Chapter 2931 - 2932: Drawing In

Chapter 2931: Chapter 2932: Drawing In

"Doesn’t Madam want the young master to ascend to the position of Family Head?" the old servant said calmly.

Wu Qiao Jun instantly calmed down upon hearing this.

Of course she wanted it; she even dreamed about it.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken such a huge risk bribing the Firearms Society to assassinate Wu Nianyin.

Seeing her silence, the old servant began to coax her like a devil whispering in her ear.

"Madam, consider the current predicament. That eldest master, Wu Nianyin, already knows you are the mastermind behind it. It wouldn’t matter if he died outside, but the key is that he’s returned safely. Do you think you have any chance to retreat now?"

"Anyway, you are currently at a disadvantage; Wu Nianyin ultimately stands on the side of the law. His status as the legitimate eldest son alone is enough to crush you. If he ascends to the position of Family Head, just imagine what your fate would be!"

In fact, there was no need for the old servant to remind her; Wu Qiao Jun was more aware than anyone of the final outcome.

If she really failed in the struggle, Wu Nianyin would definitely execute her without hesitation.

No!

Being executed might be the best outcome; her fate would undoubtedly be unimaginably miserable.

Thinking of this, Wu Qiao Jun couldn’t help but shiver.

The old servant was clearly not an ordinary person. Seeing Wu Qiao Jun’s reaction confirmed her words were effective, she struck while the iron was hot.

"Currently, you have only this single chance. Whether you win or lose depends on this final gamble. It’s impossible without making some sacrifices! Besides, this isn’t really a sacrifice at all..."

These words finally destroyed the last bit of conscience remaining in Wu Qiao Jun’s heart.

Her ideological edifice was on the verge of collapse, and she murmured to herself.

"Yes! To gain something, you must first sacrifice; I understand!"

"Then, Madam, you’d better prepare quickly. It’s best to take down that young man tonight, or dreams are longer the night, and delays might breed change!" The old servant added fuel to the fire.

Wu Qiao Jun stood up in a daze, "Hm, I understand; I’ll go prepare now!"

Then turned around to the dressing table to groom herself.

Watching her back, the old servant slightly raised the corners of her mouth into a bizarre smile.

At the same time, her pupils turned pure black.

Of course, this scene quickly vanished, almost returning to normal instantly.

Yet at that same moment, Xue An, who was leisurely sitting in a side house, suddenly raised his eyes and looked toward the direction of the back house.

"What’s the matter, sir?" Jin Shanquan hurriedly asked.

Xue An’s gaze was profound. After a long while, he lowered his eyes and said lightly, "Nothing, just felt something occasionally!"

As a distinguished guest of the Wu Family, Xue An naturally enjoyed the highest level of treatment.

Not only did he have a private courtyard, but all the items he used were brand new.

Even so, Wu Nianyin felt apologetic, thinking the hospitality was somewhat inadequate.

It’s worth noting that after spending time together, his doubts not only didn’t decrease but increased.

Especially with regards to the enigmatic prowess of Xue An, Wu Nianyin was even more intrigued.

What kind of foundation could cultivate such a formidable young man?

The more he pondered, the more Wu Nianyin felt a chill down his spine, and his attitude toward Xue An grew ever more solicitous.

At this time, faint footsteps came from outside, followed by a stream of beautiful maids entering in single file, each possessing unique charm—perhaps not absolute beauties, but close enough.

Xue An raised an eyebrow slightly, "What does this mean?"

Wu Nianyin smiled, "Brother Xue, I specially arranged for these to serve you, ensuring each is a reputable daughter from noble families!"

Intelligent people are not exclusive to Wu Qiao Jun alone. Wu Nianyin, born into a prominent family, was raised as a future Clan Leader, hence he had some "foresight."

In his view, for a talented and promising young ace like Xue An, ordinary wealth and power were likely hard to allure, but regardless of how brilliant a young man was, he would find it hard to resist beauty.

Especially with Shu Jingchu, an absolute beauty accompanying Xue An, which further confirmed Wu Nianyin’s idea.

Wu Nianyin wanted more than anyone to firmly align Xue An with his side; hence long before returning, he ordered his subordinates to begin preparing this affair.

Therefore, as soon as Xue An arrived, Wu Nianyin promptly presented this group of top-quality maids.

However, contrary to Wu Nianyin’s expectations, Xue An showed no expression when he saw so many maids.

No excitement, no urgency, not even a hint of surprise.

He merely lowered his eyes and said lightly, "I appreciate your kindness, but I don’t need them; let them withdraw!"

Wu Nianyin was stunned.

What’s happening? Could he have guessed wrongly?

Impossible, he must be considering!

Yes!

It must be this!

Thinking this, Wu Nianyin’s smile became even warmer, "Brother Xue, please don’t misunderstand. I sent these maids just to serve you; as for how you treat them, that’s up to you! After all, given your status, how can you not have a few attendants?"

After speaking, Wu Nianyin didn’t wait for Xue An to decline and stood up with a laugh, "You’ve had a long journey, Brother Xue, you should rest early; I won’t disturb you any further!"

Xue An furrowed his brow imperceptibly; he detested such forced warmth.

Although he knew Wu Nianyin was eager to win him over, gifting these maids without any malice, he still disliked it.

But at that moment, he noticed the terror on the maids’ faces and their pleading looks towards him.

His heart moved slightly, and ultimately he didn’t say anything.

Seeing this, Wu Nianyin felt secretly delighted, convinced he was right, believing the young man wasn’t uninterested, just too shy to show it.

So, he smiled, cupped his hands in farewell, and then left directly.

After he left, Xue An looked at these maids.

As his gaze swept across them, the maids hurriedly knelt, not daring to lift their heads.

"Stand up, all of you!"

Upon hearing his command, the maids trembled and stood cautiously.

Seeing the expressions on these women’s faces, Xue An sighed inwardly.

"Why did you look at me with pleading eyes just now?"

The maids remained silent until, after a moment, one of the more courageous stepped forward, speaking with a trembling voice.

"Respected sir, we are daughters of small noble families within Wu Family’s jurisdiction. Recently, Wu Family ordered each family to present a legitimate daughter, and we are part of them!"

"Wu Family made it clear; if we comply and are obedient, our families will benefit; otherwise, what awaits us is calamity and ruin, so we dare not disobey!"

"If you had refused just now, Wu Family might have deemed us unworthy, and our fates could be extremely miserable!"