321: Self-discipline behavior

White Tiger Empire.

Royal harem.

Chen Xuan passed through layers of guards and finally arrived outside Empress Ning Yuewan's bedchambers.

"Chen Xuan pays his respects to Her Majesty the Empress. Today, it's time to deliver your Peach Blossoms again."

"Chen, Chen Xuan, come in."

As soon as Ning Yuewan's voice fell, Chen Xuan walked into the room.

However, to Chen Xuan's surprise, there was another beautiful woman in Ning Yuewan's bedchambers at this moment. This person was Wen Wen Y柔.

"Chen Xuan, this is the matriarch of our White Tiger Empire's Zhu family, Madam Wen Wen Y柔. Come over and pay your respects."

Ning Yuewan saw Chen Xuan staring at Wen Wen Y柔, feeling a little jealous, but still introduced her to him.

"Greetings, Madam Zhu!" Chen Xuan respectfully bowed, then looked at Ning Yuewan, finding that her complexion was still somewhat pale.

"Alright, Chen Xuan, it's like we've never met!" Wen Wen Y柔's eyes were slightly red, as if she had cried, and she was very displeased with Chen Xuan, her gaze constantly glaring at him.

Ever since she learned that her daughter liked Chen Xuan, she had informed the head of the Zhu family, her husband Zhu Ying, causing him to become extremely nervous, fearing that Zhu Zhu might displease the imperial family and implicate the Zhu family.

Zhu Zhu was also placed under house arrest because of this.

These days, their Zhu family had been investigating Chen Xuan, and upon learning that Chen Xuan would be at the Empress's bedchambers today, Zhu Ying even demanded that she go to the Emperor's Royal harem herself to talk to Chen Xuan and incidentally obtain some Qi Luck Peach Blossom.

One must know, she was the matriarch of a noble family; how could she casually enter the Emperor's Royal harem? Was her reputation to be discarded just like that?

Furthermore, even if she, as a person, entered the Royal harem, and even if the Emperor was a good-for-nothing and nothing happened, this still wouldn't explain anything. From now on, in the eyes of all who knew, she would never be able to hold her head high.

Zhu Ying's behavior was clearly a form of self-discipline! But he still did it, personally sending her in, watching her walk into the Royal harem, and then smiling slightly.

This could explain a lot of things.

It was very possible that a certain important figure in the palace had taken a liking to her! And using Chen Xuan's Qi Luck Peach Blossom as a trading gimmick, secretly giving the Zhu family some benefits in exchange for her!

Fortunately, Wen Wen Y柔 had always been on good terms with Ning Yuewan. The moment she entered the palace, she came to the Empress's bedchambers, using the excuse of wanting to see Chen Xuan to hide inside and not come out.

Only now, upon seeing Chen Xuan, did she show a hint of anger. Although she was aware that this might not have much to do with Chen Xuan, he was ultimately the fuse for this incident.

"Hmm? You two know each other?" Ning Yuewan looked at Chen Xuan with a puzzled expression.

"Uh, yes, we know each other. Actually, I've seen Madam Zhu before! After all, Zhu Zhu is also a member of our Monster Academy, so I can't even pay a visit, can I?"

"That's true, what you said is reasonable."

"What do you mean reasonable? This is a fact!"

With an outsider present, Ning Yuewan behaved relatively normally, without her heart rate quickening or anything of the sort. This was likely because she knew Wen Wen Y柔 was present and Chen Xuan wouldn't dare to act rashly.

"Here, these are today's 8 Peach Blossoms. Your Majesty, please take a look."

"No need to look. Just give me the Life Peach Blossom. The rest, you can give to Wen Y柔."

"To Madam Zhu?"

"Yes, the Zhu family is a pillar of our White Tiger Empire, so they naturally deserve to receive Peach Blossoms."

"I see..." Chen Xuan said, then turned around and handed the Peach Blossoms to Wen Wen Y柔.

The latter took the Peach Blossoms, not looking at Chen Xuan, but instead looking at Ning Yuewan in surprise.

She knew this iron-blooded Empress extremely well; she would never repeat herself to her subordinates! Yet, facing Chen Xuan, she patiently explained herself!

What kind of status did Chen Xuan have? Could these noble families not be clear about it?

A Puppet to be manipulated by anyone, yet he could gain the respect of this Empress...

Something's not right... 10 parts, no, 12 parts not right!

However, Wen Wen Y柔 was, after all, an experienced person. She immediately thanked him with a normal expression: "So these are Qi Luck Peach Blossom? They look quite beautiful, but I wonder what they taste like when eaten."

Looking at the Qi Luck Peach Blossom in her hand, Wen Wen Y柔's expression was complex.

These little things in her hand could actually buy her; this world was truly absurd!

"Madam Zhu can try them herself."

"There's no need for that. I still need to save them for the younger generation in my family. Perhaps next time."

"In that case, then..."

"Then, then I have nothing else here. You may return!" Ning Yuewan saw Chen Xuan about to speak and immediately wanted him to leave.

He never had good intentions.

"No, this matter is extremely crucial. I must discuss it with Your Majesty the Empress."

Ning Yuewan frowned. She definitely couldn't be alone with Chen Xuan. Otherwise, not only would she be completely taken advantage of, but who knows how the Heavenly Dao oath would punish her.

"What exactly is it?"

"This... I ask Madam Zhu, please step outside first. I need to report to Her Majesty privately."

Wen Wen Y柔's gaze became increasingly strange.

"No, no! Wen Y柔 is my good friend. There's no need to avoid her for anything!" Ning Yuewan quickly refused.

"Ah? Good, alright, Your Majesty the Empress."

Wen Wen Y柔 was stunned for a moment, then reacted and remained motionless.

She didn't want to leave anyway.

Chen Xuan heard this and scanned Wen Wen Y柔. Soul Transformation Late Stage, most likely from accumulated resources, so she posed no threat to him.

"Since she's Your Majesty's friend, I'll be direct."

"Wh-what is it?" Ning Yuewan unconsciously took a step back. Wen Wen Y柔 watched very closely.

There's something fishy, something very fishy!

"Alas, it's actually the same matter as before. Previously, Your Majesty personally suppressed your cultivation to the Nascent Soul Stage and pointed out some of my shortcomings in combat. This time, I've made good corrections and would like to ask for your guidance again."

Wen Wen Y柔: "......"

Ah? That's it? Is that all???

Wen Wen Y柔's gaze turned back to Ning Yuewan, and then an even more shocking scene appeared.

The White Tiger Empire's dignified, iron-blooded Empress Ning Yuewan actually had a flushed face and was retreating step by step back to her jade couch!

Wen Wen Y柔 instantly felt that she might not be able to leave this room today, and perhaps she would die here.

"N-no need. Your combat strength is excellent. I don't think I have anything to teach you."

Chen Xuan's gaze instantly became stern. Ning Yuewan dared not meet his eyes.

"Just, just normal combat, you know what I'm talking about!"

After a long silence, Ning Yuewan seemed to understand Chen Xuan's determination and finally agreed to him.