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

Hearing Wu Junwan's answer, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Yesterday, they thought Wu Junwan had been imprisoned and that they would hardly see her again.

If they have difficulty seeing Wu Yunwan in the future and cannot communicate with her, they will not know how to act or how to cooperate with her in implementing her plans.

At this moment, an attendant asked, "Your Highness, besides allowing you to see us, does the Northern King also allow you to leave the Northern King's residence?"

As soon as the attendant finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Wu Yunwan again.

Although they can now see Wu Yunwan, they are still in the Northern Prince's residence, and in this place, they have no way to discuss their plans with her.

Only after Wu Junwan left the Northern Prince's residence did they dare to discuss certain matters with peace of mind.

Wu Yunwan said, "The Northern King has not forbidden me from leaving the Northern King's Mansion, but my activities are limited to Yancheng and I cannot leave Yancheng."

Hearing Wu Junwan's answer, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they could leave the Northern Prince's Mansion, it would be better for them to find any room to talk about things than to stay in the Northern Prince's Mansion.

At this moment, Hu Shu's gaze was fixed on Wu Junwan's stunningly beautiful face.

For some reason, Hu Shu felt that Wu Yunwan had changed a lot.

Wu Junwan's skin seemed to have become more radiant, even more beautiful, and full of the charm of a mature woman.

Hu Shu didn't think much of it; she guessed that it was probably because Wu Yunwan had broken through to the Grandmaster level.

After Wu Yunwan broke through to the Grandmaster realm, she must have expelled some impurities from her body, which is why her skin looks even whiter and more tender.

Hu Shu suddenly remembered the task Emperor Yue had given her, and then she said directly to Wu Yunwan, "Your Highness, before I came to the Northern Kingdom, His Majesty asked me to investigate a matter. I would like to trouble Your Highness with this task. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing Hu Shu's words, Wu Junwan asked in confusion, "What is it?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Yunwan immediately thought of the phoenix robe and the bedroom, and she immediately guessed what Hu Shu was going to talk about.

Hu Shu then leaned close to Wu Junwan's ear and whispered, "His Majesty sent a woman named Murong Xue'er to approach the Prince of the North. I would like to ask Your Highness to help me find out if this woman has ever shared a bed with the Prince of the North."

The Empress was eager to know whether Murong Xue'er had controlled Lu Chen, so she sent Hu Shu to Wu Yunwan's side this time not only to protect Wu Yunwan, but also to further gather intelligence on the Northern Kingdom.

Upon hearing Hu Shu's words, Wu Junwan thought to herself that it was indeed related to that woman.

Wu Yunwan then said, "Yes, I will find an opportunity to inquire."

Hu Shu immediately bowed and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Your Highness."

Wu Yunwan said, "Senior Hu, you don't need to be so polite."

At this moment, a female guard said, "Your Highness, you are now alone in the Northern Prince's residence with no one to take care of you. Why don't you talk to the Northern Prince and ask him to leave a few female guards to take care of you?"

No matter what, Wu Junwan is the eldest princess of the Great Wu Kingdom. She came to the Northern Kingdom as a hostage, so how could she not have her own people by her side? If she didn't have her own people by her side, it would be very difficult for her to send messages.

Wu Yunwan said, "No need. The Northern King will not allow my people to stay in the Northern King's residence."

If it's just monitoring her alone, that's fine. But if Wu Yunwan has other people from Da Wu around her, then the guard work at the Northern Prince's Mansion will be greatly increased. Wu Yunwan doesn't think that little man would allow his people to stay at the Northern Prince's Mansion.

Wu Junwan continued, "You should go back for now. If anything happens in the future, I will have the maids of the Northern Prince's Mansion inform you in advance."

"You don't need to come to the Northern Prince's residence next time. If there is anything to discuss, I will go directly to the princess's residence that the Northern Prince has arranged for me."

This was, after all, the Northern Prince's residence, and they couldn't discuss matters here. Therefore, Wu Junwan didn't plan to send her attendants to the Northern Prince's residence to find her again.

Hu Shu and the others instantly understood Wu Yunwan's meaning, and they said in unison, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Hu Shu said, "Then please take care, Your Highness. I'll take them back to the Princess's residence now."

