Rebellious Lord of All Realms: Su Chen's Dark Harem

Su Chen lowered his head slightly and deepened the kiss. Their lips and teeth met in a gentle and lingering way, melting all his love and treasure into this kiss. The palace lanterns in the courtyard swayed gently, the black bamboo rustled, the tea fragrance curled, and all that was beautiful converged in this moment.

After an unknown amount of time, the two finally separated. Zhu Zhuqing’s cheeks were bright red like ripe cherries, and she buried herself back into Su Chen’s chest, not daring to look up. Su Chen chuckled, reached out to pinch her cheek, and said dotingly: ”How are you still like a little girl, so easily embarrassed?”

Zhu Zhuqing gave a soft huff and lightly punched his chest, but without any force. Instead, she held him even tighter: ”It’s all because of you.”

Su Chen laughed out loud, the vibration of his chest reaching her heart, warm and reassuring. He held her, sitting on the rattan chair, looking at the palace lanterns in the courtyard and the night outside the window. He said softly: ”After the coronation, I will accompany you to the Star Luo Empire to see the places you used to stay. We’ll turn all those bad memories into beautiful ones. We’ll go see the stars of Star Luo and the black bamboo forests where you used to hide, so that only our memories remain there.”

”I will also take you to see all the beautiful scenery of the Douluo Continent—to the Far North Glaciers to see the snow, to the seaside to see the sunset, and to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to see the twilight glow. As long as it’s something you want to do, I will accompany you.”

Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, her voice soft and sweet: ”Alright, I’ll listen to you. No matter where we go, as long as you are there, anywhere is a good place.”

What she sought was never the world’s beautiful scenery or supreme glory, but only his companionship and this stable happiness. Having struggled in the darkness before, she thought happiness was an unreachable luxury. But now, leaning in his arms, she realized that happiness was actually this simple—just one person to accompany you, and a lifetime to spend together.

The night grew deeper and the breeze cooler. Su Chen took off his outer robe and draped it over Zhu Zhuqing. The robe carried his scent, crisp and warm, wrapping her within it. Leaning in his arms and listening to his heartbeat while feeling his warmth, Zhu Zhuqing gradually felt sleepy. Her eyelids began to droop, and her voice carried a hint of lazy weariness: ”Brother Su Chen, I’m a little sleepy.”

”If you’re sleepy, then sleep,” Su Chen said softly, reaching out to gently pat her back like he was soothing a lazy kitten. ”I’m holding you, don’t be afraid.”

Zhu Zhuqing gave an ’en’ in response, found a comfortable position in his arms, closed her eyes, and with a faint smile on her lips, soon fell into a deep sleep. She slept very peacefully, without nightmares or frights, only a full sense of security. Because she knew that no matter when, he would be by her side, blocking all the wind and rain for her.

Su Chen held her and sat on the rattan chair, motionless for fear of disturbing her beautiful dream. He lowered his head, gazing at her sleeping face, the tenderness in his eyes almost overflowing. This was his Shadow Knight, the girl he held in his heart. He would use his whole life to spoil her and protect her, so she would always be this stable and always be this happy.