"Disobedient son!"
Chilly air surrounded them, and the ground was littered with corpses.
Seeing Chen An approaching with a smile on his face, Chen Li angrily shouted, "Are you planning to kill your father?"
"Kill my father?"
Chen An paused, looking at Chen Li in surprise. His eyes were strange, as if he was looking at a fool. "How could that be?"
"I am a filial son."
He pointed to the row of ice sculptures outside and said with a smile, "The weather was hot, so you, Father, decided to cool off with ice but accidentally caught a cold and died in bed. How about this?"
"You!"
Chen Li's breath hitched.
As a martial artist, he could clearly feel the strong intent to kill in Chen An's words.
This disobedient son was serious.
"Not satisfied?"
Seeing Chen Li's silence, Chen An thought he wasn't quite satisfied with this arrangement. So after thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "Well then."
"After I return to the mansion, those elder brothers of yours, jealous of Father's favor, conspired with the Lady to poison you, attempting to kill you and take over the family property."
"After discovering this, I was heartbroken and killed the poisoner and those disobedient sons to avenge Father."
"How about this?"
He raised his head, still wearing a warm smile. "Father, are you satisfied?"
Chen Li couldn't speak.
His heart was cold at this moment.
The person in front of him looked kind and polite, but inside, he was extremely cold.
The strong intent to kill was not fake, it was real and meant to put him to death.
Not only him, but even his legitimate sons and the Lady, all whom the other side wanted to kill.
This was a killing star!
"You are not my son!"
He shouted angrily, "I don't have a child like you!"
Chen Qi on the side also had an ugly face, feeling lost.
Everything was in chaos.
The way Chen An looked now was completely different from the impression they had of him.
In their past impression, Chen An had always been gentle, polite, and had the appearance of a gentleman, showing good manners no matter what he faced, and had no interest in martial arts at all.
It was because of this impression that they thought everything would go smoothly today.
After all, a gentleman can be deceived in a logical manner.
People who read the Dao De Jing often value filial piety the most, and as they were the elder, they naturally had the advantage.
However, they didn't expect the outcome to be like this.
Although his appearance had not changed, his actions were completely unrelated to the so-called scholar.
Chen Qi wanted to ask, what kind of books did you read all those years in the National Academy?
Did Prime Minister Dong teach you like this?
He wanted to speak up but was only glanced at by Chen An, and immediately dared not say anything, keeping his mouth shut.
After all, although Chen An was fierce, his anger was not directed at him, but at his younger brother.
But if he spoke up, the outcome might be uncertain again.
He admitted to himself that he was still young, with a promising future ahead of him, and did not want to bid farewell to this world so soon.
"Do you really want to kill me?"
Chen Li gritted his teeth and spoke, staring angrily at Chen An in front of him. "This is the residence of the Duke of Chen, I am the heir of the Duke of Chen, the future Duke of Chen. Do you dare to kill me, aren't you afraid of the Crown Prince and the Emperor blaming you?"
"I...really don't care."
After thinking for a moment, Chen An nodded seriously.
If he remembered correctly, he had previously killed a Duke outside the palace with his own hands.
And then?
Nothing happened.
In this world, only real strength mattered.
Titles like Duke were just superficial, and loyalty was worth more than a Duke's title.
To put it bluntly, even if he killed ten Dukes, as long as he remained loyal to the Crown Prince, Chancellor Cheng would not do anything to him.
If a Duke was like this, let alone just a Duke's heir.
No, not even the Duke's heir yet.
Chen An looked at Chen Qi beside him and shook his head.
At this moment, Chen Qi was looking angrily at his younger brother.
The Duke of Chen's heir? Are you worthy?
Normally, there would probably have been a debate between them.
But now, feeling the chilling atmosphere around them, he just glared at Chen Li and didn't say much.
"Alright, it seems you have nothing new to say."
Seeing their reactions, Chen An was a bit disappointed. "Since we are father and son, I will give you a quick death so you don't embarrass yourself and lose face for no reason."
"Rest assured, the woman you loved before, and even your legitimate sons, will soon come to accompany you."
"I'm sure you won't be lonely on the road to the underworld."
He said these words carelessly, and each sentence made Chen Li's face more grim.
But in the end, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Dad!"
As soon as this word came out, Chen An was stunned.
