[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1351":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Starting by Shocking the Empress",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1938815,2671,"Chapter 1351","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1351",1351,"\u003Cp>Therefore, Ximen Wudi decided to accompany Lu Si back to the Luojia Crown Group headquarters and keep watch in Lu Si’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was another purpose for doing this… Ximen Wudi had selfish motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was… he still wanted to take this opportunity to see that girl named Aikesilinda again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A man like you is really annoying,” Lu Si said groggily in the car, then turned over, facing away from Ximen Wudi, and fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luojia Crown Group President’s Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aikesilinda, wearing a white dress, sat on the sofa, watching the news report on TV, her brows furrowed, her expression gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, Miss Lu Si has arrived at the Bazhaer Ethnic Autonomous Region and is heading towards us,” the secretary said upon entering to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already received the news.” Aikesilinda checked her watch and frowned: “According to the plan, we are supposed to depart at five o’clock tomorrow morning, but it’s only four o’clock now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t stand up from the chair but instead leaned back into the comfortable, soft sofa, rubbed her forehead, and said: “Do we still have to continue pretending not to know Lu Si?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We cannot expose our identities,” the secretary said: “Otherwise, it will bring great trouble to the headquarters. After all, Lu Si is just an ordinary employee, but she represents the face of the entire Atlantis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, then I will continue to pretend to be a stranger.” Aikesilinda shook her head and then said: “You help me keep an eye on her; I’m going to rest for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, you’ve been too tired these past few days. Do you need me to make you a cup of coffee to relieve your fatigue?” the secretary said with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, don’t worry about me, you go do your work.” Aikesilinda waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Boss.” Seeing Aikesilinda close her eyes, the secretary turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she agreed verbally, she was actually dissatisfied in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, I don’t believe there’s anyone in this world who can steal the spotlight from my boss!” the secretary said indignantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later, Ximen Wudi’s Audi A6 drove to the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He parked the car on the side of the road and checked his watch; there were twenty minutes left until boarding time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi was just about to get out of the car when he saw the passenger door open, and Lu Si leaned out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Si, you’re awake,” Ximen Wudi asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, you should get in the car too. My legs and feet aren’t agile, so I’m afraid I can’t accompany you on foot,” Lu Si said, pulling Ximen Wudi’s arm and climbing into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the car, Ximen Wudi saw that Lu Si had changed into a simple T-shirt and jeans, which actually fit Lu Si’s usual attire quite well; this could be considered a rare occurrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Lu Si wanted to wear a dress; after all, she liked wearing dresses usually, but considering Ximen Wudi definitely wouldn’t like it, she had to hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t need you to see me off, you go back, don’t delay your time. The place we agreed on is the restaurant on the third floor of the hotel; I’ll go there first,” Lu Si said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl seemed very understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, we’ll meet at the restaurant on the third floor of the hotel,” Ximen Wudi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alrighty.” Lu Si waved at Ximen Wudi and then pushed the door open and got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched Lu Si’s pretty figure gradually move away outside the car window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, because Lu Si was dressed quite simply, Ximen Wudi didn’t see her towering chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had seen it, he probably wouldn’t have been able to control himself again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do I feel like this girl Lu Si is a bit abnormal? She wasn’t like this before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi scratched his head and then laughed at himself: “Is this the magic of love?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was really a bit unsettled, but he didn’t have much guilt in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Ximen Wudi’s heart, saving Lu Si was entirely out of responsibility; there was absolutely no other emotion involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ximen Wudi arrived at the hotel, he found Lu Si already sitting at the table drinking water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl was wearing a beige shirt with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows, revealing her fair and slender wrists. Her neck was snow-white, her skin was fairer than snow, and she was very beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Si, are you okay? I can go now,” Ximen Wudi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this moment, Lu Si’s phone suddenly rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi took a look at the screen and found it was the number named “Hathaway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello? My dear Lu Si, have you arrived?” Hathaway