Chu Wushuang was stunned for a moment. She had never thought that Chen Mo would say such treacherous words for her sake.
Standing there in a daze, feeling guilty, moved, sad, and a mixture of emotions, she didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Chen Mo, your master was buried just yesterday!"
The anger in Lin Yuling's tone made Chu Wushuang feel it personally, and she felt very scared. After being together for so long, this was the first time she saw her master getting angry with someone close to him.
Chen Mo said without changing his expression: "Even if Master is knowledgeable, he will agree with the junior's decision. As for which is more important, let future generations comment."
"you......"
Lin Yuling pointed at Chen Mo, her body trembling with anger: "Okay! Go ahead, no one wants to care! Don't ever meet me again!"
"Thank you, senior!"
Chen Mo bowed his hands, took Chu Wushuang's hand and was about to leave, but saw Lin Yuling was so angry that she almost fainted. Chu Wushuang was so frightened that she hurriedly broke away and rushed to him: "Master! Master! Don't scare me, hurry up Wake up..."
"Go, go..." Lin Yuling's eyes were dim and she waved weakly to the two of them: "You two are not children anymore. You can control your own behavior."
"Master! I'm not going anywhere! I'm not going back!"
Chu Wushuang cried in panic again. When Chen Mo saw this, he picked her up without any expected resistance. With the soft jade in his arms, Chen Mo said righteously:
"If you delay for a few more days, you won't even be able to see your loved ones for the last time after the burial! Since you are in trouble, then I will be the sinner!"
"No! Chen Mo, let me go!!"
Chu Wushuang struggled in front of Chen Mo, but it was a pity that a weak woman could not escape Chen Mo's plan. He lightly tapped her neck, and Chu Wushuang fainted immediately.
After everything cleared up, Lin Yuling returned to her normal expression. She glanced at Chen Mo and said teasingly:
"How does it feel to let me cooperate with you and deceive Wushuang?"
"This is a white lie, not cheating." Chen Mo said as he carried Chu Wushuang behind him, taking her away just like he did in Kuyin Village.
Lin Yuling sighed: "Just don't let her down."
After hearing this, Chen Mo did not answer the question, but instead said: "After this is over, where should we meet?"
.......
"Senior Lin said it's in Xianyun Valley."
It was already dark, and the two of them rested in a cave. Chen Mo lit a fire, and they sat facing each other.
There was deep darkness in the cave, and stars twinkled outside.
Chu Wushuang had woken up, and the first thing she asked about was her master. After learning about her condition, Chu Wushuang shed tears again blaming herself.
"Don't cry." Chen Mo said, "Let the past go by. We are still a few hours away from Chudu. I will rest here for the night and I can rush back before noon tomorrow."
Chen Mo had something he kept in his heart and would never tell anyone about it. In fact, it was easy to find an inn to stay in, but he didn't choose it in order to create opportunities for the two of them to get along.
Now it seems that he was half successful.
Chu Wushuang was looking at him from behind the firelight with a complicated look that was difficult to fathom.
"Junior brother, thank you." She said softly, as quietly as the drizzle that moistens things in early spring.
Chen Mo said: "I would be happier if you didn't call me Junior Brother."
Chu Wushuang said: "But I am a few years older than you."
"We are all cultivators and should be compared based on our age of cultivation." Chen Mo was very self-aware and quietly changed the comparison method.
"Then you can't compare. I've been with Master since I was five years old."
"Oh?" Chen Mo was very interested. He wanted to know more about her, so he attracted her to continue.
"I am the daughter of General Chu Chengfeng, and I have three brothers in front of me." Chu Wushuang's calm tone seemed to be telling someone else's story:
"Master Lin once received some favors from Emperor Chu, and my father saved Emperor Chu, so he gave this immortal destiny to our General's Mansion. By some mistake, it fell on me like this."
Chen Mo said sharply: "I'm afraid none of your three brothers have spiritual roots."
"Yes." Chu Wushuang nodded: "Otherwise it wouldn't be my turn to become a cultivator."
This should count me lucky...
Chen Mo was thinking about this, but he didn't say it out loud: "Have you ever gone back to see them over the years?"
"I saw it once eight years ago. My eldest brother took over my father's former position and was named General of the Western Conquest by the Emperor of Chu. He guarded the border of the Western Desert for the Chu Kingdom. It has been seven years now."