He's calling me dad now?
Isn't that a bit too much?
I'm just about to kill him, do you have to throw away your dignity as well?
Even if he calls me dad, it's useless.
Isn't he going to die anyway?
But soon, Chen An realized that something was wrong.
A strong aura was surging behind him, enveloping him with a powerful momentum.
In an instant, strong winds blew, and a seemingly dull yet containing immense power palm fiercely pressed towards Chen An, aiming directly at his neck.
If this punch were to land, Chen An would probably be knocked down on the spot.
Bang!
A pale hand reached out and instantly clashed with this fist.
Chilly air splattered around, carrying a strong icy power that engulfed the area several meters around Chen An, freezing everything within reach.
The powerful shock came from the front, causing Chen An to retreat several steps before recovering.
Facing him, a figure stood there.
He looked like a man in his fifties, dressed in a simple gray robe, with a dignified appearance somewhat similar to Chen Li. Standing there with his hands behind his back, he exuded a master's demeanor.
At first glance, he seemed to be just an old man, but the strong and powerful aura emanating from him, with patches of Yuan Qi condensed around him, proved his identity as a Yuan Qi martial artist.
And in the vast mansion of the Duke of Chen, there was only one person who could have such cultivation.
The current Duke of Chen, Chen Hua, the grandfather of this body of Chen An.
"Grandfather?"
Standing in place, Chen An looked at the figure in front of him and then spoke slowly.
"Yes."
Chen Hua nodded, his face calm. "But for you, perhaps you should call me grandfather."
Grandfather?
Chen An shook his head inwardly.
The way you just attacked doesn't look like a grandfather treating his grandson.
If he hadn't dodged that blow, he would probably be injured now.
Would a grandfather do that to his grandson?
"In my impression, I don't have a grandfather."
He said with a smile, then pointed to Chen Li beside him. "Take this trash for example. Although he is foolish and stupid, I have some impression of him. Saying he is my father, though I'm ashamed, I accept it."
"As for you, grandfather, I have no impression at all."
Listening to Chen An's description, Chen Li clenched his hands, angry again but dared not speak out against Chen An.
The lesson just now was too heavy to bear.
On the other hand, Chen Qi couldn't help but speak, "Why are you talking to your grandfather like that?"
Bang!
There was a light sound, and Yuan Qi swept through, directly lifting Chen Qi and sending him flying, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood mixed with ice debris.
The speed of this attack was too fast, and even the Duke of Chen in front of him couldn't stop it.
"Adults speak, is it your turn to interrupt?"
Chen An calmly spoke, "If you dare to interrupt again, you won't be able to speak anymore."
According to their status, they were his elders, right?
People around secretly complained, but each of them kept their heads down, afraid to say a word.
Chen Qi struggled to get up from the ground, spitting out a lot of ice debris.
He looked at Chen An in front of him, his eyes filled with fear, not daring to speak again.
Chen Li also obediently kept his mouth shut, not daring to say anything anymore.
He realized it now.
Even though Duke Chen personally came, they now had a backer. However, in the situation where both were Yuan Qi practitioners, Chen An could still easily kill them. Even Duke Chen himself would find it difficult to resist.
If they dared to continue saying anything, they might truly end up accompanying Duke Wu.
"I have been in seclusion for years and rarely have contact with you younger generations."
Duke Chen looked a bit helpless. "It's also my neglect for not discovering your talent earlier."
"Otherwise, perhaps today's events wouldn't have happened."
Duke Chen did feel a bit helpless.
A Yuan Qi practitioner who was not yet twenty years old.
At first, he thought it was a rumor, as it seemed unlikely. But when he truly felt Chen An's aura, he couldn't stay in seclusion any longer and rushed out.
After being amazed, he sighed.
This was his grandson, who should have been the pride of Duke Chen's mansion.
Even without any support from Duke Chen's mansion and leaving it, he had still achieved this level. If he had been discovered earlier?
Now, thinking back, perhaps if he had paid more attention to the situation in Duke Chen's mansion, he could have found Chen An's talent earlier and let him start practicing martial arts sooner.
If that had happened, could today's events have been avoided?
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but sigh.
Fortunately, things hadn't reached the worst point yet.
There was still a chance to salvage the situation.
"I know what Li'er and the others have done. It is indeed going too far."
