[Ding! Congratulations, Host, on gaining another wife! Reward: Qi Refining Art.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, on gaining another wife! Reward: Rejuvenation Touch.]
[Ding! Host has established deep spiritual resonance with his wives. Reward: Barrett sniper rifle with 20 rounds.]
Lu Chen, who had been immersed in pleasure, was suddenly jolted back to reality by the system's notifications.
He hadn't expected to receive such generous rewards.
And this was before he even had children—when that day came, wouldn't the rewards be even greater?
Just as he was thinking this, the system chimed again.
[Ding! The first intimate connection with your wives will yield particularly rich rewards.]
Lu Chen finally understood. So that's how it worked—he had assumed every encounter would be this rewarding.
He quickly checked his newly acquired abilities.
[Qi Refining Art: A legendary cultivation technique that can lead to immortality. Can be cultivated simply by bonding with your wives.]
[Rejuvenation Touch: Allows the Host to use spiritual energy to heal injuries and illnesses. When perfected, it has a chance of reviving those on the brink of death. Can be cultivated through intimate bonding with your wives.]
Lu Chen was stunned.
Isn't this supposed to be a mid-tier martial world?
How could such immortal cultivation techniques exist here?
But then again… if he truly reached immortality, wouldn't claiming the Great Xia throne be as easy as flipping his hand?
Feeling delighted, Lu Chen pulled Mu Zixuan, Zhou Youyou, and Zhou Xiaoxiao into his arms and grinned.
"You three are my greatest treasures!"
Hearing this, the Zhou sisters felt an overwhelming sense of joy and relief.
They had finally become the Northern Prince's women. Once they reached the Northern Province, perhaps they would never have to hide again.
But just as they were basking in this warmth, Lu Chen's voice suddenly turned serious.
"By the way, my dear consort… I have a feeling you're hiding something from me."
Mu Zixuan's heart skipped a beat.
She hadn't expected Lu Chen's instincts to be this sharp.
Lu Chen continued, "You're already my wife. I don't like it when my women keep secrets from me."
Just as Mu Zixuan was about to respond, Lu Chen patted the Zhou sisters on the waist and smirked.
"If I'm not mistaken, you two… are Zhou Wangtian's daughters, aren't you?"
The three women gasped in shock.
They hadn't expected Lu Chen to already know the truth.
The Zhou sisters immediately scrambled out of his embrace, knelt on the bed, and began kowtowing frantically.
"Your Highness, please forgive us! We never intended to deceive you!"
"It was entirely our fault—please do not blame the princess consort!"
Mu Zixuan opened her mouth to say something but then fell silent.
After all, she knew that what she had done was wrong.
Zhou Wangtian and her father, Mu Changtian, were once hailed as the two great generals of Great Xia. Their families had always been close.
Mu Zixuan and the Zhou sisters had grown up like real sisters.
She simply couldn't bear to let them rot in the Courtesan Bureau, becoming playthings for others.
Seeing how panicked they were, Lu Chen's lips curled into a mischievous smile.
He said lightly, "Indeed, this was a serious mistake."
"Such an important matter… and you three actually kept it from me."
"However… I'll give you all a chance to atone for your mistake."
Hearing this, Mu Zixuan immediately brightened.
She hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, how can we make amends?"
Lu Chen looked at the Zhou sisters and smirked.
"Simple. Just give me a few children."
The three women instantly understood his meaning.
The Zhou sisters quickly bowed their heads in gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for taking us in! We will dedicate ourselves to giving you many heirs!"
Lu Chen nodded. "Alright, you two should go rest. Once we reach the Northern Province, I'll formally take you as concubines."
The sisters responded in unison, "Yes, Your Highness."
Then, limping slightly, they left the room for the adjacent maid's quarters.
—
Once they were gone, Mu Zixuan hesitantly asked, "Your Highness… are you truly planning to keep them?"
Even though Lu Chen was three years younger than her, he was still a prince, and she couldn't quite figure out his temperament yet.
Lu Chen pulled her into his arms, held her close, and whispered into her ear.
"If I wasn't planning to keep them, do you think I would have touched them?"
Hearing this, Mu Zixuan finally understood.
Lu Chen had clearly known about the Zhou sisters' identities all along, yet he hadn't minded at all.
Lu Chen then said, "My dear consort, I hope this is the first and last time you keep secrets from me. Do you understand?"
Mu Zixuan quickly nodded. "Yes, Your Highness. I will never hide anything from you again."
Lu Chen kissed her softly, caressed her tenderly, and murmured, "That's my good wife."
"Oh, and one more thing—I'm not an unreasonable man. You don't have to be so cautious around me. You're the main wife in this household."
Mu Zixuan was older than him by three years, yet for the past two days, she had acted like a timid little wife, careful with her every word and action, as if she were an outsider in her own home.
Blushing, Mu Zixuan replied, "I… I will do my best to adapt."
Lu Chen smirked. "And from now on, stop calling me 'Your Highness.' Call me 'husband.'"
Mu Zixuan whispered, "Yes… husband."
Lu Chen chuckled. "Good. Now, get some rest. We leave for the Northern Province tomorrow."
"Mhm."
Lu Chen held Mu Zixuan close as they drifted off to sleep.
—
The Next Morning
At dawn, the Northern Prince's Manor was already bustling with activity as preparations for departure began.
Lu Chen wasn't accustomed to waking up early, but since he was leaving the capital today, he had no choice but to reluctantly pull himself away from his wife's embrace.
Standing at the gates of the Northern Prince's Manor, he gazed at the estate, feeling a touch of melancholy.
This place held all his childhood memories. Moments from his past flashed through his mind like a film reel.
After today, who knew when he would return?
After all, vassal princes were not allowed to return to the capital without imperial orders.
Clenching his fists, Lu Chen made a silent vow:
The next time I return to the capital…
…will be the day I rule the world!
Just then, a group of armored soldiers on horseback arrived at the manor gates.
The leading general, Li Feng, dismounted and knelt.
"Your Highness, I am Li Feng. I have been assigned to protect you and your household on your journey to the Northern Province."
At that moment, a translucent screen appeared before Lu Chen's eyes.
[Name: Li Feng]
[Status: General of the Great Xia Tiger Guard Army, currently assigned as the Northern Prince's escort commander.]
[Strength: Seventh-Tier Martial Artist]
[Loyalty: 50]
Lu Chen froze for a moment.
So the Many Sons, Many Blessings system… can also display information about men?
This is going to be incredibly useful.
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(End of Chapter.)