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

Chapter 412 Chen Wanrong's Suspicion

Upon hearing the maid's words, Xue Linglong did not linger at the Northern Prince's residence. She immediately got up and returned to the Lu residence to inform Lu Yi that Lu Chen wanted to see Lu Yi.

Upon hearing from Xue Linglong that Lu Chen wanted to see him, Lu Yi was overjoyed. He believed that Lu Chen had made a decision and would most likely agree to help him.

in the afternoon.

North Palace.

Inside the Hundred Flowers Garden.

Lu Chen and Lu Yi sat at the stone table. Lu Chen poured Lu Yi a cup of tea and then said, "Brother, I've been thinking about this for the past few days and I think what you said before makes a lot of sense. Now that Father has been misled by treacherous officials, as a prince of Great Xia, we really cannot stand idly by."

"Therefore, I have decided to help my elder brother take Heyang County, and then provide him with some material support to facilitate his recruitment of soldiers."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Lu Yi said happily, "Then thank you very much, Ninth Brother. After I successfully defend the king, I will definitely respect our previous agreement and help you establish an empire in the north."

Lu Chen smiled and then said, "However, if Your Majesty goes to Heyang County, your situation may be quite dangerous and the conditions may be quite harsh. Why don't Your Majesty's family stay in the Northern Kingdom?"

Lu Yi's face darkened instantly. He immediately understood Lu Chen's meaning. Lu Chen intended to use Xue Linglong and the others as hostages to prevent them from ignoring the Northern Kingdom's demands once Lu Chen's power grew.

Lu Yi hated being threatened, but since he was currently under someone else's roof and needed to rely on Lu Chen to develop his power, he had no choice but to agree to this request.

Lu Yi said, "Thank you for your kindness, Ninth Brother. Then I'll trouble you to take care of your sister-in-law and the others for my elder brother."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will definitely take good care of them for you."

Lu Yi clenched his fists slightly. He suddenly realized that his ninth brother was a womanizer and probably still had feelings for Xue Linglong.

Once he goes to Heyang County, he and Xue Linglong will be separated. Would Lu Chen take advantage of this time to do something to Xue Linglong?

Thinking of this, Lu Yi felt extremely angry, but then he thought, what does a woman matter when it comes to the throne and the power in his hands?

Moreover, the reason he married Xue Linglong in the first place was because he valued the power of her family. Now that the Xue family is no longer useful, although Xue Linglong still has ties with the Demonic Sect, the Demonic Sect hasn't sent anyone to look for her for a long time. Nobody knows if the Demonic Sect has given up on Xue Linglong.

If the Demonic Sect has already given up on Xue Linglong, then he has no way to reconnect with the Demonic Sect through Xue Linglong, so he might as well just leave Xue Linglong in the Northern Kingdom.

Unfortunately, Xue Linglong was a great beauty, and because he had practiced the demonic arts given to him by the Demonic Sect, he had never been able to touch her body. Thinking of this, Lu Yi felt somewhat unwilling.

Forget it, once he becomes emperor, he can have any kind of woman he wants.

At this moment, Lu Yi asked, "Ninth Brother, how do you plan to help me? Will you lend me troops directly, or send someone to help me conquer Heyang County?"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "I will send troops south directly to help my brother occupy Heyang County first. Once my brother has built up his own power and recruited a certain number of soldiers, I will send the soldiers from the North back."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi was taken aback. What he was actually thinking was to have Lu Chen lend him troops directly. In this way, his group would have the opportunity to win over the soldiers of the Northern Kingdom, and perhaps even obtain the weapons from the Northern Kingdom.

Once he possessed the weapons of the Northern Kingdom, he would no longer be subject to Lu Chen's restrictions. He hadn't expected Lu Chen to be so vigilant, giving him no chance at all.

Lu Yi couldn't make any demands at this point, since he was the one who asked Lu Chen to lend him the man, and he wasn't in a position to make demands of Lu Chen.

After regaining his senses, Lu Yi said with a smile, "Then thank you very much, Ninth Brother."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "No need to thank me, it's what I should do."

Both of them smiled, but each harbored their own ulterior motives.

