Chapter 604: Is Ruan Ruan Satisfied with Being with Me?
Chapter 604: Is Ruan Ruan Satisfied with Being with Me?
You should know that apart from the old master, no one at home treats Huo Yunmiao with such care and caution.
Qin Ruan's way of caring makes him feel like a useless person.
Whether it's his father, second uncle, or cousins, they only show slight concern when he's seriously ill, treating it as minor discomfort.
Qin Ruan's excessive worries have seriously overlooked a man's self-esteem.
Knowing that she didn't mean it, Hou Yunjiao didn't take it to heart.
But a small voice in his heart told him that one day this girl would regret what she had done today.
The two of them walked hand in hand to the resting area in the hall.
The servants brought some fruits after the meal and placed them in front of Qin Ruan.
Hou Yunjiao sat beside her, gently caressing her bulging belly, feeling the activity of the two children inside.
His voice was slightly deep as he responded to Qin Ruan's previous question, "The Six Great Families will not be reduced. When the Nangong Family is destroyed, there will be new families to take their place."
"Is that so?" Qin Ruan felt confused.
In her past and present lives, she had never stepped into the circle of power, so she knew nothing about it.
Seeing Qin Ruan's interest, Hou Yunjiao slowly explained in her ear, "The Fu Family from the south will come to the capital soon, and they will become one of the Six Great Families in the capital."
Qin Ruan knew about the Fu Family from the south.
It was one of the most powerful and influential families in the south, like local overlords.
The Fu Family was also a dominant force in the entire southern region.
Qin Ruan blinked her eyes, feeling a bit dazed.
In the south, the Fu Family was used to holding a high position. Would they be willing to be subservient to others if they came to the capital?
Qin Ruan had long and slightly curled eyelashes.
Her blinking caught Hou Yunjiao's eyes, and he had a momentary impulse to reach out and touch her long eyelashes.
Hou Yunjiao casually moved his gaze away, restraining his hands, and continued, "Grandfather intends to arrange a marriage between Second Brother and Miss Fu."
The sudden news left Qin Ruan stunned.
Her face was hard to describe, and she asked in a low voice, "Second Brother and Miss Fu have never met, right?"
Hou Yunjiao nodded, "The Hou Family and the Fu Family have had no contact."
In other words, they had never met.
Qin Ruan couldn't help but feel sorry for Hou Yerong. "Isn't this an arranged marriage?"
Hearing her empathizing, Third Brother chuckled, "Nothing has been settled yet. After the Fu Family arrives in the capital, Second Brother and Miss Fu will meet before deciding whether to get engaged."
"That's good then. Love needs to be cultivated together. A loveless marriage always ends up unsatisfactory." Qin Ruan tried to put herself in Hou Yirong's shoes.
A glint of profound meaning flashed in Huo Yunmiao's eyes as he listened to her words.
"So, is it satisfying for Ruan Ruan to be with me?"
"...?" Qin Ruan opened her mouth, not knowing how to answer.
Looking at Hou Yunjiao's smiling eyes and his gentle and doting expression as always, she smiled and said, "I'm different from Second Brother."
She reached out and placed her hand on the one Hou Yunjiao had on her belly, speaking softly, "We have children together."
This answer did not satisfy Hou Yunjiao.
The corners of his lips drooped slightly, and the tenderness in his eyes turned calm.
Qin Ruan meant that if they didn't have children, they wouldn't be in the current marriage.
with Hou Yunjiao's reaction, Qin Ruan was completely unaware.
She kept her hand on his, feeling the children in her belly moving actively.
They seemed to be swimming inside her belly, moving back and forth.
Hou Yunjiao also felt it.
His calm expression softened as he followed the movements of the children in her belly with his hand.
As the two enjoyed the warmth brought by the children, Hou Yunjiao revealed another piece of news.
"Ruan Ruan, Xiao Wenrou is engaged to the eldest son of the Fu Family. The engagement ceremony will be held on the second day after the Fu Family arrives in the capital. As I'm not feeling well, I'll trouble you to go for me."
Qin Ruan's lips twitched.
If her memory was correct, Xiao Wenrou had just married Nangong Chang not long ago.
Now, Nangong Chang had just died, and she was already engaged to someone from the Fu Family.
This news was indeed disillusioning, and her values were shaken.
Qin Ruan's eyes flashed with an inexplicable light, and she said, "Is the Xiao Family trying to form an alliance with the Fu Family?"
Besides an alliance, she couldn't think of any other purpose.
Filling Qin Ruan in on the situation, Huo Yunmiao said, "Xiao Wenrou's marriage to Nan Gongchang was to stabilize the Xiao Family's position among the major families in the capital. Now, with the engagement to the Fu Family, the purpose is the same. Of course, if the Fu Family behaves and the two families truly become relatives, that would be the best outcome. However, if the Fu Family is like the Nangong Family and wants something they shouldn't, the Xiao Family will also have to step on their heads to stabilize their position in the capital."
Qin Ruan furrowed her brows slightly, her expression complex. "Why would the Xiao Family do this? Do they want to climb to the top four families?"
Huo Yunmiao raised a reserved arc at the corner of his lips, the warmth in his eyes fading, but his voice was still gentle, "The Xiao Family is loyal to the Huo Family."
Qin Ruan didn't know what she was thinking, her expression changed slightly.
She narrowed her eyes and spoke straightforwardly, "Because Xiao Wenrou likes you?"
Hou Yunjiao lightly flicked Qin Ruan's forehead, not using much force.
He laughed, "What are you thinking? She doesn't like me."
Qin Ruan covered her forehead where she was flicked and moved back, evading the man's attempt to attack her again.
She pouted and complained, "Xiao Wenrou admitted it herself. She has liked you for many years. She even showed off in front of me last time."
She looked both pitiful and domineering, as if someone had taken away something that belonged to her.
Hou Yunjiao found this version of Qin Ruan quite cute.
He raised his lips, revealing a charming smile like a warm breeze, and asked softly, "Does Ruan Ruan like me?"
Qin Ruan thought for a moment and replied uncertainly, "I think so."
Hearing this, Hou Yunjiaol's smile widened, and he gently explained, "When you like someone, you won't publicize it like Xiao Wenrou. She's only using my name to create opportunities to avoid
getting deeply entangled with the person she's going to be engaged to. Xiao Wenrou is a very smart woman. She knows what she wants and understands that her family is on the verge of collapse at any time. To escape from that, she needs to pay a lot, such as this engagement. It gives her an excuse to get away from the person she'll be marrying and I become her protective umbrella."
At this point, Hou Yunjiao paused.
He rubbed his brow and told Qin Ruan about the past troublesome incidents, "I remember back then, shortly after Xiao Wenrou came of age, she was very afraid of me, but she still approached me. She even created various misunderstandings that made everyone believe she was deeply in love with me. During that well-known incident, she took the initiative to invite me to dance with her at a banquet. At that time, she was so scared that her legs were trembling, but she insisted on finishing the dance. Since then, under Xiao Wenrou's publicity, everyone in the capital believed that she was infatuated with me, and only a few knew it was all a play."
"Maybe it's true," Qin Ruan muttered.
Listening to Hou Yunjiao's description of Xiao Wenrou's attachment to him, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Xiao Wenrou's arrogant appearance from the past was still etched in her mind.
Her appearance of deep affection and unwavering loyalty towards Hou Yunjiao, Qin Ruan had not been able to see through the facade.
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