Having many children brings many blessings; the struggle for power begins with marriage.

【Name: Ji Yan】

[Identity: Prince Zhou of the Great Zhou Dynasty]

[Realm Level: Mid-Human Realm]

Age: 25

[Favorability: -100]

Seeing Ji Yan's favorability rating, Lu Chen's lips twitched slightly.

Good heavens, is this person some kind of sworn enemy who killed my father? My favorability rating is negative, and it's even -100.

Before Lu Chen could step forward to greet Ji Yan, the eldest prince, Ji Lingxiao, said, "Third brother, I didn't expect you to come today. I thought you wouldn't come, after all, I heard that you seem to have feelings for Miss Bai."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen instantly understood what was going on. No wonder Ji Yan's favorability towards him was negative; it turned out to be the hatred of having his wife stolen.

But then again, since Ji Yan hates me so much, what is he doing here today? Is he here to cause trouble?
Upon realizing this possibility, Lu Chen immediately became vigilant.

When Ji Lingxiao directly revealed his feelings for Bai Qingqing, Ji Yan's face darkened instantly. Not many people actually knew about this, but since the princes all had spies in each other's residences, it was normal for them to be able to find out some information that others did not know.

Ji Yan also knew some of Ji Lingxiao's little secrets.

However, today is Lu Chen's wedding day. If Ji Lingxiao brings this up at this time, and if Lu Chen encounters any problems, people will immediately assume that he did it, since he is after Bai Qingqing.

After regaining his senses, Ji Yan coldly said to Ji Lingxiao, "Brother, today is the wedding day of Prince Lu and Miss Bai. It's best not to make jokes carelessly."

Hearing this, Ji Lingxiao looked at Lu Chen with an embarrassed expression and said with a smile, "Oh dear, look at my mouth, Prince Lu, I am really sorry. I just heard someone mention this yesterday, and when I saw my third brother just now, I accidentally blurted it out. I apologize to you here."

"When I return, I will severely punish those who gossip."

Lu Chen said, "It's alright. A beautiful lady is sought after by a gentleman. I suppose the Third Prince also thinks my concubine is exceptionally outstanding, which is why he has developed feelings for her."

Just as Ji Yan was about to say something, a servant's voice came from the doorway again, "Princess Yun'an has arrived!!!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately said to the princes, "Your Highnesses, please come in!"

Ji Yan gave Ji Lingxiao another cold look, then shut up and walked inside without saying anything more.

Lu Chen then approached Ji Yunmeng, smiled, and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

Ji Yunmeng gave a faint "hmm," then said to Xiao Qi beside her, "Xiao Qi."

Xiao Qi instantly understood Ji Yunmeng's meaning and handed the wooden box in her hand to Lu Chen. Ji Yunmeng then said to Lu Chen, "This is the Heavenly Soul Guardian Fruit, which can suppress evil spirits and prolong the life of a spirit warrior."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen knew that the Heavenly Soul Guardian Fruit was meant for his adoptive father.

Ji Yunmeng's congratulatory gift had already been delivered by the Princess's residence. This gift was a separate item, indicating that Ji Yunmeng intended to befriend the Zhennan Prince's residence.

As a seasoned veteran, Lu Chen instantly figured out what Ji Yunmeng was planning to do next. Ji Yunmeng was just a princess with very little influence, and the Great Zhou Dynasty had never had an empress. Therefore, if Ji Yunmeng wanted to ascend to that position, she had to expand her own power.

Although the Zhennan Prince's Mansion has declined, it is still a force to be reckoned with and still wields considerable influence in the south. Ji Yunmeng is trying to win over the Zhennan Prince's Mansion to gain the support of the powerful families in the south.

Lu Chen's lips curled up slightly. He had initially thought that Ji Yunmeng's talent was too high, and as a princess, it wouldn't be easy for him to marry her. But now it seemed that it wasn't so difficult. As long as Ji Yunmeng had something to ask of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, he could use that to further strengthen his relationship with her.

After Lu Chen took the wooden box from Xiao Qi, he said to Ji Yunmeng, "Thank you, Your Highness, for such a precious gift. Our Zhennan Prince's Mansion will always remember this kindness."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Ji Yunmeng felt that there was something hidden in his words. Lu Chen seemed to have seen through her thoughts, so he deliberately emphasized the debt of gratitude.

But isn't Lu Chen a spoiled brat? Can he really see through my thoughts?
Lu Chen then said, "Your Highness, please come inside!"

Ji Yunmeng didn't think much of it and walked straight inside. Soon, other princes and princesses arrived at the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.

Lu Chen and Bai Qingqing's wedding banquet proceeded without incident. At the beginning, the eldest prince made a few sarcastic remarks about the third prince, but after the Prince of Zhennan came out, neither the princes and princesses nor the high-ranking officials and nobles of the capital dared to say anything more outrageous.

Although people didn't say anything on the surface, they had all sorts of thoughts in their minds after seeing the deathly aura emanating from the Prince of Zhennan.

It wasn't just Ji Yun who wanted to win over the forces in the south; the other princes also had designs on the powerful families in the south. If the Zhennan Prince's Mansion fell, the princes would scatter, and they would be able to divide up the Zhennan Prince's sphere of influence.

After the wedding banquet, Lu Chen went straight to the bridal chamber, eager to see if the system would actually give him any rewards.

What he was more concerned about was what kind of rewards the system would give, and whether Bai Qingqing's first night reward had been refreshed.

While inside the burial furnace, he and Bai Qingqing had already been intimate countless times. If he could obtain the initial reward again by uniting with Bai Qingqing, it would mean that this system might not have anything to do with him, and that it was someone else's scheme.

After Lu Chen entered the bridal chamber, the maid brought out a jade scale and even poured them a cup of nuptial wine.

Lu Chen glanced at the two maids in the room and frowned slightly.

【Name: Blood Ten】

[Identity: Blood Cloud Tower Assassin]

[Realm Level: Mid-Human Realm]

Age: 37

【Favourability: 0】

Upon seeing that one of the maids was actually an assassin, Lu Chen wondered if the Third Prince Ji Yan had sent someone to cause trouble.

Lu Chen then said to the two maids, "You may leave. I can handle this myself."

At this point, Lu Chen picked up his wine cup and walked towards Bai Qingqing, saying as he went, "My wife, it's time for us to drink our nuptial wine."

Just then, Lu Chen noticed that the assassin named Xue Shi was still there, and asked with a dark face, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"

Hearing this, Xue Shi became anxious. His employer's task was to witness Lu Chen drink the wine and ensure that no one would harm Lu Chen.

But if Lu Chen asks her to leave, wouldn't she be unable to determine whether Lu Chen had drunk the wine or whether she had completed her mission?

Even though she was unwilling, Xue Shi didn't dare to show it. She then said, "Yes, Your Highness."

After speaking, Xue Shi left the room and closed the door behind him. (End of Chapter)