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

From Chapter 318 onwards, when you come to the Prince's Mansion, treat it as your own home.

With the publication of the article about martial arts realms by the Oriental Daily, almost everyone in Yancheng believed that there was no Celestial Realm in the Northern Kingdom, and that the Northern Kingdom had been bluffing all along.

For a moment, the spies from various countries were overjoyed, and they immediately relayed the news that Zhuge Chongguang had not broken through to the Celestial Realm back to their respective forces or countries.

Murong Xue'er also read the article published in the Oriental Times as soon as possible. Although she also felt that there might really be no Celestial Realm experts in the Northern Kingdom, she still felt that something was wrong.

Recently, many people in the Great Xia Dynasty have been spreading rumors that Zhuge Chongguang has not broken through to the Celestial Realm, but has only entered the pseudo-Celestial Realm. He still needs to undergo some kind of Heavenly Dao test to become a true Celestial. Their evidence is that the two patriarchs of Dingfeng Mountain and Sifang Mountain have not broken through to the Celestial Realm.

Moreover, it seems that the member of the Great Xia royal family has not broken through to the Celestial Realm.

The same strange phenomenon occurred, but none of the three broke through to the Celestial Realm. So why did Zhuge Chongguang break through to the Celestial Realm? As a result, more and more people are questioning Zhuge Chongguang's true realm.

But that has always been just a rumor. Whether Zhuge Chongguang made a breakthrough or not, people can only speculate.

Now that the Eastern Times of the North has suddenly published an article on the division of martial arts realms, isn't it telling people that when the Eastern Times said that Zhuge Zhongguang broke through, it was only because Zhuge Zhongguang broke through to the Grandmaster Supreme Realm, not the Celestial Realm?

Murong Xue'er was somewhat confused. Articles in the Oriental Times all had to be reviewed by the Northern Prince's Mansion. The fact that this article about martial arts realms could be published proved that the Northern Prince's Mansion had reviewed it. How could the Northern Prince's Mansion publish something that was detrimental to the Northern Kingdom?

Even if people doubt that Zhuge Chongguang has not broken through to the Celestial Realm, they still dare not gamble unless the Northern King's Mansion takes the initiative to clarify.

However, now that the Northern King's Mansion has allowed the Oriental Times to publish an article on this classification of realms, isn't that indirectly telling people that Zhuge Chongguang has indeed not become a true celestial being?

The Northern King couldn't possibly be unaware of the consequences this would bring. A nation like the Northern Kingdom, with its rapid growth, immense potential, and formidable threat, would be impossible for other dynasties to tolerate without a Celestial being overseeing it.

That's why Murong Xue'er felt something was wrong. In her opinion, the article about the division of martial arts realms in the Oriental Times should not have appeared in the newspaper at all. The Northern Prince's Mansion would never allow the Oriental Times to publish such a thing.

In an instant, Murong Xue'er sensed a conspiracy.

Fortunately, Lu Chen asked her to come see him in the afternoon, which would be a good opportunity for her to ask Lu Chen about Zhuge Chongguang.

in the afternoon.

Lu Chen was busy processing official documents in his study. After the news that Zhuge Chongguang was not a celestial being spread, the Northern Kingdom would soon encounter various events, so Lu Chen needed to make preparations in advance. He would have a lot to do in the next few days.

Just as Lu Chen was busy processing official documents, a maid's voice came, "Your Highness, Miss Murong requests an audience."

Lu Chen put down his pen, stretched, and said, "Come in."

The next moment, the study door opened, and Murong Xue'er entered the study. Seeing Murong Xue'er's cold and beautiful face, Lu Chen's lips curled up slightly.

In the past, whenever I was tired from working on official documents in my study, Wang Qingci would come over to relieve my fatigue and help me relax.

Now that Wang Qingci is pregnant, she rarely comes to the study anymore. Unexpectedly, the person who makes her relax now is Murong Xue'er.

The thought that Murong Xue'er was a high-ranking official by the Empress's side and a woman known as the Inner Palace Chancellor filled Lu Chen with a desire to conquer her.

For Lu Chen, status is a plus. For example, Chen Wanrong's status as a princess of a fallen kingdom, Wang Qingci's status as a female slave, and Yelü Nanyan's status as a princess consort are all things that can motivate Lu Chen.

Upon seeing Lu Chen, Murong Xue'er still politely said, "This humble subject greets the Prince of the North!"

Lu Chen immediately came to Murong Xue'er's side, then took her arm and said, "Miss Murong, there's no need to be so polite. From now on, when you come to the Prince's Mansion, just treat it as your own home."

Hearing this, Murong Xue'er chuckled inwardly. The Northern King really did treat her as his mistress.

Lu Chen then asked, "Miss Murong, you came to the Prince's residence this time, presumably to have me repair my virginity mark, right?"

Murong Xue'er said, "Indeed, I wonder if Your Highness has prepared the paints yet? I will be returning to Dayue to report for duty in a few days."

Lu Chen said, "I have already made preparations. Miss Murong, rest assured, I will help you fully restore the palace mark today. I guarantee that when you return, Emperor Yue will not be able to tell anything."

With that, Lu Chen walked toward the rest room next to the study, saying as he went, "Miss Murong, please follow me."

Looking at Lu Chen's broad back, Murong Xue'er was stunned for a moment. The events that had happened in this rest room some time ago instantly flashed through her mind.

Murong Xue'er began to worry. She was afraid that she would forget the important matter again. This man was very good at dealing with women. Once she fell into his hands, it was hard to say whether she could stay sober.

She had to find out the information she wanted before Lu Chen did that kind of thing with her. With that in mind, Murong Xue'er made a decision: she must not let the Northern King touch her body before she got the information she wanted.

Afterwards, Murong Xue'er followed Lu Chen into the rest room.

After entering the rest room, Lu Chen picked up the teapot on the table and poured Murong Xue'er a cup of tea, then asked, "Miss Murong, when will you return to the Northern Kingdom after this trip?"

Murong Xue'er replied, "I don't know either. It depends on whether His Majesty is still angry with me."

Upon hearing Murong Xue'er's reply, Lu Chen smiled and said, "I actually hope that the Empress Yue will continue to be angry with you, so that you will return to the Northern Kingdom once again."

Murong Xue'er smiled and then said, "It seems that the Northern King really does regard me as your lover."

Lu Chen stared into Murong Xue'er's eyes and said, "A lover? Miss Murong, you misunderstand. I do not regard you as a lover. In my eyes, Miss Murong can already be considered my wife or concubine."

Lu Chen's words stunned Murong Xue'er.

Wives and concubines?

Is that really what this guy thinks?

Murong Xue'er smiled and said, "That's not necessarily true. If the prince really regarded me as a wife or concubine, why would he hide anything from me?"

Murong Xue'er felt this was an opportunity. She could continue the conversation along this topic and take the chance to get some information about Zhuge Chongguang from Lu Chen.

Lu Chen asked, "Hidden? What do you think I've hidden from you, Miss Murong?"

At this point, Lu Chen walked to Murong Xue'er's side. Murong Xue'er immediately felt pressured, worried that Lu Chen might suddenly attack her.

If Lu Chen makes a move on her before she gets the information she wants, she might lose herself like last time, and she won't be able to stay clear-headed later.

Just then, Lu Chen suddenly whispered in Murong Xue'er's ear, "Miss Murong, I know that you were sent by Emperor Yue to approach me."

"Speak, whatever you want to know, I will tell you."

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(End of this chapter)