Su Chen nodded, and then began to quietly enjoy himself.
However, Su Chen is now a big celebrity at Liuxiang Residence. Seeing that Miss Hongluan was serving Su Chen again, many people were green with envy.
"It seems they've spent another 500 million top-grade Immortal Crystal this time. Just who is this person? Even Imperial Prince wouldn't dare to spend Immortal Crystal like this, would they?"
"He's such a nouveau riche. I don't believe he can stay like this forever. He's already spent three or four billion top-grade Immortal Crystal at Liuxiang Residence."
"Exactly, there definitely won't be any more Immortal Crystal in a couple of days!"
A group of people were talking amongst themselves, their words filled with sour grapes, their jealousy bordering on insane.
After learning about this, Qiu Lan remained very calm. From her two previous interactions with him, she had already seen that Su Chen did not have the same kind of affection for her as he did for his other suitors.
From that moment on, she knew that Su Chen would eventually abandon her.
But none of that matters anymore.
Qiu Lan has already gained a lot from Su Chen.
She wasn't that greedy; her income afterward certainly wouldn't be as high as it had been in the past few days, but it would still be a huge fortune for her.
The dividends that Liuxiang Residence gave them were simply too much.
In the following days, Su Chen experienced all the top courtesans at Liuxiang Residence, each costing 500 million top-grade Immortal Crystal. In total, he spent over 7 billion top-grade Immortal Crystal, including what he had spent before.
The fact that he could spend so many top-grade Immortal Crystal has Outside World to countless rumors about Su Chen. Some say he is a powerful figure from another realm, while others say he is the Empress's man. All sorts of opinions are flying around.
No one in the entire Imperial City could afford to spend so many top-grade Immortal Crystal on entertainment at once.
That's absolutely terrifying!
Inside the Imperial Palace.
Li Qingyue looked at Su Chen with a hint of resentment. "Why did you go to Liuxiang Residence, my husband? Is it because you think I don't know as much as the girls there?"
Liuxiang Residence was originally Imperial Family territory, and she already knew where Su Chen had gone a few days ago. However, Su Chen did not go home, and she was busy at the time, so she did not say much.
Su Chen noticed that Li Qingyue seemed a little jealous, so he went over and hugged her to comfort her. In just a few words, Li Qingyue's resentment disappeared.
She wasn't exactly angry, just a little jealous.
Su Chen lay back in his chair, looking at the sky with a hint of helplessness. For the next while, there seemed to be little he could do but quietly wait for the system to grow.
"Going to Liuxiang Residence is just for entertainment; mainly, I really have nothing else to do."
Nothing to do?
Li Qingyue thought for a moment, then hesitated slightly before asking, "Husband, would you be interested in doing something for our Imperial Family? A while ago, Demonic Path massacre occurred in Lingxu Commandery, killing many people. The Imperial Family sent people to resolve the situation multiple times, but unfortunately, they were unable to do anything."
As she said this, her brows were furrowed, and her tone was cautious.
Su Chen couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's wrong? Is there some trouble for you in Lingxu Commandery?"
After thinking for a moment, Li Qingyue replied truthfully, "Indeed, there are. The power dynamics in Lingxu Commandery are complex, involving the Imperial Family and other major powers, making many things quite troublesome to handle."
"However, I think these things are certainly nothing to my husband."
She spoke with a hint of coquetry in her voice.
After Li Qingyue took over the Nine Stars Empire, she made almost no political mistakes. The only problem was Lingxu Commandery, which was difficult for her to handle. If she was too forceful, she would offend many people in the Imperial Family.
However, if we are too lenient, none of the various problems within Lingxu Commandery can be resolved.
For example, the Demonic Path.
Rumors Outside World that the Demonic Path is being kept by some powerful figures in Lingxu Commandery, with unclear intentions, but it is very bad for the reputation of the Nine Stars Empire.
If the Empress had handled this matter, it would have been much simpler.
The Empress could simply go to Lingxu Commandery, declare the County Princess derelict in her duty, slap her to death, and replace her with a new County Princess.
However, Li Qingyue did not have such ability. She also understood that this was Trial for her, but this kind of problem required real strength. If she did not have absolute strength, it would be much more troublesome to solve.
Therefore, Su Chen helping her solve the problem is the best option.
Su Chen did not refuse. "Okay."
This was a trivial matter for him. He was bored anyway, so he decided to take a stroll to clear his head.
"My husband is the best."
Li Qingyue immediately threw herself into Su Chen's arms and kissed him on the cheek. The two inevitably engaged in a deeper exchange.
Three Days.
The Imperial Family gained a new 'Heaven Suppressing King', who, according to the official ranks within the Imperial Family, is considered the top-ranking First Grade- grade Celestial Official. He has the power to inspect all officials and can execute anything first without reporting to the emperor.
This can be described as possessing immense power.
Countless people are speculating: who exactly is this person?
The fact that this person could sit in this position indicates that he must be a person of great power and influence in the imperial court, but no one knows who this "Heaven Suppressing King" really is.
Before leaving, Li Qingyue said to Su Chen again:
"My lord, the situation in Lingxu Commandery is quite complicated. The massacre of the city by the Demonic Path happened not long ago, and there are still many clues to be found. If we go there, we must not forget the connection with the Demonic Path."
Su Chen raised an eyebrow. "Are you dealing with the Demonic Path, or the people behind Demonic Path?"
"I want them both."
Li Qingyue's expression was solemn.
She knew that managing an empire required accommodating many people—good and bad, corrupt and honest—but the situation in Lingxu Commandery had crossed her line.
That's why things are so difficult.
If there really was only one Demonic Cult, things would be much simpler. The trouble lies in the chain of interests behind Lingxu Commandery.
Su Chen smiled faintly and said, "Okay."
Li Qingyue had complete confidence in Su Chen. She knew how terrifying her husband's strength was, and those people in Lingxu Commandery couldn't cause any trouble at all.
Anyway, Su Chen is now known as the Heaven Suppressing King. Whether he goes straight to killing after arriving in Lingxu Commandery or investigates step by step is up to my husband.
The next day.
Su Chen, riding in a small sedan chair and with a different 'face', leisurely left the Imperial City.
His appearance was chosen to match that of the Heaven Suppressing King, not the image of a young master as before, but rather that of a scholarly old man around thirty years old.
He's described as an "old youth" because Su Chen still looks very young, but his demeanor is mature, creating a sense of conflict and contradiction.