Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

After what Jiang Chengwan said, Lu Chen suddenly realized that Chai Hongyu had filled the hole he had dug perfectly.

Realizing this, he couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded.

But after pretending to think about it, he still shook his head.

"will not."

For a person who may become an immortal at any time, there is really no need for a partner, and once he has concerns, it will increase the risk of developing inner demons, so let alone this kind of thing, he, a straight man, has no hope at all. , even if he is the King of the Sea, he must be avoided.

So he denied it again without hesitation: "For some people, Wei Chen's ambitions and actions are tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth. They are destined to be incompatible with the officialdom, and are destined to touch many aristocratic families. , wealthy families, and even the fundamental interests of sects, they have made countless enemies, and they may die under the fierce counterattack of a certain force at some point."

At this point, he sighed softly.

"So, being with someone for a lifetime is just an unattainable luxury for Weichen. Unless Weichen's ambition is truly realized, no matter how beautiful things are, they will only be in the mirror. How can people like Weichen dare to ask for it? ?How can we delay a peerless beauty like Miss Chai?"

After hearing these words, the joy that had just risen in Jiang Chengwan's heart disappeared almost instantly, and was replaced by endless sadness.

Sure enough... Lu Qing thought of everything.

As an emperor, she naturally knew that Lu Chen was seeking profits for the people, and he did not hesitate to stir up troubles. He killed many people in Yuzhou, and even King Yu himself was not spared. He also made drastic changes in the Ministry of Industry, setting off the strong winds of the Way of Exploring Things, which were gradually decaying. Although his sages' teachings and other things are beneficial to the country, they have far-reaching influence.

But at the same time, it also gradually touched the interests of officials, gentry, wealthy families and everyone who based their lives on the learning of sages.

Especially the research project on spiritual power, spiritual energy and talismans he had recently set up in the Tiangong Department. Jiang Chengwan did not dare to think that if this seemingly impossible research was really successful, what would happen to Daxia and even the entire Central Continent? , there will be earth-shattering changes.

The more he does, the more profound his influence becomes, and the more serious the backlash he suffers.

Even when he threatened the fundamental interests of those people and pushed them to the point of life and death, even in the face of Jiang Chengdao's power as a holy king, they might still take risks, just like when Lu Chen investigated the short warehouse case when he was the governor of the two states. .

For the fundamental interests of the family, what can't those people do?

This is just the case for the aristocratic families in a small place. How can the aristocratic families in the world and the behemoths that have been passed down for countless generations sit still and wait for death?
If Lu Chen is determined to take this path, he will inevitably face all this. It's no wonder that he has no expectations for his partner.

Nothing else. Since he can't give him happiness, why should he let him live a precarious life with him?
"Does it have to go to that point?"

Jiang Chengwan asked softly.

Lu Chen naturally knew what she was referring to and nodded without hesitation.

"Weichen believes that Daxia cannot be saved unless this is the case."

Jiang Chengwan fell silent, and a complicated look gradually appeared on his face.

After a while, she raised her head slightly and looked at the stalwart man in front of her, with a firm look in her eyes.

"I understand."

She took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Lu Qing, just go ahead and do it. No matter what, no matter what happens, I...will stand by your side."

After a pause, her tone became a little heavy.

"Even if the world collapses and the earth falls apart, as long as I am still in office, I will never let you, Lu Qing, suffer any injustice."

Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, wishing he could slap himself twice on the spot.

Your Majesty... You and I have no grievances or enmities, so why should we do this...

Shaking his head, Lu Chen just cupped his hands towards Jiang Chengwan, pretending to be in tears of gratitude.

Jiang Chengwan was about to say something more. At this moment, in the fiery red sky, the fully formed fiery red giant bird suddenly let out an extremely loud cry, then its fire wings shook, and it flew towards the Ziwei Palace at an extremely fast speed. swooped down in the direction.

The extremely rich fire spirit completely covered the entire Ziwei Palace in an instant. The temperature of the air rose rapidly, and everyone felt a blazing breath.

Seeing a big bird made of flames rushing straight down, everyone subconsciously wanted to escape. Many people ran wildly and shouted:
"Escort! Escort!"

Only a group of Xuanji guards pulled out the sharp blades in their hands and stood there with solemn expressions.

However, as the emperor, Jiang Chengwan, who seemed to be in danger, was looking at the sky as usual, with no sign of flinching in his eyes.Soon, the fiery red giant bird quickly landed.

Xuan Jiwei, who had been prepared for a long time, swung his sword at the same time, releasing all the spiritual power in the sword blade, turning it into countless dense sword energy. In an instant, a blade network was formed, firmly protecting Jiang Chengwan and Lu Chen within it.

Seeing that the giant bird was about to collide fiercely with the blade net, but the next second, the giant bird was like a phantom, passing directly through the blade net, and then flew into the Yaochi in the blink of an eye.

Swish!

Accompanied by a whirlpool of flames that did not react in any way with the surrounding environment, the giant bird completely disappeared without a trace in just a few breaths, as if it had been absorbed by something.

At the same time, the weather outside gradually returned to normal, the burning sensation in the air clearly began to dissipate, and the coolness of early spring filled Ziwei Palace again.

Jiang Chengwan and Lu Chen looked at each other.

"It seems that Miss Chai's enlightenment is over, Lu Qing, let's go in."

"Ah."

Then the two of them entered the Yaochi Palace one after another.

At this time, there were no palace maids inside. This was Jiang Chengwan's order. In the situation just now, she was not sure whether innocent people would be harmed when Chai Hongyu became enlightened, so she removed all the palace maids.

As for herself and Lu Chen, they had nothing to worry about since they were protected by the Jidao Sword and various heaven-level secrets.

However, as soon as he entered the Yaochi Hall, the sharp-eyed Jiang Chengwan suddenly turned around, raised his hand very quickly, and rushed towards Lu Chen, while covering Lu Chen's eyes with his right hand.

when……

As his eyes darkened, an astonishing touch and a faint fragrance hit his face. The strong rebound force made Lu Chen take two steps back slightly.

Lu Chen: "???"

He subconsciously wanted to ask, but before he could ask, Jiang Chengwan said:
"Lu Qing, don't look at anything inappropriate. Please go out first."

As she spoke, she subconsciously moved her body back, and the soft gauze in front of her suddenly left Lu Chen's face.

Then she pushed Lu Chen and asked him to turn around.

Hearing what Jiang Chengwan said, Lu Chen was startled for a moment, and then he understood.

Without any hesitation, Lu Chen responded simply.

But just when he was about to take steps to leave here——

"Is it Governor Lu?"

But in the Yaochi not far away, Chai Hongyu noticed Lu Chen's presence without even a trace, and asked in surprise.

"Forehead……"

Lu Chen responded awkwardly.

"It's down."

woohoo!

Along with a soft sound of water, the people in the Yaochi suddenly stood up.

A sharp light suddenly flashed in Jiang Chengwan's eyes.

The next second, there was a flash of light, and the sword of the extreme appeared in her hand.

(End of this chapter)