Yun Suifeng Qu

Chapter 116 Being Fought Over by Two Women Feels So Good

Inside the Yun Tian Pavilion private room, the four people present stared at each other.

Princess Yun Ting, disguised as a man, had come here and, upon arrival, immediately sought to recruit Chu Chen, taking a seat without politeness.

This act of intercepting and poaching someone midway made Shao Li Li quite displeased.

Tapping the table lightly, she said, "Third Highness, everything has its order of precedence. Chu Chen and I were having a pleasant conversation, and for you to intervene is truly impolite. How can you do this?"

"Chu Chen is currently a free man with no employer. I saw his talent and wished to recruit him. Is that not permissible?"

Princess Yun Ting's gaze shifted from Chu Chen's face to Shao Li Li, and she smiled, "Besides, the conditions you offer for recruiting Chu Chen are nothing more than worldly riches. It will be difficult for him to advance further and shed his commoner status. Whereas I, as an adult princess, have already established my own residence and can naturally grant official positions. If Chu Chen wishes to choose his future path, is my offer not a hundred times better than yours?"

"You!" Shao Li Li was furious.

"What 'you'? Watch your status relative to mine. I am not like my fifth sister, who is as easy to talk to as you are," Princess Yun Ting's expression turned cold, and she rebuked, then ignored Shao Li Li, helping herself to wine and food as she pleased.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing."

The bickering between women, especially over him, made Chu Chen secretly pleased yet also somewhat troubled.

A moment of silence fell upon the room. Princess Yun Ting said with a smile, "Young Master Chu, I am sincerely inviting you and am willing to appoint you as the Chief Clerk of the Princess's Mansion. Though without a sealed fief, it carries the rank of a fifth-grade official, and with a sealed fief, it could be as high as a third-grade."

"Hiss!"

Shao Li Li and Chen Sheng Nan gasped, looking at Princess Yun Ting.

"Princess Yun Ting is actually offering such a high position and generous salary. How can I possibly compete?" Shao Li Li felt bitter.

Chu Chen was also surprised by Princess Yun Ting's generosity. The position of Chief Clerk of the Princess's Mansion was akin to being second-in-command within the household, overseeing thousands. Without a sealed fief, it was a fifth-grade position in court, but its power far surpassed that of a fifth-grade official in the imperial court. Within the Princess's Mansion, all financial, military, and personnel matters were managed by the Chief Clerk, comparable to the Prime Minister in the imperial court.

"Third Highness, you truly think too highly of me. How could I be worthy of such a high office and generous salary?" Chu Chen asked, puzzled.

"Master Chu, there is no need for such modesty. Who in the Yun Yue Kingdom does not know of your great talent?"

"The fact that the common people requested an audience with you a few days ago to inquire about your safety is proof of this. Please, Master Chu, do not be so humble and refuse."

"If you feel that the official position within the Princess's Mansion is insufficient to display your talents, I will request my mother, the Empress, to grant you a sealed fief. At that time, I will appoint you as the Prefect of the county, allowing you full rein within the territory. What do you say, Master Chu?"

Before Chu Chen could decide whether to accept, Princess Yun Ting threw out an even greater temptation.

At this point, Shao Li Li and Chen Sheng Nan were so stunned they couldn't speak. Even Chu Chen, despite his usual composure, was greatly astonished. A princess with a sealed fief, a county within the empire, was like a state within a state, with its own military and political governance, and even its own laws, only needing to pay thirty percent of the annual tribute and pledge allegiance. Such a Prefect of a "state within a state" was truly a position equivalent to the Prime Minister of the empire, perhaps even more powerful.

"This..." Chu Chen was wavering. The benefits Princess Yun Ting was offering were too great. He really wanted to follow her, but in the Life Simulator, the Empress intended to pass the throne to Princess Xin Yue, not Princess Yun Ting. If he accepted now, wouldn't he be sacrificing the future for the present?

"May I have some time to consider?" Chu Chen, feeling unable to make a decision, asked with clasped hands.

"Naturally." Princess Yun Ting, confident of victory, replied with a smile.

Chu Chen nodded, feigning contemplation, but in reality, he had activated the Life Simulator. He wanted to see what would happen if he accepted.

[Simulation loading complete, Protagonist: Chu Chen!]

[You have just been released from prison and are invited by Princess Xin Yue's best friend to join a merchant guild.]

[While drinking and dining, Princess Yun Ting arrives upon hearing the news, attempting to persuade you to join her faction with offers of high office and generous salary.]

[You accept the Third Princess's invitation and join her faction.]

[You rise from obscurity and become the Chief Clerk of the Third Princess's Mansion.]

[Princess Xin Yue is furious upon hearing this and repeatedly targets you for days, but you resolve each challenge.]

[The Empress is enraged, but you are prepared and appease her anger with new offerings.]

[To avoid making things difficult for you, Princess Yun Ting proposes a sealed fief to the Empress, which she agrees to.]

[In the year 3241 of the Qing Zhou Continent, Princess Li Yun Ting is granted the fief of Yun Ting County, and you are appointed Prefect of the County.]

[On the day of departure, Princess Xin Yue causes a scene, and you break ties with her.]

[In the year 3242 of the Qing Zhou Continent, you implement the cultivation of corn and potatoes in Yun Ting County. In the same year, the grain yield from both shocks the Yun Yue Kingdom.]

[In '43, you implement sweeping reforms, surveying land, investigating corruption, reorganizing the army, and promoting large-scale cultivation of corn and potatoes.]

[In '44, a rebellion occurs within the county, which you quell.]

[In '45, Princess Yun Ting develops romantic feelings for you and frequently attempts to seduce you.]

[In '46, Princess Xin Yue is granted the fief of Xin Yue County. The Fourth and Second Princesses are also granted fiefs.]

[In '47, the Qin and Chen states form an alliance and jointly attack the Yun Yue Kingdom.]

[In '48, the eastern border is breached, and the Chen state invades Princess Xin Yue's territory. Princess Xin Yue is defeated and killed. You are heartbroken and vow to avenge her.]

[In '49, you decisively defeat the Qin army, defending the northwestern territories, but sustain severe injuries. Princess Yun Ting seizes the opportunity to drug you, and you are forced to share a bed with her.]

[In '50, the Chen state attacks the Twin Moon City. You lead troops to reinforce the capital, and in the same year, Princess Yun Ting gives birth to your child.]

[In '51, the Chen state is heavily defeated, but the Qin state launches a surprise attack on Yun Ting County. Princess Yun Ting and your child are killed.]

[In '52, you break through to the Qi Condensation realm. Eager for revenge, you fall into a Qin ambush and are defeated and killed.]

[You have died at the age of 32.]

[Congratulations to the Host for achieving the achievement, "Perfect Harmony." Enjoy a 100% cultivation speed bonus from your legal wife. Reward: 10,000 points.]

[Congratulations to the Host for successfully completing the Life Simulation. You may choose one of the following three rewards:]

[Purple-grade: Mutual Respect and Affection: Greatly improves the relationship between husband and wife, making arguments less likely.]

[Green-grade: Indestructible Golden Spear: Increases the duration of sexual intercourse by the time it takes to burn one incense stick.]

[Cyan-grade: Innate Talent: Grants the Host greater talent, allowing for the absorption of spiritual energy at the speed of the Qi Condensation realm, accelerating cultivation.]

"Although 'Mutual Respect and Affection' is purple-grade, it is of no use to me now. System, I choose 'Innate Talent'!" Chu Chen glanced at the rewards and made the correct choice.