Chapter 544: Third Young Master Huo and His Wife Visit the Nangong Family, Asserting Sovereignty
Chapter 544: Third Young Master Huo and His Wife Visit the Nangong Family, Asserting Sovereignty
In that awkward moment, Qin Ruan secretly glanced at the utensils on the dining table that she hadn't cleaned up after breakfast.
Her appetite had increased recently, and she had indeed eaten a lot.
She overslept today and couldn't control herself, ending up overeating.
Having her situation pointed out so directly by the Third Young Master made her feel extremely embarrassed. She wished there was a hole she could crawl into right now.
Sensing her embarrassment, Hou Yunjiao gently rubbed Qin Ruan's hair.
Softly, he said, "Since you're full, come with me to burn off some calories."
Qin Ruan looked up and asked, "Where are we going?"
"To the Nangong family."
Hou Yunjiao adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose and wrapped his arm around Qin Ruan's waist as they left the dining room.
The social death scene that had just occurred for Qin Ruan dissipated in a few words from him.
...
The Nangong family.
Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang were currently like crippled grasshoppers, unable to jump at all.
Late last night, while the Nangong family was under martial law, Hou Junxin led numerous secret guards from the Hou family to surround them.
They cut off all communication signals between the Nangong family and the outside world, rendering their pleas to heaven unanswered and their pleas to earth in vain.
Upon learning that the Hou family had taken the initiative to attack with great momentum, Nangong Yunlong panicked.
After finding out that Hou Junxin had personally arrived, he requested to meet with him.
The Hou family's secret guards completely ignored his request.
Upon hearing the news, Hou Junxin simply said two words: "Not interested."
The destruction of the Nangong family this time was personally ordered by the Third Young Master and approved by the Patriarch.
They had nothing to say to the people of the Nangong family.
Whether the members of the Nangong family lived or died was entirely at the whim of Hou Yunjiao.
Nangong Chang had not slept all night, his face pale and dark circles forming under his eyes.
His voice was hoarse as he said, "Dad, why is this happening? We haven't done anything. Why would the Hou family come after us now?"
He couldn't understand. The Witch Clan hadn't made a move yet, and the Nangong family had just finalized their initial plans. Why would the Hou family target them at this moment?
Nangong Yunlong, standing in his son's bedroom, glanced down at the courtyard where the guards from the Hou family replaced their own. A resolute light shone in his sinister eyes.
His voice turned cold as he said, "It must be a leak of information. There's a traitor in the Nangong family."
The traitor they dealt with last night was probably a decoy, and the real traitor had not been discovered by them.
Other than that, he couldn't think of any other reason.
Nangong Chang frowned. "Even if there's a leak of information, the Hou family shouldn't have attacked the Nangong family at this time. After all, we haven't done anything yet. The Hou family has always won people over with virtue and never initiated internal conflicts."
Nangong Yunlong turned around, gripping his hands tightly, his nails deeply embedded in his flesh.
He looked at Nangong Chang lying on the bed in despair. "The collaboration between us and the Witch Clan's witch priestess last night was leaked.
The news about Hou Yunjiao's lifespan being less than ten years came from the Nangong family. That's a fact.
The Hou family probably knows some other things as well. Otherwise, that old man from the Hou family would never stand by and watch the Nangong family be destroyed.
"The Hou family has always valued their reputation, and this time, it was the Nangong family that gave them an opportunity. We were careless this time."
Xiao Wenrou rushed back to the Xiao family overnight, and this incident was also suspicious. It seems that she received advance notice. As for Xiao Yujie's injury, it's most likely fake.
"Ah Chang, the Xiao family cannot be trusted, and the Witch Clan is unreliable now. Whether the Nangong family can survive this disaster depends on the Su family."
"The Su family?"
Nangong Chang licked his dry lips due to his anxiousness. "What can the Su family do?"
It wasn't that he looked down on the Su family.
For the past few years, control of the Su family had been in the hands of Su Jingshu. This woman was ruthless, intelligent, and had no moral boundaries to achieve her goals.
However, despite her seemingly promiscuous personality, deep down she was someone who went with the flow and never thought about pushing the Su family further up the ladder.
In recent years, the gap between the Su family and the Nangong family had been growing wider.
How could they possibly save the Nangong family from the impending disaster they were facing?
Nangong Yunlong walked to the edge of the bed, his dark eyes fixed on Nangong Chang.
"Ah Chang, Su Jingshu likes you, really likes you. As long as you're alive, there's hope for the Nangong family!
For you, Su Jingshu would go against the Hou family regardless of the consequences. If the Hou family destroys our Nangong family, they won't lay a hand on the Su family."
"Dad, what do you mean?" Nangong Chang couldn't believe it.
Did his father just give up like that?
If that were the case, then all the meticulous calculations the Nangong family had made over the years would be in vain.
Nangong Yunlong gripped Nangong Chang's shoulder, ignoring the injuries on his son's arms as he exerted force.
"Son, this time we've touched the Hou family's sore spot. The news about Hou Yunjiao's lifespan being less than ten years has spread, and it will deal a significant blow to the Hou family.
The Nangong family can't escape this calamity. You are my most outstanding son, and your abilities are no less than Hou Yunjiao! Go find Su Jingshu. That woman can protect you, and only she can ensure your safety."
"But..." Nangong Chang tried to object.
Nangong Yunlong coldly intercepted his son's words. "No 'buts.' Ah Chang, you are the last hope of the Nangong family!"
Nangong Chang met his father's bloodshot eyes, filled with rage like a wild lion. He slowly lowered his gaze.
"Our house is surrounded by the Hou 2afamily's guards, and we can't contact the outside world. How can we go to the Su family?"
Nangong Yunlong's tone turned icy. "You will be sent away eventually."
"There must be a way..."
Both father and son's emotions became unsettled and jittery.
This was a phenomenon of losing control over their emotions when faced with desperation.
...
Downstairs.
Several luxury cars slowly pulled into the Nangong residence.
Hou Junxin stood at the entrance, his gaze composed and calm, exuding a dignified and authoritative aura.
The cars came to a halt beside him, and Hou Chuan and Lin Hao stepped out of the vehicles.
One on the left and one on the right, they approached the rear car in the center, opening the doors.
Hou Chuan: "Third Young Master, we have arrived."
Hou Yunjiao and Qin Ruan also alighted from the car at the same time.
Hou Junxin noticed Qin Ruan's presence and walked towards Hou Yunjiao. "Third Brother, why did you bring younger sister along?"
Qin Ruan's belly had grown larger day by day, and seeing unpleasant scenes at the Nangong residence at this time might be too much for her.
"Big Brother, don't worry, Ruan Ruan won't stay long."
Hou Yunjiao's tone was indifferent.
Ever since they entered the Nangong residence, his expression had been unpleasant.
Qin Ruan walked over, her gaze falling on Huo Junxin's handsome and stern face, which rarely showed a smile.
She called out, "Big Brother."
Hou Junxin nodded slightly at Qin Ruan and led the two of them into the house.
He whispered to Hou Yunjiao, "Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang are on the second floor. There hasn't been much activity from them since last night. I don't know if they have accepted their fate. Be careful when you go in later."
"Understood."
As they climbed the stairs, Hou Yunjiao said to Hou Junxin, who was preparing to follow them, "Big Brother, Ruan Ruan and I will go up. We'll be back soon."
Huo Junxin replied, "Take good care of younger sister and don't let her get hurt."
The Nangong family was already in dire straits. Who knew what Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang would do at this point? It might be a desperate situation.
"Alright."
Hou Yunjiao held Qin Ruan's hand and went upstairs.
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