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

Chapter 201 With all preparations for the grand ceremony complete, the beauty gazes intently awaiting the emperor’s arrival.Spirit City in early summer was enveloped in a solemn yet enthusiastic atmosphere. With only one day left until the enthronement ceremony of the Reverse Lord Emperor, the entire city was already decorated with lanterns and streamers. Black-gold banners intertwined with seven-colored radiance and holy golden light, stretching from the city gates to the central plaza. The bluestone steps along the palace roads were polished spotless, and both sides were lined with rare flowers and exotic plants brought from the Star Dou Great Forest. Blue Silver Grass wound its way up the flagpoles, its pale blue flowers contrasting beautifully with roses and peonies, adorning Spirit City with both majesty and warmth. Within the Nishen Imperial Palace, everything was prepared, all arrangements in order, merely awaiting the auspicious hour tomorrow for the bells to toll and the reign to begin.

During these days of preparation, no one in the palace was idle, yet there was no hint of chaos; everything proceeded in an orderly fashion. Although Su Chen was the soon-to-be-enthroned Emperor, he still personally oversaw the work, though his gaze never left the fifteen beauties by his side. Every detail of the preparations was made with them in mind—the Nine Dragon High Platform was not a solitary design for a lone monarch; its body was carved with Nishen Runes alongside the Spirit Markings of the fifteen beauties. Xiao Wu’s Soft Bones Rabbit, Zhu Zhuqing’s Hell Civet, Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Qian Renxue’s Seraphim, Ah Yin’s Blue Silver Emperor... each was engraved in a well-arranged manner, symbolizing that his world had always featured their presence from start to finish. The Imperial Crown and the fifteen Phoenix Crowns were crafted by the world’s top artisans. The Imperial Crown, based on black jade and inlaid with a Dragon Soul Pearl, was understated yet majestic. The Phoenix Crowns each had unique features matching the temperament of each beauty: Xiao Wu’s was adorned with a white jade rabbit pattern, Zhu Zhuqing’s with an ink-colored civet, Ning Rongrong’s with seven-colored glaze, Qian Renxue’s with Holy Light Crystals, and Ah Yin’s was entwined with Blue Silver Grass patterns... in every detail lay Su Chen’s treasure and indulgence.

The fifteen beauties of the inner palace also participated in the preparations, each showcasing their strengths and infusing the grand ceremony with their unique tenderness.

Xiao Wu, in her pink and white ceremonial attire, curiously held her Phoenix Crown, her fingertips lightly brushing the white jade rabbit pattern, her eyes sparkling. As the palace attendants helped her try it on, she couldn’t help but turn to ask Su Chen, ”Brother Su Chen, does it look good? Is it too heavy?” Su Chen walked to her side, gently steadying the Phoenix Crown and adjusting its position. His fingertips caressed her cheek as he said dotingly, ”It looks beautiful. My Xiao Wu looks good in anything. If it’s heavy, just lean on me; I’ll support it for you.” Xiao Wu smiled until her eyes curved into crescents, hooked her arm through his, and skipped along with him to inspect the high platform like a joyful young girl, though she didn’t forget to remind the attendants to arrange the Blue Silver flowers more neatly, as they were Sister Ah Yin’s Spirit.

Zhu Zhuqing wore a suit of ink-colored martial attire, shedding her usual gentleness and regaining the efficiency of a Shadow Knight. She personally inspected the defense arrangements of Spirit City and the palace. The Shadow Guards, all trained by her, were hidden in the shadows, inseparable and ready to isolate any potential disturbances. She moved through the palace roads and the high platform with swift steps and sharp eyes; no defensive blind spot could escape her gaze. Once finished, she walked slowly to Su Chen’s side, shedding all her sharpness, and said softly, ”Everything is arranged; there will be no accidents.” Su Chen reached out to grasp her cool fingertips, transferring his warmth to her, and whispered, ”Thank you for your hard work, my Shadow Knight.” Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushing, but she shook her head gently. ”For you, it is no hardship.”