Xu Tianran brought up how Chen Mo had refused the invitation he had sent through his subordinates last time.
Jing Hongchen's brows knitted tightly.
A trace of worry appeared in Meng Hongchen's eyes.
Everyone else's gaze involuntarily fell on Chen Mo as well.
Xu Tianran, however, fell silent after saying this.
Instead, he watched Chen Mo with interest, as though looking forward to how he would answer.
Chen Mo offered no lengthy explanation. He simply repeated what he had said that day.
"I am merely a commoner. What merit or ability do I possess to deserve an audience with Your Highness? So I declined."
"..."
Silence settled over them.
Xu Tianran stared intently at Chen Mo and continued, "Do you know that no one has ever refused my invitation?"
"I do?"
"Then why did you still dare refuse? Aren't you afraid of offending me?"
"No."
"Why?"
"Because I'm not afraid!"
Chen Mo answered steadily, without the slightest trace of fear.
Upon hearing these words, the members of the Crown Prince's Guard around them
all grew somewhat angry.
A mere student actually dared speak to His Highness the Crown Prince in such a tone.
How utterly insolent!
Clearly, these guards knew nothing about Chen Mo's background.
They merely assumed he was an ordinary student.
They placed their hands on the soul weapons at their waists, waiting for their prince to give the order to seize him.
Instead, Xu Tianran suddenly burst out laughing.
"Hahaha!"
"Excellent!"
"Truly, heroes emerge from the young! I admire you greatly."
"Whatever choice you make in the future, the doors of my Crown Prince's Residence will always be open to you!"
"..."
Chen Mo gave no response.
Always open? Oh, give me a break.
*You'd better keep those doors firmly shut. That'll make it easier when I