Wu Junwan nodded slightly and said, "Yes, let's go back."

Hu Shu then left the Northern Prince's Mansion with Wu Yunwan's entourage.

Watching their departing figures, Wu Junwan sighed softly, wondering if she could withstand the pressure for a month and get the cannon blueprints from Lu Chen.

If she could get her hands on the blueprints for that mysterious weapon, it would be worth it even if she had to share a bed with Lu Chen for the next six months.

at the same time.

The study of the Northern Prince's residence.

Lu Chen sat in the chair, flipping through the system notifications.

[Congratulations, host, you have gained another woman. You have been awarded the Gatling gun manufacturing blueprint.]

[The host cultivates relationships with his wives and concubines once, and his Qi Refining Technique experience points increase...]

[Host and wives/concubines achieve telepathic connection x20, reward: two Breakthrough Pills.]

……

[The host cultivates relationships with his wives and concubines once, and his Qi Refining Technique experience points increase...]

[The host and his/her wives/concubines are now in perfect harmony (x10). Reward: 20 Beauty Pills (Youth Preservation Pills).]

Looking at the system interface in front of him, Lu Chen fell into deep thought.

Who should use the two Breakthrough Pills?

Should it be given to his woman or to a military general?

Let's give them to military officers. The Prince's Palace already has two Grandmasters, so there's no need to add more. He'll be heading south in a year, and he'll need quite a few Grandmaster-level military officers then.

Wenren Lie has already broken through to the Grandmaster realm, so he doesn't need the Breakthrough Pill.

Why not give one to Xuanyuan Chen and the other to Wei Siyuan?

Both of these are generals summoned by the system and are absolutely loyal to him, so giving them to him is no problem.

Moreover, Wei Siyuan's navy is basically complete. Although they are wooden steam warships, they are still usable. When they march south to defend the emperor, the navy may play a significant role.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen immediately said to the maid at the door, "Have General Xuanyuan come to the Prince's Mansion. Also, have the Embroidered Uniform Guard inform Wei Siyuan to return to Yancheng."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Not long after, Xuan Yuan Chen arrived at the Prince's Mansion. At this time, Wu Yun Wan was still in the outer courtyard. When she saw a grandmaster in armor heading in the direction of Lu Chen's study, she immediately became curious and wanted to know what this martial arts master was doing at the Prince's Mansion.

However, considering her sensitive status, Wu Yunwan did not follow them directly. Instead, she stayed in a pavilion in the outer courtyard, pretending to drink tea while observing the situation in the outer courtyard of the Northern Prince's Mansion.

At this moment.

study.

After arriving at Lu Chen's study, Xuan Yuan Chen bowed to Lu Chen and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Lu Chen nodded slightly. "No need for formalities."

Xuanyuan Chen asked, "I wonder why Your Majesty has summoned me...?"

Lu Chen took out a Breakthrough Pill and said, "This is a Breakthrough Pill. After taking it, your strength will be raised to the Grandmaster level."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan Chen was taken aback.

The next moment, his eyes were filled with a burning light; he had been stuck at the Grandmaster level for a long time.

Xuan Yuanchen knew very well that if he wanted to gain the Northern King's further attention, he had to play a role when the Northern King went south to defend the king.

Next, they will face the Grandmasters of the Great Xia. Although the Northern Kingdom already possesses powerful firearms, firearms alone are not enough to kill a Grandmaster. Therefore, to play an important role, he must break through to the Grandmaster realm.

During this period, he was anxious because he couldn't break through to the Grandmaster realm, especially after he learned that Wenren Lie had already broken through to the Grandmaster realm, which made him even more worried.

Wenren Lie and he both came from Dayu City, but he broke through while he hadn't.

Xuan Yuan Chen asked with some uncertainty, "Your Majesty, is this Breakthrough Pill for me?"

Lu Chen smiled but didn't answer. He simply threw the Breakthrough Pill to Xuan Yuan Chen, who quickly caught it.

"Thank you for the elixir, Your Highness!"

Lu Chen said, "I plan to form another combined arms battalion. This force will not only have infantry and cavalry, but also artillery. From now on, this force will be under your command."

"As for the defense of Yancheng, I intend to temporarily entrust it to your sister."

"What does General Xuanyuan think?"

(End of this chapter)