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Chen Wanrong stayed originally to represent the Mysterious Moon Palace at Lu Chen's enthronement ceremony, but now that Lu Chen has ascended to the throne, it's time for her to return to the Mysterious Moon Palace, where a pile of affairs await her attention.

It was natural for Chen Wanrong to find it hard to part with Lu Chen. Having spent so much time with him, she had a clear understanding of the kind of person he was.

Though Lu Chen had a fondness for beauty, he had a very specific objective behind it—to have his wives and concubines bear his children.

Of course, this wasn't to say that he treated his wives and concubines merely as tools for procreation.

Lu Chen was very good to his women, even to the Demon Sect Sorceress Xue Linglong. Although he was quite fierce with Xue Linglong in bed, once it was over, Lu Chen would show his care for her.

In the past, Chen Wanrong thought that something must have influenced her to develop feelings for Lu Chen, but now she genuinely believed that she had fallen in love with this little scoundrel.

As for Lu Chen's penchant for the opposite sex, Chen Wanrong had managed to completely overlook it. In fact, in her eyes, it was no longer a flaw, since she knew she couldn't monopolize Lu Chen.

Now that her vengeance was fulfilled and restoring her homeland had become a hopeless dream, the only pillar of support she had left was this scoundrel, Lu Chen.

The thought of having to leave Lu Chen soon and not being able to see this scoundrel for a long time caused Chen Wanrong to sigh softly.

As Chen Wanrong sighed, the palace door opened and Lu Chen appeared at the doorway, smiling as he said, "Darling, are you sighing because you can't bear to leave me?"

As the words left his mouth, he surveyed Chen Wanrong.

Chen Wanrong was dressed in a cyan palace outfit, the sheer fabric clinging to her exquisite figure, highlighting her curvaceous shape. Her hair was coiled up, her alabaster neck revealed, and she exuded a noble air—Chen Wanrong looked even more like a princess of a nation now.

Seeing this scoundrel, Lu Chen, arrive, Chen Wanrong said emotionlessly, "Your Majesty is now the Emperor, why do you still refer to yourself in such a personal manner?"

In this era of strict social hierarchy, titles were of great importance, as they denoted one's rank.

With Shadow Shifting, Lu Chen instantly moved to Chen Wanrong's side and hugged her tender body without hesitation, whispering in her ear, "I have said, outside, I am the sovereign, but in my Harem, before my women, I am merely your darling."

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Hearing Lu Chen's words, the corners of Chen Wanrong's mouth lifted unconsciously; one reason she liked this man was just that. Even though he possessed supreme power, he remained sincere to his women.

There are some who drastically change their personalities once they acquire power, turning into people completely alien to those who knew them before.

Although Chen Wanrong didn't know if Lu Chen would change in the future, at least for now, he hadn't.

It was at this moment that Chen Wanrong felt Lu Chen's hand on her buttocks, starting to cause mischief.

From the day she met him until now, this scoundrel hadn't changed a bit.

Then Lu Chen asked, "Rongrong, do you really plan to go back?"

Chen Wanrong replied, "Master has sent word that there are many matters at the Mysterious Moon Palace waiting for me to handle on my return."

At that time, Lu Chen's other hand was on Chen Wanrong's waistband, untying it while saying, "Didn't she go back? Why must you be the one to handle things?"

"Who knows when you'll come down the mountain after you go back this time."

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Chen Wanrong immediately said, "Next year."

Upon hearing these words, Lu Chen gazed into Chen Wanrong's phoenix eyes. Her eyelashes were curved, her eyes clear, but they also appeared extremely gentle.

Chen Wanrong continued, "After dealing with the internal affairs of the Mysterious Moon Palace, I will come down the mountain to find you next year."

Hearing Chen Wanrong's words, Lu Chen smiled and said, "It's rare, you know, to hear such proactive words from your lips. My lady has finally seen the light."

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, Chen Wanrong's expression instantly turned cold again; then she said, "My coming to find you is merely for cultivation; don't overthink it."

At that moment, Lu Chen laid Chen Wanrong down on the bed, her beautiful hair instantly spreading out on the bed. Her belt had already come undone, revealing the white undergarment inside.

Looking down at her from above, Lu Chen said, "My darling, we have already consummated our marriage countless times, yet you're still so reserved."

Chen Wanrong lay on the bed, simply staring into Lu Chen's eyes, without any avoidance in her gaze or change in her expression, just looking at him.

While Lu Chen continued to make his moves, Chen Wanrong suddenly let out a soft "mm" from her lips. Hearing this sound, the corners of Lu Chen's mouth lifted slightly.

Then Lu Chen leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Fairy, how about we try a bit harder tonight to have my child? That way, your master may allow you to stay by my side for a longer time."

Hearing the deep sound of Lu Chen's voice, a blush spread across Chen Wanrong's icy cheeks, yet she still replied in a calm tone, "It's not so easy for a Martial Artist to become pregnant."

Lu Chen raised his head slightly and once again gazed at Chen Wanrong's beauty that could topple kingdoms and states. At that moment, Lu Chen's heart became restless.

Just as Lu Chen was about to take liberties, Chen Wanrong spoke again, "Will the Emperor change because he has gained power?"

At this question, Lu Chen was taken aback. He hadn't expected Chen Wanrong to ask such a thing.

After regaining his composure, Lu Chen replied, "That's hard to say; the future is unpredictable."

Hearing Lu Chen's response, Chen Wanrong's face showed no change, but there was a faint sense of loss in her heart.

She knew that people do change, like how she was a lively and cheerful girl when she was young, until her kingdom was destroyed. After that, she became silent and increasingly cold, until she met this bad man.

Although she knew people change, Chen Wanrong still wanted some assurances from Lu Chen, if only for some peace of mind.

At this moment, Lu Chen continued, "But one thing you can rest assured of, even if my personality changes, my feelings towards you will not. I will always like you, like the fragrance you carry, like your beauty that outshines the fish and eclipses the geese, like your cool and noble temperament, like the sounds you make when we make love."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chen Wanrong's heart trembled slightly, but she quickly reacted with a cold response, "Smooth talker."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Whether I'm a smooth talker or not, we'll know in a hundred years, or maybe a thousand years."

Chen Wanrong gazed into Lu Chen's eyes and continued to ask, "You must have said this to all your wives and concubines, right?"

Lu Chen replied, "So far, I have said it only to you."

Chen Wanrong said, "Now that I am your woman and cannot leave you, there's really no need for you to sweet-talk me."