Qing Chen noticed a swing not far away.
"Let's go, let's check it out."
He naturally took Han Qingyue's hand, walked to the swing, and then let her sit down.
"Hold on tight, be careful not to fall off." Qing Chen walked around to the back of the seat, held it with both hands, and gently pushed forward.
As the swing swayed forward and then back, the System panel appeared before Qing Chen's eyes as expected, and a notification sound rang in his mind: [Successful Wife Pampering! Congratulations to the Host for receiving a random reward: 50 First-Grade Qi Refining Pills!]
Although it was only First-Grade Qi Refining Pills, at least the quantity was sufficient.
While checking the reward, Qing Chen's hands didn't stop, and he pushed the swing forward again.
[Successful Wife Pampering! Congratulations to the Host for receiving a random reward: 50 First-Grade Bone Refining Pills!]
'Hmm?!'
Qing Chen originally thought that this reward wouldn't be so easy to get, and there should be a cooldown period; after getting it once, he would have to wait a while before triggering the next one. Who would have thought that the System had no limit!
Since the System was so generous, why should Qing Chen be modest?
Keep pushing!
[Successful Wife Pampering! Congratulations to the Host for receiving a random reward: 5 Escape Talismans!]
[Successful Wife Pampering! Congratulations to the Host for receiving a random reward: 10,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones!]
[Successful Wife Pampering! Congratulations to the Host for receiving a random reward: 50 First-Grade Qi Refining Pills!]
...
After that, Qing Chen thoroughly enjoyed himself, grinding for a full hour.
During this time, Han Qingyue advised Qing Chen several times that she had played enough and was afraid he would get tired.
However, Qing Chen told Han Qingyue not to worry, as he seemed to have inexhaustible strength within him.
In reality, this small expenditure was nothing to him, who now possessed a Golden Core Realm cultivation.
If it weren't for Han Qingyue showing signs of getting dizzy and about to throw up from the swinging, Qing Chen would never have stopped after just an hour; he could have swung for a whole day!
Meanwhile, on the other side, Martial Emperor Han Cheng had already learned from the guard who was pressured into kneeling by Qing Chen in the pavilion that Qing Chen had not only stepped into the Cultivation Dao long ago but had also broken through to the Golden Core Realm.
"Golden Core Realm! That kid actually entered the Golden Core Realm!" Martial Emperor Han Cheng was greatly astonished upon learning this.
One Qing Xiong was already enough to give him a headache, and now there was another Cultivation Genius. Han Cheng felt that his imperial throne was becoming increasingly difficult to secure.
"State Preceptor Xiao He, what do you think about this child?" Han Cheng turned to State Preceptor Xiao He beside him and asked.
"An eighteen-year-old Golden Core Realm Cultivator, even if Prime Minister Qing must have invested a large amount of Cultivation resources into him, this child's talent is quite rare even across the entire Great Han Dynasty! If left unchecked, he will surely become a great menace!" Xiao He offered his opinion.
"However, with Qing Xiong's current influence in court, coupled with the one hundred thousand iron cavalry encamped outside the city, trying to move against him is difficult, as difficult as ascending to the heavens!"
Not only that, Han Cheng had a premonition that after learning Qing Chen was a Cultivation Genius, and especially after he married his most beloved Princess Han Qingyue, more and more people would side with Prime Minister Qing Xiong.
Han Cheng considered himself very skilled in the art of emperorship, but he never expected to be completely defeated by Qing Chen and Qing Xiong, this father-son pair, this time.
"Therefore, Your Majesty, in my opinion, regarding the Qing family father and son, we can only be stable, not aggressive. Once we break ties, there will be harm and no benefit," Xiao He advised.
Han Cheng sighed and waved his hand, "I understand, you may leave."
At this opportune moment, the news of Qing Chen possessing the Golden Core Realm also reached Qing Xiong's ears.
