Lu Chen gazed into Xue Linglong's eyes and said, "Are you trying to hasten my departure?"
With coquettish eyes glistening like silk, Xue Linglong said, "How would this slave dare to send Your Majesty away? I am merely worried about delaying Your Majesty's handling of state affairs. If I were to cause any delay, what should I do if someone impeaches me for bringing disaster upon the nation?"
Lu Chen let go of Xue Linglong and said with a smile, "You're a bewitching woman, shouldn't you be bringing disaster upon the nation?"
Xue Linglong responded, "This slave indeed wishes to bring disaster upon the nation, but with so many stunning women in Your Majesty's harem, it surely wouldn't be my turn to do so."
At this point, Xue Linglong asked, "When does Your Majesty plan to bring the royal consorts to the Capital city?"