Chapter 29: The Empress Dowager and Her Surrogate Young Lover

The Flower Chamber.

The entire side hall had been emptied, with rose blossoms recently nurtured by Ling Yue’s spiritual energy scattered everywhere.

Upon entering, the air was thick with the unique fragrance of roses. Sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting golden light over the petals and branches.

The interplay of light and shadow was exquisite.

Ling Yue inhaled deeply, savoring the moment.

She raised her hand, and a dark green halo flowed from her fingertips, gradually enveloping the entire side hall.

Confirmed.

With an order from Fanyang, he had successfully mobilized fifty thousand troops, placing the three generals he brought in command of the army.

Before he could even react, a host of benefits appeared at the spatial portal: immortal-grade spatial rings, rare pills, and cultivation manuals.

She glanced at Liu Lin with a pursed expression. “Liu Lin, take good care of him. I’m leaving first,” she whispered.

If it had been the former Ren Fei, upon hearing this news, she would have led the team straight in. But after the crushing defeat while suppressing a level-four infection source, she clearly realized her own limitations. When it came to matters like this, her abilities were no longer sufficient. She made a cautious choice instead of acting on impulse.

To improve her role in the team and cultivate synergy across different positions, a 5v5 simulation match was necessary.

Deceived. Bran had no real control over the Pool of Foresight. He merely masked the water’s surface, overlaying it with magical energy to mimic its changes, creating one illusion after another.

At this moment, Zhu Cijiang was reviewing the latest intelligence gathered by the Jinyiwei spies and the cavalry units from various corps. When Qin Gongming entered, Zhu only glanced up briefly, motioning for him to sit aside before returning to his reports.

“All right,” Aqiwa Rand nodded and stepped forward. More than two hundred council members awaited him there, eager for him to announce that decision.

After Lin Yilong sent Katie home, the journey did not end there. While Lin Yilong and Katie were hunting in Namibia, Nadia and Vera underwent follow-up medical checks at the hospital. Everything had returned to normal, and all aspects of life, including conjugal relations, could resume.

This was said beside Lin Yilong, and it seemed the lady boss had also seen the special bond between Lin Yilong and Amy, wanting to support them, leaning a bit in Lin Yilong’s favor—leaving aside his dates with Katie and the Yeang sisters.

When Lin Feng arrived at the company, he checked the time. Fortunately, he was not late; the office was still open. So, he went upstairs with Li Shuzhen.

Now that Dong Jie was gone and he couldn’t frequently meet her, regarding the affairs of the Song and Qian factions, Lin Feng could only wait. After all, to be a fisherman, patience was essential.

She didn’t even hesitate upon landing—she immediately sprinted up the hillside.

On the way back to the Huilong Group base, Bai Jinqi clutched his equipment list, his expression shifting repeatedly before he finally couldn’t hold back and voiced his doubts.

The mansion appeared long abandoned. The dilapidated main gate was half ajar, revealing a grand residence. Beyond the entrance lay a perfectly square courtyard; past the courtyard, circling around the screen wall, was the main hall.

Last night Huang Bai had received a commission from Bai Fuling to cater meals for two visiting merchants. That night, he and his team prepared dishes and provisions, delivering them early to the government office and commercial bureau for sale at prices similar to usual.

Though still physically weak, Chen Baiyi lay back on his bed under Li Mingyang’s persuasion. Yet his eyes shone with determination. Li Mingyang’s conduct and his doting gaze at Tong Tong made Chen Baiyi regard him as a benefactor.

“Release Commander Wang! I’ll let you leave, but if not, none of you will get away.”