173: The Empress's Temporary Palace (The End)

"great host, please don't get so anxious and worked up! You have to know, the more profound a 'person's' cultivation is, the more abundant the incense offerings they provide each day."

"So, you really don't need to be like an ant on a hot pan, worrying all day that you won't have money to spend." Xiao Si yawned lazily.

"How can I not be anxious? Previously, in order to redeem this palace and the essential infrastructure for the Netherworld, I've already exhausted almost all the tributes from various countries!"

"And now, I've only completed 75% of the first stage of the main quest! Thinking about this makes me lose sleep, terrified that I'll develop seborrheic alopecia from too much stress."

"Don't you understand? For me, a former modeler, seborrheic alopecia is the most vicious punishment, even more embarrassing than becoming an elderly mage!"

Xiao Si couldn't help but roll its eyes and said with disdain: "Hmph, isn't all this just to maintain the Empress's high-and-mighty image!"

"If you were left to handle government affairs in a tiny office, wouldn't that seem too shabby?"

"Besides, when you first saw this incredibly luxurious palace, you were full of joy and couldn't stop praising it!" Xiao Si said sarcastically.

In the Empress's palace, the Chenfeng Palace is the most majestic. Looking from afar, the palace is like a towering mountain, giving a strong visual impact. It is not only the largest palace in the entire complex, but its area is also staggering, being several times larger than the Earth God Temple.

Moreover, the Chenfeng Palace is fully equipped with everything. Whether it is gorgeous and exquisite decorations or practical and convenient living facilities, they are cleverly arranged in every corner, perfectly integrating various functions into one.

The Zi Wei Palace, which stands opposite the Chenfeng Palace, is the largest repository of books in the Netherworld. The palace houses countless precious and rare ancient documents and secret manuals.

As for the Jiaotai Palace, that is the Empress's bedchamber. The environment is secluded and quiet. The green trees are like opened green velvet umbrellas, and the flowers are like colorful brocade.

The Jiaotai Palace is divided into outer, middle, and inner halls, each presenting different styles. The outer hall is spacious and bright, magnificent and golden; the middle hall is elegant and solemn, with an antique charm; the inner hall is warm and comfortable, full of rich atmosphere of life.

Especially that big bed, which is even more eye-catching.

'It' occupies a considerable amount of space in the inner hall, with brocade-embroidered bedding spread on the soft mattress, and several cute plush toys placed beside the pillows.

This big bed is undoubtedly the Empress's true private domain and a place where Shang Wan Ning feels incredibly relaxed and happy.

Unknowingly, Shang Wan Ning finished a whole day of busyness, gently stretched, and walked toward the Jiaotai Palace with light steps.

"Hehehe... My custom-made bed that cost 2 million incense offerings."

When she stepped into the inner hall, she saw that the bedding on the bed had been tidied up neatly, emitting a faint scent of lilies.

As the dim light refracted, Shang Wan Ning saw the looming figure under the orange-red curtains at a glance upon entering the inner hall.

A strange fragrance seemed to be floating in the air, neither faint nor strong, but quite pleasant.

Yet it unexpectedly stirred one's heartstrings, making one feel a bit itchy.

Shang Wan Ning's gaze keenly glanced to the side; the incense burner was burning leisurely, and wisps of blue smoke were rising.

She sniffed carefully, and her brows furrowed slightly. "This smell doesn't seem to be the usual calming incense."

Although it couldn't be called an aphrodisiac, some of the ingredients contained in it had a bit of an "enhancing" effect.

Shang Wan Ning extended her right hand and gently lifted the layer of curtains.

As the curtains slowly moved, the scene inside gradually became clear before her eyes.

Ling Qi blinked her eyes, not knowing what to do for a moment. She was conflicted, wondering whether she should pounce on her or lie flat and wait obediently?

The infatuation incense had been burning in the inner hall for a long time, and the rich fragrance filled the entire space.

Although Shang Wan Ning could barely stay awake at first, as time passed, this scent eventually had some influence on her.

Perhaps it was also because Shang the Tsundere was no longer as pretentious and tsundere as before. She even unconsciously took a few deep breaths of this charming fragrance, letting herself gradually become intoxicated by it.

The Secretary-General—her delicate body was only wearing a thin piece of gauze as light as a cicada's wing. The tied sash looked loose, and it would slide off with a gentle pull.

When Shang Wan Ning inadvertently let her gaze linger on certain key parts, what she saw was not only the snow-white and flawless delicate skin, but also the proud, towering snow-capped mountains.

What made her heart beat faster was—even a glimpse of...

"Your Majesty, do you need me to serve you in bed?" At this moment, Ling Qi pulled the quilt to cover the exposed view, while a charming smile rose on the corner of her mouth.

Her soul-stirring eyes looked straight at Shang Wan Ning...

Shang Wan Ning's lips also curled up slightly, revealing a hint of mockery: "This bed is truly spacious enough; I think I will definitely have a sound sleep tonight."

"Come, come, Qi Qi, move to the side a little bit." After saying this, she took off the heavy and thick phoenix robe and climbed onto the bed with light steps and no lack of allure.

【Oh my! This is what you call truly enjoying life!】

"Move over a little bit???" Ling Qi heard this, and her pair of deep black ink eyes rolled around.

【Hmph, look at you, what is this you're saying?】

Although Ling Qi was dissatisfied, she still moved to the side of the bed obediently.

Shang Wan Ning lay down comfortably and looked at Ling Qi, "What are you stunned for? Come here."

A coquettish expression immediately appeared on Ling Qi's face as she crawled forward slowly.

The moment she approached Shang Wan Ning, a spiritual force bound her tightly.

Ling Qi looked at Shang Wan Ning in confusion, only to find a flash of cunning in her eyes.

"Why, did you think I really didn't know your identity?" Shang Wan Ning chuckled.

"Surrender, fox demon."

"Hold your horses, the script isn't like this!!!" The Secretary-General was dumbfounded.

"Die, monster."

"Great Vajra Dragon, Great Luo Dharma Mantra."

"By the decree, rising like the sun in the east, I bestow this spiritual talisman to sweep away all evil, the fire of the mountain range, the light of the talisman door..."

"Clatter!" Xiao Si in the System Space accidentally dropped its teacup.

"Damn, to think you can play like this."

"As expected of you, you dog of a Host."

"The screen is full of mosaics, can't you be generous and share some lewd stuff with Xiao Si!"