Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 912: Grand Movements of Master Huo, No One in the Cabinet is Spared (Second Update)

Chapter 912: Chapter 912: Grand Movements of Master Huo, No One in the Cabinet is Spared (Second Update)

The bejeweled pen in Huo Yunjiao’s hand fell onto the office desk, lightly dragging across the precious and rare wood surface, producing a faint sound.

Huo Junxin looked down as the pen in Huo Yunjiao’s hand drew an invisible line across the desk that separated them.

His heart skipped a beat, and a sense of foreboding once again washed over him.

With an elegant and refined air, Huo Yunjiao spoke in a mild voice, "Big brother, Fuluo Country has been restless. Our sister-in-law is quite skilled in diplomacy. She hasn’t had much room for advancement in recent years and needs to accumulate some honors to rise higher. Why not have her go to Fuluo Country to manage the aftermath?

The Long Family is, after all, one of the four great families. If she spends some time in Fuluo Country, the Long Family could also get a share of the spoils from this royal palace upheaval, killing two birds with one stone."

"No way!"

Without a second thought, Huo Junxin rejected the idea.

He and Long Wei were already spending too little time together; sending his wife to Fuluo Country would mean he would have to contend with an empty bed for who knows how long.

Absolutely not, definitely not!

Usually stern and composed, Huo Junxin’s handsome and authoritative features twisted slightly.

The smile on Huo Yunjiao’s face receded, and his eyes were unfathomably deep, with dark pupils reflecting an incomprehensible emotion.

"Big brother, the palace coup in Fuluo Country is imminent."

Wearing a worried expression, Huo Junxin spoke softly, "No matter how severe the situation, we cannot send your sister-in-law. We’re currently trying to conceive."

After many years of marriage without a child, the addition of Huo Yao and Huo Anqi to the family had made both husband and wife yearn for their own.

This year, their desire to have a child was particularly strong, hoping fervently for a daughter whom they would pamper as she grew up.

Huo Yunjiao’s eyebrows moved slightly, and he glanced at him, "Does big brother know that I’ve already started planning my wedding with Ruanruan for next year? As soon as she agrees, we can get married after the New Year.

But now with the incident of Ruanruan being pursued by the Cabinet Guard Squad, she’s run off to Sea City in anger. How am I to make it up to her? Whether we can marry smoothly next year is a question."

Such a petty younger brother made Huo Junxin feel even more that there was no room for negotiation.

He still argued on principle, though with less conviction, "Third brother, you shouldn’t be so nitpicking. The incident with your fiancée being surrounded can’t all be blamed on me."

The curve of Huo Yunjiao’s lips was perfect as he spoke calmly, "Of course, which is why everyone in the Cabinet, from Lu Tianrong at the top to every guard, has no vacation time this year."

He extended his index finger and shook it, his smile warm, "Not even a single day."

Since he intended to seek vengeance for Qin Ruan, naturally, he would include everyone involved.

Disbelief fractured Huo Junxin’s composed and handsome face. "What have you done?"

Huo Yunjiao played with the pen in his hand, speaking righteously, "The ten-year plan for recovering Fuluo Country, I’ve shortened it to three years."

"Three years?!"

Huo Junxin’s mind reeled.

The Royal Family’s power in Fuluo Country was deeply entrenched; it was impossible to consolidate their influence completely in a mere three years.

With serene and handsome features, Huo Yunjiao’s profound gaze was as unfazed as still water in a pond.

He slightly parted his lips and spoke in a low tone, "The Cabinet has already issued the orders today, deploying members in key positions and those trained as candidates, nearly a hundred people in total.

Your sister-in-law will not be going to Fuluo Country alone; she will be accompanied by people from both the Huo and Long families. Our Huo Family does not vie for the ultimate seat of power, but we must always have a contingency plan."

Huo Junxin’s eyes showed a complex array of emotions, knowing that this was not merely his younger brother settling a personal score, but indeed involving serious matters.

The Huo Family could not sit idly by during this upheaval in Fuluo Country’s Royal Family.

He raised his hand to massage his forehead, his voice deep and serious, "Third brother, there is such a thing as overdoing it. Aren’t you afraid of a backlash from the Fuluo Country Royal Family, resulting in mutual destruction in the end?

"Ten years compared to three, the upheavals and dangers had multiplied several times over, and the casualties were incalculable,"

Huo Yunjiao’s exquisitely crafted face revealed a fox-like smile, "I won’t let that happen. Huo Chuan has already gained control of some forces in Fuluo Country. In this world, as long as one can live, nobody would willingly choose death."

The Huo Family had money, power, and weapons; they were undoubtedly among the mightiest.

Should they desire, they could bribe most powers in the world.

Hearing of some gains on Huo Chuan’s end, Huo Junxin’s pent-up breath slowly released.

He stood up, his face solemn, "Fine, I will inform your sister-in-law to prepare in advance."

This was not a compromise, but a decision made after weighing the pros and cons.

With the sudden change in plans, according to the current trends in Fuluo Country, both the Long and Huo families had to take action.

And the person to stir the chessboard, Long Wei, who was born into the Long Family and his wife, was the most suitable to take the lead, representing both families.

Huo Yunjiao glanced at the watch on his wrist, shaking his head regretfully at Huo Junxin, "Big brother, we might be running out of time."

Huo Junxin, puzzled, asked, "What do you mean ’running out of time’?"

"By the time I called you here, the orders from the Cabinet had already been issued, and your sister-in-law should be at the airport by now."

"..."

Huo Junxin, with trembling hands, pointed at Huo Yunjiao but couldn’t utter a word.

Huo Yunjiao sat back relaxed, a content smile on his face, "If you leave now, big brother, there’s still a chance to see your sister-in-law."

"Jiaojiao, you just wait for me, I’m going to tell grandfather about you ruining my marital relationship!"

Huo Junxin, furious and flustered, stormed out of the office, his departing figure haggard, spewing threats in anger.

Yet the content of his words was laughable, reminiscent of a grade-schooler tattling.

Huo Yunjiao sat at the office desk, watching his big brother’s hasty departure with a pleased curve on his lips.

He had time it perfectly, no more and no less. As long as there was no more than a ten-minute delay on the road, his brother was sure to meet his sister-in-law.

It was a backdoor he had opened, after all, they were family.

Huo Yunjiao twirled in his chair, his deep peach blossom eyes gazing at distant skyscrapers, idly fidgeting with a pen in his hand.

His fingers, like carved jade, tapped on the body of the extravagant pen, his handsome face slightly lost in thought, the subject of his contemplation unknowable.

Before long, the grand office was filled with the low-pressure atmosphere emanating from him.

If there were a second person present, they would surely be on tenterhooks from this invisible oppression.

"Cough cough..."

In the empty and quiet office, an unrestrained low cough echoed.

Qin Ruan, who had already flown toward Sea City, was curled up on a sofa in the room browsing the hot news of the day, with a blanket prepared by Huo Zhi covering her legs.

Suddenly, a chill ran up her spine, as if she was being watched by something.

She shivered, subconsciously sitting up straighter, her body shaking slightly.

Noticing this, Huo Zhi approached with concern, asking, "Madam, are you cold?"

Qin Ruan furrowed her pretty brows, rubbing her arms, muttering, "I don’t feel cold, though."

The strange sensation had come and gone swiftly, leaving her utterly bewildered.