Wang Qingci's heart skipped a beat.
The moment Lu Chen's voice reached her ears, she was momentarily stunned. The slender hand holding the perfume bottle froze mid-air, her eyes flickering with a trace of disbelief.
Hadn't she come to the Northern Prince's Mansion with the sole purpose of getting closer to the Northern Prince?
She never expected the King of the North himself to take the initiative and request a private conversation.
[T|N: MC is called as both King of North and Northern Prince. Tho mc got the title of King of North(Northern King) he is also a prince. So they are both his names. One a title other his birth title.Hope it clears doubt of using two names.]
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If she could successfully win over the Northern King's favor, then wouldn't it become much easier to investigate the mysterious expert rumored to be hiding within the Northern Palace?
More than that, if she truly gained his trust and affection, she could even manipulate him when the time came. When the Blood Moon Tower operatives arrived, luring the Northern King out would be a simple task, allowing them to complete their mission far more efficiently.
And who knew? Perhaps she could even complete the mission before the Blood Moon Tower ever made their move.
With these thoughts spinning in her mind, Wang Qingci quickly adjusted her expression and replied with an elegant smile, "Of course, Your Highness. It is my honor."
Lu Chen gave a light chuckle. "Then, let us move somewhere more private."
At that, he turned his gaze to Mu Zixuan and said, "My beloved, I would like a moment alone with Miss Wang. As for these perfumes, just have them delivered to Baihua Tower."
Mu Zixuan understood his intent immediately. Lu Chen wanted to deal with Wang Qingci personally. Without hesitation, she nodded. "Alright, Your Majesty. I'll have someone deliver them later."
Lu Chen then stood up from the bench in the pavilion, turned, and casually strolled out of the yard.
"Miss Wang, please come with me. I'll take you somewhere quiet."
Wang Qingci, upon hearing this, sneered internally.
What a lecherous man.
Despite the situation, she wasn't the least bit concerned about Lu Chen's intentions. In her eyes, he was nothing more than a pampered, powerless prince.
Aside from his striking appearance, he had no real strength to speak of.
She, a seasoned ninth-rank warrior, had faced countless men like him before. There was no need to worry. If Lu Chen attempted anything inappropriate, she had a dozen tricks to slip away. She could feign shyness, pretend to be unwell, or simply excuse herself as she'd done with many assassination targets in the past.
And if he dared to press further, she could enchant him, pull him into a sweet dream, and leave him defenseless.
Wang Qingci had over a hundred ways to handle ordinary men. Her confidence was built on years of experience and her own strength.
As these thoughts brewed in her mind, she followed Lu Chen toward the main courtyard.
Meanwhile, after the two disappeared from sight, Mu Zixuan turned and quietly instructed a servant to summon Chu Yuqin.
When the message reached her, Chu Yuqin was a bit puzzled.
What could Mu Zixuan want with me?
Though she trusted Lu Chen's judgment, she couldn't help but feel uneasy. After all, Wang Qingci was alone with him now—and she was a ninth-rank martial artist.
Before long, Chu Yuqin arrived at the courtyard gate where Mu Zixuan stood waiting. She walked over calmly and asked, "Zixuan, what's the matter?"
Having spent quite some time together, the two women had grown familiar. Chu Yuqin no longer referred to Mu Zixuan as "Princess," opting to call her by name.
Mu Zixuan glanced at the main courtyard and spoke in a low voice, "Aunt Chu, the prince brought Miss Wang inside. I'm worried something might happen, so I asked you to come observe quietly."
Chu Yuqin blinked, clearly confused.
"Zixuan… this Miss Wang you're referring to—is she the one you invited to the palace?"
Mu Zixuan nodded. "Yes."
That only deepened Chu Yuqin's confusion. She had assumed Mu Zixuan brought a courtesan from Baihua Tower to… serve Lu Chen. But now Mu Zixuan had called her to watch?
What was this supposed to mean?
Is Zixuan jealous? Does she want me to monitor the prince?
She hesitated, then said with a teasing tone, "Are you asking me to talk to Chen'er? Tell him not to consort with courtesans?"
Mu Zixuan's expression changed instantly. She had clearly been misunderstood.
"Aunt Chu, you've got it wrong. I'm not concerned about romance. I'm worried about the prince's safety. If anything happens inside… please intervene immediately."
At that, Chu Yuqin finally understood.
So Mu Zixuan wasn't concerned about jealousy, but about danger.
Now that she thought about it, it made sense. Something was off about that courtesan. Her movements were too light, too precise—exactly like a skilled martial artist's.
Letting Lu Chen be alone with someone like that was indeed dangerous.
Chu Yuqin nodded solemnly. "Understood. If anything strange happens in that room, I'll step in at once."
