In a high-level martial arts game, a wife is given to you at the start.

Chapter 854 Jiang Yulan's Informing

Lin Qiye looked at the seven women kneeling on the ground with satisfaction, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Get up, everyone."

The seven women quickly stood up, but the excitement in their eyes was still hard to hide.

Especially Qing Luoying and the other four, they still felt like they were dreaming.

They never dreamed that one day they would become the chief steward of the palace, overseeing all affairs of the entire C10755 galaxy.

Even the two female elders, Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue, had to treat them with utmost respect.

This kind of leap in status is simply unbelievable for them.

"Master, there is something I don't understand," Qing Luoying stepped forward and spoke cautiously.

"explain."

"Since all seven of us are the chief stewards of the palace, how should we divide the work?" A serious look flashed in Qing Luoying's eyes. "Please instruct us, Master."

Lin Qiye nodded slightly, seemingly approving of Qing Luoying's thoughtfulness.

"The seven of you will be jointly responsible for overseeing the overall situation," Lin Qiye said calmly and authoritatively. "All major matters will be decided by the seven of you through discussion."

"Yes, Master," the seven women replied in unison.

"If anyone strongly objects," Lin Qiye paused, his gaze sweeping over the seven people, "then this matter will be sent to me for judgment."

"I hope this doesn't happen too often." Lin Qiye's tone carried a hint of warning. "Since I've appointed you as the chief stewards of the palace, you must learn to make independent decisions and stop bothering me with everything."

"Your Majesty, we understand!" the seven women replied in unison.

Lin Qiye nodded slightly and continued, "Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue, in addition to participating in the overall planning, you two will also be responsible for public security management."

"Yes, Master," Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue replied in unison.

"Qing Luoying and Qing Luoli, you two will be responsible for the daily management of the palace from planet number three to planet number six, including reception, security, and logistics."

"Yes, Master."

"Jiang Lingyun, Chi Yan, and Bing Yu, the three of you will be responsible for the daily management of the palace from planet number seven to planet number nine."

"Yes, Master."

Lin Qiye paused, his gaze sweeping over the seven people: "Remember, the seven of you are all equals; there is no hierarchy among you. Each of you should perform your duties in daily affairs, and discuss important matters collectively."

"In addition, you are responsible for registering all newly arrived Valkyries and arranging their accommodations in the order of their arrival."

"If anyone dares to cause trouble, send them directly to the mining planet; no need to report it."

The seven women nodded in unison: "Your Majesty, we understand."

"Go on, and get your own things done. I don't want to see any mistakes."

"Yes, Master!"

The seven women shouted in unison, and only dared to raise their heads after they had walked out of the palace gate.

"Congratulations, sisters." Jiang Yulan stepped forward with a warm smile on her face. "From now on, we are colleagues."

"Thank you very much, Sister Jiang." Qing Luoying quickly returned the greeting. "I hope you will continue to guide me in the future."

"It's not really about giving advice," Jiang Yulan waved her hand. "We're all just working for our master. If you need anything, just ask."

Ji Changyue, who was standing to the side, nodded slightly and glanced at the other five people: "Since the master has appointed us as the chief stewards of the palace, from now on we must shoulder this responsibility."

"Since our master trusts us, we cannot let him down."

"Sister Ji is right," Qing Luoli nodded. "We will definitely do our best."

The seven people exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere became harmonious.

But everyone was secretly plotting their own schemes.

Although Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue appear kind on the surface, they still consider themselves to be in a higher position deep down.

While Qing Luoying and the others were grateful for their master's trust, they were also well aware that there was still a huge gap between themselves and the two female elders.

It's uncertain how long this delicate balance can last...

……

Imperial Palace No. 2, Yao Family Manor.

Yao Suyun was sitting in the pavilion enjoying tea when suddenly a servant rushed over.

"Elder! Elder! Something terrible has happened!"

Yao Suyun frowned slightly: "What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and panicked?"

"Elder, it's...it's about the Palace Stewards!" the attendant gasped. "The master just ordered the appointment of Jiang Yulan, Ji Changyue, Qing Luoying, Qing Luoli, Jiang Lingyun, Chi Yan, and Bing Yu as the Palace Stewards of the C10755 star system!"

"What?!" Yao Suyun suddenly stood up, and her teacup was instantly knocked over.

"The entire C10755 star system, all the palace planets, are under their control! Even you and Elder Ying have to listen to them!"

Yao Suyun's face instantly turned ashen.

The chief steward of the imperial palace...

That is second only to the master!

Yao Suyun gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

She could barely understand why two female elders were in charge.

After all, Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue are both peak half-step War God level experts, so it is perfectly justified for them to take charge of the overall situation.

But... what are Qing Luoying and the other four?

They're just five mid-level Martial Gods!

Why should they be allowed to ride roughshod over her?

