Following that, Lu Chen and Bai Qingqing returned to the Prince's Mansion.
As soon as Lu Chen returned to the Prince's Mansion, he went straight to Yunrong Courtyard.
The reason he did not strike Bai Qingqing was mainly that he had business with Chen Wanrong, and his skill could also help Chen Wanrong strengthen her abilities.
When the time came for Chen Wanrong to journey northward with him, the stronger her abilities, the greater their chance of defeating the Tianqi King of the Barbarian Tribe.
Upon arriving at Yunrong Courtyard, Lu Chen happened to see Chen Wanrong sitting in the pavilion, her slender jade hands resting on the strings of the instrument, gently plucking them.
Chen Wanrong, as usual, was dressed in white garments purer than snow, exuding a cool and distant aura, like a noble fairy.
In the past, whenever Lu Chen saw Chen Wanrong, there were few if any improper thoughts in his heart, as he always felt an aura of sanctity emanating from her which purified his soul.
However, since he had exchanged words with Chen Wanrong once, his feelings when seeing her had changed. Gazing at this cool and distant fairy, Lu Chen found himself harboring a wicked desire to conquer her, a desire for her to fall from grace as she had before.
Chen Wanrong, who was playing the instrument, also sensed someone entering the courtyard. She then stopped playing and lifted her head to see Lu Chen entering.
Upon seeing Lu Chen, Chen Wanrong asked with no expression on her face, "What matter does the Prince have?"
This wasn't Chen Wanrong giving him the cold shoulder; it was simply her character. Even though she was now Lu Chen's captive, it wasn't possible for her to suddenly change her demeanor and greet Lu Chen with a smiling face.
At this moment, Lu Chen spoke with a smile, "Miss Chen, there is a matter I wish to discuss with you. May I have some of your time?"
Chen Wanrong asked curiously, "What matter does the Prince wish to discuss with me?"
Lu Chen replied, "This isn't a good place to talk. Let's go inside the room."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wanrong glanced at Lu Chen. She always felt that Lu Chen was up to no good, but since he referred to her as "Miss Chen" instead of calling her Rongrong, it seemed he truly had a serious matter to discuss with her.
With this thought, Chen Wanrong stood up and headed towards her room, saying as she walked, "The Prince may follow me."
Lu Chen followed without hesitation.
Soon Chen Wanrong and Lu Chen had both entered the room. As soon as they were inside, Lu Chen closed the door.
At this moment, Chen Wanrong turned her head to look at Lu Chen, "I wonder what the Prince wishes to speak of..."
Before Chen Wanrong could finish speaking, Lu Chen could no longer restrain the restless skill within him and wrapped his arms around Chen Wanrong's soft waist. Then he sealed her red lips with a kiss.
Chen Wanrong was completely taken aback. She had thought Lu Chen had some real business with her, but as soon as they entered the room, he revealed his true colors.
However, Chen Wanrong did not struggle violently, for she quickly realized that Lu Chen was transferring his skill to her.
As Lu Chen kissed Chen Wanrong, he pushed her body toward the bed. When she could retreat no further and reached the bed, Lu Chen slowly pushed her down onto the bed and looked down dominantly at the cold fairy beneath him.
At that moment, a blush spread across Chen Wanrong's face. Although her complexion remained cold, the shy blush on the ice beauty only made Lu Chen's heart stir even more.
Chen Wanrong said coldly at this moment, "Has the Prince summoned me just for this affair?"
Without answering Chen Wanrong's question, Lu Chen leaned down once again, and this time, his hands began to loosen Chen Wanrong's clothing.
Since that night at the Mysterious Moon Tavern in the southern city with Chen Wanrong, Lu Chen had not touched her again, yet he had long been wanting to discuss the meaning of life with this fairy once more.
Chen Wanrong did not refuse Lu Chen either. After all, she had already been intimate with him, and by now, she was his captive; whatever Lu Chen wished to do to her, he would do. When she came into contact with Lu Chen's body, the skill within her was sealed, leaving her no way to resist.
Time passed, unbeknownst how much of it.
Outside Yunrong Courtyard.
Lin Wanyun and Chu Yuqin were discussing the eastward march of the Barbarian Army. They chatted while walking toward Yunrong Courtyard.
Chu Yuqin let out a sigh and said, "I've heard that the Barbarian King who has come to the North Land this time is a Grandmaster. I wonder if the North Country's army can stand against them."
Lin Wanyun consoled her, "Don't worry, Yuqin. Isn't Chen'er also heading north this time? With him there, nothing bad will happen."
Chu Yuqin expressed her concern, "What I worry about the most is Chen'er's safety."
As she spoke, Chu Yuqin suddenly had an idea and said to Lin Wanyun, "Lin, why don't you and Miss Chen head north together to protect Chen'er?"
Presently Chu Yuqin was only a Half-step Grandmaster, and she knew her abilities were limited. Even if she accompanied Lu Chen to the North Land, she would only be able to care for his daily needs, not protect him. She might even become a hindrance to him.
But Chen Wanrong was different. She possessed sufficient strength, and with the Mysterious Moon Palace behind her, if Chen Wanrong were to accompany Lu Chen north, they could then utilize the power of the Mysterious Moon Palace to contend with the Barbarian Tribe's Tianqi King.
Hearing Chu Yuqin's words, Lin Wanyun smiled slightly and then said, "You, your mind is always full of thoughts about your Chen'er."
"Even if the Palace Master and I wanted to follow him to the North Land, he might not allow us to go."
As Lin Wanyun finished speaking, Chu Yuqin was about to respond when they suddenly heard a faint sound, prompting a puzzled Chu Yuqin to say, "What sound is that?"
They then became silent, listening intently, and immediately realized the sound was coming from Chen Wanrong's room.
Lin Wanyun initially thought something might have happened to Chen Wanrong, and anxiously hurried toward her room, with Chu Yuqin quickly following to check.
But as they approached Chen Wanrong's room, they heard her delicate, bashful voice from inside.
"Darling... don't... ... mmm...ah..."
Chu Yuqin and Lin Wanyun exchanged glances, both women stood frozen in place.
They were not fools; they could almost guess the situation at hand.
Just then, a mischievous voice also emerged from the room, "Rongrong, you're so beautiful!"
Hearing Lu Chen's voice, both women felt their cheeks burning and a rosy blush spread across their faces. As if linked by telepathy, they turned simultaneously and left Yunrong Courtyard.