MHMWTTSBATUAS 426: The Future Mistress of the Hou Family, What Does It Represent?
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"I've never seen a pig, but I've seen pigs run," Qin Ruan retorted, her belly sticking out as she refused to accept it. "Now that I'm also pregnant, why am I not considered an adult? Do you have some misunderstanding about me?"
Lin Hao carefully observed Qin Ruan.
Indeed, the wildness that was unique to this girl had been restrained completely.
The fierceness between her eyebrows and eyes had dissipated, revealing a delicate and pure face exuding a touch of charm that had been nourished.
Her beautiful eyes flickered, radiating a faint bewitching light.
The young beauty had now transformed into a grown woman, exuding an elegant and gentle temperament, possessing a unique charm that had been refined by time.
Lin Hao sighed softly, "The hot-tempered young beauty who was pursued by everyone has grown up."
"That's right!" Qin Ruan smiled, her eyes curved with a proud expression on her face.
They consciously put an end to the unpleasant topic about Su Jing Shu.
After a while, Qin Ruan suddenly spoke up, "Brother Hao, when did you find out that Jiang Liu was a member of the Hou family?"
Lin Hao thought for a moment and said, "In the second year of my visit to the Su family, the Su family had always been colluding with a certain power. At that time, they wanted to poison the representatives of various industries in the capital city."
The news was known by the Hou family, and Jiang Liu, as an intermediary, passed on the message to me, asking me to do my best to monitor the actions of the Su family and gain Su Jingshu's trust as much as possible."
Qin Ruan asked, "And you agreed?"
"I agreed," Lin Hao nodded. "I couldn't stay in the Su family forever."
If he stayed in the Su family for his whole life, he would be worse off than dead.
Qin Ruan asked, "So, this time Su Jingshu suspected you and sent you to assassinate Third Young Master Huo?"
Lin Hao shook his head, "No, Su Jingshu knew that we had contact in the western city back then. Recently, she seems to dislike you."
"Of course, part of the reason is that I have lost my usefulness to her. She has a new favorite by her side, who bears some resemblance to Nangong Chang. She's currently infatuated with him."
"Me?" Qin Ruan was confused.
She hadn't even formally met Su Jingshu, so how did she provoke this woman?
"Who knows, crazy people are always unreasonable."
Lin Hao wasn't sure of the specifics, but he knew that there must be a reason for Qin Ruan to be sent to assassinate Third Young Master Hou this time.
Until last night, he didn't know Qin Ruan's true identity, only that she seemed to be doing well.
Qin Ruan didn't feel threatened by being targeted by Su Jingshu.
Thinking about Lin Hao's mention of Su Jingshu looking for a substitute for Nangong Chang, she shook her head repeatedly. "Tsk tsk... Su Jingshu is so infatuated with Nangong Chang."
Lin Hao chuckled, "Infatuated to the point of sending chills down your spine! The guy by Su Jingshu's side is even more pitiful than me. He's forced to take medicine every day and has someone specifically guiding him."
"Not only words and actions, but even in that aspect, it has to be identical to Nangong Chang. I heard that even the slightest mistake would be met with punishment."
Qin Ruan sighed, "This is so twisted!"
Su Jingshu's deep affection for Nangong Chang has reached an alarming level. It seems she has been poisoned too deeply.
"You think so?" Lin Hao stood on the balcony, gazing at the distant scenery, and sighed softly, "If I continue to stay in the Su family for a few more years, even if I still have my life, I'll be practically useless."
Qin Ruan joked, "Your life temporarily belongs to me now. Don't worry, sister here is kind-hearted and won't trample on you."
In her heart, Qin Ruan actually felt quite sympathetic towards Lin Hao.
A tough guy like him has even been intimidated by Su Jingshu.
This woman is extraordinary!
Lin Hao glanced back at her and said, "You always have a sharp tongue. Why don't you come and try trampling on me yourself? See if third young master will skin you alive faster or kill me."
Qin Ruan confidently replied, "My third young master is not that cruel."
That's not even the main point, but she defended him first.
Hou Yunjiao comes from a prestigious family, naturally noble, with a gentle and refined demeanor, epitomizing the image of a humble and steady nobleman.
