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"Even if I don't tell you, so what?" Just as Princess Zhulan questioned Lu Chen, another female voice came from behind.
Lu Chen and Princess Zhulan turned to see a girl around seven or eight years old, dressed in a white gauze dress; it was Princess Yuanzheng.
"And besides, what does my secret have to do with you? Why should I tell you?"
Princess Yuanzheng held a two-foot-long Jade Flute in her hand, walking lightly without making much noise, possibly due to her weight.
Her expression was not pleasant. She was very angry that Princess Zhulan was probing into her secrets and showed no good grace towards her.
At that moment, the entire restaurant fell silent, the surroundings eerily quiet, filled with a faint sense of hostility, as if Yuan Zheng and Princess Zhulan were about to clash at any moment.
"Hmph! As if anyone is eager to know."
Princess Zhulan snorted coldly. She hadn't expected that just as she opened her mouth to ask Lu Chen, Princess Yuanzheng would appear, coincidentally walking into the line of fire.
She had no good expression to show towards Princess Yuanzheng either; for some reason, she deeply disliked this person.
However, since they were in the Great Plains, which was Yuan Zheng's territory, a wave of soldiers could come rushing in at any moment. It was unwise to make an enemy of her. Princess Zhulan herself was not someone to be trifled with either.
Lu Chen felt quite helpless regarding the rivalry between women. He had no way out and couldn't offend either side; this misunderstanding of Lu Chen's intentions persisted throughout.
If Princess Yuanzheng and Princess Zhulan ended up fighting, it would be detrimental to the overall situation and beneficial to neither side.
Earlier in the evening, Lu Chen had sensed the presence of Sang Tuling, Tang Wuqing, and Li Yifeng. The three of them either hadn't left or had come to carry out their mission after hearing that Lu Chen had successfully exited the desert.
In addition to the Three Great Masters, other forces were also secretly lurking within Tebalzuo Town, watching Lu Chen and that batch of Treasures like venomous snakes.
Lu Chen had too many enemies to count. Even if he met them face to face, he might not know where they came from or what grudge they held against him.
All of this changed abruptly with the arrival of Yuan Zheng. The Prairie King and his Iron Cavalry were stationed outside the city, ready to charge in at the slightest sign of trouble, making everyone reconsider their strength.
Thus, it was Yuan Zheng's sudden appearance with her iron-blooded army that halted all impending bloodshed. Not only did various assassination attempts cease, but even the thefts in Tebalzuo Town disappeared.
As a result, Tebalzuo Town appeared remarkably calm and peaceful at this moment, thriving with trade and development, devoid of any illicit activities—a rare occurrence.
Just as Lu Chen was about to say a few words to ease the tension, Yuan Zheng walked straight over, wrapped her arms around his waist, and said, "Let's go into the room to talk; ignore this person."
Yuan Zheng's delicate figure belied her strength as she effortlessly pushed Lu Chen into the room behind them, leaving him no chance to resist.
At that moment, Princess Zhulan's face turned pale with rage, her expression fluctuating between red and white, filled with a murderous impulse.
Yuan Zheng showed no fear in response, casting a disdainful glance at Princess Zhulan before slamming the door shut.
Once inside the room, Lu Chen felt guilty about Princess Zhulan and swallowed hard. Before he could react further, he heard hurried footsteps outside the door—clearly Princess Zhulan storming away in anger.
"Ah," Lu Chen sighed. Before he could say anything else, Yuan Zheng suddenly lunged at him and pushed him onto the bed.
Lu Chen was utterly astonished; he had not expected Yuan Zheng to take such an action. This girl appeared to be seven or eight years old but was actually only a little over a year old in reality, which was hard for Lu Chen to accept.
Despite this, Yuan Zheng possessed all the characteristics of an adult woman—everything one could desire—making her a petite version of a stunning beauty.
Lu Chen licked his lips, feeling a surge of warmth enveloping him; soft and fragrant, he began to lose control.
“Lu Chen, be honest, have you thought about me?”
Yuan Zheng brought her soft lips close to Lu Chen's face, wrapping her arms tightly around him like a stubborn octopus.
Lu Chen was a bit dazed, swallowed hard, and nodded quickly, but he couldn't find the words.
“Don’t lie to me. If you dare to deceive me, I will smash your livelihood with my flute.”
Yuan Zheng's eyes sparkled like dark grapes, her fair face and lips glimmering with a faint sheen, so delicate that they seemed ready to burst. She radiated an aura of vitality.
Ah.
Lu Chen let out a low growl from his throat like a wild beast, suddenly flipping over and pinning the delicate Yuan Zheng beneath him.
That night, Lu Chen finally lay in bed and slept like an ordinary person, enjoying a deep and peaceful slumber filled with beautiful dreams that were indescribable.
