All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

"Son, you are not a reckless person. Why did you go to the appointment alone?" Lord Chongren stood in front of Chu Qirui's bed with his hands behind his back, looking solemn.

His eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty, but also a sense of concern. Chu Qirui lay on the bed, his face pale, but his eyes were firm, responding to his father's concerns.

"Father, I am not reckless, but I know the significance of this trip." Chu Qirui's breath was weak, but every word was sonorous. This appointment is related to the safety of our country, I must go in person."

Lord Chongren frowned and was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "You are right, this date is indeed very important. But do you know that if you go alone and something unexpected happens, how can I explain to your mother?"

Chu Qirui's eyes flashed with determination: "Father, I know you care about me, but the rise and fall of the country is the responsibility of every citizen. As your son and the heir of the Marquis' Mansion, I cannot sit idly by and watch the country in danger. Even if it means sacrificing myself, I will do it at all costs."

Lord Chongren was silent for a moment, with a hint of approval in his eyes, but then he became serious again: "Your courage is commendable, but you must remember that you are not just an ordinary man, you are my son, the heir to the Marquisate. Your safety is related to the honor and disgrace of the entire family."

Chu Qirui's eyes flashed with emotion, he knew his father really cared about him. He gently held his father's hand and smiled, "Father, I understand your concerns. I will act carefully and make sure I return safely. Please rest assured that I will complete my mission and bring glory to our country."

Lord Chongren looked at his son's determined eyes and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He knew that his son had grown up and was no longer the child who needed his protection. He gently patted Chu Qirui's hand and nodded: "Since you have made up your mind, I can't stop you. But you must remember to protect yourself no matter when and where."

Chu Qirui's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he nodded vigorously: "Father, I will remember your teachings. This time, I will do my best to strive for peace for the country."

"Well, since you have made up your mind, I can't say anything more." Lord Chongren sighed, then turned and walked out the door. "I will pray for you in the mansion, and I wish you all the best."

Chu Qirui looked at his father's back and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

In the Chongren Marquis's mansion, Lord Chongren was anxiously waiting for his son's return. He stood in front of the window, looking at the sky in the distance, silently praying for his son's safety.

The agreed location was a quiet valley. Chu Qirui arrived at the entrance of the valley and found that the other party was already waiting there. He took a deep breath and walked into the valley.

In the valley, a middle-aged man stood there. He was the person Chu Qirui had arranged to meet. Chu Qirui walked up to him and said with a smile, "You are indeed trustworthy. I admire you."

The middle-aged man smiled slightly: "Mr. Chu is also a hero. After seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."

The two exchanged pleasantries and then got down to business.

Chu Qirui was overjoyed, knowing that he had finally lived up to his father's expectations by attending the appointment. He said goodbye to the other party and set off on his journey home with the joy of victory.

In the Chongren Marquis's mansion, Lord Chongren was waiting anxiously. Suddenly, he saw his son Chu Qirui appear at the door, and he immediately felt relieved. Chu Qirui walked up to his father, handed over the agreement in his hand, and smiled, "Father, I'm back, and the mission is accomplished."

Lord Chongren took the agreement, looked at it carefully, and then smiled with satisfaction. "Okay, okay, you really didn't let me down. I'm proud of you."

Chu Qirui looked at his father, his heart filled with gratitude and pride.

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Chu Qirui's confused look seemed even deeper in the dim candlelight. He asked tentatively, "What does father mean?" Lord Chongren smiled slightly, with a deep light flashing in his eyes.

Lord Chongren slowly stood up, walked to the window, looked at the bright moonlight outside, and said lightly: "I want you to understand that the road of life is not always smooth. The hardships you have experienced are all tests of your will."

Chu Qirui stood there silently, with a complex emotion in his heart.

"Father, do you mean that I should learn to face difficulties and bravely challenge fate?" Chu Qirui asked cautiously.

Lord Chongren turned his head and looked at his son with approval in his eyes: "Yes, life is like the moon, sometimes full and sometimes crescent. You can't expect it to be perfect forever. When you encounter difficulties, you must learn to find light in darkness and hope in despair."

Chu Qirui nodded, and a bright light seemed to be lit in his heart. He knew very well that he was shouldering the mission of the family and could not slack off.

"Father, what do you think about my failure in the imperial examination?" Chu Qirui couldn't help but ask.

Lord Chongren smiled slightly, his eyes full of care: "The imperial examination is just a stage in life. Victory and defeat are common in the military. This failure is not necessarily a bad thing. At least it makes you understand that there are always people better than you. You must learn from it and prepare for the next challenge."

Chu Qirui listened to his father's words, and a sense of pride surged in his heart. He understood that his father was not blaming him, but using his own experience to tell him that failure is not terrible, but losing courage and confidence is terrible.

"Father, I understand. I will take this failure as a tempering, work hard to improve myself, and strive to get good results in the next imperial examination." Chu Qirui said firmly.

Lord Chongren smiled and patted his son's shoulder, his eyes full of expectation: "Okay, I hope you can make a splash in the next imperial examination. However, before that, you have to learn how to be kind to others and handle interpersonal relationships well."

Chu Qirui looked at his father in confusion: "Father, what does this have to do with the imperial examination?"

Lord Chongren sighed and said, "You know, this world is dangerous and people's hearts are hard to predict. The imperial examination is important, but interpersonal communication is equally indispensable. Only those who know how to get along with others can gain a foothold in this complicated world."

Chu Qirui fell into deep thought. He understood that his father's words were to make him understand that if he wanted to gain a foothold in this world, he must not only learn to seek knowledge, but also learn how to behave in society.

Lord Chongren looked at his son's thoughtful expression and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. His son has grown up and should learn to face the challenges of life independently.

"Dad, I understand. I will work hard to improve myself, not only to achieve something in my studies but also to be adept at interpersonal communication." Chu Qirui raised his head and looked at his father with a firm gaze.

Lord Chongren smiled and nodded, feeling relieved. His son had understood his intentions and the way of life.

As the night grew darker, the candlelight in the house gradually dimmed.