Heaven Slaying Blade

"He didn't become a general immediately upon joining the army," Chu Mo said softly, "My grandfather never married in his life. He started as a mere soldier, step by step, earned his military exploits and became a general. He dedicated his life to this country. His achievements were illustrious, rarely ever losing a battle! Before my grandfather, there were no notable figures in the Fan Family, no officials, so he had no background. Among the common people, the old man's reputation is not very high because not many people know about him."

The Emperor remained silent.

Fang Mingtong and Xu Zhongliang also fell silent, their eyes glinted with a touch of emotion.

Especially Fang Mingtong, who had served under Fan Wudi when he first joined the military.

However, his family, the Fang Family, was a wealthy family in Great Xia. Fang Mingtong had been cultivating in sect from a young age, his strength was formidable, his abilities were outstanding, and with the support of his family, he got promoted very quickly.

Indeed, he was capable and qualified to become the Commander-in-chief of Great Xia, no one could doubt that. But the issue is, if Fan Wudi had the same family background, that stubborn old man, up until today...should not only be a general!

"I once asked my grandfather why he doesn't care about his reputation. My grandfather told me, 'What is reputation? It's like clouds in the sky, floating, a gust of wind comes, and it's gone. I asked my grandfather, 'Then what are you?' He told me, 'He wants to be a mountain! A mountain that stretches across the border...that the enemy can't cross!'"

Chu Mo's eyes were a bit red as he continued, "If it weren't for me, there might not even be a Fan Residence in Yanhuang City. But because I exist, there is an additional General's residence in Yanhuang City, a rundown... General's residence! Even though I am his only grandson that he dotes on, but do you know? From the day grandfather brought me home, to yesterday, it's been more than a decade and Fan Residence didn't have a single maid! It was me who brought several maids back home yesterday, because I felt, some things, I just couldn't handle alone. Even so, I was worried, would grandfather scold me when he returns."

Chu Mo slightly lifted his head, took a deep breath, and said, "Fan residence is very rundown, there aren't many decent rooms indoors. It was also me, when I returned from the Prairie, I brought back some materials from Primordial Beasts, exchanged them for some money, let steward One-Armed Uncle repair the leaky rooms, and then, used the much larger portion of the remaining money to help the women and children whose family members had sacrificed on the battlefield. Because all these years, that's what my grandfather...has been doing! But has he gained any reputation as a result? No!"

Chu Mo's voice was not loud, nor was it intense. But strangely enough, the three people present all felt as if they'd been struck by thunder.

Even the rough and bold Commander-in-chief Fang Mingtong, couldn't help but fall silent.

Chu Mo looked at the Emperor, "Do you know why, even after doing so many good deeds, my grandfather still doesn't have a good reputation?"

The Emperor looked at Chu Mo, remaining silent, not saying a word.

"Because he has never done these things under his own name!" Chu Mo looked earnestly at the Emperor, "The name my grandfather uses, is the nation's name! My grandfather tells those women and children he has aided, that it is the nation helping them! The nation has never abandoned them! The Emperor has also never abandoned them! Your Majesty, if you feel my grandfather has no right to say this, then please tell him personally that he's wrong!"

"He...he isn't wrong!" The emperor paused for a moment, and said, "He's doing a great job."

"So, would such a seasoned old soldier, a soldier who has practically devoted his whole life to the nation, commit the malicious slander that Zhao Yi accused him of?" Chu Mo looked at the Emperor and asked slowly.

"No." The Emperor also took a deep breath, looked at Chu Mo, and said softly, "I...was wrong! I apologize to you!"

"Your Majesty!" Xu Zhongliang and Fang Mingtong both felt a creepy sensation, looking at the emperor in shock.

The monarch of a nation personally apologizing to someone, what does that signify? Regardless of what it meant, anyway ... both of them agreed that it was probably not a good thing by any means!

The Emperor waved his hand gently, "You need not worry, right is right, and wrong is wrong, I was wrong with my words. Even though, originally, I just wanted to probe the temper of this young man, but I ended up overshooting it a bit, unintentionally offending a person as admirable as Senior General Fan."

At this moment, Chu Mo was somewhat dazed, thinking what's going on? Testing me? What kind of test?

The Emperor looked at Chu Mo, whose face was filled with confusion and chuckled, "I wanted to see what kind of person is this young man who saved my daughter!"

"Ah?" Chu Mo was truly surprised this time; he looked at the Emperor in astonishment, "Saved your daughter? That rumor...is true? This...how is that possible?"

"Do you know about that rumor?" The Emperor looked at Chu Mo with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

Chu Mo honestly nodded, "I heard about it after I came back, but thought it was untrue all the time."

"It's true." The Emperor lightly replied, "She wasn't born of my wife. Her mother was one of the disciples of a clan. Sixteen years ago, she and I had an incidental me, and then she was conceived."

Chu Mo's heart was pounding. He didn't expect to accidentally discover the Emperor's secret.

"Afterward, her mother returned to the clan and gave birth to her there. That's where she was brought up until this year when I brought her back to admit our relationship. I have always felt guilty and that I owe this daughter of mine. As a result, I did not announce this event much and I have not been as strict with her as I have been with other princesses. I never thought things would turn out this way." The Emperor's face showed a trace of anger, "I'm lucky that she wasn't harmed, otherwise..."

The Emperor didn't continue his words, but the killing intent was obvious in his eyes.

However, the Emperor smiled lightly and looked at Chu Mo, "You saved my daughter once, and then you made a big contribution on the Prairie. One hero medal... I think it's not enough. What else do you want or, your grandfather?"

Chu Mo shook his head and seriously looked at the Emperor, "When I saved her, I didn't know who she was. Even if later because of this matter, I was retaliated against and forced to leave Yanhuang City, I've never regretted it, nor have I ever complained. I've also never thought of asking for something in return. On the Prairie, I just wanted to do something for my own country. The reason why I used an alias was to prevent possible troubles in the future. So no, I never thought about reward too."

"If you have made contributions, you naturally deserve rewards, you can't possibly wish for me to be unjust can you?" The Emperor looked at Chu Mo, "How about promoting your grandfather?"

"No!" Chu Mo decisively replied, "My grandfather's status today was fought for by himself. Grandfather has been teaching me since I was little, everything has to be achieved through your own hard work."

"Then, how about I marry my daughter to you?" A peculiar smile appeared on the Emperor's face. With so much preparation, he finally expressed his thoughts.

Incorporating such a young man with a grand background and merit could become a great aid!

Xu Zhongliang and Fang Mingtong were somewhat stunned, but the two of them barely smiled, looking at each other and thinking to themselves: It seems like the Emperor is really fond of this young man.

Could anyone marry the princess of the royal family?

Chu Mo frowned, and said, "I already fancy someone."

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Honestly, before I went live, I had a couple of back-up chapters, well... three backup chapters, which I thought wasn't so bad. Even if I had an outburst, writing two more chapters would be enough.

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