The Alluring Phoenix Dance Under the Heavens
Liu Ruoruo had no way to deal with Mo Shangqiu, so she called the servants out of the residence to invite Chen Shuheng back to the residence. Today, Chen Shu Heng had just been promoted to Duke of the State because he had presented a beauty to the Emperor. When the emperor was happy, he would give him the title of Duke.
At this moment, Chen Shuheng was drinking with a few ministers in the court. Tomorrow, the plaque would be hung up and it would become the Public House. If they didn't curry favor now, when would they? The ministers discussed. He invited Chen Shu Heng to drink at Yue Yang Tower. Chen Shu Heng knew that they wanted to curry favor with him, so he did not decline.
The servant ran a few streets and was so tired that he finally reached Yue Yang Tower. He lay in front of the gate of Yue Yang Tower and panted heavily. After resting for a while and adjusting his breathing, he stepped into Yue Yang Tower.
"Duke of Chen, let me toast you." The man who spoke was in his 30s or 40s and had a few wrinkles on his face. He said respectfully to Chen Shuheng.
"Hey, Lord Zhang, please." Chen Shuheng had a peaceful expression on his face as he stared at Zhang Rui, who was toasting him.
Everyone in the court knew that Zhang Rui was not a good official. There was nothing he would not do for corruption and bribery. The reason why he was sucking up to Chen Shuheng here was nothing more than to have a bigger backer.
"Duke, please enjoy your meal." Beside Zhang Rui sat a man of the same age. He was dressed in green and had a scholarly aura. He was a sixth-rank civil official, but he was also sucking up to Zhang Rui. They had all become bootlickers.
Chen Shuheng picked up his chopsticks and was about to eat when there was a knock on the door.
"Master, Furen invites you to return to the residence.”The servant's voice sounded on time, interrupting Chen Shuheng and the others 'gathering.
Chen Shu Heng stood up and cupped his hands." Milords, I have something to do at home. I will take my leave."”
Zhang Rui and the others also stood up and cupped their hands. "State Duke, please get busy first. We'll meet again another day.”
"Good, good, good." Chen Shu Heng repeatedly agreed and no longer declined. He lifted his clothes and walked past Zhang Rui.
Zhang Rui and the others sent Chen Shuheng out of Yue Yang Tower and back to the private room. After closing the door, Zhang Rui's expression immediately changed.
"Didn't you rely on marrying the Prime Minister's daughter to climb to your current position step by step?”
"Brother Xu, don't say that. Be careful that the walls have ears.”Zhang Rui reminded Xu Wen that this was indeed the sixth-rank civil official. He looked aloof from worldly affairs, but he was actually ambitious.
The two of them sat down and drank some wine. After chatting for a while, they returned to their respective residences.
Chen Shuheng rushed to the Chen residence in anger. In the past, he was afraid of Liu Ruoruo, but it didn't mean that he would be restrained by her in the future. It had better be something big or else he wouldn't let Liu Ruoruo off. Today, he would tell her that he, Chen Shuheng, would be the one in charge of the family from now on.
The servant followed behind and saw their master's gloomy face. He didn't dare to breathe too loudly and followed behind obediently.
They didn't dare to mention what happened in the manor. If they angered their master, who knew what kind of punishment he would receive? His life was more important.
Chen Shuheng had just stepped into the house when Liu Ruoruo threw herself into his arms and cried.
Mo Shangqiu looked coldly at Liu Ruoruo. What a b * tch who knew how to act. She felt disgusted and carefully looked at the man who was holding Liu Ruoruo.
This was her father, the person who abandoned her and her mother. From his eyebrows, he could see the charm of his youth. He should have been a handsome man when he was young. No wonder his mother was poisoned by him. She was already in her forties, but there were very few wrinkles on her face. She had really taken good care of herself.
"Master, I don't know where this cheap girl came from, but she came to the residence to cause trouble. This concubine chased her out, but she hit this concubine instead. You must seek justice for me!" Liu Ruoruo pointed at Mo Shangqiu. She was crying her eyes out in Chen Shuheng's arms. She had long lost her demeanor as the head of the family.
Chen Shuheng followed Liu Ruoruo's finger and looked over, coincidentally meeting Mo Shangqiu's gaze as she sized him up. Their eyes communicated in the air, and Chen Shuheng was stunned. This pair of eyes seemed to belong to a person.
He had not seen her for more than ten years. He wondered how she was doing and whether she had remarried. Back then, he didn't have any power in his hands, so he had no choice but to chase her out of the residence. He didn't know that she hated him in her heart.
Chen Shu Heng's eyes were dull, but he immediately thought about it. There was still no news of her until now. Could this lady be someone close to her? Did he send her here to deliver a message?
"Who is Young Lady? Why did you barge into my Chen Manor in broad daylight?”Chen Shu Heng's expression was calm, but his heart had long been unable to hold it in. Perhaps he would be able to find her soon.
"You are Chen Shuheng?" Mo Shangqiu raised an eyebrow, half serious and half casual.
