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

After hearing Liang Zong's answer, Lu Chen pondered for a moment.

Under normal circumstances, once the Embroidered Uniform Guard receives intelligence, they will send someone to Yancheng as soon as possible.

The fact that the Jinyiwei spies were able to leave the capital at the same time as the envoy sent by Lu Yi indicates that Lu Yi dispatched the envoy to the Northern Kingdom immediately after deciding to send it.

Lu Yi was very anxious, eager to make connections with Beiguo.

Lu Chen then said, "I understand. Go and inform the Grand Scholar of this information."

Lu Yi's delegation has not yet arrived in the Northern Kingdom. Lu Chen does not yet know exactly how Lu Yi intends to win him over. Although Lu Chen has already planned to go south, there is still about a year to go.

Lu Chen wanted to see if he could make a little use of Lu Yi.

After taking the letter from Lu Chen, Liang Zong said, "This subordinate takes his leave!"

Liang Zong then turned and left the study, heading to the government office next to the Hall of State Affairs.

Lu Chen didn't dwell on the matter for the time being. Before the delegation arrived in Yancheng, he didn't know Lu Yi's specific demands, nor what conditions Lu Yi would offer to win him over. Thinking about it now was useless; everything would have to wait until the delegation arrived in the Northern Kingdom.

It was evening.

While Lu Chen was having dinner, Mu Zixuan asked from the side, "Your Highness, the eldest princess of Da Wu has been at the palace for several days, but she hasn't come to Fengyun Palace for dinner even once. Why don't you tell her to come to Fengyun Palace for dinner?"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "No need for now. Let's wait until she gets used to life in the Northern Prince's Mansion."

Chu Yuqin said, "Chen'er, I saw that princess yesterday and found that her martial arts aura was on par with mine. She seems to have reached the Grandmaster realm. Letting her continue to live in the inner courtyard of the royal palace is probably a threat."

Wu Yunwan was, after all, a princess of an enemy country, and Chu Yuqin was always worried about her, fearing that Wu Yunwan might do something detrimental to the Northern Prince's Mansion.

Since Wu Yunwan arrived at the Northern Prince's Mansion, Chu Yuqin has been keeping a close eye on the courtyard where Wu Yunwan lives, fearing that Wu Yunwan might do something to Lu Chen's wives, concubines, or children.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, she's already my woman, she won't do anything reckless."

Chu Yuqin was unaware of the Dragon and Phoenix Tea, so she was very worried that Wu Yunwan would not be subdued by Lu Chen.

Seeing Lu Chen's confidence, Chu Yuqin only sighed inwardly and didn't say anything more.

After dinner, Lu Chen went directly to the courtyard where Wu Junwan lived.

Wu Yunwan had already eaten dinner and had just finished bathing when she came out of the bath. She was now wearing her red phoenix robe again.

Wu Junwan sat in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror. She was completely silent, lost in thought.

Just as she was lost in thought, the maid's voice came from the doorway.

Wu Junwan snapped out of her daze, her heart tightening, and she suddenly became extremely nervous.

he came!

It's really coming!

Who knows what kind of torment this little man will inflict on her next!

Before Wu Yunwan could even get up from the stool, Lu Chen walked up behind her, placed his hands on her shoulders, looked at her in the mirror, and whispered in her ear, "Your Majesty, you are so beautiful."

As Lu Chen spoke, he lifted Wu Junwan's hair with his hand and slowly smelled it, looking as if he was enjoying it.

Wu Junwan wanted to say something, but she found herself speechless.

When you're under someone's roof, what can she say? Could she ask Lu Chen to let her go? That little man wouldn't let her go. Besides, for her, sex is a pleasure in itself.

Wu Junwan sat in front of the mirror, still motionless, completely unaware of what to do or say next.

Seeing that Wu Junwan remained motionless, Lu Chen asked, "If Your Majesty can answer some of my questions, I don't need to sleep here tonight."

Upon hearing this, Wu Junwan nervously asked, "What do you want to know?"

Lu Chen asked, "I've heard that there's a misty area in the west of the continent. Anyone who enters the misty area almost never comes out again. But you and Yue Huang not only entered the misty area, but also came out, and you even have great strength. Yue Huang even broke through to the Celestial Realm. Of course, I'm not sure if she is really a Celestial."

Wu Junwan frowned slightly, not expecting Lu Chen to suddenly be interested in the matter of the Misty Zone.

Wu Junwan then warned, "The Misty Zone is dangerous; you'd better not be interested in that place."

Lu Chen brushed Wu Yunwan's hair aside, took a deep breath, and said, "That's my business. You just need to tell me what's inside the Misty Zone, or what's on the other side of the Misty Zone."

Wu Junwan said, "Since you are so interested in the affairs of the Misty Zone, then I will tell you some things."

"The Misty Zone is another world. The Empress and I once studied under the same master. After our master led us into the Misty Zone, the Empress and I lived there together for nearly ten years. During those ten years, I tried to return to visit my family, but no matter where I went, I couldn't escape the mist. Until one day, the earth trembled, and the mist suddenly disappeared briefly. Our master seemed to realize something and took the initiative to send the Empress and me back."

