Free Web NovelChapter 63: Empress Dowager Too Beautiful
Night fell, the sky darkened, and the overcast clouds gradually obscured the bright moon.
Long Chen, dressed in black night clothes, sprinted through Luoyang City at extreme speed, as agile as a swallow, resembling a peerless thief.
Long Chen felt somewhat nervous now.
What if he was discovered? How would he explain this?
Fortunately, Empress Dowager He meticulously specified the exact location of Yong’an Palace, as well as the shortcuts, evading the scrutiny of many inspecting soldiers.
The quietness of the second night watch had arrived.
And Long Chen finally arrived at Yong’an Palace with agile steps.
Under the cautious guidance of Eunuch Guizi, Long Chen safely passed the inspection of the palace maids and eunuchs.
Moreover, being at Yong’an Palace, the sleeping quarters of Empress Dowager He herself, the patrollers were all insiders.
Although Dong Zhuo’s soldiers from the Xiliang were guarding various strategic points in the palace, they didn’t dare overstep their boundaries.
After all, this was the sleeping quarters of the current emperor’s birth mother, Empress Dowager He
Moreover, the Cavalry of Bingzhou were watching intently; Dong Zhuo didn’t dare act too audaciously.
Once inside the inner chambers of the palace, Eunuch Guizi disappeared like a ghost!
This astonished Long Chen, but upon reflection, it seemed normal; after all, Guizi was a trusted eunuch by Empress Dowager He’s side. Without some ability, how could he reach this status?
Long Chen didn’t have to wait long.
Soon, he felt a breeze behind him, accompanied by a fragrant smell.
It was a familiar scent; wasn’t it the handkerchief that Empress Dowager He gave him?
So, it was the fragrance from Empress Dowager He herself!
"Lord Long, you’re here!"
A frosty voice echoed in Long Chen’s ears.
Turning around, Long Chen saw a woman seven feet and one inch tall (about 176 cm in modern terms).
She wore a purple silk skirt with a golden phoenix pattern inside.
Every step she took seemed extraordinarily graceful, making people eager to embrace her.
Her face was stunningly beautiful, an elegant mature beauty!
"Check Empress Dowager He’s attributes!"
"Ding! Due to unknown talent influence, only partial attributes found..."
[Name]: Lady He
[Position]: Empress Dowager
...
[Charm]: 96 (Reached its peak)
...
Oh my!
What a terrifying charm value!
And it’s reached the peak, 96, more beautiful than the current Diao Chan!
Because Diao Chan hasn’t reached her peak yet; her charm value is still at 91.
In terms of appearance, they each have their unique features.
However, in terms of temperament, Empress Dowager He appears more mature and charming!
"Lord Long? Why are you staring at this palace (at me)?"
Empress Dowager He’s tone carried anger, as if an iceberg was slowly descending.
"I’ve seen the Empress Dowager!"
Long Chen bowed slightly but did not kneel.
Jokingly, Long Chen couldn’t kneel before a woman!
Seeing this, Empress Dowager He felt discontented.
Although this man had a handsome appearance, as elegant as jade, with lips like vermillion, she had never seen such a handsome man in the palace.
But he showed no manners, first staring at her intensely and then being so impolite.
Humph!!!
"Ding! Empress Dowager He’s fondness for you has dropped to 50."
Gosh, I didn’t do anything, just glanced... Is she this petty!?
Long Chen complained inwardly.
He said aloud, "I wonder why the Empress Dowager called me to your chambers in the middle of the night?"
Long Chen was direct right from the start, asking her directly about her intentions!
At the wrong time and place, she summoned a young and passionate military leader like himself to her chambers.
Could it be that Empress Dowager He also wanted to follow in the footsteps of Wu Zetian in keeping male consorts!
While Long Chen was lost in his wild thoughts, Empress Dowager He first let Guizi and a few trusted palace maids withdraw, then gently opened her mouth and said:
"I know you are Minister Wang’s son-in-law, with a loyal and patriotic heart, and now is the best time for you to serve the emperor!"
"But Dong Zhuo, that traitor, intends to depose the current emperor. What should be done about this?"
Long Chen gradually caught the drift. It turns out that Empress Dowager He was quite a personality, capable of overhearing conversations in Wuming Garden.
Seeing her should not be underestimated due to her appearance.
Thinking this, he glanced at Empress Dowager He’s mature and ample chest, resembling a ripe peach, full and round.
Damn it!
So today’s stringent arrangements for my visit were to seek my help in getting them out of trouble.
So, Long Chen replied, "I don’t know about this, Your Highness!"
"Dong Zhuo is the governor of Xiliang, with hundreds of civil and military officials under him!"
"His Xiliang Iron Cavalry roams the land, invincible in Xiliang’s territory, with an army of nearly 200,000!"
"I only have 5,000 elite soldiers; how can I block them?"
Long Chen straightforwardly spoke of Dong Zhuo’s legion’s strength and the weakness of his own legion, indicating his inability to assist!
Although Empress Dowager He was very beautiful, but... Long Chen wouldn’t risk his life just for that reason!
Empress Dowager He gritted her teeth, her seductive cherry lips trembling slightly, and in a softened tone, she said:
"Lord Long! Then... then what should we do..."
Her eyes were filled with disappointment and a hint of despair...
Although Empress Dowager He was the Empress Dowager, the mother of the emperor, she was ultimately just a weak woman with no power at her disposal.
Removed from her outward strength, she was only left with endless vulnerability.
Faced with Dong Zhuo’s absolute power, she truly didn’t know what to do.
Seeing her look desolate, Long Chen’s heart couldn’t help but twitch.
Just at this moment,
A metallic sound echoed in his mind.
"Ding! Detected a hidden mission!"
[Mission Difficulty]: SS-Rank
[Mission Content]: Dong Zhuo dominates the capital, attempting to establish authority. The young Han Emperor and Queen Dowager are facing mortal danger! If there is a hero to save their lives at this moment...
[Mission Reward]: Gain 90 fondness from the young Han Emperor and Queen Dowager, obtain the Royal Treasury *1
...
"Wow! This is actually a hidden task!? And what’s the ’Royal Treasury’? It sounds like there are a lot of treasures in there! Under the strong drive of interest, Long Chen couldn’t help but reconsider!
Immediately, Long Chen showcased his superb acting skills, enough to win an Oscar trophy!
Long Chen respectfully said, "Your Highness! I will surely ensure your safety!"
"Even though I have limited forces, compared to that villain Dong Zhuo, it’s like an ant challenging a chariot."
"However, since I’ve enjoyed the benefits of the Han Dynasty, I must also share the worries of the emperor!"
"Your Majesty, give me a few days to ponder and come up with a good plan, then I will inform you!"
Initially, when Empress Dowager heard Long Chen’s words, she had already felt despair, feeling unfortunate for her fate and that of her child.
But unexpectedly, Long Chen made a complete 360-degree turn. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
He sincerely expressed his intent to help them escape from this predicament!
One can imagine how grateful Empress Dowager must have been at that moment.
At this moment, disregarding conventional etiquette, she personally used her jade-like hands to support Long Chen’s arms.
"Lord Long! Are you... are your words genuine!?"
Empress Dowager’s voice trembled, and her bewitching eyes held a few crystal-clear tears.
"I, once spoken, will not go back on my word!!!"
Long Chen’s starry eyes locked onto Empress Dowager’s charming gaze, and sparks seemed to fly between their four eyes!
