Chapter 2495 - 2185: The Disciple Already Has Lu Chen’s Child

Seeing Chu Yuqin staring at her, Chu Qingli’s heart pounded wildly, an unsettling feeling overtaking her as her fingers involuntarily clenched the sleeves of her clothes, making the stone bench beneath her feel as though it were covered with spikes.

Chu Yuqin wasn’t foolish. With Chu Qingli having accused Lu Chen of being lecherous, how could she not guess why Chu Qingli felt guilty when facing her.

Chu Yuqin sighed slightly and directly asked, "Qingli, did you lose yourself to him?"

Seeing Chu Yuqin indeed ask this question, Chu Qingli knew she couldn’t hide it even if she wanted to, ultimately having no choice but to honestly answer, "Yes, Honored Master."

Saying this, Chu Qingli lowered her head, unable to meet Chu Yuqin’s eyes.

Upon hearing Chu Qingli’s response, Chu Yuqin thought, it was indeed as she suspected.

Chu Yuqin then asked, "Did he force you?"

Confronting this question, Chu Qingli didn’t know how to answer; Lu Chen did say some threatening words, yet the decision was ultimately hers.

If she had not pledged allegiance to the Prince’s Mansion, she wouldn’t have lost herself to Lu Chen.

Seeing Chu Qingli’s silence, Chu Yuqin realized that this matter seemed more complex than mere coercion. She suspected that Chu Qingli had feelings for Lu Chen, otherwise she would directly admit it was Lu Chen who coerced her.

Chu Qingli’s silence continued without answer, and Chu Yuqin refrained from further probing.

The two women remained silent, the courtyard descending into quiet, the atmosphere growing heavy.

Chu Yuqin recalled the words Lu Chen spoke earlier; she suspected Lu Chen might have used similar tactics with Chu Qingli.

On the other hand, she indeed felt Lu Chen was familiar, unable to wield the knife against him.

The moment she saw Lu Chen, she lost the desire to harm him.

Now, she couldn’t confirm whether Lu Chen used some means or if she indeed had a connection with Lu Chen in a past life.

To determine if Lu Chen spoke truth, Chu Yuqin planned to observe Lu Chen for some time.

Then, Chu Yuqin looked at Chu Qingli and asked, "If you’ve been wronged, you can tell me, and I will seek justice for you."

Hearing this, Chu Qingli promptly rose from the stone seat and knelt on the ground, saying to Chu Yuqin, "The disciple has not been wronged."

Initially, Chu Qingli grudged being Lu Chen’s woman, but as Lu Chen’s Realm continually advanced and after she bore a son for him, she gradually felt a sense of belonging to the Prince’s Mansion.

Moreover, she discovered that while Lu Chen was lecherous, he was outstanding in other aspects.

This one flaw couldn’t overshadow Lu Chen’s brilliance.

Especially Lu Chen’s talent.

In a world where the weak and strong vie for survival, admiration for power is inherent to all women.

Chu Qingli was no exception.

To marry a man so gifted, with such prospects, is a dream pursued by many women throughout life.

Thus, despite initially disdaining Lu Chen as a Border Desolate Native, upon witnessing his terrifying talent, her views changed.

Seeing Chu Qingli kneeling, insisting she hadn’t been wronged, Chu Yuqin sighed and said, "Qingli, it seems you’ve indeed fallen for him; as a disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, you should be aware of the significance of Ancient Inheritance to our sacred place."

Hearing Chu Yuqin’s words, Chu Qingli knelt with her head down, speechless.

In her heart, she wanted to persuade Chu Yuqin to spare Lu Chen, because Lu Chen’s talent was valuable to the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land—if only Lu Chen would surrender the Ancient Inheritance.

But observing Lu Chen’s current demeanor, even if he possessed the Ancient Inheritance, he wouldn’t hand it over, and should Lu Chen choose not to yield the inheritance, the sacred place wouldn’t easily forgive him.

As a disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, caught in between, Chu Qingli felt terribly conflicted.

Yet after some time, Chu Qingli clenched her Jade Fist and finally confessed, "Honored Master, the disciple has borne Lu Chen’s child."

This matter was bound to surface; Chu Qingli decided not to hide it any longer.

She made up her mind, firmly standing by Lu Chen. At this point, with a child, what more was there to say?

Besides, she’d developed feelings for Lu Chen.

If she harbored no affection, forfeiting Lu Chen and their child wouldn’t be unthinkable.

But now, emotionally entwined as she was, she couldn’t let go.

Since she couldn’t let go, might as well continue down this path.

Hearing Chu Qingli’s words, Chu Yuqin paused slightly, surprised to realize that Chu Qingli had not only been with Lu Chen, but bore him a child.

This Border Desolate Native, Lu Chen, truly had audacity—sleeping with a disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land and now having a child with one.

Then again, if Lu Chen were truly a reincarnated being, a Great Power in a previous life, the Border Desolate Native identity wouldn’t restrain him one bit.

He could naturally act according to his whims, fearless of Central State’s mighty factions.

Yet recalling Lu Chen’s previous claim of her being his couple, only for him to now have a family and child, Chu Yuqin felt deeply irritated.

Perhaps sensing Chu Yuqin’s vexation, Chu Qingli immediately continued, "Honored Master, all were the disciple’s own choices, irrelevant to Lu Chen."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuqin maintained a face of indifference and said, "You are truly loyal to him, defending him even now."

Chu Qingli then stated, "The disciple willingly accepts Honored Master’s punishment."

Chu Yuqin took a deep breath and then said, "Rise, the deed is done, rendering complaints useless."

"Since you chose willingly, I won’t reprimand you, nor trouble him for now."

"However, I will remain in this Small World for a time, personally assessing his character."

"Should I discover he harbors ill intentions, regardless of possessing the Ancient Inheritance, I will certainly eliminate him personally."

Shocked by Chu Yuqin’s words, Chu Qingli slightly opened her mouth, eyes widening, pupils contracting, incredulous at what she’d heard.

Could it be that Chu Yuqin genuinely acknowledged Lu Chen’s talent?

Was she planning to have Lu Chen join the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land?

If such was the case, then Lu Chen only needed to bide his time, perhaps passing Chu Yuqin’s evaluation.

Yet the thought of Lu Chen’s nature troubled Chu Qingli; ever since entering this Small World, he seemed to perpetually indulge with women, accomplishing nothing.

Should her Honored Master discover Lu Chen’s behavior, in anger he might be done away with.

That’s unacceptable; she must remind Lu Chen to remain prudent for a while—even if relishing female companionship, he must wait until joining the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land.

On that thought, Chu Qingli promptly did ceremonial obeisance and said, "Thank you, Honored Master."

Chu Yuqin then asked, "Qingli, since you and Lu Chen have a child, why not let me see your child and personally evaluate their talent?"