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Duke Liu, more accurately speaking, was the honorific title given to the previous Duke, Liu Chen.

A hundred years ago, the previous Duke, Liu Chen, had helped the then King conquer half of the river. His Majesty trusted him greatly, and had given him the title of the sole hereditary Duke.

Originally, the king had wanted to confer him the title of commander in chief in the army. Back then, Liu Chen had refused and said that he was tired of fighting and that he wanted to live in seclusion to pursue the pinnacle of martial arts.

Thus, the king took a step back and conferred the title of commander of the imperial city's defense army, using this to protect the imperial family.

He had even given him the largest estate in the imperial capital, aside from the imperial palace.

Thus, Liu Chen had a very high reputation within the imperial city.

However, very few people had seen him ever since. Even the king rarely saw him. It was said that Liu Chen was too engrossed in martial arts and was cultivating in seclusion in his mansion.

Not long after that, when the current Duke, Liu Shang, had just reached adulthood, Liu Chen let him inherit the dukedom and assume the responsibility of the city's defense. From then on, no one saw Liu Chen appear within the imperial city.

Some people said that he had failed to break through and died many years ago. Some people even said that he was still in closed-door cultivation and was about to break through to the Saint realm. Everyone had different opinions about Liu Chen's legend. Other than the current Duke Liu, no one knew the truth behind it.

As a result, his predecessor, Great Duke Liu, became the most mysterious existence in the Big Dipper City. In fact, it had already become a legend among the people.

At the Duke's Mansion's entrance, at this moment, more than ten maids and servants were standing on both sides of the street, in the middle of which stood a white-haired old man. With a benevolent smile on his face and his hands clasped behind his back, he was quietly waiting for the beast carriage approaching the entrance.

Not long after, the carriage stopped in front of the Duke's Mansion, surrounded by soldiers, maids, and servants.

The soldiers started to consciously stand guard in the surrounding area, while the maid servants who were surrounding the beast chariot also consciously returned to their respective queues, preparing to welcome the Liu siblings as they got off the beast chariot.

The leading general jumped down from his unicorn and walked quickly to where Uncle Fu was kneeling on one knee. He respectfully said, "Butler Fu, I have not failed in my mission and have brought the young miss and young master here safely. Do you have any other orders?"

"En ~" Uncle Fu smiled, nodded his head and said, "You have done well in this matter. Duke will remember your achievement today, now you can go back and busy yourself."

"Yes!" This lowly general will take his leave! " The leader of the soldiers cupped his fist and mounted his unicorn. He then led the city guards down the road.

The carriage door slowly opened, and the elder scanned the surrounding maids and servants.

Immediately, the maids and servants on both sides of the aisle all knelt down. "Welcome Miss, Young Master home."

Below the car, Jing Xin bowed to stand on the side of the door, Liu Xu led Chen Hui's hand under Jing Xin's arm to slow down to the car.

After they had stabilized themselves, the maid, Xiao Lan, who had been waiting for a while, walked over and stretched out her hand to Chen Hui. She whispered, "Young Master …" We should go back. "

Seeing Xiao Lan extend her hand towards him, Chen Hui immediately understood what she meant.

After avoiding Xiao Lan's hand, he hurriedly hid behind Liu Xu and looked at her with a pleading look.

When he finally got out, he didn't want to go back to that dark room.

Having guessed that Liu Xu might be her elder sister and that she seemed to like him a lot, Chen Hui decided to ask Liu Xu to help him.

Liu Xu finally understood his eyes once, and smiled to show her comfort.

He said coldly to Little Lan, "Where are you bringing my little brother?"

"Yes." It was the Duke that said that as soon as the young lord came back, he had to bring the young lord back to his room … " Xiao Lan stammered.

"I will tell Father, you don't have to worry about it." Liu Xu said coldly.

"But …" Yes. "Yes." Xiao Lan was so frightened that she started to stutter. She wanted to say something, but she couldn't open her mouth.