The next morning, Lu Chen and the others prepared to set off again, leaving Tebalzuo Town.
Yesterday, everyone had discussed whether the Prairie King would seize that batch of Treasure. When the results appeared before them, they were taken aback.
All the Treasure had already been unloaded from the Camel and packed onto the carts, securely tied down. It filled more than sixty double-horse carriages, stretching out for a mile or so.
This was clearly arranged by Yuan Zheng. Yuan Zheng took not a single cent from them, essentially providing significant help for free.
Last night, Lu Chen had received news from Yuan Zheng that the prairie would not withhold this batch of Treasure but would give it all to Lu Chen as a gift.
In her previous life, Yuan Zheng had been Su Wutong; this time she came to repay a debt of gratitude. She would do everything in her power to help Lu Chen succeed, fulfilling a promise made in her past life.
Under the escort of the Prairie Army, the long caravan set off without any worries from Lu Chen and the others, as the army of the prairie cleared the way ahead, ensuring a smooth journey.
As long as they passed through cities and passes on the prairie, they were granted free passage, making it incredibly smooth sailing.
Lu Chen sat in the carriage, swaying side to side with the bumps of the ride. Princess Yuanzheng was in his arms, her gaze quite affectionate, and the two appeared like a genuine couple.
Originally, Lu Chen wanted to pay a visit to the ruler of the prairie, the hot-tempered Prairie King Murzaha. However, he was uncertain what consequences would arise if Murzaha learned that Lu Chen had bullied his daughter.
In the end, he was dissuaded by Yuan Zheng, who forbade him from visiting the Prairie King. The reason was unclear, but it certainly wasn't unfounded.
Their pleasant life continued for seven or eight days as the caravan laden with treasure crossed most of the prairie and was finally approaching Central Plains.
At this point, Yuan Zheng could no longer accompany Lu Chen because the prairie army could not cross borders. Beyond Yan Nan Pass lay Central Plains, which belonged to the King of Qi.
There were many restrictions between vassal states; first and foremost, troops could not cross borders unless in times of war or when suppressing bandits and rebels.
"What? Are you not coming with me?" Lu Chen asked directly after placing Yuan Zheng on the seat of the carriage.
After finally being together, Yuan Zheng could not leave with Lu Chen but had to remain on the prairie, which troubled him. Yuan Zheng's refusal to let Lu Chen visit the Prairie King surely had its reasons.
Yuan Zheng shook her head and said, "Lu Chen, calm down. Many people choose to be reborn into powerful families, but one must understand that being born into a royal family also comes with many constraints and lacks freedom."
Yuan Zheng furrowed her brows, her delicate face showing signs of worry like dark clouds that were hard to disperse, making her appear quite troubled.
"I am sworn brothers with Royal Descendant of the Former Dynasty Sun Zizhao. We respect each other like guests. He treats me as a national hero, and I have secretly built considerable influence. If you come with me wherever I go, would you still fear having no place to stay?"
Lu Chen said lightly, thinking that Yuan Zheng was afraid of having no support after leaving the prairie.
Yuan Zheng took a deep breath, her expression serious, and said, "Lu Chen, it's not as simple as you think. A great chaos is about to unfold, and there are signs of instability everywhere, including the prairie. My father’s two brothers, Left Wise King and Right Virtuous King, are restless. You understand these matters as well as I do. If I leave, it would be like handing the prairie over to outsiders."
The Prairie King also has brothers, all of whom are kings with military power. Yuan Zheng does not leave the prairie because she wants to keep an eye on those individuals to prevent them from secretly plotting against Murzaha.
If Yuan Zheng stays on the prairie and uses her own abilities to restrain Left Wise King and Right Virtuous King, preserving Murzaha's banner, then there will be many benefits in the future, as it is ultimately her family's territory.
If the Prairie King falls into the hands of the other two kings, the consequences would be dire. Not only would it hinder Lu Chen's efforts, but it would also turn into a significant obstacle and become a fierce rival for him.
It turns out that the Prairie King has not shown any interest in invading the Central Plains or expressed any intentions towards it because Yuan Zheng has been mediating between them and restraining Left Wise King and Right Virtuous King, preventing them from acting recklessly.
If the Prairie King has no interest in Lu Chen, then clearly there will be fewer enemies from the prairie, making it a coveted prize for various factions in the future.
Yuan Zheng's decision to stay on the prairie to consolidate her power is part of a larger strategy. If executed well, it will yield immense benefits; even if things do not go as planned, she can leave at any time due to her skills and later seek out Lu Chen.
It turns out that Yuan Zheng had such plans. Her cunning is extraordinary; she is practically a born schemer, something even Lu Chen could not have imagined.
Lu Chen understood the implications of Yuan Zheng's words and nodded in agreement. Her approach was acceptable and even quite commendable.
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