After Lu Yi left, Lu Chen summoned Xuan Yuan Chen and explained the matter of heading south. Lu Chen planned to have Xuan Yuan Chen practice commanding combined arms battalions in Heyang County first.

Xuan Yuan Chen is destined to be a commander, and he cannot continue to view a war from the perspective of a former heavy cavalry commander. He must have a holistic view.

Upon hearing Lu Chen's suggestion to march south and attack Heyang County, Xuan Yuan Chen was overjoyed. He had recently taken over the newly formed combined arms battalion in the Northern Kingdom, which numbered over 200,000 men, but he had not yet had the opportunity to command them in battle. Compared to commanding tens of thousands of heavy cavalry, commanding an army of 200,000 was indeed a challenging task for him.

night.

After dinner, Lu Chen went to Yunrong Courtyard. Although Yun Xianxian was also there, he had no choice but to go there for Chen Wanrong's sake, since she wanted to play Jenga.

When Lu Chen entered the courtyard, he did not see Yun Xianxian. Lu Chen breathed a sigh of relief and went straight to Chen Wanrong's bedroom.

After opening Chen Wanrong's room door, he said with a smile, "Rongrong, my darling, your husband is here."

As soon as Lu Chen closed the door and turned around, he froze.

Yun Xianxian was sitting cross-legged on Chen Wanrong's bed, her eyes fixed on her as if she had spotted some prey.

"Master...Master...what are you doing here?"

Yun Xianxian said expressionlessly, "Rongrong has only been in the Northern Kingdom for a few days, and you've already spent those days having fun with her. Does she even need to cultivate anymore?"

Lu Chen said speechlessly, "Master, Rongrong has finally come down the mountain once in a while. We are, after all, Daoist partners. You can't even forbid us from doing something like this, can you?"

Yun Xianxian didn't waste any more words with Lu Chen. She said, "There's something wrong with Xue Linglong, who often comes to the Prince's Mansion. Her aura is rather nauseating. Although I don't know what she uses to conceal her martial arts aura, the evil she exudes can't bewitch me. You'd better be careful around her."

Lu Chen was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Yun Xianxian had also seen through Xue Linglong's extraordinary abilities. "Thank you for the reminder, Master. This disciple understands."

"Master, it's so late, why don't you go back to your room and rest?"

Yun Xianxian said, "I have already spoken to Rongrong. I will lend you my strength for the night. You can help me recover my strength."

Lu Chen frowned, about to say something, when suddenly his body flew up and landed on the bed, lying flat on his back.

Just like last time in the study, Yun Xianxian did not touch Lu Chen's body, but simply sat cross-legged to the side.

With a wave of her hand, Yun Xian tore Lu Chen's clothes to shreds. Lu Chen was somewhat helpless; this woman had done that kind of thing to him again.

No, I have to find a way to get close to Yun Xianxian's body.

Today at the Northern Prince's Mansion, Yun Xianxian drank quite a bit of Dragon and Phoenix Tea. As long as someone touches Yun Xianxian's body, her internal energy will be sealed. He wants to show this woman how powerful he is.

However, Lu Chen was only thinking about it. He was currently unable to move, and the spiritual energy within his body was once again actively drawn out, forming a cycle with the spiritual energy in his body.

Seeing Yun Xianxian's icy face, Lu Chen's inner fire was completely ignited. He really wanted to teach Yun Xianxian a lesson, but because of this, he found that his cultivation with Yun Xianxian had entered a more perfect state.

Because his possessiveness towards Yun Xianxian was completely aroused, he and Yun Xianxian perfectly met the cultivation conditions for the Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique.

Lu Chen felt like he was being used as a cultivation tool again. After struggling a few times, he realized there was no way to stop, so he simply gave up. Since this fairy liked to watch, then let her watch.

After cultivating for a while, Yun Xianxian suddenly had a strange feeling. A blush appeared on her cold and beautiful cheeks, and then she felt her body becoming hot.

When her gaze fell on Lu Chen's body, she suddenly had a desire to get close to him and have sex with him.

This is……

Yun Xianxian immediately realized that something was wrong.

She frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "So this is the negative effect of this technique."

If one cultivates this technique for too long, those kinds of thoughts will arise, but it's impossible for her to have that kind of thing with this man.