Duke Chen sighed and then said, "But at this point, there is nothing you can do to change it."
"Why not look forward and live well in the future?"
"I believe if your mother were still alive, she wouldn't want you to bear the guilt of killing your father and mother."
"You're right."
Chen An smiled. "So, what do you want?"
"Especially calling me here, and then doing nothing, do you think you can easily call me back like that?"
"What do you want?"
Duke Chen frowned.
"The properties of Duke Chen's mansion and those industries are not bad," Chen An said casually.
"I'll give them to you."
Duke Chen didn't hesitate at all.
"The Duke title of Duke Chen is also quite good."
"Also yours."
Duke Chen continued, "As long as you agree, in a while, I will go to report to the Emperor and have him transfer the title of Duke Chen to you. Then I can retire peacefully."
So, are we skipping the position of heir and inheriting the title directly?
Chen Li and Chen Qi, who were quietly listening from a distance, felt complicated.
They had struggled and competed for those positions for many years but had not achieved the status of heir. Now, Chen An had bypassed the position of heir and forced Chen Hua to abdicate.
He also now owned many properties above the Duke Chen mansion?
Others might not be aware, but as former officials of Duke Chen's mansion, they knew exactly how many industries were under the mansion.
It might be an exaggeration to say they were as wealthy as a country, but it wasn't far off.
Almost tens of thousands of people in the county relied on Duke Chen's mansion for their livelihood.
The benefits and profits that arose from this were significant.
And now, all of it was just handed over to someone else.
What was the meaning of their previous struggles and battles?
Chen Qi and Chen Li exchanged a glance, their emotions complex at that moment.
Nevertheless, the things they found difficult to let go of were not a big deal for Duke Chen.
For a martial artist of his level, those external things were no longer useful.
No matter how many properties, how much wealth, could it extend his life by a few years? Could it bring better martial arts knowledge?
None of it could.
So, what was of use?
Even the title of Duke was the same.
With the strength of Yuan Qi, whether he had the Duke title or not didn't matter.
But without the strength of Yuan Qi, even if he was a Duke, so what?
Would he dare to act arrogantly in front of a Yuan Qi practitioner?
This was clear as day.
Chen An was a bit surprised by Duke Chen's straightforwardness.
Compared to those who were greedy and short-sighted, Duke Chen was much more generous and open-minded.
This kind of behavior actually made Chen An feel a bit fond of him.
Finally, he spoke, "One last request."
"In Duke Chen's mansion, those people I don't like, hand them over to me. How about it?"
"I don't want any annoying people in Duke Chen's mansion."
With this statement, Chen Li's face became even paler.
Annoying people? The direction of these words was already very clear, pointing directly at his family.
On the side, Chen Qi looked at Chen Li, feeling a bit hesitant as well.
Was he included in the annoying people?
He hadn't bullied Chen An before, so Chen An wouldn't want to get rid of him too, right?
Thinking this, he felt a bit more at ease.
Even though he would have to say goodbye to the position of heir later on, considering the current situation, being able to save his life seemed pretty good.
Duke Chen hesitated for the first time.
For a Yuan Qi practitioner like him, he didn't care much about external things, but his children still had some significance to him.
After all, no matter what, they were his own children and he still had some emotions towards them.
"Li'er is still your father after all."
After a moment of silence, he couldn't help but speak again, looking at Chen An and said, "If you were to force me to kill him, it wouldn't reflect well on your reputation in the future."
"You're quite considerate, Duke Chen."
Chen An suddenly realized. "Then, will Duke Chen help me?"
"Calling me here on purpose, then not doing anything, do you think you can easily call me back like this?"
"What do you want?"
Duke Chen frowned.
"Chen Chen's mansion and those properties aren't bad." Chen An spoke casually.
"I'll give them to you."
"The Duke title of Chen's mansion is also quite good."
"Also yours."
"As long as you agree, in a while, I will report to the Emperor and have him transfer the title of Duke Chen to you. Then I can retire peacefully."
So, are we skipping the position of heir and inheriting the title directly?
Chen Li and Chen Qi, who were quietly listening from a distance, felt complicated.
Despite their struggles, Chen An had bypassed the position of heir and forced Chen Hua to abdicate.
He now owned many properties above the Duke Chen mansion?
