Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 305 Land Immortal, Is That All?

The next day.

Lin Chen opened his eyes, and his first feeling was a sore back.

He tried to move, and it became even more sore.

If I move any further, I feel like my back is about to break.

The empress lay beside him, fast asleep.

She turned to the side, her face turned towards Lin Chen, her long eyelashes casting a shadow on her face.

A slight smile lingered at the corner of his mouth, a... satisfied smile.

Lin Chen looked at her, feeling both amused and helpless.

That woman last night was... really fierce.

At first, she took the initiative, but then...

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore, my back hurts.

Lin Chen tiptoed out of bed, but his legs went weak the moment his feet touched the ground.

I almost collapsed.

Lin Chen quickly grabbed the edge of the bed and took a deep breath.

The dosage of Dragon Tiger Golden Elixir should be increased.

We really need to increase the quantity.

Lin Chen slowly stood up straight and slowly put on his clothes, every movement was careful, like a human porcelain doll.

After getting dressed, he glanced back at the Empress; she was still asleep.

When she's asleep, she's not so domineering anymore. She looks no different from an ordinary woman, and even a little... gentle?

Lin Chen smiled and leaned down to kiss her forehead.

Then turn around.

Leaning against the wall.

We walked out step by step.

As I reached the door and was about to open it, a soft laugh came from behind me.

"What's wrong? Can't walk anymore?"

Lin Chen froze.

Looking back, he saw that the Empress had opened her eyes and was smiling at him.

That look in his eyes was like a cat looking at a mouse.

Lin Chen coughed lightly and straightened his back:

"Who said that? I was just... just contemplating life."

"Contemplating life?" The Empress laughed so hard she nearly fell over, the blanket slipping down to reveal her shoulders.

"Contemplating life while leaning against a wall?"

Lin Chen remained unfazed: "Standing tall, one can see far; leaning against a wall, one can think deeply."

The Empress laughed even louder.

After she finished laughing, she beckoned to him: "Come here."

Lin Chen looked at the Empress warily: "What?"

"Come here, I'm not doing anything."

Lin Chen hesitated for a moment, but still walked over.

The Empress reached out and pulled Lin Chen to sit down on the edge of the bed. Then she took out a small porcelain bottle from under the pillow and put it in his hand.

Lin Chen frowned slightly: "What is this?"

"It's good for your kidneys." The Empress blinked. "I had it specially prepared for you, a royal secret recipe."

Lin Chen: "..."

He opened the bottle and smelled it; it had a medicinal smell, and a slightly sweet one at that.

"Take one pill every day," the Empress said. "Come back to me for more when you've finished."

Lin Chen looked at her, his feelings complicated.

Are they really treating him like a stud?

The Empress reached out and pinched Lin Chen's cheek: "Alright, go back and rest."

Lin Chen stood up, took two steps, and then looked back at her.

The Empress had already lay back down, her eyes closed, a smile still on her lips.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and asked, "Again tonight...?"

The Empress opened one eye and smiled, "What? Scared?"

Lin Chen straightened his back: "Afraid? When have I, Lin Chen, ever been afraid?"

The Empress's eyes curved into two crescent moons: "Then let's go."

Lin Chen nodded and turned around.

He continued walking out, holding onto the wall.

The journey was incredibly difficult.

Behind them, the Empress's laughter never stopped.

……

By the time we left Fengyi Palace, the sun was already high in the sky.

Lin Chen stood at the palace gate and took a deep breath.

The sun shines on my body, feeling warm and cozy.

He stretched his back, but it still ached.

But in my heart, I felt a strange sense of joy.

He smiled, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and leaped into the air.

They flew towards the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion.

It flew much slower than it came.

It wasn't because I was admiring the scenery.

My back can't take it.

……

Lin Chen returned to the Prince's Mansion and, as soon as he entered the second gate, saw Yuan Tiangang standing in the courtyard.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, he rushed forward to greet him.

"My lord, you've finally returned!"

Lin Chen, supporting his lower back, asked weakly, "What's wrong?"

Yuan Tiangang glanced at Lin Chen's waist, then quickly looked away, his lips twitching repeatedly before he forced himself to remain composed.

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes: "What are you trying to say?"

Yuan Tiangang said with an upright expression, "This subordinate didn't think of anything."

Why is your mouth twitching?

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate didn't sleep well last night and has some cramps."

Lin Chen snorted, too lazy to expose him: "What is it?"

Yuan Tiangang then said seriously, "The envoys from Dongli, Beishuo, Nanyue, Xiyu and other countries have all arrived and are waiting in the main hall to see you."

Lin Chen was taken aback: "They're all here?"

"I arrived early this morning and have been waiting for over an hour." Yuan Tiangang paused.

"Four groups of people arrived one after another, as if they had planned it together."

Lin Chen rubbed his lower back.

Rub it a little, it's sour.

Knead it again, it will feel even more sour.

He sighed, "Alright, I'll go see him."

He then strode toward the main hall.

They walked very slowly.

Every step was taken with extreme caution, as if stepping on a landmine.

Yuan Tiangang followed behind, his gaze occasionally sweeping over Lin Chen's waist.

Glance at it, then move away.

I glanced at it, then looked away.

He wanted to speak but hesitated, yet he hesitated to speak but still wanted to.

Lin Chen was walking along when he suddenly turned around.

Before Yuan Tiangang could look away, his eyes met Lin Chen's.

Lin Chen said irritably, "What are you looking at? I'm doing this because I'm practicing martial arts!"

Yuan Tiangang looked completely innocent: "I didn't say anything."

"Your eyes said it all."

"My eyes didn't say anything either."

Lin Chen snorted: "Your eyes are saying—did I overwork myself last night?"

Yuan Tiangang coughed lightly: "My lord, your analytical skills... I admire you."

Lin Chen ignored him and continued walking forward.

……

The atmosphere in the main hall was somewhat awkward.

Four groups of people sat on either side of the table, with tea and snacks laid out on it, but no one touched them.

The envoy from Dongli sat at the head of the left side, his blue official robe impeccably tailored, and his three long wisps of beard neatly arranged.

Holding a teacup, she took small sips, but her eyes kept glancing towards the door.

The envoy from the Northern Shu sat opposite him, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with a bushy beard.

His sitting posture was very unrestrained, with one leg crossed over the other and his toes wobbling back and forth.

He was also holding a teacup, but he held it with the air of a wine bowl, downing it in one gulp, then smacked his lips and gave the cup a disdainful look.

The envoy from Nanyue sat below the envoy from Beishuo. He had dark skin, wore brightly colored clothes, and had a feather stuck in his hair.

He was looking down at the pastries on the table, picking up one, smelling it, putting it down, then picking up another and smelling it again.

The envoy from the Western Regions sat below the envoy from the Eastern Regions, dressed in a white robe with a white cloth wrapped around his head.

He had a thick white beard, a kind face, and a smiling face with his eyes closed, as if he were asleep.

Four people, four different art styles.

They ignored each other.

Occasionally their eyes would meet, they would exchange a slight smile, and then look away.

The atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Footsteps came from the doorway.

Everyone turned their heads in unison.

Lin Chen stepped in.

They walked very slowly.

But it has a lot of presence.

The envoys from the four kingdoms stood up in unison and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Prince Zhenbei!"

Lin Chen waved his hand: "Sit down, sit down, don't be shy."

He sat down in the main seat and glanced at the group of people.

Yes, the art style is indeed quite unique.

Lin Chen cleared his throat:

"Gentlemen, what brings you here from afar?"