Apart from the major upper-class families, who would know that this man is the most formidable figure among the four major clans and six great aristocratic families?
He is physically weak and rarely shows himself, with a very low presence.
But Hou Yunjiao is exceptionally intelligent and wise, with superior strategies and decisions. His methods are so ruthless that they instill fear.
People only know Hou Yunjiao as a refined and gentle figure, emanating an air of weakness and fragility. But who knows that he has played a significant role in almost every major event in the capital city in the past ten years?
Lin Hao used to be unaware of these facts, but after spending a long time with Su Jingshu, he has learned a bit about these great families and aristocratic matters.
Lin Hao looked at Qin Ruan sympathetically and said indirectly, "Qin Xiaowu, don't underestimate these prestigious and influential families. Any powerful family has hidden dangers that outsiders don't know about. Danger lurks everywhere."
Qin Ruan's face remained calm, and her voice remained steady, "I know that, but what does it have to do with me?"
She won't meddle in the matters of the Hou family and has no interest in digging into those hidden secrets.
Right now, she just wants to absorb more demonic energy, prolong her and her child's lives, and safely give birth to her child.
As for the undisclosed matters of the Hou family, she has no interest in exploring them.
As long as Hou Yunjiao doesn't betray her and the child, she can turn a blind eye to certain things in their future life together.
During the three months of being with Hou Yunjiao, she hasn't been exposed to the core secrets of the Hou family.
Hou Yunjiao has never deliberately concealed anything from her; it has always been her maintaining that boundary.
She has entered the Hou family and understands the troubles that come with her current position.
However, she is not afraid. With her current abilities and means, she can protect herself, her child, and Hou Yunjiao more than adequately.
The corner of Lin Hao's eye caught a glimpse of Hou Chuan standing in the bedroom, his gaze coldly fixed on him.
Clearly, he was displeased with Lin Hao's earlier words.
Looking at Qin Ruan's relaxed expression, Lin Hao shook his head with a helpless smile and said, "Should I say you've become innocent or shrewd?"
Qin Ruan leaned on the railing, enjoying the gentle breeze of the approaching evening. Her voice was lazy as she replied, "You should praise me for knowing how to enjoy life."
To this, Lin Hao had no response.
Qin Ruan's long black hair cascaded loosely behind her, tousled by the wind. Her posture was casual and lazy, exuding a pure and elegant charm from head to toe.
Her eyes were gentle, filled with anticipation for the future.
"Hao Ge, after leaving the West City, I no longer live in constant fear. I just want to live well. As long as no one comes looking for trouble, I don't need to burden myself unnecessarily.
I know you're worried, but it's not a big problem for me. I really like my current life, it's comfortable."
Lin Hao had to interject and strike her with his words, "The Hou family itself is trouble. The tranquility you seek cannot exist within the Hou family.
As the future mistress of the Hou family, do you know what that represents? Let's not talk about external forces, just consider how many people in the capital would love to see you disappear. The potential dangers you face are invisible to you."
Qin Ruan raised her chin, exuding a domineering and confident aura. "With so many people in the Hou family, the Third Young Master, the Second Young Master, and even the Grandfather who's being trained in the Cabinet presidency, not to mention other affiliated forces below.
If I, as a woman, can't be protected by the Hou family, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the Hou surname? Moreover, with my abilities, self-preservation is not a problem."
Lin Hao pondered for a moment and nodded, "You make it sound reasonable."
Qin Ruan smiled, her eyes curved. "Right, I think so too."
She seemed oblivious to the sarcasm in the other's words.
Lin Hao quickly retorted, full of disdain, "Unfortunately, it's all nonsense."
Why couldn't he hear Qin Ruan's trust and reliance on the Third Young Master Huo in her words?
This made him curious. "Are you sure the Third Young Master would prioritize you in certain difficult situations?"
Without hesitation, Qin Ruan replied firmly, "That's for sure. Otherwise, why would I marry him? When choosing a man, I must choose someone who treats me well."
The Third Young Master's kindness to her had already been proven in her previous life. There was no need for unnecessary self-doubt.
It still boiled down to the fact that as long as the Third Young Master didn't betray her and their child, she could turn a blind eye to certain matters.
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