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

After Lu Chen left the Prince's Mansion for the generator testing base, Wu Yunwan sat down in the courtyard. She glanced at Murong Xue'er's room and found the door closed, so she asked the maid beside her, "Madam Murong hasn't gotten up yet?"

The maid replied, "Your Highness, Madam Murong left the palace early this morning."

Wu Yunwan and Lu Chen had been busy all night and woke up late today. They then soaked in the bath for a while, so it was even later when they came out. Murong Xue'er had already gone to the mansion by then.

Wu Yunwan then asked curiously, "What did you call me, Princess, today?"

The maidservant quickly replied, "Your Highness, this is the Prince's order."

Wu Junwan snorted. She thought that guy would play this role-playing game for the rest of his life, but she didn't expect him to get tired of it so quickly.

Well, she was already tired of being called "Your Majesty" by others.

Just as Wu Junwan was lost in thought, Murong Xue'er's voice came from the courtyard gate, "Your Highness, why are you up so early?"

Wu Yunwan looked up and saw that it was Murong Xue'er who had returned. She snorted and said, "Good morning? The sun is already high in the sky."

Seeing that Wu Yunwan's tone was a bit off and she seemed unhappy, Murong Xue'er thought to herself, "It seems that the Northern King said something to her."

Wu Yunwan then said, "Murong Xue'er, I treated you as a friend, but you turned around and betrayed me!"

Upon hearing this, Murong Xue'er not only did not become nervous, but smiled slightly and then said, "Your Highness, you should know that I am merely a tool of the Prince. As a tool of the Prince, I naturally have to stand on the Prince's side."

Although Murong Xue'er was just a maid in Dayue, and Wu Junwan was of a much higher status, they are no longer in Dayue or Dawu, but in the Northern Kingdom, and specifically in the Northern King's Mansion.

They are all Lu Chen's women now, and there is no longer any difference in their status, so Murong Xue'er is not afraid of Wu Yunwan.

Murong Xue'er continued, "If Your Highness is afraid that I will be spying on you, you can tell the Prince and have me leave this courtyard."

Wu Yunwan said expressionlessly, "Fine, you're a pitiful person too, so I won't make things difficult for you."

Murong Xue'er asked, "The Prince has been visiting His Highness's room for half a month now. I wonder if His Highness has changed his mind?"

Hearing this, Wu Yunwan frowned. The thought of it still infuriated her. She then looked coldly at Murong Xue'er and said, "I suppose he tamed you in this way?"

"That's a brilliant tactic!"

Murong Xue'er didn't say much. Seeing that Wu Yunwan's face had turned pale, Murong Xue'er knew that Wu Yunwan had completely given in and that she probably wouldn't dare to have the same thoughts again.

Wu Yunwan continued, "Qingrou sent you to the Northern Prince's Mansion; that guy really got off easy."

Upon hearing Wu Yunwan mention Emperor Yue, Murong Xue'er asked curiously, "Your Highness, now that things have come to this, have you made your choice?"

Wu Yunwan asked, "What choice?"

Murong Xue'er asked, "If one day, Your Highness goes to war against Dayue, whose side will you be on?"

This……

Wu Junwan was taken aback.

She had never thought about this question before.

Yuehuang is her best friend and sister, while Luchen is her man, and she can't even live without him. How can she choose?

Whether it's the Emperor Yue or Lu Chen, any mishap to either of them would be a heavy blow to her.

For a moment, Wu Junwan felt incredibly conflicted.

Murong Xue'er then said, "If Your Highness is feeling conflicted and doesn't know how to choose, then this servant has a good suggestion."

Wu Yunwan didn't directly ask Murong Xue'er for advice. Instead, she said suspiciously, "It seems that man wants to use you to pass on a message to me again."

Wu Yunwan didn't think that Murong Xue'er was the one who wanted to ask this question. She suspected that Lu Chen wanted to see how she would choose, so he sent Murong Xue'er to test her.

Murong Xue'er did not argue, but continued, "If Your Highness really doesn't know who to choose, then don't choose anyone, and wait until they decide."

Wu Yunwan was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Do you want me to watch them kill each other?"

Murong Xue'er said, "This is the best option for Your Highness. If the prince loses, Her Majesty the Empress might just imprison the prince's power for your sake and then hand him over to you."

"If the Empress loses, then Your Highness will have absolutely no reason to be anxious."

Wu Yunwan asked, "Why is that?"

Murong Xue'er said, "Based on my understanding of the Prince, the Empress will most likely become his woman, just like you."

Upon hearing this, Wu Junwan's face instantly darkened.

She didn't think Murong Xue'er was talking nonsense; on the contrary, she felt that what Murong Xue'er said was very likely to come true.

When she first arrived in the Northern Kingdom, Lu Chen made her play the role of the Empress, even making her wear the same phoenix robe as the Empress Yue, and even decorating her room the same as the Empress Yue's palace.

