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

Chapter 323 Black Dragon Kingdom

Although Lu Chen had told Wang Qingci long ago that he treated all his children equally, whether they were his wife's children or his concubine's children, they would enjoy almost the same resources except for inheritance rights.

But in Wang Qingci's eyes, girls are better. Being in the royal family, there are many things that are beyond one's control, and she doesn't want her child to get involved in any struggles.

As a result, Lu Chen even named her child Lu Hongzhi...

What if your child grows up and has inappropriate thoughts about the name their father gave them?

Wang Qingci was filled with worry at the thought.

Just as Wang Qingci was thinking this, Lu Chen continued, "Qingci, you seem dissatisfied with this name? If you are, just tell me, and I'll think about it and come up with another name?"

Wang Qingci quickly replied, "No need, Your Highness is a very good name."

Lu Chen was, after all, a prince. He had already spoken, so how could he take it back?

Just then, the midwife came to Lu Chen with the baby in her arms and handed the child to him.

After Lu Chen took the child, he first used his spiritual power to help the child improve his resistance, then wrapped the child in his spiritual power before placing the child on the bed.

By this time, Wang Qingci had basically recovered. She propped herself up and glanced at the child on the bed.

Wang Qingci sighed softly. To be honest, she wasn't really ready to be a mother. It was all because of that scoundrel, the Northern King, who insisted on getting her pregnant.

However, the child has already been born, and it's too late for her to regret it now.

Wang Qingci reached out and gently stroked Lu Hongzhi's little face, then said, "Zhi'er, you've really ruined your mother's life."

Although she said that, Wang Qingci still showed a smile on her face, a smile with a hint of maternal love. Since becoming pregnant, her personality had changed a lot, and she was no longer as noisy as before.

At this moment, Wang Qingci picked up Lu Hongzhi and then said to the prince, "Your Highness, I am alright now. You may go about your business."

Wang Qingci also knew that the situation in the Northern Kingdom was quite complicated. As the ruler of the Northern Kingdom, Lu Chen had many things to do, and she did not want to take up too much of Lu Chen's time.

Lu Chen said, "Okay, you should get some rest today."

I'll come see you again tonight.

At this point, Lu Chen got up and left the delivery room.

After Lu Chen left, Wang Qingci's gaze fell on Chu Yuqin, and then she said with a smile, "Thank you, Madam Chu, for saving my life today."

Hearing this, Chu Yuqin snorted and then said, "If it weren't for the fact that you're carrying Chen'er's child, I wouldn't bother saving you, you vixen."

"You're a mother now. Once you've recovered, take good care of your child and stop bothering Chen'er."

At this point, Chu Yuqin turned and left the room. After Chu Yuqin left, Lu Chen's other wives and concubines rushed in and showered Wang Qingci with concern.

at the same time.

Lu Chen went to the study.

The first thing Lu Chen did upon entering the study was to open the system and check the rewards it had given him.

Based on the system's usual pattern, the biggest rewards for having children are population and military strength, so Lu Chen guessed that he would probably get population and military strength this time as well.

Just as Lu Chen was thinking this, he suddenly froze on the spot.

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining a child. Rewards include a Celestial Realm expert, 100,000 Black Dragon Guards, and a population of two million.]

[The Black Dragon Guard is currently located in the Black Dragon Kingdom in western Dayue. The host can issue one command to the Black Dragon Kingdom.]

Heaven... Celestial Realm?

Lu Chen found it somewhat unbelievable. Although he knew that as his understanding of this world deepened, he would encounter more and more powerful individuals, and martial artists at the Grandmaster level would become increasingly worthless.

After all, many powerful individuals live deep in the mountains and forests and never come out, so he is currently unaware of their existence.

Lu Chen never expected that he would be able to obtain a Celestial Realm expert through the reward. This was a Celestial Realm expert!

The Celestial Realm was the martial arts limit he knew of in this world, and he never expected to have two ministers at the Celestial Realm so soon.

Lu Chen did not immediately issue orders to the Black Dragon Kingdom. He looked at the location of the Black Dragon Kingdom marked by the system.

The Black Dragon Kingdom is located directly west of Dayue, almost reaching the territory of the barbarians.

Lu Chen thought for a moment. It seemed unrealistic to send the Black Dragon Kingdom's army across Dayue to the Northern Kingdom right now. If the Black Dragon Kingdom's army entered Dayue's territory, it would be considered an act of war against Dayue.

As things stand, the 100,000 Black Dragon Guards of the Black Dragon Kingdom cannot be touched. However, having these 100,000 Black Dragon Guards can serve as a deterrent to the Great Yue Kingdom. If the Great Yue Kingdom launches an attack on the Northern Kingdom, the Black Dragon Kingdom can stab them in the back.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen said to the system, "Tell the Black Dragon Kingdom not to act rashly for the time being. Also, have them send someone to contact me and establish an information transmission channel."

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, the system voice sounded.

[The Black Dragon Kingdom has received the host's orders, and its ruler is sending envoys to the Northern Kingdom.]

After seeing the system notification, Lu Chen went to the desk and then opened the map of this world drawn by the Imperial Guards, and began to study it carefully again.

……

After returning to Dayue, Murong Xue'er went to see Emperor Yue immediately.

At this moment, only Murong Xue'er's cold voice could be heard inside the Empress's palace.

Outside the red curtain, Murong Xue'er was reporting the intelligence she had gathered in the Northern Kingdom.

A moment later, a gust of wind blew out from inside, causing the red curtain to sway incessantly.

Emperor Yue asked, "So, Zhuge Chongguang really hasn't broken through to the Celestial Realm?"

Murong Xue'er said, "Yes."

Emperor Yue chuckled softly, then said, "The Northern King is quite adept at deception. However, I'm curious, since they've already kept it a secret from the world for so long, why are they making it public now? Wouldn't it be better to continue concealing it and let other forces speculate?"

Murong Xue'er said, "This servant has not yet found out the specific reason why the Northern King suddenly decided to make this public."

Just then, Murong Xue'er suddenly remembered something and said, "This servant has something else to say."

The Emperor's emotionless voice immediately rang out, "Speak."

Murong Xue'er was about to tell Emperor Yue that her purpose in going to the Northern Kingdom had been discovered by the Northern King, but she suddenly found that she couldn't bring herself to speak.

The words were on the tip of my tongue, but I couldn't bring myself to say them.

Seeing that Murong Xue'er didn't continue immediately, Emperor Yue's displeased voice came, "What? Is there something you're having trouble saying?"

After hesitating for a moment, Murong Xue'er gritted her teeth and said, "The Northern King is already on guard against me. I suspect that he may have already discovered my purpose in approaching him."

Murong Xue'er ultimately couldn't bring herself to say it.

Emperor Yue said calmly, "You should let him know your purpose. Not only should you let him know your purpose, but you should also let him know that I no longer trust you."

(End of this chapter)