Chapter 1079: A group of wives and concubines, eternal companionship

Before midnight that night, the low roar of an engine was heard at the door of Zhao's house.

Gu Keqing drove a Porsche 911 convertible sports car, parked it steadily beside the stone steps, pushed open the door swiftly, and was the first to arrive at Zhao's house as agreed.

Before Gu Keqing dragged the silver suitcase into the courtyard of Zhao's villa, a more ostentatious engine sound came from the distance.

Two BMW Z4 convertible sports cars, one red and one blue, were seen driving side by side with their roofs open. Tang Yan and Tong Lei stuck their heads out and waved at Gu Keqing with a smile.

Gu Keqing narrowed her eyes and gave a fake smile. She knew without a doubt that it was Lin Lang who paid for the luxury cars bought for his concubine Tang Yan and Tong Lei.

After the two BMW Z4 convertible sports cars stopped, Tang Yan and her best friend Tong Lei pushed open the doors and got out of the cars at the same time. The wheels of the suitcases made crisp collision sounds on the cobblestone road.

Zhao Lanshan thought it was Lin Lang who arrived, so she immediately came out to greet him, saying, "Hey, Sister Keqing, you're here early."

Gu Keqing's eyes were filled with mischief as she held up two bottles of fine red wine and said, "This is my first visit, so a small gift is not enough to show my respect."

"Sister Keqing, you're too polite." Zhao Lanshan took the red wine and handed it to the maid beside her.

"Uh..." Tang Yan and Tong Lei looked at each other. Because they were young and had little social experience, it was a bit embarrassing to visit empty-handed.

Zhao Lanshan was very outgoing, changing her usual aloof personality to play the role of a good host, welcoming them warmly, "Please come in, sisters. Just treat us like you're home."

"Hello, Sister Lanshan!" Tang Yan and Tong Lei greeted in unison with sweet smiles.

Just as the four of them were about to walk into the courtyard of Zhao's villa, they saw the beautiful writer Su Wanxing driving a white Mercedes-Benz SLK convertible sports car and slowly parking it in the parking space outside Zhao's villa.

If Lin Lang had not told Zhao Lanshan and others that Zhou Mengyao and Chu Yiren were in the Tang Dynasty at the time, Gu Keqing and others really would not have been able to tell whether the person coming was Su Wanxing or Zhou Mengyao.

After Su Wanxing got off the car, she walked forward with her suitcase and greeted politely, "Hello, sisters!"

Gu Keqing, Tang Yan and Tong Lei all greeted Su Wanxing enthusiastically.

Zhao Lanshan nodded slightly and said half-jokingly, "Sister Wanxing and Zhou Mengyao look so much alike. Come on, please come in."

Su Wanxing knew the etiquette of not visiting someone empty-handed, so she gave Zhao Lanshan two romance novels signed by herself as a token of her appreciation.

When Tang Yan and Tong Lei saw this scene, they felt a little annoyed that they had little social experience. They must not go to someone else's house empty-handed next time.

Zhao Lanshan walked into the Zhao villa with a few people in a warm tone, chatting and laughing.

The five rivals smiled at each other, looking like they had eight hundred schemes on their minds combined. They each found a place to sit down. There was no tension in the living room, but rather a sense of novelty and anticipation about going on a long journey together.

The maids served tea and water, brought fruit, and entertained everyone warmly.

Zhao Lanshan just moved her fingers, and all the maids retreated tactfully.

After it was easier to talk without outsiders around, Tong Lei said weakly, "Sister Lanshan, you are very knowledgeable. Is it reliable for Brother Lang to take us back to the Tang Dynasty through time and space?"

Zhao Lanshan replied, "Time travel is too sci-fi. I don't really believe it, but I have unconditional trust in Lin Lang. If he said he could take us back to the Tang Dynasty, then it should be pretty close."

Su Wanxing ate a strawberry, chewed it gently, and then said, "There's a time-travel novel called 'A Journey to the West'. I wonder if you've read it? Maybe because I'm a novelist, I have a rich imagination and think that time travel is a possibility."

