Mo Yunqing's thin lips parted slightly, and he said coldly, "You want to kill me, so I will kill you!"
Chu Chen's body trembled even more violently.
Why is this happening... We are in the same boat, so why is he so cruel?
Chu Chen staggered back two steps, leaning against the chair. Tears of despair streaked across his face. After a long while, he threw his head back and laughed twice.
"Haha, Mo Yunqing, I was too naive after all. Why should I help you and expect you to be grateful? Why? I am just one person.
You can't expect me to give you whatever you want just because you're not a sage!"
His eyes were filled with anger: "Unfortunately, I am not a sage!"
Mo Yunqing was silent for a long time before saying, "Chu Chen, you should be glad I don't want anything, otherwise, you wouldn't be alive."
Chu Chen's face was covered with mockery: "That's my business."
"Oh." Mo Yunqing indifferently withdrew his gaze, no longer paying attention to Chu Chen, and turned to leave.
"Mo Yunqing!" Chu Chen called out urgently.
"Hmm?" Chu Chen gritted his teeth and said word by word: "Since you hate the Chu family so much, why are you still staying with the Mo family?"
"..."
"Mo Yunqing, I advise you not to harbor foolish fantasies. I will not agree to your terms."
Chu Chen sneered: "Mo Yunqing, I warn you, you'd better not act rashly. Otherwise, even if His Majesty protects you, we can still deal with you."
Mo Yunqing slightly lowered his eyes, said nothing, and walked out of the study.
Chu Chen took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surging anger in his chest.
He was unwilling to guess why Mo Yunqing had suddenly changed his mind, nor did he want to waste effort trying to decipher his intentions.
"Someone, send this item to Young Master Mo's mansion." Chu Chen took out a letter and handed it to a guard. "Also, I will be leaving the capital tonight and will not disturb Mo Yunqing."
He had long anticipated that even if he knelt before Mo Yunqing and begged him, the other party would never agree.
That's why he decided to act first and report later, so as to avoid being forced to accept him after Mo Yunqing left.
In the Mo mansion's study, a maid stood respectfully behind Mo Qianchou. She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at the handsome young man before her.
Mo Qianchou's expression was gloomy, his gaze as sharp as a cold wind.
"Master." The maid trembled with fear and said hesitantly, "Master, do you need this servant to explain?"
"Scram!" After the man's icy voice fell, he flicked his sleeve and left.
The maid breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed.
"Master, this letter was sent by Chu Chen."
Mo Qianchou's brows slightly rose, his tone carrying a chilling coldness: "What did he come for?"
"I asked the people from the Chu family. They said Chu Chen has something very important to see you about." The maid replied respectfully with her head lowered. "Master, you should still see him."
"Mmm, let him in." Mo Qianchou pursed his lips, his expression calm. "Also, prepare a set of clothes."
"Yes, Master."
In the Mo mansion's study, Chu Chen stood by the desk, looking at the young man sitting before him.
The young man's appearance was handsome, his features exquisitely drawn, and a brocade robe accentuated his noble and elegant demeanor, making him look like a graceful young master, gentle as jade.
Yet, the powerful aura emanating from him made people instinctively fear him.
"What you just said, was it sincere or feigned?" Mo Qianchou slowly turned his head, his cold eyes sweeping over Chu Chen.
"Of course, it's sincere." Chu Chen smiled brilliantly. "How could I bear to see the Chu family destroyed by my hand?
Moreover, the Mo family and the Chu family are originally one. If the Chu family is in trouble, how can I stand by and do nothing?"
"Heh!" The man chuckled softly. He stood up, walked to Chu Chen, and grabbed Chu Chen's shoulder.
Chu Chen frowned. He wanted to push Mo Qianchou's hand away, but the man's strength was immense, making it impossible for him to break free.
"Mo Yunqing." Chu Chen gritted his teeth. "Let go of me!"
"Do you think I would believe you?" Mo Qianchou looked down from above at the handsome face before him, his voice chilling.
"Chu Chen, I don't trust you because your ambition is too great, so great that you wouldn't even spare the Chu family. But you are still a Chu by name. If the Chu family perishes, you won't escape."
He was stunned and looked up at the young man before him in disbelief. This was the first time someone had directly stated that he wanted the Chu family to perish! He clearly wanted to protect the Chu family, so what was wrong with that?
"I never thought of seizing power, nor do I have the right to. The Chu family's businesses are spread everywhere. I just want to protect the Chu family, that's all!"
Mo Yunqing slightly hooked the corner of his lips, a cold glint flashing in his phoenix eyes: "If you were truly sincere, why did you conceal Chu Yifeng's whereabouts?"
Chu Chen was silent for a moment and said, "At that time, I was just a good-for-nothing. What could I do even if I knew? His Majesty's command could not be disobeyed."
Although he disdained power struggles, he still followed his father's instructions and concealed his whereabouts.
Mo Yunqing smiled, a half-smile on his lips: "Chu Chen, I underestimated you. It turns out you are smarter than I thought."
"Likewise," Chu Chen snorted.
Mo Yunqing was indeed intelligent, but who could do such a thing? Unless they were crazy!
Mo Qianchou narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Chu Chen. After a long while, he finally released his hand. Chu Chen tidied his clothes and walked towards the study door.
"Chu Chen, remember this." Mo Qianchou stopped. "Chu Yifeng's death was caused by you. I don't care why you concealed his news.
I only hope that from now on, you will not appear before me, otherwise, I won't mind killing you myself."
Chu Chen's figure stiffened. He didn't say anything else and quickly walked out. A moment later, Chu Chen returned to the Imperial Guard headquarters.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold, he saw a group of Imperial Guards walking towards him.
The leading Imperial Guard captain's eyes flashed with amazement the moment he saw Chu Chen, followed by a lewd expression and a lingering smile on his lips.
"Second Young Master Chu, where have you been these past few days? I've been looking for you for a long time. You're finally back. Come, come, come into the house with me, and we brothers can have a good catch-up."
Chu Chen looked at the Imperial Guard captain with disgust, sneered, and walked straight past them, heading out of the courtyard.
The Imperial Guard captain was stunned. Chu Chen had been avoiding him these past few days, unlike his usual self. Today, he wasn't afraid of him?
"Brothers, quickly chase after him!"
In an instant, hundreds of Imperial Guards swarmed forward, blocking Chu Chen's path and surrounding him.
Chu Chen's face turned ashen, his eyes vicious: "Get out of the way!"
The Imperial Guard captain chuckled: "Lord Chu, how can you avoid me? Come, come into the house with me. I've arranged a few girls for you, you'll definitely like them."
"Get lost!"
"Oh, Chu Chen, you're still so hot-tempered. Come, come, let me discipline you... Ouch, it hurts..."