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

Chapter 703 Time flies!

early morning.

The Eastern Palace of the Great Xia Dynasty.

After Lu Changfeng got up, he looked at the beautiful woman beside him and smiled slightly. He had finally gotten what he wanted.

only……

At this moment, Lu Changfeng also began to worry. He was not worried about his father, but he was most worried about his mother.

He grew up under Mu Zixuan's supervision since childhood. In his mind, Mu Zixuan was a very strict mother, and his mother would most likely not agree to this.

At this moment, Wu Yao's beauty twitched slightly, and the next instant, she opened her eyes.

The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Lu Changfeng's handsome, wickedly smiling face, and Wu Yao's heart trembled.

it's over...

What have I done...?

Seeing Wu Yao's blushing face and anxious expression, Lu Changfeng felt a sudden urge to kiss her. He pressed himself against her again, and Wu Yao quickly said, "Your Highness, you are so..."

Before Wu Yao could finish speaking, a woman's cold voice came from outside, "Your Highness, His Majesty requests that you and Wu Yao go to the back garden."

Upon hearing this voice, Lu Changfeng and Wu Yao were startled.

Although they didn't often interact with women outside, they were quite familiar with the voice; it belonged to Bai Qingqing, Lu Chen's personal bodyguard.

The fact that the Xia Emperor sent his personal guard to deliver the password clearly indicates how important the matter is. Considering that the two of them were to go together, it's obvious that their affair has been exposed.

After regaining his senses, Lu Changfeng glanced at Wu Yao's panicked face and said, "Aunt Wu, don't worry, I will definitely get Father Emperor to agree to grant us this marriage."

Wu Yao couldn't listen to Lu Changfeng's words at all; she only felt that disaster was about to befall her.

……

The Great Xia Imperial Palace, back garden.

The palace's back garden is a riot of color and blooming flowers.

One after another, the delicate and beautiful flowers bloom in the sunlight, creating a scene resembling a vivid oil painting.

An exquisite fountain flows gently in the center of the garden, its water droplets sparkling in the sunlight.

The lush greenery adds a refreshing touch to the garden.

The winding path is lined with all kinds of flowers, their fragrance filling the air and making people feel relaxed and happy.

A gentle breeze blows, and petals drift down, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty that is truly unforgettable.

At this moment, Lu Chen and Mu Zixuan were in the pavilion in the Imperial Garden. Lu Chen was sipping tea, while Mu Zixuan was looking at the entrance of the Imperial Garden with an icy expression.

She had never shown this expression in front of Lu Chen, but the matter between Lu Changfeng and Wu Yao always made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

That brat took advantage of Wu Yao without even saying hello. Even if he really liked Wu Yao, he should have told her first.

Wu Yao is, after all, a descendant of the Martial Emperor; how could she be touched so casually?

If it were just an ordinary maid, Mu Zixuan wouldn't be angry, but it was Wu Yao.

Before long, two flustered figures appeared at the entrance of the Imperial Garden.

When they arrived at the pavilion entrance, before Lu Chen and Mu Zixuan could say anything, Lu Changfeng and Wu Yao knelt down in unison.

Lu Changfeng originally wanted to exonerate Wu Yao, but Wu Yao spoke first, saying, "It was all this servant who seduced His Highness the Crown Prince. This matter has nothing to do with His Highness the Crown Prince. If Your Majesty is to punish, please punish only this servant."

Hearing this, Lu Changfeng panicked. As a man, how could he blame everything on a woman, especially since he had forced himself on her last night...

Lu Changfeng hurriedly said, "Father, Mother, it's all my fault. It has nothing to do with Aunt Wu. Please don't punish Aunt Wu, I..."

Before Lu Changfeng could finish speaking, Mu Zixuan said coldly, "You still know how to call her Aunt Wu!"

Upon hearing Mu Zixuan's voice, the two trembled in fright. They lowered their heads, not daring to look up at Lu Chen and Mu Zixuan.

The two fell silent, neither speaking further. They knew very well that what the Emperor Xia thought next was the final word; no matter how strict Mu Zixuan was, she had to listen to the Emperor Xia.

Lu Chen continued to leisurely sip his tea, remaining silent for a long time. The longer it went on, the more nervous the two became, and cold sweat poured from their foreheads.

After a quarter of an hour, Lu Chen finally spoke, "Feng'er, do you like Wu Yao's body or her as a person? Think it through before you answer."

This……

Lu Changfeng hadn't expected his father to ask this question.

For him, the answer was naturally that he liked Wu Yao. However, he felt that his father's question was a trap, and his father had also said to think it through before answering.

Seeing that Lu Changfeng did not answer the question immediately, a look of dejection appeared on Wu Yao's face. She had never expected that Lu Changfeng would like her as a person, but at this moment she still felt a dull pain in her heart.

Perhaps to Lu Changfeng, the crown prince, she was nothing more than a plaything for him to relieve stress.

