Chapter 2438

Due to the Concorde's high speed, and because the other party's aircraft had filed a flight plan for departure four hours later, Ye Chen guessed they were intentionally waiting until late night to arrive in Bergen, Northern Europe, so he did not rush to set off immediately.

He had Hong Wu and Li Kaili accompany the Concorde, transferring from New York to Providence, while waiting at Providence Airport at the same time.

He himself waited until Xiao Churan returned from school, then told her that a New York client's construction site had an accident, asking him to temporarily go check the feng shui, informing Xiao Churan that he needed to go to New York tonight.

Xiao Churan originally did not wish for him to be so weary, but Ye Chen told her that the other party had used many connections to secure her mother Ma Lan's release from prison, so he owed them a great favor and had to repay it, leaving Xiao Churan with no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Afterwards, Ye Chen bade farewell to Xiao Churan and drove alone to Providence Airport.

At this time, Providence Airport was already bathed in the crimson glow of the evening sky.

Inside the airport, the Ye family's Concorde, as well as Hong Wu and Li Kaili, had already been waiting there for quite a while.

After Ye Chen boarded, Li Kaili immediately stepped forward and said: "Young Master, I have already greeted the tower; we can take off at any time."

Ye Chen nodded and said: "Then let's take off directly."

Li Kaili immediately went to inform the pilot, while Hong Wu, standing beside him, asked Ye Chen with a curious expression: "Master Ye, what are we going to Northern Europe to do?"

Ye Chen casually laughed and said: "To mess with people."

Hong Wu hehehed, pulled out a surgical knife with a soft plastic sheath from his sleeve, and said seriously: "You said earlier that I haven't been by your side lately, and the Western world has lacked many human calligraphy works; before coming today, I specially fetched a handy creation tool, not knowing if it could be of use?"

Ye Chen smiled helplessly and said: "I'm not really sure if it will be useful, but since you've already brought the tool, let's wait until we reach Northern Europe to see; as long as there's an opportunity, I'll surely let you make full use of it."

Hong Wu happily nodded and said: "Good, good!"

Soon, the aircraft rose from the runway and flew toward Oslo, the capital of Northern Europe, six thousand kilometers away.

While the Yuan Tai International Express Boeing 777 was still flying over European airspace, Ye Chen's Concorde had already landed smoothly at Oslo International Airport.

At this moment, the Norwegian royal motorcade was already waiting inside the airport.

Since the royal family had already notified the airport and customs, Ye Chen and his party were escorted directly away from the airport as royal guests, heading toward the Norwegian Royal Palace.

At this time, Oslo was already deep in the night; from the airport to the palace, traffic was sparse and vehicles sped swiftly.

The elegantly dressed Queen Helena was already anxiously waiting inside the palace.

Her grandmother, the former queen who had just abdicated not long ago, seeing Helena pacing back and forth, her expression mixed with excitement, exhilaration, tension, and unease, could not help but say: "Helena, have you not yet changed your feelings toward Ye Chen?"

"Changed?" Helena suddenly stopped, looked seriously at the former queen, and said: "Grandma, my feelings for Ye Chen will never change in this lifetime."

The former queen pressed her lips, hesitated for a moment, then said: "Helena, you surely know in your heart that it will be very difficult for you and Ye Chen to be together; not only because he is already married, but as the Queen of Northern Europe, your future husband can only be from European royalty or noble kin; otherwise, the public would not accept it."

Helena firmly said: "Grandma, I have already made my stance clear on this matter; if I am truly fortunate enough to be with Ye Chen, even if the people see me as a sinner of Northern Europe, I will willingly accept it."

The former queen helplessly asked: "Do you not care about the royal family's image?"

Helena shook her head, resolute: "I have already made two plans for my future; if I can be with Ye Chen, I can at any time relinquish the throne, even abandon my royal status; if I cannot be with Ye Chen, I will remain single for life, devoting myself wholly to Northern Europe and its people, and in the future become a beloved queen like Elizabeth II."

The former queen blurted: "The throne requires an heir; if you truly remain single for life, who will inherit the Northern European throne in the future?"

Helena laughed: "No problem; when that time truly comes, we can just borrow a prince or princess from another country to come and inherit the throne."

The former queen said seriously: "That is the worst option, for then the Northern European royal family would no longer bear the name Iliad!"

Speaking, she suddenly had an idea and blurted: "By the way, Helena, you previously said that if Ye Chen is willing, you would be willing to bear him a son?"

