···Chen Mo followed Chen Guang into the capital, and went to the town military department to find Pei Jiangnan first; In recent days, many high-level town military experts have been sent to the front line of the war due to the rebellion of Prince Ning. However, some experts are left to protect the capital.
Luckily, Pei Jiangnan was one of them. After hearing Chen Mo's request, he first patted his chest and agreed, and then hurriedly ran to report to his superior.
Chen Mo's reputation is too great, so his request was naturally not rejected. Not only was Pei Jiangnan dispatched as his personal bodyguard, but several other high-level experts from the town military were also sent to protect Chen Mo. However, they were all sent back to their four-courtyard homes by him.
After going through a long roundabout way, when Chen Mo arrived at Chen's mansion, it was already dusk.
Chen Guang was trembling all the way. Before leaving, he had solemnly promised his father that he would bring Chen Mo back as quickly as possible. But on this journey, there were stops at the town military department and for shopping, and it took several more hours than expected; he really worried about being punished by his father with the family's disciplinary measures.
The main hall of the Chen family, this is the most solemn place in the Chen household, where ordinary times Chen Dewang meets guests. Of course, the three sons of the Chen family also have the opportunity to come here, either when they have made significant achievements and been rewarded, or when they are being held accountable.
Ever since he could remember, Chen Mo had come to the main hall of the Chen family several times, each time because of misdeeds and being held accountable. He had also received a few disciplinary measures from the Chen family and still harbors a lingering fear.
The last time, due to beating Chen Jin, Chen Mo came to the Chen family's main hall for the last time before leaving the family. It was here that Chen Dewang banished him; in contrast to the oppressive atmosphere of that time, this visit was unexpectedly relaxed. As soon as he entered, he could see his father sitting on the main seat, his face glowing with a cheerful smile.
This was the first time since Chen Mo had memories that he had ever seen his father smile like that.
The most competent attendant, Xu Cheng, standing beside Chen Dewang, was also smiling; Chen Jin stood to the left of the main hall, wearing a white scholar's robe and exuding elegance. As soon as he saw Chen Mo, his haughty face lit up with a smile like chrysanthemum.
Indeed, when you have achieved nothing, everyone around you is a bad person; when you rise to prominence, everyone around you is a good person.
"Father"
Chen Mo bowed and greeted respectfully.
Chen Dewang smiled slightly, stood up from his seat, and spread his hands wide, "Chen Mo, my son, I've been so eager to see you."
Could you be any more repulsive? Chen Mo, with disdain, took a step back and directly evaded his father's embrace.
The latter, feeling a bit embarrassed, twisted his nose and said helplessly, "Mero, are you blaming father for making you leave the Chen family? In fact, I was unwilling to do so either. You know, you grew up in the mansion from a young age, rarely stepping out of the gates. Father was worried that after I'm gone, how would you live on your own?"
For this reason, I made you leave the Chen family to fend for yourself... The fact has proven that my decision was right. After leaving the Chen family, you have already achieved such great things. You truly deserve to be my son...".
While speaking, Chen Dewang adopted a dignified and grandiose appearance. Without witnessing the change in his attitude firsthand, others might actually believe his story.
Chen Mo felt a bit contemptuous, gave him a look of disapproval without saying anything, and then said, "Father truly has gone to great lengths."
"You can understand the heart of my father's efforts. I have been worried about you for a month since you left. How about you move back tomorrow? Don't live outside, so that your father need not worry and your two brothers also miss you..."
He added, "Let's talk about it. I know you've been struggling, but there's no need to keep this to yourself. If you need any help or advice, I'm here for you. Remember, you're not alone."
Pretend, keep on pretending... Chen Mo gave a few cold glances to the others, "Father and the brothers are just making jokes."
A single sentence directly cut off their next words, they knew very well that Chen Mo was no longer the child that could be pacified with a few slaps on the back. At this moment, he had already developed independent thinking and saw through their true nature.
At this moment, Chen Mo had already become a favorite in the eyes of the female emperor. With this blood relationship, Chen Dewang wanted to draw closer to the former, not necessarily to make him serve him, but at least not to become an enemy.
"It must be because there hasn't been enough talk between us that there is a gap. Tonight, why don't you stay and have dinner with me? Let's have a heart-to-heart chat as father and son."
"It's okay."
Chen Mo shook his head, "Father, there's no need to make things clear. You and I have no paternal filial bond. Although you are my biological father, you have discarded me like garbage from the beginning... Well, it's better not to be too explicit about these things as it's not good for anyone. I think I'll leave it here today. There are people waiting for me at home."
As the words fell, Chen Dewang suddenly froze, gazing at the son he had raised at home for more than a decade, whom he once thought he knew intimately, but now felt increasingly unexplainable.
With Chen Mo's words, he suddenly felt a void in his heart, as if he had lost something important, like a sense of family.
Chen Dewang stood frozen in place as Chen Mo had already left the main hall. No one tried to hold him back, nor did anyone dare to do so.
Exiting the main hall and into the courtyard of Chen household, a maid servant suddenly approached and blocked Chen Mo's path, "Third Young Master, are you really leaving?"
Chen Mo nodded slightly, but the maid servant grabbed his sleeve and pitifully said, "Third Young Master, can you also take me with you?"
"Who are you?"
Chen Mo was taken aback and looked down to examine the person closely. Although she was dressed as a maid, her face was particularly distinguished, and she could be described as having the elegance of a beauty. Her skin was fair like cream, her hands slender and long. Aside from her attire, she had none of the characteristics that should belong to a maid.
"Third Young Master, you don't remember me? I'm... the one who came to kill you."
As soon as the maid finished her sentence, a short sword appeared from the cuff of her sleeve. She gripped the hilt tightly and swung her sword at Chen Mo's lower abdomen with fierce aggression. It seemed that she could kill him instantly in an instant.
However, Chen Mo, who had been suspicious of the maid from the start, was on guard. As the short sword approached, he delivered a fierce chopping blow with his palm to her wrist. A 'crack' sound was heard, and the sound of bones cracking filled the air. The maid immediately let out a cry of pain.
"Chen Mo, I didn't expect you to have such terrifying strength. However, I am a ninth-level martial artist. I won't be so easily defeated by you. Die, you son of a bitch!"
The maid's face was icy, and she screamed with fierce anger. Suddenly, another long sword appeared in her other hand. The blade was coated with purple liquid that dripped steadily down the blade, emanating a chilling aura. In that moment, Chen Mo caught a whiff of death.
It was likely that the poison was on the blade of the long sword. If any part of his body was injured, and the poison entered his system, there was no doubt that he would die today.
Who would want him to die so badly in this world?
Chen Mo could only think of Ning Wang, the Prince who had plotted against the empire and whose scheme had been thwarted by Chen Mo.
"Are you sent by Prince Ning?"