"The second brother has no future and is idle all day long. Fortunately, he has his father to support him and has not done anything bad yet."
"Where is third brother?" Chen Mo asked.
"Third brother is obsessed with the court. The last time I went back was short, I didn't see him." Chu Wushuang said regretfully.
Chen Mo stood up and stamped his feet to let his sleepiness dissipate a little: "Don't worry, I will do my best to catch the murderer and make them pay with blood."
Chu Wushuang listened and said nothing.
"It's getting late. You should rest. I'll go outside for a while."
Chen Mo extinguished the fireworks with one palm. These things would attract wild beasts at night. Although it was just a matter of raising his hands to solve the problem, he didn't want to cause trouble.
"Teacher...Chen Mo."
Hearing Chu Wushuang's cry, Chen Mo suddenly stopped and looked back.
"Junior brother, give me some time."
After hearing this, Chen Mo was shocked. Although he was ecstatic, he couldn't express it clearly.
"Let's wait until this matter is over. We should all calm down and think carefully." He said while controlling his emotions as much as possible.
"......Um."
When Chen Mo heard a vague promise, he knew in his heart that there was a 70% chance of winning in this matter. He only needed to solve Chudu's troubles and he would be able to achieve a complete victory.
After leaving the cave, the moonlight outside was brighter, which made Chen Mo couldn't help but think of a few lines in the poem: Extinguish the candle and feel the full light, feel the dew in the clothes, can't bear to give away the gift, but still have a good night's sleep. Not just in dreams, but in reality too! Chen Mo sighed leisurely.
...
Chudu, as the name suggests, is the center of the Chu State. Whether it is the influence on the jurisdiction of the territory or the trade with neighboring countries, it can be said to be the well-deserved capital city.
Starting from Qingping Pass in the north and reaching Changning Mansion of Zhao State in the south, the core hub where the capital of Chu is located is known as the apple of the emperor's eye. It is also the lifeblood of the intersection of rivers in several countries, so it is not surprising that it is prosperous.
The general of Chu State has the same real power as the great Sima of Wei State. The Taiwei of Qin State is one of the three princes. His residence is located in the center of the Chu capital, second only to the center of the imperial palace.
At this moment, the General's Mansion was in solemn white. The plaque, the gate, and the stone lion in front of the door were all covered with white cloth. There was constant mourning and joy. From the servants and housekeepers to the family members and relatives, everyone was wearing hemp and mourning, and they were handled in an orderly manner. Take care of all the complicated matters.
When Chu Wushuang arrived, almost no one stopped her. The eight servants allowed her and Chen Mo to break in without even asking.
Although no one knew her identity, the housekeeper had previously said that intruders should be reported immediately instead of being suppressed. Violators, regardless of their identity, would be executed on the spot without mercy.
Dereliction of duty pales in comparison to death. What's more, after knowing that the woman in front of them was the master's fourth daughter, the servants were even more grateful that they had escaped death.
Chu Chengfeng's mourning hall was located in the main hall, and the coffin was still parked there. Chen Mo looked from a distance and saw about twenty or thirty family members in the house. The brazier, paper money, and swaying flames distorted and blurred the picture in front of him.
"Dad!" Chu Wushuang's mood collapsed again. Chen Mo did not stop her and watched her throw herself to the coffin. Only then did her family members recognize Chu Wushuang. They both sighed and felt extremely sad. .
The female family members hugged each other and cried together. Chen Mo had just experienced this and didn't want to see others crying anymore. He saluted the coffin and stood silently aside in the hall.
The tree was still but the wind was still blowing. Chen Mo's low-key behavior still attracted a few prying eyes. Chen Mo had a brief perception: three men and one woman, the older one might be the housekeeper of the Chu Mansion. As for the two of them, The young man was obviously Chu Wushuang's second and third brother.
That woman is naturally Chu Chengfeng's first wife, who is about sixty years old. "I wonder if she is Wu Shuang's mother. I forgot to ask yesterday." Chen Mo thought with some regret.
"Little brother, please come here."
Chen Mo clearly noticed that the middle-aged man winked, and then the old housekeeper quietly walked to him and made a gesture to ask for instructions.
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