Chapter 581: Third Young Master Hou, Known as the Most Handsome Man in the Capital
Chapter 581: Third Young Master Hou, Known as the Most Handsome Man in the Capital
Qin Ruan pointed to the withered wood and said to Lin Hao, who was standing at the door, "You, go pick it up."
Hou Yirong had an impression of Lin Hao and knew his background.
Seeing Qin Ruan protecting him, he felt pleased and raised his lips.
Lin Hao tugged at the corner of his lips and walked towards them with heavy steps.
Lin Hao had heard the conversation between Qin Ruan and Hou Yirong from outside the door.
He ended up becoming a pitiful scapegoat used by Qin Ruan to test for danger.
Approaching Qin Ruan, Lin Hao bent down to pick up the piece of withered wood.
Qin Ruan noticed his trembling hands and, after a moment of surprise, understood the reason.
She spoke up, "Wait--"
Both Hou Yirong and Lin Hao looked at Qin Ruan.
Her eyes held a hint of amusement as she said to Lin Hao in a gentle tone, "Second Young Master's constitution is different from yours and mine. If he touches this thing, it will have a negative impact on him. But with our constitutions, even if we come into contact with these things, it won't be a big deal. Don't worry, just pick it up and give it to me."
If it weren't for her large belly, she wouldn't have troubled Lin Hao to help her.
Lin Hao felt like she saw through his thoughts, making him feel embarrassed.
But upon hearing Qin Ruan say it was fine, he quickly reached out, picked up the withered wood, and stood up to hand it to Qin Ruan.
Qin Ruan took the piece of withered wood and noticed a familiar aura of gloom emanating from it.
Similar to Ling Feng from Qishan City.
Could it be that the culprit who disguised themselves as Nangong Yunlong's murderer was a tree demon?
As Qin Ruan toyed with the withered wood, her eyes showed contemplation.
During this time, she absorbed the trace of gloom from the withered wood completely.
Suddenly, Qin Ruan asked, "Did Nangong Chang's illness occur only after he learned about Nangong Yunlong's accident?"
Her cold gaze locked onto Hou Yirong.
He nodded, "Yes, his illness developed rapidly, and by the time the doctor arrived, it was too late to treat him."
Qin Ruan asked again, "Where is Nangong Chang now?"
Hou Yirong remained composed and his voice turned slightly cold, "At the Su Family. He was taken away by Su Jingshu last night."
Qin Ruan also knew about Su Jingshu's involvement with the Nangong family and her deep affection for Nangong Chang.
This woman ultimately entangled herself with Nangong Chang.
Their fates were already intertwined,
What Su Jingshu sought, in the end, would still be in vain.
She didn't know that Hou Yirong had brutally revealed the truth of ten years ago to Su Jingshu.
Qin Ruan made a request to Hou Yirong, "Brother Rong, I want to meet Nangong Chang. There is indeed more to Nangong Yunlong's death, but I need to see Nangong Chang before drawing any conclusions."
"Alright, I'll arrange for someone to inform the Su Family," Hou Yirong replied calmly and walked towards the door.
Su Family.
Since last night, Su Jingshu had locked herself in her room.
She hadn't closed her eyes all night.
"Knock, knock--"
Someone knocked on the door.
Sitting on the bedside carpet, Su Jing Shu looked dazed, her pupils unable to focus.
If it weren't for her eyelashes trembling Seoccasionally, one would think she was a sculpture.
Seemingly oblivious to the knocking, Su Jingshu stared blankly at the ceiling.
Her mind was tangled like a bundle of hemp rope, unable to sort things out.
"Knock, knock!"
The knocking grew urgent.
"Miss, Second Young Master Hou just called and said that he's on his way with Third Madam Hou to see Nangong Chang."
It was Bei Jinzhou speaking outside the door.
Worried about Su Jing Shu, he had left his duties and guarded the Su Family all night.
Upon hearing about Madam Hou's arrival, Su Jingshu's eyes gathered a faint glimmer of light.
She blinked as if a little creature had just descended into a new world, feeling unfamiliar and pitiful.
Not used to this action, Su Jingshu blinked twice more.
"Miss, are you there? Did you hear what I said?" Bei Jinzhou confirmed that Su Jingshu was still awake inside the room.
There was no response from inside the room for a long time, making him increasingly concerned.
Bei Jinzhou knocked on the door a few more times and urged anxiously, "Miss, Second Young Master Hou and Madam Hou are on their way. They should be arriving soon. Will you meet them or not?"
"Click--"
The door opened from the inside.
Su Jingshu, with a weary appearance, filled with red bloodshot eyes and a hint of blue at the bottom, appeared before Bei Jinzhou.
A faint emotion appeared in his eyes as he spoke softly, "Miss?"
Su Jing Shu lowered her gaze and spoke softly, "I'll meet them. Arrange for the servants to receive them properly. I'll tidy up and come downstairs."
"Are you okay?"
Bei Jinzhou had never seen Su Jingshu in such a disheveled state.
Her makeup was smudged, and she was still wearing the clothes from yesterday, completely devoid of her usual elegance and grace.
"I'm fine. I'm perfectly fine," Su Jingshu said with a faint and ethereal voice.
After speaking, she closed the door from the inside.
Bei Jinzhou stood in place for a few seconds before turning and leaving to arrange the reception for Second Young Master Hou and Madam Hou.
He had no idea what had happened to Su Jing Shu at the Hou family's residence last night.
It must have been something significant to make Miss so distraught.
This is probably why Nangong Chang was brought back, and she didn't even bother to look at him, staying locked in her room all night.
With Second Young Master Hou coming, he had no idea about their intentions.
No matter what their purpose was, whether it was good fortune or calamity, they couldn't escape it.
All he could do was pray that the Hou family wouldn't treat the Su family the way they did to the Nangong family.
Inside the room.
Su Jingshu removed the clothes she had worn for a day and night, and a faint scent emanated from them.
Her movements were stiff and extremely uncoordinated.
In her mind, the face of that man with clear lines and an extraordinary temperament, the peerless beauty known as Second Young Master Hou, appeared.
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