On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Harrington's words were perfectly flawless.

It was both a sign of respect and attentiveness towards Murong Yan, and a perfectly appropriate arrangement for Lin Zhen, her "male concubine".

He was absolutely certain that this foolish Eastern queen would have no chance of refusing his "thoughtful" arrangement.

really.

Upon hearing the invitation, a perfectly timed hint of curiosity and excitement flashed in Murong Yan's exquisite phoenix eyes.

She turned her head and looked at Lin Zhen, who was staring at her silently with eyes full of "dissatisfaction" and "warning".

Then, she reached out her slender hand and gently patted Lin Zhen's arm.

His tone carried a hint of reassurance, yet also an undeniable air of authority.

"Okay, stop making trouble."

"How can you refuse the Governor's kind offer again and again?"

"Go and play for a while. I'll just stroll around with the Governor and we'll be back soon."

The commanding tone instantly darkened Lin Zhen's face beneath the golden mask.

He suddenly stood up, his deep eyes fixed on Murong Yan, his gaze filled with barely suppressed anger and resentment.

However, after staring at Murong Yan's phoenix eyes, which were equally filled with "majesty" and "warning," for a moment...

In the end, he dejectedly lowered his proud head.

"Yes... Your Highness."

The three words seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

He turned around abruptly and walked down the steps without looking back.

His back view was filled with resentment and dissatisfaction, which made all the guests in the room secretly laugh.

Governor Harrington's heart pounded as he watched, a surge of immense joy welling up inside him!

It worked!

The plan has taken another step forward!

He has completely separated this foolish Eastern couple!

Next, in this hunting ground that belongs to him, he will devour the beautiful, fat sheep that has fallen into the trap step by step!

"Your Highness, please."

Harrington suppressed a fit of laughter that threatened to burst from his throat, forcing an even more humble and respectful expression onto his face.

He made an impeccable "please" gesture to Murong Yan, his posture like that of the most loyal knight inviting his queen to a romantic rendezvous under the moon.

Murong Yan looked at his face, which was full of hypocrisy and scheming, and sneered inwardly.

His face, however, showed no emotion whatsoever.

She slowly rose from the governor's throne.

The phoenix descending to earth dress, an exquisite black color, trailed down from the high throne like a black tide as she moved.

The giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread on the skirt, under the illumination of the crystal chandelier, has a majestic look in its eyes, looking down on all living beings.

With its silent presence, it proclaimed the arrival of a new master to this city filled with sin and desire.

"Thank you for your trouble, Your Excellency."

Murong Yan's voice was clear and melodious. She nodded slightly, her posture noble and elegant, exuding the supreme majesty of royalty.

Then, under Harrington's obsequious guidance, she slowly walked down the steps.

Elizabeth, like the most loyal maid, followed closely behind.

Her eyes were lowered, and in those wild and crazy blue eyes, there was now only just the right amount of respect and humility.

Only she knew the smugness and cunning she was watching from the sidelines.

……

the other side.

Lin Zhen stormed down the steps and was immediately "invited" to a corner of the hall by the smiling fat officer.

A luxurious card table made of top-grade mahogany has already been prepared.

Several bloated local businessmen sat at the table, scrutinizing him with appraising eyes.

Beside the card table, a dozen hot blonde women dressed in revealing bunny girl outfits scoured Lin Zhen with their eyes like hooks, as if they wanted to devour him alive.

"Hehe, Your Highness."

The fat officer rubbed his hands together, revealing a lewd smile that any man would understand.

"These are the most powerful and savvy big bosses in our New Batavia."

"And these beautiful ladies are our top-notch dealers, with first-rate card skills and even better service..."

He didn't finish speaking, but his suggestive look said it all.

Lin Zhen acted as if he didn't see the beautiful women striking seductive poses, and ignored the fat officer's fawning.

He walked straight to the card table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Then, he slowly took something out of his pocket.

It was the same piece of "broken iron" that he had bought for a staggering one million gold coins yesterday.

"Snapped."

He casually tossed the piece of iron onto the center of the card table, and, in an extremely arrogant tone, addressed the wealthy merchants whose eyes were filled with disdain and contempt:

One million gold coins.

"Today, I'll use this piece of junk to play with you."

"Whoever wins, this piece of 'celestial meteorite iron' worth one million gold coins will belong to them."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd from beneath the mask.

"What, you dare to play?"

This extremely arrogant and almost suicidal declaration silenced the entire audience.

The wealthy businessmen who had originally intended to "teach" the nouveau riche a lesson at the card table changed their expressions instantly upon hearing these words.

A glint of greed burst forth in their eyes!

……

The governor's mansion's back garden was much quieter and more elegant than the banquet hall.

There were no noisy crowds, no luxurious lights.

Only the bright moonlight quietly fell upon the exotic flowers and plants that had been meticulously pruned by top horticultural masters.

The air was filled with a refreshing, delicate floral fragrance.

"Your Highness, look."

Harrington pointed to the sea of ​​tulips in front of him, their colors vibrant and beautiful under the moonlight, a look of pride on his face.

"This is the 'Tulip Garden' that my Governor's Mansion is most proud of."

“Every single one of these plants came from our distant homeland, the Netherlands, across the ocean.”

"They are symbols of the strength and supreme glory of our East India Company."

As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at Murong Yan's profile, which was so beautiful in the moonlight, with a deep and infatuated gaze.

"Just like you, Your Highness."

"Beautiful, noble, and full of deadly allure."

Such flattery and flirtation would likely have stirred the heart of any woman.

However, Murong Yan simply gazed at the seemingly ordinary sea of ​​flowers, her cold phoenix eyes remaining completely unmoved.

After a long while, she slowly spoke, her voice so flat that it revealed no emotion whatsoever.

“Your Excellency, your garden is too small.”

“My husband once built a sky garden for me on Mount Kunlun.”

"Suspended in the heavens, surrounded by clouds and mist."

"Even the most ordinary blade of grass in the garden is more precious than all the flowers in your garden combined."

These casual words instantly froze the smug smile on Harrington's face.

He opened his mouth, but found that he could not find any reason to refute it.

With the other party's terrifying wealth, spending money like water, building a sky garden a hundred times more luxurious than his own seems... not a difficult task at all.

"Cough cough..."

He coughed awkwardly twice, forcibly changing the subject.

“Your Highness is right. My little garden is naturally no match for the rooftop garden that His Highness the Prince built for you.”

"but……"

He abruptly changed the subject, and a calculating glint returned to his gray eyes.

"My garden may be small, but it holds a huge secret that could drive the world crazy."

"Oh? A secret?"

A hint of "curiosity" finally appeared on Murong Yan's face.

"What secret could it be that makes the Governor so highly regard him?"

"Well..."

Harrington smiled mysteriously.

"Please come with me, Your Highness."

He led Murong Yan and Elizabeth through a sea of ​​tulips to a rockery deep within the garden.

He walked to the artificial hill and gently tapped three times on an inconspicuous stone.

"Crack...knock..."

The heavy creaking of the machinery filled the air.

The enormous artificial mountain slowly split apart from the middle to both sides!

A bottomless, dark secret passage leading underground was exposed before the three of them!