sovbooks Chapter 123 Chaos is Approaching
Chapter 123 Chaos is Approaching
The next morning, when Lin Chen woke up, Su Xiaoxiao was still fast asleep.
She rested her head on his arm, her sleeping face serene, a smile playing on her lips.
Lin Chen gently got up, covered her with the blanket, got dressed, and left the room.
In the courtyard, the maids had already prepared hot water.
After washing up, Lin Chen went to the main courtyard.
The old lady and Su Wanqing were already there. Seeing him arrive, the old lady smiled and said:
"Chen'er is here? How was last night?"
Lin Chen blushed slightly: "Grandmother..."
"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore," the old lady said with a smile.
"Go and call them over; it's time to serve tea."
At the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), the eight ladies arrived at the main courtyard one after another.
Liu Ruyan was dressed in bright red, and although she was pregnant, her waistline was not yet obvious.
Chu Yueyao was as elegant as an orchid.
Qin Shuyan was dignified and composed.
Xiao Yulou was full of heroic spirit.
Wen Ruoxi was dressed in brocade and fine clothes.
The night was still, the shadows were cool and clear like the moon.
Murong Xue is gentle and graceful.
Su Xiaoxiao wore a light blue dress and a white jade twin lotus hairpin in her hair.
The eight people stood together, each with their own unique charm, like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums.
Looking at them, Lin Chen sighed inwardly: These were his eight wives, his home.
The tea-serving ceremony is simple yet solemn.
The eight ladies offered tea to the Dowager and Su Wanqing in turn, and the Dowager and Su Wanqing gave each of them a generous gift.
After the ceremony, the matriarch looked at her eight granddaughters-in-law and said solemnly:
"From now on, you are family. You should live in harmony and support each other."
Chen'er is young and sometimes doesn't think things through; you should remind him more often.
"Granddaughter-in-law will remember her grandmother's teachings," the eight people replied in unison.
The old lady nodded, then looked at Lin Chen:
"Chen'er, now that you're married, it's time to build your career."
"When do you plan to go to the North?"
Lin Chen pondered for a moment and said, "I would like to wait another month."
My sister-in-law is pregnant, and I want to wait until her pregnancy is stable before I leave.
In addition, the Tiger Legion should be given some time to prepare.
"Alright," the old lady nodded.
"Don't worry, we're here at home."
After talking for a while, everyone dispersed.
Lin Chen accompanied Su Xiaoxiao back to the West Garden.
On the way, Su Xiaoxiao whispered, "Husband, are you really going to the Northern Border?"
"I'm going," Lin Chen nodded.
"If we don't send troops to the border to intimidate them, the Northern Shuo will really think that our Zhenguo Duke's Mansion is incompetent."
Don't worry, I'll bring enough people, everything will be fine.
"Then... I'll wait for you to come back."
"Um."
The two returned to the West Garden and had just sat down when Yuan Tiangang arrived.
"My lord, the latest intelligence report from the North."
……
In the study, Lin Chen looked at the secret report, his brows furrowed slightly.
"Has Wanyan Honglie reinforced his troops?"
"Yes," Yuan Tiangang replied.
Three days ago, Beishuo dispatched another 50,000 elite troops to the border, bringing the total force to 250,000.
In addition, Tuoba Lie, the Northern Sword Emperor, arrived at the border camp yesterday and met with Wanyan Honglie.
"Tuoba Lie..." Lin Chen pondered.
"Tenth on the Heavenly Ranking, late-stage Celestial Realm... It seems Bei Shuo is serious this time."
"My lord, there is one more piece of news." Yuan Tiangang paused.
"The Tianji Academy has sent intelligence that the Eastern Sword Saint, Yagyu Jubei, left Eastern Li half a month ago and is suspected to be heading towards the Central Plains."
In addition, Zang Tianshuo from southern Xinjiang and Ao Guang from eastern Xinjiang have both recently shown unusual activity.
A glint of light flashed in Lin Chen's eyes:
"These old monsters... they can't sit still anymore?"
