k, and retiring as a third rank official is considered a rare achievement.This is still a situation where there are official ranks and titles, and the promotion path is much better than that of ordina...Chapter 693 How Long Can He Protect You

Li Chen knew that Zhao Qinglan and Zhao Xuanji must have a secret channel to communicate, and this channel would definitely be hidden very deeply. It wouldn't be worth the effort to dig it up, and they would also have other ways to contact each other.

So Li Chen didn't find it strange that Zhao Qinglan knew about the former dynasty's affairs, and Zhao Xuanji was well-informed about the changes in the inner palace.

Today, Zhao Qinglan left Fengxi Palace and went straight to Taihe Hall. She made a big show of it all the way, but Li Chen didn't receive any news at all. This made Li Chen realize that he still underestimated this father and daughter, and overestimated the loyalty of these people in the palace towards him.

Faced with this, Li Chen could only resort to the simplest and most crude method.

Replace the guards.

Since we don't know who is human and who is ghost, let's just replace them all with our most reliable people.

In terms of both timeliness and cost, this is the most cost-effective option.

That's why Li Chen would have Chen Tong prepare such a group of people.

To be honest, it's most appropriate for San Bao to handle this matter. After all, he was originally a eunuch and has spent his entire life in the palace. He knows very well who is reliable and who isn't.

But Li Chen didn't want to let Siba get involved in too many things.

This is where Chen Tong's role comes into play.

However, Zhao Qinglan's reaction would certainly be huge.

As expected, Zhao Qinglan refused outright without hesitation, saying: "Impossible! The current guards are very convenient for me to use, there is no need to change them."

Li Chen said faintly, "You seem not to understand. This is a notice, not a discussion."

Zhao Qinglan flew into a rage and said, "Li Chen, don't be so presumptuous! I am still the rightful Empress of the Great Qin Empire. What do you think you are doing, imprisoning and watching me"

Li Chen stepped back half a step.

The distance between them was already very close, this half-step closer made their bodies almost touch.

The woman's most voluptuous curves pressed against Li Chen's chest, teasingly yet subtly.

This close contact made Zhao Qinglan feel ashamed and angry.

Before Zhao Qinglan could scold, Li Chen said, "Whether you consider it house arrest or surveillance, the people in Fengxi Palace have to be replaced. They need to be replaced whether they are willing to or not. Let me tell you straight, it's not just the guards of Fengxi Palace, all the palace maids and eunuchs will be replaced with new ones."

But rest assured, I will make sure they treat you well. You, as the Empress, deserve all the wealth and luxury that comes with it, not a bit less.

Zhao Qinglan hated Li Chen intensely, gritting her teeth and saying, "Is this your revenge Revenge for me almost issuing an imperial decree to confine you in the East Palace"

"Many things, opportunities only come once. Once missed, regret is useless."

Li Chen said indifferently, "What's more, if I disagree, would Zhao Xuanji really dare to directly use force to persuade me"

Zhao Qinglan's face changed.

"Right, he really did have such plans, didn't he"

Li Chen let out a cold snort, leaning closer to Zhao Qinglan. His nose brushed against Zhao Qinglan's delicate nose, and as he spoke, the scent of the woman's elegant fragrance surrounded him. Yet, Li Chen's heart remained utterly calm.

"Since you're the Empress, then behave like one. But if you do things an Empress shouldn't, how long do you think Zhao Xuanji will protect you"

Looking at Li Chen, who looked like a demon before him, Zhao Qinglan suddenly felt an unspeakable fear in her heart.

"What on earth do you want"

Li Chen grasped her wrist with one hand, and the other suddenly encircled her tender waist, pressing her against his chest tightly. Then, his palm moved along Zhao Qinglan's infinitely beautiful waistline, up to her back, pressing her down onto his embrace, allowing their bodies to fit together without any hindrance.

Whispering in Zhao Qinglan's ear, Li Chen said softly, "If Zhao Xuanji wants to bring chaos to the world, then let it be chaotic. If not, he can't kill me, and I...can't kill him either."ne. You, a mere fifth-rank weaver, live more luxuriously than I, the Prince."He Kun's face tightened.He could sense the latent danger lurking beneath the Prince's calm demeanor.If you can't even answe...