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Father, Father.
You still know I am your father. Now even His Majesty is aware of it, and the whole city is in an uproar. His Majesty demands an explanation; you should speak for yourself.
The two knelt on the ground, their faces drained of color.
The Concubine seemed to already know her fate, collapsing on the ground, unable to utter a word.
Since ancient times, the status of a Concubine has been incredibly low. Unless favored, they rank only slightly higher than an outer garment.
Chu He was at a loss for what to do; this matter had escalated beyond control.
Chen Chuhe gritted his teeth and moved forward a few steps on his knees, saying, "Father, this incident is solely the doing of Child; it has nothing to do with anyone else. I know I have committed a grave mistake and am willing to die as penance, only asking for your protection for the innocent."
With that, he lay prostrate on the ground.
His father widened his eyes in disbelief, not expecting his son to feel this way.
"Are you truly my son?" Cheng Dingyuan stared in shock.
He looked at the person before him with incredulity, as if trying to see into his very soul through his skin, muttering to himself, "How could I have produced such a thing!"
He simply could not believe that the one standing before him, spouting such astonishing words, was indeed his own flesh and blood.
Cheng Dingyuan was well aware of his son's various misdeeds and disgraceful behavior over the years. So when he heard that unbelievable statement from his son’s lips, he was taken aback.
"I thought so too, my esteemed father!" Chu He straightened his back and replied confidently.
However, his gaze flickered slightly, as if he dared not hold his father's gaze for too long. After all, he had caused no small amount of trouble for the family growing up; facing his father's stern questioning now made him feel somewhat uneasy.
"Hmph! You think you can say such things?"
You truly have made me see you in a new light!
Cheng Dingyuan snorted coldly, a mocking expression on his face. Clearly, he did not take his son's words seriously and believed it was merely a momentary whim or nonsense from him.
Hearing this, Chu He felt an indescribable frustration rising within him.
Why does everyone always look at me with such strange eyes?
Is it true that because of past mistakes, one can never gain the trust and recognition of others?
With this thought, he couldn't help but argue, "Father, whether you believe it or not, I am still me—an extraordinary and unique existence, as dazzling as the brilliant fireworks that light up the night sky!"
"Enough! Stop with your sweet talk!" Cheng Dingyuan shouted furiously. "Look at what you've become! You waste your days idly, without any skills. You've brought shame to our family!"
"From now on, you are no longer my son, Cheng Dingyuan! I don't want to see you again! Get as far away from here as you can!"
With a wave of his hand, he signaled the servants to throw Chu He out of the house.
Thus, Chu He was mercilessly expelled from his home, severing all ties with his family. At the same time, the long-neglected Concubine was not spared either and was also cast out.
As for where she went or whether she lived a stable life afterward, no one knew.
These developments were little known, but in the local people's conversations over tea and meals, this story was often recounted, becoming a topic of much interest.
Before long, the incident reached the ears of Wu Emperor Lin Zhen.
Upon learning the details, Lin Zhen was momentarily taken aback but soon revealed an understanding smile and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "Well, my loyal ministers, you did nothing wrong."
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