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

Chapter 200 The harem is filled with tenderness day and night, and Chang’an enjoys carefree happiness year after year.In the late spring of the Nishen Imperial Palace, gentle scenery was everywhere. Roses along the palace paths climbed the walls, blooming with wild passion; peonies in the Imperial Garden blossomed with elegance, and Blue Silver Grass meandered along the palace steps, dotted with light blue flowers that infused the entire palace with vibrant life. Since returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, Su Chen had stayed peacefully in the palace with his fifteen beauties. There were no complicated government affairs to disturb them, nor external conflicts to bind them—only the warmth of companionship day and night, and the stability of carefree years. The time before his enthronement was brewed to become increasingly mellow and sweet.

The morning bedchamber was always awakened by soft, sweet acting. As dawn broke, Xiao Wu curled up by Su Chen’s side, her soft rabbit ears gently rubbing against his cheek. Her fingertips hooked onto his sleeve, and her voice was gooey and sweet: ”Brother Su Chen, sleep a bit longer, there’s no need to get up so early.” As she spoke, she burrowed into his arms, burying her small face in his chest like a little beast craving warmth. Su Chen laughed helplessly, raising his hand to rub her rabbit ears, his fingertips stroking the delicate fur as he said dotingly, ”Alright, I’ll sleep a bit longer with my Xiao Wu.”

Zhu Zhuqing, by his side, had long since awakened but remained silent. She just leaned quietly against the headboard, her ink-black hair scattered across the pillow. Her cold eyes, framed by the morning light, had lost all their sharpness, leaving only soft tenderness. Watching Su Chen and Xiao Wu, a faint smile unconsciously tugged at the corner of her lips, and her fingertips lightly traced the dark patterns on the edge of the bed—once alone, she never knew that the warmth of morning could be like this. Su Chen noticed her gaze and reached out to grasp her hand, the warmth of his palm transferring through his fingertips. Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head slightly, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, but she did not pull her hand away, letting him hold it, feeling peaceful and warm.

When the sun was high, everyone finally rose to find steaming breakfast already laid out outside the bedchamber. Kushina, dressed in a fiery red dress with a plain apron, was busy arranging the dishes. A bright, cheerful smile hung on her face, and her voice was clear: ”Everyone, come try the crystal bunss and Lotus Seed Porridge I made fresh this morning! There’s also Su Chen’s favorite Osmanthus Cake, fresh out of the pot and still hot!” Her skills were excellent; every dish was perfect in color, aroma, and taste. The crystal bunss were soft and juicy, the Lotus Seed Porridge was sweet and mild, and the Osmanthus Cake was sweet but not greasy, full of the taste of home. Su Chen walked up and gently put his arm around her waist, whispering, ”Thank you for your hard work, Kushina.” Kushina smiled and waved it off: ”It’s no hard work; seeing everyone eat happily makes me happy.”

The breakfast was filled with laughter and joy. Zi Yan sat beside Su Chen, her cheeks puffed out as she gnawed on Osmanthus Cake while her mouth was still stuffed with a crystal buns, mumbling indistinctly, ”Delicious, delicious! The food Sister Kushina makes is the best in the world!” As she spoke, she tugged on Su Chen’s sleeve and acted spoiled: ”Brother Su Chen, I want more Osmanthus Cake, give me another piece!” Su Chen, helpless, picked up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and held it to her mouth. Seeing her eat with a face full of satisfaction, the doting in his eyes almost overflowed. Hanabi sat to one side, eating properly, but she would occasionally look up at Su Chen with bright eyes like a well-behaved fawn, whispering, ”Brother Su Chen, I want to learn how to cook in the future too, so I can make food for you.”