Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

Chapter 256: Chapter 153: Returning Home in Glory

Inside the Governor’s Office.

Sun Siniang sat in the seat of honor, looking down at Chen Sheng.

Her form-fitting official robe perfectly accentuated her voluptuous figure. The mountainous peaks of her chest seemed ready to burst forth, and when paired with her cold expression, she exuded an imposing authority.

"What is it?"

Sun Yuzhi subtly pushed out her chest, as if merely stretching.

But when Chen Sheng’s gaze fell upon her, she didn’t shy away in the slightest, as if it were intentional.

"Reporting to the Vice Envoy, this subordinate wishes to request leave to return to Changshan Mountain to pay respects to my parents."

By now, with their cards half-shown, Chen Sheng was no longer as deferential as he had been initially. After a slight bow, he straightened up and brazenly sized up his beautiful superior.

This wasn’t Chen Sheng being rebellious; he had simply started to figure out Sun Yuzhi’s attitude.

She was afraid he’d cross the line, yet also afraid he wouldn’t.

Her feelings were a tangled mess.

If he continued to act like a perfect gentleman with her, she would actually be displeased.

"If you’re going home, just go home. Why are you telling me?"

Sun Siniang’s tone faltered, a hint of confusion in her voice.

"This subordinate would like to invite the Vice Envoy to accompany me."

Chen Sheng said with a chuckle.

This was the pretext he had prepared.

Telling her directly that assassins were trying to kill him and asking her to be his bodyguard was out of the question. Not only would Sun Yuzhi think it strange, but he also didn’t want to appear too extraordinary.

His previous foresight had already made Governor Nie Xuanfeng suspicious, feeling that Chen Sheng was a little too perfectly helpful. Although the Governor hadn’t pursued it, Chen Sheng had become more cautious.

Afterward, he made sure to converse normally with him. Unless there was an obvious trap, Chen Sheng wouldn’t do anything to stand out.

"Who’s in charge here, you or me? You ask me to go with you, and you think I’m just going to drop my official duties and tag along?" Sun Yuzhi’s expression darkened, her tone hostile.

She realized she really couldn’t give this brat an inch, or he’d take a mile.

"Changshan Mountain is beautiful, with pleasant scenery. This subordinate only invited you because I noticed the Vice Envoy was in low spirits. If you’re truly too busy, then never mind."

Chen Sheng’s eyes shifted as he spoke in a low voice.

"Well, you..."

Sun Yuzhi was just about to nod, but unexpectedly, Chen Sheng’s tone changed abruptly:

"In that case, this subordinate will take his leave and head to the Wang Family’s estate."

"What are you going to the Wang Family for?"

Sun Yuzhi frowned.

"To invite Miss Wang to go with me."

Chen Sheng said with a smile.

That’s right, Wang Zilan had already returned to the Ning’an Wang Clan.

The Noble Families had even less of a backbone than he’d imagined. After he displayed the strength to crush Li Xuance at Luoyun Manor that day, the Ning’an Wang Clan sent for Wang Zilan to return home a mere ten-odd days later.

At the same time, they had also invited him for a visit.

However, Chen Sheng had been engrossed in his cultivation at the time and paid them no mind.

Helping the Wang Family in the battle of Wushan Mountain was fine, but that came with a different price tag.

’They want my help without showing any sincere effort to earn it? There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world.’

He considered his promise fulfilled; he had settled the matter of Wang Zilan’s engagement. Whether she would seek him out again afterward was her business.

Although her Holy Beast was impressive, it wasn’t enough to make him lose himself over her.

"Do you need a woman with you just to go home?"

Sun Yuzhi’s voice rose slightly, tinged with annoyance.

"This subordinate is returning home in glory. Wouldn’t it be lacking something without a beautiful companion by my side?"

"Am I a beautiful companion?"

Sun Yuzhi lowered her voice.

"In this subordinate’s eyes, you are."

"I am your superior. You will remember that!"

Sun Yuzhi reminded him with a stern tone.

But her words seemed less like a warning for Chen Sheng and more like a reminder for herself.

"So, is the Vice Envoy going or not?"

Chen Sheng didn’t want to beat around the bush any longer and asked directly.

"I’m not going!"

Sun Yuzhi replied coldly.

But when she saw Chen Sheng turn to leave, her tune changed instantly:

"However, it just so happens I have business in the direction of Changshan Mountain. I suppose I could travel with you."

"In that case, the Vice Envoy should remember to change. That blue dress from the Celestial Bamboo Forest would be perfect," Chen Sheng stopped and turned back to say.

’Now you’re picking out my clothes for me!’

Sun Yuzhi wanted to scold him, but her Qi Cultivation Technique was decent enough that she managed to suppress the urge. In a cold voice, she said:

"When are we leaving?"

"In an hour."

...

An hour later, just as Chen Sheng had expected, Sun Yuzhi had changed into the blue dress from the bamboo forest. With her long hair unbound and her cool demeanor, she looked like a Female Knight of the Martial World.

But her graceful, voluptuous figure was by no means diminished; in Chen Sheng’s eyes, it gave her a different kind of charm.

Sun Yuzhi raised her hand to put on a veiled hat, glanced at Chen Sheng’s teasing smile, and explained with a frown:

"Don’t get the wrong idea. I just don’t want to attract too much attention on this trip, so I’m not wearing my official robes."

"This subordinate understands."

Chen Sheng nodded with a chuckle.

’Since she’s being stubborn, I won’t call her out on it.’

’It’d be best if, when I finally get inside her one day, she can still be stubborn and say the entrance was just a bit uncomfortable, which is why I slipped in by accident.’

Sun Yuzhi snorted coldly, clearly guessing the meaning behind Chen Sheng’s smile. She said nothing more and turned to leave.

...

With an expert of the Mystic Realm like Sun Yuzhi protecting him, Chen Sheng felt much more at ease. He didn’t even bring Li Huai Sheng, Xu Shenzhi, or any other men with him, to avoid the hassle.

After all, his true purpose this time was the Profound Sun Treasure Pearl, not actually returning home in glory.

Soon, Chen Sheng and Sun Siniang, each on their own horse—one in a blue dress, the other in black robes—left Ning’an Prefecture City and headed toward Changshan County.