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A cold wind blew into the Empress's palace, causing the red curtains to sway. The Empress stood by the window, silent for a long time.

At this moment, all the strange things Wu Yunwan had done after arriving in Yancheng came together in her mind, and she couldn't help but wonder if Wu Yunwan had really given herself to that man.

She knew Wu Junwan's personality well. Wu Junwan was a person who never gave up. Even in a life-or-death crisis, she was unlikely to give up on what she wanted to do.

Therefore, Emperor Yue did not believe that Wu Yunwan was forced to submit to Lu Chen. If she wanted, she could even escape Yancheng directly.

Since Wu Yunwan chose to stay in Yancheng and even managed the Great Xia's businesses for Lu Chen, and was even willing to become the so-called Madam Wu, it is highly likely that Wu Yunwan did so voluntarily.

Moreover, if she hadn't done it voluntarily, she would have written to me long ago, asking me to help her escape Yancheng.

When Lu Chen went south, Wu Yunwan had every opportunity, but unfortunately she did not choose to escape.

Looking at the cold moon in the sky, Emperor Yue murmured, "Yunwan, what are you doing...?"

Did her best friend really choose Lu Chen?

What is it about this man that makes him not only turn Murong Xue'er against him, but also make his best friend, with whom he shares a life-and-death bond, lie to him?

After an unknown amount of time, streaks of sword energy were released from the Emperor Yue's body, and the palace was instantly engulfed in sword energy, destroying countless things.

The Emperor gazed resolutely at the moon in the sky, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes. "No matter what you do, I will take you back. No one can take you away from me!"

Although the Empress was still unsure whether Wu Yunwan had truly betrayed their friendship, she had made up her mind that no matter what happened, she would definitely take Wu Yunwan back from Lu Chen's side.

She also knew that Lu Chen now had four Celestials by his side, but so what?

So what if there are four celestial beings? As the Empress of Dayue, she is not afraid of any difficulties.

At this moment.

Inside Wu Yunwan's palace, Wu Yunwan and Murong Xue'er's voices rose and fell, sometimes Wu Yunwan's voice, sometimes Murong Xue'er's.

Their voices gradually subsided after an entire night.

As the first rays of morning sunlight shone on Bai Huahua's body, Lu Chen thought to himself, "Perhaps this is why Wu Yunwan and the others were rated ninety points."

Although he hadn't done those things with women who scored 80, he understood why his wives and concubines were all 90, especially Wu Yunwan, who had the ability to control her muscles.

All I can say is that they are all exceptionally gifted.

Feeling the sunlight streaming in through the window, Wu Yunwan looked at Lu Chen, who was perched on Murong Xue'er's back, and then said, "Your Majesty must be very busy these days, right?"

Lu Chen replied with a smile, "I am indeed a bit busy."

Wu Yunwan asked, "Then why isn't Your Majesty getting out of bed?"

Although I don't know what time it is, I know from the sunlight streaming in through the window that it's definitely not late.

Lu Chen smiled faintly, "Don't you want me to spend more time with you?"

Wu Yunwan said, "State affairs are of utmost importance."

Upon hearing Wu Yunwan's words, Lu Chen immediately released Murong Xue'er and slowly stood up. "You're right, national affairs are of utmost importance."

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At this point, Lu Chen grabbed Wu Junwan's wrist and pulled her into his arms. "Let's wash up."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Chen picked up Wu Yunwan in a princess carry, then left Murong Xue'er alone on the bed and headed straight for the bath in the side hall.

At this moment, Murong Xue'er also wanted to get up, but her whole body was limp, and she could only watch their departing figures.

Murong Xue'er sighed softly, realizing that she had truly fallen from grace and could no longer leave this bastard.

Soon, Lu Chen carried Wu Junwan to the bath.

Wu Yunwan didn't stand on ceremony; she took a towel and wiped Lu Chen's back.

Seeing this, Lu Chen laughed and said, "When did the Princess learn to serve others?"

