Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 604: Is Ruanruan Satisfied with Being with Me?

Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Is Ruanruan Satisfied with Being with Me?

Everyone at home, aside from Grandfather, never treated Huo Yunjiao with such caution.

This way of Qin Ruan caring would make him feel like an invalid.

Whether it was his father, second uncle, or cousins, when he was at his sickest, they only gave passing concern, treating it as a minor illness or discomfort.

Qin Ruan’s excessive worry has severely overlooked a man’s pride.

Knowing she didn’t mean it, Huo Yunjiao didn’t take it to heart.

But deep down, a small voice told him that one day, he would make her regret her actions today.

The two walked hand in hand to the resting area in the hall.

The servant brought fruits after meal and placed them in front of Qin Ruan.

Huo Yunjiao sat beside her, gently stroking her protruding belly, feeling the activity of the two children inside.

His voice a little low, he returned to Qin Ruan’s earlier question: "The six great aristocratic families will not decrease in number, a new family will replace the fallen Nangong Family."

"Is that possible?" Qin Ruan was puzzled about this.

In her past and present lives, she never stepped into the power circle, and thus knew nothing about it.

Seeing Qin Ruan interested in this, Huo Yunjiao explained to her slowly beside her ear: "The Fu Family from the south will soon come to the capital, they will become one of the six great families."

She knew the Fu Family in the south.

They were one of the leading families in the south, equivalent to the local emperor.

The Fu Family was also a dominating force in the south, their influence spread across the southern regions.

Qin Ruan blinked, a little unable to grasp the reality.

As the leader in the south, they were accustomed to being in high positions, would they really accept to be under others in the capital?

Qin Ruan’s eyelashes were long and slightly curled.

The sight of her blinking was captured in Third Master’s eyes, and he found his hand itching to touch her thick eyelashes.

Huo Yunjiao casually shifted his gaze away, restraining his hands and continued: "Grandfather intends to match my second brother with Miss Fu from the Fu Family."

The sudden news left Qin Ruan a little stunned.

She looked unsettled, asked in a low voice, "Yirong and Miss Fu have never met each other, have they?"

Huo Yunjiao nodded: "The Huo Family has no interaction with the Fu Family."

So, they have never met before.

Qin Ruan felt sympathy for Huo Yirong: "Isn’t this a prearranged marriage?"

Hearing her protest, the Third Master chuckled: "The deal isn’t done yet, it will only be decided after the Fu Family arrives and if my brother and Miss Fu like each other."

"That’s good, a relationship requires two people to build it, a loveless marriage is always disappointing."

Qin Ruan was thinking from Huo Yirong’s perspective.

Huo Yunjiao’s eyebrows lifted subtly upon hearing this deeply suggestive words.

"So, is Ruanruan satisfied being with me?"

"..." Qin Ruan opened her mouth, unsure of how to respond.

Seeing the Third Master’s smiling eyes, and the enduring gentleness and indulgence on his handsome face, she eventually smiled.

With determination, Qin Ruan said, "I am not like you, Third Master."

She extended her hand to cover Huo Yunjiao’s hand which was on her belly and whispered, "We have children."

His answer did not satisfy the Third Master.

The corner of his lips that had been curled up slightly fell and the warmth in his eyes turned to calmness.

Meaning that without children, there wouldn’t be their marriage.

Qin Ruan was oblivious to Third Master’s unhappiness.

She felt the children in her belly were very active, as she placed her hand on his.

It was as if they were swimming around in her belly, turning back and forth.

Huo Yunjiao felt it too.

He rubbed his belly gently, matching the movements of the baby inside.

As they both felt the warmth from their child, Huo Yunjiao dropped another piece of news.

"Ruanruan, Xiao Wenrou is getting engaged to the eldest son of the Fu Family. They will hold the engagement ceremony the day after the Fu Family arrives in the Capital City. I am unable to attend due to my condition, so I must trouble you to go on my behalf," she informed.

Qin Ruan’s lips twitched slightly.

