I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 411 And this world is unfair! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
The next day, Mu Wanshi, who was feeling uneasy in the prison, saw his daughter Luo Xi walking over.

After learning that his sentence had been reduced by one year, Mu Wanshi looked at Jun Wuhui with a smug expression.

You think you can get a reduced sentence? I can too!

Jun Wu Hui dismissed it with disdain, but was also somewhat displeased inside.

The sense of superiority he had built up vanished, leaving this long-established powerful figure feeling resentful.

Mu Wanshi urged Luo Xi to keep up the good work, only then realizing that the child's mother hadn't arrived, and asked what had happened.

Luo Xi said, "Oh, Mother is frail and has had a long and tiring journey."

This was the reason Luo Jiazi asked her to give when she came.

You can't say you worked too hard and couldn't get out of bed, can you?

Mu Wanshi slapped his forehead and said, "Look at my blockhead, I forgot about that."

After Luo Xi left, Mu Wanshi hadn't even had a chance to feel smug for long before Xi Yushuang and Hong Qingshu sent someone to tell Jun Wuhui that he could have his sentence reduced by another year.

As for why neither of them came, it's because they were too exhausted from yesterday's intense work and couldn't move.

Jun Wuhui couldn't stop smiling. My woman is really something else. Your woman is only good at this much.

During this time, they waited for news of each other's reduced sentences, using this to look down on each other.

No one expected that these two powerful Saint Realm experts would be so fierce and ruthless.

There is no such thing as a peaceful life; it is always because someone is bearing the burden amidst Li Chen's gunfire.

Mu Wanshi sometimes thought that among those who had reached the Saint Realm, only he and Jun Wuhui had fallen to this state.

What he didn't know was that there were Saint Realm experts in the Imperial Capital's prison.

The conflict between Mu Wanshi and Jun Wuhui was merely a private duel, and its impact was neither significant nor insignificant.

Li Chen eventually reduced their salaries to one year, and that was the limit.

They need to be taught a lesson so they'll know who's in charge in the Tian Ce Dynasty.

If it weren't for their women serving them so diligently, Li Chen would have actually intended to give them the full fare.

While Li Chen was enjoying himself, Luo Qimeng was also speeding up the reconstruction of Luoshui Manor.

Having recaptured the regional behemoth that was Hongmen Manor, and with the help he could gain from his identity, the reconstruction of Luoshui Manor was now complete.

The rebuilt Luoshui Villa is several times larger than before.

Rumors spread from who-knows-where that Luo Qimeng was about to enter the palace as a concubine, and in an instant, all the major families and sects in the west rushed to curry favor with her, afraid of falling behind.

Trucks carrying building materials came and went in an endless stream. Thousand-year-old spiritual wood, mysterious ice jade, and extraterrestrial meteorite iron—these rare materials, which are seldom seen in ordinary times, are now piled up in the warehouses of Luoshui Manor.

Luo Qimeng was also sensible and knew how to navigate social situations; she kept detailed records of who gave her gifts.

These things can't be taken for free; there has to be a give and take for the other side to continue helping.

At least that's the morality she believes in.

The villa is built against the mountain, with pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner. The main hall has purple-gold beams and glazed tiles, which shine brightly in the sunlight.

Two lifelike, majestic white jade unicorns, each a hundred feet tall, stand before the mountain gate.

The mountain-protecting formation was personally set up by Li Chen, so even a Saint Realm expert would not be able to break through it easily.

This clearly shows that the three Luo sisters are still very favored by Li Chen.

The three Luo sisters stood on the stargazing platform at the highest point of the manor, overlooking the estate that belonged to them.

"Sister, this is the first time our Luo family has ever been so glorious, isn't it?" Luo Jiazi said softly, tears glistening in her eyes.

Luo Qimeng smiled slightly and reached out to stroke the exquisite carvings on the railing: "Yes, from now on, no one will be able to bully our Luo family anymore."

Luo Zixi stood aside, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Once upon a time, the Luo family was torn apart, and the three sisters went their separate ways, but now they have become the rulers of this region.

They also knew that this was Li Chen's blessing.

The debt of gratitude owed to Li Chen is immeasurable; it would take countless lifetimes to repay it!
Li Chen stayed here to wait for the Luoshui Manor to be completed. Now that things have been settled, he can return to the palace.

