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

Chapter 310 Hunting with Beauties

Three days later.

The south gate of the capital city.

A thousand elite Imperial City Guards stood in formation, clad in black armor and riding black warhorses, exuding a chilling aura.

Three hundred Great Snow Dragon Riders stood on the other side, clad in silver armor and white robes. Although there were only three hundred of them, their aura was more than ten times stronger than that of the opposing side.

Thirteen riders from Yanyun stood at the forefront, each with a colder and more hardened face than the last.

Leading the group was Yan Da, who remained expressionless as his gaze swept over the thousand Imperial City Guards opposite him, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

The commander of the Imperial City Guard felt a chill run down his spine from that glance and instinctively straightened his chest.

Yan Da withdrew his gaze and remained expressionless.

In the middle of the procession, a horse-drawn carriage was parked.

It was no ordinary carriage.

This carriage was specially made by Lin Chen, and its carriage is several times larger than that of an ordinary carriage.

Crafted entirely from ebony, inlaid with gold and jade, it appears understated at first glance, but upon closer inspection reveals its luxurious nature.

A light gauze curtain hung on the car window, fluttering in the wind.

The carriage was lined with thick, soft cushions, and there was a low table with fruit platters, snacks, and a pot of warm wine on it.

Lin Chen leaned against the carriage, dressed in a moon-white long robe, his hair casually tied up, a grape in his hand, which he tossed into his mouth.

Lan Fenghuang sat opposite him, dressed in Nanzhao attire, with many small bags hanging from her waist, containing all sorts of Gu worms.

She couldn't help but laugh out loud at Lin Chen's arrogant attitude.

"Husband, is it really alright for you to go on a hunting trip like this?"

Lin Chen chewed on a grape and mumbled, "What's wrong with it?"

Lan Fenghuang laughed and said, "Other people go on imperial tours on horseback, all very impressive. But you, you're riding in a carriage, eating grapes, like you're on a leisurely trip."

Lin Chen swallowed the grape and said in a serious tone:

"Phoenix, you don't understand. The key to patrolling is 'patrolling,' not 'hunting.' I call this conserving energy so that I can exert my strength at the crucial moment."

Lan Fenghuang rolled her beautiful eyes, seemingly unwilling to speak.

Liu Shengxue sat on the other side, still dressed in plain white, quietly.

She listened to their conversation, a slight smile playing on her lips, but said nothing.

Yao Yao sat next to her, her little face flushed and her eyes sparkling. She kept looking at Lin Chen and then out the window, extremely excited.

There is one more person.

I sat quietly next to Yagyu Yuki, by the car window.

She was about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a light pink dress and with her hair styled in two buns. She looked about five or six parts like Yagyu Yuki, but her temperament was completely different.

Yagyu Yuki is cold, she is soft.

She is Princess Mingzhu of Dongli—Liu Sheng Piaopiao.

Lin Chen's sister-in-law.

She was huddled in a corner, clutching the hem of her skirt with her small hands, occasionally stealing a glance at Lin Chen before quickly lowering her head again.

Lin Chen noticed her movements and asked with a smile, "Piaopiao, what's wrong?"

Liu Sheng Piaopiao raised her head, her face flushed instantly, and her voice was barely audible: "N-nothing...it's nothing."

Lin Chen chuckled and looked at Liu Shengxue, "Is she like this all the time?"

Liu Shengxue said calmly, "She's timid."

Lin Chen nodded, indicating his understanding.

Outside the carriage, all the civil and military officials had arrived, arranged according to rank, forming a dense, imposing crowd.

The Empress stood at the city gate, dressed in a black dragon robe and wearing a phoenix crown, exuding majesty.

She looked at the carriage, and her lips twitched slightly.

This guy really knows how to enjoy life.

The empress walked to the carriage and lifted the curtain.

Lin Chen was popping grapes into his mouth when he saw the Empress and chuckled, "You're here?"

The Empress looked at Lin Chen's appearance, both amused and annoyed: "You're just going to go out like this?"

Lin Chen patted the seat next to him: "Want to come up and sit for a while?"

The Empress glared at Lin Chen and lowered her voice:

"Be serious, all the civil and military officials are watching."

Lin Chen chuckled and got out of the carriage.

The two stood beside the carriage and exchanged a glance.

The Empress was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Lin Chen, take care."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

The Empress nodded, then suddenly leaned closer to Lin Chen and lowered her voice:

"Remember, you still owe me a child."

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then raised an eyebrow: "I remember."

The Empress took a step back and waved her hand.

Lin Chen flipped himself onto the horse—no, he flipped himself onto the carriage.

He stood on the cart shaft and waved his hand: "Let's go!"

The procession marched out of the city gate in a grand procession and headed south.

The empress stood at the city gate, watching the figure grow farther and farther away until it disappeared from sight.

She sighed softly.

"Take care of yourself."

……

On the road.