Helena's face instantly flushed, she evaded and said: "Grandma…… you…… why are you bringing this up……"

The former queen said seriously: "This is a great opportunity! Regardless of whether he has a wife or is willing to be with you, first find a way to conceive his child; then tell the outside world you are unwell and need rest for a period; after giving birth, you can return to public view, and then say you have just recovered from a serious illness;"

"As for the child you bear, we can first secretly raise him in the palace; when he needs to go to school, give him a false identity and arrange for him to study overseas; when you grow old and need an heir, we will present him before the public, openly declaring that this child is yours from that period of recuperation, then give him a legitimate public identity, and finally establish him as the heir to the throne!"

"Grandma……" Helena said, embarrassed: "What on earth are you talking about……"

The former queen stepped forward, took Helena's hand, and said seriously: "Helena, this concerns the continuation of the Northern European royal family and the Iliad lineage; in this situation, you must not merely think of shyness—you must first become pregnant!"

Saying this, she added earnestly: "Look, although Ye Chen is married, he has no children yet; if you can conceive his child, it will greatly advance your relationship; by then you will not only have bloodline continuation, but also share a common bond with Ye Chen, and thus your relationship will surely progress further!"

Helena's eyes gleamed, yet she still blushed and said repeatedly: "Grandma…… you are truly too crazy…… I am still young, far from the stage where I must marry or must have children……"

The former queen gripped her hand firmly and said solemnly: "Helena, the earlier we plan for this, the better!"

Helena quickly waved her hand: "Grandma…… let's talk about this later……"

The former queen still wanted to say something, but at that moment the steward rushed in and said: "Your Majesty the Queen, the motorcade has returned!"

Upon hearing this, Helena instantly delighted and said: "I'll go see!"

Saying so, she immediately ran out to greet Ye Chen's arrival.

Although it was summer, the night in Oslo still carried a chill, but Helena wore an off-shoulder Western court gown, beautiful as a perfect and noble tulip.

Seeing Ye Chen step down from the car, Helena's recently cultivated queenly demeanor vanished completely, replaced by that of a blossoming maiden, her excitement and flutter upon seeing her beloved.

She lifted her skirt and sprinted toward Ye Chen; the palace steward instinctively wanted to follow, but realized he could not keep up.

The former queen's legs were not so agile; she walked slowly outward, watching Helena's fleeing figure, helplessly shaking her head and sighing softly.

Helena ran to Ye Chen's front, her deep eyes full of joy, and exclaimed excitedly: "Mr. Ye, long time no see!"

Ye Chen smiled slightly and said politely: "Long time no see."

The former queen then approached, bowed respectfully to Ye Chen, and said: "Mr. Ye, greetings!"

Ye Chen looked at the former queen, nodded slightly, and asked: "Lady Iliad, how have you been lately?"

The former queen, seeing Ye Chen's concern, felt somewhat flattered and said: "Thanks to the Rejuvenation Pill you gave me earlier, my current health is very good!"

Ye Chen said: "That's good."

Beside them, Helena quickly said: "Mr. Ye, the helicopter is ready; you said on the phone you wanted to fly directly to Bergen, so shall we depart now?"

"Good!" Ye Chen nodded without hesitation, then said to Helena: "Later, the Wanlong Hall's Wan Pojun will bring a batch of Wanlong Hall soldiers to Oslo; please trouble yourself to prepare an additional heavy-lift helicopter for me, and if needed, send them to Bergen as well."

"No problem!" Helena agreed without hesitation, saying: "Mr. Ye, time is urgent; why don't we depart first, and let the steward handle this matter?"

Ye Chen nodded, looked toward the former queen, and said earnestly: "Lady Iliad, I will come to see you again after I finish my current affairs."

The former queen quickly replied: "Very well, Mr. Ye; I await your arrival in Oslo!"

Soon, Ye Chen brought Hong Wu, Li Kaili, and Helena aboard a large helicopter; the pilot skillfully operated the takeoff, and then they sped straight toward Bergen.

On the helicopter, Ye Chen gazed at the Oslo nightscape outside the window and asked Helena beside him: "By the way, Helena, you said you have a charity event in Bergen tomorrow; what time exactly, and do you need me to come show my support?"

Helena embarrassedly said: "This…… this…… don't hide it from you, Mr. Ye, but actually…… I don't really have any charity event in Bergen; I only said that mainly to accompany you to Bergen, and since I am now the Queen of Northern Europe, if you happen to need any help here, I can assist you promptly……"

Ye Chen was slightly stunned, and seeing this, Helen hurriedly explained: "I didn't mean to deceive you. I originally wanted to genuinely organize a charity event, but... but I was worried you might need my help tomorrow, and if I truly went to do the charity event, I might not be able to respond to your needs at any moment, so... so please don't be angry..."

Ye Chen came back to his senses and smiled: "I'm not angry, just didn't expect it. Thank you, Helen."