Seeing Xiao Lan in such a state, Chen Hui could not bear to do so. After all, Xiao Lan usually took care of him with all her heart. Although she wouldn't stay in the room after washing up for him, he could see the love in her eyes.

Extending a small hand to comfort her, Chen Hui followed Liu Xu and walked forward.

Xiao Lan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked up at his back, her face showing a trace of astonishment, thinking, "Was the young master comforting me just now? The young master is so sensible, what a pity... The Lord Duke, he … "

Thinking of this, she secretly made up her mind that she must take good care of Chen Hui in the future.

Liu Xu brought Chen Hui in front of Uncle Fu, smiled and said, "Uncle Fu, why did you come out yourself?" "How could I dare to let the servants welcome me?"

Uncle Fu happily said, "Miss, this won't do. Old Duke Meng is praising you, even though you don't want me as your servant." However, being respectful and orderly was not something that could be messed up. Furthermore, Miss has not returned home for seven years, and the young master is still here. As he spoke of Chen Hui, Uncle Fu even looked at him lovingly.

"Seriously, why do you keep saying those kinds of words? "You are a member of our family, and besides, you are going to get angry with this kind of girl. Oh right, Uncle Fu, where are father and mother?" Liu Xu asked.

"Heh heh, miss, what family do you mean by 'no family'? It would make people laugh if they were to hear it. Your Grace, he is waiting for you in the antechamber. Miss will know once you enter. "

"Okay, then I'll go to the front hall and look for them." Liu Xu held Chen Hui's hand and was about to walk towards the mansion.

Uncle Fu said awkwardly, "Miss, it's alright if you go, but if Young Master goes …" I'm afraid … "Will Lord Duke be unhappy …"

"Why would Father be unhappy? Did something happen at home while I was away? " Liu Xu frowned.

"This... This old one is also inconvenient to explain, just go in and ask the Duke. " Uncle Fu said awkwardly.

"Oh, alright then. I'll go in and ask Father myself." Liu Xu nodded and walked towards the door with Chen Hui. Uncle Fu hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and sighed. He followed behind the two as they walked towards the door.

After walking for about a quarter of an hour, they made a long detour around Liu Xu before finally arriving at the front hall.

In the main seat of the front hall, a middle-aged man with gray hair at his temples sat with a solemn expression on his face.

The man wore a blue robe. He had a handsome face and a dark face. He looked like a piece of ice that could not be melted in ten thousand years. Just sitting there made people shiver.

When Chen Hui arrived at the entrance of the lobby, Liu Shang noticed him. The moment the four of them entered the lobby, before they could even speak, Liu Shang said coldly, "Uncle Fu …" Why did you bring him here? "

He didn't need Liu Shang to explain, everyone knew who he was talking about.

"Father, don't blame Uncle Fu. I brought my brother here." Liu Xu said frankly.

"You? Humph! This was getting more and more out of hand! Someone … "Take the young master back to his room." Liu Shang slammed the table, stood up, and turned around to face them. He looked at the painting on the wall behind him, and clenched his hands behind his back, as if enduring something.

Just as he finished speaking, a maid on the side brought Chen Hui back to his room.

"Wait! Father, why did you treat your brother like this? He was still so young and didn't understand anything. Even if he was in the wrong, he shouldn't have treated him like this. Five years old! He didn't even know how to speak. Aren't you afraid of your mother's grief when you do that? " Liu Xu said angrily.

As soon as his voice fell, Liu Shang's clenched fists trembled visibly.

Chen Hui was startled, he felt that the atmosphere was not right, and he could not help but have some doubts, thinking, "What are they talking about?" Are you talking to me? Who are they to me? Well, this guy looks a little like me. Could it be … Is it my father? Is this little sister really my big sister? "

Liu Shang turned around and saw Chen Hui staring straight at him, his expression immediately became unnatural, and he shouted: "Liu Xu! When did you become so disrespectful? Is this how your teachers and seniors teach you?! "

"Father …" Liu Xu wanted to say something, but Liu Shang glared at him. "Get out!"

