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Chapter 545 I have prepared a great gift for you! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Just as the two were joking around, a commotion suddenly broke out in the mansion.

It turned out that Tang Shan had returned from his training and stood in the courtyard, looking at the newly renovated mansion with a blank expression.

"Third Uncle, what is this?" Tang Shan looked around in disbelief.

Tang Yue walked over with his belly protruding, stroking his beard smugly: "Xiao Shan, while you were away, your third uncle made connections with the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce and expanded our family business several times over."

He spoke in a grand and dignified manner, never mentioning how these "connections" were established.

Now he is full of confidence in front of Tang Shan, no longer the timid and submissive Third Uncle of the past.

This is the change in family status. There's nothing they can do about it. Before, they could only rely on Tang Shan, but now they have someone to rely on.

"Just focus on your cultivation. Your third uncle will take care of things at home." Tang Yue patted his nephew's shoulder, his tone carrying a hint of elder authority.

Tang Shan checked the accounts with some skepticism, but found nothing wrong, so she didn't ask any more questions.

Little did he know that at that moment, his most respected third aunt was having an in-depth conversation with a mysterious person in the back room.

And soon, under Liu Yuran's arrangement, "Madam Su" will have a "chance encounter" with this "noble person".

This is also the main reason why Li Chen likes to come here; the Tang family always manages to come up with all sorts of tricks to please him.

With preparations nearly complete, Li Chen quietly headed south with Xuan Ji.

Meanwhile, inside the Starfall Kingdom's palace, Dai Xiaoyao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, trying to find a way to present Li Chen with a beautiful woman, because he knew that Li Chen had a taste for that.

As the king of a small country, Dai Xiaoyao has recently recruited quite a few concubines, but most of them are just average and not enough to satisfy Li Chen.

He paced back and forth, the hem of his magnificent brocade robe fluttering with each step, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" a concubine asked cautiously, offering a cup of tea with her delicate hands.

Dai Xiaoyao waved his hand irritably and pushed him away: "Don't bother me!"

He abruptly stopped, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He thought to himself: That's it! Zhu Zhuying's mother!

He remembered clearly that when he first met Zhu Zhuying, he was stunned by the beauty of her mother, He Ying.

Her mature and voluptuous figure added an alluring charm compared to the youthful and beautiful Zhu Zhuying.

"Someone! Prepare the horses!" Dai Xiaoyao shouted as he hurriedly changed into civilian clothes.

Upon hearing the news, the Prime Minister rushed over, his white beard trembling: "Your Majesty, where are you going? There are state affairs to attend to."

Dai Xiaoyao interrupted him with a serious expression: "This concerns the future and safety of the nation! Prime Minister, you shall temporarily assume the administration of the court. I will be right back!"

Having said that, he mounted his horse and rode away with a few guards.

As the sound of horses' hooves faded into the distance, the Prime Minister stood there, tears streaming down his face: "Your Majesty has worked so hard for the country, your old minister will certainly do his utmost!"

Three days later, Dai Xiaoyao arrived at a secluded valley in the south.

Here stands a small sect called "Qingtian Pavilion." Although the building is not grand, it exudes elegance in every aspect.

"Lord Dai Xiaoyao of Xingluo Kingdom requests an audience with Sect Master He." Dai Xiaoyao straightened his clothes and said respectfully to the gatekeeper.

A short while later, a beautiful woman walked out gracefully.

She wore a light purple dress with a silver sash around her waist, which perfectly accentuated her slender waist.

Her full breasts pushed up her clothes in a breathtaking arc, swaying with her steps.

Zhu Zhuying was very old at a young age, and this one is even more ridiculously old.

The woman's skin was as white as snow, and although there were a few fine lines at the corners of her eyes, they only added to her mature charm.

Dai Xiaoyao was stunned for a moment, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

He thought to himself: No wonder she could give birth to a beauty like Zhu Zhuying. If she were presented to His Majesty...
“Xiaoyao?” He Ying’s red lips parted slightly, her voice as melodious as a clear spring. “It’s been so many years, you’ve grown so much.”

