Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 70: Inside Treachery and Usurping Power

Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Inside Treachery and Usurping Power

Lu Xiao had also lifted his head by now, his eyes twinkling with mirth as he looked towards Miao Lifeng.

The moment Miao Lifeng caught Lu Xiao’s gaze, he nearly choked on his breath.

"Dad! I said, let the guards leave first. Can’t you understand?!" Miao Lifeng suddenly roared with rage.

Miao Chong was completely dumbfounded.

What’s gotten into his son? He seemed like a different person after a trip to Hai City.

Now he even dares to yell at me.

What, did the seafood in Hai City have such good supplements that it made your wings grow stiff?

Just as Miao Chong was about to get angry, he somehow glanced at Lu Xiao.

Seeing Lu Xiao’s almost-smiling expression, a sudden chill went down Miao Chong’s spine.

Is this because of Qin Youling’s husband?

But it shouldn’t be, they had already investigated before, and Lu Xiao’s background was ordinary and simple, the only thing noteworthy was his few years in the military.

Miao Chong knew his son’s character very well. There’s no way he would be so wary of a mere former soldier.

Does Lu Xiao have another identity?

But there wasn’t any prominent family in Shengjing that carried the Lu surname.

Not right, Miao Chong’s eyes suddenly narrowed, what about the two guards who went to Hai City with Lifeng?

Those two guards were very strong, even by the main family’s standards, they were not considered mediocre.

Could it be that they’ve been killed by Lu Xiao?

The more Miao Chong thought about it, the more he felt it was possible. Otherwise, Lifeng wouldn’t have broken clan rules to bring Lu Xiao back, let alone shout at him.

"You all... go down first." A few seconds later, Miao Chong made a decision and waved the guards off.

Very soon, over a dozen guards left the courtyard.

However, they didn’t go too far and waited just outside the courtyard gate.

Miao Lifeng let out a sigh of relief, momma mia, that was close.

If dad had lost his head just now and decided to fight Lu Xiao regardless of the consequences, even if they managed to drive Lu Xiao away, the losses would be extremely heavy.

"Not bad." On the stone bench, Lu Xiao nodded with satisfaction.

Both Miao Lifeng and Miao Chong were smart people.

Especially Miao Chong, who made the right judgments and choices in a very short amount of time.

"Xiao Feng, tell me about it." Miao Chong had already pulled Miao Lifeng aside at this point.

Miao Lifeng immediately recounted the events from start to finish.

When he learned that Lu Xiao had taken down two guards with just one move, Miao Chong’s mouth hung open in shock.

Lu Xiao looked only about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, that level of strength at such an age was somewhat outrageous.

Among the great families of Shengjing, there were some with extraordinary martial arts talents, but he had not heard of anyone who had such combat power in their twenties.

Of course, what truly made Miao Chong uneasy was that Lu Xiao had come this time to take back Qin Youling from the main house.

"Dad, my thought is not to appear, not to know, and not to get involved."

"Tomorrow morning, once people from the main house come, we leave directly through the back door."

"As for how Lu Xiao wants to handle it, that’s his business." Miao Lifeng offered his suggestion.

He had thought about many things on the flight back, and after going over them, he still felt this was the most solid plan. They wouldn’t offend Lu Xiao and could also show the main house that we were not involved to the greatest extent.

Miao Chong’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Miao Lifeng’s method indeed kept them from offending both sides, but on the other hand, it also meant they wouldn’t be close to either side.

Once tomorrow passed, this matter would basically have nothing to do with their branch anymore.

"Are you sure Lu Xiao took out two guards with just one move?" Miao Chong suddenly asked.

"Exactly, I saw it with my own eyes, it was intense." Miao Lifeng nodded quickly.

Even now, Miao Lifeng was still somewhat traumatized, especially by the fear he felt when Lu Xiao pressed his chest with his hand, a feeling he thought he’d never forget for the rest of his life.

"Alright, then we’ll try our best to help Lu Xiao."

Upon hearing his father’s decision, Miao Lifeng was flabbergasted.

Dad, we’re a branch of the Miao Family, and Lu Xiao is going to make trouble in the main house. It’s already enough that we don’t help the main house, but how can we even think of helping Lu Xiao?

This is downright betrayal.

If the main house finds out, they would flay our skins.

"Dad, Lu Xiao going to the main house is basically a death mission, don’t make a mistake." Miao Lifeng immediately began to persuade.

Miao Chong snorted lightly, "You’re still too green, my boy."

"If we help Lu Xiao and he fails, at most the main house will fine us some money for a few years."

"But what if... Lu Xiao wins?" There was a trace of madness in Miao Chong’s eyes.

Miao Lifeng felt as if his head was about to explode.

My dad, this isn’t just betrayal; it’s plotting for a coup.

"We all share the name Miao, right?" Miao Chong smiled wryly.

Although the probability of Lu Xiao toppling the Miao Family main house was extremely slim, but... why not give it a try, what if it happened?

"Mr. Lu..." Since he had already made up his mind, Miao Chong hesitated no more and approached Lu Xiao.

"You sure are shrewd with your schemes," Lu Xiao said with a laugh.

He had overheard all of the conversation between Miao Chong and Miao Lifeng just now.

Honestly, he couldn’t help but mentally give Miao Chong a thumbs up; the guy was truly sharp-witted.