That feeling is profound yet elusive, but Sima Ke is able to perceive its presence with exceptional clarity.

This individual who claims to be Ouyang Zhi from Shuzhou truly gives him a very warm feeling, as if there should be some connection between them.

It's hard to say clearly, and also hard to explain.

But this does not prevent Sima Ke from approaching him.

Similarly, Ouyang Zhi feels the same way.

He was just perplexed, unable to understand why this prince would be so kind to him, could it be that he knows the relationship between him and his father?

But thinking about it, that's not it either.

He understands Chen Yuan's character; he doesn't like to boast, and it's even more unlikely he would reveal such a relationship to others.

He even doesn't want to acknowledge even him, this half-son, it's only by his own initiative.

He thought about it and only attributed all of this to the word 'fate'.

Sima Ke was very enthusiastic, as if he treated Duke Wu'an Mansion as his own home, showing great warmth to Ouyang Zhi, starting to indirectly inquire about the relationship between Ouyang Zhi and Chen Yuan.

Ouyang Zhi began to tell what he could say, mentioning they met in Hidden Soldier Valley....

Sima Ke kept nodding, secretly admiring Chen Yuan's skills, being able to maintain such closeness with people he barely met, something to learn much from.

After Ouyang Zhi finished speaking, he didn't stay silent, seeing this prince without much airs, and began to ask him instead about his relationship with Chen Yuan.

Sima Ke laughed heartily, unabashedly revealing that they initially had some hostility, but neither side kept it in mind, gradually turning enemies into friends.

As for how they turned enemies, that naturally he couldn't go into detail.

Afterward, Sima Ke also revealed that his own sister, from the same lineage, is the current Princess, one of the heroines rumored in the Capital to be possibly wed with Chen Yuan.

Immediately startled Ouyang Zhi, speculating to himself endlessly.

After saying that, Sima Ke wasn't content and eagerly started talking about the series of great events Chen Yuan has accomplished in the Capital, only excluding the matter of deposing royal relatives, recounting everything else.

Making Ouyang Zhi admire Chen Yuan even more.

He thought, 'Indeed, what mother once said was true, Chen Yuan's future is very promising, if he wants to revive the Ouyang Family and Hidden Soldier Valley, he'll inevitably need Chen Yuan's assistance.'

No wonder his mother was so enamored with him, such a remarkable man in the world, who wouldn't be bewildered upon seeing him?

On the other side, after a short stay at the Zhang Mansion, Chen Yuan got up to bid farewell, and the Second Miss Zhang personally saw him out the gate, her show of intimacy even more than before.

Chen Yuan even thought that if he were a bit more proactive, he could probably win her over.

Become Zhang Xuan's brother-in-law.

But, things aren't done that way.

Zhang Xuan is his friend, and Zhang Yantong has repeatedly supported him, showing goodwill, he really doesn't want to delay the Second Miss Zhang, especially at such a critical moment.

Your refusal to show favor to a royal woman, yet your deep affection for a Zhang family woman, is not a blessing but a misfortune for the Zhang Mansion.

Watching his daughter's demeanor, Zhang Yantong frowned slightly, wanting to intervene, but not knowing where to start, he just sighed lightly, preparing to convey Chen Yuan's intentions to the Emperor.

Hoping that the Emperor would be broad-minded and not suppress Chen Yuan over these minor issues.

Back at Duke Wu'an Mansion, Chen Yuan quickly learned from the butler about the visit of the Fourth Prince Sima Ke and a white-robed man with the compound surname Ouyang.

Sima Ke intends to ascend to the Crown Prince position, coming to seek his help at this time makes sense, but this man with the compound surname Ouyang is quite interesting.

Among the people he knows, those with the compound surname Ouyang are only a few, it's not a common name, so the butler didn't need to say more for him to guess who the visitor was.

His unofficial son, Ouyang Zhi!

It was just such a coincidence that he met Sima Ke this time, really made him feel somewhat strange, after all, the relationship among them is indeed a bit peculiar.

In name, they've all been to their hometown.

As for why in name, that's naturally because Ouyang Zhi is not the son of Lady Xu, but merely the foster child of his elder sister.

When Chen Yuan arrived in the main hall, Sima Ke and Ouyang Zhi were in high spirits talking, only noticing his approach as he got close, quickly standing up and cupping his hands with a smile:

"Brother Chen."

Ouyang Zhi, seeing this long-unseen yet now more imposing unofficial father, also straightened his face and bowed, saying:

"Brother Chen, long time no see."

With Sima Ke present, he naturally had to conceal the 'father' term.

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, sitting down slowly at the head seat:

"It's been a long time indeed."

"Brother Chen, before your arrival, I've already chatted a lot with Brother Ouyang, it's strange to say, though it's my first time seeing Brother Ouyang, there's a sense of closeness in my heart."

"Indeed, indeed, I'm... also find it strange, Brother Chen, could you explain why?" Ouyang Zhi curiously looked at Chen Yuan and asked.

Hoping to hear an answer.

Seeing the curious looks of both, Chen Yuan chuckled inwardly.

How could they not be close?

They are indeed half-brothers from different parents.

Usually, they have no connection, all thanks to the 'way' for linking them.

"I don't know either about this, maybe you two are just destined to meet." Chen Yuan glanced calmly with a smile.

"Brother Chen is right."

"Did you visit this time because Lady has something to entrust?" Chen Yuan turned his gaze to Ouyang Zhi and asked.

"Indeed, my mother is concerned about Brother Chen, but with heavy responsibilities on her shoulders, she can't leave Tangshan, it just so happens that I have some yearning for the Capital too, so I took this task to come, Brother Chen, please do not mind."

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