When Shen Jiaojiao returned to the mansion, Chu Tianling was already waiting at home. He smiled when he saw her return.

"You're back!"

Shen Jiaojiao ran over and snuggled into his arms: "Hmm! Something happened on my way home today."

Shen Jiaojiao slowly told Chu Tianling what had happened that day.

Noticing that Chu Tianling seemed silent, she asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Chu Tianling said, "I've also run into some trouble here."

Shen Jiaojiao asked curiously, "What is it?"

Do you remember Duan Shuixian from the Kingdom of Women?

Shen Jiaojiao nodded.

Chu Tianling continued, "Today, Duan Shuixian secretly met with Chu Tianyang. I heard that Chu Tianyang is her half-brother!"

Shen Jiaojiao was shocked: "What!"

Chu Tianling didn't elaborate, only saying that he would understand when he arrived at the palace tomorrow.

Sure enough, early the next morning, someone from the palace came to deliver an imperial edict that the emperor summoned him.

The two quickly dressed and went to the study. This time, not only the Emperor and Empress were sitting inside, but also Chu Tianyang and Duan Shuixian.

Chu Tianling and his companion arrived late, and after exchanging greetings, they sat down to one side.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Chu Batian said to Duan Shuixian below, "What important matter do you have to say?"

Chu Tianyang looked at Duan Shuixian with a solemn expression but did not speak.

Duan Shuixian didn't even glance at him. The Imperial Advisor had told her to speak properly, but Chu Tianyang just wouldn't listen, and she couldn't do anything about it.

This is the only option we have.

Duan Shuixian bowed to the Emperor and then said, "Your Majesty, to be honest, your country's second prince, Chu Tianyang, is actually a prince of our country, and he is my half-brother."

Another purpose of this mission to the Xia Kingdom was to bring him back to the Xia Kingdom so that he could be recognized as a member of the Xia family.

"Of course, I know it wasn't easy for the Emperor to raise such a child. We are willing to compensate you. You can state your demands."

Chu Batian remained silent, his face dark.

This tiny little place, how can you speak so rudely? We raised your child, and you just want to take him away with a single sentence? It's not that easy.

He looked down at Chu Tianyang and asked, "Tianyang, what are your thoughts?"

After raising him for so many years, he can't be an ungrateful wretch, can he?

Chu Tianyang was somewhat apprehensive and immediately knelt down: "Father, you are all I have left. You and Mother raised me since I was a child. All my food, clothing and daily necessities were provided by you. I only recognize you, Father."

Chu Tianyang didn't even glance at Duan Shuixian, and continued, "Your son will never easily overturn Father's cultivation just because of a few careless words from others."

Upon hearing this, Chu Batian was overjoyed: "Good! He truly is my son!"

Duan Shuixian was somewhat unhappy:

Tianyang, I heard that your mother is gone too. Your father has his own son, and the throne is left to his son. It has nothing to do with you. If you stay here, you can only be a prince.

"Things will be different if you come back with me. For one thing, you'll have three thousand beauties in your harem, each one stunningly beautiful—I can guarantee that."

Chu Batian sat at the head of the table, watching the events unfold below without saying a word.

Chu Tianyang expressed his disinterest: "What would I do with so many women? They're not for breeding sows!"

Shen Jiaojiao chuckled and couldn't help but laugh out loud, then covered her mouth with her hand.

Chu Tianyang continued, "One drop of semen is worth ten drops of blood. You want my treasure? No way!"

Duan Shuixian's face turned red with anger: "How could you talk like that! You're making me so angry!"

Shen Jiaojiao lowered her head, struggling to suppress her laughter. She really hadn't expected Chu Tianyang to be so sharp-tongued.

Chu Batian and the Empress tactfully drank tea; they wanted to laugh, but they couldn't bring themselves to do it.

Chu Tianyang has been spending the last few days with Chen Baozhu, and he's having a wonderful time.

It was as if a new world had opened up in his mind; he felt like he was speaking differently now.

Once you understand this, everything will fall into place. This group of Narcissus and his friends clearly have nothing good in mind!

What's free is often the most expensive.

There are so many women over there, I'd be exhausted. No way, absolutely not.

Duan Shuixian outwardly said, "Since you don't want to go, I won't force you. Of course, you're welcome to go anytime you want."

By the way, the Imperial Advisor asked me to give you this necklace when I came. Please keep it, even if it's just as a keepsake.

Or, if they decide to come someday, this can serve as a signal, and the guards will understand immediately.

After saying that, Duan Shuixian took out a small wooden box and held it in mid-air.

Chu Tianyang didn't really want it, and since he wasn't going to take it, what would he do with it?

However, seeing that the narcissus hand was hanging there for a long time without moving, as if it wouldn't leave unless he took it, he had no choice but to reach out and take it.

In front of everyone, the box was opened, and inside was a silver necklace, the design of which was very similar to the one they had found before.

The only difference is that the letters below it are CTY.

Shen Jiaojiao's eyes flashed, and she asked Duan Shuixian, "Miss Duan, what is written on the bottom of this chain? I've never seen it before."

Duan Shuixian said with a smug look, "This kind of chain was invented by our national teacher. It's called an abbreviation, which means Chu Tianyang."

Shen Jiaojiao chimed in, "How amazing! What's your Imperial Advisor's name? What kind of person is he?"

Duan Shuixian turned to look at Shen Jiaojiao: "Why are you asking so many questions?"

Shen Jiaojiao said innocently, "I just think this necklace is pretty and I want one too."

Duan Shuixian didn't know whether she believed it or not, but just replied with some useless words: "Our national advisor is the smartest and most capable person in the country, named Duan Jiaojiao."

Shen Jiaojiao understood that she didn't want to say more, and only said, "Oh my! I didn't expect you to be named Jiaojiao too, what a coincidence!"

I really want to know who this Jiao Jiao is.

Chu Tianyang felt he had finished speaking and planned to leave. He was quite bored and would have preferred to find Baozhu instead.

He immediately said, "Father, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

Chu Batian knew he didn't intend to run away with anyone, so he was relieved and nodded to let him go.

As Duan Shuixian watched the man leave, she began to think to herself, "Since open methods won't work, I'll try covert ones. I heard he has a pregnant princess."

If you kidnap his queen and use that to force him to leave, he will definitely be willing to go.

If they find a weakness, they can be easily manipulated.

Shen Jiaojiao wanted to hear more exciting stuff, but this was all she got...

Ugh, this is boring, I'm leaving.

Seeing that most people had left, Duan Shuixian had no choice but to leave as well.