Chapter 479: His Majesty toils day and night for state affairs; he is truly a model for us subjects!

Seeing this mission and the rewards, Li Chen began to think that perhaps this mission was the key to starting contact with the Immortal Realm and should be taken seriously.

After all, the previous mission allowed him to come into contact with so-called "Immortal Treasures."

Li Chen felt that if he followed the missions, the rewards and resources he obtained would far exceed those of ordinary cultivators in this world, and reaching the Great Perfection of the Sage Realm would be a very normal matter.

But then again, people like Jun Zhantian, who were always searching for items lost by immortals in this world, were also cultivators who could be extraordinary.

After thinking for a while, Li Chen told Li Sining not to put too much pressure on herself and that cultivation should follow its own course; as long as her brother was here, no one could bully her.

But the more Li Chen said this, the more Li Sining felt she had to cultivate well to be worthy of her brother's cultivation.

In the past, she didn't understand the preciousness of these cultivation materials, but that didn't mean she didn't understand now.

The more she entered the field and became stronger, the more she could know how powerful Li Chen was.

Returning to the bedchamber, Li Chen had just taken off his outer robe when the Head Palace Maid walked in softly, carrying a gilded jade tray.

On the jade tray were dozens of exquisite jade tablets arranged neatly, each engraved with a concubine's title.

The Head Palace Maid would wait at the door and observe Li Chen's expression; if Li Chen looked "fired up," she would immediately arrange for concubines to "quench his fire." This was her job.

"Your Majesty, which consort shall be summoned to serve tonight?"

The Head Palace Maid asked respectfully, her peripheral vision quietly observing Li Chen's expression.

When she noticed the Emperor was stretching his body, she understood and lowered her voice: "This servant will go arrange for a few consorts skilled in massage..."

Li Chen rubbed his temples, and the Empress Dowager's voluptuous figure floated into his mind involuntarily.

He waved his hand casually: "Call Lady Youlan and Jiang Rong."

He paused and added: "Also call Jiang Ningyue, Xie Minjun, and others like them."

The Head Palace Maid's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood.

The beauties the Emperor preferred tonight were all voluptuous.

These bosoms were fuller than the last, all the type the Emperor liked.

As she bowed and retreated, she had already decided which consorts to summon to best suit the Emperor's will.

No, a few probably wouldn't be enough; a few dozen would be about right.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the sound of tinkling jade pendants came from outside the bedchamber.

The first to step in was Lady Youlan, wearing a pale purple thin gauze dress, her voluptuous figure appearing and disappearing.

That pair of proud bosoms held up the lapels in an astonishing arc, waves surging as she walked, and the silver bells tied at her waist emitted crisp sounds with her steps.

The reason she arrived the fastest was because she was the strongest.

"Your Majesty~"

Lady Youlan bowed gracefully, deliberately pressing her body extremely low, the spring scenery at her neckline fully exposed.

Following closely behind was Jiang Rong, who had specially changed into a lake-blue brocade robe today; the tight design cinched her waist extremely thin, making her chest and hips appear even fuller.

The dangling hairpin on her hair bun swayed gently with her elegant steps, refracting charming halos in the candlelight.

"This concubine greets Your Majesty."

When Jiang Rong bowed, she deliberately tucked a strand of dark hair behind her ear, revealing her slender jade neck.

She knew well that the Emperor loved kissing this spot the most.

Next to enter was Jiang Ningyue; this usually dignified Imperial Consort wore a bold rose-red tube-top dress tonight, covered by a transparent gauze robe.

Her full bosoms were adorned with exquisite gold chains, clinking as she walked.

She also held an incense burner in her hand, the curling blue smoke carrying a faint fragrance that caused hormones to soar.

Xie Minjun wore a black lace dress, a mature and charming style rushing toward him. She had deliberately styled her hair loosely, with a few curls falling onto her snow-white collarbone.

She swayed a feather fan in her hand, her eyes flowing with charm.

Luo Qimeng and Jin Qiaoqiao entered together; the former wore a goose-yellow low-cut dress, while the latter wore a emerald-green slit long skirt.

One was gentle and the other lively, yet both possessed curves that made one's blood boil.

Soon, more than twenty stunning beauties had gathered in the bedchamber.

They sat or stood, some plucking zither strings, others dancing gracefully, the air filled with the rich fragrance of various precious powders.

Li Chen leaned against the dragon couch, his gaze lingering on these ripe, delicate bodies.

Lady Youlan immediately understood, twisting her water-snake waist to come forward and knead his shoulders.

Those soft hands brushed against his earlobes as if by accident, her breath like orchids: "Your Majesty has been toiling lately; let this concubine serve you well."

Jiang Rong was not to be outdone, kneeling on the footstool to pound Li Chen's legs.

She deliberately pressed her body very low, letting that pair of roundness sway in an alluring arc before the Emperor's eyes.

Seeing this, other concubines displayed their own strengths.

Some brought fine wine, some peeled fruit, and bolder ones directly stretched their slender jade feet...

The temperature in the bedchamber seemed to rise higher and higher; Li Chen pulled open his collar, revealing his sturdy chest.

This action drew a chorus of soft cries from the women, their eyes becoming even more watery.

"Your Majesty~ let this concubine undress you." Xie Minjun took the opportunity to press against him, her red lips almost touching his earlobe.

As one piece of fine clothing after another fell to the floor, sounds that made one blush and heart beat fast soon rang out in the bedchamber.

The Head Palace Maid would listen to the movements outside the door; if it wasn't enough here, she would summon the next batch to enter.

Facts proved that Li Chen was very strong; it really wasn't enough here.

Moonlight shone through the gauze windows, casting the entangled figures onto the wall until the east turned white.

This was the main reason why Li Chen was so sleepy during the morning court the next day; he had had a great time last night.

But when the court officials saw Li Chen like this, they were all filled with awe.

After the court was dismissed, Grand General Guo Poyun sighed on the way back: "His Majesty toils day and night for state affairs; he is truly a model for us subjects!"

Thinking of the Emperor working hard every day while he himself was idle and growing vegetables, he felt a bit guilty.

Minister of Personnel Luo Hui also sighed: "Looking at the dark circles under His Majesty's eyes, he must have been reviewing memorials until the third watch last night."

"Indeed, indeed! As subjects, we should be even more diligent!" The officials echoed one after another, each showing a look of shame.

Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan said even more excitedly: "His Majesty is so diligent in governance; it is truly the fortune of May Tian Ce! This Prime Minister suggests recording His Majesty's deeds of forgetting food and sleep in the history books to inspire future generations!"

"This official seconds the motion!"

"This official also seconds the motion!"

The court officials all seemed to see that the future of May Tian Ce would become better under the leadership of this Emperor.

The court was filled with praises; Li Chen was a bit puzzled when he heard this rumor, but he didn't say anything. As long as you don't harm me, say whatever you want.

Even the morning court, which usually took two hours, was finished in less than one, and the quality was extremely high.

After the court was dismissed, officials from various departments returned to their offices and immediately held emergency meetings.

"His Majesty is so diligent; how can we be slack?"

"Starting today, all departments will implement a rotation system to ensure someone is working twelve hours a day!"

"Sort out all the backlogged files; they must be processed within three days!"

Just like that, a "governance storm" triggered by a misunderstanding swept through the entire May Tian Ce court.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 480 =====