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Hearing Princess Junwan's reply, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Just yesterday, they had thought that Princess Junwan had been imprisoned and that it would be very difficult to see her again.

If it was going to be difficult to see Princess Junwan in the future, and they could not interact with her for intelligence sharing, they wouldn't know how to act or coordinate with Princess Junwan's plans.

At this time, an attendant asked, "Your Highness, besides allowing you to see us, has the North Prince also permitted you to leave the North Prince Mansion?"

After the attendant finished speaking, everyone's gaze fell once again on Princess Junwan.

Although they could now see Princess Junwan, they were, after all, in the North Prince Mansion, a place where they couldn't discuss more about their plans with her.

Only if Princess Junwan left the North Prince Mansion would they dare to discuss certain matters confidently.

Princess Junwan said, "The North Prince has not forbidden me from leaving the North Prince Mansion, it's just that my range of activities is limited within Yan County, and I cannot leave Yan County."

Hearing Princess Junwan's answer, everyone breathed a sigh of relief again. As long as she could leave the North Prince Mansion, they could simply find a room to converse in, which was preferable to being in the North Prince Mansion.

At that moment, Hu Shu's gaze lingered on Princess Junwan's stunningly beautiful face.

For some reason, Hu Shu always felt that Princess Junwan had undergone significant changes.

Princess Junwan's skin seemed to have become glossier, even more beautiful and enchanting, filled with the charm of a mature woman.

Hu Shu didn't think much of it, speculating that this must be due to Princess Junwan's breakthrough to the Grandmaster Realm.

After breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm, Princess Junwan surely expelled some impurities from her body, which is why her skin looked fairer.

It was then that Hu Shu suddenly remembered the task given to her by the Yue Emperor and directly addressed Princess Junwan, "Your Highness, before I came to the North Country, His Majesty asked me to investigate a matter. I wish to trouble Your Highness for assistance, if that may be possible?"

Hearing Hu Shu's words, Princess Junwan asked with curiosity, "What matter?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Princess Junwan immediately thought of the matter related to the phoenix robe and the bedchamber, and she immediately guessed that Hu Shu's concern was related to that woman.

Hu Shu then leaned close to Princess Junwan's ear and whispered, "His Majesty had sent a woman named Murong Xue'er to get close to the North Prince, and I would like to ask Your Highness's help to find out if this woman has ever shared a bed with the North Prince."

The Yue Emperor was eager to know if Murong Xue'er had managed to control Lu Chen, so she sent Hu Shu to Princess Junwan's side, not only for her protection but also to gather further intelligence about the North Country.

Hearing Hu Shu's request, Princess Junwan thought to herself that it indeed related to that woman.

Princess Junwan then said, "I can do that, I will find an opportunity to inquire."

Hu Shu promptly expressed her gratitude, "Then I will trouble Your Highness."

Princess Junwan replied, "Senior Hu, there's no need for formality."

At that moment, a female guard said, "Your Highness, now that you are alone in the North Prince Mansion without anyone to take care of you, why not speak to the North Prince and ask him to leave a few female guards to attend to you?"

After all, Princess Junwan was the esteemed Princess of Great Wu, sent to the North Country as a hostage. How could she have no one of her own by her side? Without her people around her, even passing messages would be extremely difficult.

Princess Junwan replied, "There's no need. The North Prince will not allow my people to stay in the North Prince Mansion."

If it was just monitoring her alone that would be fine, but if Princess Junwan's side had other people from Great Wu, the security work at the North Prince Mansion would significantly increase. Princess Junwan didn't believe the North Prince would allow her people to stay.

Princess Junwan continued, "You should all go back today. If there's anything in the future, I will have the maids of the North Prince Mansion notify you in advance."

"Next time, you don't need to come to the North Prince Mansion. If there's something to discuss, I will directly go to the Princess Mansion arranged for me by the North Prince."

This place was, after all, the North Prince Mansion, and they couldn't hold discussions here, so Princess Junwan did not intend to have her attendants come looking for her in the North Prince Mansion again.

Hu Shu and the others immediately understood Princess Junwan's intent, and they chorused, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Hu Shu spoke, "Then take care, Princess Junwan. Shall I lead them back to the Princess Mansion now?"

