Chapter 350: Chapter 240 The Door is Open, Come on In_3

“Yes, your subordinate has understood.”

“Your subordinate shall take his leave.”

As the words fell, the Shadow Guard soldier left the Royal Garden.

After the Shadow Guard soldier had left, a trace of icy light flashed in the Sum Emperor’s eyes. In his view, the Dongfang Family dared to conduct business at this time because they relied on having established a cooperative relationship, believing the royal family wouldn’t dare to do anything to them, which was why they were so brazen.

The behavior of the Dongfang Family clearly showed that they did not regard him, the Emperor, highly.

The Dongfang Family was already acting this way before entering the court; who knew what they would be like once they did.

However, the Sum Emperor would not act against the Dongfang Family over this small move. The Dongfang Family did not belong to the Ancient Families and lacked a stable power base. Once the other aristocratic families in the South were eradicated, the Dongfang Family would lose their foothold.

Eradicating an aristocratic family without any foundation is the easiest.

For now, let the Dongfang Family indulge for a few days. Once the aristocratic families of Great Sum have been dealt with, he would slowly take care of the Dongfang Family.

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North Country.

North Prince Mansion, Yunrong Courtyard.

At dusk, the fiery red sunset filled the sky, and the red glow bathed the world in a bronze hue.

At this moment, Chen Wanrong in the pavilion was looking at the intelligence report in her hand, her face devoid of any fluctuations.

At that time, her gaze lightly glanced at Lin Wanyun, who was sorting the intelligence.

In recent days, Lin Wanyun had been leaving every night, and she would not return until daylight.

As for what she was doing outside, Chen Wanrong had more or less guessed in her heart. Clearly, Lin Wanyun was having an affair with Lu Chen.

Every time Lin Wanyun returned at dawn, she appeared very tired, and her clothes were often torn.

For some reason, Chen Wanrong felt that Lin Wanyun was becoming more mature, more dignified and virtuous, and there was a significant change in her demeanor; she now more closely resembled a married woman.

Chen Wanrong couldn’t help but wonder if this was because she had been defiled by Lu Chen, which was why there was such a great change in her temperament?

At this point, Lin Wanyun finished sorting the intelligence and looked up at Chen Wanrong, saying, “Palace Master, Wei Siyuan should arrive at Yan County within a few days.”

Upon hearing Lin Wanyun’s words, Chen Wanrong snapped back to reality and said emotionlessly, “Hmm.”

Lin Wanyun asked, “Palace Master, who is this Wei Siyuan? I remember you used to correspond with him frequently through letters?”

Lin Wanyun was not from Chen Nation and therefore did not have a deep understanding of it, even less of its former powers.

She guessed that this Wei Siyuan was probably from Chen Nation; otherwise, Chen Wanrong would not correspond with him so frequently through letters.

Chen Wanrong replied, “He is a descendant of the loyal and good of Chen Nation. After Chen Nation was destroyed, the Wei Family escaped and took refuge on a small island known as Wind Cloud Island. They developed their forces on Wind Cloud Island, waiting for the day Chen Nation would be restored.”

Lin Wanyun revealed, “I see.”

At that time, Chen Wanrong said, “Madam Lin, I need to go out tonight.”

Hearing this, Lin Wanyun was momentarily stunned, then she asked, “Where are you going, Palace Master?”

Lin Wanyun thought about the fact that she still hadn’t found the antidote from Lu Chen; what if Chen Wanrong had a poison outbreak while out and about?

Chen Wanrong replied, “Some of the former officials of Chen Nation have already arrived at Yan County. I’m going to meet with them tonight.”

Lin Wanyun suggested, “Then I’ll accompany you.”

Chen Wanrong said, “There’s no need. Madam Lin, you haven’t been feeling well these past few days. You should rest well tonight.”

Lin Wanyun’s mind went blank for a moment.

In fact, it wasn’t that she was unwell, but rather that being roused every day left her brain slightly fuzzy, sometimes making her walk as if she were floating.

Lin Wanyun said, “Alright then.”

Lin Wanyun planned to ask Lu Chen in the evening about how long Chen Wanrong could last outside the Prince’s Mansion without the antidote.

With this in mind, Lin Wanyun continued to ask, “Palace Master, where will you be meeting tonight?”

Lin Wanyun thought that if Chen Wanrong couldn’t endure the poison for an entire night, knowing where Chen Wanrong was going would allow her to rush to the scene immediately if necessary.

Chen Wanrong answered indifferently, “The tavern in the southern city of Mysterious Moon Palace.”

Lin Wanyun said, “I understand. Palace Master, if anything happens, remember to notify me right away.”

Chen Wanrong softly uttered “Hmm” and then said no more.

After nightfall, Chen Wanrong took a carriage to the southern city, while Lu Chen, having finished dinner, planned to go to the study to handle some affairs. He just happened to see Chen Wanrong leaving the North Prince Mansion.

Seeing Chen Wanrong leave the North Prince Mansion, Lu Chen changed his route and headed for the Yunrong Courtyard.

At that time, the light in Lin Wanyun’s room was still on; seeing this, Lu Chen’s lips curved up slightly.

Working overtime there wasn’t really working; he decided not to go to the study to work overtime tonight, but to Lin Wanyun’s room instead.

With that thought, Lu Chen made his way to Lin Wanyun’s room.

At that moment, Lin Wanyun was sitting in her room, sewing clothes, and judging by the size, they were clearly intended for a child.

Although Lin Wanyun had not yet conceived Lu Chen’s child, she understood that if she didn’t bear Lu Chen a child, he would likely not let her be. Thus, she planned to prepare several sets of clothes for her future child, as she had time on her hands.

As Lin Wanyun was sewing intently, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, jolting her into alertness, “Who is it?”

Chen Wanrong had already left the North Prince Mansion, so at this hour, no one should be visiting her room. Just then, the familiar voice of a young man reached her ears.

“Madam Lin, it’s me.”

Hearing Lu Chen’s voice, Lin Wanyun’s plump body involuntarily trembled slightly.

Soon after, Lin Wanyun regained her composure, quickly put down the clothes she was working on, and stuffed them all into a bamboo basket, which she then hid in the cupboard.

After finishing all this, Lin Wanyun spoke, “The door is unlocked, come in.”