If her memory served her right, Xiao Wenrou had just recently married Nangong Chang.

And now that Nangong Chang had just died, this woman was getting engaged to a member of the Fu Family.

This news was indeed disillusioning; it shook her principles a bit.

A mysterious glint flashed in Qin Ruan’s eyes: "Is the Xiao Family forming a marriage alliance with the Fu Family?"

Aside from that, she couldn’t think of any other possible intentions.

An aristocratic family that had been in the Capital City for many years was in a rush to get engaged with the newly-arrived Fu Family. There must be some benefit to be gained.

Huo Yunjiao wanted Qin Ruan to have a deeper understanding of the various families and the aristocracy.

He told her about the internal affairs of the Xiao and Nangong families’ marriage alliance: "Xiao Wenrou’s marriage to Nangong Chang was a step to secure the Xiao Family’s position as an aristocratic house in the Capital City.

Now that they’re allying with the Fu Family, the goal is the same. Of course, if the Fu Family behave themselves, the Xiao and Fu families might truly become in-laws. That would be the best outcome.

But if the Fu Family has the same ambition as the Nangong Family, the Xiao Family will surely step on them to solidify their position in the Capital City."

Qin Ruan frowned slightly, her expression complex: "Why would the Xiao Family do this? Do they want to climb to the top of the four major families?"

Huo Yunjiao’s thin lips curved, an air of arrogance filling his gaze. His voice, however, retained its gentleness: "The Xiao Family wants to show their loyalty to the Huo Family."

Qin Ruan’s expression changed slightly, as if recalling something.

She narrowed her eyes, stating directly: "Because Xiao Wenrou likes you?"

Huo Yunjiao lightly flicked Qin Ruan’s forehead, not using much force.

He laughed: "What are you thinking about? She doesn’t like me."

Qin Ruan clutched her flicked forehead, moving back to avoid the man’s further attacks.

She pouted, complaining: "Xiao Wenrou admitted it herself. She said she’s liked you for many years. She even bragged to me about it at our house last time."

She looked like someone who had had her property stolen from her, appearing both pouty and domineering.

Huo Yunjiao thought this side of Qin Ruan was actually quite adorable.

He smiled charmingly, his voice soft as he asked, "Ruanruan, do you like me?"

Qin Ruan thought for a moment before responding uncertainly: "I think so."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Huo Yunjiao’s lips broadened. He gently explained, "Liking someone doesn’t mean announcing it to the world, like Xiao Wenrou. She’s just using my name to raise her own profile."

Qin Ruan asked: "Raise her profile for what?"

With his arms wrapped around Qin Ruan’s waist, Huo Yunjiao’s fingers occasionally grazed her skin. "It’s to help her avoid too much entanglement with those involved in the marriage alliance.

"Xiao Wenrou is a very smart woman. She knows what she wants, and she also understands that her family is on the edge of a precipice, in danger of falling at any moment.

To escape from this precarious situation, she has to make many sacrifices, such as forming an alliance through marriage. This alliance needs a gimmick that will allow her to break free whenever she wants, and I serve as her shield."

Saying this, he paused for a moment.

He rubbed his forehead, relaying his past troubles to Qin Ruan: "I remember back when Xiao Wenrou just came of age, she would always cling to me, even though she was clearly terrified of me.

She would put on an act of being head over heels for me, creating various misunderstandings to fool others.

The incident where she caused a city-wide scandal was when she invited me to dance the opening dance with her at a banquet. She was scared to death and her legs were shaking, but she still insisted on finishing the dance.

Ever since then, under Xiao Wenrou’s publicity, everyone in the Capital City believed that she was infatuated with me. Only a very few people knew it was just a play."

"Maybe it was true."

Qin Ruan pouted.

Hearing about Xiao Wenrou’s past infatuations with Third Master from his own mouth, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Xiao Wenrou’s previous arrogant demeanor left a deep impression on her even now.

Her unwavering devotion and loyalty towards Third Master seemed genuine to Qin Ruan — she truly couldn’t discern any pretense."