"I advise you not to even think about entering the Misty Zone. Within the Misty Zone, Celestials are nothing."

Lu Chen was taken aback upon hearing Wu Junwan's words.

Celestial beings are nothing at all?

Is it finally time when grandmasters are no better than dogs and celestial beings are everywhere?

This is not surprising, though. When Yun Xianxian visited the Northern King's Mansion last time, she told him that this world was just a low-level world and could not support too many powerful beings. Therefore, the Celestial Beings in this world are basically considered immortals.

Lu Chen asked curiously, "Since the Celestials are nothing to the people of the Misty Zone, why don't they leave the Misty Zone and directly send troops to occupy the major dynasties?"

Wu Yunwan said, "I don't know the specific reason either. It seems that there is some kind of restriction that prevents them from leaving the misty area. I have heard my master mention that it was just a coincidence that she was able to come out of the misty area."

Lu Chen thought for a moment, then continued, "Then why did your master eventually send you back?"

Wu Junwan said calmly, "Because she could tell that we still had worldly desires and had no intention of staying in her sect, she simply sent us back when the restrictions loosened."

Lu Chen said, "So that's how it is."

At this moment, Wu Junwan got up from the stool and walked to the bedside, saying as she walked, "Now that I have told you about the Misty Zone, you should keep your word and leave."

As soon as Wu Yunwan finished speaking, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her slender waist from behind. At this moment, Lu Chen whispered in her ear, "I only said that I wouldn't sleep here tonight, I didn't say that I was leaving immediately."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yunwan's mind went blank for a moment, then she angrily said, "You! You broke your promise!"

Lu Chen laughed and said, "How did I go back on my word? I just said I could stay here tonight, so I simply won't sleep here tonight, right?"

"With such a beauty like you here, I can't possibly sleep."

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, he pushed Wu Yunwan onto the bed and immediately pressed down on her. Wu Yunwan tried to struggle a little, but found that her internal energy was sealed, just like when Lu Chen hugged her earlier that day.

Wu Yunwan was now basically certain that as long as this young man made physical contact with her, her internal energy would be sealed and unable to circulate.

Could this guy have cast some kind of curse on himself?

Having cultivated in the Misty Immortal Sect for so many years, she had some understanding of incantations. Both she and the Moon Emperor had learned quite a few incantations, but she rarely used them and had even forgotten some of them.

Wu Yunwan thought to herself, "This must be some kind of curse. No wonder this man dared to do those things to me so brazenly, and even dared to let me live in the inner courtyard. It turns out he used some kind of curse on me."

The thought that she might have been under Lu Chen's spell made Wu Yunwan simply stop struggling and let Lu Chen's large hands roam freely over her body.

However, she didn't just sit and wait to be bullied by Lu Chen. She then asked, "The mysterious weapon of the Northern Kingdom is probably related to the Misty Zone, otherwise you wouldn't be so interested in it."

As Lu Chen took off Wu Yunwan's embroidered shoes, he fiddled with her body and said, "I have nothing to do with the Misty Zone. I'm just worried that one day a powerful enemy beyond my comprehension will suddenly appear in the west, so I plan to prepare in advance."

"Knowing yourself and your enemy makes it easier to defeat them."

"The reason why Da Wu suffered such a crushing defeat this time is because Da Wu simply does not understand the Northern Kingdom, and does not even know the power of the weapons used by the Northern Kingdom before rashly sending out troops."

Wu Yunwan said, "You don't need to worry at all... ah..."

Feeling Lu Chen's claws groping her body, Wu Yunwan hesitated, then let out a gasp. She quickly gritted her teeth to calm herself, and after a moment, she said, "The Misty Zone is protected by a barrier; the people inside can't come out. You have absolutely no need to worry."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "I don't believe that restriction can work indefinitely. Since you and Yue Huang were able to enter the mist zone and come out of it, and even your master came out of the mist zone, it means that the restriction has a big loophole."

"Or perhaps that restriction could be broken. If one day that restriction is broken, and powerful enemies from the Misty Zone emerge from within, and the Northern Kingdom is completely unprepared, wouldn't it only become slaves of a conquered nation?"

After hearing what Lu Chen said, Wu Yunwan felt that there was some truth to it, which made her slightly change her opinion of Lu Chen.

Surprisingly, this lecherous little man has some redeeming qualities; he even knows to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

Wu Junwan said, "If the people in the Misty Zone really come out, even if you are well prepared, you will not be a match for them."

"Take the Misty Immortal Sect, where I used to be, for example. The lowest level cultivator in the sect is a Celestial Being. Let's not even talk about whether your Northern Kingdom has any Celestial Beings. Even if you do have some, how could one or two Celestial Beings be a match for the Misty Immortal Sect?"

Upon hearing Wu Yunwan's words, Lu Chen immediately stopped what he was doing. He didn't reply right away, because what Wu Yunwan said was indeed very true. If those forces in the Misty Zone really broke through the so-called restrictions and came to this world, it would be a dimensional reduction attack for them.

If that's the case, then he must quickly improve his strength and become more powerful. Once he breaks through to the Celestial Realm, his cultivation level can continue to improve with the help of the system.

