Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 545: For this woman, are you going to destroy my Nangong Family?

Chapter 545: Chapter 545: For this woman, are you going to destroy my Nangong Family?

On her way here, Qin Ruan had already learned about the Huo Family’s action against the Nangong Family.

She also learned that the fact of Huo Yunjiao having less than ten years to live, had already spread among the four major families and six aristocratic families.

The relationships between the major forces were intricate and complex. Any slight stir was almost always known by all.

This was also a problem for the Huo Family.

When Qin Ruan heard that Huo Yunjiao had less than ten years to live, her heart trembled fiercely.

Even knowing that she was there, it was impossible for this man to live only for ten years.

But thinking about how people from the outside world firmly believed in this fact, she felt very uncomfortable.

Nangong Yunlong was still in the room, discussing with Nangong Chang how to escape from danger this time when there was movement at the door.

"Young Master, Madam."

The hidden guard of the Huo Family at the door, upon seeing the figures of Huo Yunjiao and Qin Ruan, respectfully saluted.

Huo Yunjiao stood at the door, his cool voice ringing out: "Are both Nangong father and son in the room?"

The hidden guard on the left nodded: "Yes."

Huo Yunjiao ordered in a deep voice: "Take Nangong Yunlong out and put him under separate guard next door."

"Yes!"

The two hidden guards opened the bedroom door and walked in with steady steps.

Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang fell silent upon hearing the movement outside the door.

They frowned as they saw the hidden guards of the Huo Family enter.

Their faces changed drastically when they saw Huo Yunjiao and Qin Ruan following behind.

Nangong Chang gritted his teeth and exclaimed: "Huo Yunjiao!"

His dark and ruthless tone was as if he wanted to skin and debone Huo Yunjiao, with a tone full of hatred.

The guards of the Huo Family approached Nangong Yunlong, escorting him out of the bedroom on both sides.

"What are you doing?"

"Where are you taking my father?!"

Nangong Yunlong and Nangong Chang both yelled out simultaneously.

Huo Yunjiao held Qin Ruan’s hand and walked unhurriedly and elegantly towards Nangong Chang, who was lying on the bed without the power to move.

As he passed by Nangong Yunlong, he uttered with barely moving lips: "Uncle, I have a few words to say to Nangong Chang. I will visit you next door later."

His voice was gentle and low, carrying respect for his elder.

"Huo Yunjiao, there’s no need for your false shows of friendliness now, put away your contrived appearance!"

Nangong Yunlong lacked the tranquility an elder should possess. Seeing Huo Yunjiao, his mind became chaotic.

Huo Yunjiao truly held the reins of power within the Huo Family.

His appearance spelled bad news for the Nangong Family.

Huo Yunjiao’s mouth cornered slightly upwards: "Uncle, perhaps you haven’t rested well. Let him go down and rest."

"Yes!"

The hidden guards of the Huo Family quickly left the room with Nangong Yunlong.

In the spacious room, only Huo Yunjiao, Qin Ruan, and Nangong Chang, who was lying on the bed with a terrified expression, remained.

Huo Yunjiao settled Qin Ruan in a chair by the bed, then towered over Nangong Chang, who was on the bed.

"Do you know why the Nangong Family has fallen into this predicament?"

Nangong Chang laughed coldly: "Huo Yunjiao, let’s cut to the chase. The Huo Family’s move against us, Nangong Family, is unjustified. Maybe nobody will hold the Huo Family accountable for this in the following few years, but what about in 10 or 20 years? Would there be people who would try to strike back at the Huo Family for this?"

From Nangong Chang’s point of view, since they hadn’t taken the initiative to act against the Huo Family, it was unjustified for the Huo Family to make a preemptive strike with the intention to eliminate them completely.

Qin Ruan sat there properly, her eyes slightly drooping. Her emotions remained unchanged during the dialogues between Huo Yunjiao and Nangong Chang.

However, she was also somewhat curious about why the Huo Family had suddenly made a move against the Nangong Family.

According to what she had previously understood from Huo Yunjiao’s words, they should be settling accounts with the Nangong Family next year at the earliest, with the aim of stabilizing the situation.

