I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 440 - 78: I’ve Wanted You for a Long Time

So many people are unwilling to see another Carnivore come and divide the interests of the Court.

However, the Empress’s decree has been issued, and no matter how unwilling they are, they do not dare to openly resist and can only discuss countermeasures in secret.

Among them, the Grand Commandant of the Imperial Secretariat holds a noble position, answering only to the Empress. As long as the Empress trusts him, he will not respect anyone else, naturally disregarding Lu Chengfeng.

Upon receiving the news, the Grand Commandant was even more dismissive; the military is different from the Court. He is deeply rooted in the army, and even the Regent King finds it hard to interfere.

After all, the Regent King could not possibly remain in the barracks indefinitely. Once he leaves, whether his orders are followed, and how much of them will be discounted, depends on those below.

Therefore, although he is wary of this suddenly emerging Regent King, he has no intention of offending him directly.

After all, someone else will be more anxious than him.

Just as the Grand Commandant anticipated, with Lu Chengfeng being appointed as Regent King, the Prime Minister is the first to bear the brunt.

Once the Regent King meddles in politics, will the officers and officials of the entire court listen to the Regent King or the Prime Minister?

The power struggle can sometimes be even more brutal than the clashing of swords, affecting a wider range and impacting the rise and fall of many forces.

Since the decree of conferment was issued, the Prime Minister’s Mansion has been lit up all night long, with many ministers coming and going.

"What Regent King? Just a clown," said the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, a close confidant of the Prime Minister, in a cold voice, "This person was a wanted criminal of the Celestial Dynasty, and suddenly he turns into a Regent King. There is obviously something fishy."

"Regardless of what fishiness there is, the key is that the Empress has officially announced it to the world. The pomp of this Regent King is even grander than that of the Prime Minister, capable of interfering in the affairs of the Dynasty. It’s truly..." The Minister of the Ministry of Rites shook his head, his expression grave.

"In my opinion, it’s better to strike first, to...

The Minister of the Ministry of War made a throat-slitting gesture, his gaze indifferent.

The confidants of the Prime Minister’s faction all spoke up, expressing hostility towards Lu Chengfeng in their words.

Ultimately, the Prime Minister spoke, setting the tone, "Since Her Majesty has announced it to the world, do not say things that shouldn’t be said. If that man makes a mistake, do you think you can hide it from Her Majesty?"

With these words, everyone’s faces changed slightly, and the Prime Minister, playing with an ancient jade in his hand, sighed, "Her Majesty is different from any previous monarch; she is a true immortal!"

The room fell into complete silence, with many ministers who had just spoken feeling a chill down their spines, as if the Empress was watching them coldly from the Nine Heavens above.

"The Regent King was personally appointed by the Empress and has been announced to the world. Naturally, we should treat him with respect, but since the Regent King was previously a member of a sect and doesn’t understand court affairs, if he gets involved, those below should be cautious, for the sake of the Court, the people, and Her Majesty the Empress..."

With these words, those present relaxed their expressions slightly.

As long as there is no direct confrontation, as for the means below the surface, which of these old foxes in the officialdom lacks cunning?

No matter how great the power, it also depends on whether it can be enforced. As long as those below pretend to comply while secretly undermining, naturally, they can render that person a mere figurehead.

...

The storm stirred in the Court went unnoticed by either Yi Hongchen or Lu Chengfeng. How could a phoenix contend for food with domestic fowl? These people, ignorant of the vastness of Heaven and Earth, unaware of Lu Chengfeng’s power and terror, engage in such petty acts.

On Lu Chengfeng’s side, he soon learned of Yi Hongchen’s appointment, which brought a slight smile to his face. He said to the Princess Consort Xiang in his arms, "Yi Hongchen is deliberately showing goodwill to me."

The Princess Consort Xiang gave a discontented snort, "Hasn’t she been unwilling to submit to you? Now she’s pretending to be nice."

The Guardian True Spirit retains memories and personality from past lives and is no different from a living person. With the cultivation of the Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes Demon Spirit Divine Transformation Scripture, it becomes even more miraculous.

Lu Chengfeng toyed with Danae, causing the fish to writhe constantly, and merely laughed lightly at the words, "She’s only pretending for now; it won’t be long before she’ll yield."

"After all, the initiative lies with me..."

The Princess Consort Xiang could not help but let out a scream, which slowly subsided after a long while.

Lu Chengfeng patted her round hips and said, "You go on my behalf; I need to cultivate a bit."

"Yes, master." The Princess Consort Xiang obediently agreed, licking the water clean for Lu Chengfeng. Only after finishing did she weave a purple palace dress with mana, transforming into a dignified and elegant noblewoman.

She turned her body, starlight enveloping her, and she soon disappeared from sight.

...

Atop the Ten Thousand Forms Massacre, the Princess Consort Xiang descended like starlight, arriving at the top of the tower after a while.

Her purple palace dress fluttered in the fierce wind, her expression cold and aloof, a far cry from her obedience and submission before Lu Chengfeng.

"True Monarch, my master has sent me to deliver a message."

Yi Hongchen naturally noticed her immediately, narrowing her eyes and sending a message, "Your master is Lu Chengfeng? What does he want to say?"

In a chilly tone, the Princess Consort Xiang said, "My master engaged in Dual Cultivation with me last night, and today he has some insights and wants to retreat."

Speaking while provocatively puffing her chest, feeling a bit jealous as the master painstakingly tried to win over this woman.

"My master asks me to convey to the True Monarch that as long as True Monarch is willing to submit as a slave..."

Yi Hongchen’s expression turned cold, "Presumptuous! Lu Chengfeng, are you deliberately insulting me?"

Before the words had finished, an invisible will surged from the body of the Princess Consort Xiang, and her body disintegrated into starlight, reforming into the likeness of Lu Chengfeng.

"Master..."

"So disobedient!"

Within the body, the wills of Lu Chengfeng and the Princess Consort Xiang communicated.

Lu Chengfeng was also helpless. If it continued like this, Yi Hongchen would inevitably turn hostile, making cooperation impossible.

Yi Hongchen watched as Lu Chengfeng’s will manifested, her pupils involuntarily contracting. Such Divine Techniques exceeded her expectations; she could not perceive how Lu Chengfeng achieved it.

"True Monarch sister, calm down. It was just my servant being mischievous. She is jealous of your beauty, afraid you’d compete for favor, and spoke nonsense. I apologize on her behalf."

Lu Chengfeng said with a cheeky smile, "You and I share common interests. I merely seek a night of pleasure to satisfy my heart’s desire."

"Why should sister reject me from a thousand miles away?"

"Even if you have someone else in your heart, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself with me, right?"

"Could it be that sister is constrained by the customs and laws of the mortal world?"

Lu Chengfeng seriously said, "As long as sister allows me to have my wish, I am willing to fully assist sister in refining the Map of Mountains and Rivers, without breaking my word."

Yi Hongchen had already made up her mind, and with this given an out, she snorted coldly and appeared at the top of the tower. She feigned a cold demeanor and said, "Are you serious about what you said?"

"A gentleman’s word is as good as gold." Lu Chengfeng’s eyes lit up, hearing the hint of flexibility in her tone.

Yi Hongchen slightly raised her chin, striking a proud pose, "Since that is the case, I will favor you once, but remember that this is a reward and charity from me and does not mean that I am your woman."

"In the future, how we interact remains unchanged, you must know your limits... Ah..."

Lu Chengfeng, unwilling to listen to her prattle, reached forward and embraced her waist.

"Good sister, I’ve been longing for you... I have longed for you for a long time..."