"But …" Liu Xu still wanted to persist, but Liu Shang's face darkened. "Howl …"

He stamped his feet unwillingly, and Liu Xu pulled Chen Hui out of the hall.

Puzzled, Chen Hui looked at the furious Liu Xu and then turned back to look at Liu Shang. Seeing him staring at him, Chen Hui was startled for a moment before smiling at him.

"Humph!"

Liu Shang was stunned on the spot. Looking at Chen Hui's back, he snorted lightly and turned his head to continue staring at the painting on the wall in a daze.

Outside the hall, Uncle Fu quickly caught up with Liu Xu, "Miss, don't blame the Duke for his difficulties."

"Difficult? What difficulties could he have? Right, why didn't I see Mother just now? " Liu Xu suddenly remembered that she didn't see her mother just now, so she asked in confusion.

"Madam, she … "During the birth of the young master, he gave birth to a difficult child and died." Uncle Fu's face was full of pain, while Jing Xin's expression changed.

Liu Xu was stunned on the spot for a while before she couldn't react. "Mother …" "He died."

"How is this possible?! It was just a difficult labor! Why would his mother die?! Why didn't you inform me of such an important matter?! "

"I have. At that time, your sect leader said that it would be inconvenient for you to disturb the training room while you were in seclusion. That was why."

"Seclusion? Could it be that time? " Liu Xu seemed to have thought of something as she muttered to herself.

Back then, in order to allow her to successfully break through to the Martial King realm, her master had done many preparations for her.

In order to not affect her breakthrough, her master had not allowed her to see anyone during that period of time and had kept her locked up for a long period of time.

She couldn't help but cry. Tears fell onto Chen Hui's head.

He raised his head and looked at Liu Xu with a strange expression, "Why are you crying?"

Pulling Liu Xu's sleeve, he looked at her worriedly.

"Don't worry, big sister is fine …" Liu Xu lowered her head to see Chen Hui looking at her with a face full of worry. She then wiped her tears away with her sleeve and smiled at him. She continued to ask, "Then why did father do this to little brother?"

"My lady's death was not something my lord Duke could accept. He felt that the young lord had caused her death, so he vented his anger on my young master." Uncle Fu said with a sigh.

"This is not fair, how can you blame your brother for your mother's death! What had happened back then? No! I'm going to find Father and ask him about it! "

Uncle Fu quickly pulled at Liu Xu and said, "It's of no use, Miss. You should have seen the Duke's attitude just now." "It's not like you don't understand the Duke's personality. He will listen to you, Madam. It's a pity that you've already …" As he spoke, Uncle Fu sighed.

"Then what should we do? Could it be that little brother will just leave it like that?! " Liu Xu's face was filled with indignation.

"This is what I want to tell young miss. Young miss, please take young master away, we can't go on like this. "Young Master is already five years old, he will become sensible in a few more years. If he continues to stay in the Duke's Mansion, there will be no way out." Uncle Fu looked at Chen Hui benevolently as he said.

"Take little brother away?" Hm! Good idea, but how? Father is watching so closely. " Liu Xu's eyes immediately lit up.

"In two days, His Majesty will set up a feast to celebrate the princess' full moon. At that time, His Highness Duke will also go. Miss, please take the young master away at that time. " Uncle Fu said.

"Well, okay, I'll get Jing Xin ready right away. "Oh right, Uncle Fu, what's your younger brother's name?" Liu Xu looked at Chen Hui and said.

"Madam will give the young master a name, Yun Qi." Uncle Fu said as he reminisced about the past.

"Yun Qi …" Uncle Fu, where is mother's tomb? " Speaking up to this point, Liu Xu's mood became a little down.

"The lady's tomb is in the southern valley. Miss, do you want me to bring you there?" Uncle Fu said.

"No need, Uncle Fu. I'll go by myself." Liu Xu shook her head, held Liu Yunqi's hand, and walked out of the house again.