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

Chapter 47 Simple and Unpretentious Days

Morning light streamed through the carved window lattice and fell upon the bed in Ningxiang Courtyard.

Lin Chen awoke from his deep sleep, the unique orchid fragrance emanating from Wen Ruoxi lingering around his nose.

He opened his eyes and looked at the sleeping woman in his arms.

Her dark hair was spread out on the pillow, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and the blush left by last night's pleasure had not yet completely faded.

The situation in Beijing has now completely settled.

Then there's Yuan Tiangang, whose title of "capable of fighting celestial beings" as the number one on the Earth Ranking has already made the vast majority of forces hesitate to challenge him.

Now, let alone revenge, no one even comes to provoke us.

After all, no one wants to try the methods of a half-step celestial being.

Lin Chen was very satisfied with this situation.

He gently withdrew his arm, not wanting to wake Wen Ruoxi, but the woman still let out a soft moan and opened her sleepy eyes.

"Eighth brother... what time is it?" Wen Ruoxi's voice was hoarse from just waking up, languid and charming.

"It's still early, sleep a little longer." Lin Chen gently kissed her forehead.

Wen Ruoxi shook her head and propped herself up to sit up.

Her nightgown slipped down, revealing her rounded shoulders. She quickly pulled it back up, a blush spreading across her face.

"No, I have a ton of things to keep an eye on at Zuiyue Pavilion!"

Looking at her trying to keep up a good mood, Lin Chen felt both pity and amusement.

This fifth sister-in-law is a real workaholic. She was intimate until the wee hours last night, and she's still thinking about business this morning.

"Just let the shopkeeper keep an eye on it, why does Fifth Sister-in-law have to do it herself?" Lin Chen also sat up and naturally helped her comb her long hair.

Wen Ruoxi leaned on his shoulder and whispered:

"Zuiyue Pavilion is now the face of the Lin family, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes. Besides..."

She paused, then lowered her voice, "I want to do more to make things easier for you."

A warm feeling welled up in Lin Chen's heart, and he put his arm around her shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work, Fifth Sister-in-law."

"It's not tiring at all." Wen Ruoxi looked up at him, her eyes full of affection. "But you, Eighth Brother, are attending court for the first time tomorrow, aren't you?"

Speaking of this, Lin Chen gets a headache.

The Dayan court system stipulated that a court session be held every ten days.

He has held the title of Duke of Zhenguo for half a month and has already taken leave once. He must appear at tomorrow's court assembly no matter what.

The thought of having to get up before dawn, put on court robes, stand in the hall for hours, and listen to the officials bickering... made him want to continue pretending to be sick.

"Can I ask for leave?" Lin Chen muttered.

Wen Ruoxi chuckled: "If you ask for leave again, His Majesty will get angry."

"Sigh..." Lin Chen sighed and slumped back onto the couch. "Being an official is such a hassle."

Wen Ruoxi smiled and pushed him:

"Get up quickly, have breakfast and then go about your business. I'm going to Zuiyue Pavilion."

The two got up and washed up.

Wen Ruoxi fastened Lin Chen's belt and carefully straightened his clothes, looking as gentle and considerate as a wife.

After having breakfast, Wen Ruoxi was about to leave when Lin Chen suddenly remembered something:

"Fifth Sister-in-law, does Zuiyue Pavilion need any musicians?"

"A musician?" Wen Ruoxi thought for a moment.

"We're lacking someone to keep things in order. We've invited Qin Xin from the Jiaofangsi (a music and dance academy), but she can only come during the day and has to return to the Jiaofangsi at night."

"I'd like to recommend someone to you," Lin Chen said.

"His name is Dongfang Bai, and his musical skills are superb. He can stay at Zuiyuexuan for a long time."

However, she is somewhat aloof and dislikes meeting strangers, so it would be fine to arrange for her to stay in the Qin Yun Pavilion next to the meditation hall on the fourth floor.

This Dongfang Bai is naturally the Dongfang Bubai rewarded by the system.

Lin Chen had summoned her yesterday and discovered that this Dongfang Bubai was actually a woman.

With her cultivation level of half a step into the Celestial Realm, she is the perfect person to oversee Zuiyue Pavilion.

Wen Ruoxi had no doubts: "Since it was recommended by Eighth Brother, it must be good. I will have someone clean up Qinyun Pavilion today."

After seeing Wen Ruoxi off, Lin Chen stretched and strolled back to Zhenwu Hall.

