Xu Fufu's brows quirked, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and then he immediately lowered his head. It's a discussion he couldn't participate in, although he naturally supported his brother from the bottom of his heart.

The royal family in its fickleness and lack of loyalty was chilling. Yet, his grandfather, the illustrious chancellor, was the royal family's number one enforcer... or at least number two.

Therefore, there were many things Xu Fufu couldn't comment on.

Chu Mo lifted his head, looking at Xu Zhongliang, and asked with a smile, "What does Chancellor Sir wish me to do?"

Xu Zhongliang's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that this cunning lad before him had implied a shift in his stand just by changing his address.

He didn't even need to ask further. He could only sigh, looking at Chu Mo and said, "I hope you won't betray Great Xia."

Chu Mo sat there, thought for a moment, then laughed and said, "I will never betray Great Xia!"

"You know what I mean." Xu Zhongliang looked at Chu Mo.

Chu Mo gave a self-deprecating smile, "Xu Grandpa, do you think that I have the ability to challenge the royal family?"

"Yes." Xu Zhongliang did not hesitate to nod.

"Why?" In Chu Mo's eyes, flames danced, looking at Xu Zhongliang, "Because of the Prairie?"

Xu Zhongliang simply nodded.

Chu Mo shook his head and gave a bitter smile, "Those soldiers on the Prairie, even if they were mine, what could they do? They can't even defeat Great Qi..."

"In others' hands, perhaps not much, but in your hands, it's not the same." Xu Zhongliang said.

"Grandfather Xu overestimates me. I am not that capable." Chu Mo took a deep breath, leaned back in his chair then said, "In fact, I never had any unusual intentions. I didn't ask for the Medal of Honor, and I didn't ask to be enfeoffed... Even the March General awarded to my grandfather wasn't actively sought by us."

"But those are what you deserve." Xu Zhongliang said calmly.

"Since they are deserved, they shouldn't have to worry about the future implications. This feeling is very uncomfortable. It always gives me a sense that I acquired these... through coercion and public opinion. I always feel that what Emperor bestowed was not voluntary, coupled by constant suspicion."

Chu Mo gave a self-deprecating smile, "I guess once the news of my grandfather's marriage gets out, the Emperor will become even more restless, won't he?"

Xu Zhongliang was silent for a moment before finally nodding, "Right. In fact, everyone knows that you will leave this world sooner or later, it's just a matter of time. Your teacher will definitely arrange your future path. And your grandfather, being alone, even if you were given the greatest honor, in the end... it still belongs to Great Xia."

"But now...things are a bit different, right?" On Chu Mo's face, the mocking smile gradually thickened, he said in a deep voice, "Especially if my grandfather gets married and has a child, if our family has a successor, the Emperor will be even more restless."

Xu Zhongliang just nodded without denial.

"So, at this time, when I ask Grandfather Xu to acknowledge my future grandmother as your sister, this is why you are hesitant, right?" Chu Mo asked directly.

Xu Zhongliang was silent for a moment, but eventually nodded, looking at Chu Mo openly, "Yes."

Xu Fufu sat on the side, a bitter smile on his face. He was thinking, has his brother already grown so strong? Even alone...he could make the monarch of a country dread to this extent. If there were a few hundred thousand soldiers under his command, wouldn't the Emperor be scared and lose his sleep over it?

Chu Mo stood up and said, "Actually, before I came here, although I understood these issues, I hadn't thought about these many problems. Now after listening to Grandfather Xu, it all makes sense. In that case... let's just pretend I never brought up this matter."

Xu Fufu was very worried, and looked at Chu Mo, thinking why did you let those words slip out after all?

Xu Zhongliang took a glance at Chu Mo and said, "Sit down first!"

Chu Mo smiled and said, "Grandfather Xu, I am your junior, and I understand that you are considering for me. But you will always be the head of Great Xia's Cabinet. I understand your thoughts and also understand the Emperor's thoughts. Don't worry, within a month, I will leave Yanhuang City. Not only me, all the people related to me will leave, I will go to my own fief... and also, I will never come back!"

Chu Mo bowed deeply to Xu Zhongliang, "Thank you, Grandfather Xu, for your care over the years. Please take care!"

With that, Chu Mo looked at Xu Fufu and laughed, "Goodbye, my brother!"

"Ah..." Seeing Chu Mo about to leave, Xu Fufu got anxious. He turned to Xu Zhongliang and angrily said, "Grandfather! What did Chu Mo do wrong? Because his merit is too great? Or is it because his potential future is too promising? As the Emperor, can't he be a bit more open-minded? Would Chu Mo really usurp the throne?"

"Impudent!" Xu Zhongliang didn't move from his seat, but his imposing aura erupted, he coldly looked at Xu Fufu, "If you make another reckless comment, I will expel you from the Xu Family!"

This remark enraged Xu Fufu, despite his grandfather being the one he feared the most since childhood. Today, Xu Zhongliang's actions had greatly disappointed him. He always believed that his grandfather was the most capable and responsible person in the world.

However, what he saw today revealed a calculating and cautious politician...literally scared of everything. Most crucially, his grandfather seemed to side with the Emperor!

This was the true reason why Xu Fufu was angry. He understands it, but cannot accept it!

"Chu Mo has never done anything wrong, in Great Xia, for the nation and the people, he has made significant contributions! Without him, the Skybreaker Mountain Range would have fallen... and Qingzhou Mansion would have been lost. Right now, the enemy would be attacking Yanhuang City in a crushing manner!" Xu Fufu glared coldly at his grandfather, "Usurp the throne? It's a load of bull! If not for Chu Mo, Great Xia would already be on the brink of destruction!"

"Get out! Get out of the Xu Family! Never come back!" Xu Zhongliang was furious, he picked up a cup and threw it angrily at Xu Fufu.

Xu Fufu stood there, unmoving.

With a smack, the cup hit Xu Fufu's forehead, and the blood immediately began to flow down.

"Heh, fine, I'll go!" Xu Fufu's eyes filled with tears and he turned and left.

From beginning to end, Chu Mo didn't say a word. After Xu Fufu, stormed off, he gave Xu Zhongliang a deep look. Then, in the eyes of this powerful old man, he saw a touch of helplessness.

Chu Mo gave a smile, said nothing, and gave Xu Zhongliang a fist salute, "Grandfather Xu, don't worry, I will take care of him!"

With that, he turned around and walked out the door.

Xu Zhongliang said nothing, but heaved a sigh, and a complex light flickered in his profound and aged eyes. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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