Chapter 312: Sister, Are You Interested in Young Master Fu from the Fu Family?

 Chapter 312: Sister, Are You Interested in Young Master Fu from the Fu Family?

Qin Ruan noticed the hesitation in Hou Yunjiao's eyes, and a faint smile played at the corner of her mouth. She said, "Is there something I can't hear?" Hou Yunjiao placed his fair and slender hand on the table and tapped lightly, creating a rhythmic sound. Tap, tap, tap—it had a distinct rhythm. He smiled wryly and said, "It's not that. It's just that the things the Nangong family has done are rather dirty." "How dirty? It's better than losing one's life," Qin Ruan replied nonchalantly with a smile. She didn't understand the extent of the Liu family's influence in the capital city. Since they hadn't left the city, it meant they were still alive. As long as people were alive, it was good. As the saying goes, it's better to live a wretched life than to die a noble death. Hou Yunjiao sighed softly and began to speak slowly, "The Nangong family has built a prison in the outskirts of the capital called the Zhenpin Pavilion. Most of the people who have offended the Nangong family are imprisoned there. Men and women with outstanding appearances become playthings, while the elderly become slaves." "The Liu family, along with over ten others, are all locked up there. They are still alive, but their lives are worse than death. Nangong Chang often entertains affiliated forces at the Zhenpin Pavilion, and those who reside there live a life worse than death." Qin Jingcen's expression turned grim. "As the head of the Four Great Families, the Huo family just watches as the Nangong family runs rampant like this?" Hou Yunjiao raised his eyes and glanced at him lightly, saying, "What do you think the Nangong family relies on to stand at the top among the six noble families?" "Is it their century-old heritage?" Hou Yunjiao shook his head, "They rely on their intelligence." "Every person imprisoned in the Zhenpin Pavilion is not clean, such as the Liu family. When they rapidly rose to power in the past, they were involved in money laundering and human trafficking. How many lives did the Liu family reap during their struggles for interests?" Qin Jingcen couldn't believe it. "Are you saying that every person locked up there is not clean?" "I won't say every person is unclean, but the majority of them are. The Nangong family never leaves any handles behind. If they truly offend the Nangong family, like the Qin family, they won't be imprisoned in the Zhenpin Pavilion. Instead, they will be exterminated on the spot, leaving no trace." "Damn it!" Qin Mei couldn't help but curse. Only Qin Ruan remained unchanged, her gaze calm and composed. She couldn't say that she was accustomed to such things, but she was close to it. These matters couldn't stir up too much turmoil in her heart. The filthy transactions in the Western City were perhaps too crude compared to what the Nangong family was doing, but they were filled with all kinds of inhumane bloodshed. Hou Yunjiao turned his gaze towards Qin Jingcen and saw his cold and stern expression. He spoke in a gentle voice, ''That's why Tang Ya must disappear. If the Qin family finds it inconvenient, I will instruct my subordinates to take care of it.'' Qin Mei pinched his fingertips, his voice trembling slightly, ''Are we really going to kill someone?'' Hou Yunjiao's tone was light and ethereal, ''There's a saying that goes, 'A wildfire cannot burn all the spring breeze; making someone disappear doesn't necessarily mean killing them."' ''You scared me. I thought we were going to kill someone.'' Qin Mei relaxed his body, slumping in the chair, his voice containing a hint of relief mixed with fear. Hou Yunjiao deep gaze, like an ancient pool, stared at Qin Jingcen, as if it could devour one's heart and soul. Qin Jingcen understood the depth of his gaze, and his lips curled slightly, ''I know what to do.'' When it came to the safety of the Qin family, he had no choice. Tang Ya must not stay. Qin Mei didn't understand many things, but he understood the significance of this matter. Hou Yunjiao lips curved upwards, a faint smile appearing on his face, ''If you don't want to dirty your hands, endure for