Why did the master suddenly appoint them?

"I heard... it's because they've performed exceptionally well these days. They've handled all the affairs of the palace perfectly, and the master is very satisfied."

Yao Suyun's heart sank.

She originally thought that, based on her status as a founding elder of the family, she could at least secure a place by Lin Qiye's side.

But now it seems she was too naive.

This is not the main star region; there is no family identity to rely on here.

Here, only strength is the only passport!

"Go and inform the Yao family that from today onwards, we will keep a low profile," Yao Suyun said in a deep voice.

"Keep a low profile?"

"Yes." Yao Suyun stood up, her gaze icy. "Since they want to show off, then let them. I want to see how long they can hold onto this position as the head of the imperial palace."

……

Meanwhile, at Palace No. 2, the Ying Family Manor.

Ying Yuehen also received the news immediately.

Unlike the anger and jealousy of others, her reaction was unusually calm.

"Master is wise," she murmured softly, a faint smile even appearing on her lips.

"Elder, aren't you angry?" a female warrior from the Ying family couldn't help but ask.

"Angry? Why are you angry?" Ying Yuehen asked back.

"It's one thing for Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue to be in charge, but what about Qing Luoying and the other four?"

Ying Yuehen sneered, "What do you know?"

She paused for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts.

"I am not surprised that Jiang Yulan and Ji Changyue have been appointed as the chief stewards of the palace. One is an elder of the Jiang family, and the other is the master's capable assistant. It is perfectly justified for them to take charge of the overall situation."

"But Qingluoying and the other four..." A complex light flashed in Ying Yuehen's eyes.

"Elder, do you also think they are unworthy?"

"No." Ying Yuehen shook her head. "On the contrary, I think Master's move was extremely clever."

She stood up, walked to the window, and turned her back to everyone.

"Think about it, Qing Luoying and the others were appointed as the chief stewards of the palace. On the surface, it seems like they were stealing the limelight from others, but in reality, they were taking the blame for their master."

"From now on, they will be in charge of all affairs of the palace. If they do well, the credit will go to the master; if they do poorly, the responsibility will be theirs."

"This is a thankless position."

"And I..." Ying Yuehen turned her head, her gaze deep, "I just need to continue to do my duty and wait for the master's next summons."

She smiled slightly: "I can accept having two female elders in charge. They are capable and experienced, and they are worthy of the positions."

"But those five mid-level Martial Gods..." Ying Yuehen's lips curled up slightly, "Never mind, they're just tools to do things for the master. The master is wise and naturally knows who to trust."

The female warriors exchanged glances, then bowed in unison: "We will heed the elder's teachings!"

……

Palace No. 3, Sun Family Manor.

Sun Meiling stood at the highest point of the manor, looking at the majestic main hall of the palace in the distance.

Her expression was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Elder." A female martial artist from the Sun family walked over quickly. "Have you heard? The master has appointed Jiang Yulan, Ji Changyue, and others as the stewards of the imperial palace."

"I've heard about it," Sun Meiling said casually.

What's your opinion?

Sun Meiling was silent for a moment, then said softly, "It seems that this Lin Qiye is much smarter than I thought."

"How so?"

"He uses seven people to keep everyone in check." Sun Meiling's lips curled up slightly. "Whether it's Yao Suyun or Ying Yuehen, they will have to act according to the whims of these seven people from now on. And these seven people, in order to keep their positions, must be loyal to their master."

"It's a very delicate balance. The master has firmly controlled the whole situation without losing a single soldier."

She turned around, her gaze deep: "Give the order that the Sun family should keep a low profile. Do not act rashly before they have figured out the temperament of this palace steward."

"Yes, Elder!"

Sun Meiling looked into the distance, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

She originally thought that her trip was only to investigate the truth for her family.

But now it seems that this Lin Qiye is definitely not simple.

His cunning, methods, and boldness far exceeded her imagination.

"Perhaps..." Sun Meiling murmured, "this mess isn't as simple as I thought."

……

Meanwhile, at Palace No. 4, the Xiahou family manor.

Xiahou Wanqing sat alone in her study, with a report on the seven officials in charge of the imperial palaces in front of her.

"Qing Luoying, Qing Luoli, the eldest daughter of the former Qing family branch's Grand Elder..." she murmured softly, "Five years ago, she submitted to Lin Qiye, and in those five years, she rose from the initial stage of Martial God to the current peak of the mid-level Martial God realm..."

"Five years ago, he was just entering the Martial God realm, and five years later he is already a mid-level peak Martial God..." A hint of shock flashed in Xiahou Wanqing's eyes.

"Is this the power of divine source...?"

Xiahou Wanqing murmured to herself, her heart filled with ripples of emotion.

Her initial intention in coming here was indeed to investigate the situation for her family.

But at this moment, her state of mind had quietly changed.

