[Ding! Congratulations to the host for gaining a woman again. All-Poison Immunity Pill obtained.]
[The host and Wang Qingci have established a relationship. Qi Refining Technique: +20 EXP. Rejuvenation Hand: +10 EXP.]
The system's cheerful prompt echoed in Lu Chen's ears, but he had no interest in paying attention to it at the moment.
Right now, he was utterly consumed in tye fleshy body in front of him.
Only now did he truly understand why Wang Qingci was rated a stunning 95. Though all his women scored over 90, this one—she was a class above the rest. She was a masterpiece of seduction. A trap no man could escape from.
And Lu Chen had fallen—headfirst.
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Meanwhile, at the entrance of the main courtyard—
Mu Zixuan stood with her hands folded, waiting anxiously.
She faintly caught the sound of movement from the room.
Hearing those muffled noises, she finally let out a breath of relief.
It seemed the prince had succeeded.
Which meant that now, the palace had gained yet another ninth-rank powerhouse.
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Beside her, Chu Yuqin's face flushed faintly.
Being dragged here by the princess to… eavesdrop on the wall—this was not something she ever imagined herself doing.
Yet she found herself standing there, heartbeat unsteady.
Lately, Chu Yuqin often found her thoughts straying to Lu Chen's handsome face, especially in the quiet hours of the night. Along with it came a gnawing sense of emptiness and loneliness that she could neither suppress nor explain to anyone.
She constantly reminded herself that Lu Chen was Yue'er's son.
Her nephew.
A line could not—must not—be crossed.
Yet despite the scolding voice in her heart, her gaze often drifted toward him during the day.
Every time she heard those lewd sounds from the inner courtyard—mixed gasps, broken moans—something within her stirred. A hunger. A longing she couldn't shake. But Lu Chen was a rogue—this shameless man clearly enjoyed indulging himself in the harem.
If this continues, she thought, I fear I'll do something unforgivable.
Desperately, Chu Yuqin began circulating her internal energy, willing her thoughts away, trying to clear her mind.
She muttered to herself like a mantra:
"Chen'er is Sister Yue's son. I mustn't think of him that way!"
Just then, Mu Zixuan turned and noticed Chu Yuqin's closed eyes and flushed cheeks. A knowing smile curved her lips as she covered her mouth to stifle a laugh.
She understood.
No woman—especially one untouched by intimacy—could remain unmoved by such sounds. This only confirmed her growing suspicion: Chu Yuqin harbored feelings for the prince but had been forcefully suppressing them due to their complex relationship.
A sudden thought flickered in Mu Zixuan's mind.
Dragon and Phoenix Tea.
Chu Yuqin had been drinking it lately. While others might not understand its properties, she did. Lu Chen had told her everything.
The tea was no ordinary brew—it stirred the soul, ignited desire, and weakened resistance even in strong women tho it takes time for them but it's only for women who don't have any feelings for Lu Chen the same can't be said for women like Chu Yuqin.
Could it be that Lu Chen... actually planned to make Chu Yuqin his woman?
After all, he had subdued a ninth-rank expert like Wang Qingci with the help of that tea.
Now Chu Yuqin drank it daily.
If the prince really made a move, would Chu Yuqin even be able to resist...?
As she glanced sideways at the composed but clearly flustered woman beside her, Mu Zixuan's eyes gleamed with quiet amusement.
It seemed Aunt Chu's fate was already sealed.
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Meanwhile, inside the room—
The line between pain and pleasure blurred.
Time stretched infinitely for one, passed in a flash for another.
To Lu Chen, the hours flew by in an ecstatic haze.
To Wang Qingci, every moment dragged on in torment.
A master of the ninth rank—someone who once looked down on commoners—had fallen to this extent. Despite her struggle, her resistance, she had been thoroughly defeated. And worst of all, she didn't even understand how.
After an unknown stretch of time, Lu Chen cradled her slender waist in his lap, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered with a playful smirk:
"Qingci, I didn't expect a top courtesan of Baihua Tower like you to actually be chaste."
"Seems I'm rather lucky."
His voice was like a devil's murmur, haunting and cruel.
Wang Qingci bit her lip, her jaw clenched. She wanted to curse him, spit at him, scream in defiance—but she forced it all down with a gulp.
She had to escape this place. Somehow. Regain her power, her pride, which is thoroughly got played.
And when the time came…
She would return and kill the man who had taken everything from her.
Feigning softness, she murmured: "My Lord, please let me go… I truly can't bear it any longer…I..I can't even feel my legs."
Hearing her soft, almost pleading voice, Lu Chen's eyes gleamed again.
He whispered, "Qingci, why don't you stay here? I'll buy you. You'll be mine forever."
Wang Qingci's face instantly went pale.
She quickly composed herself and said, "Your Highness… I still have some personal belongings in Baihua Tower. If you truly wish to buy me, may I return and retrieve them?"
Lu Chen ran his fingers lazily across her jade-like back and replied, "What's there to bring? Just buy new things. This palace lacks everything but money."
Panicking inwardly, Wang Qingci grasped at another excuse.
"Your Highness… I grew up in Baihua Tower. The sisters there are dear to me. I can't leave them so abruptly. If you truly favor me, could you allow me time to say goodbye…?"
Now, she could only play on emotions and appeal to sentiment.
Lu Chen considered her for a moment before responding: "Alright. I'll give you one month. That should be enough."
One month... Wang Qingci's thoughts turned cold.
The people from Blood Moon Tower would arrive soon. By then, this bastard would be dead. And she—she would make sure it was slow.
Still, she fluttered her lashes, adopting a coquettish tone: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I'll serve you well in the future…"
Unable to resist her allure, Lu Chen once again push her down in the bed and aim his dragon to her cave, making the phoenix soar towards the sky while losing himself in indulgence.
It wasn't until much later that he finally let her go.
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When Wang Qingci emerged from the palace, her legs trembled like jelly, her body weak and unstable—she had to lean on the support of the palace maids to walk.
As she exited through the grand gate, she turned back to glance at the palace plaque.
Her expression darkened instantly.
A frigid, murderous aura surged in her eyes.
"Northern King … just you wait. You'll die soon."
Suppressing her hatred, she turned and headed toward Baihua Tower.
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A while later, Lu Chen stepped out of the room and found Mu Zixuan and Chu Yuqin standing nearby.
Mu Zixuan greeted him with a bright smile. "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on winning the heart of such a beauty."
Lu Chen strode forward, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and chuckled. "It's all thanks to your arrangements, my beloved."
But Chu Yuqin's expression turned stern.
"Chen'er, you've become more and more ridiculous lately. Even bringing a courtesan into the palace… Do you not care what the people of Beijun think? You are their king."
Lu Chen sighed deeply.
"Aunt Chu… I actually have my own reasons."
Her brows furrowed. "What reasons?"
Although she assumed it was just an excuse for his debauchery, Chu Yuqin wasn't the type to dismiss Lu Chen outright. She was different from most—she listened.
Lu Chen turned to Mu Zixuan. "Beloved, why don't you explain to Aunt Chu what troubles me?"
Mu Zixuan blinked.
Troubles? Since when did he have any troubles—aside from loving women?
Still, she caught his gaze and quickly adjusted, smiling as she said, "Aunt Chu, I'll explain it to you in detail later. The prince truly has… complicated circumstances."
Chu Yuqin narrowed her eyes. She suspected the two were working together—husband and wife singing the same tune.
But… she had no evidence.
She let out a quiet sigh and finally said, "Fine. I'm going on patrol. You two can talk."
And with that, she turned and walked away, her heart more conflicted than ever after hearing all the things in the oast few hours.
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