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Lu Chen gazed into Xue Linglong's eyes and said, "Are you trying to hasten my departure?"

With coquettish eyes glistening like silk, Xue Linglong said, "How would this slave dare to send Your Majesty away? I am merely worried about delaying Your Majesty's handling of state affairs. If I were to cause any delay, what should I do if someone impeaches me for bringing disaster upon the nation?"

Lu Chen let go of Xue Linglong and said with a smile, "You're a bewitching woman, shouldn't you be bringing disaster upon the nation?"

Xue Linglong responded, "This slave indeed wishes to bring disaster upon the nation, but with so many stunning women in Your Majesty's harem, it surely wouldn't be my turn to do so."

At this point, Xue Linglong asked, "When does Your Majesty plan to bring the royal consorts to the Capital city?"

Hearing this question, Lu Chen pondered for a moment then said, "I do not plan to bring them over for now. The Capital city is too backward. If they were to move here, they would find it hard to adapt to the life in the Capital city."

The North Prince Mansion in the North Country now had electricity, and with the presence of trains and various novel items, Mu Zixuan and the others had long since grown accustomed to life in the North Country.

Having them come to the Capital city, where even relieving themselves would require chamber pots and bathing meant using tubs, they would probably find it hard to adjust.

Even Lu Chen himself was not accustomed to it, and he had begun to entertain the idea of relocating the capital.

At this moment, Lu Chen released Xue Linglong's supple body and slowly sat up from the bed, "You rest well, I shall return tonight."

Upon hearing this, Xue Linglong's delicate body trembled once more, and she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please bestow your favor evenly. I heard that Master Chen will be returning to the Mysterious Moon Palace soon. It would be best if you visited her more often during this period."

Lu Chen snorted coldly and then said to Xue Linglong, "Last night, you used a puppet to cast the Witch Worm Skill on me, attempting to suffocate me. How could I possibly let you off so easily!"

At these words, Xue Linglong's cheeks immediately flushed red, and she quickly said, "Your Majesty, this slave knows nothing of the Witch Worm Skill, and that puppet was a gift from you. Since Your Majesty gave it to this slave, surely it's all right for this slave to use it."

Lu Chen said, "Sorceress, spare me those words. For the next seven days, you are to wash thoroughly and wait for me in bed every night!"

This…

Xue Linglong immediately felt a faint pain in her stomach.

This despicable man, ever since becoming Emperor, has grown ever more fierce.

If he's going to relocate the capital, he should do it quickly. If they returned to Yan County soon, she could catch her breath.

As long as they returned to Yan County, his attention wouldn't be focused on her anymore.

Xue Linglong pretended to be pitiful and said, "This slave understands."

Lu Chen laughed with a humph and then said, "Acting pitiful is useless. Unless you are with child with my progeny, I shall certainly frequent your chambers."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Xue Linglong instantly understood his intent—this despicable man was intent on impregnating her.

Lu Chen said nothing further and got up, Xue Linglong quickly followed suit, enduring her discomfort to help Lu Chen get dressed.

After getting dressed, Lu Chen left Linglong Palace directly. Watching his receding figure, Xue Linglong hastily circulated her energy and chuckled softly, murmuring to herself, "Dream on if you think you can impregnate me!"

As she spoke, Xue Linglong exercised her energy to expel the impurities from her body.

Although Xue Linglong had resigned herself to slavery, she only enjoyed being tormented by Lu Chen; she had no desire to bear children for this breeding bull.

In the following days, Lu Chen indeed visited Linglong Palace every day. Xue Linglong felt completely disoriented, as if her body was no longer her own.

Latterly, Xue Linglong wised up and at night went to the sleeping chamber where Chen Wanrong resided.

With Chen Wanrong's assistance, Xue Linglong finally escaped her plight.

One month later. Explore stories at empire

Most matters of the Capital city had been settled.

The Sum Emperor had been entombed, and though the Sum Emperor's body was gone, a ceremonial coffin was still necessary.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

With the passing of the Sum Emperor, Lu Chen officially ascended to the throne, and Great Sum welcomed the new Emperor's first session of court politics.

Xuanzheng Hall.

Today, Xuanzheng Hall was silent as an echoless chamber; the officials of Great Sum awaited Lu Chen's arrival in subdued anticipation.

Even though Lu Chen had shown great magnanimity during the past month and had not pursued accounts with them, it was only because the Sum Emperor had not yet been interred.

Now that the Sum Emperor had been interred prematurely and Lu Chen had officially ascended to the throne, whether he would address certain officials was yet to be seen.

Just then, a woman's voice rang in the hall, "The Emperor arrives!"

Hearing a woman's voice, the court officials were taken aback; women had never before appeared in the imperial court. Now, on Lu Chen's first day of court governance, a woman had entered the Xuanzheng Hall, which seemed somewhat inappropriate.

Soon after, Lu Chen, dressed in a golden yellow dragon robe, slowly made his way to the Dragon Throne within the great hall.

Situ Ce immediately led all the civil and military officials to kneel down, "Long live our Emperor, long live, long live!"

In an indifferent voice, Lu Chen said, "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Bai Qingqing then announced, "Those who have matters present them, those who do not may leave the court!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than a minister from the Ministry of Rites could hold back no longer and stepped forward to say, "Your Majesty, historically, no woman has ever set foot in the imperial court..."

Before the minister from the Ministry of Rites could finish, Lu Chen interrupted, "I have decided, henceforth, to abolish the eunuch system."