"The Chen Family has issued a decree. Those who achieve outstanding merit in this war may be granted land to establish a foundation..."
Xu Yuan said slowly, his expression clearly apprehensive.
Chu Mu raised an eyebrow. "You want to establish... a clan?"
Xu Yuan glanced at Xu Jinhua, who stood to the side, and chuckled. "This kid of mine is rather unaccomplished. Following me out into the world will be a good chance to temper him."
Chu Mu briefly glanced at the brocade-robed Xu Jinhua, his gaze flickering. He seemed to understand Xu Yuan's intentions.
'Unaccomplished... that description certainly fits.'
Perhaps because of the protection and reliance afforded by his own existence, the caution and reverence Chu Mu had hoped to see were largely absent in this nephew of his.
While not malicious, the boy was indeed in dire need of tempering.
