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"CC, you should leave now."

After breakfast, the group went to the garden, where the second-in-command had already prepared tea for Mo Mo and Gao Hai.

Mo Mo also knew that it was time to discuss terms with Gao Hai.

The garden wasn't large, but it was spacious and airy. The two of them sat in a high pavilion in the center of the garden, where they could see every corner of the garden. It was actually safer to have a private conversation here than in a room.

CC and the second-in-command of the eunuchs also left, leaving only Mo Mo and Gao Hai in the empty garden.

"Lord Gao, I really admire your courage."

Momo was the first to speak.

Gao Hai was taken aback. He had originally planned to use some opening remarks to suppress Mo Mo, but Mo Mo spoke first instead.

Moreover, judging from the tone, it seems like he's being threatened?

Gao Hai sneered inwardly. How dare a mere child, who hadn't even grown his hair yet, act so arrogantly in front of him? He, Gao Hai, was not easily intimidated.

"Lord Qilin, what do you mean? Are you still holding a grudge about what happened yesterday? Didn't you already defuse my little tricks and win the beauty's heart?"

"Although Miss Hugh Dafelt is still young, she is already a beauty. Lord Qilin has won her heart. If we follow the rules of our Chinese Federation, she will truly be yours in three to five years."

"Shouldn't you thank me?"

"Should I thank you? But unfortunately, I hate it when people scheme against me, especially when they succeed. It makes me want to scheme against them in return. Lord Gao, we could have had a more peaceful working relationship. Did we have to make things so awkward?"

Gao Hai chuckled and said, "Lord Qilin, this was just a small misunderstanding. You see, it's all resolved now. I was just joking. Lord Qilin, just remember that I meant no harm."

So we're just going to let this go?

Gao Hai nodded and said, "Let's just leave it at that. I think you and Lord Qilin may share the same ideals and have more to talk about. For example, that document, or the Forbidden City."

Upon hearing this, Mo Mo smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, we have many directions to discuss, but before that, I have a few small questions I would like to ask you."

"I have a question for you, who schemed against me and still dares to stand openly in front of me."

A flash of bright red light appeared, and a red glow appeared in Gao Hai's eyes.

"Alright, Gao Hai. Before we start having a proper conversation, tell me your secrets, and the secrets of the Grand Eunuchs. After I understand your ambitions and your power, then we can have a proper talk."

……

After Momo and Gao Hai played a lively game of Truth or Dare, Momo acted as if nothing had happened and had a friendly conversation with Gao Hai. The two exchanged opinions frankly, and the meeting was beneficial. They finally reached a consensus and formed a strategic and mutually beneficial cooperative relationship.

However, compared to Mo Mo's nonchalant attitude, Gao Hai looked indignant, as if he had suffered some injustice or had been taken advantage of in the conversation.

Gao Hai quickly regained his composure and chatted with Mo Mo with a smile, as if the two had just had a very pleasant conversation.

Evening arrived quickly, and the banquet that Gao Hai had prepared was complete. Unfortunately, Tokyo was still in chaos, and there were very few people who could be invited and who would actually attend the banquet.

There was only one important person who agreed to attend the banquet.

Gao Hai didn't really care at first. After all, all he wanted was to confirm that he was the matchmaker for Mo Mo and Karen. It didn't matter whether a few people saw it or dozens of people saw it. Anyway, this kind of news would definitely spread from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

In the evening, Karen, who had disappeared all day, reappeared. Although she tried to force a smile, her red and swollen eyes said it all.

Accompanying her were her mother and brother, Akatsuki Tokie, and Akatsuki Naoto.

Akatsuki Toki and Akatsuki Naoto also changed into their finest attire. Akatsuki Toki wore a Japanese-style outfit, the fabric of which was clearly brand new. Combined with her already beautiful face, she still retained her charm. However, she also had red eyes and her face lacked any radiance.

Naoto Kurotsuki is probably in the same situation.

"Mo Mo!"

Karen spotted Momo from afar, a hint of joy appearing on her lips. She instinctively waved to Momo, but in an instant, Naoto Kurenai rushed out beside her.