Wu Yunwan's words instantly made Lu Chen feel a sense of urgency. He had originally thought that unifying the major dynasties could be done slowly.

Now that I think about it, I'm afraid this can't be done slowly. What if the restrictions on the Misty Zone are broken by the people of that world before he even unifies the world? Wouldn't I be crushed by the enemies inside then?

Thinking of this, Lu Chen made another move. He pulled hard, and a piece of Wu Yunwan's phoenix robe was torn off instantly, revealing her fair and smooth skin.

Wu Junwan's voluptuous figure, graceful posture, and soft skin instantly ignited the wildness within Lu Chen.

Wu Junwan was about to say something more, but the next moment Lu Chen sealed her red lips, and she could only make "mmm" sounds.

Lu Chen's kiss quickly stirred Wu Yunwan's emotions. After a moment, Wu Yunwan's eyes became hazy, and her mind was filled with only Lu Chen's image.

Although Wu Yunwan knew that she might have been cursed by Lu Chen, she didn't care anymore. All she wanted now was to have marital relations with this man.

After kissing for a while, Lu Chen stood up slightly, their lips parted, and Lu Chen gazed at Wu Junwan's alluring face, saying in a deep voice, "Wanwan, you are so beautiful, I love you to death."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Wu Junwan did not respond. Instead, she instinctively wrapped her arms around Lu Chen's neck and kissed his lips. In an instant, springtime was in full bloom.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Chen put his arm around Wu Junwan's waist and whispered in her ear, "Wanwan, do you love me?"

Wu Yunwan was completely captivated at this point; she was no longer thinking for herself. She subconsciously uttered, "I...I love you too..."

Lu Chen smiled slightly, then continued, "Am I your husband?"

"Yes……"

Lu Chen continued to coax, "How about you call me husband?"

"Husband... my lord..."

"wrong!"

Wu Yunwan's mind suddenly cleared.

She instantly thought of the bet she made with Lu Chen. If she called Lu Chen "husband" or said "I love you" to him within a month, she would lose and have to stay in the Northern Prince's Mansion for the rest of her life, bearing him children.

it's over...

She lost in just a few days...

However, Wu Yunwan's regret quickly vanished without a trace. All her troubles disappeared temporarily, and only the joy that Lu Chen brought her remained in her mind.

……

early morning.

Magpies were chirping by the window, and the maids of the Northern Prince's mansion were changing shifts.

The maids at Wu Junwan's door yawned, quickly left the door, handed over to the maids who were changing shifts, and then hurried away.

After guarding the door all night, they couldn't take it anymore. They were at the age when their hearts were just beginning to open to love, and having to hear things they shouldn't have all night, the young maids were all blushing.

The room was still making noise, and some voices could be faintly heard outside.

inside the room.

Just like last time, Lu Chen pressed down on Wu Junwan's back, embracing her soft body and whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

After recovering, Wu Yunwan asked resentfully, "Is this how you treat all your women?"

Wu Junwan felt that Lu Chen was treating her like a female slave, which is why she acted recklessly.

Lu Chen replied with a smile, "That's not true. It mainly depends on the person. If the person I share a bed with is below the fifth rank, I will know how to be gentle and considerate."

"If the woman I share a bed with has reached the Grandmaster level or above, then I have no reason to be gentle with her."

Wu Yunwan was slightly taken aback. She was already a Grandmaster, no wonder this bastard didn't treat her like a human being at all.

But that's nothing. What angered her the most was that she lost her bet with Lu Chen.

She lost the bet, and according to the wager, she would have to be Lu Chen's wife or concubine for the rest of her life and bear his children.

At this moment, Lu Chen asked in her ear, "My dear wife, do you still remember our bet?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Yunwan's expression instantly changed, but since Lu Chen was pinning her down, he couldn't see her face turn cold.

Wu Yunwan then said, "A bet? What bet? When did I ever make any bet with you?"

Wu Yunwan thought that since Lu Chen had cheated and stayed yesterday, she could also deny the bet with Lu Chen.

As the eldest princess of the Great Wu, she was the one who conquered other men; how could she possibly be conquered by a man more than ten years younger than herself?

That bastard wants her to have his children? Don't even think about it.

Seeing that Wu Yunwan denied it, Lu Chen said with a smile, "It's no use denying it. Anyway, you've already lost the bet. From now on, you'll stay obediently in the Northern Prince's Mansion and bear me children."

Wu Yunwan coldly replied, "Unless you imprison me, I will absolutely not abide by that so-called agreement."

Wu Junwan simply stopped acting altogether.

Seeing that Wu Yunwan was unwilling to keep her promise, Lu Chen was not angry. He simply said, "I like someone who is stubborn. The last one who was so stubborn, now she feels uncomfortable if she doesn't come to the Northern Prince's Mansion to practice calligraphy with me for a few days."

"I'm curious to know how long you can hold out."

At this point, Lu Chen breathed into Wu Junwan's ear.

Wu Junwan didn't know who Lu Chen was talking about, but she realized that Lu Chen probably really had some means to make her submit.

This young man is so confident, could it be because he's cast some kind of spell on himself? (End of Chapter)