"Disobedient son!"
Chilly air surrounded them, and the ground was littered with corpses.
Seeing Chen An approaching with a smile on his face, Chen Li angrily shouted, "Are you planning to kill your father?"
"Kill my father?"
Chen An paused, looking at Chen Li in surprise. His eyes were strange, as if he was looking at a fool. "How could that be?"
"I am a filial son."
He pointed to the row of ice sculptures outside and said with a smile, "The weather was hot, so you, Father, decided to cool off with ice but accidentally caught a cold and died in bed. How about this?"
"You!"
Chen Li's breath hitched.
As a martial artist, he could clearly feel the strong intent to kill in Chen An's words.
This disobedient son was serious.
"Not satisfied?"
Seeing Chen Li's silence, Chen An thought he wasn't quite satisfied with this arrangement. So after thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "Well then."
"After I return to the mansion, those elder brothers of yours, jealous of Father's favor, conspired with the Lady to poison you, attempting to kill you and take over the family property."
"After discovering this, I was heartbroken and killed the poisoner and those disobedient sons to avenge Father."
"How about this?"
He raised his head, still wearing a warm smile. "Father, are you satisfied?"
Chen Li couldn't speak.
His heart was cold at this moment.
The person in front of him looked kind and polite, but inside, he was extremely cold.
The strong intent to kill was not fake, it was real and meant to put him to death.
Not only him, but even his legitimate sons and the Lady, all whom the other side wanted to kill.
This was a killing star!
"You are not my son!"
He shouted angrily, "I don't have a child like you!"
Chen Qi on the side also had an ugly face, feeling lost.
Everything was in chaos.
The way Chen An looked now was completely different from the impression they had of him.
In their past impression, Chen An had always been gentle, polite, and had the appearance of a gentleman, showing good manners no matter what he faced, and had no interest in martial arts at all.
It was because of this impression that they thought everything would go smoothly today.
After all, a gentleman can be deceived in a logical manner.
People who read the Dao De Jing often value filial piety the most, and as they were the elder, they naturally had the advantage.
However, they didn't expect the outcome to be like this.
Although his appearance had not changed, his actions were completely unrelated to the so-called scholar.
Chen Qi wanted to ask, what kind of books did you read all those years in the National Academy?
Did Prime Minister Dong teach you like this?
He wanted to speak up but was only glanced at by Chen An, and immediately dared not say anything, keeping his mouth shut.
After all, although Chen An was fierce, his anger was not directed at him, but at his younger brother.
But if he spoke up, the outcome might be uncertain again.
He admitted to himself that he was still young, with a promising future ahead of him, and did not want to bid farewell to this world so soon.
"Do you really want to kill me?"
Chen Li gritted his teeth and spoke, staring angrily at Chen An in front of him. "This is the residence of the Duke of Chen, I am the heir of the Duke of Chen, the future Duke of Chen. Do you dare to kill me, aren't you afraid of the Crown Prince and the Emperor blaming you?"
"I...really don't care."
After thinking for a moment, Chen An nodded seriously.
If he remembered correctly, he had previously killed a Duke outside the palace with his own hands.
And then?
Nothing happened.
In this world, only real strength mattered.
Titles like Duke were just superficial, and loyalty was worth more than a Duke's title.
To put it bluntly, even if he killed ten Dukes, as long as he remained loyal to the Crown Prince, Chancellor Cheng would not do anything to him.
If a Duke was like this, let alone just a Duke's heir.
No, not even the Duke's heir yet.
Chen An looked at Chen Qi beside him and shook his head.
At this moment, Chen Qi was looking angrily at his younger brother.
The Duke of Chen's heir? Are you worthy?
Normally, there would probably have been a debate between them.
But now, feeling the chilling atmosphere around them, he just glared at Chen Li and didn't say much.
"Alright, it seems you have nothing new to say."
Seeing their reactions, Chen An was a bit disappointed. "Since we are father and son, I will give you a quick death so you don't embarrass yourself and lose face for no reason."
"Rest assured, the woman you loved before, and even your legitimate sons, will soon come to accompany you."
"I'm sure you won't be lonely on the road to the underworld."
He said these words carelessly, and each sentence made Chen Li's face more grim.
But in the end, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Dad!"
As soon as this word came out, Chen An was stunned.
