Rebirth Counterattack: I Heard That the Imperial Marshal Has a Crush on Me

Chu Muxi walked into the villa, heading directly to the second floor and towards He Hui’s room. Indeed, she didn’t reside with Chu Tianhao in the mansion every day. Only occasionally, when Chu Tianhao required her services, would she spend a night in his bedroom.

Normally, she occupied her own bedroom. Chu Muxi approached her bed, leaned down, and pressed a switch somewhere. A bulge slowly rose from the head of the bed, revealing a carved and exquisitely crafted sandalwood box placed upon it.

He recognized it instantly as his mother’s dowry. Despite the Central Star era, like in the past, older items held greater value. This box, including gemstones, jade bracelets, and jewelry, had been passed down through generations in the Shen family. Even after enduring the catastrophe thousands of years ago, family heirlooms remained well-preserved. Shen Wu only had a daughter, so when Shen Lan married, these jewelry pieces naturally came with her.

However, Shen Lan departed early, failing to pass these items to Chu Muxi. Later, when Shen Wu parted ways with Chu Tianhao, He Hui, who had long coveted these treasures, naturally claimed them.

Yet, He Hui knew their extraordinary value and dared not display them casually. She only dared to bring one or two pieces with her occasionally to certain gatherings. This led to them being recognized as the trousseau jewelry of the original wife.

After all, the Shen family held some status on Central Star. When Shen Lan was the Shen family’s eldest daughter, she often showcased them at various gatherings. Of course, the events she attended far surpassed those hosted by He Hui.

Consequently, only a select few recognized them. Nonetheless, word of this incident reached the ears of ladies and aristocratic women in the upper class, further disparaging He Hui.

Chu Muxi remembered vividly how Chu Tianhao berated He Hui upon hearing of this. Consequently, He Hui stashed them away and dared not wear them again.

Chu Muxi secured the box and held it before departing He Hui’s room. Upon returning to his own quarters, he surveyed the space where he had resided for nearly twenty years, his eyes clouded with emotion. After a moment’s pause, he heard footsteps approaching.

Turning around, he expressed surprise, “Why are you here?”

The person who entered was none other than Lu Junzhi. He approached and embraced Chu Muxi.

Chu Muxi was momentarily taken aback before smiling and replying, “Don’t worry, I’m fine. I’m just feeling a bit sentimental.” After all, this place held memories of his childhood with his mother, amidst the traces left behind by others. Although most of them were remnants of those people, there were also cherished memories of his mother’s presence here. It was only natural to feel a bit melancholic.

“Don’t be sad.” Lu Junzhi gently kissed his forehead. “In the future, you’ll have your own home filled with warmth and happiness. I won’t let you feel sad anymore, Muxi.”

Touched, Chu Muxi hugged him tightly. “Okay, let’s face it together.”

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Descending the stairs together, Chu Muxi inquired, “Did you see those people when you arrived? That Brother Chen.”

Lu Junzhi nodded, “I saw them; they have left.”

Chu Muxi suddenly felt something was wrong. “You…why aren’t you curious about who they are? What are they doing here?” He turned to look at Lu Junzhi.

Lu Junzhi looked at somewhere in the void in front of him, “I’ve seen it before.”

Chu Muxi rolled his eyes, “Lu Junzhi, are you hiding something from me?”

Lu Junzhi coughed twice, “What?”

‘Good guy! The dignified Grand Marshal actually learned how to act stupid and speechless!’

Chu Muxi stopped and asked fiercely: “If you confess, I will be lenient; if you resist, you will be severely punished! Give me an honest explanation quickly!” He was quick-thinking and was disturbed by what He Hui said when he came in. Plus, he had some thoughts when he came back here. It was hard to think clearly, he didn’t realize anything was wrong until now that Lu Junzhi appeared here so quickly.

Suddenly he felt that there must be something wrong here!

Lu Junzhi hesitated to speak, and Chu Muxi became more and more curious.

Did this guy really do something he shouldn’t have done behind his back? But it didn’t look like it.

“Hurry up and say it. If you don’t, I will -” Chu Muxi deliberately prolonged his voice, as if he wanted to settle a score with him.

Lu Junzhi had no choice but to say: “I found someone to make Chu Mubei gamble the planet.”

Chu Muxi was stunned, “You found someone? What does this mean?”

Lu Junzhi’s face was expressionless, but if he looked carefully, he would find that the always invincible and fearless Marshal had the tips of his ears a little red, and he seemed a little embarrassed and at a loss.

Chu Muxi felt itchy in his heart. If he hadn’t walked downstairs to the hall at this moment with the door wide opened and the bodyguard was still outside.

He really wanted to knock down Lu Junzhi! He just looked so adorable now!

But on his face, he pretended to glare fiercely and said, “Be honest!”

“I just found someone to set up a game for him; otherwise, he wouldn’t owe so much debt.” All Lu Junzhi’s strategies and tactics had always been to deal with the enemy on the battlefield, or to deal with those cunning and shrewd aristocratic families.

But to deal with a young man because of his own selfish desires, this was the first time he done it.

That was why he didn’t tell Chu Muxi because he was worried that it would damage his image in the other party’s mind.

‘Marshal, you really think too much!’

Chu Muxi burst out laughing, and then raised hiz fingers at Lu Junzhi.

Lu Junzhi didn’t know why, but he still lowered his head – “Hmm.”

Chu Muxi stretched out his hand on his neck and kissed him deeply.

“Lu Junzhi, you really are, haha, I like you so much!” Chu Muxi confessed loudly and cheerfully.