"My son is a Golden Core Realm Cultivator? Golden Core Realm! An eighteen-year-old Golden Core Realm? What a Prodigy!" After muttering a few words, Qing Xiong suddenly burst into laughter.
This was definitely the happiest thing for him recently, apart from Qing Chen's grand wedding.
To celebrate, he waved his hand grandly, spending a fortune and rewarding everyone in the Qing Residence, embodying the spirit of being rich and willful.
His gaze returned to Qing Chen.
Having explored enough, Qing Chen, at Han Qingyue's suggestion, decided to go to the Royal Study to meet his imperial father-in-law.
Although he had met him a few times in the past, they hadn't spoken much.
Qing Chen had another purpose in visiting Han Cheng this time: to let Han Cheng know that he shouldn't overthink things, that the Qing family had no intention of rebelling, and that the imperial throne would continue to be held by the Han family.
Not only that, he would also have Qing Xiong help him secure the throne.
In a flash, they arrived at the Royal Study.
Upon learning from the eunuch that Qing Chen actually wanted to see him, Han Cheng was very puzzled, unsure of his intentions.
However, he still had the eunuch go and invite Qing Chen and Han Qingyue into the Royal Study.
"Han Qinyue greets Imperial Father," Han Qingyue bowed.
Seeing this, Qing Chen, even if he didn't give Han Cheng Face, had to give Han Qingyue Face, so he cupped his hands and said, "Qing Chen greets Father-in-law."
"No need for formalities, no need for formalities. Come, please be seated," Han Cheng said, feigning calmness.
Subsequently, the eunuchs brought two stools, and Qing Chen and Han Qingyue sat opposite the table.
"May I ask, what brings my virtuous son-in-law to see me?" Han Cheng asked directly.
"Your humble son-in-law is here today to clarify the Qing family's stance to Your Majesty." Han Cheng asked directly, and Qing Chen didn't beat around the bush either.
"Oh! The Qing family's stance?" Han Cheng immediately became interested.
"That's right, the Qing family will not rebel, nor will it be an enemy of the Han Dynasty. Please rest assured, Your Majesty," Qing Chen stated unequivocally.
"How can I believe you?" In other words, Han Cheng was asking how Qing Chen had the authority to decide such a matter.
Although the entire Great Han Dynasty knew that Qing Xiong, as a father, doted on his son Qing Chen, Han Cheng truly didn't believe that Qing Xiong would listen to Qing Chen's opinion on such a major issue.
"It's simple. With Your Majesty's intelligence network, you must already know about my Cultivation talent. If he insists on rebelling and commits treasonous acts, I will do my utmost to stop him and stand with Han Qinyue, protecting her absolutely."
These words were less for Han Cheng's ears and more specifically for Han Qingyue, who was beside him.
The effect was remarkable!
Han Qingyue never imagined that Qing Chen would actually go against his own father for her sake.
Immediately, she recalled the words Qing Chen had said to her that day about love at first sight.
'He's serious!'
Han Qingyue's heart was touched.
"Good, I believe you!" Han Cheng chose to believe Qing Chen.
On one hand, it was because there was no better option; on the other hand, he was moved by Qing Chen's earnest expression and believed he wasn't lying.
After that, after a few pleasantries, Qing Chen left the time for Han Cheng and Han Qingyue, the father and daughter.
Qing Chen then got up and left the Royal Study.
He hadn't paid attention to checking the Wife Pampering rewards earlier, focusing entirely on acting.
Now, having just walked out of the Royal Study's main door, Qing Chen ignored the eunuch's questions, waved his hand to summon the System panel, and without a word, directly checked the reward notifications.
[Successful Wife Pampering! Congratulations to the Host for receiving a random reward: 100 Shadow Puppets!]
One hundred Shadow Puppets!
'Doesn't that mean I'll have a hundred Soul Emergence Realm thugs! And they'll be over a hundred Soul Emergence Realm thugs absolutely loyal to me!'
Qing Chen's Face showed excitement.
This time, he hit the jackpot!