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

Chapter 88 This servant was originally the prince's maid.

Even though Lu Chen had already revealed her secret, Bai Qingqing still stubbornly said, "Your Highness, I came to Beijun on my own and have nothing to do with His Majesty. I don't know why Your Highness thinks that way."

Bai Qingqing simply couldn't understand how the Northern King could possibly know her identity and mission.

Even if the Northern Prince's mansion had a very advanced intelligence network and spies in the capital, the Northern Prince could at most find out that he was a Shadow Guard, but he would never know that he was the Deputy Commander of the Shadow Guard.

Even the commander of the Shadow Guards didn't know he was the deputy commander, but the Northern King did find out.

Moreover, when the Xia Emperor gave her the order, he did so in front of her. The order did not pass through the hands or mouth of a second person, so the possibility of it being leaked should not be high.

Could it be that something's wrong with Emperor Xia...?

Imperial Advisor!

The image of Situ Ce instantly flashed into Bai Qingqing's mind.

Situ Ce was also present on the day the Xia Emperor gave her the order.

Therefore, the only person who could possibly reveal her identity and mission is the Imperial Advisor Situ Ce.

However, the Imperial Advisor Situ Ce was a confidant of the Xia Emperor, and he had no reason to reveal his own affairs.

Did Situ Ce betray us?

Seeing that Bai Qingqing was still denying it, Lu Chen just smiled slightly and then continued to whisper in her ear, "You must be very curious about how I know all this."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingqing immediately struggled weakly; she really wanted to know how Lu Chen knew.

However, Lu Chen whispered in her ear, "Because our hearts are connected, I can hear your inner thoughts."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingqing knew that Lu Chen was teasing her.

She felt that her mission had failed and there was no need for her to stay in the Northern Prince's Mansion any longer.

She then prepared to use her internal energy to push Lu Chen away.

She didn't dare use her power just now mainly because she was worried that Lu Chen was an ordinary person and she might accidentally hurt him.

But now that she had been exposed, she had to leave the Northern Prince's Mansion, so she didn't care about anything else.

If we don't push Lu Chen away, we might not be able to leave later.

Just as Bai Qingqing was about to use her power, she froze.

Her internal energy disappeared...

What's going on?

She experienced this once during the day. She thought it was because something went wrong while she was practicing martial arts, causing her to go into a state of demonic possession and temporarily lose her power.

Unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, her internal energy disappeared again!

Is there really something wrong with her during martial arts training?

Or is all of this related to the Northern King on his body?

Bai Qingqing continued to stare at Lu Chen, trying to glean something from his eyes.

Unfortunately, all she saw was Lu Chen's desire for her; she saw nothing else.

Bai Qingqing then said, "Your Highness, I am feeling unwell today and will have to serve you another day."

Bai Qingqing's tone remained cold, and her expression was indifferent, as if she didn't care at all that she couldn't break free from Lu Chen.

Lu Chen's hand was still gently stroking her body. Lu Chen then said, "Little Bai, you'll be with me from now on."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingqing immediately replied, "This servant was originally the prince's concubine."

Lu Chen smiled and then said, "Xiao Bai, you know that's not what I meant."

At that moment, Bai Qingqing's heart skipped a beat for the third time.

For a moment, a blush appeared on her cold and beautiful face, making her look like a red flower blooming on an iceberg.

Bai Qingqing also realized that something was wrong with her body. She tried to circulate her internal energy again, but there was still no reaction.

Bai Qingqing has basically confirmed that this is related to Lu Chen on her body.

During the day, when she was in the pavilion, she felt her internal energy disappear. At that time, she was also very close to Lu Chen.

She had never experienced this situation on her way to Beijun, not even a hint of it. But after entering the Beiwang Mansion and coming into contact with the Beiwang, her powers disappeared.

Furthermore, since Lu Chen already knows her identity, it seems there is no other explanation for all of this except that it is related to Lu Chen.

What should we do now?

Having lost her powers, she was no different from an ordinary person.

The only difference might be that she is stronger than the average young lady from a wealthy family.

but……

Bai Qingqing then tried to use her own body's natural strength to push Lu Chen away. After all, she was an assassin, and even without internal energy, her strength was still much greater than that of an ordinary person.

But as soon as she exerted force with her arm, she found that not only had her power disappeared, but she couldn't muster any strength in her entire body.

Bai Qingqing finally understood that she was completely under Lu Chen's control and there was no way for her to escape.

She then resigned herself to her fate and simply lay flat on the bed, waiting for Lu Chen to do his thing.

Her identity was exposed, and even her martial arts skills were sealed. She couldn't muster any strength. What could she do but satisfy Lu Chen's desires and become his concubine?

Anyway, she and Lu Chen had been hugging and cuddling since they were little. Although they hadn't consummated their marriage, she had long since given her virginity to Lu Chen.

In this era, even holding a man's hand is considered a disgraceful act for an unmarried woman. What kind of innocence could she, the bed-warming maid who often warmed Lu Chen's bed, possibly have?

Bai Qingqing's mind flashed back to scenes from her childhood. From birth, her tragic fate was sealed, and everything that was happening now was only natural.

She was a tool in herself. Whether she became a tool for the Xia Emperor's rule or a tool for the Northern King's venting, it seemed to make no difference, since she was a tool nonetheless.

Seeing Bai Qingqing looking to one side, lying there motionless, as if letting him do whatever he wanted, Lu Chen was somewhat bewildered.

He had already revealed her identity. Even though she had a 100% positive impression of him, she should still put up some resistance, right?

Are you just going to accept your fate like this?

Lu Chen continued, "Xiao Bai, although I can't change your past, I can change your future."

"Quit your job as a shadow guard and become my woman, okay?"

Bai Qingqing still didn't react, looking like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.

What else could she say? Her own people had already been pinned down by Lu Chen.

Their skin was only separated by a few layers of clothing, so Lu Chen could make a move at any time.

Seeing Bai Qingqing like this, Lu Chen thought to himself, Bai Qingqing's emotions have recovered, she can't still be a person who is indifferent to matters between men and women, right?

Thinking of this, Lu Chen looked up at Bai Qingqing, then slowly lowered his head to approach her pink lips.

Bai Qingqing didn't dodge, and Lu Chen leaned right up to her.

Lu Chen simply stopped caring; since he had already started, he might as well continue.

Then Lu Chen started kissing Bai Qingqing.

at the same time.

Chu Yuqin, standing at the door, was watching what was happening inside the room through a small hole with her eyes wide open.

(End of this chapter)