"Lin Qiye... perhaps you really can give me the answer I want."

She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the blue planet in the distance.

"The Qing sisters are still here at our Palace Number Four, right?"

"Tomorrow, I will go to pay my respects to this palace steward."

"Let's see if there's any way we can see that person first..."

……

Xinggong No. 4, Starport Dispatch Hall.

Qing Luoying and Qing Luoli stood on the command platform, looking at the dense holographic information in front of them, their expressions solemn.

"Sister, this is a visiting card from Xiahou Wanqing, the third elder of the Xiahou family." Qing Luoli handed over an electronic document. "She wishes to see us privately."

Qing Luoying accepted the visiting card and quickly glanced through it.

"She's certainly well-informed." Qing Luoying's lips curled up slightly. "She already knew we'd just been appointed as the palace stewards."

"Xiahou Wanqing is the most outstanding female elder in the Xiahou family," Qing Luoli whispered. "Her personal visit is probably not just for a simple audience with us."

"Whatever her purpose, since she wants to see us, we will." Qing Luoying put down the visiting card. "This is our territory; she can't cause any trouble here."

The two sisters exchanged a glance, both seeing determination in each other's eyes.

After becoming the chief stewards of the palace, their every word and action represented the face of their master.

We must never embarrass our master!

"Reply to Xiahou Wanqing that we will meet her at noon tomorrow in the main hall of the fourth palace."

……

Palace No. 4, Main Hall.

The midday sun streamed through the towering dome, casting dappled light and shadow on the dark gold and red carpet.

Qing Luoying wore a light blue, tight-fitting long dress that accentuated her voluptuous and exquisite figure.

Five years of divine baptism had already sculpted her originally pretty face into a refined and alluring one.

Those eyes, as clear as autumn water, revealed a unique dignity and composure characteristic of someone in a superior position.

Qing Luoli sat beside her. Although they were sisters, their temperaments were completely different.

Qing Luoli lacked her sister's sharpness and gained more gentleness and tranquility, more like a noblewoman in her boudoir.

She has already given birth to five children for Lin Qiye. The Qing sisters, at least in appearance, are no longer the young girls they were five years ago.

"Sister, what do you think is the purpose of Xiahou Wanqing's visit this time?" Qing Luoli asked in a low voice.

"What else could it mean?" Qing Luoying's lips curled up slightly. "They just want to use us to find out the master's true strength."

"The Third Elder of the Xiahou family, a peak half-step War God..." Qing Luoli murmured, "We wouldn't even have the right to look up to someone of this caliber normally. But now..."

"What's going on now?" Qing Luoying turned her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"Now... she has to watch her step," Qing Luoli chuckled. "This feeling is truly strange."

Qing Luoying didn't reply, but the curve of her lips became even more pronounced.

She was reminded of herself five years ago.

At that time, she never thought about it.

Now, she can sit here as the chief steward of the palace, receiving those once unapproachable figures.

"Report! Xiahou Wanqing, the third elder of the Xiahou family, requests an audience!" came the voice of a servant from outside the hall.

Qing Luoying's expression turned serious, and she said calmly, "Let her in."

The palace doors slowly opened, and a graceful figure stepped inside.

Today, Xiahou Wanqing changed into a light blue palace dress. The smooth, silky material clung to her voluptuous curves, perfectly highlighting her mature and beautiful demeanor.

Her stunningly beautiful face revealed no emotion, but her deep, ocean-like eyes held a hint of scrutiny.

"Xiahou Wanqing greets the two stewards." She gave a slight bow, her tone cool yet polite.

Qing Luoying nodded: "Elder Xiahou, there's no need for such formalities. Please have a seat."

Xiahou Wanqing did not stand on ceremony and sat down in the guest seat, but her gaze never left the Qing Luoying sisters.

She could clearly sense that the aura emanating from these two women, who were once only mid-level Martial Gods, was now no weaker than that of ordinary high-level Martial Gods!

"Divine Source Baptism..." she thought to herself, "To think that a mid-level Martial God could undergo such a qualitative change in just five years, what kind of power does Lin Qiye possess?"

After chatting for a while, Qing Luoying asked directly, "May I ask what brings Elder Xiahou here today?"

Xiahou Wanqing withdrew her gaze, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Wanqing has come here for two reasons. First, to congratulate you both on your promotion to Palace Stewards. Second... I would like to ask you both for some advice."

"I wouldn't presume to ask for your guidance," Qing Luoli said gently. "Elder Xiahou, please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We will answer them to the best of our knowledge."

Xiahou Wanqing nodded, her gaze fixed on Qing Luoying: "I'd like to know, how did you two manage to break through from the initial stage of Martial God to the peak of the intermediate stage in just five years?"

Qing Luoying and Qing Luoli exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of wariness in each other's eyes.

This question is too blunt.

"Why is Elder Xiahou asking this?" Qing Luoying's tone became somewhat indifferent.