The carriage swayed along, its wheels making a rhythmic rumbling sound as they rolled over the road.

Inside the carriage, Lin Chen leaned back on the soft cushion, picked up a grape, and popped it into his mouth.

Lan Fenghuang looked at him and laughed, "Husband, what will those mounted soldiers outside think of you like this?"

Lin Chen waved his hand: "They'd love for me to ride in a carriage. If I were riding a horse outside, they'd have to keep their distance. Now it's much better; they can go wherever they want."

Lan Fenghuang thought about it and it seemed to make some sense.

Yao Yao went to the window, lifted the curtain, and looked outside.

Outside, the Great Snow Dragon Riders and the Imperial City Guards moved forward slowly in two columns.

Thirteen riders from Yanyun rode ahead, exuding an imposing aura.

Yao Yao's eyes sparkled: "Husband, husband, will we take action on this trip?"

Lin Chen glanced at her: "What? You want to fight?"

Yao Yao nodded vigorously: "Yes! I want to help my husband fight the bad guys!"

Lin Chen laughed: "Okay, I'll let you hit me then."

Yao Yao was overjoyed, her little fists clenched tightly.

Blue Phoenix watched from the side, shook her head and smiled.

Liu Shengxue remained seated quietly, her gaze fixed on the view outside the window, lost in thought.

Liu Sheng Piao Piao sat in the corner, still looking timid.

She glanced furtively at Lin Chen, then at her sister, hesitant to speak.

Lin Chen noticed her expression and asked, "Piaopiao, what do you want to say?"

Liu Sheng Piaopiao was startled, her face flushed again, and she whispered:

"I...I just wanted to ask, where do we go first?"

Lin Chen laughed. This girl, she asks questions like she's doing something wrong.

He thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the Southwest first. The situation there is the most chaotic, with many corrupt officials and bandits."

Liu Sheng Piaopiao nodded and said nothing more.

Yao Yao leaned closer, looking at her curiously, and asked, "Are you Liu Shengxue's younger sister?"

Mingzhu nodded and whispered, "My name is Piaopiao."

Yao Yao smiled and said, "I know your name is Piaopiao. How old are you?"

"sixteen."

"I'm eighteen!" Yao Yao chuckled. "You have to call me 'older sister'."

Liu Sheng Piaopiao was stunned for a moment, then obediently called out, "Sister."

Yao Yao narrowed her eyes into crescent moons and started chatting with Liu Sheng Piaopiao, holding her hand.

As Liu Shengxue watched this scene, the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

Lin Chen leaned back on the cushion, holding a wine glass, and slowly sipped his drink.

Lan Fenghuang leaned closer and whispered, "Husband, you brought Liu Sheng Piaopiao out because you want to...?"

Lin Chen glanced at her: "What are you thinking about?"

Lan Fenghuang blinked: "Taking care of your sister-in-law?"

"You're overthinking it!" Lin Chen said calmly and seriously.

"Her sister is staying at my residence. I can't just leave her alone in the capital, can I? I'll bring her out to see the world and then send her back later."

Lan Fenghuang nodded, unsure whether she believed it or not.

The carriage continued forward.

Yan Da's voice came from outside: "My lord, there's a post station ahead. Would you like to rest?"

Lin Chen lifted the curtain and looked outside.

The sun is already setting in the west; it's time to rest.

"Let's take a break."

Yan Da responded, and the group turned towards the post station.

The post station was small, but it was clean.

Lin Chen got out of the carriage and stretched his muscles.

Lan Fenghuang, Liu Shengxue, Yao Yao, and Liu Sheng Piaopiao came down one after another.

The post station clerk had already rushed out to greet them, bowing and scraping.

"Your Highness, your esteemed presence is an honor! I have failed to greet you properly; please forgive me!"

Lin Chen waved his hand: "Stop with the formalities, arrange a few superior rooms and prepare some hot water."

The clerk nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, I'll arrange it right away!"

Lin Chen led the girls inside.

Yao Yao held Liu Sheng Piaopiao's hand and whispered something to him.

Liu Sheng Piaopiao gradually relaxed, occasionally replying with a few words, a faint smile on her face.

Liu Shengxue walked at the back, watching her younger sister's back, a certain look appearing in her eyes.

Lin Chen glanced back at her and winked meaningfully.

Liu Shengxue paused for a moment, then looked away.

Lin Chen turned around and continued walking forward.

Upon entering the courtyard, the clerk had already prepared the main rooms; the rooms were close together, which was quite convenient.

Lin Chen walked towards his room, and as soon as he pushed open the door, he heard Yao Yao's voice behind him:

"Piaopiao, sleep with me tonight!"

Liu Sheng Piaopiao whispered, "Okay."

Lin Chen smiled, closed the door, walked to the window, and opened it.

Outside, the sun was setting, and the evening glow painted half the sky red.

He took a deep breath and stretched.

These hunting trips shouldn't be too boring, right?