I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 749 - 464: Not Entering Buddhahood Until Hell Is Empty!_3

Chapter 749: Chapter 464: Not Entering Buddhahood Until Hell Is Empty!_3

"Forget it, since you’re not willing to elaborate, your uncle won’t pry any further. Since you wish to travel for a while, your uncle will naturally lend you a hand,"

"Hmm... Let’s limit it to two months."

Zhang Yantong pondered for a moment, extending two fingers.

This period of time was quite generous; after all, Chen Yuan held an important position, and being away for too long would provoke criticism, not to mention the possibility of someone targeting his position.

Moreover, for just traveling, two months would be enough for Chen Yuan to roam half of the Central Plains.

"Thank you, uncle, for your assistance!"

Chen Yuan bowed with a clasped fist.

Indeed, having connections in the court made things easier.

Otherwise, taking a direct leave of absence for two months would have been nearly impossible.

"I will find someone to fill in for your position for the time being. If the opportunity arises, I will also strive to secure an assignment for you as the Golden Envoy."

"Thank you for your deep affection, uncle. Your nephew will keep it in his heart."

Zhang Yantong smiled satisfactorily and said:

"You and Xuan’er are close friends. In court...."

"Thud, thud, thud..."

As he was speaking, a series of knocks came from outside the study.

Zhang Yantong’s gaze shifted, lingering on Chen Yuan for a moment before he said with a light chuckle:

"Come in."

’Creak...’

The door opened, and in came Zhang Xuan’s beautiful second sister, clad in a long green dress with graceful elegance, her arched eyebrows and melon-shaped face accented by her small cherry lips.

After looking around the study, she said with a light laugh:

"I was wondering whom Father was waiting for so attentively in the study; it turns out to be Chen, the Green Envoy."

"Second sister."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly.

"What brings you to Father?" Zhang Yantong tapped his fingers on the desk.

"It’s getting late, I have come to call Father for dinner," said Zhang’s second sister with a smile.

"You could have just summoned any servant; why did you come personally?" Zhang Yantong looked at her somewhat scrutinizingly then turned his attention to Chen Yuan.

"I happened to be free."

Zhang Yantong stroked his beard and shook his head slowly:

"A grown daughter can’t be kept at home."

"Father, what are you talking about? Chen, the Green Envoy is still here," said Zhang’s second sister with a reproachful glance at Zhang Yantong.

"Fine, fine." Zhang Yantong sighed lightly and said softly:

"Chen Yuan, join us for the meal."

"This... your nephew would rather not..."

Chen Yuan started to say.

He really didn’t want to become Zhang Xuan’s brother-in-law!

"Can’t you even honor a request from your uncle?"

"To comply is to show respect."

Chen Yuan quickly responded.

...

...

With Zhang Yantong’s help, Chen Yuan’s leave was approved within just two days, and the Heavenly Patrol Bureau appointed a True Core Grandmaster to temporarily take over Chen Yuan’s position.

Even the transition was made easier by Chen Yuan leading him there.

Now the Eastern Imperial City Bureau was firmly under Chen Yuan’s control, his words held authority, and with him present, the substitute Grandmaster easily took charge of the situation.

All was well.

With this matter settled, Chen Yuan could start preparing to leave the capital.

The first thing was to drink with Tao Qingyuan at home, informing him that he needed to stay out of trouble for the next two months, and if any problems did arise, he could seek help using Chen Yuan’s name to approach Zhang Yantong.

Tao Qingyuan nodded in understanding.

Although he had known the Divine Envoy longer, his status and potential were not taken seriously. Being able to leverage Chen Yuan’s influence to establish further connections was already quite satisfactory to him.

Of course, he no longer wanted to be part of the Zhang faction.

He was now part of the Chen faction!

After discussing this, Chen Yuan also subtly brought up the matter of his departure from the Imperial City, emphasizing that it must not be disclosed to anyone, as it was by the Emperor’s command.

Upon hearing that it concerned the Emperor, Tao Qingyuan realized the seriousness of the matter and promised not to tell anyone, including the Divine Envoy.

Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction and drank heartily with him.

After recommending Tao Qingyuan for the position, Chen Yuan sent letters to the Eldest Prince, Sima Qian, and the Second Prince, Sima You, stating that he would be away for two months.

They would gather again upon his return.

Ever since Chen Yuan had demonstrated his divine might in the Sumeru Illusion Realm, both princes had been eager to befriend him, and now, it appeared they had indeed become friends, frequently sending gifts his way.

Even if he declined them, they would send more the next day.

Over time, Chen Yuan let them be.

The two princes offered to see him off, but Chen Yuan tactfully declined, believing that slipping away quietly was the best option for him.

Just as Chen Yuan was contemplating his departure, there was indeed a stir in the harem. Noble Consort Yang sent someone out of the palace to inform Chen Yuan that things had been unsettled recently.

There seemed to be some issue within the palace, and she must have the pass back.

She would return it to him once things had quieted down.

This made it seem as though there was indeed an improper relationship between them...

After pondering for a while, Chen Yuan still handed over the pass to the palace maid. Perhaps Noble Consort Yang had already guessed some possibilities, which was why she was in a hurry to retrieve it.

Perhaps it was just out of concern.

In any case, they were currently on the same side, and if Chen Yuan were to slip up, Noble Consort Yang would suffer even more.

It was best for both parties to act as if nothing had happened.

What Chen Yuan didn’t know was that as the palace maid, having re-acquired the pass and changed clothes in preparation to return to the palace, was being watched closely and was captured by the Fourth Prince.

After severe torture, she finally revealed the reason she had left the palace.

And then, he just stood there, stunned.

His suspicions were correct, Chen Yuan indeed had an affair with his mother, and she even gave him the pass that allowed free movement in the harem!

What did this mean?

Were they not even hiding it now?!

Exhaling deeply, after a long contemplation, Sima Ke eventually came to an understanding and even eliminated future troubles for Chen Yuan and Noble Consort Yang by quietly killing the palace maid.

This secret would no longer be known to others.

Now, he could only hope that Chen Yuan would treat his mother well and not be too involved with the Princess. Otherwise... he really couldn’t accept such a taboo.

And if it was just a matter concerning his mother, he might be able to use Chen Yuan’s power for his own benefit.

Maybe he could reclaim all that he had lost.

But if he did that, wouldn’t he become a despicable man who traded his mother’s honor for glory?

Well,

What should he call Chen Yuan in this situation?

After disposing of the palace maid, Sima Ke personally went to the palace and returned the pass to Noble Consort Yang under her astonished gaze.

"How did you know?"

Noble Consort Yang couldn’t help but ask.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Sima Ke said indifferently,

"If you don’t want anyone to know, don’t do it, Mother. You need to be more careful with these matters. If someone were to notice, both you and Chen Yuan could be punished for it."

Noble Consort Yang also misunderstood, thinking he had guessed the transaction between her and Chen Yuan, something that absolutely couldn’t leak out during this critical time, and immediately said,

"Do not worry, my son. Your mother will be cautious, and no one will suspect anything related to us."

Listening to his mother’s candid words, Sima Ke clenched his fists under his sleeves and nodded,

"There must be no mishaps."

He did not want another half-brother or half-sister of different fathers.

That would truly be the end!

"Rest assured, having been in the harem for decades, there isn’t a storm I haven’t witnessed. There will be no mishaps," she stated.

Seeing his mother’s confident and composed face, Sima Ke suddenly felt a sense of strangeness.

Why didn’t his mother show any sign of guilt?

Was this still the mother he knew?

Could it be... Chen Yuan’s influence?

Suddenly, Sima Ke felt an inexplicable pain in his heart.

It hurt, it hurt so much!

"My son, what’s wrong?" asked Noble Consort Yang, puzzled.

"It’s nothing, I was just thinking about an exam question posed by father that I couldn’t solve," he said, grabbing a nearby pillar, lifting his head, and muttering,

"I couldn’t do it!"

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