Staring at the blue interface before him, Lu Chen was as stunned as he had been when he first laid eyes on Mu Zixuan's breathtaking beauty.
He even wondered if he was hallucinating due to overexertion just now.
After a brief pause, he fixed his gaze on the floating blue screen, then raised his hand and selected [Yes].
Immediately, the woman's voice rang out again.
[Newcomer gift pack claimed.]
As soon as the notification sounded, a list of items appeared before Lu Chen.
**[Congratulations, Host, you have received:
1 Dragon-Tiger Pill1 Breakthrough Pill1 Desert Eagle500 bullets50 grenades1 Dragon-Phoenix Tree seed.]**
Lu Chen had no idea what these items were for. He cautiously glanced at the beauty sleeping soundly beside him. Seeing that Mu Zixuan was exhausted and fast asleep, he felt reassured and raised his hand to tap on the words "Dragon-Tiger Pill."
[Dragon-Tiger Pill: Upon consumption, significantly enhances the Host's combat abilities and ensures a faster production of offspring.]
The next second, a delicate porcelain bottle appeared in Lu Chen's hand.
His eyes lit up—this was real!
With a thought, he waved his hand, and the small bottle vanished, returning to the blue interface.
Excited, he tapped on the descriptions of the other rewards.
[Breakthrough Pill: Instantly elevates the Host to the rank of First-Grade Martial Artist upon consumption.]
[Desert Eagle: A powerful firearm capable of ensuring the Host's survival in this world.]
[Dragon-Phoenix Tree Seed: Watered with the Host's blood, this seed will grow into a Dragon-Phoenix Tree. When its leaves are brewed into tea and consumed by women, it increases their affection for the Host and enhances the quality of their offspring.]
Reading through the descriptions, Lu Chen was thrilled. He had already resigned himself to living out his days as an ordinary prince, but now, out of nowhere, he had been granted a [Many Sons, Many Blessings] system.
Curious, Lu Chen asked in his mind, "System, does that mean I get rewards every time a woman bears me a child?"
Even though he now had the system, he didn't believe it would be that simple. If every woman who had his child earned him rewards, wouldn't he become invincible in no time? He could just stay home, "plow the fields" every day, and not have to do anything else.
[A woman's rating must be at least 90 for rewards to be granted.]
Hearing the system's response, Lu Chen turned his head to look at Mu Zixuan again.
Just then, a new identification screen popped up.
[Name: Mu Zixuan
Status: Daughter of Mu Changtian, Citizen of Great Xia Dynasty, Princess Consort of Northern Prince
Rating: 93
Affection: 60 (She was very satisfied with you today.)]
Seeing that Mu Zixuan had a rating of 93, Lu Chen smiled. A woman this stunning—anything below 90 would be an insult.
Then, his gaze shifted toward the two maids standing in the room. They were both quite beautiful. Maybe their ratings were also above 90?
[Name: Zhou Xiaoxiao
Status: Daughter of Zhou Wangtian. After Zhou Wangtian's family was confiscated, she was sent to the Courtesan Bureau. Later, the Mu family bought her and assigned her as a dowry maid to accompany Mu Zixuan in her marriage to the Northern Prince.]
Rating: 90
Affection: 50]
Lu Chen was momentarily stunned.
He wasn't surprised that Zhou Xiaoxiao had a rating of 90—she was indeed gorgeous.
What shocked him was that she was Zhou Wangtian's daughter.
Zhou Wangtian was the very man whose rebellion had implicated the Mu family. Whether he had actually committed treason, Lu Chen wasn't sure, but the empire had officially branded him a traitor. For the Mu family to buy Zhou Wangtian's daughter out of the Courtesan Bureau and then send her to the Northern Prince's Manor… were they trying to set him up?
If someone with ulterior motives discovered this, he could end up getting dragged into the mess.
Lu Chen shifted his gaze to the other maid, who was equally stunning.
[Name: Zhou Youyou
Status: Daughter of Zhou Wangtian, younger sister of Zhou Xiaoxiao. After Zhou Wangtian's family was confiscated, she was sent to the Courtesan Bureau. Later, the Mu family bought her and assigned her as a dowry maid to accompany Mu Zixuan in her marriage to the Northern Prince.]
Rating: 91
Affection: 80 (She fell in love with you at first sight.)]
Seeing Zhou Youyou's information, Lu Chen furrowed his brows. Just as he suspected.
The moment he entered the bridal chamber, he had found it odd that Mu Zixuan's dowry maids were this beautiful. These weren't ordinary maids—they were noble daughters!
That being said, both had ratings above 90. If they bore him children, he would receive rewards.
That was a two-for-one deal.
But how was he supposed to handle their identities?
Their background was far too sensitive.
Even though the Mu family had purchased them legally, making them rightful slaves, they were still the daughters of a convicted traitor.
At this moment, Zhou Xiaoxiao and Zhou Youyou stood nervously by the bedside. They had seen everything that had just happened.
As dowry maids, they were expected to serve the bridal couple—even if that meant wiping sweat during their wedding night. If the bride was unable to fulfill her duties, they would have to step in.
They had already accepted their fate. In fact, for them—daughters of a disgraced noble house—being favored by Lu Chen would be a blessing.
The Mu family had selected them precisely for this purpose, hoping the Northern Prince's favor would offer them protection.
Lu Chen cleared his throat and said, "You two may go to bed."
The two maids responded in unison, "Yes, Your Highness."
Then, they turned and headed toward the adjoining maid's quarters.
Watching their graceful figures disappear, Lu Chen thought to himself, Ancient society is truly wicked.
But… he was already getting used to it. So much so that he hadn't even felt awkward with them watching just now.
Once they left, Lu Chen retrieved the Breakthrough Pill and swallowed it.
Immediately, a surge of warmth spread through his body. He felt an overwhelming sense of lightness and strength.
A blue status screen appeared before him.
[Host: Lu Chen
Realm: First-Grade Martial Artist
Techniques: None
Abilities: None
Weapon: Desert Eagle
Offspring: None]
Lu Chen glanced at the screen briefly before closing it.
Right now, he was feeling restless. Although he had occasionally exercised in this world, he had never possessed the power of a martial artist.
Now, having tasted this newfound strength, he wanted to test it out.
But after looking at the beauty sleeping beside him, he decided against it.
Tomorrow. He'd test it tomorrow.
—
Early the Next Morning
Chu Yuqin arrived at Lu Chen's courtyard. Seeing that the doors to the bridal chamber were still shut, she asked the guards outside, "Chen'er hasn't woken up yet?"
The guards exchanged awkward glances before one of them stammered, "Uh… His Highness is awake… but still… busy. Lady Chu, perhaps you should return later."
Before the guard even finished speaking, Chu Yuqin faintly heard certain sounds coming from inside the room.
(End of Chapter.)