Princess Junwan nodded slightly and said, "Yes, go ahead."

Subsequently, Hu Shu led Princess Junwan's attendants away from the North Prince Mansion.

Watching their departing figures, Princess Junwan sighed softly, wondering if she could withstand the pressure and hold out for a month to obtain the cannon blueprints from Lu Chen's hands.

If she managed to get her hands on the blueprints of that mysterious weapon, then it would be worth it even if she had to share a bed with Lu Chen for the next half year.

Meanwhile.

In the North Prince Mansion, the study.

Lu Chen sat in the chair, browsing through the system prompts.

"Congratulations, host, for gaining another woman, reward obtained: Gatling blueprint."

"Host builds rapport with his consorts once, Qi Refinement Mantra experience points increase..."

"Host and consorts achieve telepathy ×20, reward: two Realm Breaking Pills."

...

"Host builds rapport with his consorts once, Qi Refinement Mantra experience points increase..."

"Host and consorts achieve telepathy ×10, reward: twenty Beauty Enhancement Pills (Preserving Beauty Pills)."

Looking at the system interface before him, Lu Chen fell into deep thought.

Who should receive the two Realm Breaking Pills?

To give them to his own women, or to his military generals?

Better to give them to the military generals. There are already two grandmasters in the inner court of the Prince's Mansion, there's no need to increase their number any further. In a year, he'd be heading south, and would need quite a few grandmaster military generals by then.

Wenren Lie has already broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, so he doesn't need the Realm Breaking Pill.

How about giving one to Xuanyuan Chen, and the other to Wei Siyuan.

Both were summoned by the system and were absolutely loyal to him, so there was no problem giving them the pills.

Furthermore, Wei Siyuan's navy had already been essentially established. Although it was made up of wooden steam warships, they could be used at a push. When heading south to assist the king in the future, the navy might play an important role.

With this thought, Lu Chen immediately spoke to the maid at the door, "Summon General Xuanyuan to the Prince's Mansion, and have the Brocade Guard notify Wei Siyuan to return to Yan County once."

"Yes, Prince!"

It wasn't long before Xuanyuan Chen arrived at the Prince's Mansion. At that moment, Wu Junwan was still in the outer court. When she saw a master clad in armor heading towards Lu Chen's study, her curiosity was piqued. She wanted to know what that military general was doing at the North Prince Mansion.

However, considering the sensitivity of her own status, Wu Junwan didn't follow directly. She stayed in a pavilion in the outer courtyard, pretending to sip tea while observing the situation in the North Prince Mansion's outer court.

At this very moment.

In the study.

After arriving at Lu Chen's study, Xuanyuan Chen saluted and said, "Your Highness!"

Lu Chen nodded slightly, "At ease."

Xuanyuan Chen asked, "May I know why Your Highness has summoned this subject?"

Lu Chen took out a Realm Breaking Pill and said directly, "This is a Realm Breaking Pill. After taking it, your strength will rise to the Grandmaster Realm."

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Chen was stunned.

The next moment, his eyes blazed with an eager light; he had been stuck at the Master Realm for quite some time.

Xuanyuan Chen was well aware that if he wanted to further attract the attention of the North Prince, he must prove his worth when the North Prince heads south to support the king. They would face the grandmasters of Great Sum, and even with powerful firearms at their disposal, using firearms alone wouldn't be enough to kill a grandmaster.

Therefore, if he wished to be of significant use, he must break through to the Grandmaster Realm.

He had been anxious about his inability to break through to the Grandmaster Realm, especially after learning that Wenren Lie had already done so. Wenren Lie and he were both from Great Yu City, but now Wenren Lie had broken through, and he had not.

Xuanyuan Chen, somewhat incredulous, asked, "Your Highness, is this Realm Breaking Pill for me?"

Lu Chen, with a smile, did not answer but directly tossed the Realm Breaking Pill to Xuanyuan Chen, who hastily caught it.

"Thank you for bestowing the pill, Prince!"

Lu Chen said, "I plan to establish another Synthetic Camp, which should include not only infantry and cavalry but also artillery. From now on, this unit will be under your command."

"As for the defense of Yan County, I intend to temporarily entrust it to your sister."

"What are your thoughts, General Xuanyuan?"