Upon hearing Nangong Chang’s accusation, Huo Yunjiao’s eyelids flicked, and the corners of his eyes lifted in a gentle arc.

He seemed very amiable, with his sexy thin lips retaining a faint smile.

He gave Nangong Chang a sidelong look, his expression was half-smiling, his voice rich as liquor: "Nangong Chang, the Nangong Family’s mistake this time isn’t that they acted against the Huo Family, or that they spread rumors about me. It’s that you bothered someone you shouldn’t have."

Huo Yunjiao’s hand rested on Qin Ruan’s shoulder, his slender fingers gently stroking her shoulder.

His actions were suggestive, drawing attention.

The implications were clear without words.

Nangong Chang, being so close to them, naturally saw this clearly.

His expression greatly changed, unbelievingly focusing on Huo Yunjiao.

"You’re risking ruining my Nangong Family over a woman like this?"

Nangong Chang couldn’t believe it, his words were full of accusation.

On Huo Yunjiao’s handsome and exquisite face flashed a momentary sinister expression, and within his peach blossom eyes flashed an unfathomable glint.

He coldly questioned Nangong Chang, word by word: "Did anyone force the Nangong Family to join forces with the Witch Clan?"

Nangong Chang defended adamantly: "It was the Witch Clan who actively sought us out."

Huo Yunjiao’s eyebrows rose slightly, his light-black eyes seem cold and intense: "Did the two families join forces or not?"

"..." Nangong Chang tightly shut his lips, with nothing to say.

The Huo Family had come knocking at the door, indicating that they had substantial evidence.

Even if he argued vehemently, it would be useless.

But Nangong Chang was not willing to admit defeat.

He blurred the line between right and wrong: "Even if we had contact with the Witch Clan, this does not mean that the Huo Family can act against the Nangong Family, Huo the Third, one should attack with a clear cause."

The corners of Huo Yunjiao’s mouth lifted slightly; he seemed as composed and courteous as ever.

Yet for some reason, Nangong Chang felt a bone-chilling aura coming from him.

Huo Yunjiao’s deep eyes glanced sideways at Nangong Chang who was leaning on the edge of the bed.

Within his indifferent gaze was a three-foot deep chill: "The Witch Clan spread rumors that I have less than ten years to live, the Nangong Family seized the opportunity to harm my unborn child, you also wanted to claim my wife, did these words come from your and Nangong Yunlong’s mouths?"

Third Master’s face was terribly grim, his gaze dark, and the aura around him was as sharp as a cold weapon.

The air of oppression wafted from him in all directions.

The expression of Nangong Chang changed abruptly, his mouth tightly closed, as silent as a cicada in winter.

His father had told him earlier that there was a traitor in the Nangong Family; someone had leaked their plan.

At that time, Nangong Chang had still been clinging to the hope that the Huo Family lacked enough evidence to do anything to them.

But the words now coming from Huo Yunjiao’s mouth mirrored their plan exactly.

This made Nangong Chang’s heart tremble with fear.

The future of the Nangong Family was bleak, and he could no longer see a way out for them.

Upon hearing Huo Yunjiao mention her name and the bottom of Nangong Chang’s heart, Qin Ruan slightly furrowed her eyebrows.

Nangong Chang clenched his teeth and asked, "Huo the Third, what are you planning to do?"

"The answer is obvious, after the Lu Family takes power, the Nangong Family will be no more in the Capital City."

Huo Yunjiao’s low, warm voice was pleasing to the ear, just like the sound of a clear spring pouring into the ear.

Nangong Chang’s pupils slightly trembled: "You’re heartless."

A faint smile appeared on Huo Yunjiao’s finely sculpted face, his deep-set features striking, and a sharp glint passed through his peach blossom eyes.

However, his gaze didn’t rest on Nangong Chang.

That calm and composed demeanor, like having everything under control, was enough to unsettle anyone.

Huo Yunjiao spoke in a calm voice: "It’s you who pushed too far."

If he hadn’t set his sights on Qin Ruan and their child, the Nangong Family wouldn’t have been ruined.

"Hmph!" Nangong Chang sneered.