Chapter 84: However, there is always someone better, and a mountain higher than another

The sycophants Wu Nanzhi had in Huju City were much crazier than Chu Ruoyan's.

Many sycophants were even quite old and hadn't considered getting married, just waiting for Wu Nanzhi.

As long as Wu Nanzhi didn't get married and have children, they wouldn't give up.

It was also because there were too many sycophants, and none were too outstanding, that Wu Nanzhi had remained single until now.

The entire Wu family was worried about her marriage, arranging blind dates every three days, which made her very annoyed.

That was why she ran to the Imperial Capital to hide in the Wu family's business.

At least here there was only one nephew, and the nephew's status wasn't as high as hers, so she didn't have to worry about anything.

While at it, she could also mooch off the nephew's connection with the emperor to avoid the marriage pressure from home.

Huju City was not the Imperial Capital; in Huju City, Li Chen was a puppet emperor, the Empress Dowager controlled the court, the wise Second Prince was driven out of the Imperial Capital, and the people of the Imperial Capital were in dire straits, all waiting for the Second Prince to return to the capital to save them.

It could be seen that this public opinion was spread by the Second Prince.

It was obviously in preparation for seizing the throne.

There were many noble children in the Imperial Capital, and the news channels were relatively clear, so he couldn't spout nonsense.

Outside, naturally, people believed whatever they heard, and he could spread rumors however he liked.

There were even rumors that after Li Chen ascended the throne, he was licentious and lawless, not even sparing the Empress Dowager.

But soon someone refuted it: isn't Li Chen a puppet? How could he still have a relationship with the Empress Dowager?

Those spreading the rumors explained, isn't the Empress Dowager also a woman? Those who know, know!

Unreliable folk rumors were everywhere, most of which were negative news about Li Chen, as well as the glorious image of Li Xian.

But Wu Qi had seen Li Chen; he had seen Li Chen's terrifying strength with his own eyes, and he had also judged Li Chen's status in the Imperial Capital from Liu Hao's words.

Most importantly, Li Chen, this emperor, was a legitimate successor; he didn't seize it, so there were no flaws to criticize.

He told his family about this.

Originally, the Wu family didn't intend to let Wu Nanzhi enter the palace, but after hearing the truth was like this and verifying it from multiple sides, Wu Qi's grandfather had sent several letters recently, urging Wu Nanzhi to enter the palace quickly.

Wu Nanzhi was speechless; you all say it easily, as if I can marry the emperor just because I want to. Where am I going to marry the emperor? I haven't even seen the emperor.

What she didn't know was that the emperor was right before her eyes.

Hearing that Wu Nanzhi had this culinary skill, Li Chen was more satisfied the more he looked at her; she was truly capable of gracing the hall, working in the kitchen, and also sharing the bridal chamber.

She belonged to the multi-functional type of woman, rare and even more worth seeking.

It wasn't the first time Wu Nanzhi had felt Li Chen's undisguised gaze, but she didn't have any feeling of disgust.

If Li Chen looked ordinary, she would definitely think Li Chen's gaze was lecherous, but Li Chen was handsome; even if he used a "lecherous" gaze, women felt it was a kind of appreciation.

Li Chen looking at her like this and not looking at others just proved that her appearance conditions were good.

Seeing herself eating more and more, and Li Chen's gaze, Wu Nanzhi explained, "I don't usually eat this much. You know yesterday, after that guy woke up, I was especially hungry."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can afford to raise you no matter how much you eat."

This cheesy line made Wu Nanzhi show a look of disgust, but because she was good-looking, even her disgusted look was so alluring.

In Li Chen's words: I'll have more feeling with this look.

Don't know why, but Li Chen felt teasing her was very interesting.

He just liked watching the changes in this woman's expressions.

"Speaking of which, your skills are good; how did you practice them? I have a nephew who always says he is a genius, but I feel his strength can't compare to yours." Wu Nanzhi started to change the subject.

She also knew the rules; everyone was just roughly understanding each other, so one couldn't ask about someone's family background from the start.

In interpersonal communication, especially between strange men and women, digging to the bottom would make some people feel it was not very polite. Wu Nanzhi was very curious; Li Chen clearly looked the same age as her nephew, yet his cultivation base was so high.

"Before I finished cultivating, I just reduced useless social interactions, so I wouldn't be dragged into trouble, causing fluctuations in my cultivation speed. That's how I practiced."

Li Chen also told the truth; this was his way of cultivation.

Wu Nanzhi suddenly realized; no wonder her nephew's recent cultivation speed was so slow—it was because there were too many useless social interactions, and he was distracted.

In fact, Wu Nanzhi had heard in Huju City about Wu Qi acting as a sycophant in the Imperial Capital and fighting for Chu Ruoyan.

After all, there were quite a few disciples who wanted to replace Wu Qi to manage the Wu family's business in the Imperial Capital, and such gossip was definitely spreading.

Wu Nanzhi had always wanted to see Chu Ruoyan, to see what the woman who could fascinate her nephew looked like.

It was just that there was no opportunity for the time being.

And before coming to the Imperial Capital, she had heard that the Imperial Capital was full of experts, with various strong people living in seclusion here; now it seemed it was true, and Li Chen was an obvious example.

How strong Li Chen was, Wu Nanzhi wasn't very clear.

!

But being able to beat the Holy Tiger until it had no power to fight back was enough to prove the terror of Li Chen's strength.

"Your strength should be considered top-tier in the Imperial Capital, right?"

"I'm not very clear, but there is always someone better, and a mountain higher than another."

"Oh? Then is there anyone in the Imperial Capital stronger than you?"

"Naturally there is, I just haven't seen them."

Wu Nanzhi: "."

Li Chen's words directly left her stunned on the spot.

My goodness, you are quite polite in saying that.

But what is the difference between that and saying "no"?

How come as we talk, you kid started showing off?

If others showed off like this, Wu Nanzhi would mostly feel that this person was only capable of lip service.

But Li Chen seemed to be stating a fact; he had the capital to show off like this.

After chatting simply for a while, the two had a slight understanding of each other.

Li Chen knew Wu Nanzhi was from Huju City, and the family had business in the Imperial Capital.

Wu Nanzhi knew Li Chen was a local of the Imperial Capital and had a formal job in the Imperial Capital.

In her view, someone with such powerful strength and a government position like Li Chen would definitely attract quite a few women.

The beautiful and exquisite woman she saw on Marriage Mountain last time must have a relationship with Li Chen.

Wu Nanzhi's point of anger was that Li Chen clearly had such a beautiful woman by his side, yet he kept flirting with her; this was a bit too unfaithful!

So she was thinking, how could she leave a deep impression on Li Chen, just like how Li Chen made her walk naked in the forest.

Otherwise, give him a Shura field?

Let the beautiful woman by Li Chen's side see that she was also by his side; that way, Li Chen would surely feel uncomfortable, right?

The reason Wu Nanzhi thought this way was that she felt Li Chen must be hiding it from his girlfriend to come on a date with her.

Anyway, this guy is strong, and I can't do anything, so pranking you is fine, right?

However, when the time comes, she would still explain to Li Chen's girlfriend that there was actually nothing between them, just teasing Li Chen for fun.

That way, she could see Li Chen's frustrated look.

Thinking of this, Wu Nanzhi roughly knew what to do.

Normally, Wu Nanzhi definitely wouldn't do this, but who told Li Chen to mess with her like this!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 85 =====