"You bastard, how dare you do this to my sister... Waaah!"

Naoto Akatsuki's pent-up emotions erupted in an instant, rushing towards Momo. Although he wasn't very old, he knew far more about matters between men and women than Karen did. In his eyes, Momo's actions towards his sister were the most despicable and heinous thing imaginable.

However, before he could even get within ten meters of Momo, Artoria had already made her move, pinning him to the ground in the blink of an eye.

"Damn it, let me go, let me go!"

Naoto struggled incessantly, but Artoria's hand remained motionless.

"Brother, what are you doing!"

Karen quickly ran up, followed by Akatsuki Shige.

"Sister Artoria, please let go of my brother!"

Kallen was still very polite to Artoria, after all, Artoria's imposing presence made everyone unconsciously become more respectful in her presence.

Of course, Momo is an exception.

Artoria nodded and said to Akane Toki, "Madam, please take good care of your child. I can understand you, but I will not allow you to disrespect our Lord."

Akatsuki Tokiko bowed to Artoria, who nodded and released Akatsuki Naoto.

Naoto Kurenai immediately jumped up and was about to rush towards Momo, but was stopped by Karen.

"Karen, let me go! I'm going to teach them a lesson..."

"Snapped!"

A crisp slap rang out, immediately attracting everyone's attention. The one who did it was Hongyue Shijiang, the mother of two children.

The slap was so powerful that it immediately left a huge red handprint on Naoto Kurenai's face, and his cheek quickly swelled up.

Not only that, Naoto Akatsuki's ears were ringing from the beating, and his cheeks felt like they were on fire. The pent-up grievances and anger exploded, causing tears to stream down his face.

"Why...Mom..."

"You actually did it! What do you plan to have your sister do?!"

Despite her son's weeping, Akatsuki Shige's expression remained unchanged, and her words immediately silenced Akatsuki Naoto, though tears continued to flow.

Seeing this, Mo Mo couldn't help but sigh.

Hongyue Shijiang's behavior can be described as quite strong. She is not a strong person in life, but she is a respectable mother who always tries to adapt to life and strive for a better tomorrow for her children.

However, the cruel reality in the original story—her daughter's lack of understanding, her son's death in battle, and the hardships of life—destroyed her for years before finally breaking her down and turning her into a pitiful drug addict.

Hongyue Shijiang slapped her son to stop, and even Karen seemed startled. However, Hongyue Shijiang did not stop, but went to Momo's side and bowed respectfully to Momo as well.

Mo Mo had a slight toothache. Hong Yue Shi Jiang bowed because of their different statuses, but Mo Mo could only return the bow, since nominally, she would be his mother-in-law in the future.

“Mo Mojun, I know about your relationship with Karen. Since Karen is willing and you like her and are willing to accept her, then as her mother, I can't say anything more.”

Hongyue Shijiang's voice trembled slightly, but she still forced herself to say, "However, Karen is a child of the Hudattafeet family, and there are some things I cannot decide. Could you please help me contact the Hudattafeet family in Britannia?"

"I think you can do it, right?"

After hearing what Hongyue Shijiang said, Momo understood that this was Karen's mother's last attempt to protect her daughter.

049 Odysseus

The love that parents have for their children is probably the purest and deepest love in the world.

Before her eyes, Akatsuki Tokie seemed to have no ability to adapt to society other than being a wife and mother. Yet, even so, even faced with a force she could not resist, Akatsuki Tokie had to stand up for her daughter's happiness and future.

This filled Mo Mo with awe.

This is the most ordinary yet profound love of the vast majority of parents. Perhaps due to limitations, they can't do much for their children, but they have already given everything within their means for their children.

When faced with danger, even if they know the danger is beyond their ability to handle, they will still stand up and do everything in their power to buy even a second of time for their child.

Right now, Hongyue Shijiang stepped forward. She was afraid, she was terrified, she was at a loss, but for Karen's sake, she exhausted all her wisdom, hoping to fight for Karen's happiness.

Tragically, the only person Kareem could rely on in the end was her husband, who was still in Britannia… no, he couldn’t even be called a husband, he should be called Karen’s father.

