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

Chapter 27 Wang Qingci's Choice

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Wang Qingci fell silent.

Indeed, even if she went around saying that the Northern King wasn't a good-for-nothing, it was unlikely that anyone would believe her.

After all, the image of the Northern King as a good-for-nothing was already deeply ingrained in people's minds. In addition, after the Northern King came to Beijun, he did nothing and spent his days indulging in pleasure at the Northern King's Mansion.

There are rumors circulating in Beijun that the Northern King keeps many beautiful maids in his palace and spends all his time with them, indulging in wine, women, and meat.

However, Wang Qingci was puzzled as to why the Northern King believed that he would definitely not tell anyone.

Does he really believe in himself that much?

Doesn't he know that after he did such an outrageous thing to him, he has always wanted to take revenge on him?

Just then, Lu Chen released Wang Qingci's delicate body, got out of bed, and said as he dressed, "Alright, you can go back now."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingci looked at Lu Chen in disbelief.

"Are you really going to let me go?"

Lu Chen smiled slightly, then said, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who likes to joke around?"

Wang Qingci stopped talking and started getting dressed.

After a while, Wang Qingci cautiously walked out of the palace.

Standing at the entrance of the Prince's Mansion, she still couldn't quite believe it. She turned her head to look at the plaque of the mansion, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She just came out like that?

Did the Northern King really not lay a hand on her?

Wang Qingci quickly checked her own power, and at that moment her power returned.

If the Northern King doesn't intend to release her, he won't be able to unseal the power within her body. After all, she is a ninth-rank martial artist, and capturing a ninth-rank martial artist is not easy.

Wang Qingci then turned around and, with a heart full of trepidation, quickly returned to Baihualou.

Throughout the journey, she kept a close eye on her surroundings, fearing that the Northern King might attack her along the way.

Even after she returned to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, no one attacked her, and not even anyone was following her.

Back at Baihua Tower, Wang Qingci stood on the tower's upper floor, gazing in the direction of the Northern Prince's residence. He couldn't help but think to himself, "It seems the Northern Prince is serious."

I never expected the Northern King to have such great courage.

Wang Qingci sighed. The more magnanimous the Northern King appeared, the stronger he was.

The fact that the Northern King is not afraid to reveal his secrets shows that he is no longer afraid of the consequences of exposing his strength, which also suggests that the Northern King may have already become powerful enough.

Wang Qingci's emotions were somewhat complicated. What should she do now?

Could it be that she really intends to betray Yanyu Pavilion, the Wang family, and the Eighth Prince?

Sitting in the attic, Wang Qingci gazed quietly into the distance, a gentle breeze caressing her face. At that moment, Lu Chen's image resurfaced in her mind.

Immediately afterward, the scenes that had just occurred replayed in her mind, and for a moment, her body became incredibly hot and restless.

Wang Qingci sighed.

She has realized that she seems to have become addicted to the feelings she had while developing a relationship with the Northern King.

Although it only happened twice, the feeling was etched into her heart.

If the Northern King were to die one day, she would find it hard to imagine how she would calm her restless body without him.

She didn't know how the Northern King had done it, but none of that mattered anymore. What mattered was that she could no longer live without the Northern King.

Moreover, she thought about it and realized that even if she cooperated with Blood Moon Tower to kill the Northern King, she would still be nothing more than a tool to the Eighth Prince.

After all, she was just an assassin raised by the Wang family, without any real status, so whether she was by the Eighth Prince's side or with the Northern King, it didn't really make any difference.

Furthermore, unaware that the Northern King had used a method that made her body unable to leave him, becoming the Northern King's woman was her best choice.

Wang Qingci then looked in the direction of the Northern Prince's residence and said softly, "Your Highness, you have won."

As she finished speaking, the pressure on her seemed to vanish instantly.

She also understood why the Northern King was so confident in letting her leave.

She couldn't help but think to herself, "The Northern King is truly a terrifying man."

Fortunately, she was a woman; if she were a man, she would probably be dead by now.

Just then, an old woman appeared in the attic.

"Holy Maiden, a letter from Blood Moon Tower urges us to find out as soon as possible whether that mysterious grandmaster is still in the Northern King's Mansion. They will arrive in Yan City in five days."

Wang Qingci said expressionlessly, "I understand. I will personally go to the Northern Prince's residence tonight to test them."

……

In the dead of night, a dark figure appeared at the gate of the Northern Prince's Mansion.

The figure in black easily bypassed the palace guards and quickly entered the inner courtyard.

There weren't many skilled martial artists in the outer courtyard of the Prince's mansion, so it wasn't surprising that someone could sneak in. However, not just anyone could enter the inner courtyard.

The black figure had just arrived at the inner courtyard when it was blocked by a woman dressed in white before it even entered the gate.

Chu Yuqin looked at the man in black before her and said coldly, "Not just anyone can enter the Prince's mansion!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Yuqin thrust her sword at the woman in black.

The woman in black flashed, easily dodging Chu Yuqin's sword.

Chu Yuqin frowned, a bad feeling immediately rising in her heart.

A ninth-rank martial artist?

Judging from their appearance, they've come to assassinate Chen'er.

Just as Chu Yuqin continued her actions in the carriage, the woman spoke up, "Madam Chu, I have important matters to discuss with the Prince. I would be grateful if you could grant me this favor."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuqin sneered and said, "You have something important to discuss? Perhaps you're here to assassinate him!"

Chu Yuqin couldn't recall when Lu Chen had any dealings with any ninth-rank martial artists other than herself. Although the woman's voice sounded familiar, Chu Yuqin still dared not be careless and could only regard her as a female assassin.

Then Chu Yuqin swung her sword at the woman in black again, but the woman in black seemed to have no intention of confronting Chu Yuqin directly and kept dodging.

Not long after, Lu Chen, who was in the main courtyard, heard the commotion outside and immediately opened the door.

Lu Chen has a system that can quickly identify a person's identity, even if the person is wearing black clothes and a veil.

Upon seeing that the woman in black was Wang Qingci, Lu Chen's lips curled up slightly. He then said to Chu Yuqin, "Aunt Chu, she's one of my people. Let her in."

Chu Yuqin was stunned after hearing Lu Chen's words.

She was utterly puzzled. When did Lu Chen acquire a ninth-rank martial artist as a subordinate? And what's more, the subordinate was a woman?

She had never heard of or seen any other ninth-rank martial artists around Lu Chen.

However, Chu Yuqin quickly let it go, after all, there were too many things she didn't know about Lu Chen.

Chu Yuqin had no choice but to step aside, but she still threatened Wang Qingci, saying, "If you dare to harm the Northern Prince, you will never leave the Northern Prince's residence!"

Wang Qingci ignored Chu Yuqin's threat and went directly into Lu Chen's room.

After entering the room, Wang Qingci removed her veil.

At this moment, Lu Chen glanced at Wang Qingci's entire body. Wang Qingci was wearing a tight black outfit that perfectly highlighted her curvaceous figure, giving her a unique charm.

Lu Chen asked with a smile, "You've only been gone from the Prince's residence for less than two hours, and you've come to see me again. Do you want to consummate our marriage again?"

Wang Qingci smiled charmingly and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I am not as capable as Your Highness."

"I have come to see Your Highness to tell you that the people from Blood Moon Tower will arrive in Yan City in five days. They have sent five ninth-rank martial artists to kill you, and even the deputy master of Blood Moon Tower has been mobilized."

(End of this chapter)