Chapter 542: Does Qin Ruan know that her man is so jealous?
Chapter 542: Does Qin Ruan know that her man is so jealous?
Qin Ruan furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment before asking Qiao Xi, "Do you know what's going on?"
Qiao Xi was also confused, "I don't know, but there have been more people coming and going from the Hou family today, and the Hou family's secret guards have been appearing frequently."
Upon hearing this, Qin Ruan recalled the Third Young Master's words in the room earlier, saying that she wouldn't encounter Nangong Chang again in the future.
Could it be that the Hou family is planning something against the Nangong family?
It must be said that Qin Ruan's reaction was quite keen.
"Madam, would you like to have dinner now?"
A servant approached, interrupting Qin Ruan's train of thought.
Since her stomach was still empty, Qin Ruan nodded to the servant.
She asked Qiao Xi and Qin Mei, "Have you both eaten?"
Qin Mei replied, "Yes, we've eaten."
Qiao Xi added, "I've eaten too."
"Meow—"
At that moment, Snowball joined in, wanting to be part of the commotion.
Qin Mei's face turned serious, "You just had a fish earlier!"
"Meow, meow!"
Snowball protested against Qin Mei.
Qin Mei touched its round belly and said sternly, "You can't eat anymore. If you get too fat, I won't be able to carry you."
"Meow?"
Snowball's emerald eyes sparkled with skepticism about its feline life.
Can't be carried?
Just how delicate and weak is its litter box servant?
Qin Ruan smiled and turned to go to the dining room with the servant.
Upstairs, in the study...
Hou Yunjiao sat at the desk, flipping through the piled-up documents and files. Standing in front of him was Lin Hao, his expression emotionless.
Just a moment ago, Lin Hao had informed Hou Yunjiao of everything that had happened when Qin Ruan attended the Lu family banquet and Nangong Chang barged into the lounge, leaving out no details.
The Third Young Master, focused on the documents, spoke in a cold and clear voice, "Has the Madam ever visited the Punishment Hall?"
Lin Hao hesitated for a moment and then shook his head, "No, the Madam has no interest in the Punishment Hall."
Hou Yunjiao raised his gaze and glanced at Lin Hao, his eyes carrying an ambiguous meaning.
He could sense the emotional undertone in Lin Hao's words.
It seemed that Lin Hao had objections to his arrangements.
Hou Yunjiao's lips curved slightly, and his voice softened, "Since the Madam is not interested, we can put this matter aside for now. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
"Yes, Third Young Master," Lin Hao replied, lowering his head, his facial expression unreadable.
Hou Yunjiao lowered his head and continued to review the documents.
In a casual tone, he said, "Lin Hao, I know you met the Madam in the Western City. While it's true that you know each other, you can't return to the past. Your identities have changed now. Do you understand what I mean?"
Lin Hao looked up in surprise, his face bewildered.
He seemed to understand, yet also not understand.
The Third Young Master's words sounded like he wanted Lin Hao to keep his distance from Qin Ruan.
But if he didn't want Lin Hao to get close to Qin Ruan, why did he assign him to her side?
Without looking up, Hou Yunjiao could still sense Lin Hao's gaze.
He neatly signed his name on the document and closed it, placing it by his side.
Hou Yunjiao raised his deep gaze, piercing directly into Lin Hao, "Do you know about the Hou family's actions starting from last night?"
As a member of the Hou family's secret guards, Lin Hao naturally wouldn't be deliberately kept in the dark about the Hou family's A-level operations.
Lin Hao nodded, "Yes, I know. It's an A-level operation targeting the Nangong family."
Hou Yunjiao's lips curled up slightly, "Do you know that Nangong Chang has ill intentions towards the Madam?"
Lin Hao pondered for a moment, recalling Nangong Chang's unsettling gaze fixed on Qin Ruan.
He furrowed his brows tightly, "The way he looks at the Madam makes people uncomfortable."
Hou Yunjiao nodded lightly, his tone becoming more serious, "Ruan Ruan is my wife, the future mistress of the Hou family. And speaking emotionally, she is my wife, and I won't allow any man to harbor thoughts about her. Do you understand?"