Unfortunately, her efforts were destined to be in vain.

Although the surname Hutafelt holds considerable influence in Britannia, in the current chaotic world, Hutafelt is neither a political figure in Britannia nor holds a high-ranking position in the military; he is merely a nobleman with immense wealth.

Faced with such nobles, Gao Hai, as a powerful minister of the Chinese Federation, was not afraid at all. Perhaps if the Hugh Dafelt family or Karen's father came, Gao Hai would treat them well, but that would be all.

As for Momo, people will probably only respect him because he is Karen's father.

Red Moon Toki's reliance on him was destined to be useless. Moreover, Red Moon Toki's current wish to rescue Karen was something that everyone present would not allow.

Unless the head of the Hugh Dafelt family, Karen's father, actually appears and personally protects Karen and her family of three as they leave Japan for Britannia, then Momo will not feel comfortable letting Karen leave his protection.

However, this is impossible.

Not to mention that Karen's father rarely comes to Japan now, and the two countries are currently at war. Even if he did come, the Japanese would soon be defeated and become Area 11 people, and Karen would go from being a Britannian-Japanese mixed-race child to a bastard with inferior Area 11 blood.

Even if Karen's father took her back to Britannia, he would only subject her to endless humiliation.

In the original story, Karen's father concealed Karen's true identity from the outside world and refused to acknowledge the status of Tokiko Kurenai. In reality, this was a measure taken to protect Karen, but it sacrificed Tokiko Kurenai and caused Karen to completely lose hope in her father.

“Madam,” it wasn’t Mo Mo who answered Hong Yue Shi Jiang, but Gao Hai who interrupted first. He said sarcastically, “What are you saying? Miss Hugh Dafelt and Lord Qilin are in love, and I am a witness. Do you intend to break up lovers and not even respect me as a witness?”

“Madam, I didn’t expect you to be so unreasonable. I’ve said my piece, but the one who can make the decision here right now is Miss Hugh Dafelt. As for you, Madam… hehe, you’re not qualified.”

Oh, right, I almost forgot.

The cunning Gao Hai has now changed his identity. He went from being the mastermind behind Karen's framing of Momo to the matchmaker who brought Karen and Momo together. Although it's all just a show for others, that's exactly what Gao Hai is after.

This also reveals a characteristic of Gao Hai: he gets bogged down in trivial matters, pursuing petty gains and every single victory or defeat.

Gao Hai's threat was almost blatant, and he also subtly mocked Hongyue Shijiang's unacknowledged relationship with him. This made Hongyue Shijiang tremble. The courage she had finally mustered vanished instantly under Gao Hai's direct pressure. She lowered her head, not knowing what to say anymore.

"Hey, Gao Hai, don't you dare bully my mom!"

Karen rushed to Hongyue Shijiang's side, hugging her mother while glaring fiercely at Gao Hai. Gao Hai, completely unconcerned, forced a smile and said, "Miss Hugh Dafelt, I'm doing this for your and Lord Qilin's own good. Let's not let those with ulterior motives ruin tonight's festive occasion."

"Moreover, even if we do contact the head of the Hugh Dafelt family, I don't think the outcome will change. He would wholeheartedly approve of his daughter joining hands with a big shot in the Chinese Federation."

Karen's eyes were practically spitting fire, but the series of events that had happened throughout the day seemed to have matured the ten-year-old Karen considerably. She held onto her mother and remained silent.

"It seems to me that Lord Qilin thinks the same way, isn't that right? Lord Qilin, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

"You've said everything, what else is there for me to say?"

Mo Mo made a sarcastic remark, but Gao Hai continued to smile, seemingly oblivious to the sarcasm in Mo Mo's words.

Mo Mo looked at Hong Yue Shi Jiang and said, "Madam, the only thing I can assure you is that Karen will definitely be happy. Moreover, all of this is Karen's own decision. She is much stronger and more mature than you imagine."

Hongyue's mind was buzzing. He nodded and looked at his daughter, while Karen stood on tiptoe, raised her hand, and wiped away the tears from her mother's eyes.

"Mom, don't worry, I really did it voluntarily, and I'm very happy, Mom."