Villain: Starting by Forcibly Marrying the Protagonist’s Master, I Am Invincible – Chapter 48

Chapter 48: Turmoil in the Xiao Family

Back then, after Qin Xinran married into the Su Family and became Su Hao’s wife, she brought many top experts from her family.

The most famous among them were the Shadow Guards led by Anji.

These people were most adept at assassination and espionage.

Rumor had it that Su Jian, along with his men, went to a Secret Realm for training and was assassinated by a group of Shadow Guards.

However, no evidence was left behind. The head of the Su Family at that time, Su Chen’s grandfather, sent many people to investigate but found no clues and had to give up.

But the core members of the Su Family all knew that Qin Xinran was not simple and was definitely a ruthless person.

Soon, peace returned to the great hall.

“Everyone, the Su Family owes everything it has today to your support.”

At this moment, Qin Xinran’s gaze swept across the crowd, and she said with a faint smile: “But I also hope that you will abide by the family rules. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

“Madam, please rest assured. Since its establishment, the Su Family has always rewarded and punished fairly, and never tolerated corruption!”

Everyone patted their chests and guaranteed.

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Xiao Family, Meeting Hall.

The hall was crowded with people, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Hundreds of high-ranking members of the Xiao Family gathered here.

This meeting concerned Su Chen, the Young Master of the Su Family, interfering in the Xiao Family’s internal struggle.

In the main seat sat a man with silver hair and bright eyes. He was the head of the Xiao Family—Xiao Hanshan.

After Xiao Tiancheng leaked the news to the Xiao Family’s higher-ups, and after they verified the information, they were furious.

The Xiao Family’s authority was unquestionable and would not allow anyone to provoke or challenge their bottom line!

Therefore, on this afternoon, the Xiao Family’s higher-ups gathered the core members to discuss the matter.

“Father, the Su Family is too audacious, daring to interfere in our Xiao Family’s internal affairs.”

Seeing Xiao Hanshan’s silence, Xiao Tiancheng stepped forward, looking indignant, and continued to add fuel to the fire: “Moreover, the Su Family’s four great battalions, Qiankun, Lizhen, and the others, have been mobilized and have surrounded all exits of the regional capital. They clearly don’t take our Xiao Family seriously.”

“Indeed, Family Head, this time we must punish them severely.”

“This time, the Su Family’s involvement has seriously violated the rules. We absolutely cannot let this go unchecked.”

Upon hearing this, the Xiao Family members echoed in agreement, shouting indignantly.

They were all meritorious officials who had helped the Xiao Family build its foundation and were deeply connected to the family’s fate.

Now, the Su Family was openly violating the rules and interfering in their internal struggle for the position of Young Master. This was a blatant disregard for them. If they let this go, where would their dignity lie?

“Enough!”

Xiao Hanshan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the crowd below, asking, “How much do you really know about Su Chen, the Young Master of the Su Family?”

The Xiao Family members were all taken aback.

“Family Head, why are you suddenly asking us this question?” Someone couldn’t help but ask.

The others also looked at Xiao Hanshan with confusion.

Xiao Tiancheng frowned even more.

Could his father have sensed something unusual?

Impossible!

It must be an illusion.

Thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning. Xiao Tiancheng shook his head, suppressing his worries. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Father, regarding Su Chen, Elder Sister should know more than anyone present.”

He deliberately directed everyone’s attention to Xiao Ruoyu, as Su Chen was, after all, someone she had brought in.

As long as the family members disliked Xiao Ruoyu, the position of Xiao Family Young Master would undoubtedly be his.

“Oh, is that so? Ruoyu?” Xiao Hanshan glanced at Xiao Ruoyu beside him.

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Hearing this, Xiao Ruoyu’s pretty face changed slightly, and then she nodded: “Although I can’t say I’m very familiar with Young Master Su, I do know something about him.”

She knew she was on pins and needles, but she was more worried about Su Chen.

Previously, she had heard that Su Chen was abducted at the entrance of the Heavenly Dome Auction House by a Great Power at the Peak of the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

His life or death was currently unknown.

Su Chen was now her important helper in the competition for the position of Xiao Family Young Master, and they had shared interests. If something were to happen to Su Chen…

The more Xiao Ruoyu thought about it, the more afraid she became.

“In that case, tell everyone about Su Chen.” Xiao Hanshan said slowly, his tone gentle but filled with authority.

Feeling his strong attitude, everyone in the hall fell silent, not daring to even breathe, their gazes all focused on Xiao Ruoyu.

“Alright.”

Xiao Ruoyu hesitated slightly, then began to speak.

“As far as I know, Su Chen is the only son of Su Hao, the head of the Su Family. This person seems to be a playboy who only knows how to eat, drink, and be merry, but in reality, he is a very intelligent person…”

“Hahaha.”

Before Xiao Ruoyu could finish, Xiao Tiancheng started to mock her sarcastically: “Elder Sister, you’re really good at joking. In the Donghua Region, who doesn’t know that the Young Master of the Su Family is a good-for-nothing who only knows how to play with women?”

“You…”

Xiao Ruoyu’s pretty face flushed red, and she glared at Xiao Tiancheng through gritted teeth.

She didn’t expect Xiao Tiancheng to humiliate Su Chen publicly.

Not only her, but the others in the hall were also stunned, as they had obviously heard of Su Chen’s reputation.

But one should not hit someone in the face. Both the Su and Xiao Families were top families in the Donghua Region, and there were many marriages between the two. Xiao Tiancheng was completely tearing apart their relationship.

Xiao Tiancheng met Xiao Ruoyu’s gaze without flinching and sneered: “What? Elder Sister, am I wrong? Or have you completely fallen in love with that trash Su Chen?”

He then added mockingly: “I heard that at the Heavenly Dome Auction House today, that trash Su Chen, in order to win your heart, spent ten billion High-Grade Spirit Stones on a broken jade pendant as a token of love and gave it to you…”

As soon as he said this, the entire hall was in an uproar.

Everyone’s faces froze, then revealed a strange expression.

Ten billion High-Grade Spirit Stones!

Even the direct descendants of first-class families would find it extremely difficult to come up with that much.

But that Su Chen, a playboy who only knew how to indulge in pleasure, casually squandered ten billion High-Grade Spirit Stones to woo a woman.

This was simply outrageous, a waste of resources!

Xiao Ruoyu’s beautiful face instantly turned crimson, and her chest heaved violently, clearly extremely angry.

“What nonsense are you talking about? Su Chen and I are just ordinary friends.” Xiao Ruoyu retorted angrily.

Although she had agreed to Su Chen’s conditions, for now, they were still considered ordinary friends.

“Don’t be anxious, Elder Sister. I didn’t say that your relationship was anything special. Why are you so agitated?”

Xiao Tiancheng chuckled and said, “However, the rumors outside are not saying that. They say that Elder Sister has already been intimate with Su Chen…”

“Slap~!”

A loud slap suddenly rang out, echoing throughout the hall.

This slap directly sent Xiao Tiancheng flying, crashing into a wooden table.

Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his face was pale, and he looked at the person who struck him in terror, “Father, you…”

Seeing this scene, everyone present was dumbfounded.

They couldn’t understand why Xiao Hanshan suddenly flew into a rage.