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Seeing that the sun had already set, leaving only crimson sunset clouds hanging in the sky, Liu Qingqiu, sitting in the pavilion, could no longer suppress the urge to escape.

However, she dared not set off now. If she tried to escape, Lu Chen might sense it immediately and come out to catch her.

Lu Chen has a habit of sleeping every day. As long as Lu Chen falls asleep at night, her opportunity will come. Even if Lu Chen senses that she has escaped, he will not be able to react immediately.

However, just as Liu Qingqiu was preparing to escape, a female guard entered Qianning Palace. Upon seeing this female guard, Liu Qingqiu immediately frowned.

This female guard is Lu Chen's personal bodyguard; otherwise, she would have come to Qianning Palace for some reason, as she is the one who serves and protects Lu Chen.

Before Liu Qingqiu could even ask a question, the female guard bowed to her and said, "This subordinate greets Madam Liu."

Liu Qingqiu and Mu Yunxi have not been formally conferred titles, so people in the palace now call them "Ladies".

Only after the official investiture would people begin to call her Consort Liu or Consort Mu.

At this moment, Liu Qingqiu asked coldly, "What is it?"

The female guard looked up and said, "His Majesty said he will be having dinner here tonight, and asked you to prepare in advance."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingqiu's expression instantly turned even colder, though a hint of panic lingered within that coldness.

Just as she suspected, this guy had his eye on her.

With his plaything gone and no one to keep him company through the long night, he naturally had to look for his next target.

Liu Qingqiu absolutely refused to become Lu Chen's plaything. If the main body of the body found out that she had lost her virginity, it would definitely kill this clone of her in the future.

At this moment, Liu Qingqiu tried her best to calm herself down and then said, "I understand."

The female guard immediately said, "This subordinate takes her leave." With that, she turned and left.

Watching the female guard's departing figure, Liu Qingqiu knew she couldn't wait any longer.

If she continues to wait, she'll probably become that man's meal tonight.

Thinking of this, Liu Qingqiu immediately gathered the surrounding spiritual energy, intending to absorb as much spiritual energy as possible at the last moment to prepare for his escape later.

at the same time.

The palace where Mu Yunxi was staying.

Mu Yunxi stood in the full-length mirror, admiring her graceful figure. She was wearing a red gauze dress with a strapless top, revealing her slender waist and long, white legs.

Mu Yunxi muttered to herself, "Being too beautiful is also a mistake. If I were uglier, I probably wouldn't be imprisoned here."

Just as Mu Yunxi finished speaking, a maid rushed in and said, "Madam Mu, His Majesty has sent someone to inform you that he will be dining here tonight, and that you should prepare accordingly."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxi, standing in front of the mirror, froze instantly.

Are we having dinner at her place tonight?

What's wrong with Lu Chen?

Why did you suddenly decide to have a meal here today?

He probably didn't come here for a meal, did he?

Mu Yunxi frowned slightly, a guess forming in her mind. Perhaps Lu Chen had indeed come to dine, but the "dinner" he was referring to was probably not a normal dinner, but rather her; she was Lu Chen's dinner.

Sure enough, he still intended to make a move on her.

No, she had to escape this place immediately; she didn't want to lose her chastity in this inferior world.

Thinking of this, Mu Yunxi immediately said to the maid, "Tell the messenger maid that I know and I will begin preparations immediately."

The maid replied, "Yes, Madam."

The maid then turned and left Mu Yunxi's palace. Seeing the maid's departing figure, Mu Yunxi snorted inwardly. This lecherous man wanted her body, but it wouldn't be so easy.

Although her strength has not yet returned to its peak, Lu Chen has recently given her a lot of spiritual tea, and with the help of that tea, her strength has basically recovered to the Celestial Realm.

Even if she was no match for Lu Chen, escaping would not be a problem. Given that they were both at the Celestial Realm, she didn't believe Lu Chen could catch her if she wanted to.

Lu Chen was still in the Imperial Study reviewing official documents. After sending a message, he waited for Liu Qingqiu and Mu Yunxi to set off.

As the rosy clouds on the horizon gradually faded, the world fell into darkness. At this moment, the atmosphere in the palace was extremely eerie, making people feel incredibly oppressed.

Seeing that it was already dark outside the window, and that Liu Qingqiu and Mu Yunxi had not made any move, Lu Chen thought to himself that it was time to give them a little stimulation.

So he got up and walked out of the Imperial Study. Lu Chen knew very well that Liu Qingqiu and Mu Yunxi had been paying attention to the situation inside the Imperial Study. As long as he moved, the two women would definitely be able to sense it.

Just as Lu Chen had expected, a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy appeared in Mu Yunxi's palace as soon as he got up.

Mu Yunxi fled towards Dongcheng at top speed. After sensing the spiritual energy fluctuations in Mu Yunxi's palace, Liu Qingqiu was stunned. She was puzzled. Lu Chen had only come to see her tonight. She and Mu Yunxi were in different palaces. Why was Mu Yunxi more anxious than her?

However, this is a good opportunity for her. Mu Yunxi's escape has definitely attracted Lu Chen's attention. Once Lu Chen chases after Mu Yunxi, she will run away in the opposite direction, and then Lu Chen will not be able to catch up with her.

However, in just a moment, Liu Qingqiu realized that her plan had failed. Lu Chen did not chase after Mu Yunxi, but went straight to Qianning Palace.

Liu Qingqiu was stunned. What was going on? Mu Yunxi had run away, wasn't Lu Chen going to chase after her?

Does he intend to just let Mu Yunxi go like this?

In terms of looks, Mu Yunxi is not much different from her.

In fact, Lu Chen didn't care much about Mu Yunxi's escape. Tonight, his initial target was not Mu Yunxi, but Liu Qingqiu.

If Mu Yunxi wants to run away, let her run away. She'll come back on her own soon, just like Xue Linglong did back then.

Sensing that Lu Chen was getting closer and closer to Qianning Palace, Liu Qingqiu knew that she could not wait any longer; Lu Chen was obviously coming for her.

Immediately, Liu Qingqiu pushed off with both feet and leaped onto the roof, preparing to flee the imperial city.

However, to her surprise, just as she jumped onto the roof, a figure appeared opposite her. Lu Chen asked with a smile, "Fairy Liu, where are you planning to go?"

Seeing that Lu Chen arrived so quickly, Liu Qingqiu snorted coldly and, without saying much, directly swung her sword, sending a sword aura straight towards Lu Chen.

Her main objective wasn't to attack Lu Chen, but rather to escape. Her attack was merely to lower Lu Chen's guard, creating an opportunity for her own escape. (End of Chapter)