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Chu Xuan's merciless words completely tore away the Chu family's fig leaf, exposing their true colors to everyone.

At this moment, Cheng Han felt his legs and feet go weak.

Is he able to hear these things?

He was somewhat annoyed that he hadn't left sooner. Now that he had heard all this, he was sure that neither Chu Xuan nor the Chu family would let him off easily.

I felt a mix of regret and shock.

To be honest, he had suspected that Chu Xuan was behind this, not only to get rid of Chu Zeng and take revenge, but also to use this incident to gain benefits from him.

But he never expected that Chu Xuan would reveal what he had always suspected in front of the Chu family.

Chu Wanqing's hands were ice-cold as she looked at Chu Xuan as if he were a demon.

She did have some discernment in her mind, and although she didn't want to admit it, she knew that Chu Xuan was right.

Why did the family keep secretly investigating Chu Zeng's death? Because he had a good father.

One of the most elite members of the clan's earthly branch also died here.

But if it were someone else, and it was Chu Xuan who died, what would the Chu family do?

It's probably just a pretentious formality, and then it's over.

Who made Chu Xuan have no status and no backing? Even if he dies, no one will speak up for him.

Even Chu Wanqing herself was the same.

The Chu family has many members, and she may not be able to remember who is who.

"Chu Xuan."

Just then, Chu Lian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

“I know that Chu Zeng and the others have always felt guilty towards you, as has the family, but even so, you shouldn’t harbor such great hostility towards the family.”

He spoke in a deep voice, and it was clear that Chu Yifeng had put a lot of effort into training him. Although he was not much older than Chu Xuan, his words were full of the authority of a superior.

His tone carried a hint of subtle arrogance.

“I admit that the family has neglected you all these years, but now the family is willing to make amends. We will no longer pursue the matter of Chu Zeng. Come back with us. Grandpa has been missing you a lot. He said that as long as you are willing to come back, the family will compensate you for everything you have suffered all these years. Grandpa is even willing to personally take you and help you obtain an official position.”

"You know very well that the so-called fiefdom given to you is nothing more than a disguised assignment by the Chu family. You can only be considered a marginal figure in the family. Besides, your Wuming Mountain is a godforsaken place. What kind of achievements can you make in such a place? You also have three slaves with you. Even if you sell Wuming Mountain, you still can't pay their ransom."

“But now you have a better way out. Go back to your grandfather’s side, and everything before will be wiped clean. You will become one of the most core members of the Chu family, with the same status as me, my aunt, and even my father and uncle.”

"Of course, you should speak out as a member of the Chu family and act as a member of the Chu family. Your poems, writings, and properties should all be returned to the Chu family. The Chu family has taken care of you, so it is fair that you repay the Chu family."

"Think about it carefully, isn't what I'm saying making sense?"

Chu Lian spoke in a deep and earnest tone, as if everything he did was for Chu Xuan's sake.

Upon hearing this, Chu Wanqing's eyes lit up.

Yes.

Since Chu Xuan harbors such resentment towards the Chu family because of the hardships he suffered there, and now that the family is willing to compensate him and has made such a great promise, anyone in the world would be driven mad by these conditions.

This is practically grooming him to be the pillar of the Chu family's next generation!

With these promises, Chu Xuan, being the shrewd man he is, surely wouldn't be foolish enough to refuse.

Once they return to their families and are properly comforted and cared for, those so-called hatreds will probably gradually subside.

But just as Chu Wanqing was looking at Chu Xuan expectantly, the latter suddenly let out a cold laugh.

Whose idea is this?

"It belongs to Grandpa. Otherwise, why would we have come all the way here to find you?"

Chu Lian nodded slightly.

"Chu Xuan, if you've had enough of your temper, go back. My aunt and I came together, which is already a rare sign of respect from the family. You can't possibly not see this attitude. How many times in a lifetime can one have such a great opportunity? Once you miss it, it's truly gone forever."

He continued talking to himself, unaware that Chu Xuan's expression grew increasingly grim with each word.

"Heh... Hahahaha!"

At first, he just sneered, but later, Chu Xuan even burst out laughing.

"I see!"

"What are you laughing at? What's so funny?"

Chu Lian looked at him, puzzled.

Unexpectedly, in the next instant, Chu Xuan took the dagger from A Leng's hand and slammed it into the table, only a few inches away from Chu Lian's hand.

Chu Lian was immediately startled and broke out in a cold sweat.

"what are you doing?!"

Chu Lian roared in lingering fear.

But she met Chu Xuan's eyes, which were somewhat bloodshot.

The latter's eyes seemed devoid of any emotion, only a hint of cold-blooded murderous intent.

"Is this the attitude of your Chu family? I haven't heard a single word of respect in your words, only scheming and condescending charity!"

"Chu Lian, Chu Wanqing, don't think I, Chu Xuan, am really a fool. Your intentions are all too obvious. What the Chu family wants is nothing more than the title of 'Poet Immortal' and my businesses. Do you think I don't understand? As long as I agree, all those poems and writings will belong to the Chu family in the future. If you agree, everything will become nothing but empty words, and I will only be able to eke out a living as a mascot for the Chu family."

"I will be firmly controlled by you until I die."

"And you, others want me to go back because they want to take something from me. But you, Chu Lian, are different. You and your father are probably the ones who least want me to go back. My good second uncle must have told you before he came that you can't let me return to the family, right? If I'm not mistaken, you two should have planned to find a chance to kill me if I agreed."

When Chu Xuan said this, he was extremely calm, as if he were not the one who was to be killed.

Upon hearing this, Chu Lian's heart clenched.

He then realized that he had underestimated this illegitimate son he had never met before.

Chu Wanqing's expression also changed drastically.

Second brother and nephew want to kill Chu Xuan? That's unreasonable!

She said quickly.

"You've misunderstood. No, it's not true. Second Brother has always been a refined and gentle person. How could he possibly have murderous intentions towards you? Chu Xuan, the family has wronged you in the past, but don't think of the family as too bad. This time, Second Brother and the others are truly determined to nurture you. Your talent shouldn't be buried in such a small place!"

"Listen to me, go back, stop making a scene, okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xuan looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"Calling you a good-for-nothing is no exaggeration."