he went, but this time he didn't tell anyone. I'm afraid something has happened to him."

Hearing this, Mu Zixuan's face showed a worried expression, but at this moment Chu Yuqin said, "Don't worry, Chen'er will be fine. There are very few people in the entire Northern Kingdom who can hurt him. He probably had something important to do and left in a hurry, so he forgot to tell the maid where he went."

Lu Chen has already reached the Grandmaster realm. No one in this world can take away a Grandmaster silently unless he leaves on his own.

Clearly, Lu Chen left the Northern Prince's Mansion on his own.

Just as Mu Zixuan and the others were worrying about Lu Chen, a maid rushed into the main hall and said, "Your Highness, the Prince has returned!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Zixuan immediately handed the child in her hand to the wet nurse, and then led Lu Chen's wives and concubines out.

At this moment, Lu Chen had already reached the entrance of the main courtyard. While checking the system notification from last night, he was thinking about how to surprise his wives and concubines.

[Congratulations, host, on gaining a new wife/concubine. Reward: Glass manufacturing technology.]

[The host cultivates feelings with his wives and concubines once, increasing the experience points for Qi Refining Technique by 10,000, Rejuvenation Hand by 10,000, Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique by 10,000, Absorbing Power Technique by 10,000, and Shifting Shadow by 10,000. Upon breaking through to the third level of Shifting Shadow, the host receives an emotional boost, doubling all experience points.]

[The host and his wives/concubines are in perfect harmony; ten Youth Preservation Pills will be awarded as a reward.]

Upon seeing this entire page of system notifications, Lu Chen's face broke into a bright smile.

With glass manufacturing technology, the paper windows in the Prince's Mansion will need to be replaced. It will no longer be so easy for someone to peep into what is happening inside the room by puncturing the paper windows.

Of course, this is just one use for glass. Glass has many other uses, such as making glass cups and bottles, and manufacturing all kinds of exquisite glass products, which is also a profitable skill.

Although glass has many uses, what surprised Lu Chen the most was the Youth Preservation Pill.

Lu Chen then checked the effects of the Youth Preservation Pill.

[Youth-Preserving Pill: After taking it, you can maintain your youth forever; only your hair will turn white.]

No woman doesn't wish to stay young and beautiful forever. This youth-preserving pill is extremely important to the women in the inner courtyard of the royal palace, especially Mu Zixuan, Da Zhou, and Xiao Zhou, who are ordinary people.

Yelü Nanyan and the others are martial artists. When a martial artist's cultivation level reaches a certain point, they don't age as easily. But it's different for ordinary people. Ordinary people don't have internal energy, so they age very quickly.

Although Lu Chen has recently been using the Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique to help Mu Zixuan and the others cultivate, their cultivation speed is relatively slow. Mu Zixuan has always been worried about what will happen if her cultivation level does not improve before she gets old and she is unable to maintain her youthful beauty.

Now that they have the Youth Preservation Pill, they no longer have to worry about getting old.

Just as Lu Chen was staring blankly at the system interface, Mu Zixuan appeared before him with a group of wives and concubines. Mu Zixuan said, "Your Highness, you've finally returned."

Chu Yuqin said from the side, "Chen'er, you should let the people in the Prince's Mansion know before you go out. Zixuan and the others are worried sick."

Hearing Mu Zixuan's words, Lu Chen came back to her senses. She smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I left in a hurry last night and forgot to tell the people at the Prince's Mansion."

Just then, Mu Zixuan suddenly smelled a faint fragrance on Lu Chen. She was quite sensitive to fragrances and immediately recognized that the scent did not belong to any of the women present.

Mu Zixuan looked at Lu Chen and said resentfully, "Your Highness, there are so many sisters in the Prince's Mansion, why did you go out to pick wildflowers?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen was stunned. He hadn't expected Mu Zixuan to have such a keen sense of smell.

Then Lu Chen said with a smile, "What wildflowers? I picked flowers from Yunrong Courtyard."

Yesterday's chapter was heavily edited, and the system rewards were also cut at the end. Some readers may not have seen this, so I'm bringing up the system rewards again in this post.

(End of this chapter)