flstandardbreds Chapter 139 Even a trusted confidant betrayed us
Chapter 139 Even a trusted confidant betrayed us
"Actually, I noticed something a few months ago. My uncle seemed dissatisfied with the status quo and was vigorously training a private army."
He even attended family banquets on several occasions, and his presence in other places became increasingly frequent. He also often came into contact with some of the elders in my family.
I thought he just wanted to rejoin the family, and I never considered that he wanted to compete with my father for the position of family head.
Even if someone who was expelled from their clan returns, they are not qualified to sit in the position of family head.
Besides, my father is very popular; how could he be overthrown by him?
But so many suspicious points made it impossible for me not to suspect him.
"Continue!" Emperor Tianhuang gestured.
Huangfu Zique's gaze suddenly sharpened: "Firstly, Uncle Huangfu's private soldiers are skilled with crossbows."
Secondly, last night I received a call from one of my cousins at my maternal grandmother's house.
They said Grandma was injured, but when we got back, she was perfectly fine. However, I'd heard not long ago that my cousin had been in contact with my uncle's family last month.
Thirdly, Huangfu Liche also had contact with his uncle's daughter last month.
Fu Tingyu frowned: "Are you sure? Huangfu Liche is your confidant."
"I'm sure!" Huangfu Zique nodded firmly: "I saw it by chance outside the school."
He said at the time that the other party wanted to mend their relationship with me, but I brushed them off.
That day I received a call from my cousin. I had originally planned to ask my parents to come back with me, but Huangfu Liche said that the family was currently facing financial difficulties.
My parents must be very busy, so I'd better go back and check it out myself first.
“It’s quite possible that he betrayed you, since if your uncle and aunt went with you, they would definitely bring a large number of bodyguards.” Fu Tingyu nodded.
Too many coincidences cease to be coincidences: "So that's why you didn't seek help from those around you when you were in danger? But why didn't you come to us?"
He went to find Mu Yunya, who was nobody, and deserved to become a mummy!
Fu Tingyu secretly vowed that he would never seek out Mu Yunya if he got injured in the future, as her lethality was more deadly than a hundred top assassins.
They were incredibly lucky to have survived her clutches.
"Wasn't I just following Fei's orders? One arrow pierces the clouds, and a thousand armies come to meet us."
She's so mysterious and capable, she must be very reliable. You all have important things to do.
"Then who else should I look for if not her?" Huangfu Zique pursed his lips, showing no sign of anger.
Based on his reaction, the group exchanged glances, guessing what was going on. Long Yuan deliberately tried to get information out of him: "So, her Cloud Piercing Arrow really worked?"
"Of course!" Huangfu Zique, fearing they wouldn't believe him, pressed on: "With a whoosh, it flew into the sky!"
Within half an hour, she appeared before me.
Mu Yunfei scoffed, "I told you this person was the worst! That was clearly just an ordinary firecracker, yet he still managed to trick them here."
They knew the inside story, but Emperor Tianhuang didn't. He was still thinking of finding a box to properly preserve the Cloud Piercing Arrow when he got back.
Although it's possible to become a mummy, being alive is better than being dead.
"Didn't you say there wouldn't be a thousand troops?" Long Yuan smiled coldly at Huangfu Zique. Good lad, getting more and more ruthless.
"They probably didn't expect it to be this dangerous."
"And haven't I heard that she can single-handedly defeat a thousand troops?" Huangfu Zique seemed determined to drag his brothers who had wronged him down with him.
Hmph, why should only he and Afei become mummies?
I never imagined that this might kill my friends.
Because in his heart, Mu Yunya was still that mysterious and amazing reclusive figure.
How many people could single-handedly rescue him from so many assassins?
As for Liu Si and Lü Bu, they were just there to make up the numbers!
Mu Yunya's only flaw is that she doesn't know how to take care of the wounded.
Those in the know gritted their teeth in unison!
If he hadn't been able to hear Mu Yunya's inner thoughts, he might have really fallen into this kid's hands.
That old geezer is wicked!
"So, not only does your uncle want to harm you, but your cousin does too?" Di Tianhuang thought of something and asked, "Do you think your maternal grandmother knows about this?"
"How could that be?" Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, Huangfu Zique's voice became stern: "That's my own maternal grandmother!"
Hmph, my grandma loves me the most, and only if my mom and I are on good terms can she continue to be a local matriarch in the countryside.
Only a madman would betray us.
Emperor Tianhuang thought about it and realized that it made sense. No matter how great the benefits were, Aunt Huangfu was still her own daughter.
I'm already living a very comfortable life, there's no need for me to harm my daughter for more money.
That means it can only be Zi Que's cousin.
It's true that people are never satisfied. Before Aunt Huangfu started her business, that family was just a group of ordinary farmers. Wasn't Aunt Huangfu good enough to them?
Even though Huangfu Zique's maternal grandmother didn't move to the capital, Huangfu's aunt still provided them with a large estate and numerous properties there.
All the relatives on all sides suddenly became rich, and I heard that they even sent more than a dozen nephews to study at prestigious universities at home and abroad.
A woman who married out of the family has done so much for her family, what more could they possibly want?
Huangfu Zique couldn't understand why his cousin had betrayed him, and the matter was also troublesome to deal with. His third cousin came from his maternal uncle's family, and his maternal grandmother loved his maternal uncle the most.
My third cousin is also my favorite.
Will the old man believe him?
No, once my injuries have healed, I'll bring my grandmother home and take care of her myself. Let's see how those monsters and demons will try to take advantage of her then.
Indeed, Huangfu Zique believed that his grandmother's fall was no accident; it must have been his third cousin's doing.
That damned beast! He wasted the old lady's love for him; he actually dared to lay a hand on her for some personal gain.
He won't let these beasts get away with this!
While the discussion was in full swing here, Mu Zhen's side was also buzzing with excitement.
The VIP ward of the same standard was packed with people, leaving Lü Bu speechless. He shook his head frantically while shaking hands with the richest man, saying, "No...nothing...it's nothing serious."
Compared to Huangfu, my life is insignificant.
After all, he'll definitely make a greater contribution to society than I will in the future!
The head of the Huangfu family was slightly taken aback. This child actually thought that way?
I must say, he is truly selfless and righteous!
"Good children, don't underestimate yourselves. You've already done a remarkable job rescuing him from so many bad people."
"Don't think about anything right now, just stay here and rest and recover." Madam Huangfu gently patted Lü Bu's arm, not holding back her praise.
No one from the Huangfu family mentioned the reward, but everyone knew that Mu Zhen and his trio, as well as their family, were about to be brought under the Huangfu family's wing.
This is no ordinary act of saving a life; it is a great act of kindness shown to the three of them who risked their lives to save others.
"Waaaaah, son, Mom is so proud of you, waaaaah!" Mother Lu covered her mouth and cried.
Lu Bu smiled without saying a word, quietly watching his mother's performance.
What my mom really wanted to say was, "You troublesome brat, don't you know your own limitations? How dare you run off to save someone?"
"Whether others live or die is none of your business! So what if he's the son of the richest man? Even if the King of Heaven himself came, it wouldn't be your turn to save him..."