Chapter 167: Promising Her and the Child a Peaceful Life
Hou Yunjiao could sense his grandfather's probing, wanting to know about his relationship with Qin Ruan.
His grandfather took his love life more seriously than his elder and second elder brothers.
If it weren't for his health, his grandfather would have held all kinds of banquets and invited prestigious young ladies to select a woman to accompany him.
Hou Yunjiao had a harmless smile on his face, but the deep eyes had a dark glow that people could not fathom.
He spoke calmly, "Ruan Ruan is still young."
"Do you still protect her even if you don't like her?" the old patriarch persisted.
"Grandfather, what do you take me for? She is still so young, still a child," Hou Yunjiao said, his lips twitching as his words fell with a sound, indicating his attitude.
"She is already an adult and carrying your child in her belly!" The old patriarch frowned. "If you don't like her, why bother registering for marriage? Can't the Hou family afford to raise a child?"
He always thought that Hou Yunjiao and Qin Ruan registered for marriage so quickly because they had a mutual affection, even if they didn't communicate it directly.
After all, his grandson appeared mild-mannered and accommodating, but the coldness and ruthlessness in his bones exceeded anyone in the Hou family.
If he didn't want to do something, no one could force him to do it.
If he didn't like Qin Ruan, why bother marrying her?
All he wanted in this life was for Hou Yunjiao to have a smooth and peaceful life, to have a good partner by his side, and no more regrets.
If Qin Ruan wasn't the right partner and still occupied his grandson's side, it would make the old patriarch feel somewhat sad.
Hou Yunjiao had outstanding abilities and was born to stand at the pinnacle of power.
Unfortunately, life was unpredictable, and the heavens did not grant him longevity.
The unknown ten years of life expectancy were only a fleeting moment for his grandson.
Hou Hongxing knew his son quite well and asked coldly, "Do you pity her?"
Qin Ruan, a girl with a series of experiences in Xicheng, is truly deserving of sympathy.
Even he couldn't help feeling emotional when he saw the information.
When Hou Yunjiao heard this, he was first stunned, then couldn't help but cry and laugh, "How could this be?"
He leaned lazily on the sofa, his tone slow, "The little girl got involved with me and had a child by accident. The situation on the Su family's side hasn't been investigated yet, but if they find out about Qin Ruan's current situation, they will undoubtedly make a move against her. With the protection of the Hou family, she will at least be safer."
"Just that?" Hou's grandfather and Hou's father clearly didn't believe it.
Hou Yunjiao tapped his long fingers rhythmically on the edge of the sofa, without making any sound.
He lowered his eyes and said casually, "For the Hou family, raising a child is easy, but my child cannot be labeled as illegitimate."
After learning that Qin Ruan was pregnant, Hou Yunjiao thought a very long time.
With less than ten years of life left, what could he do for Qin Ruan and her unborn child?
Qin's family's status in the capital was mediocre and could only climb so far, but it wouldn't fall to the bottom in the short term.
But that wasn't enough. The child in Qin Ruan's belly was his, a noble bloodline, and was destined to be a precious daughter.
In the capital, where there were countless powerful people, who could protect them if they were bullied in the future?
Hou Yunjiao had also considered everything Qin Ruan would face as an unwed mother.
It was not uncommon for a single woman to raise a child, but he would not allow others to gossip about them, nor would he want them to endure any grievances.
Considering the pros and cons, it was better to personally ensure Qin Ruan and her child's safety for the rest of their lives.
Protected by the Hou family forever, even if he was no longer there, Qin Ruan and her child would not be subject to anyone's bullying.
(End of this chapter)
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