"Hmph, damn it, Oscar is such an ungrateful wretch, completely disregarding our brotherhood! He lives a good life and just abandons his brothers!" Ma Hongjun cursed, his face full of displeasure.
Watching Ma Hongjun still cursing, Dai Mubai's mouth twitched, and he smiled helplessly. Both their futures were equally uncertain, so he let Ma Hongjun vent.
If Lin Chen were here, he would surely exclaim, 'Good heavens!' The reason the Shrek Seven fell from grace and ended up so miserably was entirely their own doing.
Tang San schemed against Huo Yuhao, and Dai Mubai indirectly became Tang San's accomplice. Even after knowing Tang San had made a mistake, the Seven Monsters still chose to stand with Tang San, becoming his weapon to deal with Huo Yuhao.
Ultimately, their values had long been problematic. They could only blame themselves, not others.
Ning Rongrong abandoning them for her own sake and for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while selfish, was not the wrong choice from her perspective. To knowingly do something that cannot be done, that would be truly foolish!
…
Night fell, and the bright moonlight shone upon the Douluo Continent, as if draping the land in a silver-white veil.
Inside the Emperor of Tiandou's sleeping quarters in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, "Xue Qinghe" sat at a desk, reviewing memorials. A spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared in the room, and Lin Chen arrived as promised, appearing before him.
"Xue Qinghe" put down the memorial in his hand, smiled charmingly, and said, "Oh, you're quite punctual today!"
Lin Chen smiled slightly and said, "Of course, if my wife commands, I dare not disobey!"
"Xue Qinghe" sneered, "Easier said than done!"
Lin Chen chuckled, "Not at all! My heart for Xue'er is witnessed by heaven and earth…"
"Stop! No more flattery! Don't I know your little schemes?"
Before Lin Chen could finish, "Xue Qinghe" interrupted him, "I called you here today to give you a surprise!"
"Clap, clap…"
Hearing this, a look of curiosity appeared on Lin Chen's face. "Xue Qinghe" clapped his hands, summoning a maid. With a single glance from "Xue Qinghe", the maid immediately understood his intention and respectfully withdrew.
"Xue'er, what's so mysterious about this?" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, asking leisurely.
"Xue Qinghe" snorted, "If I tell you now, it won't be a surprise!"
Today, Qian Renxue hadn't changed back into women's clothing. This girlish demeanor from "Xue Qinghe" made Lin Chen's heart tremble and made him feel uncomfortable all over.
Despite this, Lin Chen still had no intention of making Qian Renxue change back into women's clothing. He didn't know Qian Renxue's plans, and in this deep palace, rashly asking Qian Renxue to change back into women's clothing carried a certain risk.
A moment later, a golden-haired woman slowly walked in. Lin Chen looked closely; the woman had fair skin and a beautiful face, dressed in an exquisite silver gown. As she slowly approached, her every gesture exuded a noble aura.
Lin Chen glanced at "Xue Qinghe", a strange smile appearing on his face.
"Xue Qinghe"'s lips curved slightly upward, smiling as he looked at Lin Chen.
The golden-haired woman quickly came before the two of them. She bowed respectfully and said softly, "Xue Ke greets Imperial Brother!"
"Xue Qinghe" waved his hand and said, "Ke'er, there's no need for such formality. Imperial Brother called you here to introduce someone to you!"
Hearing "Xue Qinghe"'s words, Xue Ke felt a hint of confusion. In the middle of the night, Imperial Brother called her just to introduce someone?
Xue Ke slowly raised her head and carefully sized up the man beside "Xue Qinghe". At this moment, only the three of them were in the room, so the person "Xue Qinghe" wanted to introduce was already obvious.
When Xue Ke clearly saw Lin Chen's appearance, her heart inexplicably trembled, and a faint blush appeared on her fair face!
"So handsome… How can there be such a handsome man in the world!!!" Xue Ke couldn't help but think, her heart pounding, clearly already feeling infatuated!
Seeing Xue Ke's reaction, "Xue Qinghe" felt very complicated. His man was too outstanding; any normal woman, upon seeing Lin Chen, would be captivated by his appearance!
Of course, taking a 'concubine' for Lin Chen was a very simple matter, but Qian Renxue was a woman after all, and women naturally have strong possessiveness. Actively sharing her man with other women was already doing her utmost for her. For a moment, Qian Renxue felt very jealous!
"Cough, cough…"
"Xue Qinghe" lightly coughed, interrupting Xue Ke's thoughts.
Realizing she had been a bit impolite, Xue Ke smiled awkwardly!
"Xue Qinghe" said to Xue Ke with a smile, "This person beside me is the Master Lin you admire most—Lin Chen!"
"Ah…" Xue Ke exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this, and admiration immediately appeared on her face.
"Xue Ke greets Master Lin!" Xue Ke immediately bowed and said joyfully.
Along with her joy, the blush on Xue Ke's face deepened. At this moment, Xue Ke was a bit flustered and at a loss, even forgetting her usual etiquette!
"Princess is too polite!" Lin Chen said with a smile!
Lin Chen's voice was magnetic, which made Xue Ke even more captivated. Her star-like eyes stared intently at Lin Chen.
"Cough, cough…"
"Xue Qinghe" coughed lightly again, and Xue Ke finally reacted. She hurriedly said, "Xue Ke was impolite, I hope Master Lin will not mind! Xue Ke finally met her idol, and her emotions were too agitated!"
Lin Chen smiled, "Princess Xue Ke has a straightforward personality, how could Lin Chen blame you? Princess also doesn't need to call me Master Lin. I'm not much older than you, just call me by my name!"
"Ah…" Upon hearing this, Xue Ke exclaimed again in surprise. Lin Chen possessed invincible theories, yet was so young; this was something Xue Ke had never expected!
"Xue Qinghe" said, "Ke'er, don't be rude!"
Hearing this, Xue Ke said in a panic, "Imperial Brother, please forgive me. Xue Ke didn't expect Master Lin to be so talented yet so young, which made me flustered and lose my manners!"
"Xue Qinghe" smiled, "Imperial Brother understands. Ke'er was just too excited for a moment, how could Imperial Brother truly blame you?"
Hearing "Xue Qinghe"'s words, Xue Ke finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her former Imperial Brother was now the Emperor of Tiandou. Although her relationship with "Xue Qinghe" was still as good as ever, there was now a distinction between ruler and subject. The necessary etiquette had to be observed, and moreover, the imperial aura that "Xue Qinghe" sometimes unintentionally exuded made Xue Ke feel intimidated!
"Xue Qinghe" paused, then continued, "Ke'er, Imperial Brother called you here today because there is an important matter that needs to be discussed with you!"
Xue Ke said, "Imperial Brother, please command. Ke'er is willing to help Imperial Brother solve his worries!"
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