Young and beautiful women like Lü Shanshan and Mo Yan'er naturally followed Li Chen back to the palace. They were terrified that Li Chen would abandon them here; they acted as if they would be perfectly willing to be treated like slaves by Li Chen.

They no longer care who Jun Zhantian is; there's no comparison.

After discussing it, Xi Yushuang and Hong Qingshu decided to give themselves to Li Chen, since Li Chen was of a much higher level than Jun Wuhui.

In terms of both status and position, none of them could compare to Jun Wuhui.

Jun Wu Hui is merely a regional-level expert, while Li Chen is a Heaven and Earth-level Supreme.

They were both devoted to Jun Wu Hui before, but they just hadn't met anyone more outstanding than him.

Li Chen is not only a hundred times more outstanding, but also young.

They both felt that even being a palace maid, let alone an imperial concubine, would be a huge win for them.

That means sticking to Li Chen will definitely lead to a fulfilling life.

Moreover, Jun Wuhui still has a year of imprisonment to go. After a year, Xi Yushuang and Hong Qingshu will probably both be in the shape of Li Chen.

However, given Li Chen's strength, it won't even take a year.

imperial capital.

During Li Chen's absence, there weren't any major problems, just some undercurrents.

The reason it's a turbulent undercurrent is because they only dare to do things in secret; who would dare to jump out and seek thrills?

The Wei family, disguised as remnants of the previous dynasty, arrived in the capital first.

Wei Manping and Wei Lianhan were both officially appointed concubines, so their status was certainly already established.

However, with so many women in the harem, if the two of them wanted to wear down Li Chen, they would need to compete with the other women in the harem.

In the Wei family mansion in the capital, Wei Manying, Wei Manping's older sister, frowned upon hearing her sister's words.

With so many women from the Wei family serving Li Chen, why is he becoming more and more energetic? Could it be a final burst of vitality before death?
Thinking of this, Wei Manying urged her younger sister to hurry up and try to win over Li Chen within the next few years.

Wei Manping didn't dare to argue back, so she could only say that she would try her best.

But in her heart she was thinking: Sister, do you think I am Li Chen's only concubine? How can I have her all to myself?

In fact, Wei Manying said this because the men around her had already started to fight each other.

There are three rising stars in the capital's officialdom who have ambiguous relationships with Wei Manying: Xiao Ming, Lin Mo, and Fang Qian.

All three of them possess exceptional abilities and are blessed with extraordinary talent and fortune.

Xiao Ming and Lin Mo both knew Wei Manying's true identity, so they were secretly fighting each other.

Fang Qian was unaware of Wei Manying's true identity; he and Xiao Ming were openly fighting.

This gave Wei Manying a huge headache. He used to be able to outmaneuver Li Yang, the heir of the Prince of Jing'an, because Li Yang was incompetent and had bad luck.

These three are different. Wei Manying plans to secretly date Fang Qian and Lin Mo, and Xiao Ming can really find out, after all, he is a member of the Ministry of Justice, plus his own abilities.

Even more outrageous is that, without Wei Manying having to explain, Xiao Ming insisted that Fang Qian must have used his position to force Wei Manying to submit.

Fang Qian felt that Xiao Ming was simply picking a fight because of what happened last time.

The two showed signs of fighting as soon as they met.

The most unfortunate one was Xu Zifeng. Li Chen was not in the capital, and Xu Zifeng was a military officer. With the hints of General Guo Poyun, he had to stop Fang Qian and Xiao Ming whenever they were about to make a move.

There was nothing anyone could do; Lin Mo was too busy to stop him.

As for why Guo Poyun hinted to Xu Zifeng to take action, it was because the problems in the southern countries were becoming increasingly serious.

If Xu Zifeng wants to participate in the battle, he must do something that will satisfy Li Chen.

The thought of returning to the South and seeing his biological father made Xu Zifeng abandon his usual playboy persona and start acting as a peacemaker.

The world is unfair. Some people are good people their whole lives, but if they do one bad thing, they are considered completely bad, and everyone thinks they are very good at hiding their true nature.

Xu Zifeng, a guy with a long history of bad behavior, started doing good deeds, and everyone said he was a prodigal son who had turned over a new leaf and that it wasn't too late for him.

(End of this chapter)