In order to regain her strength, Yun Xianxian had no choice but to continue cultivating. After an unknown amount of time, Yun Xianxian could no longer bear it and immediately stopped.

At this moment, Lu Chen also woke up from his dream. His gaze fell on Yun Xianxian's face and found that Yun Xianxian's face was flushed, her forehead was covered with fragrant sweat, and her hair was wet and stuck to her cheeks, making her even more charming and beautiful.

What's going on?

Their bodies weren't touching, and Yun Xianxian was just meditating and cultivating. How did Yun Xianxian end up like this?

Yun Xianxian took a few deep breaths to calm her inner turmoil, and after a while, she finally recovered.

The moment he recovered, Yun Xianxian's icy gaze fell on Lu Chen. Being stared at so intently by Yun Xianxian, Lu Chen felt a chill run down his spine once again.

Lu Chen asked, "Master... what's wrong?"

Yun Xianxian said expressionlessly, "I'm fine."

Yun Xianxian thought to herself, "It seems that this technique does indeed stir up the desires deep within a person's heart. If I completely cut off my desires, I will not be able to use this technique to cultivate. The essence of this technique is to use people's desires to cultivate."

After sensing the power within her body, Yun Xianxian sighed. At this rate of cultivation, she didn't know when she would be able to recover.

Seeing that Yun Xianxian suddenly stopped speaking and instead sighed, Lu Chen asked, "Why did you sigh, Master?"

Yun Xianxian said, "At the current rate of recovery, I don't know when I will be able to recover my peak strength."

Lu Chen asked, "How did Master's strength decline?"

Yun Xianxian replied, "After I fell into this world, I was suppressed by the Heavenly Dao of this world. I wanted to resist, but the Heavenly Dao sent down a lightning tribulation, which caused me to be seriously injured. This is why my realm and strength dropped drastically."

Upon hearing Yun Xianxian's answer, Lu Chen wondered if his Rejuvenation Hand technique could help Yun Xianxian recover.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen's lips curled up slightly, and then he said, "Master, actually, I have a way to help you recover quickly, but you need to pay a small price."

Hearing this, Yun Xianxian asked curiously, "You have a way? What way? The injury I suffered was caused by the Heavenly Dao, what good solution do you have?"

Lu Chen said, "If Master doesn't believe me, then this disciple won't say anything more."

Yun Xianxian thought for a moment and concluded that Lu Chen's ability to obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique proved that he still had some opportunities, and perhaps he really did have some solutions.

Thinking of this, Yun Xianxian said, "Tell me your idea. If it works, I will not restrict you from seeing Rongrong anymore. You can see each other whenever you want."

Lu Chen said directly, "The method I'm referring to is dual cultivation with me."

Upon hearing this, Yun Xianxian's jade-like cheeks instantly turned icy cold, and a layer of frost formed around her body.

Lu Chen continued, "The dual cultivation I'm referring to isn't the kind of dual cultivation my master uses. It involves physical contact. While my master's method of dual cultivation from a distance can also restore strength, its effectiveness is greatly reduced and can't compare to the method of dual cultivation where bodies are touching."

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, Yun Xianxian coldly said, "Do you think I don't know what you're up to? You actually dared to plot against me! Aren't you afraid that I might kill you in a fit of rage!"

Lu Chen calmly said, "Disciple believes that Master is not the kind of unreasonable person."

Yun Xianxian then said, "That's enough. Don't mention this matter again."

How could she not know that for the dual cultivation method to achieve the best effect, it requires someone like Chen Wanrong and Lu Chen? But how could she possibly do such a shameful thing with her disciple?

Lu Chen, that little rascal, actually had thoughts of betraying his master and ancestors!

At this moment, Yun Xianxian stood up, waved her hand, and disappeared instantly.

The next moment, Chen Wanrong appeared out of thin air on the bed. Chen Wanrong was meditating in the next room when she suddenly felt her body being pulled by something. When she opened her eyes, she found Lu Chen lying naked on the bed, looking at her with burning eyes.

Chen Wanrong was slightly stunned. Didn't her master say that she had important matters to discuss with Lu Chen? Why was Lu Chen not wearing any clothes to cover himself...?

Could it be that they just...

Chen Wanrong was immediately stunned...

