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

Chapter 602 Yes, it's exactly as you thought! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
He Ying followed Li Chen's carriage and entered the majestic, god-like forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace without any hindrance.

When she saw all the imposing, well-armored Imperial Guards kneeling before Li Chen and shouting "Welcome Your Majesty back to the palace," she suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes widening in disbelief as she looked at the composed Li Chen beside her.

His voice changed: "Ah? Young Master Li, you...you..."

Li Chen then turned his head, smiled slightly at her, and said casually, "That's right, just as you think."

Ophelia, Isabella, and other women from the Eternal Day Empire were utterly shocked!

They always thought Li Chen was a high-ranking figure in the Holy See, never expecting that he was actually the emperor of the Tian Ce Empire!

Wengenis, clinging to the arm of his beautiful mother-in-law Ophelia, asked nervously, his voice trembling, "Mother-in-law, what should we do?"

Ophelia, having weathered many storms, forced herself to remain calm and whispered, "Just remember the identities the young master gave us. If he is a member of the Holy See's guards, we are his followers; if he is His Majesty Tian Ce, we are his women. Be mindful of your roles, ask fewer questions and observe more."

Although she appeared calm on the surface, her slightly trembling fingers betrayed her inner panic.

However, these words also reveal how experienced Ophelia is.

In fact, she thought that because she was blonde and blue-eyed, she was an oddity in the Tian Ce royal palace.

But that's wishful thinking. In Li Chen's harem, there are women from various northern tribes, women with exotic western customs, and women from the eastern sea tribes.

However, there are relatively few sea creatures, while other species are more numerous.

So even if they come in, it only makes other women take a second look, and they don't feel anything is out of place.

Upon entering the inner palace, He Ying was still in a daze when she spotted a familiar figure – her daughter, Zhu Zhuying, who had become the Empress of Tian Ce!
Zhu Zhuying was also surprised to see her mother here. Overjoyed, she was also extremely puzzled: "Mother?! Why are you back with His Majesty? What happened?"

He Ying blushed instantly, fidgeting for a long time before explaining in a barely audible voice, "I am now following His Majesty in cultivation."

Zhu Zhuying was taken aback at first, but then immediately understood.

Given her appearance and figure, her mother must have undergone countless in-depth cultivation sessions with His Majesty while practicing by His Majesty's side.

Far from harboring any resentment, she smiled with delight and quickly took her mother's arm affectionately: "So that's how it is! That's wonderful, Mother! We can be together more often from now on! I'll arrange a palace for you that's close to me right away!"

She was quick-witted and immediately began arranging a residence for He Ying, placing it near her palace for the Emperor's convenience and for the mother and daughter to reunite.

The newly arrived sisters, including Hua Rumeng, Empress Dowager Qinglin, and the Empress, were naturally warmly arranged by Zhu Zhuying to live in nearby palaces.

In this unfamiliar environment, having an acquaintance to look after you is certainly much more convenient.

Thus, a somewhat peculiar scene unfolded: Zhu Zhuying, a daughter who was already a concubine in the palace, was earnestly explaining the rules of the palace, the emperor's preferences, and the concubines that needed to be observed to her mother, He Ying, who was new to the palace and somewhat apprehensive.

He Ying listened attentively like a well-behaved student, nodding occasionally.

Just as the mother and daughter were talking in hushed tones, the atmosphere warm yet slightly awkward, Li Chen, having changed into a comfortable and elegant casual outfit, walked over with a smile and naturally stretched out his arms, one on each side, to hold He Ying and Zhu Zhuying's slender waists.

"What are you talking about so seriously?" he asked with a smile. The two of them immediately stiffened slightly, their cheeks flushing red.

Without waiting for a reply, Li Chen put his arm around them and led them into the inner room: "Come on, let's find a more comfortable place and chat slowly."

As he spoke, he half-pushed and half-embraced the strikingly beautiful mother and daughter, leading them deeper into the bedroom.

After returning to the Tian Ce Imperial Palace and indulging in a few days of pleasure, Li Chen still needed to deal with the mountain of memorials he had to handle personally.

The next day, before dawn, he made his long-awaited appearance in the solemn and majestic Golden Palace to hold a grand court assembly.

As the saying goes, "the emperor is not worried, but the eunuchs are," the civil and military officials, led by the prime minister, had long harbored resentment and worry. They secretly muttered that their wise and powerful emperor, who was often elusive, had been away from court for far too long this time.

I'm really afraid that his ambitions will be worn down by those stunning beauties from all over the world.

However, their worries were clearly unnecessary.

Li Chen was incredibly efficient at handling government affairs, and his quick thinking allowed him to rapidly review and approve mountains of memorials. He could often pinpoint the crux of complex national matters with just a few words, providing clear and decisive answers.

This silenced the old ministers who had initially wanted to offer some advice, leaving them only with admiration.

There's nothing you can do. You might say Li Chen is neglecting his duties, but he's traveling incognito, and his reasons are perfectly valid.

You might say he doesn't work in the office, but he can finish a whole period of work in a short time without wasting anyone's breath.

The most ingenious thing is that because Li Chen was traveling incognito, he was well aware of many things happening at the grassroots level and could handle them with ease.

Once they thought of this, even those talkative old ministers dared not utter a word.

During the court assembly, several important matters concerning the foundation of the nation were presented for deliberation one by one.

The first project is the "Floating Immortal Island" project, which was completed after several years of hard work by a research group composed of the Royal Guard, court craftsmen, elites of the Ministry of Works, and top technical experts from various sects!
They discovered lost ancient formations and secret techniques from a vast collection of ancient books and texts, successfully solving numerous problems such as anti-gravity cores, energy circulation, and environmental maintenance.

Today, an unprecedented project, which can be described as the second large-scale renovation of the imperial palace, is in full swing over the capital.

One by one, floating islands of varying sizes and shapes were lifted up by a powerful psionic array and slowly rose into the clouds.

They are connected by shimmering energy rainbow bridges or solid jade steps, layer upon layer, like staircases leading to the divine realm, magnificent and exuding a breathtaking aura and timeless beauty.

The assembled officials were deeply moved, marveling at this truly groundbreaking achievement, which elevated the imperial majesty and style to unprecedented heights.

These floating islands serve different functions; some will become new government offices, others will be branches of the Royal Academy, while the most central and beautiful islands will be planned as new harem areas.

They are cleverly connected by hidden passages and garden terraces, extending upwards and eventually leading to Li Chen's new bedroom, which is located at the highest point, shrouded in mist and resembling a celestial palace.

Overlooking the entire capital and the vast land from here, the sense of control over heaven and earth will undoubtedly add endless enjoyment to His Majesty's "daily cultivation".

(End of this chapter)