Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

The morning sun rose from the east.

The maids who went to bed early last night got up early, washed, dressed neatly, and waited outside the bridal room for the lady of the house to give instructions.

In Wu Xin’Er’s bridal room, a portrait of Chen Mo hung on the wall. This room was tidied up temporarily, with only simple decorations. The portrait was hung only yesterday after she entered Chen Mansion.

The portrait was painted by a famous painter in Bianliang City, depicting Chen Mo in battle armor, riding a white horse, exuding his heroic and commanding aura as he led troops out of the capital.

The bookshelf was full of books, which were also part of Wu Xin’Er’s dowry, all transcribed supreme techniques and martial arts from various schools and sects, with the lowest being Profound Tier and the highest even reaching Celestial Tier.

The wardrobe was filled with clothes, some of which were even Earth Tier treasures.

The dressing table was covered with cosmetics, all of which were upper grade, and these cosmetics were only available in Jiangnan, impossible to find in Bianliang City.

The canopy of the wedding bed draped down, and Wu Xin’Er woke up early, her face slightly blushing within the red bedding.

She didn’t know when Chen Mo returned, but he was holding her, sleeping soundly, with one large hand resting on her back, carrying a trace of fatigue on his face.

Initially, she thought Chen Mo would not return after leaving last night. Yet, upon waking up, she found him beside her.

She did not move nor remove the hand on her, fearing to disturb Chen Mo, and instead carefully observed him.

It was the first time she had examined a man so closely and she didn’t know whether it was because this man was her husband or what; the more she looked, the more satisfied she felt. This face seemed as if it was made specifically for her.

Thinking to herself, somehow, she saw a hint of a smile appear on her husband’s face.

”What’s this rascal dreaming about that makes him smile so happily,” Wu Xin’Er thought to herself.

Gazing at Chen Mo blankly for half an hour, Wu Xin’Er’s sleepiness returned. She knew that both of Chen Mo’s parents were deceased, so there was no need to get up early to pay respects to in-laws, allowing her to sleep in.

She closed her eyes and, embracing Chen Mo, fell asleep again.

The spring sun shone high.

Wu Xin’Er was awakened by the knocking sound from outside, followed by a gentle and pleasant voice: ”Madam, it’s Chun Lan. Is the master in your room? I have something to report.”

Wu Xin’Er’s eyelashes fluttered as she gradually awoke and opened her eyes.

Seeing Chen Mo still asleep, only changing his posture, she was a bit surprised. How exhausted was he last night?

Since there was no response in the room, Chun Lan knocked again and called out.

At this moment, Wu Xin’Er realized, as she had naturally inquired about the people around Chen Mo before marrying over, recognizing who Chun Lan was. She propped herself up and nudged Chen Mo: ”Husband, wake up, Chun Lan is calling you.”

Seeing no response from Chen Mo, Wu Xin’Er shouted towards the door: ”The master is not awake yet. He seemed exhausted last night, let him rest a bit more.”

Outside, Chun Lan’s face instantly turned red upon hearing this.

The master being so tired, how could she not understand?

Originally, she didn’t want to come to call, but the Wan Kingdom envoy sought an audience again; after all, dealing with a foreign envoy, especially one seeking aid, was a substantial matter that Chun Lan dared not take lightly, afraid that she might delay any of Chen Mo’s matters, so she reported it as soon as possible.

However, in her heart, no matter how big the matter, it couldn’t be larger than the master.

Since the madam spoke thus, Chun Lan did not disturb the master’s rest further and withdrew.

...

In the hall.

Li Yuwen saw Chun Lan enter and quickly asked, ”Prince Zhen Nan, is he?”

”The master still has important matters to address and cannot meet for now. I ask the envoy to return for the moment. Once the master’s affairs are resolved, I will send someone to notify the envoy immediately,” Chun Lan said.

”Important matters?” Li Yuwen didn’t believe it. Yesterday was Chen Mo’s grand wedding, and this was only the second day after the wedding. What urgent matter could there be? Even if there was indeed something significant, it would likely be postponed. Thinking this, Li Yuwen said, ”Miss Chun Lan, this matter is extremely urgent, concerning the lives of tens of thousands in Wan Kingdom. I earnestly hope Prince Zhen Nan can grant an audience.”

Chun Lan was getting a bit flustered too. She certainly couldn’t disclose the real reason for the master’s rest, so she responded, ”What do you not understand? The master is dealing with important matters.”

With that, she instructed the guards outside the hall, ”Someone, see the guest out.”

”Miss Chun Lan, please have mercy...” Li Yuwen tried to step forward to say more, but was stopped by the guards coming to escort him out, who said, ”Esteemed envoy, please.”

...

Hongfu Restaurant.

Princess Hui Xian saw Li Yuwen return and met him immediately: ”Sir Li, how did it go? Was Prince Zhen Nan willing to meet with me?”

Li Yuwen shook his head and said, ”His household said he has important matters and that after dealing with them, he would be able to see us.

But considering yesterday was his grand wedding, what urgent business could be arranged for today? In my humble opinion, it’s merely an excuse.”

”What to do then?” Princess Hui Xian showed anxiety. Over these past few days, she had come to understand Chen Mo more deeply, learning that the Great Song Imperial Court is effectively governed by Chen Mo, and thus, to seek aid from the Great Song, his approval was essential.

”This...” Li Yuwen hesitated, saying, ”I have something to say but don’t know if it should be spoken.”

”Speak.”

”No matter male or female, living in the world amounts to wealth, power, attractiveness, and strength. Wealth, power, and strength he has already attained at the pinnacle; he is not lacking in these, leaving only attractiveness.”

Li Yuwen said, ”From what I understand, Empress Dowager Xiao is ambiguously close to him, Princess De Ning is his consort, the Queen of Loulan became his captive, even Empress Dowager Hu has fallen into his hands — all of them stunning beauties...”

Princess Hui Xian understood Li Yuwen’s implications, and said, ”But time is so short, where might I find beauties for him?”

”Ordinary beauties are not what he lacks by his side; what he lacks are those like Princess De Ning...” As he said this, Li Yuwen glanced at Princess Hui Xian, stating, ”Your Highness is known as the number one beauty in Wan Kingdom...”

Li Yuwen’s words could not have been more explicit.

Princess Hui Xian’s face went pale, then flushed with both shame and anger: ”Dis...Disgusting.”

Li Yuwen said no more; he had proposed a method, and as for whether Princess Hui Xian would act on it, that was not for him to dictate.

Not knowing if she was clinging to hope or what, Princess Hui Xian said, ”Could it be as Sir Li suggested, perhaps Prince Zhen Nan truly does have important matters to tend to...”

”In that case, shall I visit Prince Zhen Nan again this afternoon?” Li Yuwen suggested.

Princess Hui Xian nodded.

...

In the afternoon, Chen Mo woke up and heard from Chun Lan that the Wan Kingdom envoy had arrived, requesting him to meet with the princess of Wan Kingdom.

Chen Mo frowned and said, ”Did I not say I was unavailable these days? Furthermore, if they seek my help and also want me to come to see her? Inform them that I do not have time.”