"Since the Cao family changed its patriarch, it has become a vassal of the Shangguan family. The entire industry under the Cao family has been swallowed up. After this engagement, Shangguan Hong will soon show his fangs." Concubine Cao Xuan's face gradually became serious.

The internal struggle of the Cao family led to the rebellion of brothers.

In the past, all relatives have become enemies now.

A huge crisis occurred along with the entire family.

Fortunately, she made preparations in advance and transferred all the assets under her name to Yanjing.

This can be regarded as retaining a little spark for the Cao family.

"Concubine Xuan, when it comes to the matter of the Cao family, what do your father thinks?" Lu Chen asked with the flow.

With Cao Guan’s connections and prestige, if you really want to compete with Cao Guan, you will still have a great chance of winning.

"My father is still trying his best to save the situation and trying to negotiate with his uncle and others. Unfortunately, the effect is very little." Concubine Cao Xuan shook her head.

Her father is good at everything, but he is too concerned about feelings and is unwilling to turn against each other, so he blindly retreats.

Until now, the Cao family has been disintegrated and has been disorganized.

"It seems that your father is still a little worried, but when encountering such a thing, you must burn your boat and break it before you can stand up." Lu Chen reminded.

It is right to worry about brotherly relationships, but if you keep giving in, it will only make the situation worse.

"I hope my dad can wake up sooner." Concubine Cao Xuan's expression was a little complicated.

She could help her father turn the tables, but the problem is that her father has no plans to fight now.

“Oh by the way…”

At this time, Concubine Cao seemed to have thought of something, took out an exquisite tip from her bag and handed it to Lu Chen: "Tomorrow your birthday, this is my father's gift to you."

"Thank you father for me." Lu Chen smiled.

"Open and take a look." Concubine Cao Xuan winked.

"Now?"

After confirmation, Lu Chen slowly opened the tip and took out a piece of preserved parchment from it.

When I opened it, I found that there was a mysterious pattern on the parchment paper, but it was a little incomplete.

"Concubine Xuan, what is this?" Lu Chen was a little surprised.

"This is the treasure map inherited from the Cao family's ancestors, and it is also something Shangguan Hong has always wanted. Now, my dad has given it to you." Concubine Cao Xuan smiled slightly.

"What? The treasure map of ancestors?"

Lu Chen was stunned at first, then waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, this thing is too expensive, I can't ask for it!"

The treasures of the Cao family are rich enough to rival countries and can even change the world.

The value of this treasure map is simply immeasurable.

"It's just a broken treasure map. It's useless for my dad to keep it. Why don't you give it to you? Maybe you still have the chance to get all the treasure maps together." Concubine Cao Xuan smiled.

"Concubine Xuan, this is your ancestral inheritance. How can I win people's favor?" Lu Chen shook his head again.

"Actually, my dad did this with careful consideration."

Concubine Cao Xuan explained: "With his current ability, he cannot protect this treasure map. Maybe one day he will be taken away by Shangguan Hong. Instead of letting the treasure fall into the hands of an ambitious person, it is better to choose a suitable and reliable successor to inherit this treasure map."

"This..." Lu Chen hesitated a little.

Cao Guan saw this treasure map more important than his life, but now he gave it to him, which was simply unconditional trust.

At the same time, it also made him feel a heavy responsibility.

"Okay, no need to refuse. This is my father's wish. You can accept it. Maybe you can help you in the future."

Concubine Cao smiled and stuffed the parchment into Lu Chen's arms.

"Okay, I'll keep it for your father first. I'll return it to him after the Cao family stabilizes." Lu Chen finally nodded.

Cao Guan gave him the treasure map, on the one hand, out of trust, and on the other hand, he hoped that it could be properly handled so as not to harm sentient beings.

......

At night, in the Shangguan family’s mansion.
Chapter completed!