Chapter 2418 - 2108: What Do You Want Me to Do?
Upon hearing the maid’s words, Pei Shuhua was momentarily stunned, but then felt a surge of joy.
Since Lu Chen didn’t barge in directly, it proved that there was still room for negotiation.
She first needed to see what Lu Chen wanted from her.
Thinking of this, Pei Shuhua immediately said, "Please, bring Master Lu in."
After speaking, she immediately rose from the soft couch and moved to the tea table in the grand hall.
Moments later, Lu Chen’s figure appeared at the entrance of the grand hall.
The setting sun cast its glow on Lu Chen’s handsome face, tinting his skin with a bronze hue.
At this moment, Lu Chen appeared exceptionally robust, possessing a masculine charm.
After entering Pei Shuhua’s bedchamber, Lu Chen caught the scent of a mature woman’s fragrance, causing his mind to become instantly stimulated.
Today he came to the Imperial Palace precisely for Pei Shuhua.
Once Lu Chen entered the great hall, Pei Shuhua, with a smile, was the first to speak, asking, "I wonder what business Master Lu has coming to see me so late?"
Lu Chen replied, "Of course, there are important matters to discuss with the Empress Dowager."
Saying this, Lu Chen went to the round table and sat down.
At this time, Pei Shuhua proactively poured a cup of tea for Lu Chen and continued to ask, "Master Lu, could you speak frankly?"
Lu Chen glanced at Pei Shuhua and then said with a smile, "I didn’t expect the Empress Dowager to be so refined at her age."
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Pei Shuhua’s heart skipped a beat.
Complimenting her sophistication, what does it mean?
Could it be that this guy has taken a fancy to her?
Although her age meant nothing in the Central State, she was much older than Lu Chen; could this guy intend to make a move on her?
Pei Shuhua instantly became alert.
At this moment, Lu Chen picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then said, "I’m curious why the Empress Dowager did not flee the Capital city? Are you not afraid I might avenge Tianxuan Palace?"
Hearing Lu Chen’s question, Pei Shuhua feigned ignorance and said, "Why should I flee?"
Seeing Pei Shuhua acting as if she knew nothing, Lu Chen laughed and said, "Does the Empress Dowager think I don’t know you’re from Qionghua Holy Land?"
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Pei Shuhua’s heart skipped a beat.
She stayed in the Capital city on the gamble that Lu Chen did not know her true identity.
This was troublesome, could Lu Chen really intend to avenge Tianxuan Palace?
Pei Shuhua calmed her emotions and then said, "Though I have connections with Qionghua Holy Land, I am not a disciple of it."
Hearing this, Lu Chen put down the teacup and directly stood up, walking toward Pei Shuhua.
Seeing Lu Chen suddenly approaching her, Pei Shuhua instinctively stepped back two steps.
However, Lu Chen kept advancing, and Pei Shuhua continued to retreat.
For some unknown reason, seeing Lu Chen’s intense gaze, Pei Shuhua always felt that the spiritual evil inside her had signs of running amok.
As Lu Chen drew near her, her body produced an indescribable sensation, as if her body was longing for something.
Pei Shuhua said somewhat flustered, "What do you want to do?"
Lu Chen stared directly at Pei Shuhua, a slight smile hanging at the corner of his mouth.
Soon, he had Pei Shuhua cornered by the bed, with no route of retreat.
Pei Shuhua continued to say, "Master Lu, I am indeed not a disciple of Qionghua Holy Land."
"The Holy Land also coerced me; if you want revenge, go after Qionghua Holy Land."
However, Lu Chen still did not stop approaching, directly stepping forward with his right leg, pressing between her legs.
As Lu Chen’s face drew closer and closer to her jade cheeks, Pei Shuhua’s inner turmoil increased.
Could this young man truly be interested in her?
Knowing her age, she could be not just his mother, but even his grandmother.
Of course, in Central State, this age difference meant nothing, but this was the Border Wilderness.
At this moment, Lu Chen leaned in close to her ear and gently whispered, "Your standing in Qionghua Holy Land is not low; do you really think I know nothing?"
Hearing Lu Chen’s words, Pei Shuhua froze completely.
She was utterly perplexed about how Lu Chen knew her identity.
Even Tianxuan Palace did not know her true identity; even if Lu Chen collaborated with Tianxuan Palace, it was impossible for him to know her real identity, so was he bluffing?
Considering this possibility, Pei Shuhua continued to deny, saying, "Master Lu, I grew up in the Pei Family, this can be verified."
Lu Chen lowered his voice at her ear, saying, "Oh? Really? As far as I know, you forces in Central State have the ability to reincarnate. Even if you were born in the Pei Family, it doesn’t mean you aren’t Qionghua Holy Land’s disciple."
"You house the soul of a Qionghua Holy Land disciple within this body."
Pei Shuhua was completely stunned; she had indeed reincarnated into the Border Wilderness in spiritual form.
Because her natural talent was not exemplary, she thought about reincarnating to the Border Wilderness, hoping to improve her talent.
Also, she had heard from her honored master that the Great Power left Ancient Inheritance in the Border Wilderness mainly to search for an inheritor.
If her bloodline were that of the Border Wilderness, she would more easily obtain the Ancient Inheritance.
Pei Shuhua couldn’t help but suspect that Lu Chen had captured Chen Min and others, which led him to know such secretive information.
While Pei Shuhua was unaware of how to continue arguing, suddenly, she felt a powerful force hit her, directly pushing her soft body onto the couch.
Afterward, Lu Chen’s body leaned over her, gazing down upon her.
Seeing Lu Chen’s face so close, Pei Shuhua’s heart grew even more frantic.
Though she was reincarnated and didn’t place as much value on purity, the thought of being tarnished by someone from the Border Wilderness filled her with resistance; if such a thing spread back to Qionghua Holy Land, wouldn’t her reputation be completely ruined?
Could she continue to stay in Qionghua Holy Land afterward?
Pei Shuhua quickly raised her jade hands, attempting to push Lu Chen’s chest away.
However, Lu Chen directly grabbed her wrist, pressing her hands beside her jade head.
"Master Lu, what are you trying to do? I am the Empress Dowager; you cannot treat me this way."
Seeing the beautiful woman with a hint of panic on her face, Lu Chen’s amusement grew.
He continued to say, "Has the Empress Dowager forgotten the things done to Zhen Nan Prince Manor?"
Hearing Lu Chen’s question, Pei Shuhua fell silent without responding.
In order to eliminate Lu Chen, the only bloodline of Zhen Nan Prince Manor, she had secretly done many things, including transferring Lu Chen to the Deceit Suppression Bureau as her idea, intending to use its secrecy to kill Lu Chen undetectably.
Unexpectedly, a Heavenly Realm Strong Person emerged from Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Seeing Pei Shuhua not speaking, Lu Chen continued, "I wonder if the Empress Dowager wants to survive or prefers early liberation?"
Hearing this, Pei Shuhua finally asked, "What do you want?"
Lu Chen pressed Pei Shuhua’s hands above her head, holding them with one hand, while the other pinched her chin, gazing into her eyes and saying, "It’s not about what I want now; it’s about whether you want to live."
Pei Shuhua said, "If I wish to survive, what must I do?"