Along the way, the servants in the mansion all bowed respectfully to him, saying, "Greetings, Eighth Master."

Lin Chen nodded lazily, pondering where to kill time today.

Listening to music in a brothel? He's booked all the musicians at the music academy these past few days, so there's no point in going again.

Listening to storytelling in a teahouse?

I'm tired of hearing those old, tired stories.

"Eighth Master," the butler Lin Fu (the new butler was still called by this name) hurried over.

"The Azure Dragon Sect has sent an invitation. The sect leader, Elder Canglong, will be celebrating his 90th birthday in seven days. You are cordially invited to the banquet."

Lin Chen took the gold-embossed invitation, glanced at it, and casually handed it to Lin Fu:

"Prepare the return gift as usual, but I won't go. Just say that I've caught a cold and need to rest."

He didn't have a deep relationship with the Azure Dragon Sect and was too lazy to socialize with them.

Besides, given his current status and position, it's normal for him not to go; going would be a sign of respect.

"Yes," Lin Fu replied, then added:

"Also, the Sixth Madam asked me to relay a message from the Su family in Jiangnan: the first batch of goods has arrived at the dock, and they're asking if you'd like to go take a look?"

"Let Fifth Sister-in-law handle it." Lin Chen waved his hand. "By the way, did you send the osmanthus cakes I had the kitchen make yesterday to each courtyard?"

"It's been sent over. Seventh Madam said it was delicious, Third Madam asked me to thank Eighth Master, and Fourth Madam..." Lin Fu paused, "Fourth Madam said to add more sugar next time."

Lin Chen smiled; he knew that Xiao Yulou had a sweet tooth.

"Then have the kitchen make some more, add 30% sugar, and send it to Fourth Sister-in-law."

"Yes."

After seeing Lin Fu off, Lin Chen entered the study, pushed open the hidden door behind the bookshelf, and went into the underground secret room.

This is a secret chamber set up by Li Chunfeng, isolated by an array, which cannot be explored by anyone below the peak of the Celestial Realm.

Inside, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were studying a map of the northern border.

"My lord." The two bowed.

"Sit down." Lin Chen sat down in the main seat. "Any new news?"

Yuan Tiangang said, "There's been no movement from the Purple Robe Tower yet; they might be reassessing the Master's strength."

However, the Bad Guys have already spread out and are secretly investigating the Purple Robe Tower's strongholds within the Dayan territory.

"Let's investigate slowly," Lin Chen said. "What about the Northern Border?"

Li Chunfeng pointed to the map:

"Beishuo has been frequently deploying troops recently, but these are all small-scale probing attacks."

On the Zhenbei Army's side, the new commander-in-chief is His Majesty's confidant, a Grandmaster at the peak of cultivation, who can barely stabilize the situation. However…”

"But what?"

"However, according to my observation of the celestial phenomena last night, the malevolent energy in the north is gradually intensifying." Li Chunfeng's expression was solemn.

"A major battle is inevitable within three months; Your Majesty must prepare in advance."

Lin Chen rubbed his temples.

He just wanted to lie down and enjoy himself, but the wind wouldn't stop blowing even when the tree wanted to be still.

"Mr. Yuan, what do you think of the Great Snow Dragon Rider?"

"All five hundred riders have adapted to the rules of this world," Yuan Tiangang said.

"The art of mounted combat is enough to defeat 50,000 ordinary iron cavalry. If combined with the battle formation set up by Mr. Li, the combat power can be increased by 30%."

"That's enough." Lin Chen nodded.

"If a war really breaks out in the North, we can just send three hundred cavalry as a token gesture. His Majesty can't expect a playboy like me to charge into battle, can he?"

Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng exchanged a glance, both seeing the smile in each other's eyes.

My master is truly living up to the "playboy" persona.

"Oh, right," Lin Chen remembered something.

"Dongfang Bai has been arranged to stay at Zuiyue Pavilion. You should keep an eye on her secretly. Although she is strong, she is new here, so don't let anyone disturb her peace."

"clear."

After finishing their business, Lin Chen stood up and said, "I'm going out for a walk. Keep an eye on things at the manor."

"Where is my lord going?" Yuan Tiangang asked.

"Let's go..." Lin Chen thought for a moment, "Let's go to the West Market. I heard there's a new Western Regions restaurant that has good roasted lamb leg."

Yuan Tiangang's lips twitched slightly.

Well, it's time for more eating, drinking, and having fun.