This man must have designs on his best friend, which is why he had her impersonate the empress.

Thinking about it this way, once Dayue is defeated, the first thing the Northern King will do will definitely be to kidnap his good sister and bring her to the Northern King's mansion, and then treat her like he would treat himself.

They might even have to serve that wicked thing together!

The mere thought of that scene made Wu Yunwan's face stiffen.

Based on her understanding of Emperor Yue, she doubted whether, if that day truly came, Emperor Yue would choose to destroy his dantian to preserve his innocence.

The Empress Yue is a proud person. She may not care too much about her innocence, but she certainly cannot tolerate being defeated by a little man and then being humiliated by him in various ways.

Seeing that Wu Yunwan remained silent, Murong Xue'er said nothing more. "I have other matters to attend to, so I'll return to my room first."

As soon as she finished speaking, Murong Xue'er turned around and went back to her room, leaving Wu Yunwan sitting in the pavilion, pondering how to handle the relationship between Lu Chen and the Emperor Yue.

To be honest, she didn't initially think Lu Chen was a match for Yue Huang, but now she was a little uncertain. Lu Chen could even produce a beauty pill, which proved that there must be a powerful person behind him.

If the Northern Kingdom declares war on Dayue, Dayue might actually be no match for them.

Thinking of this, Wu Junwan couldn't help but sigh, knowing she could only take it one step at a time.

Just as Wu Junwan was filled with worry, a maid entered the courtyard and said, "Your Highness, someone outside the palace is requesting an audience. She claims to be your protector."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yunwan immediately stood up and walked towards the outer courtyard, saying, "Tell her to go to the Hundred Flowers Garden in the outer courtyard."

The maidservant immediately replied, "Yes, Princess."

A short while later, Hu Shu arrived at the Hundred Flowers Garden, and Wu Yunwan immediately dismissed all the maids from the garden.

After the maids left, Hu Shu immediately bowed to Wu Yunwan, "Greetings, Princess!"

Wu Yunwan asked directly, "Senior Hu, what brings you to see me?"

Hu Shu immediately took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Wu Yunwan, "This is His Majesty's letter."

Wu Yunwan was taken aback for a moment, then took the letter from Hu Shu and began to read it carefully and confidently.

In his letter, the Emperor Yue inquired about her well-being, asking if she had been bullied or needed help. He also said that if she wanted to leave the Northern Prince's Mansion or the Northern Kingdom, she could tell him anytime and he would immediately send someone to bring her to Dayue.

Upon seeing the Emperor's letter, Wu Junwan became even more anxious.

She really didn't want to see her best friend and that young man clash.

Hu Shu then asked, "Your Highness, I've heard that the Northern Prince seems to have allowed Murong Xue'er to also live in the Northern Prince's residence. I wonder if they've ever shared a room?"

Upon hearing Hu Shu's words, Wu Junwan came to her senses and replied calmly, "The Northern Prince did indeed allow Murong Xue'er to move into the Northern Prince's Mansion, but he did not give Murong Xue'er a separate courtyard. Instead, he made her live in the same courtyard as me to serve me."

This……

Hu Shu was stunned. She didn't understand what the Northern King was doing and why he would let Wu Yunwan and Murong Xue'er live together.

Wu Yunwan continued, "Although the Northern King is fond of beautiful women, he doesn't seem to have touched Murong Xue'er's body. Perhaps it's because he has too many women in his harem. Although Murong Xue'er is beautiful, she is not enough to seduce the Northern King."

Upon hearing Wu Yunwan's words, Hu Shu fell into deep thought. She did not doubt Wu Yunwan's words. She was thinking that if the Northern King had no interest in Murong Xue'er's body and never touched Murong Xue'er's body, would the Empress's plan fail?

Wu Yunwan asked, "Senior Hu, you don't seem to trust Murong Xue'er?"

Hu Shu was taken aback for a moment, then came to her senses and replied, "Why does the princess ask that?"

Wu Yunwan said, "If you trust Murong Xue'er, then you would probably give the letter to her directly so she can give it to me. And I sense that you don't want Murong Xue'er to know something?"

Hu Shu immediately said, "Your Highness, this is not my idea. The reason I did this is His Majesty's will."

Wu Yunwan said, "So it means gentle."

"If there's nothing else, Senior Hu, you should go back now. If I find out any news, I will definitely go to the Princess's residence to tell you."

Hu Shu said, "Alright, I'll head back now. Take care, Your Highness."

Hu Shu then turned and left the Northern Prince's Mansion.

Seeing Hu Shu's back, Wu Yunwan looked at the letter in her hand again. She couldn't help but wonder why her good friend would send Murong Xue'er to get close to the Northern King if she didn't trust Murong Xue'er.

Sending Murong Xue'er to the Northern Prince's residence was purely to deliver food to that man. (End of Chapter)