I'm full of rebellion against fate

Chapter 182 Power Struggle

That year, Dongfang He passed the imperial examination and became a Hanlin reviewer, which should have been a matter of honor for the family, but after Dongfang He returned to the Mo family, there was only a very low-key banquet to celebrate.

Dongfang He himself also thought that this official position was too low and was not valued by the Mo family. After all, the head of the Mo family had been the prime minister and had three descendants.

The master's family had produced two queens. He was just a young man who could still enter the court, and he had no money or connections. He would not be valued in this marginal officialdom for a while.

Until one night when he felt bored and went out for a walk, he heard the gossip between Mo Hongfeng and the maid in his yard.

Mo Hongfeng said jokingly, "You have no hope in this bastard's courtyard. He has been back for so long and hasn't even looked at a single maid. You might as well follow me..."

The maid smiled and refused, saying, "Master Yuan has an official position, which is better than a lazy playboy like you..."

Mo Hongfeng spat in disdain and said, "You don't know, the year he left home, he was captured by bandits and taken to the mountains... Guess what the bandits did with him? To become a bandit's wife! Pah! This cheap bastard was played with by a man..."

Dongfang He's fingernails dug into his palms when he heard Mo Hongfeng's words. Bright red blood dripped down his knuckles, but he didn't feel any pain at all. He just felt that he had been betrayed by Chang Ningchen! It must be him who told this to others!

An enraged Dongfang He rushed towards Mo Hongfeng, grabbed his collar and asked, "Who told you this?!"

Mo Hongfeng was startled when he saw Mo Yinyuan suddenly appear, but he also felt that this guy was not clean, and he survived by serving men who were bandits. What right did he have to yell at him? So he said with disdain: "Why should I tell you?"

Dongfang He grabbed his head and smashed it against the wall, making Mo Hongfeng's head buzz. Mo Hongfeng, who had never been beaten before, was frightened and immediately said with trembling legs, "My father told me!"

Mo Hongfeng's father, Mo Chen, was a minor official in the court. He had no ability and was the kind of person who relied on nepotism to live a life of idleness and waiting to die. When Dongfang He heard Mo Hongfeng say that it was Mo Chen who told him this, he felt that things had become complicated.

If the maids don't know about the rumors, it means that they have not spread among the people, but if the minor officials know about the rumors, it must be something that everyone in the court knows.

Chang Ningchen was just a bandit leader. How could he possibly have contact with officials? Dongfang He felt that this matter was a bit confusing.

After being beaten, Mo Hongfeng went to his father to complain that night. An angry Mo Chen came over and scolded Mo Yinyuan, saying, "Do you still have me as your father in your eyes now?"

Dongfang He sat in the study and perfunctorily saluted Mo Chen, then said, "Yes, but not much."

Mo Chen was choked by Dongfang He's words. He was very angry, but as his son had already achieved fame, he didn't want to make the relationship too awkward. He swallowed his anger and said, "Feng'er will also serve as an official in the court in the future. You two brothers can support each other. Wouldn't it be better if brothers were friendly and respectful to each other?"

Dongfang He glanced at Mo Hong and said, "Hong Feng flirted with the maid in my yard at night. If he's like this at home, how can he study well outside? Has his private school teacher ever been impressed by his writing skills?"

Mo Chen recalled the old scholar's frown after reading Mo Hongfeng's article, which could have killed a fly. He shook his head and said, "Bullshit!"

Dongfang He saw Mo Chen frowning, and then said, "Father, isn't it obvious who the second branch of the Mo family will rely on in the future? No matter how biased you are, you should know that Mo Hongfeng can't carry the family lintel."

Mo Chen looked at his handsome illegitimate son, then thought of his crying legitimate son. He took a deep breath. Although he knew that Mo Yinyuan had a better future than Mo Hongfeng, when the adult that day pulled him aside and told him about Mo Yinyuan's experience, he suddenly felt that it would be difficult for Mo Yinyuan's future to improve.

This scandal made him feel humiliated. Thinking of this, Mo Chen looked at Mo Yinyuan with disdain and said, "You can't even bear the responsibility of the Mo family! What do you mean by young talents have a future? Your dirty deeds are all known to the higher-ups!"

Dongfang He listened to Mo Chen's words with a look of disdain on his face. He would not lose any weight if he lost his virginity. The most important thing in the court was to see the direction of the wind.

The current emperor is old, the crown prince Xuanyuan Qiu has passed away, and the second prince Xuanyuan Chi, the third prince Xuanyuan Feng, the fourth prince Xuanyuan Pu, and the fifth prince Xuanyuan Jun are four princes fighting for the throne.

If you stand in the right position during the chaos in the court, you will definitely be promoted when the new emperor ascends the throne as a meritorious official! Of course, if you are wrong, your entire family will be wiped out.

The Mo family is helping the fourth prince Xuanyuan Pu. As an in-law force, the head of the Mo family still has a certain influence in the court. When the time comes, the forces above will definitely influence him.

Dongfang He said to Mo Chen, "Since father doesn't like me, let's split up!"

He separated the family so that if Mo Chen made any stupid decision, it would not affect him. And Mo Chen was also afraid that his illegitimate son would do something stupid and bring trouble to their family, so Dongfang He separated the family the next day.

Dongfang He moved out of the Mo family and bought a small courtyard, which was cleaned and tidied by a few servants. He was just a minor official and did not have to go to court, but he had to get off work in the palace. He usually lived in the office and had food and lodging provided, and had one day off every five days.

On this day off, Dongfang He was eating and felt that the taste of the dish was quite familiar. He immediately stood up and walked to the kitchen. As soon as he entered the kitchen, he saw Chang Ningchen who was growing vegetables.

"How did you come?!"

Seeing Dongfang He, Chang Ningchen smiled and asked, "Master, what's the matter?"

After Chang Ningchen knew that Dongfang He had split up, he wanted to find him. It happened that Dongfang He was recruiting a chef, so he came to work!

Dongfang He dragged the man back to the study. He was angry about why this guy showed up in his house. Didn't Chang Ningchen want to be a bandit leader in the mountains and still be sweet and sweet with Wu Jun?! Dongfang He became angrier and angrier as he turned around and was hugged by Chang Ningchen.

"Ah, I missed you so much!"

Chang Ningchen has been keeping an eye on Dongfang He's movements for some time. They have been separated for almost two years. He always knows the news but cannot see him in person, which makes Chang Ningchen feel uncomfortable, so he goes on a business trip to the capital to find Dongfang He.

Dongfang He's anger was quenched by this embrace. He asked unhappily, "Does Wu Jun know you came to see me?"

Chang Ningchen felt unhappy after hearing Dongfang He's words. Dongfang He mentioned another man's name as soon as they met. Couldn't he have said a few nice words to her before they met? Who would be happy if he started blaming her right away?!

Chang Ningchen said unhappily: "We are just good friends."