A faint twitch appeared at the corner of Lin Hao's lips, and the surprised expression on his cold and resolute face was visible.
He breathed a sigh of relief and nodded cautiously, "Yes, Third Young Master."
Jealousy, that's all it was!
Going around in such a big circle, as if it were something else entirely.
Lin Hao lowered his head and discreetly rolled his eyes where the Third Time Master couldn't see.
He wondered, does Qin Ruan know that her man is so jealous?
Hou Yunjiao didn't feel like he had such strong jealousy.
He simply didn't like anyone having thoughts about Qin Ruan.
Now that someone
He waved away the various dark thoughts and schemes that had surfaced in his mind.
Some things shouldn't be dwelled upon, because once you start thinking about them, you'll become restless.
Hou Yunjiao let out a gentle sigh and said to Lin Hao, "Hou Zhi has been feeling unwell recently. For now, you'll continue to stay by the Madam's side. Once Hou Zhi recovers, you'll accompany Hou Chuan by my side."
"Yes, Third Young Master!" Lin Hao replied obediently, listening to whatever the man in front of him said.
After all, a jealous man had no reason.
His priority was to save his own life.
Because of Nangong Chang's covetousness towards Qin Ruan, the Hou family intended to eliminate him completely.
If Lin Hao had any thoughts about Qin Ruan, the Hou family would strip him of his skin.
Thinking of that gruesome scene, Lin Hao's body involuntarily trembled.
Hou Yunjiao's eyebrow twitched slightly, "Are you feeling cold?"
"No," Lin Hao hastily shook his head, his will to survive overpowering, unwilling to show any signs of weakness.
Knock, knock...
The study door was knocked on.
Hou Yunjiao raised his chin at Lin Hao, who quickly walked to the door.
The door opened, and Hou Chuan walked in.
He quickly reported, "Third Young Master, we've received news from the Long family. It's been delivered to Elder Master's side."
Hou Yunjiao maintained his calm and elegant demeanor, his voice calm as he asked, "Who delivered it?"
"Honorable Mister Long, Elder Master's father-in-law," Hou Chuan answered.
It referred to the current ruler of the Long family.
Hou Yunjiao leaned back in his seat, his voice remaining composed, "What news did they bring?"
Hou Chuan's tone grew heavier, "Honorable Mister Long is seriously ill and may not be able to fulfill his duties. He hopes the Hou family can promptly nominate the next ruler."
Hou Yunjiao's fingertips lightly moved, rubbing his index finger against his thumb.
His deep gaze turned towards Huo Chuan, "Has Big Brother returned?"
Huo Chuan shook his head, "It's difficult to control the situation at the Nangong side, so Elder Master is personally overseeing it."
"And what about Big Sister-in-law?"
"Mr. Long is critically ill, and the Madam is currently attending to him."
Hou Yunjiao asked again, "Any news from the Lu family?"
Huo Chuan replied, "So far, there's been no news."
The sound of footsteps echoed in the quiet study.
Hou Yunjiao lightly tapped his fingertips on the armrest of the chair, producing a crisp sound.
His brows and eyes were calm, his pale pink lips slightly pursed, and a faint upward curve adorned his mouth, perfectly measured.
His features were profound, and his jawline could be considered flawless.
This kind of Third Young Master undoubtedly possessed a fatal charm.
After a while, Hou Yunjiao's deep voice slowly resounded, "Call Lu Han and instruct his father to rush to the Imperial Cabinet immediately."
His voice was soft but carried the unquestionable authority of someone in power.
Since the Long family had offered such a good opportunity, it was high time for the Lu family to seize it.
Hou Chuan asked, "Shall we send someone to inform the Lu family, or should we make a phone call?"
"Notify them by phone. The Hou family shouldn't directly intervene. Also, let the Lu family know that apart from the Su family within the aristocratic families, all others have given their approval," Hou Yunjiao replied.
"I'll take care of it right away," Hou Chuan nodded and quickly left.
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