Chu Qingmeng was blank for a moment. What did Old Chen mean by that? If he didn't like him, why would he choose him as the heir apparent? But she quickly collected her emotions and gave a chuckle. "When parents love their child, they plan far ahead for his sake. You have no imperial concubine to protect you; if he had shown too much affection for you, do you think you would have survived to grow up?"
Mo Jiangli looked at Chu Qingmeng in disbelief, only to see her maintaining a warm smile as she lifted a black stone from her own bowl and gently placed it down. "Deadlock."
Mo Jiangli lowered his gaze to the chessboard. As soon as the black stone fell, a vast expanse of white stones was captured. "Mother..."
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