Chapter 2265: Chapter 1955: The Deceit Suppression Bureau Under Attack
As a member of the Royal Family, it’s understandable to care about one’s reputation, but the breakout of five Earth Realm Stranges is no small matter. If not handled properly, the entire Dazhou could be destroyed. Yet Ji Yunmeng thinks of concealing it.
Prince Zhen Nan doesn’t believe Ji Yunmeng is foolish. She surely knows the importance of the matter. This indicates that Ji Yunmeng places her reputation in a very important position.
What does she care about her reputation for as a Princess? Even if the matter leaks and she needs to take the blame, she would at most lose her Commander of the Deceit Suppression Bureau position and revert to being a Princess.
This is why Prince Zhen Nan feels that Ji Yunmeng has grander ambitions. Her ambitions require her to cherish her reputation, otherwise achieving her goals would be very difficult.
Prince Zhen Nan vaguely sensed what Ji Yunmeng aspired to, but he didn’t dare to make assumptions. After all, there was no precedent for a woman ascending the throne in Dazhou, not even the current Empress Dowager, who controls the court but nominally manages affairs for the Emperor.
Upon hearing Prince Zhen Nan’s words, Lu Chen thought to himself that his father seemed to have noticed what Ji Yunmeng was up to. Lu Chen didn’t continue the topic but instead said, "I understand. I will be on guard against her from now on."
Prince Zhen Nan said, "I hope it’s my misunderstanding."
At that moment, Lu Chen suddenly remembered something and then smiled as he spoke to Prince Zhen Nan, "Father, let me share some good news with you."
Prince Zhen Nan asked, "What good news?"
Lu Chen said, "Qingqing has recently started experiencing morning sickness."
Prince Zhen Nan was stunned. Lu Chen had previously told him that Bai Qingqing might already be pregnant, but Prince Zhen Nan did not believe it. He didn’t think two Spirit Martial Artists could conceive in such a short time, though he dearly hoped Bai Qingqing would soon be pregnant to add an heir to the Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Prince Zhen Nan, coming back to his senses, immediately inquired, "Is this true?"
Lu Chen said, "It’s true. I told you before that she might already be pregnant, but you didn’t believe me."
Prince Zhen Nan hurriedly said, "Quickly call for a doctor to confirm!"
Lu Chen said, "There’s no need for now. If the news leaks, it wouldn’t be a good thing."
Currently, who knows how many eyes are on Zhen Nan Prince Manor? Initially, those people only targeted him as the Princely Heir. If they knew Bai Qingqing carried his child and that Zhen Nan Prince Manor was about to have new blood, they would spare no effort to harm Bai Qingqing’s unborn child.
Prince Zhen Nan, understanding that Lu Chen wanted to protect Bai Qingqing, didn’t say anything further. He believed that Lu Chen, as he is now, should be able to ascertain Bai Qingqing’s pregnancy by feeling her pulse. Even if Lu Chen couldn’t confirm it, he could find a chance to have Bai Qingqing visit him for a personal examination to determine pregnancy.
Meanwhile...
Inside Lu Chen’s courtyard...
Bai Qingqing, wearing a plain long dress, sat upright on a stone stool in a pavilion, with a plate of oranges on the stone table before her.
For some unknown reason, she’s had a craving for sour foods lately. Initially, she didn’t realize she was pregnant. Lu Chen had mentioned that she might be carrying his child and had not touched her during this time, but she didn’t believe it.
She merely thought Lu Chen had grown tired of her, which is why he left her alone.
However, feeling fatigued and occasionally nauseous over the past few days made Bai Qingqing sense something was amiss.
At that moment, a wave of nausea suddenly rose within her, compelling her to turn her head and retch.
The maid, witnessing this, hurriedly said, "Madam, what’s wrong? I’ll call the doctor right away."
Bai Qingqing tried to control her body, attempting to suppress the nausea. No matter her efforts, her body instinctively continued to gag.
Moreover, Bai Qingqing sensed a place within her absorbing her spiritual evil. Her spiritual energy circulated more quickly, flowing toward her abdomen.
This is...
By this point, Bai Qingqing realized what was happening.
Just then, Lu Chen’s figure appeared in the courtyard, and he spoke to the maid, "No need to call a doctor."
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, the maid immediately stopped, saying, "Yes, Princely Heir."
Lu Chen hurried to Bai Qingqing’s side, sat on the nearby bench, and smiled as he asked, "See, I wasn’t lying to you."
Hearing this, Bai Qingqing felt conflicted and unsure of what to say. She hadn’t expected to become a mother so soon.
Seeing Bai Qingqing remain silent, Lu Chen wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her onto his lap, and still, she didn’t react.
After a while, Bai Qingqing asked, "What business does the Princess have with you?"
She was aware of Princess Yun’an’s visit to the Prince Manor, and although she wasn’t particularly concerned, Lu Chen’s embrace prompted her to find a topic.
Lu Chen didn’t answer this question, but instead asked, "Are you jealous?"
Bai Qingqing said expressionlessly, "No."
She wouldn’t be jealous of Lu Chen, a notorious flirt. Moreover, she couldn’t confirm whether Lu Chen had been possessed by evil forces; she certainly held no affection for him.
Lu Chen then said, "She’s not here for me but for Father."
"As for the specifics, it’s inconvenient to tell you now, but you’ll soon find out."
Seeing Lu Chen’s reluctance, Bai Qingqing didn’t pursue the matter further, and silence returned. At this moment, she noticed Lu Chen’s wandering hand reaching inside her clothes.
Bai Qingqing remained expressionless, focused on determining whether this despicable man was possessed by evil forces. If he was, she could forgive his misconduct; otherwise...
Bai Qingqing paused, realizing that even if this shameless rogue weren’t possessed, there was nothing she could do to him. As his woman, it was natural to indulge his desires.
...
Two days later, a sudden surge of evil entities appeared outside the Capital city, prompting the Deceit Suppression Bureau to deploy most of its Deceit Suppressing Guards.
As night fell...
A towering Black Evil emerged from the Deceit Suppression Bureau, followed by intense combat that captured the attention of all powerful entities in the Capital city. Soon, they arrived near the Bureau to investigate.
However, by the time those powerhouses arrived, the battle had ceased.
Cheng Ran, Commander of the Imperial Guard, arrived at the Deceit Suppression Bureau to find it in disarray. Many buildings had been destroyed, and the five directors lay injured on the ground, even Princess Ji Yunmeng was covered in blood.
