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Chapter 66: Can You Teach an Old Man How to Romance?

Wang Changlao had asked curiously, “Nie Chen, I’ve noticed that you seem to be getting closer to the Empress lately, and you’re one of the few people who can interact with her. Do you know what’s been going on with her? She seems to have undergone a significant change recently.”

Nie Chen had hesitated for a moment before responding, “Perhaps it’s romance.”

Wang Changlao had burst out laughing upon hearing this. “Romance? You really have a rich imagination, Nie Chen. I’ve been a elder for so many years, and I’ve never heard anyone dare to say something like that.”

Although Wang Changlao was laughing and patting Nie Chen on the shoulder, his expression gradually turned serious. “However, let’s keep this between us. Don’t let the Empress hear about it, or you might be in trouble.”

Nie Chen had smiled wryly. “You don’t believe me?”

Wang Changlao had shaken his head. “Of course not. Many people have tried to express their feelings to the Empress before, but they’re all dead now. It doesn’t matter what their cultivation level or identity is.”

Nie Chen had chuckled. “Well, if you don’t think I have a chance with the Empress, then I’ll invite you to my wedding banquet when the time comes.”

Wang Changlao’s eyes had widened in surprise. “You mean… you have someone you like?”

Nie Chen had nodded. “I’m 18 years old, and it’s normal to have a romantic partner, isn’t it?”

Wang Changlao had looked embarrassed. “The problem is, I’m still a bachelor at my age…”

Nie Chen had smiled. “We’re different, Wang Changlao.”

After a while, Wang Changlao had composed himself and shown a keen interest in Nie Chen’s love life. “Actually, some of my friends heard about your exploits in the Three Emperors’ Mausoleum, and they wanted me to help you with matchmaking. But it seems like you’re moving fast! As the head of the Heavenly Cloud Palace, I have to make sure you’re not being taken advantage of.”

Nie Chen’s eyes had sparkled with amusement. “Wang Changlao, are you trying to learn how to romance a Dao Companion under the guise of being a matchmaker?”

Wang Changlao’s face had turned red with embarrassment. “Nie Chen, you’re really perceptive. I didn’t think you’d see through me.”

Nie Chen had laughed. “Don’t worry, Wang Changlao. I can share my romance experience with you. Who knows, maybe you’ll find it useful someday.”

Wang Changlao had been deeply moved by Nie Chen’s words. “From now on, let’s forget about our elder-disciple relationship. You’re my brother, Nie Chen!”

As they walked to the wine tavern, Wang Changlao had asked Nie Chen to share his romance experience. Nie Chen had begun to tell his story, but he had replaced the Empress’s name with a pseudonym.

Wang Changlao had been completely absorbed in the story, and by the time Nie Chen had finished, he was in tears. “Nie Chen, I finally understand! I’ve been single for so long because I didn’t understand what love is. Your romance story is truly touching. If I told this story to the Empress, even she might be moved.”

As they drank and talked, Wang Changlao had asked Nie Chen to reveal his romantic partner’s identity. Nie Chen had given him a few hints, saying that she was a 16-year-old girl from the Heavenly Cloud Palace.

Wang Changlao’s eyes had widened in shock, and he had tried to guess who the girl might be. But before he could say anything, Nie Chen had knocked him out with a chair leg, using a “memory erasure technique” to make him forget their conversation.

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