Ming’an Street, Yan Residence.
Under the service of the maid, Yan Peizhi took off his brocade robe and changed into a loose silk underwear, lying on the carved sandalwood bed.
Two delicate-looking maids kneeled at the foot of the bed, placed his feet on their legs, and gently pressed the acupuncture points on the soles with their hands.
The soles, as one of the sources of Yang Qi, can be massaged to make the floating Yang Qi return to its place, called "guiding fire back to the origin," thereby balancing Yin and Yang in the body, helping to improve sleep.
Lately, Yan Peizhi has been troubled by court affairs, finding it difficult to sleep, and often waking up in the middle of the night.
The reason is naturally because of the Chen family.
Since the Zhou family fell, the Ministry of Revenue has gradually been infiltrated by the Imperial Consort Faction, while the group of officials also stirred up trouble, leveraging the two cases of Barbarian Slave and Red Sand Mine to make a fuss, especially Chen Zhuo, who almost always hit the weak points of the Six Ministries.
Although the losses were not considered heavy, they still made them restless.
The open and secret struggle between the two factions has lasted for years, and the Six Ministries have never been in such a predicant.
"Just one Chen Zhuo is troubleso enough, and now another Chen Mo has appeared, truly a headache..."
Yan Peizhi’s eyes were sowhat dark.
The reason Zhou Chuanbing fell was due to Chen Mo’s actions.
Afterward, he continued to achieve great feats, extinguishing the Demon Clan, killing the Heavenly Demon... Recently, it’s said that he even killed a Grandmaster Realm demon?
It’s really unbelievable to the extre!
Who would have thought, just months ago, Chen Mo was rely a small commander, now he has beco the Deputy Thousand Households of Sky Scale Guard, concurrently serving as the Personal rit Guard and Yulin Lang General!
Moreover, the position of Fire Departnt Thousand Households is vacant, clearly prepared for Chen Mo!
Next year, during the examination, entering the Qilin Pavilion is as good as certain!
"Chen Mo’s rise is so fast, leading to the Empress Faction’s authority in the Sky Scale Guard being further weakened..."
"I wonder what His Highness is thinking, actually entrusting the Imperial Consort’s confidant with heavy responsibilities?"
"It’s truly hard to understand."
Yan Peizhi’s brow furrowed tightly, his emotions inevitably a bit agitated.
"Chen Zhuo has indeed raised a good son."
"Unfortunately, my rebel son is incompetent, only knowing how to be aggressive and fight, unable to be of great use..."
However, the only thing that comforts him is that lately Yan Linghu’s temper has moderated significantly, though he spends his days wandering in the Imperial Music Bureau, at least hasn’t caused any trouble again.
Knock, knock, knock—
At this ti, a knocking sound suddenly echoed.
The maid spoke up, "Master has already rested, if it’s sothing, please wait until tomorrow."
Outside the door ca Yan Linghu’s slightly anxious voice, "Father, it’s , I have sothing urgent to discuss with you."
"What urgent matters could you have, running out of money to visit courtesans again?" Yan Peizhi said irritably, "I’ve told you, if you continue like this, you’ll end up dying on a woman’s belly sooner or later..."
"No, this ti it’s serious business, related to Chen Mo..."
Upon hearing this na, Yan Peizhi couldn’t help but shudder.
He now almost has a psychological shadow over the words "Chen Mo."
"Co in."
The door was pushed open, and the burly Yan Linghu strode in.
"Father..."
"All of you, leave," Yan Peizhi gestured.
"Yes." Several maids bowed and retreated, closing the door tightly.
Yan Peizhi glanced sideways at Yan Linghu, asking, "Tell , what happened? Was it another fight over a woman with Chen Mo?"
"..."
Yan Linghu said helplessly, "Am I really so worthless in your eyes?"
"Isn’t it true?" Yan Peizhi coldly replied, "Haven’t you done this less often? I’ve told you many tis, the beauty of white teeth and moth brows is the axe that cuts nature, if you’re not lustful in color, you can be a husband... Spending days lost in a pile of powder will wear down your essence, what else can you accomplish..."
Seeing Yan Peizhi about to start lecturing again, Yan Linghu couldn’t help but feel a headache, and hurriedly interrupted, "Father, I’ve received accurate information, tonight at the Imperial Music Bureau, Chen Mo conflicted with the Princely Heir..."
? !
Upon hearing this, Yan Peizhi paused, then said incredulously:
"What did you say?"
"Chen Mo fought with Chu Heng?!"
Yan Linghu nodded, "Not just fought, to be precise, Chen Mo intended to kill the Princely Heir, but was stopped by the mansion’s steward, though the Princely Heir was still severely injured, nearly electrocuted..."
Yan Peizhi returned to his senses, speaking seriously, "Are you telling the truth?"
"Absolutely true." Yan Linghu vowed, "I happened to be in a tavern listening to music, when I heard the commotion and ca out, the Princely Heir was already lying on the ground... At that ti, there were many guests in the Imperial Music Bureau, at least a hundred witnessed it!"
"Afterwards, the people from Six Gates and the Military Prison showed up one after another, but Chen Mo was eventually taken away by Eunuch Jin."
Yan Peizhi’s breathing beca slightly quicker.
This rebel son of his, even if incompetent, wouldn’t joke about such matters.
What concept is it to attempt to assassinate an Imperial Family mber in public?
It is one of the ten heinous cris, according to Da Yuan Law, punishable by death by slicing!
Although Chen Mo has a Death Exemption Token, he can escape death but not punishnt!
"It’s really a case of a pillow delivered when one is sleepy!"
"Though I don’t know what conflict Chu Heng has with Chen Mo, with such an incident, the Chen family can absolutely not escape unscathed!"
"No, I must go out! Must seize this opportunity!"
Yan Peizhi quickly got up, dressed, slipped on his shoes, and hurried out.
Then he rembered sothing, returned, took out a money bag and threw it to Yan Linghu, saying, "In the coming days, go to the Imperial Music Bureau more, I want to know the full story of this incident, don’t miss any useful information."
"Rest assured, leave it to ." Yan Linghu nodded.
Yan Peizhi patted him on the shoulder, "Nicely done."
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