asked. Her voice contained deep excitement, as if such a voice could provide her with a strong sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, we are eating right now. How about you? Where are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Si didn’t know that Ximen Wudi and Hathaway were in the hotel’s presidential suite; she still thought the other party was staying in the village near Port Bartomeu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hathaway smiled and said: “What are you all eating? I’m so hungry right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Si said: “We are eating hot pot; the taste is great. Don’t you want to try it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to try it, but I have some things to handle here. I’m afraid I have to postpone going to Ninghai for a while. Please tell Mother Lu for me that I’m too busy recently and might not be able to go home for dinner during the New Year,” Hathaway said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This conversation made Ximen Wudi feel inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Hathaway, I’ve noted it. I will definitely pass it on to Mother Lu for you,” Lu Si said, then looked at Ximen Wudi: “Ximen Wudi, shall we go eat something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi nodded. Seeing Lu Si so proactive, he was happy to cooperate: “That’s fine, anyway, I’m here in Los Angeles for tourism, so I’ll just take it as relaxing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Si’s lips curled up, and she smiled like a flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the girl said: “I’ve booked a spot. Let’s go to the Arc de Triomphe Restaurant. The environment of this restaurant is very good, and I’ve also met a few friends here; I’ll introduce them to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arc de Triomphe Restaurant? Good name, I’ve never been there before,” Ximen Wudi grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, he had even taken out his wallet, ready to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was indeed a bit straightforward, but he also had a humorous quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to pay, it’s free, my treat,” Lu Si said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can that be.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi wanted to refuse, but seeing Lu Si’s expectant gaze, he said: “Then thank you. Once I get my graduation certificate, I’ll treat you to a big meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Graduation certificate?” Lu Si blinked, “Are you still in school?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah.” Ximen Wudi coughed twice: “Look, do I look like a graduate student?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was quite shameless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lu Si couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh: “Although my Chinese language level is very high, it hasn’t reached the standard sentence and Pinyin combination level, so in many places, I don’t really understand what you mean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I might not be able to take you back to the country this time,” Ximen Wudi said: “I haven’t found a suitable translator yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay, I can find a translator here. Once I find a suitable one, I’ll go back to the country with you,” Lu Si said: “I haven’t had enough fun yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl was truly too naive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no idea what she was about to face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My girl, do you know that doing this is very dangerous?” Ximen Wudi said: “I was just joking earlier, please don’t take it to heart!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, this couldn’t be blamed on him; Lu Si’s appearance and figure were simply too perfect. If he let such a girl stay abroad, Ximen Wudi felt like he was letting down his ancestors… no, he felt like he was letting down himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t take it to heart. I know you’re concerned about me,” Lu Si smiled, her pretty face full of radiant expression, seemingly not worried at all about what might happen in the future: “Let’s go, my friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi sighed and shook his head. No matter what, he had finally encountered the first little interlude in his life tonight, which could be considered somewhat fulfilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, let’s go buy clothes first.” Ximen Wudi reached out and hailed a taxi: “By the way, where are we going shopping?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To the department store.” Lu Si looked at the scenery around her, joy surging in her eyes. Clearly, she rarely left China, and now, experiencing the exotic customs, she had a novel experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the taxi drove towards the department store not far from the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arc de Triomphe Restaurant, located in the eastern part of the Manchester city area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a five-star luxury restaurant with elegant decoration and a reasonable layout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each table cost ten yuan, which was expensive because the ingredients here were top-notch, so the price became the norm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Si, arm-in-arm with Ximen Wudi, arrived at this restaurant and then smiled sweetly at the receptionist: “Could you please help introduce my friend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, there is a private room on the second floor that is vacant,” the receptionist said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, thank you.” \u003C\u002Fp>",1586,"2026-06-15T03:02:23.300Z","2026-06-18T03:52:24.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d0da1c199d7548cee04a0eb8cafd8eeece3fde29f35aa62f100cf60ddf53152a","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1352","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-1350",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]