How could they...

Isn't her master also Lu Chen's master?

How could Lu Chen do something so disrespectful and treacherous to his master!

Seeing Chen Wanrong staring at him blankly, Lu Chen knew that Chen Wanrong must have misunderstood something, and Lu Chen was too lazy to explain.

He had just been thoroughly enraged by Yun Xianxian, and before Chen Wanrong could even react, Lu Chen pounced on her and pinned her down on the bed.

Just as Chen Wanrong was about to ask Lu Chen what had happened, her red lips were suddenly silenced by Lu Chen's mouth.

"Mmm..."

Chen Wanrong decided to ask Lu Chen what had happened after everything was over.

at the same time.

The Xuanyuan family.

Xuan Yuan Chen was discussing something with Xuan Yuan Chao Ge when Xuan Yuan Yun Qi returned home. Seeing her older brother excitedly talking to Xuan Yuan Chao Ge, Xuan Yuan Yun Qi curiously went over to them.

Upon seeing Xuan Yuan Yunqi return, Xuan Yuan Chen smiled and said, "Little sister, I have good news for you!"

Xuan Yuan Yunqi asked curiously, "What good news?"

Xuan Yuan Chen said proudly, "Your older brother will be leading troops south in a few days! At that time, the defense of the entire Yan City will be handed over to you!"

Although Xuan Yuan Yunqi took over the guards near Yancheng immediately after returning, Xuan Yuan Chen did not completely relinquish control, because there were quite a few guards, and Xuan Yuan Chen was worried that Xuan Yuan Yunqi was not yet capable of managing the entire guard battalion.

However, after Xuan Yuan Chen left this time, the entire Imperial Guard Battalion was now under the complete responsibility of Xuan Yuan Yun Qi, which presented a great opportunity for her to hone her skills.

Upon hearing Xuan Yuan Chen's words, Xuan Yuan Yun Qi was stunned. She hadn't expected that her older brother would have the opportunity to lead troops south.

and many more……

Should we lead our troops south?

Xuan Yuan Yunqi then asked, "Does Your Highness intend to vie for the throne?"

Xuan Yuan Chen replied, "No, Your Highness only plans to help the First Prince occupy Heyang County first, and then let the First Prince test the waters of the court."

Xuan Yuan Yunqi said, "So that's how it is."

Seeing that Xuan Yuan Yunqi's expression was somewhat cold, Xuan Yuan Chen said, "Didn't you always want to control an army on your own? Now that the entire Imperial Guard has been handed over to you, why do you seem a little unhappy?"

Xuan Yuan Yunqi said, "I'd rather be on the battlefield than stay in the rear."

With that, Xuan Yuan Yunqi turned and walked towards her room. Seeing her departing figure, Xuan Yuan Chen was stunned.

Xuanyuan Chaoge then said, "Sigh, can't Yunqi see that the Prince likes her and doesn't want her to get hurt?"

"You're so old, yet you're still so immature, thinking about fighting and killing."

Xuan Yuan Chen said in a low voice, "Father, why don't you talk to the Prince and let Yun Qi just marry into the Northern Prince's Mansion? That way, Yun Qi won't be thinking about going to the battlefield all the time."

Xuanyuan Chaoge said, "I mentioned this to the Prince a long time ago. The Prince's idea is to see what Yunqi herself thinks."

At this point, Xuanyuan Chaoge sighed again, "Never mind, let nature take its course."

"You should prepare well these next few days. Be careful this time you go south."

Xuan Yuan Chen said, "I understand."

……

early morning.

Lu Chen wrapped his arms around Chen Wanrong's soft waist, buried his face in her hair, and inhaled the fragrance of her hair.

After recovering, Chen Wanrong finally couldn't help but ask, "What did you and Master do in the room last night?"

Upon hearing this question, Lu Chen smiled and countered, "What do you think we did?"

Chen Wanrong shifted her body slightly, turned around, and looked Lu Chen directly into his eyes, continuing to ask, "You did this kind of thing too?"

Lu Chen said, "Are you jealous?"

Chen Wanrong coldly replied, "No."

Lu Chen said, "Then why are you asking this?"

Chen Wanrong replied expressionlessly, "Just asking."

(End of this chapter)