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After hearing Zhuge Zhongguang's suggestion, Lu Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "All right, I will send someone to Qi Country to buy a piece of land from my uncle, the prince. However, the imperial army has already been stationed in Qi Country, so the Qi Prince might not be in a position to decide."

Zhuge Zhongguang replied, "Your Highness can try first, and if it doesn't work out, we can think of another solution."

Lu Chen said, "That works."

"Then I shall not disturb you, Great Scholar," said Lu Chen.

With that, Lu Chen turned and left.

"Prince, take care," Zhuge Zhongguang called after him.

In a little while, Lu Chen used his qinggong to return to the Prince's Mansion. Just as he was about to head to the study, he saw Wu Yuan and Wang Qingci on his way there.

Upon seeing Lu Chen descend from the rooftop, Wu Yuan quickly greeted, "Your Highness, I pay my respects!"

Lu Chen nodded his head and then turned to Wang Qingci, who said directly, "Your Highness, there is intelligence from Great Jue."

Lu Chen continued toward the study, saying as he walked, "Everyone, come to the study."

The two followed behind Lu Chen to the study.

Once inside the study, Lu Chen looked at Wu Yuan, "Wu Yuan, you speak first. What is it?"

Wu Yuan replied, "Lord Xuanyuan has sent word that the steam engine and train have been built and successfully tested. Next, they plan to construct rail tracks directly from Great Yu City to Yan County and hope for Your Highness's support."

Surprised by the news, Lu Chen couldn't help exclaiming, "So soon?"

He had initially thought it would take a long time to build the train and steam engine. Unexpectedly, Mo Xing and his team had achieved it in less than half a year since their arrival in Great Yu City.

This was the advantage of Great Yu City having a large number of craftsmen.

Regaining his composure, Lu Chen told Wu Yuan, "Go and tell Lord Xuanyuan that the rail tracks from Great Yu City to Yan County will be funded by the Prince's Mansion. I will also send a batch of barbarian slaves to assist them."

"Yes, Your Highness," Wu Yuan responded.

Lu Chen continued, "Very well, if there's nothing else, go and relay the message to Lord Xuanyuan now."

Wu Yuan bowed and said, "Your servant takes his leave."

With that, Wu Yuan turned and left the study, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

Once Wu Yuan had gone, Lu Chen's gaze swept over Wang Qingci.

Wang Qingci was wearing a red chiffon long dress, with her fair skin faintly visible beneath the fabric. Her hair was piled high, revealing a snowy white neck and delicate collarbones, oozing allure.

Since becoming Lu Chen's woman, Wang Qingci had blossomed like a nourished flower, becoming increasingly beautiful and charming.

At this point, Lu Chen asked Wang Qingci, "What is the movement in Great Jue?"

Wang Qingci replied, "The Empress of Da Yue has sent Murong Xue'er to the North Country. It is said that Murong Xue'er offended the Empress and has been sent to the North Country as a trade envoy."

Lu Chen smiled faintly, then said, "It seems the Empress of Da Yue is also very wary of the North Country!"

Murong Xue'er was a favored person by the Empress's side and was also known as the Inner Palace Prime Minister. To be dispatched to the North Country by the Empress was slightly surprising to Lu Chen.

However, Lu Chen felt that Murong Xue'er's posting to the North Country wasn't because she had offended the Empress, but rather, the Empress wanted to monitor the North Country to prevent it from taking actions unfavorable to Great Jue or to gauge the North Country's real strength. That's why such an important figure like Murong Xue'er was sent here.

Lu Chen then inquired, "Have you found out why Murong Xue'er offended the Empress of Da Yue?"

Wang Qingci answered, "It is said that Murong Xue'er was found by the Empress to have a lover outside the palace, and in a fit of anger, the Empress banished her to the North Country."

Lu Chen was taken aback at this revelation.

A lover? High-status women with power often couldn't stand being alone and would nourish pretty boys.

If this was true, it would indicate that Murong Xue'er was promiscuous.

Lu Chen felt a sudden regret. Murong Xue'er was a woman who scored over ninety points, and her beauty met Lu Chen's tastes perfectly.

It was a pity, though, for if Murong Xue'er had already had relations with other men, he would lose interest in her. Lu Chen was a man with a love for purity, favoring women who were unblemished.

Seeing that Lu Chen had fallen silent, Wang Qingci spoke with a playful smile, "Is Your Highness very disappointed?"

At that, Lu Chen chuckled lightly, then replied, "Disappointed about what?"

Wang Qingci remarked, "Such a beautiful and enchanting woman has already been with other men. Are you not disappointed, Your Highness?"

With a smile, Lu Chen said, "Mr. Wang, teasing me comes with a price, are you prepared to pay it?"

Wang Qingci quickly replied, "How dare I tease Your Highness."

But Lu Chen paid no heed to what Wang Qingci was saying. Raising his hand, in the next moment, Wang Qingci's body uncontrollably flew into Lu Chen's embrace.

Without struggle, Wang Qingci looked up into Lu Chen's eyes and pleaded with a pitiful demeanor, "Your Highness, I have not been feeling well lately, please spare me."

Lu Chen laughed softly. This bitch was claiming to be unwell but was actually trying to seduce him.