The speed at which Lu Chen’s realm is improving, coupled with the Prince Zhen Nan’s mansion now having military power and control over the Deceit Suppression Bureau, may soon lead to its resurgence, which is not good news for the Dazhou Royal Family.

Ji Yunmeng seriously doubted whether Lu Chen was joking with her.

If she were Lu Chen, she would definitely not reveal her current realm to others, not even to the one beside her pillow.

Having shared intimate moments doesn’t mean they can already trust each other.

Seeing Ji Yunmeng’s disbelief, Lu Chen wasted no words and directly released the mid-Spirit Realm pressure from his body.

In an instant, the spiritual evil from his body filled the entire bridal chamber.

Feeling the pressure from Lu Chen, Ji Yunmeng’s face was immediately filled with astonishment.

What Lu Chen said was actually true! He has really reached the mid-Spirit Realm!

His talent is so high? And it’s only been a few months.

Ji Yunmeng increasingly felt that her plan was going down the drain.

With Lu Chen’s high talent and his change from the rumored wastrel after amnesia,

With Lu Chen in the Prince Zhen Nan manor, her wish to control it is nothing but a dream.

Most importantly, Lu Chen has already guessed that she wants to become the Empress, and he will surely always be on guard against her.

For a moment, a trace of complexity flashed in Ji Yunmeng’s eyes as she looked at Lu Chen.

Seeing Ji Yunmeng too shocked to speak, Lu Chen then retracted his aura with a smile and asked, "How about it? Didn’t I tell you the truth? Now that I’ve even shared my own realm with you, shouldn’t you also be honest about your plans?"

Ji Yunmeng came back to her senses and said coldly, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

With those words, Ji Yunmeng lay down again.

At this time, Lu Chen lay on his side, supporting his head with one hand, his eyes admiring her cold yet beautiful face.

"To be honest, there’s no need for you to be wary of me. Since you’ve married into the Prince Zhen Nan manor, we’re family now. Whatever you want, I will naturally support you with all my strength."

Ji Yunmeng remained silent, not believing Lu Chen’s words.

She even suspected that Lu Chen was saying all this to push her out as a target.

Even if Lu Chen was really willing to help her ascend to that position, it was likely because he coveted that position himself, just wanting to use her Princess identity to claim the throne legitimately.

Should she truly become the Emperor in the future, the Prince Zhen Nan manor might then just kick her aside, allowing Lu Chen to become the new Emperor.

But speaking of which, rather than choosing her as a woman, the Prince Zhen Nan manor might as well choose a prince.

A prince becoming Emperor is more legitimate, and no one would say otherwise.

If the Prince Zhen Nan manor really supported her as Emperor, they would surely face enormous resistance.

Seeing Ji Yunmeng remain silent, Lu Chen didn’t mind and continued, "You don’t need to overthink it. The reason I chose to help you is mainly because the Royal Family won’t allow the Prince Zhen Nan manor to continue existing. After this incident, the Royal Family will surely suppress the manor again, until it’s completely obliterated."

"If we help you ascend to that position, the Prince Zhen Nan manor can truly be preserved. You need the Prince Zhen Nan manor, and it needs you."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yunmeng felt that it seemed somewhat reasonable, but she was still worried that Lu Chen was trying to deceive her.

Lu Chen remained unbothered about Ji Yunmeng responding to him, continued speaking incessantly, "Moreover, once you become the Empress and carry our child, your future successor as Emperor will be of the Lu family. Hence, the Prince Zhen Nan manor helping you ascend is entirely for its own benefit. I’ve said what needs to be said, if you still don’t believe me, there’s nothing more I can do."

With that, Lu Chen fell silent, saying no more.

The room fell into a long silence once again.

By now, the outside had turned pale, dawn was approaching, and the candles in the room were slowly burning out.

At this point, Ji Yunmeng finally spoke, "You want to support me to that position, then use public opinion to criticize my lack of virtue, forcing me to abdicate the throne to you, right?"

Lu Chen couldn’t help but laugh, "Do you really think I want that position?"

Ji Yunmeng asked, "Isn’t that the case?"

Lu Chen said, "That’s not my goal. I want stronger power, and I have no interest in worldly authority. In my view, as long as I am strong enough, any Empire would be under my feet, and the Emperor would merely be my spokesperson."

Ji Yunmeng asked, "If that’s the case, why would you help me? And why would you want your child to usurp the Ji family’s throne?"

Lu Chen said, "It’s simple, I want to become stronger, which requires more resources. Also, as I said, I don’t want the Prince Zhen Nan manor to suffer any more suppression. While I’m not interested in worldly power, one must admit that worldly power can extremely aid my early path in Martial Arts."

Hearing these words, Ji Yunmeng fell into thought.

What Lu Chen said seemed reasonable.

If he truly thinks like this, their cooperation is indeed feasible.

But her biggest worry was still that Lu Chen might be deceiving her.

Lu Chen then continued, "In this era, for a woman to ascend to that position, it’s almost impossible without the backing of a strong force. Think it over; whenever you’ve come to terms with it, you can let me know."

Just as Lu Chen finished speaking, Ji Yunmeng replied, "How do I know if what you’re saying is true? If you’re merely probing me, or using me as your pawn to seize the throne, it would be too late for regrets."

She, as a woman wanting to ascend to that position, will definitely clash with those Royal Family Members, especially those brothers.

She might just have to kill off many Royal Family members, eliminate those brothers.

If she does so, she stands completely opposite to the Royal Family, leaving no retreat.

If the Prince Zhen Nan manor then suddenly withdraws support, betrayal would mean nothing short of a dead end for her.

Seeing Ji Yunmeng still concerned about him deceiving her, Lu Chen said, "With my current speed of realm improvement, do you really think I would care for that position? Dazhou is too small for me."

Ji Yunmeng once more fell into silence.

If Lu Chen truly only began Martial Arts training a few months ago and has already reached the mid-Spirit Realm within this short time, his talent is undoubtedly the greatest ever seen in Dazhou.

For someone with his talent, Dazhou indeed seems small, and he’s bound to leave it someday; worldly power cannot restrain his journey forward.

Thinking of this, Ji Yunmeng finally chose to open up and admitted, "I do want that position."

Seeing Ji Yunmeng finally admit this, Lu Chen turned over, once more pressing Ji Yunmeng beneath him, gazing down at her, "Darling finally trusts me."

Ji Yunmeng said expressionlessly, "I do not completely trust you."

Though she admitted her ambition, she was sure to remain wary of the Prince Zhen Nan manor and Lu Chen.

People can change; perhaps now Lu Chen is high-spirited, wanting to tread further on the path of Martial Arts. But if one day he suddenly encounters some obstacle, making it hard to advance his realm, his focus could very well shift onto worldly power.