At this moment, Chu Chen was leading a thousand Jin Yi Wei in pursuit of Chu Yichen's whereabouts.
The commander of the Jin Yi Wei, Wang Zhizhong, looked anxious and said nervously, "My lord, what should we do now?"
"The shadow army around Chu Yichen is extremely powerful, we are no match for them!"
The bunch of good-for-nothings in the Chu family couldn't even deal with the Mo family's shadow army, let alone deal with Mo Yunqing.
Chu Chen's face was somber, his gaze cold. "Those people like Chu Yunfeng, do they really think I don't know they betrayed me?"
"What?" Chu Chen's lips curved into a mocking smile. "They want to defect to the Mo family, how can I tolerate them? I've already sent people to intercept them, and the result should be known tomorrow."
"As long as they are alive, I can control the Mo family!"
"My lord is wise." Although the Chu family was the overlord of Chu Family Village, the people in the Chu family were all weaklings and couldn't control the entire Chu family.
Only Mo Yunqing was different. He was an orphan and had no ties.
He was not afraid of infamy, nor was he afraid of their revenge, but he was afraid... Mo Yunqing would not be willing to work for him.
Now, he finally understood why Mo Yunqing had refused him.
"My lord," Wang Zhizhong frowned slightly, and said worriedly, "If Mo Yunqing doesn't cooperate with us, what will we use to fight him?"
"This is the Chu family's weakness."
The Chu family's weakness was that no one was willing to be controlled by others.
Only then would Mo Yunqing help him.
"My lord, in the current situation, it's probably difficult for us to deal with the Mo family. How about we retreat for now?"
Chu Chen shook his head. "You don't understand. Our Chu family has been pushed to the edge of a cliff. If we don't act this time, we will never have a chance to turn things around."
"But..."
"Alright, let's return to the capital first and await the Emperor's orders."
Chu Chen withdrew his gaze, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. Only with the Emperor's intervention could they contend with the Mo family and suppress Mo Yunqing's arrogance.
It was a pity that the Emperor always valued Mo Yichen and favored Chu Yiqing, no matter how many mistakes Chu Yiqing made.
He could always protect him from death, which made him the most furious.
Chu Chen took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the distant mountains and rivers.
"Commander Wang, you may go and rest."
"Yes, my lord." Wang Zhizhong cupped his fists and took his leave.
After Wang Zhizhong left, a cold glint appeared in Chu Chen's eyes.
He strode forward, and just as he reached the doorway, he suddenly stopped, his pupils contracting.
Inside the room, Mo Yunqing was sitting at the table, leisurely sipping tea, holding a jade cup with a lazy and unrestrained posture.
Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating his handsome and wicked face. His black robe made him appear even more cold.
Chu Chen's eyes widened in surprise. How could Mo Yunqing be here? When did he arrive?
Thinking of this, Chu Chen's expression gradually returned to calm, and he slowly walked into the room.
"Brother Chu." Chu Chen walked calmly to Mo Yunqing's side, picked up a wine cup from the table, and took a sip. His voice was gentle, "Why are you here?"
Mo Yunqing glanced at him and asked indifferently, "Are you looking for me?"
Chu Chen smiled. "Brother Yunqing, I've been busy chasing fugitives these past few days, so I didn't visit last night. I'll toast you as an apology."
Mo Yunqing raised an eyebrow. "Brother Chu, just say what you have to say. There's no need to beat around the bush."
Chu Chen smiled bitterly. "Actually, I came to see you about something."
"Hmm." Mo Yunqing took a sip of tea.
"You are the direct descendant of the Mo family, and Mo Yichen is your brother. Who do you think is more suitable to inherit the Mo family?"
Chu Chen's eyes were fixed on Mo Yunqing, as if afraid of seeing any anomaly in his expression.
Mo Yunqing smiled faintly and shook his head. "I have no interest in fighting for it."
"Yunqing, I believe you are not a person who covets power, but this is the responsibility of the Chu family. I can only shamelessly beg you."
"You should know that I have no feelings for the Chu family. I don't want my mother to be involved in this.
She is just an ordinary woman. I don't want her to worry about this."
Mo Yunqing put down his teacup, his gaze calm.
His thoughts had not changed since childhood. Even if the Chu family was in danger, he had never participated.
"Yunqing, I must beg you this time." Chu Chen's face was full of seriousness. "If you don't help me, the entire Chu family will be finished!"
"Why?"
Chu Chen gave a bitter smile, cupping the teacup in his hands, his eyes filled with pain. "Mo Yunqing, I know you don't like to hear this, but you are indeed a member of the Mo family.
And only you can accomplish this matter!"
"I don't care what kind of person you are in the Mo family. I will not interfere in the Chu family's affairs, unless you threaten my mother."
Mo Yunqing stood up. "Furthermore, my mother owes your Chu family nothing. If you dare to harm her even a little, I, Mo Yunqing, will never forgive you!"
Chu Chen's face stiffened for a moment, then he gave a bitter smile. "You misunderstand me. I didn't harm Madam Mo.
I would never do such a wicked thing. After all, my father is still alive, and I don't have the courage to commit patricide. But my father... is gone."
Mo Yunqing stopped, turned to look at Chu Chen's aged face, his eyes filled with a daze.
"My father died for the country." Chu Chen's lips curved into a sneer. "I remember back then, he used his life to save you and let you escape safely.
You were ungrateful and abandoned him, almost letting him die at the hands of the enemy! My father hated you for this his entire life! Yet you still chose to leave the Chu family."
Mo Yunqing's fingers tightened around the teacup in his hand. He raised his head, closed his eyes, and concealed the sorrow flowing in his eyes.
"My father died blocking a knife for me. I will remember this debt." Chu Chen opened his eyes and looked at Mo Yunqing coldly.
"Yunqing, I hope you can help me. You can name any condition."
"Any condition?" Mo Yunqing gently stroked the teacup between his fingers, a sarcastic smile on his lips.
The image of that man's bewitching face flashed in his mind. His gaze gradually firmed, and when he opened his eyes again, they had returned to their usual coldness.
"I want you to die!" Chu Chen's face turned ashen. "You..."
Mo Yunqing threw the teacup, smashing it against Chu Chen. With a crisp crack, it shattered.
Blood splattered from the teacup, landing on Chu Chen's clothes.
Chu Chen stared blankly at his chest, his dull gaze fixed on the shattered porcelain of the teacup.
He looked up, staring blankly at Mo Yunqing. At this moment, he felt as if he could not see this man clearly.
Chu Chen's chest heaved violently. "Why?"
His voice was hoarse, his legs trembling severely. He clenched his fists and said word by word, "Why do you want to kill me?"