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Chapter 11: A Date with the Empress

The red bricks and green tiles of the buildings stood out under the bright lights.

Changhan City was bustling with activity, with red lanterns hanging from every street and alleyway, and people walking in every direction, creating a lively and prosperous atmosphere.

The noise and excitement of the city streets revealed the grandeur of the upcoming festival.

Listening to the conversations of passersby, it seemed that the Third Princess, Shu Xiangdie, would be selecting a husband in Changhan City.

Nie Chen glanced over the city, and to his surprise, he noticed that many cultivators had mixed in with the crowd.

Most of them were young and had impressive abilities.

“I heard the Third Princess likes men around her age, so the competition won’t be too fierce,” someone said.

“Good news! If that’s the case, maybe my mid-Qi Condensation Realm abilities will have a chance,” another person replied.

“You’re kidding, right? You think you can compete with the sons of the Imperial Court and the great sects?” someone else chimed in.

“It’s said that the Third Princess is incredibly beautiful, even more so than the goddesses in paintings. Anyone who knows about this is not just from our Imperial Court, but also from other Imperial Courts and great sects. They’re all eager to participate,” another person said.

“To be honest, even with late-Qi Condensation Realm abilities, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll make it to the end. With your mediocre skills, it’s better to give up now and avoid embarrassment,” someone advised.

“Yeah, it’s true… after all, marrying the Third Princess and becoming the son-in-law of the Imperial Court would be a huge opportunity. It’s not something to be taken lightly,” another person said.

Nie Chen overheard the conversation between the cultivators and gained a general understanding of the situation.

Third Princess Shu Xiangdie?

The tournament might be interesting, but Nie Chen didn’t have any thoughts about the princess.

After all, finding someone more beautiful than Chu Qingyue, who was both cold on the outside and warm on the inside, was too difficult in this world.

As he arrived at the largest restaurant in Changhan City, Nie Chen spotted Chu Qingyue standing by the road, wearing a veil that covered her face but couldn’t hide her slender figure.

Her pink dress with phoenix patterns partially revealed her jade-like legs, and her narrow waist seemed too small to be grasped. Her snow-like skin was even more radiant under the veil.

The wind blew gently, and her veil fluttered, making her look like a celestial being who had descended from the heavens.

The passersby were all stunned, not because they had never seen a beautiful woman before, but because they had never seen anyone as beautiful as her.

Even with the veil, her eyes were enough to captivate people’s hearts.

Many people stopped and stared, their minds blank, as if they had forgotten everything.

“What’s wrong with you people? Why are you just standing there?” someone shouted.

The entire street seemed to have come to a standstill because of Chu Qingyue’s presence.

Several carriages collided, and the drivers were about to curse but were also stunned.

Nie Chen rushed forward, feeling a bit embarrassed, and grabbed Chu Qingyue’s hand.

Her hand was cool and soft, like snow.

Chu Qingyue was taken aback and tried to struggle free from Nie Chen’s grasp.

“Look around you…” Nie Chen said, gesturing to the surrounding area.

Chu Qingyue, as the Empress, was used to being in a position of power and making life-or-death decisions.

Usually, people were too afraid to look at her, and those who were brave enough had already met their demise.

Therefore, she had no idea how captivating her beauty was.

Trying to hide her identity with a veil was completely unrealistic.

Fortunately, Nie Chen reacted in time; otherwise, Chu Qingyue’s presence would have caused chaos in the entire city.

As she looked around, Chu Qingyue finally realized the situation and followed Nie Chen into the restaurant.

After all, she knew that if her date with Nie Chen was discovered, it would cause a huge commotion.

“Sorry, I was careless…” Chu Qingyue said, lightly withdrawing her hand.

Perhaps because she knew she was at fault, she felt a bit embarrassed and couldn’t muster her usual confidence in front of Nie Chen.

“It’s okay, let’s go eat first,” Nie Chen said with a smile, his eyes filled with affection.

Who would have thought that the Empress, who was usually cold and distant, would be so adorable when she was embarrassed?

At this moment, Chu Qingyue didn’t seem like the Empress, but rather a neighbor’s daughter who had made a mistake.

The restaurant owner was perceptive and quickly arranged a private room for the two, despite being momentarily stunned by Chu Qingyue’s beauty.

As for the food, Nie Chen went to the kitchen and took charge, telling all the chefs to stand aside.

“Are you sure you can do better than our head chefs?” the restaurant owner asked, feeling a bit insulted.

“Of course,” Nie Chen replied, using his System to upgrade his cooking skills to a high level.

With his newfound skills, he quickly prepared a variety of dishes, filling the restaurant with a delicious aroma that even the head chefs couldn’t match.

They were stunned, unable to believe that a customer could outdo them in cooking.

Nie Chen’s good looks, unique aura, and exceptional cooking skills made him seem like a “lady killer.”

No wonder such a beautiful woman was willing to go on a date with him.

Nie Chen personally served the dishes, and even Chu Qingyue was drawn in by the aroma.

She had lost interest in ordinary food a long time ago, but the dishes on the table seemed to have awakened her appetite, making her stomach growl with hunger.

“Did you make all of these?” Chu Qingyue asked, feeling a warmth in her heart.

“Yes, and I have something else to give you,” Nie Chen said, slowly taking out the Rainbow Nirvana Flower from behind his back.

The flower’s seven-colored light illuminated Chu Qingyue’s face, making her look even more stunning.

‘How did he get this flower?’ Chu Qingyue thought, her eyes fixed on the flower.

She never expected to see the Rainbow Nirvana Flower again, and certainly not in this way.

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