…
Inside the room.
Lu Chen sat leisurely at the table, brewing a pot of fragrant Dragon and Phoenix tea. He gestured politely. "Please, Miss Wang, have a seat."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Wang Qingci sat gracefully. Her movements were soft and fluid, her delicate figure sinking ever so slightly into the chair's cushion.
With a seductive glint in her eyes, she asked, "What would you like to know about Beijun, My Lord? I'll tell you anything you wish."
Lu Chen didn't immediately make a move. Instead, he smiled and asked seriously, "Miss Wang, do you know any exceptionally beautiful women in Beijun? The kind whose beauty could shame the moon and flowers, capable of toppling kingdoms?"
Wang Qingci barely held back a scoff.
As expected of a lustful man.
The moment she arrived in Beijun, he was already inquiring about local beauties.
But it wasn't unexpected. This man had taken in two concubines just recently. Of course he was eager for more.
Putting on a charming smile, she replied, "Your Highness, Beijun is not like the capital. Finding a woman with such breathtaking beauty isn't easy."
"However," she added, "I've heard there's a stunning woman out on the grasslands."
Lu Chen raised an eyebrow, now curious.
"Oh? Are you talking about the barbarians of the grasslands?"
"How could there be any great beauties among them?"
Wang Qingci smiled. "Your Highness, while it's true that most women of the grasslands are bolder and sturdier than what's considered beautiful in the Great Xia Dynasty, there are exceptions. There are many women in the Barbarian Court with extraordinary figures and captivating looks. The one I mentioned is from there."
Lu Chen gave it a thought and quickly dismissed the idea.
He couldn't approach the Barbarian King's Court for now. Too risky. Better to focus on what was within reach.
"Miss Wang, then tell me about those I can meet. The Barbarian Court is off limits at the moment."
Wang Qingci giggled softly, her voice laced with allure. "My Lord, isn't the most beautiful woman you can meet right in front of you?"
At that, Lu Chen's lips curved into a smile.
She's starting to make her move.
Since she was no longer holding back, there was no need for him to remain polite either as a man with dick.
Today, Little Youyou could rest.
Lu Chen slowly placed a hand on Wang Qingci's smooth jade-like thigh and grinned, "Miss Wang is right. Here I was, looking far away for beauty, when it was sitting right in front of me all along. That was my mistake."
The intoxicating scent from Wang Qingci's body filled his nostrils, and Lu Chen's body stirred restlessly. His cultivation wasn't high enough to suppress such desires easily—not that he intended to.
Seeing Lu Chen begin to make his move, Wang Qingci's eyes flashed subtly.
Now's the time.
She would enchant him, sink her charm into his mind, and extract the information she needed about the mysterious master within the palace.
With a gentle, coquettish look, Wang Qingci said softly, "My Lord, you're so naughty. How can you touch me so soon?"
Her eyes sparkled like autumn lake water, gazing into Lu Chen's as she prepared to unleash her charm technique.
But the next moment, her expression changed drastically, her face ashen.
All her internal energy—gone.
In the blink of an eye, she had become no different from an ordinary woman.
Her body felt weak and powerless. What… what was happening?
Wang Qingci was stunned.
How could this be?!
For a cultivator to suddenly lose all internal strength… there could only be one explanation: she'd been drugged.
But that didn't make sense. She hadn't eaten anything since arriving. She didn't even drink the tea Lu Chen brewed earlier.
Seeing her face go pale, Lu Chen knew she'd realized something was wrong.
But by now, it was far too late.
He gently wrapped an arm around her soft, delicate waist, drawing her in his arms. "Miss Wang, you're truly stunning. I want you to be mine."
Panic surged through Wang Qingci's heart.
She tried to resist, forcing a smile. "Your Highness, we've only just met. Isn't this a bit fast? Why not… get to know each other more slowly? That we cam cultivate heart before anything else."
But her limbs were weak—useless. She couldn't push him away.
As a veteran warrior, she understood her condition perfectly. If Lu Chen really wanted to do something to her now, she wouldn't be able to resist.
Lu Chen lifted her chin gently, his gaze locking onto her wide, frightened eyes.
"The first time is always unfamiliar," he whispered. "But by the second time, you'll feel right at home. If we truly want to understand each other, what better way than… intimately intertwine our bodies and mixing the bodily fluids?"
And with that, without letting her say anything else he kissed her on the red lips.
Wang Qingci tried to struggle, but she couldn't. Her protests turned into muffled whimpers beneath Lu Chen's lips.
"Mghhmm! Ughm!"
Moments later, Lu Chen carried this captivating woman to his bed—where the so-called "cultivation of feelings" was just about to begin.
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