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After Lu Chen carried Wang Qingci to the room, he placed Wang Qingci on the bed and then hovered over her, looking down at her from above.

Lu Chen didn't immediately start to caress her; instead, he gazed into Wang Qingci's eyes, a slight smile curling up at the corners of his mouth as he teased, "Who would have thought that after giving birth, Mr. Wang would become even more mature and alluring."

Hearing this, Wang Qingci raised her jade hand to her mouth and with a smile said, "Your servant seems to have discovered one of the Prince's peculiar inclinations. It seems that the Prince has a special fondness for women who have given birth."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen was taken aback, then he said, "Oh? Why would you think that? Even before you gave birth, I invested quite a bit of energy on you."

Wang Qingci said, "Your servant recently heard that the Prince seems to be neglecting Sister Nanyan and Yaoyao, often visiting the chambers of concubines who have children."

"It hasn't been long since your servant gave birth, yet the Wang Family came looking for your servant. Doesn't this prove the Prince's predilection?"

Lu Chen laughed. Indeed, he had been frequently visiting Mu Zixuan and both Xiaozhou and Dazhou lately, but not because they had children. He was doing so to use the Dragon-Phenix Yin-Yang Spell to enhance their strength.

However, in Wang Qingci's view, it seemed he preferred the company of mothers, hence his frequent visits to the three of them.

At this point, Lu Chen said, "If you put it that way, wouldn't it cause the women who have not conceived my children to feel anxious and sad?"

In this era, the concept of valuing a mother for her child was deeply ingrained, and it was also rather difficult for martial artists to become pregnant. If such rumors reached Xiao Wenyao and Yelv Nanyan, as well as other concubines who had not yet conceived, what would they think?

They would surely feel that because they had not yet borne the Prince's children, they had not provided heirs and thus he had developed an aversion to them, to the extent of not seeking their company in bed anymore.

Then, Lu Chen seriously said to Wang Qingci, "Qingci, you must not speak such words in the future."

Seeing how serious Lu Chen looked, Wang Qingci immediately realized the potential consequences of her earlier words and quickly said, "Your servant realizes her mistake and is willing to accept the punishment."

With that, Wang Qingci's peach blossom eyes looked up at him with a hint of playfulness.

Upon hearing her words, Lu Chen promptly turned Wang Qingci's body over and then slapped her buttocks with a smack.

The next moment, Wang Qingci's delicate body trembled, she let out a whimper, her face flushing red, her body growing restless.

Lu Chen said, "I think you've been pregnant for too long, and without proper discipline from me, you seem a bit too self-satisfied, which led you to speak carelessly."

"It would be fitting to properly punish you."

At this moment, Wang Qingci, lying on the bed, said, "Although what your servant said earlier was inappropriate, the Prince indeed did as mentioned. Lately, your servant often hears such talk around the Prince's Mansion."

Lu Chen, puzzled, asked, "What talk?"

With boldness, Wang Qingci said, "Your servant heard that the Prince is like a child who hasn't grown up, snagging food from his own children, leaving them unable to eat their fill."

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Lu Chen immediately fell silent and did not continue to speak.

Seeing Lu Chen suddenly fall silent, Wang Qingci on the bed let out a soft laugh and then said, "Hehehe, Prince, it seems your servant has spoken truly, otherwise why would the Prince suddenly fall silent?"

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Lu Chen came back to his senses at that moment, and he lifted his palm again and smacked it hard on Wang Qingci's buttocks, then he said furiously, as if "flustered and exasperated," "How dare you frame me, I think you're just asking to be put in your place."

"Fine, since in your eyes I'm already that kind of person, if I don't commit that kind of act today, wouldn't I have been wronged for nothing!"

Wang Qingci slightly turned her head to look at Lu Chen behind her and said softly, "Prince, remember to hire a few more wet nurses for Zhi'er tomorrow."

Lu Chen responded indifferently, "I know."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Chen flipped Wang Qingci's body over again, and before Wang Qingci could say anything more, he bent down and sealed her red lips with his own.

In the end, Wang Qingci paid a heavy price for her slip of the tongue.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Chen finally ceased his harsh punishment of Wang Qingci. He then lay beside her ear and asked, "Qingci, do you plan to continue managing the Rain-listening Pavilion?"

Upon hearing this question from Lu Chen, Wang Qingci's consciousness instantly sharpened, and she promptly replied, "Does the Prince wish for me to stay at home and take care of the children forever?"

Lu Chen said with a smile, "That's not it."

"I was just asking; the workload of Rain-listening Pavilion might increase significantly. You've just had a child, and you need to manage the Rain-listening Pavilion affairs and spend time with the child, which might take up more of your time and energy."

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Wang Qingci replied with a smile, "Then from now on, I'll spend the time I used to accompany the Prince with the child… Ouch…"

Before Wang Qingci could finish speaking, the smile on her face disappeared instantaneously, and she faced Lu Chen's stern punishment once again.

Lu Chen then said, "As my consort, attending to me is your duty. You actually consider not attending to me; you're becoming bolder and bolder."

At that moment, Wang Qingci turned her head, her eyes misty, and she pleaded pitifully, "I know I was wrong, Prince, please forgive me."

Lu Chen chuckled inwardly at the thought. What a sly fox. Then he set aside the matter he had been discussing earlier and continued to punish Wang Qingci.

A good while later, Lu Chen resumed speaking, "Now that the news that Zhuge the Great Scholar is not a Celestial has spread throughout the major dynasties, there is sure to be major moves from them. The Rain-listening Pavilion's trade caravans need to pull out of the dynasties before they take action against the North Country."

Although Rain-listening Pavilion was originally established to gather intelligence on the major dynasties, it has now become a massive commercial entity.

If Rain-listening Pavilion does not withdraw in time from the dynasties, once a dynasty declares war on the North Country, they'll surely target Rain-listening Pavilion first, which would lead to significant financial losses for the North Prince Mansion.

Wang Qingci had been paying close attention to outside affairs during her pregnancy, so she was very clear about the current situation. After catching her breath, she said, "Prince, rest assured, I will ensure that the Rain-listening Pavilion's influences withdraw from the hostile dynasties as soon as possible."

Relieved by her words, Lu Chen took a deep breath as if he had relaxed completely.

At that moment, Wang Qingci asked, "Prince, is there anything else?"

Holding Wang Qingci's waist tightly, Lu Chen replied, "No, this was the only matter I came to discuss with you."

"Alright, let's drop this topic. Let's first consider the matter of giving Zhi'er a brother or sister."

Hearing this, Wang Qingci cursed inwardly. This bad egg used tricks last time to get her pregnant; now he planned to use the same tactic again, and she was not about to let this man have his way.

One child was enough for her; there was no need to have another. Whether she could even protect her current child in the future was uncertain; having another would make it even harder to protect them.

However, it was clear that this was not for Wang Qingci to decide. In the end, she still succumbed to the various tricks of Lu Chen.