"The world is about to change, and fortune will fluctuate," Yuan Tiangang said.
"According to Mr. Li's calculations, a major event will occur on the Tianyuan Continent within the next three years."
These powerful figures, who have lived in seclusion for many years, are all emerging from the mountains, likely to vie for opportunities.
"A stroke of luck..." Lin Chen smiled. "Interesting."
But for now, let's deal with the situation in the North.
Mr. Yuan, order the Tiger Legion to prepare for departure at any time.
Furthermore, send the Thirteen Bodyguards ahead to the northern border to gather intelligence.
"Yes."
After Yuan Tiangang left, Lin Chen sat alone in the study, looking out the window.
He's reached adulthood, gotten married, and now it's time to establish his career.
The journey to the North was not only to intimidate the Northern Shu, but also to uncover the truth behind the deaths of his father and seven brothers.
Although he had already killed Zhao Yuan and a number of his associates, including the Second Prince.
But he always felt that things weren't so simple behind the scenes.
"Father, eldest brother, second brother, third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother, sixth brother, seventh brother..." he murmured to himself.
"Don't worry, the Lin family is doing well now, and it will get even better in the future."
Outside the window, the sun shines brightly.
The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion welcomed a new morning, and with it, new challenges.
But Lin Chen believed that he could handle any challenge.
Because he is not a person.
He had eight virtuous wives, loyal subordinates, and unfathomable depth of knowledge.
More importantly, at that moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in my mind:
[Ding! The host has completed the "Eight Phoenixes Singing Together" wedding event, greatly increasing family cohesion and triggering a special reward!]
[Reward 1: Family Luck +50]
[Reward 2: Blueprint for the special building "Enlightenment Tower" x1]
[Reward 3: Random Character Summoning Card x1]
Lin Chen's eyes lit up.
On a whim, he used a random character summoning card.
[Ding! Successfully summoned random character card! Summoned character: Zhuge Liang (courtesy name Kongming)!]
[Biography: Chancellor of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, an outstanding politician, military strategist, writer, and inventor.]
Cultivation level: Mid-stage Celestial Realm.
Specialties: Governance, military strategy, and tactical formations.
[Carries: 500 elite Shu Han troops (Grandmaster level)]
Lin Chen was taken aback at first, then smiled.
Mr. Wolong... has arrived at just the right time.
With this genius's help on the journey to the North, I can finally slack off again.
He stood up, opened the window, and looked at the busy servants in the mansion and the figures of several ladies strolling in the garden in the distance. He felt a sense of peace.
If a storm is brewing, then let the storm rage on!
Lin Chen accepted it.
Meanwhile, in the northern camp thousands of miles away, Wanyan Honglie was looking at the secret report in his hand, his face gloomy.
"The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion... Lin Chen..." he murmured.
"A spoiled brat managed to destroy the Purple Robe Tower... Interesting."
Beside him, an old man dressed in a black robe slowly opened his eyes, and lightning flashed in them.
"Brother Tuoba, what do you think?" Wanyan Honglie asked.
The old man in black robes—Tuoba Lie, the Northern Northern Sword Emperor, a powerhouse ranked tenth on the Heavenly Ranking—had a hoarse voice.
"Lin Chen is not scary; what's scary is the person behind him."
If Li Bai... truly is a terrestrial immortal, then this battle will be difficult.
"We must fight, even if it's difficult." Wanyan Honglie clenched his fist.
"We, Beishuo, have been planning this for many years, and we absolutely cannot give up because of Lin Chen."
Moreover... we have people backing us.
A glint of light flashed in Tuoba Lie's eyes: "You mean...that one?"
Wanyan Honglie nodded slowly: "That one has already issued a decree that as long as we can take over the Northern Border, he will personally help our Northern Shuo unify the Eastern Region."
Tuoba Lie was silent for a moment, then said:
"Since that's the case... then let's fight."
"Perfect timing, I'd also like to meet that sword immortal, Li Bai."
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with a sharp killing intent.
The sky over the North was covered with dark clouds.
The storm is really coming.