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After Lu Chen finished setting up the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array, some ministers from Yan County rushed to the Imperial Palace and waited outside.

The array patterns that had just spread out visibly from the palace had caused the ministers much concern, as they did not know what had happened inside the palace.

At that moment, Lu Chen looked at a red array pattern on the ground, which was the core of the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array. He then continued to circulate the spiritual power within his body and, following that, he bit open his own fingertip, allowing the fresh blood to drip onto the core formation of the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array.

In the next instant, the core formation emitted several bursts of red light, which shot straight towards Lu Chen's wives and concubines, landing on the center of their foreheads.

Soon after, their bodies radiated waves of red light, and swiftly something extra appeared in their minds, as if they had also connected with the domain of Yan County, allowing them to sense the existence of the entire Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array.

Just as Lu Chen finished all this, several female guards hurried into Wind Cloud Palace, "Your Majesty, numerous ministers outside the palace are seeking an audience."

Lu Chen instantly understood the situation. The commotion just now had been too great and had certainly caused some concern. He immediately said, "Go and tell the people outside that the noise was caused by Us. We will mention today's events at the court assembly tomorrow; they should all return home."

"Yes!" The female guard, having heard Lu Chen's instructions, swiftly turned and left Wind Cloud Palace.

Soon, the ministers at the palace gates received the message from the female guard. The ministers did not think too much about it, reasoning that if anything truly dangerous had occurred, with those Celestials present, nothing too grave should have happened.

If indeed something had occurred that the Celestials could not resolve, then they, as ministers, would definitely not be able to manage it either.

Following that, the ministers had no choice but to return home.

Meanwhile.

Lu Chen was instructing Mu Zixuan and the others in how to use the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array. People like Chu Yuqin, who had higher cultivation realms, were able to quickly grasp how to mobilize the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array, but not so for Mu Zixuan and others from Dazhou and Xiaozhou.

Their realms were comparatively low, and they had not practiced martial arts before, so their foundation was weak. To fully control the use of the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array was quite challenging for them.

By the time evening came, Lu Chen was still coaching Mu Zixuan and the others on using the Protecting Pulse Seven Killing Array. Just then, a maid came running hurriedly to Lu Chen.

"Your Majesty, Noble Consort Chen has returned to the palace."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen paused briefly.

Noble Consort Chen referred naturally to Chen Wanrong, who had said when she left the Capital city that she would descend from the mountain this year.

At this moment, Mu Zixuan said, "Your Majesty, since Sister Chen has returned after much difficulty, you should go to her. We can practice the formation later."

Lu Chen gave a slight smile, "Alright, I'll continue teaching you tomorrow."

Afterward, Lu Chen proceeded to Yunrong Palace.

The name of Yunrong Palace came into being as a counterpart to the Yunrong Courtyard in the North Prince Mansion. Originally, each of Lu Chen's consorts had their own separate palace, but it seemed they had grown accustomed to living together, and Lin Wanyun did not wish to be separated from where Chen Wanrong lived.

So the name was simply retained.

Later, some raised the issue that the name Yunrong Palace did not conform to court etiquette, as it was composed of the names of Lin Wanyun and Chen Wanrong, with Lin Wanyun's name placed before Chen Wanrong's. However, Chen Wanrong was the Imperial Noble Consort, while Lin Wanyun was merely a Noble Concubine.

Thus, to some in the inner court, Yunrong Palace should be renamed as Rongyun Palace. Even Lin Wanyun herself thought so, but Lu Chen did not allow for the change to be made.

The reason "Yun" was placed before "Rong" in the name of the Yunrong Palace in the North Prince Mansion was because Lin Wanyun was older than Chen Wanrong, and in Chen Wanrong's eyes, Lin Wanyun was almost like a mother to her.

Since Lin Wanyun and Chen Wanrong had to live in the same palace, and Lin Wanyun's seniority was higher than Chen Wanrong's, it was natural that the name could not be changed casually.

Of course, these were all trivial matters, and Lu Chen didn't really care about them.

Soon, Lu Chen arrived at the Yunrong Palace. At that moment, Chen Wanrong was in Lin Wanyun's sleeping chamber, sitting on the floor with her, discussing matters concerning the Mysterious Moon Palace at a table.

Ever since Lin Wanyun last left the Mysterious Moon Palace, her situation was no different from having left it for good, and she hadn't returned even once to this day. Now, she could only learn about the current affairs of the Mysterious Moon Palace through Chen Wanrong.

Sitting on a lotus-patterned carpet, Lin Wanyun shifted her plump hips and sighed softly, "I don't know if I'll ever be able to return to the Mysterious Moon Palace in my lifetime."

Lin Wanyun still harbored some feelings for the Mysterious Moon Palace. Not long after she had left the Capital City, she joined the Mysterious Moon Palace and spent most of her time there.

Now she had married Lu Chen and become his woman, living every day in the Imperial Palace. It seemed she might never get the chance to return to the Mysterious Moon Palace in her lifetime.

She didn't think her current life was bad at all. That little rascal would come and tease her from time to time, and with many sisters in the harem, her days were quite exciting.

But she still wished to go back and visit, not knowing whether Lu Chen would agree or not.

Seeing Lin Wanyun in low spirits, Chen Wanrong raised her delicate hand and grasped Lin Wanyun's, then said, "Auntie Yun, if you wish to visit the Mysterious Moon Palace, just mention it to Lu Chen. He should agree."

Lin Wanyun responded, "I'm afraid it's not that easy. I'm not like you; you are the Palace Master of the Mysterious Moon Palace, and it cannot function without you. I am only an ordinary hair protector there; my presence or absence makes no difference."

"Even if His Majesty agrees, if the others learn that an Emperor's woman is roaming around, they will talk."

"Moreover, I married His Majesty as a daughter of the Lin Family. I have the whole Lin Family behind me, and if I do something inappropriate, I will certainly be impeached."

No sooner had Lin Wanyun finished speaking, than a man's voice suddenly came from the doorway, "Auntie Yun, if you want to visit the Mysterious Moon Palace, then just go. Who dares gossip?"

As soon as the voice finished, Lu Chen appeared in the room. On seeing Lu Chen, both women stood up and said, "We pay respect to Your Majesty!"

Lu Chen gave a slight smile and walked directly to Lin Wanyun, embracing her plump body and saying, "Haven't I already said that within the inner palace, there's no need for such formalities?"

Having said this, Lu Chen glanced at Chen Wanrong, then walked over to her and wrapped his arm around her waist.

"My lady, you've finally come down from the mountain. If you hadn't come down, I would have probably had to personally visit the Mysterious Moon Palace to find you," he said.

Upon hearing this, Chen Wanrong asked with a calm expression, "Your Majesty, do you think it's appropriate to confer upon me the title of Imperial Noble Consort?"

Chen Wanrong was unlike Lu Chen's other women; she wouldn't often stay in the Imperial Palace. As a woman who spent most of her time in the Mysterious Moon Palace, how could she be an Imperial Noble Consort? Therefore, Chen Wanrong felt that this title conferred by Lu Chen was somewhat too lofty.

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Lu Chen replied with a laugh, "Why would it be inappropriate? I think there's no problem at all."

"Enough of this, we haven't seen each other in a long time, and there are many things we need to do tonight," he continued.

Hearing this, a blush arose on the frosty cheeks of Chen Wanrong.

Lu Chen's gaze then fell upon Lin Wanyun, "Auntie Yun, we won't disturb your rest any longer. As for your desire to visit the Mysterious Moon Palace, when the time comes, you can go back with Rongrong. Don't worry about what others might say."