Tang Yan replied, "I've read the novel 'A Step into the Past' and I kind of understand the concept of time travel, but I didn't dare to imagine that I could follow Brother Lang back to the Tang Dynasty."

Gu Keqing said: "I haven't read the novel 'A Step into the Past', but I have seen 'The Terracotta Warriors' starring Gong Li and Zhang Yimou. There are time-travel elements in this movie."

After hearing this, Su Wanxing said, "Strictly speaking, Meng Tianfang in 'The Terracotta Warriors' is immortal, so it doesn't count as time travel. Xiang Shaolong in 'A Step into the Past' traveled to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period via a time machine."

Zhao Lanshan gently stroked her belly and said with a hint of worry, "Sister Keqing and I are both pregnant. I don't know if traveling to the Tang Dynasty will have any impact on the fetus."

Tong Lei said, "I heard from Brother Lang that Chu Yiren has been taken to the Tang Dynasty by him. Chu Yiren is also pregnant. She did not have any abnormalities in the Tang Dynasty. So there is nothing wrong with the fetus in your and Sister Keqing's belly."

Gu Keqing smiled slightly: "Sister Lanshan, we are both pregnant with Lin Lang's child. He will not let us put ourselves in danger."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Lang took Helan Minyue into the living room on the first floor of Zhao's villa.

Seeing Lin Lang's concubines from Shanghai sitting in the hall, Helan Minyue quickly bowed according to the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty, and said in a gentle but slightly reserved voice: "Greetings, sisters."

Su Wanxing and others responded with a smile.

Lin Lang glanced at his concubines and said with a gentle smile, "Looking at the way you are, are you all getting impatient?"

Zhao Lanshan looked up at the antique clock on the wall, and the corners of her mouth curled up: "Husband, you are so accurate in timing. Not too early or too late, just right."

"Hubby!" Tang Yan and Tong Lei couldn't contain themselves any longer and came to Lin Lang's side one after the other. Tong Lei even tugged at his sleeve, "When are we leaving? I can't wait to travel to the Tang Dynasty!"

Gu Keqing also stood up, with a serious look on her face: "Husband, before we travel through time, should we make any preparations? Will there be any danger during the process?"

Lin Lang smiled and replied, "In theory, it's very safe. But if you're afraid, you can hold me tight when you travel through time, and there won't be any danger."

Su Wanxing was amused watching from the side, and slowly stood up from the sofa: "Wow, so many little wives carried you through time together, your husband is really blessed."

As they were chatting and laughing, Helan Minyue suddenly tugged at the corner of Lin Lang's clothes, her cheeks slightly red, and she asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, where is the toilet in the Zhao residence? I... want to go to the bathroom."

Everyone laughed when they heard this. Zhao Lanshan pointed to the back of the hall and said, "Go straight this way. Turn left at the end and you'll find the first room. There's a silver button on the toilet. Press it to flush it after you're done."

Helan Minyue thanked him quickly, lowered her head and walked in quickly, leaving behind a faint scent of ancient powder as she walked.

As soon as Helan Minyue's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, Lin Lang waved to everyone.

Several women immediately came over, and the living room became quiet in an instant, with only the sound of each other's light breathing.

Lin Lang lowered his voice, his tone somewhat serious: "Before crossing over, I must first clarify my identity with you."

"In the Tang Dynasty, I was the 'King of Shanghai' and became sworn brothers with Emperor Li Zhi. Later, after making military achievements, I was awarded the title of General Zhenxi, Protecting the Nation. I held military power over the three prefectures in the western border. I didn't need to bow before the emperor and could wear a sword when entering the palace."

"Wow..." Tang Yan couldn't help but let out a low cry, but was silenced by Tong Lei who quietly pulled her aside. However, her eyes were full of amazement.

Gu Keqing also raised her eyebrows, obviously not expecting Lin Lang's status in the Tang Dynasty to be so prominent.

Lin Lang continued, "When you get there, you will all pretend to be my concubines. Don't let yourselves get caught. Chu Yiren will be the Empress, Li Moli will be the Imperial Noble Consort, and the rest of you will be Imperial Consorts."

As soon as the words fell, Zhao Lanshan pouted, her tone clearly filled with dissatisfaction: "I understand Chu Yiren being the queen, but why is Li Moli the Imperial Noble Consort?"