"To be honest," Xiahou Wanqing sighed, a hint of weariness flashing across her face, "I've been stuck at the peak of the half-step War God realm for a full thousand years. A thousand years... No matter how hard I try, I can't advance any further."

"And you two have made such amazing progress in just five years. If you would be willing to teach me, Wanqing would be extremely grateful."

Qing Luoying remained silent for a moment.

She could sense the sincerity in Xiahou Wanqing's words, and she had also experienced the torment of desperately seeking a breakthrough but failing to do so.

A thousand years...

It's more than 20 times their age!

"Elder Xiahou, we were able to break through thanks to the master's divine source baptism," Qing Luoying said slowly. "As long as you sincerely submit to the master, the master will naturally not treat you unfairly."

"Divine Source Baptism..." Xiahou Wanqing murmured, "It really is this."

She paused for a moment, then spoke again: "So... if I want to see Lord Lin, what should I do?"

Qing Luoying frowned slightly: "Elder Xiahou, are you planning to go directly to the master?"

Xiahou Wanqing's heart tightened, and she quickly waved her hand: "No, no, no, you two have misunderstood. Wanqing had no such intention."

"Wanqing has only heard that the elders of the Yao family and the Ying family have already been summoned by the master, so she wanted to ask if there is any chance for someone like me who came later..."

"Of course there is an opportunity," Qing Luoli said gently, "but the prerequisite is that Elder Xiahou must abide by the rules of our palace."

"What are the rules?"

"Don't cause trouble, don't provoke trouble, and obey orders," Qing Luoying said, enunciating each word clearly. "As long as you do these three things, your master will naturally see you."

"As for when we'll meet..." she said, a slight smile playing on her lips, "that's up to fate."

"Is there anything else, Elder Xiahou?"

Xiahou Wanqing took a deep breath, suppressing the anxiety in her heart.

"Alright." She stood up and gave a slight bow to the Qing Luoying sisters. "Thank you for your guidance, both stewards. Wanqing takes her leave."

"see a visitor out."

……

one year later.

The C10755 galaxy, the Xinggong planetary cluster.

Nine palace planets stand majestically, each built in a magnificent style, like nine celestial palaces floating in the sea of ​​stars.

Every planet was enveloped in rich spiritual energy, and clusters of palaces floating in the clouds emitted various magnificent spiritual lights, adorning the entire star field like a fairyland from mythology.

Those Valkyries of the founding families, who were once unapproachable, now move about in their respective palaces as mistresses.

The reserve and pride they once had on their faces have faded, replaced by a captivating charm and gentleness.

The Valkyries of the six founding families—Jiang, Ji, Yao, Ying, Sun, and Xiahou—have already taken root in this star field.

Meanwhile, the Valkyries from top-tier families occupy three planets: Palace Number Seven, Number Eight, and Number Nine.

As for those second- and third-rate families who are desperate to get in, they can only be assigned to the more peripheral tenth, eleventh, and twelfth star systems.

Planet Xinggong No. 1.

Jiang Yulan stood on the balcony of the main hall, looking down at the bustling scene below.

Her lower abdomen was already slightly protruding, and her originally cold and beautiful face now exuded a kind of maternal gentleness.

Behind her were dozens of Jiang family female warriors, all of whom were also pregnant.

"It's been a year..." Jiang Yulan murmured softly, a complex smile curving her lips.

A year ago, she was the pride of the Jiang family and one of the most dazzling Valkyries in the entire Taurus constellation.

But now, she willingly nestles under this man's wing, bearing his children.

What's even more ridiculous is that she didn't feel any shame at all; on the contrary, she felt extremely satisfied.

Is this the power of divine baptism...?

She lowered her head and stroked her abdomen, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.

What is nurtured within is the bloodline of its master.

It was her greatest pride in her life.

However, the Jiang family's higher-ups were secretly contacting several other founding families, planning to launch a surprise attack on their master at the time when he was about to visit the extraterrestrial ruins in the Taurus constellation!

They believed that although Lin Qiye was powerful, his foundation was still shallow.

Moreover, over the years, he has been indulging in the gentle embrace of hundreds and thousands of Valkyries, and has no interest in anything else.

If the founding families join forces and lay in ambush in the ruins, they will surely be able to suppress the master by taking advantage of his unpreparedness.

Such a thing...

Jiang Yulan took a deep breath, trying to calm her wildly beating heart.

She was an elder in the Jiang family, having grown up there and been raised by them. But…

She subconsciously stroked her swollen belly, feeling the tiny lives inside her throbbing.

Then, reflecting on the War God bottleneck that he was certain he would break through within ten years...

The master cannot afford any mishaps now!

At least not until I break through to the God of War level!

"Prepare the ships." Jiang Yulan's voice was low and firm. "I must go see my master immediately."