He's calling me dad now?
Isn't that a bit too much?
I'm just about to kill him, do you have to throw away your dignity as well?
Even if he calls me dad, it's useless.
Isn't he going to die anyway?
But soon, Chen An realized that something was wrong.
A strong aura was surging behind him, enveloping him with a powerful momentum.
In an instant, strong winds blew, and a seemingly dull yet containing immense power palm fiercely pressed towards Chen An, aiming directly at his neck.
If this punch were to land, Chen An would probably be knocked down on the spot.
Bang!
A pale hand reached out and instantly clashed with this fist.
Chilly air splattered around, carrying a strong icy power that engulfed the area several meters around Chen An, freezing everything within reach.
The powerful shock came from the front, causing Chen An to retreat several steps before recovering.
Facing him, a figure stood there.
He looked like a man in his fifties, dressed in a simple gray robe, with a dignified appearance somewhat similar to Chen Li. Standing there with his hands behind his back, he exuded a master's demeanor.
At first glance, he seemed to be just an old man, but the strong and powerful aura emanating from him, with patches of Yuan Qi condensed around him, proved his identity as a Yuan Qi martial artist.
And in the vast mansion of the Duke of Chen, there was only one person who could have such cultivation.
The current Duke of Chen, Chen Hua, the grandfather of this body of Chen An.
"Grandfather?"
Standing in place, Chen An looked at the figure in front of him and then spoke slowly.
"Yes."
Chen Hua nodded, his face calm. "But for you, perhaps you should call me grandfather."
Grandfather?
Chen An shook his head inwardly.
The way you just attacked doesn't look like a grandfather treating his grandson.
If he hadn't dodged that blow, he would probably be injured now.
Would a grandfather do that to his grandson?
"In my impression, I don't have a grandfather."
He said with a smile, then pointed to Chen Li beside him. "Take this trash for example. Although he is foolish and stupid, I have some impression of him. Saying he is my father, though I'm ashamed, I accept it."
"As for you, grandfather, I have no impression at all."
Listening to Chen An's description, Chen Li clenched his hands, angry again but dared not speak out against Chen An.
The lesson just now was too heavy to bear.
On the other hand, Chen Qi couldn't help but speak, "Why are you talking to your grandfather like that?"
Bang!
There was a light sound, and Yuan Qi swept through, directly lifting Chen Qi and sending him flying, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood mixed with ice debris.
The speed of this attack was too fast, and even the Duke of Chen in front of him couldn't stop it.
"Adults speak, is it your turn to interrupt?"
Chen An calmly spoke, "If you dare to interrupt again, you won't be able to speak anymore."
According to their status, they were his elders, right?
People around secretly complained, but each of them kept their heads down, afraid to say a word.
Chen Qi struggled to get up from the ground, spitting out a lot of ice debris.
He looked at Chen An in front of him, his eyes filled with fear, not daring to speak again.
Chen Li also obediently kept his mouth shut, not daring to say anything anymore.
He realized it now.
Even though Duke Chen personally came, they now had a backer. However, in the situation where both were Yuan Qi practitioners, Chen An could still easily kill them. Even Duke Chen himself would find it difficult to resist.
If they dared to continue saying anything, they might truly end up accompanying Duke Wu.
"I have been in seclusion for years and rarely have contact with you younger generations."
Duke Chen looked a bit helpless. "It's also my neglect for not discovering your talent earlier."
"Otherwise, perhaps today's events wouldn't have happened."
Duke Chen did feel a bit helpless.
A Yuan Qi practitioner who was not yet twenty years old.
At first, he thought it was a rumor, as it seemed unlikely. But when he truly felt Chen An's aura, he couldn't stay in seclusion any longer and rushed out.
After being amazed, he sighed.
This was his grandson, who should have been the pride of Duke Chen's mansion.
Even without any support from Duke Chen's mansion and leaving it, he had still achieved this level. If he had been discovered earlier?
Now, thinking back, perhaps if he had paid more attention to the situation in Duke Chen's mansion, he could have found Chen An's talent earlier and let him start practicing martial arts sooner.
If that had happened, could today's events have been avoided?
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but sigh.
Fortunately, things hadn't reached the worst point yet.
There was still a chance to salvage the situation.
"I know what Li'er and the others have done. It is indeed going too far."