Just as Wu Yao was lost in thought, Lu Changfeng spoke up: "Father, Aunt Wu has been by my side since I was a child, taking care of me. I have long regarded her as my own family. I admit that I do like her beauty, but I like her more as a person. Even if she didn't have such a beautiful appearance, I would still have deep feelings for her."

Upon hearing Lu Changfeng's reply, Wu Yao was slightly taken aback, and tears welled up in her eyes. With Lu Changfeng's words, she felt that even if she died, it would be worth it.

At this moment, Lu Chen glanced at Mu Zixuan. Mu Zixuan's expression had softened considerably and was no longer as cold as before.

Although she felt that Wu Yao was not suitable to be Lu Changfeng's woman, she was still quite satisfied with Lu Changfeng's answer, which showed that Lu Changfeng was not a heartless person.

only……

Mu Zixuan felt a growing sense of worry. From a mother's perspective, she naturally didn't want Lu Changfeng to be a heartless and ungrateful person.

However, from the perspective of a monarch, if Lu Changfeng were to become emperor in the future, he would absolutely not be swayed by women. Therefore, Mu Zixuan was very worried that Lu Chen would not be satisfied with Lu Changfeng's answer.

But at this moment, Lu Chen spoke up: "In the stage of conquering the world, a monarch must be decisive in killing and ruthless, but in the stage of governing the world, a benevolent emperor who values ​​affection and righteousness will win the hearts of the people more."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Mu Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Lu Changfeng's words did not offend Lu Chen.

Lu Chen continued, "I am pleased with your answer, but I would prefer that you value feelings more than that you are saying this because you are infatuated with Wu Yao's beauty."

Lu Changfeng breathed a sigh of relief; at least he had passed the first hurdle.

Lu Changfeng then said, "Father, I will never be obsessed with beautiful women. In the future, I will definitely focus my mind on politics."

Hearing Lu Changfeng's words, Lu Chen picked up his teacup and took another sip.

Lu Changfeng lay on the ground, still feeling uneasy. He didn't know how his father would deal with Wu Yao next.

After a long while, Lu Chen spoke again: "Feng'er, you are not an ordinary person. You have a special bloodline. Every time you give birth to a child, that child will take away a large amount of your luck and bloodline power."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changfeng's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

His father meant to separate him and Wu Yao.

Just as Lu Changfeng was getting anxious, Lu Chen continued, "At your age, you should indeed have a teacher to teach you about men and women. Since you like Wu Yao, then Wu Yao will be your teacher from now on. However, I have one request: do not leave behind any offspring easily."

Upon hearing this, both Lu Changfeng and Wu Yao were stunned.

Does this mean they can be together?

Just as Wu Yao was lost in thought, Lu Chen said to her, "Feng'er is still young. You need to supervise him in the future. Even if you are going to teach him about men and women, you can't be too indulgent."

"His physique is different from mine. If he indulges in women, his cultivation will be difficult to improve."

Wu Yao instantly understood Lu Chen's meaning. She immediately kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty. This servant will definitely take good care of His Highness the Crown Prince from now on."

Lu Chen had no intention of passing on the Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique to his children. He himself was indulging in women, but he didn't want his children to do the same.

In the future, he also wants Lu Changfeng to help him manage the empire he has built. If all his children are like him, spending all their time with women, who will govern the empire he has built in the future?

Lu Changfeng then kowtowed and said, "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for granting your wish!"

Lu Chen said, "I'm not doing this to please you; you have indeed reached this age. However, I must remind you that you need to understand your own identity. You are the Crown Prince, the future Emperor of Great Xia. You must prioritize political affairs and cultivation."

Lu Changfeng said, "Your subject understands, and your subject will certainly not let down Father Emperor and Mother Consort in the future."

Lu Chen then said calmly, "Alright, you can all go back now."

The two said in unison, "Your subject takes his leave."

"This servant takes her leave."

Lu Changfeng and Wu Yao then walked out of the Imperial Garden, but when they returned, their bodies were visibly trembling.

Both of them felt like they had escaped a disaster. They had thought they were going to be separated, and that Wu Yao might even be in mortal danger, but they hadn't expected this.

Lu Chen actually agreed to let them continue being together, and even made Wu Yao Lu Changfeng's mentor.

They simply couldn't believe it would turn out this way.

As soon as Lu Changfeng and Wu Yao returned to the East Palace, Lu Changfeng hugged Wu Yao and kissed her repeatedly.

With his father's approval, he could now confidently let Wu Yao impart knowledge to him.

After Lu Changfeng left, Lu Chen sighed, feeling somewhat sentimental.

"Time flies! My child is already of marriageable age."

At this moment, Lu Chen turned to look at Mu Zixuan and said, "Zixuan, you've had a tough time all these years."

Along this journey, we couldn't have done without the help of two women, Mu Zixuan and Chu Yuqin, who have made many sacrifices.

Mu Zixuan smiled slightly and said, "I am His Majesty's woman, and it is only right that I do anything for His Majesty."

Lu Chen also smiled slightly, but didn't say anything more.

(End of this chapter)