Dai Xiaoyao quickly came to his senses and bowed respectfully: "Aunt He is still as beautiful as ever. I am so envious of Junior Sister Zhu for having such a beautiful mother."

He Ying covered her mouth and chuckled, her chest heaving slightly. "You silly boy, you still have such a sweet tongue. Come, let's go inside and talk." The two sat down in the elegant tea room.

He Ying personally poured the tea, and as she bent over, her collar opened slightly, revealing a patch of snow-white skin.

Dai Xiaoyao quickly looked away, silently repeating to himself: This is for His Majesty. This is for His Majesty.
"How is your mother doing lately?" He Ying asked with concern.

Dai Xiaoyao's expression darkened: "Mother... is doing well now."

He dared not say more, fearing he would give himself away, and quickly changed the subject, "Aunt He, actually, I came here this time to ask you for a favor."

"Oh?" He Ying blinked her clear, autumn-water-like eyes. "Go ahead and speak."

Dai Xiaoyao carefully considered his words: "In a few days, a great figure from Tian Ce may pass through this place. Qing Tian Pavilion has beautiful scenery and a quiet environment. I wonder if we could stay the night?"

He Ying chuckled upon hearing this: "I thought it was something important. Is it one of your teachers from when you were studying at Tian Ce? Please come."

She thought to herself that the person who could get the ruler of a country to personally plead for her must be an elder from one of the major sects in Tian Ce.

If we can make friends with them, it will be a good thing for Qingtian Pavilion.

Dai Xiaoyao was secretly delighted. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he took his leave.

As he walked out of the mountain gate, he glanced back and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this time I have prepared a great gift for you."

Thinking of this, Dai Xiaoyao headed to the Tian Ce Dynasty without stopping. He didn't know if Li Chen would pass through the Xing Luo Empire, because Dai's mother only said that Li Chen was going to the Eight Gates Heaven-Piercing Palace, so he waited for Li Chen in that area.

Lin Yuan City, Guan Hai Tower.

As the sun sets, its afterglow spills onto the rippling blue sea, creating a shimmering golden glow.

Dai Xiaoyao sat in a private room on the third floor, glancing out the window from time to time.

Today, he specially changed into a sky-blue brocade robe, with the national emblem of Xingluo Kingdom hanging on the jade belt at his waist, making him look both refined and noble.

"Why isn't he here yet?" Dai Xiaoyao muttered to himself, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.

This was the third pot of tea he had changed.

Just then, a tall, slender figure appeared at the end of the street.

The man was dressed in a long black robe, and his every move exuded an aura of authority that commanded respect without anger.

It was Li Chen, who was traveling incognito.

Dai Xiaoyao's eyes lit up, and he quickly got up and went downstairs to greet him.

"Young Master Li!" He strode forward, his face plastered with a fawning smile. "What a coincidence to meet you here."

Li Chen raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile: "Brother Dai, what refined taste you have, coming all this way to drink tea?"

When Li Chen saw him arrive, coupled with that fawning smile, he knew what the man had prepared.

Dai Xiaoyao chuckled twice, leaned closer and whispered, "To be honest, I came here specifically to wait for Young Master Li."

He looked around and lowered his voice, "I wonder if Young Master Li has the time to visit Xingluo Kingdom? I have prepared a very generous gift for you."

When he said the word "big," he deliberately emphasized it, and a suggestive glint flashed in his eyes.

Li Chen understood perfectly, but pretended to ponder: "Well..."

"It won't take up too much of your time," Dai Xiaoyao quickly added, afraid of missing this opportunity.

Li Chen nodded slightly: "Alright, it's on the way anyway. But I need to go to the Eight Gates Heaven-Shattering Palace first."

Dai Xiaoyao was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Then may I have the honor of accompanying you?"

"Whatever you want." Li Chen turned around noncommittally and walked towards the outside of the city.

(End of this chapter)