Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 521: Husband, I Have a Request

Chen Mo escorted Chu Juan back to her room, and the moment the door was closed, Chu Juan hugged Chen Mo from behind.

Her large cape, draped over her shoulders, slid down unexpectedly and fell to the ground.

"Husband, can you stay with me tonight?" Chu Juan asked softly.

Chen Mo turned around and looked at Chu Juan, who was nestling her forehead against his chest, clearly dressed up deliberately.

As a Commandery Princess, she was pampered since childhood, which naturally gave her excellent skin. Her face was like a delicate painting, every detail perfectly aligned.

A cute nose, rosy lips, lively eyes, and those high, elegant eyebrows.

Glancing downwards, through the collar of her light green long dress, it was evident that she wore nothing underneath, being in a state of undress.

Hearing the obvious "intent" in her voice, Chen Mo sighed.

Sometimes he intentionally brushes these thoughts aside; if he ponders too deeply, among the women in the courtyard, those who truly love him purely might only be Han Anniang, Wu Mi, Yi Shiyin, Xia Zhiqing, Xia Zhining, and Song Min.

The feelings from the other women weren’t the purest kind.

Of course, he understood how they came to be, and yearning for their purest affection equaled nitpicking.

However, understanding it is one thing; facing such blatant expressions still made Chen Mo somewhat uncomfortable.

Meeting Chu Juan’s gaze, Chen Mo pinched her cheek and smiled, "Did you miss me?"

"Mm." Chu Juan tightened her embrace of Chen Mo and said, "I missed you very much."

"And how much did you miss me?" Chen Mo chuckled.

Chu Juan lightly bit her pink lips, her painting-like face gaining a few strokes of red, then released her hold on Chen Mo.

The next moment, Chen Mo heard rustling sounds as Chu Juan untied her dress’s sash, and the garment slipped to the floor. She hugged Chen Mo tightly again, pressing her soft, warm body against him, and trembled as she said, "This much."

Without saying anything, Chen Mo also showed how much he missed her through action.

He raised a hand to lift her chiseled chin and leaned down for a kiss.

Chu Juan’s hands, which were around Chen Mo’s waist, encircled his neck instead.

She even tiptoed slightly to make it easier for Chen Mo to kiss her.

Although Chu Juan’s stature was tall for a woman, her actual height was only about 168 cm.

After breaking through to an Upper-Grade Martial Artist, Chen Mo’s body seemed to undergo a second growth, and now his height reached 190 cm.

Both Wu Mi and Han Anniang were unwell; after leaving their rooms, a fire was already burning in Chen Mo, and after some intimacy with Chu Juan, this fire exploded.

Chen Mo picked up Chu Juan and carried her towards the soft bed inside.

On the bed that was already laid with bedding, a warm, supple body lay.

Quickly, the tranquil quilt rose and fell with waves, while the cold wind howled outside, the temperature dropping, yet inside it was warm like spring.

After a long while, Chu Juan and Chen Mo lay entwined together. After calming her breath, Chu Juan said, "Husband, did you receive the letter I sent you earlier?"

Chen Mo nodded, "In the first great victory at Yi County, Li Mingfan and Li Mingzhong both contributed to our army. Even if you hadn’t mentioned it, Juan’er, I wouldn’t treat them unfairly."

When he first received Chu Juan’s letter, Chen Mo indeed didn’t plan on using Li Mingfan and Li Mingzhong.

After all, both could betray Prince Huai, and there’s no guarantee they wouldn’t betray him in the future.

But on his way here, he thought, having just recovered the North, such a vast territory needs people to help manage it.

Even if the Court agrees to restore the civil service examinations, selecting and appointing officials wouldn’t happen for at least a year. And during that time, the North cannot be left unattended; someone must be sent.

Moreover, he lacked capable personnel around him, and if he were to employ descendants from the Xiao and Wu families, it would only empower them, allowing them to insert their influence in the North.

The lower class provided few who were truly competent for significant roles.

Therefore, he had no choice but to use them.

After all, both Li Mingfan and Li Mingzhong were Middle-Grade Martial Artists.

"Actually, Great-uncle is very capable and can undertake great tasks," Chu Juan spoke for Li Mingfan.

Li Mingfan was her mother’s great-uncle, and in terms of relationship, Chu Juan referred to him as great-uncle.

"When Juan’er speaks so, I naturally believe you," Chen Mo considered and said, "How about this, Youzhou has just been recovered, and everything needs rebuilding. It’s suitable for your great-uncle to showcase his talents. Let’s appoint your great-uncle as the Prefect of Youzhou, while Li Mingzhong becomes the Bingcheng County Magistrate."

Luckily, Chang En and the main army were stationed in Youzhou, so Chen Mo wasn’t worried about losing control.

"To Youzhou, so far?" Chu Juan was momentarily stunned.

Her intention was for Li Mingfan and Li Mingzhong to stay in Linzhou for assignments so that she could look after them.

"With such responsibilities, one must endure some hardships; what’s a bit of distance? Of course, if Juan’er truly finds it too far, then forget it..."

Before Chen Mo could finish, Chu Juan quickly said, "Not far, not far, I was just mentioning it."

A prefecture’s prefect is a Fourth-Grade Official; her husband wasn’t deceiving her, indeed a significant employment.

"Then it’s settled. Tomorrow, I’ll issue the documents for them to take office immediately," Chen Mo said.

"Thank you, husband," Chu Juan’s voice was soft and gentle.

"Family doesn’t speak in separate terms." Chen Mo caressed Chu Juan’s jade-like back, thinking that if Madam Xiao later asked him, he would dispatch Xiao Yi to Youzhou as Capital Captain, allowing Xiao Yi and Li Mingfan to compete and balance each other.

Chu Juan burrowed her forehead into Chen Mo’s chest, eventually saying, "Husband, I have another request for you."

Chen Mo guessed what it was but still asked calmly, "What is it?"

"I know Father took advantage of you defending against Jin Xia to surprise Huai State. It was wrong of him, and he has received his deserved lesson. But he is my father. I hope when the time comes, you’ll spare his life," Chu Juan said.

"Is that all?" Chen Mo said.

Chu Juan: "???"

"Alright, I promise you."

Chu Juan: "???"

Eyes widening, Chu Juan never expected Chen Mo to agree so easily.

When something unexpected happens, there must be something behind it; feeling uneasy, Chu Juan confirmed, "Really?"

Chen Mo nodded again, "But I’ll only spare his life."

Perhaps the surprise overwhelmed Chu Juan, she didn’t catch the subtext in Chen Mo’s words, lifted her head, kissed Chen Mo voluntarily, and exclaimed, "Husband, you’re wonderful."

Chen Mo smiled slightly, not saying a word.

Perhaps wanting to repay him, Chu Juan lowered herself, but Chen Mo held her and gently said, "It’s late; let’s sleep."

"Mm-hmm," Chu Juan nodded heavily, looking into Chen Mo’s eyes, as if they were shining, warming her heart.