[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining another wife or concubine. You have been rewarded with the Qi Refining Technique.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining another wife or concubine. You have been rewarded with the Rejuvenation Hand.]
[Ding, the host and his wife share a deep connection. You have obtained a Barrett sniper rifle and 20 Barrett bullets.]
Lu Chen, who had been basking in happiness, was suddenly pulled back to reality by the system's notifications. He hadn't expected to receive such generous rewards. If he hadn't even had a child yet and was already gaining so much, then wouldn't the rewards be even greater if he did?
As he pondered this, another system prompt echoed in his mind.
[Ding, the first time the host and his wife or concubine establish a connection, the rewards will be especially generous.]
Realization dawned on Lu Chen. So this was why the rewards were so lavish. He had initially assumed he would receive such benefits every single time.
With anticipation, he checked the details of his new rewards.
[Qi Refining Technique: A legendary cultivation method that allows one to ascend toward immortality. This technique progresses by strengthening emotional and physical bonds with your wives and concubines.]
[Rejuvenation Hand: A spiritual energy-based healing ability that can mend injuries. When mastered, it holds the potential to revive a dying person. This skill is cultivated through deep connections with your wives and concubines.]
Reading the descriptions, Lu Chen was momentarily stunned.
Wasn't this world supposed to be one of martial supremacy? Yet, here he was, acquiring techniques that belonged to the realm of immortal cultivation.
If these methods truly existed, then perhaps one day, he could ascend beyond mere royalty. Wouldn't the Great Xia Dynasty be his for the taking?
A surge of ambition welled up in his chest as he pulled Zhou Youyou, Zhou Xiaoxiao, and Mu Zixuan into his embrace. "You three are truly my treasures!"
Hearing this, the Zhou sisters felt a deep sense of joy. They had finally become the women of the Northern King. Once they reached Beijun, perhaps they would no longer have to live in hiding.
But at that moment, Lu Chen's voice took on a teasing yet sharp edge. "By the way, my dear, I have a feeling you've been keeping something from me."
Mu Zixuan's body stiffened.
She hadn't expected Lu Chen's intuition to be so sharp.
Lu Chen continued, "You are my wife now. I don't want my woman to hide anything from me."
Just as Mu Zixuan was about to speak, Lu Chen lightly patted Zhou Youyou and Zhou Xiaoxiao on the butts, a knowing smile on his lips. "If I'm not mistaken, you two are Zhou Wangtian's daughters, aren't you?"
Mu Zixuan and the Zhou sisters were utterly shocked. They hadn't expected Lu Chen to have already figured it out.
Immediately, Zhou Youyou and Zhou Xiaoxiao scrambled out of his arms, kneeling on the bed and kowtowing. "Your Highness, please forgive us! We never meant to deceive you!"
"This was our fault alone. Please do not blame the princess!"
Mu Zixuan hesitated to speak, but ultimately remained silent. After all, she was in the wrong. Zhou Wangtian and her father, Mu Changtian, were two of the most powerful kings in the Great Xia Dynasty, and their families had always been close. She had only wanted to protect the Zhou sisters from being sent to the Jiaofangsi, where they would have been reduced to playthings for others.
Watching the two sisters panic, Lu Chen's lips curled into a smirk. "You three have indeed made a grave mistake."
"Hiding something so important from me is not acceptable."
"However, I am willing to give you all a chance to redeem yourselves."
Hearing this, Mu Zixuan's tense expression relaxed slightly, and she hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, how can we atone for our mistakes?"
Lu Chen glanced at the Zhou sisters and said with a chuckle, "It's quite simple. Just give me a few children."
The realization dawned on them, and the three women instantly turned red.
Zhou Youyou and Zhou Xiaoxiao immediately bowed deeply, their voices filled with determination. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity! We will surely bear many children for you in the future!"
Lu Chen then said, "Alright, you two should rest for now. Once we reach Beijun, I will officially take you as my concubines."
The sisters responded in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty."
With that, they left the room, their movements slightly unsteady.
Once they were gone, Mu Zixuan hesitated before cautiously asking, "Prince, are you truly planning to take them in?"
Though Lu Chen was three years her junior, he was a prince. She was unsure of his temperament.
Lu Chen pulled Mu Zixuan into his arms, whispering into her ear, "If I wasn't planning to take them in, do you think I would have touched them?"
Mu Zixuan blinked. That was true. Lu Chen had clearly known their identities all along, yet it had not stopped him.
Lu Chen continued, "My beloved, I hope this will be the first and last time you hide something from me. Understood?"
Mu Zixuan immediately nodded. "Yes, husband. I will never hide anything from you again."
Lu Chen pressed a kiss to her lips, stroking her cheek affectionately. "That's my good wife."
"Also, from now on, don't call me 'Prince.' Call me 'husband.'"
Mu Zixuan lowered her gaze shyly. "Yes… husband."
"Good. Rest well. We leave for Beijun tomorrow."
"Mm."
Lu Chen pulled her close and fell asleep in her embrace.
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At dawn the next morning, the Northern Palace was already bustling with activity.
Lu Chen had never been an early riser, but today was different. He was leaving the capital, and he had no choice but to rise from his bed despite the lingering warmth beside him.
Standing at the gates of the Northern Prince's Mansion, he took one last look at the place he had called home since childhood. Nostalgia washed over him. Every memory played in his mind like a silent film.
This time, he was leaving. And he had no idea when he would return.
After all, the law forbade princes from returning to the capital without an imperial decree.
Lu Chen clenched his fists, determination burning in his eyes.
The day I return to the capital, I will rule the world.
At that moment, a squad of armored soldiers approached on horseback. The leading general dismounted and knelt before him.
"I am General Li Feng. I pay my respects to His Majesty. My orders are to escort you safely to Beijun."
Lu Chen's gaze sharpened as a translucent information panel appeared before him.
[Name: Li Feng]
[Title: General of the Great Xia Tiger Guards; Temporary Guard Commander for the Northern King]
[Strength: Rank 7]
[Loyalty: 50]
Lu Chen's eyes widened slightly. So the Many Children, Many Blessings System could also analyze men?
That would certainly be useful.
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