Duke Chen sighed and then said, "But at this point, there is nothing you can do to change it."
"Why not look forward and live well in the future?"
"I believe if your mother were still alive, she wouldn't want you to bear the guilt of killing your father and mother."
"You're right."
Chen An smiled. "So, what do you want?"
"Especially calling me here, and then doing nothing, do you think you can easily call me back like that?"
"What do you want?"
Duke Chen frowned.
"The properties of Duke Chen's mansion and those industries are not bad," Chen An said casually.
"I'll give them to you."
Duke Chen didn't hesitate at all.
"The Duke title of Duke Chen is also quite good."
"Also yours."
Duke Chen continued, "As long as you agree, in a while, I will go to report to the Emperor and have him transfer the title of Duke Chen to you. Then I can retire peacefully."
So, are we skipping the position of heir and inheriting the title directly?
Chen Li and Chen Qi, who were quietly listening from a distance, felt complicated.
They had struggled and competed for those positions for many years but had not achieved the status of heir. Now, Chen An had bypassed the position of heir and forced Chen Hua to abdicate.
He also now owned many properties above the Duke Chen mansion?
Others might not be aware, but as former officials of Duke Chen's mansion, they knew exactly how many industries were under the mansion.
It might be an exaggeration to say they were as wealthy as a country, but it wasn't far off.
Almost tens of thousands of people in the county relied on Duke Chen's mansion for their livelihood.
The benefits and profits that arose from this were significant.
And now, all of it was just handed over to someone else.
What was the meaning of their previous struggles and battles?
Chen Qi and Chen Li exchanged a glance, their emotions complex at that moment.
Nevertheless, the things they found difficult to let go of were not a big deal for Duke Chen.
For a martial artist of his level, those external things were no longer useful.
No matter how many properties, how much wealth, could it extend his life by a few years? Could it bring better martial arts knowledge?
None of it could.
So, what was of use?
Even the title of Duke was the same.
With the strength of Yuan Qi, whether he had the Duke title or not didn't matter.
But without the strength of Yuan Qi, even if he was a Duke, so what?
Would he dare to act arrogantly in front of a Yuan Qi practitioner?
This was clear as day.
Chen An was a bit surprised by Duke Chen's straightforwardness.
Compared to those who were greedy and short-sighted, Duke Chen was much more generous and open-minded.
This kind of behavior actually made Chen An feel a bit fond of him.
Finally, he spoke, "One last request."
"In Duke Chen's mansion, those people I don't like, hand them over to me. How about it?"
"I don't want any annoying people in Duke Chen's mansion."
With this statement, Chen Li's face became even paler.
Annoying people? The direction of these words was already very clear, pointing directly at his family.
On the side, Chen Qi looked at Chen Li, feeling a bit hesitant as well.
Was he included in the annoying people?
He hadn't bullied Chen An before, so Chen An wouldn't want to get rid of him too, right?
Thinking this, he felt a bit more at ease.
Even though he would have to say goodbye to the position of heir later on, considering the current situation, being able to save his life seemed pretty good.
Duke Chen hesitated for the first time.
For a Yuan Qi practitioner like him, he didn't care much about external things, but his children still had some significance to him.
After all, no matter what, they were his own children and he still had some emotions towards them.
"Li'er is still your father after all."
After a moment of silence, he couldn't help but speak again, looking at Chen An and said, "If you were to force me to kill him, it wouldn't reflect well on your reputation in the future."
"You're quite considerate, Duke Chen."
Chen An suddenly realized. "Then, will Duke Chen help me?"
"Calling me here on purpose, then not doing anything, do you think you can easily call me back like this?"
"What do you want?"
Duke Chen frowned.
"Chen Chen's mansion and those properties aren't bad." Chen An spoke casually.
"I'll give them to you."
"The Duke title of Chen's mansion is also quite good."
"Also yours."
"As long as you agree, in a while, I will report to the Emperor and have him transfer the title of Duke Chen to you. Then I can retire peacefully."
So, are we skipping the position of heir and inheriting the title directly?
Chen Li and Chen Qi, who were quietly listening from a distance, felt complicated.
Despite their struggles, Chen An had bypassed the position of heir and forced Chen Hua to abdicate.
He now owned many properties above the Duke Chen mansion?