"I am." Chen Shuheng wondered if Wan 'er had told her his name.
"In the past ten years, have you ever looked for her?”Mo Shangqiu didn't know why she was asking Chen Shuheng so much nonsense. Back then, he had already abandoned both mother and son. What was the use of asking this now? Her mother would not be able to come back either.
Chen Shuheng saw that Mo Shangqiu was calm and collected a second ago, but in the next second, her face was tense. Could it be…
"You know where she is?" Chen Shuheng grabbed Mo Shangqiu's hand excitedly, leaving Liu Ruoruo to the side.
Liu Ruoruo looked at the excited Chen Shuheng and a trace of light flashed in her eyes.
Ruthless. After so many years, this old fart still hadn't forgotten that slut.
Mo Shangqiu did not expect Chen Shuheng to be so agitated. Could it be that he had looked for his mother? He began to feel puzzled.
When Chen Shuheng saw that Mo Shangqiu did not reply, he realized that he had been rude. He let go of Mo Shangqiu's hand and looked up at the people in the courtyard, feeling dissatisfied.
"What are you waiting for? Get down." Chen Shuheng shouted at the people who had left the courtyard. He wanted to find Wan 'er. He wanted to find her.
"Master." Liu Ruoruo called out to Chen Shuheng aggrievedly, but Chen Shuheng didn't even look at her. Right now, he only wanted to know Mo Wanxin's whereabouts, so how could he care about Liu Ruoruo?
Liu Ruoruo saw that Chen Shuheng didn't care about her existence, so she left hatefully and went to her own courtyard. When she returned to her room, she heard the sound of things breaking.
Liu Ruoruo threw the ornaments in the room without any pity. These vases were all given to her by her father. Which one of them was not priceless, but she used them as venting products.
Mo Shangqiu was invited to the study by Chen Shuheng. Only his parents were left in the study. Mo Shangqiu did not stand on ceremony and casually sat down.
She raised her eyebrows and looked at Chen Shuheng. She wanted to see what kind of explanation he would give her.
Chen Shuheng saw that Mo Shangqiu did not speak and was anxious to know Mo Wanxin's whereabouts. He was the only one who could speak.
"Miss, do you know where Wan 'er is?”Chen Shuheng could not hide the joy in his eyes, and even his tone became lighter.
"You want to know?" Mo Shangqiu did not answer but asked a question instead. In her heart, she despised Chen Shuheng even more. She had not looked for her mother for so many years, and now she heard news of her mother. He was as anxious as a dog. Why wasn't he anxious in the past? He looked like he was suffering.
"If Young Lady knows, please tell this old master so that this old master can send someone to look for her.”Chen Shuheng was indulging in wild fantasies. He did not notice the mocking look in Mo Shangqiu's eyes at all. Was she going to look for her mother's grave now?
"I'm afraid you won't be able to find her." Mo Shangqiu calmly recounted the fact that her mother was no longer alive. However, his heart was in turmoil, and his hatred for Chen Shuheng increased.
"If I can't find her, does she not want to see me?”Chen Shuheng sat on the chair in a daze. Mo Shangqiu felt very comfortable looking at him like this.
She wanted to take it back slowly. They had to pay back what they owed their mother. The corners of Mo Shangqiu's lips curled up, and the smile in her eyes deepened.
"She gave birth to a daughter." Mo Shangqiu's face was filled with joy, but she was observing Chen Shuheng's every move.
"Daughter." Chen Shu Heng lowered his head and muttered to himself. That's right, how could he forget that Wan 'er was chased out of the residence because she was pregnant? That daughter was his flesh and blood. In order for her to give birth to the child safely, he had no choice but to make that move.
The child that Wan 'er was pregnant with was his. She was not involved with anyone else. But at that time, he was incompetent and could not even protect the mother and daughter.
Chen Shuheng's head was lowered. Mo Shangqiu did not see the emotions in his eyes. He was feeling depressed. Chen Shuheng raised his head again, his eyes shining.
"Do you know where my daughter is?" Chen Shuheng waited expectantly for Mo Shangqiu to answer him.
Mo Shangqiu was stunned. She did not expect Chen Shuheng to suddenly ask about her existence. She could not tell what she was feeling in her heart. Did he care about the mother and daughter or was he just pretending? Mo Shangqiu thought that he must have faked it. Could it be that he didn't know who harmed his mother?
"Far away." Mo Shangqiu's voice was even colder than before. She should hate everyone here.
Only then did Chen Shuheng carefully size up Mo Shangqiu again. Her eyes were really exactly the same as Mo Wanxin's, but they didn't look alike.
Chen Shuheng stood up from his chair and quickly walked over to Mo Shangqiu.
"You're really my daughter. I've finally found you.”Chen Shuheng wanted to hug Mo Shangqiu, but Mo Shangqiu avoided his embrace slightly.
"Father." A young girl's voice came from outside the door, breaking the awkward atmosphere between the two of them.
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