Lin Lang glanced at her and said frankly, "Chu Yiren, as the principal wife, has officially accepted Li Moli as the second wife. In other words, Li Moli is the only one besides Chu Yiren who can be written into our Lin family genealogy and buried in the Lin family ancestral tomb."

Zhao Lanshan's face fell instantly, and the envy in her eyes almost overflowed, but she swallowed the rest of her words back - if she continued to argue, she would appear petty.

Tang Yan and Tong Lei next to them also looked at each other, unable to hide the envy on their faces.

Gu Keqing even started to grumble, her voice not loud but clearly audible: "Lanshan and I are both pregnant with your baby, and we haven't even received this kind of treatment!"

Lin Lang reached out and rubbed Gu Keqing's hair, pinched Zhao Lanshan's face, and softened his tone.

"My beloved concubines, please don't be so petty. When I reach the Tang Dynasty, I will establish a great empire. As long as you get along well with Chu Yiren, all your status will be given to you."

Tong Lei said weakly after hearing this: "Husband, do you really want to be an emperor in ancient times?"

Lin Lang replied ambitiously, "These eight short words on the Imperial Seal, 'Mandate from Heaven, Forever Prosperous,' have driven countless Chinese people crazy for thousands of years. Which man doesn't want to be emperor?"

"Uh..." Tong Lei and Tang Yan looked at each other after hearing this, both shocked by Lin Lang's words.

After hearing this, Su Wanxing was also slightly shocked and said weakly, "Husband, but you and Li Zhi are now sworn brothers. If you try to seize your brother's throne, it will be recorded in history books as a bad name."

Zhao Lanshan said coldly, "Don't be so afraid of the wolf in front and the tiger behind. Our Taicheng Group can get a batch of arms and bring them to the Tang Dynasty to support our husband's rebellion and seize the world."

After hearing this, Gu Keqing said with a mixture of laughter and tears, "The rumors that Taicheng Group has a mafia background are indeed true. Lanshan, you really act like a gangster's daughter."

Lin Lang whispered, "I don't necessarily have to usurp the throne from my sworn brother Li Zhi. The world is so big, I can be emperor anywhere!"

"Anyway, I have a way to make you all follow me and live forever. Anyway, when we get there, you must obey me and don't cause any trouble, okay?"

After hearing this, Tang Yan covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Immortality?"

Lin Lang made a silencing gesture, "Shh... don't be so surprised. You may not know this yet, but I've already granted [Ageless Beauty Technique] and [Eternal Body Preservation] to Lanshan and Keqing. Their faces and bodies will never age and never change shape."

Gu Keqing was shocked and said, "No way? Is this true?"

Lin Lang replied, "Of course it's true. The problems of aging and body shape changes with age will never concern you."

Gu Keqing's eyes lit up after hearing this, and she said ecstatically, "But husband, why don't I feel anything at all?"

Lin Lang smiled and replied, "Give it a try. Stop using skincare products and never use facial masks or anything like that again. Your skin will always be as white and tender as it is now, and your figure won't change."

Zhao Lanshan said doubtfully, "But husband, Sister Keqing and I are both pregnant with your baby, and we'll be pregnant soon!"

Lin Lang touched Zhao Lanshan's slightly bulging belly and said lovingly, "Don't worry, honey. I shared the [Eternal Body Preservation] with you when you were just pregnant."

"After you and Keqing have a baby, your figures will magically return to their pre-baby figures, and there won't even be a single stretch mark left on your skin."

Zhao Lanshan was overjoyed after hearing this, and said with sparkling eyes, "Hubby, you're not trying to make me and Sister Keqing happy, are you?"

Lin Lang replied confidently, "It's absolutely true. How could I possibly brag about something like this?!"

After hearing this, Gu Keqing took a step forward, hugged Lin Lang tightly, and said coquettishly, "That's great, husband!"

"I was worried that I was older than you and you would stop loving me after I turned into a haggard woman in a few years. But now my beauty and figure will never change, so I don't have to worry about you abandoning me in the future!" Gu Keqing cried with joy.