another year. After next year's general election, the fate of the Nangong family will be almost sealed. If there's any trouble that can't be solved, feel free to speak up. The Hou family has plenty of idle manpower.'' Qin Jingcen nodded gently, ''Thank you, Third Master " ''Families should communicate openly.'' Qin Ruan wiped her lips with a napkin, staring at the two foxes conversing, and spoke in a calm voice, ''Are you finished talking?'' Qin Mei didn't understand the implications behind the conversation between his older brother and Hou Yunjiao, but Qin Ruan understood it clearly. Whether Tang Ya lived or died, it would depend on her destiny. Hou Yunjiao gazed at her with gentle eyes, ''Does Ruan Ruan have something to say?'' Qin Ruan nodded to him, ''The ones instigating the Tang family from behind this time were Qin Anmin and Han Xian. These two are still running around freely. I can't rest easy until they are dealt with.'' Qin Second Young Master spoke, ''I've already compiled the evidence of Uncle's embezzlement in the company.'' ''It's not enough. Uncle's greed for the Qin Group doesn't involve Han Xian and Han Kexin, the mother and daughter.'' After Qin Ruan was reborn and saw Han Xian and Han Kexin, she knew they were entangled in ominous qi and wouldn't end up well. But now, a month had passed, and this mother-daughter pair was still doing fine, which left a bitter taste in her heart. As long as this mother-daughter pair wasn't crushed, she couldn't rest easy. Hou Yunjiao interjected, ''The mother and daughter who were driven out by your father?'' ''Yes.'' ''They may not be able to make a move for now.'' Qin Ruan's expression wasn't very pleasant, ''Why?'' Hou Yunjiao furrowed his brows lightly, ''The Huo family discovered that the young master of the Fu family from the south entered the capital, and Han Kexin got involved with him.'' Qin Mei: "This woman is shameless!" Qin Ruan frowned, "I want to resolve the entanglement with Han Kexin. What does it have to do with the Fu family?" Hou Yunjiao patted her hand to comfort her, "Don't worry, Second Brother is already investigating this matter. The Fu family entered the capital without reporting it. There are widespread implications. We should have the results by tomorrow at the latest. We'll see the situation once we find out. It's not appropriate to startle the snake in the grass while Han Kexin is with the young master of the Fu family." "Is the Fu family very powerful?" Qin Ruan, who didn't understand these matters, asked straightforwardly. A wry smile formed on Hou Yunjiao's lips. He didn't know how to explain all this to Qin Ruan. Qin Jingcen spoke up at the right time, "The Fu family is one of the most prominent clans in the south, equivalent to local overlords, with a vast influence spanning the entire southern region." The Fu family also gave headaches to the cabinet in the capital. If this were ancient times, the Fu family would be considered at the level of feudal lords. Qin Ruan understood and slowly closed her mouth. Due to the incidents involving Nangong, Tang Family, Qin Anmin, and the mother and daughter of Han Xian, the Qin siblings had little appetite. Hou Yunjiao sat in the main hall of the Qin family, casually chatting with Qin Jingcen, discussing the current situation in the capital. He sat upright, impeccable posture, exuding a refined and gentle temperament. Hou Yunjiao possessed striking features, with deep and affectionate peach blossom eyes that were tender and captivating. In the face of Qin Jingcen's various questions, he displayed no impatience, wearing the dignified demeanor of someone born into a prestigious family. Qin Ruan slouched on the couch, devoid of any ladylike appearance, flipping through the chat records in the "Lord Above in the North" group. Jade Star Road Daoist: [Venerable Huicheng, I heard you're not in the capital recently?] Nan Yin Temple Huicheng: [Just arrived in the south.] Jade Star Road Daoist: [Why did you go there? Going to the sauna in this season?] You should know that the current south is like a sauna when you step outside; you can't even leave the house. For people accustomed to living in the north all year round, they can't adapt to the local climate in the south. Nan Yin Temple Huicheng: [Invited by a prominent landlord, can't decline.] Qingcheng Guard Xishi: [@Nan Yin Temple Huicheng / Fu family?] This person is quite direct, mentioning the surname directly. Jade Star Road Daoist: [I just realized who the prominent landlord was, hahaha...] Jade Star Road Daoist: [@Nan Yin Temple Huicheng / Is the Fu family inviting you to drive away evil spirits, chant scriptures, or resolve disasters?] Nine Miss of Maoshan: [Fu family? The southern overlords?] Qiao Jiu, who followed the master back to Maoshan Sect, also came online. 