Spirit Hall Branch
Lin Chen sat down on the soft chair with a grand gesture, holding the aloof little kitten in his arms. His large hands kneaded and roamed over her soft, boneless waist and pert buttocks. Behind him, Liu Erlong hid his head in her arms, her jade hands gently massaging his temples.
"Hehe..." Liu Erlong chuckled softly, "How is it, Zhu Zhuqing? Isn't it comfortable in your husband's arms?"
"Mmm~" Zhu Zhuqing murmured softly, her cool and pretty face slightly flushed. She lowered her head even further, constantly inhaling the rich, masculine energy, which captivated her.
Before long, Ling Yuan had prepared the meal, and Lin Chen enjoyed a delicious dinner served by the three women.
Liu Erlong fed him a sip of spiritual wine and asked, "Husband, do you think Star Luo Emperor will send Empress Dailisi tonight?"
Lin Chen shook his head. "I don't know, but I'm sure Empress Dailisi wants to come!"
Liu Erlong asked in confusion, "Why? Isn't she afraid of angering the Star Luo Emperor?"
"Wouldn't the Star Luo Emperor be angry if she didn't come?" Lin Chen chuckled. " Empress Dailisi wields too much power in the court. Even if she doesn't come, the Star Luo Emperor still dislikes her. And if she does come... she might even have a chance to turn the tables. Why do you think she wouldn't come?"
Liu Erlong then asked, "But what if she wants to come but can't?"
"Then we'll have to see how capable she is. If she's not even as skilled as the Star Luo Emperor in the inner palace, then I guess I overestimated her," Lin Chen said meaningfully.
"Let's wait for news. Hopefully, she can come safely; otherwise, our plans will have to be changed."
Zhu Zhuqing's cool voice rang out. " Brother Lin Chen, what kind of plan are you making?"
"Control the Star Luo Empire!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing's small mouth opened slightly, and her bright eyes stared at him in shock. Her delicate and beautiful face was extremely exquisite, making one's mouth water.
"Hehe..." Lin Chen pinched her chin, a half-smile on his face, and said, " Zhu Zhuqing, give your big brother a kiss~"
Zhu Zhuqing turned her face away shyly and gently punched him with her delicate hand. " Brother Lin Chen, you're so annoying~"
Lin Chen Xin fluttered. He hooked her chin with his large hand and then leaned down to capture her soft lips.
Star Luo Empire Inner Palace, Imperial Bedchamber
A fragrant breeze wafted in, and the two golden-armored warriors guarding outside the hall slowly collapsed to the ground. Two ordinary maids dressed in palace attire hurriedly entered.
"Aunt Li, we're here!"
Inside the hall, the blonde beauty quickly rose and asked calmly, " Lina, have you been discovered?"
"No!"
"Let's go to the Spirit Hall!"
The maid on the left hurriedly asked, "Aunt Li, Father asked me to ask you, do we really have to break ties with him now? If we lose, our family will have nothing left!"
Dailisi's mature and beautiful face turned slightly cold. "Even if we don't fight now, he'll eventually use us as a scapegoat. Now, with the Spirit Hall involved, we still have a chance to turn the tide!"
"Aunt Li, go ahead without worry. Father said that the Guli Clan will fully support you!" said the palace maid named Lina.
"Good!"
The Guli Clan is Dailisi's maternal family and a newly emerging noble power in the Star Luo Empire. They usually keep a low profile and did not attend tonight's banquet, for fear of provoking the Star Luo Emperor's suppression.
A luxurious carriage traveled down the street, with four white horses galloping in front. Ordinary Soul Master and civilians passing by gave way, showing expressions of awe.
This type of carriage was only available to nobles of the Star Luo Empire.
Yu Yu Yu...
After an incense stick had burned, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Spirit Hall Branch.
Empress Dailisi wore a white and gold fitted long dress that accentuated her perfect and voluptuous figure. She wore high-heeled sandals, a round hat, and white silk gloves. Her blonde hair was piled up high, with only a strand of bangs falling beside her mature and beautiful face.
" Lina, you and your sister stay in the carriage."
"Yes!"
"Excuse me, are you Empress Dailisi?" the Spirit Hall guard asked tentatively, as she was wearing a hat, making it difficult for them to see her clearly.
"Yes, I'm looking for your Emperor ~"
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is inside. Please come in."
Spirit Hall Branch, in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the fourth floor
Lin Chen, dressed in a white bathrobe, revealed his strong and perfectly defined muscles. Zhu Zhuqing and Liu Erlong were already asleep on the white soft couch, exhausted.
In the shadows, an incomparably alluring figure was hidden within the hall, constantly protecting Lin Chen and the two women.
Ding ding ding...
"Go in~"
Empress Dailisi stepped into the room and, upon seeing Lin Chen's attire and the view from the soft couch, her delicate body stiffened instantly. She forced a smile and said:
" Your Emperor, greetings."
Lin Chen smiled faintly, "Sit down."
"Hmm~"
Lin Chen sat opposite her, poured her a cup of tea, and said calmly, "Your Majesty, your days in the Star Luo Empire Inner Palace must have been difficult."
Dailisi paused slightly, "This humble servant does not quite understand Your Emperor's meaning."
"Let's skip the formalities at a time like this," Lin Chen said, his gaze burning as he scrutinized her figure. "You know why you're here, so let's not beat around the bush!"
Sensing his gaze, Dailisi's heart tightened. "Very well, since that's the case, then I won't beat around the bush. I have indeed come here to cooperate with Your Emperor."
What are your demands?
Dailisi solemnly declared, "I wish for Dai Mubai to become the new Star Luo Emperor!"
"And what are your conditions?"
"From now on, our Guli Clan will follow the lead of the Spirit Hall!"
Lin Chen's lips curled slightly upward. "You're a smart woman, but Dai Mubai and I have a grudge. Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if I supported him to become the Great Emperor?"
Dailisi's pretty face paled in panic. " Your Emperor!"
"Don't be so rude!" Lin Chen said slowly, "I don't want to support Dai Mubai, but that doesn't mean I don't want to support your Guli Clan. Why don't you become the Star Luo Emperor?"
"This concubine?" A hint of surprise flashed in Dailisi's beautiful eyes. "But there is no precedent in the Star Luo Empire for a woman to become an emperor. This is definitely more difficult than Mubai becoming an emperor."
"Hehe... But to me, it's all the same~" Lin Chen said calmly, "I just want a complete and healthy Star Luo Empire!"
Do you understand?
Dailisi sighed softly, "I understand."
Lin Chen stretched and said, "Alright, I've satisfied your requests, but I'm not sure if you can accept my few conditions."
Dailisi's heart tightened. " Your Emperor, please speak!"
"First, after you become the Great Emperor, you will submit to the Spirit Hall and obey all its orders!"
"That's fine."
Lin Chen said calmly, "Secondly, you and your Guli Clan must send a direct disciple to Spirit City to cultivate as hostage!"
Dailisi frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "No problem, Your Emperor, is there anything else?"
"Hehe..." Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly. "This third point, doesn't the Empress sense it?"
Dailisi's delicate body trembled, her jade hands clenched tightly, and she forced a smile, "Please... please enlighten me, Emperor Majesty, I do not understand."
Lin Chen chuckled softly, slowly walked behind her, and whispered in her ear, "The third thing is that the Empress becomes my slave~"