Wu Junwan snorted coldly, said nothing more, and continued what she was doing.

Lu Chen was already the emperor, and a ruler capable of unifying the entire continent. Wu Yunwan knew that she was nothing in front of Lu Chen, and she was able to recognize her own position.

Moreover, Lu Chen is going to destroy the Great Wu. If I still try to act aloof like before, what if I accidentally offend this lecherous man and he kills the entire Great Wu royal family?

Although she had no feelings for the Great Wu royal family, those people were still related to her by blood, and it was still difficult for her to completely ignore them.

Lu Chen naturally saw through Wu Yunwan's thoughts, and he suddenly said, "After we destroy the Great Wu, I will not kill any members of the Great Wu royal family, unless they rebel."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Wu Yunwan was not surprised, and she continued to wipe Lu Chen's body.

This statement may be true, or it may be false.

After all, Lu Chen's words were flawless.

He added "unless they rebel" to the end of that sentence. Whether they rebel or not is entirely up to Lu Chen. If Lu Chen wants to eliminate the Great Wu royal family, he will naturally frame them for some crimes.

Once the Great Wu is destroyed, the fate of the Great Wu royal family will be in Lu Chen's hands. Wu Yunwan did not take Lu Chen's promise seriously.

Just then, Lu Chen suddenly remembered something and continued, "Oh right, there's something else I almost forgot to tell you."

Wu Junwan asked curiously, "What is it?"

Lu Chen replied, "I intend to make you an Imperial Noble Consort."

Upon hearing this, Wu Junwan was taken aback.

She is a princess of the Great Wu, and the Imperial Noble Consort is second only to the Empress. How could Lu Chen possibly make her an Imperial Noble Consort?

Wu Yunwan then said, "If we destroy the Great Wu, I will be a princess of a fallen kingdom. Aren't you afraid that your wives and concubines will be dissatisfied? At that time, there will definitely be many people in the Great Xia who will oppose us."

Lu Chen said with a smile, "Besides you being an Imperial Noble Consort, Zi Xuan is also an Imperial Noble Consort, Aunt Chu is also an Imperial Noble Consort, and Nan Yan is also an Imperial Noble Consort."

Wu Junwan was stunned again.

Other emperors usually only have one or at most two imperial concubines, but Lu Chen is preparing to appoint four at once.

If they are all Imperial Noble Consorts, then who will be the Empress?

Logically speaking, Mu Zixuan should be the Empress, so why was she also made an Imperial Noble Consort?

Wu Yunwan quickly realized what was going on, and then asked, "You don't plan to establish an empress?"

Lu Chen said, "Yes."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's affirmative answer, Wu Yunwan thought to herself, "As expected..."

This man didn't want his harem to have a harem leader; in other words, Lu Chen wanted to be the harem leader himself.

Of course, not establishing an empress also has its advantages, as it means there will be no one vying for the position.

Lu Chen then turned around, put his arm around Wu Junwan's slender waist, and then lay down on the edge of the bathtub, letting Wu Junwan sit on his lap.

"As my Imperial Noble Consort, you must give me many more children in the future. Also, I know that the condition for you to become a Celestial being is to give me three children, so we must work hard in the future."

Wu Yunwan asked, "I'm very curious, how exactly did you know the conditions for me to become a Celestial?"

Lu Chen had guessed the conditions for becoming a Celestial when he became a Celestial, but at that time I just thought Lu Chen was guessing randomly. But today this guy said it so confidently.

Clearly, he did know the conditions for becoming a Celestial.

Logically speaking, only the person herself should know the conditions for becoming a Celestial. She has never told anyone about the conditions for becoming a Celestial. How did this guy know?

Lu Chen smiled and said, "That's a man's secret."

Seeing that Lu Chen was unwilling to talk, Wu Junwan didn't bother to ask any further.

The two then soaked in the bath for a long time, chatting about the Great Wu Kingdom. (End of Chapter)