青城卫西施: [Sarcastic.jpg] 青城卫西施: [Still an emperor? I think he's just a lackey.] 茅山九姑娘: [@青城卫西施/Hey Xishi, do you have any grievances against the Fu family? It seems like you're always uneasy whenever we mention them.] 青城卫西施: [How could that be? If we were in ancient times, the Fu family would hold great power for nine thousand years. I'm just an ordinary commoner and dare not have any opinions.] 茅山九姑娘: [Hahaha... You're indirectly saying that the Fu family are all eunuchs!!!] 玉星路道人 and 南隐寺慧诚 disappeared without a trace. The following conversations in the group were just some boring exchanges, mostly about Qingchengwei Xishi's dissatisfaction with the Fu family. Qin Ruan lightly frowned, sensing that there was more to the Fu family than meets the eye; otherwise, Master Huicheng wouldn't have kept it a secret in the group. Thinking about the recent involvement of Han Kexin with the young master of the Fu family, Qin Ruan clicked on the profile picture of Hui Cheng from Nanyin Temple. Just as she was about to privately message him, someone spoke up in the group. 茅山乔爷: [@南隐寺慧诚/I'm returning to the sect. Let me know if there's anything important.] Within a few seconds, Master Huicheng replied to Qiao Nanyuan. 南隐寺慧诚: [Old Qiao, I really need your help. The eldest young master of the Fu family seems to be possessed.] 青城卫西施: [Possessed? Like puppetry?] 茅山九姑娘: [Possessed? Spirit possession?] 南隐寺慧诚: [The person is still alive.] It was a straightforward statement, but the reasons behind it were not explained clearly. 茅山九姑娘: [Master Huicheng, there are no outsiders in the group. Can you tell us what happened to the Fu family?] 南隐寺慧诚: [It's a bit complicated to explain in just a few words. It's troublesome.] 茅山乔爷: [@南隐寺慧诚/I have time anytime. Call me if there's something.] 南隐寺慧诚: [Alright.] Qin Ruan raised her head and looked at Hou Yunjiao, who was talking to her eldest brother. She softly called out, "Third Master." Hou Yunjiao was listening to Qin Jingcen's analysis of the situation in the capital. When he heard Qin Ruan's voice, he raised his eyes and looked at her. Hou Yunjiao spoke gently, "What's wrong?" Qin Ruan asked, "You mentioned that Han Kexin got involved with someone from the Fu family. Do you know who that person is?" "It's the third son of the Fu family, named Fu Jin." "Do you have a photo of him?" "I don't have one, but Second Brother should have it. Do you want it?" "Yes!" Qin Ruan nodded without hesitation. Hou Yunjiao turned around and raised his chin at Hou Chuan not far away. "Contact Second Brother and ask him to send a photo of Fu Jin." "Yes" Just a few minutes later, Hou Chuan sent Fu Jin's photo to Qin Ruan's phone. Qin Ruan opened the group chat for "[The Divine Emperor of the North]" again, and they were still discussing the Fu family's matters. Master Huicheng still avoided discussing the evil deeds of the Fu family's eldest son. Qin Ruan typed in the input box. [Do any of you know about the third son of the Fu family?] As soon as she asked this question, the group fell into silence, as if the third son of the Fu family was a taboo topic for them. The first to respond was Wei Xishi. Wei Xishi from Qingcheng: [@Qin Ruan/Sister, could it be that you're interested in the third son of the Fu family?] Mao Mountain's Ninth Miss: [Sister Ruan, there is indeed such a person as the third son of the Fu family, but he keeps a low profile. No one has seen him to this day, but we know that he exists in the Fu family.] Jade Star Road Taoist: [That's true. It is rumored that the third son of the Fu family is highly favored by the Fu family's head and has been hidden and protected.] (End of this chapter)