Supremely Talented Tyrant-Chapter 608: Grandparent-Grandchild Fallout

"He is actually going to die?" Gao Jiping stood on the second floor of her villa, her brows deeply furrowed, her stunningly beautiful face carrying a hint of desolation, lost in a profound sense of dismay.

Now that the news of Hao Jian's arrest had shocked the entirety of Hua City, Gao Jiping naturally knew as well, and this time, it was Murong Yeyun and Ye Wenying who had made their move together; Hao Jian's chances of survival were incredibly slim.

Even Gao Jiping believed there was no way Hao Jian could survive.

Meanwhile, Murong Qiushui had also returned to the Murong Family, storming straight into her grandfather's study with such a tumultuous demeanor she didn't even bother to knock before pushing the door open.

Upon seeing Murong Qiushui enter, the elder who was writing with a brush couldn't help but lift his head.

That elder wore gold-rimmed glasses, had white and hoary hair, a somewhat lean figure, and an aged appearance, but his eyes shone brightly, revealing a spirited and vigorous light.

This person was none other than Murong Xiao, the Family Head of the Murong Family.

Seeing Murong Qiushui burst in so furiously, Murong Xiao stared at her for a moment before lowering his head again, his voice indifferent, "Has that boy really affected your emotions to such an extent that you've forgotten the most basic etiquette?"

It was well known to everyone that Murong Xiao, the Family Head of the Murong Family, highly valued propriety and utterly despised rudeness. Clearly, in his eyes, Murong Qiushui's current behavior was rudeness.

But Murong Qiushui carried on as if she hadn't heard him, her voice cold, "Why did you have to do this?"

"Because he has affected you. Your current behavior is a very good illustration of that!" Murong Xiao said expressionlessly as he continued writing his calligraphy, the characters bold and vigorous, the strokes flowing like dragons and snakes, exuding a sense of grandeur and power.

Murong Xiao indeed held Murong Qiushui in high regard. Although she was a girl, her intellect and perspective far surpassed those of boys like Murong Yeyun.

Which is why Murong Xiao made an exception for Murong Qiushui to become the spokesperson for the Murong Family, despite her being a girl.

However, now that Murong Qiushui was being influenced by Hao Jian, her state of mind wavering, this was something Murong Xiao could not accept.

He had spent nearly ten years cultivating Murong Qiushui into a woman with the talent and vision of a Monarch; he did not wish for Murong Qiushui to end up as an ordinary housewife who cared for her husband and taught her children. Therefore, Hao Jian had to die!

"But he saved me and has been a benefactor to me and the entire Murong Family!" Murong Qiushui roared hysterically, her emotions truly fluctuated, shouting like a madwoman.

The one who was usually as unflappable "as Mount Tai collapsing before her without changing her countenance" was now agitated on the inside because of Hao Jian.

Hearing this, Murong Xiao frowned as well. He disliked Murong Qiushui's current state – shouting and yelling like a shrew.

"He saved you, and our Murong Family is grateful to him. That's why we did not kill him immediately, but instead sent Murong Chengkong to talk to him, to keep him away from you. It was his own obstinacy that got the better of him; that's none of my concern." Murong Xiao snorted coldly, "I cannot marry you off to him simply because he saved you."

"It's me who has been entangled with him, and I never said I wanted to marry him!" Murong Qiushui defended herself.

"If that's true, then why have you been inquiring about the boy's whereabouts all these years? Isn't it because you want to find him?" Murong Xiao saw through Murong Qiushui's true feelings in an instant and scoffed, "Murong Qiushui, I've told you long ago that being born into the family of an Emperor, you don't get to decide on matters of your own marriage. It would be fine if you fell in love with someone of power and influence, but if you intend to marry a common man, the Murong Family will never approve!"

"What you're doing is not loving him, you're harming him! Look at yourself now, how utterly ridiculous!"

Murong Qiushui stumbled backward several steps. Was it she who had harmed Hao Jian? Was it really wrong to just want to find the man who had saved her life?

"That boy must die, there is no room for negotiation," Murong Xiao waved his hand impatiently, not wanting to linger on this topic.

"If that's the case, I will sever ties with the Murong Family. From this day forward, there shall be no more connection between me and the Murong Family!" Murong Qiushui declared coldly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Zihui, who was beside them, couldn't help but stare in shock. Murong Qiushui was actually willing to break with the entire Murong Family for a man like Hao Jian.

"Hmm?" Murong Xiao's writing brush suddenly trembled, ruining the character he was working on, but he had no time to attend to it. Instead, he glared coldly at Murong Qiushui: "Do you dare threaten me?"

Murong Xiao had not expected Murong Qiushui to threaten him for the sake of Hao Jian.

"If Hao Jian dies, then I will surely leave the Murong Family!" Murong Qiushui stated resolutely, unafraid of her grandfather's gaze and meeting it head-on.

"Do you realize what you are saying?" Murong Xiao's face grew colder as he rebuked, his fury rising.

Murong Qiushui, on the verge of abandoning her entire family for a man, was like sacrificing the empire for love, which irritated Murong Xiao greatly. It felt to him as if all the years he spent teaching Murong Qiushui had been in vain.

"I am declaring my stance!" Murong Qiushui's voice was strong and firm, and equally resolved.

She knew that only by standing her ground, would there be a chance to save Hao Jian.

"You can no longer be involved in this matter." Murong Xiao burst out in anger, gesturing decisively, "Take the lady away. Without my order, she is not allowed to step foot outside!"

Murong Qiushui was immediately startled. Was Murong Xiao planning to confine her closely?

"Do you really not fear my leaving the family?" Murong Qiushui spoke again, her tone cold.

Murong Xiao immediately scoffed, "You won't leave the family. I know if I killed that boy, you would definitely hate me. Since you hate me, you will oppose me, and then you will need the family's power even more, so you definitely won't leave the family."

In order for Murong Qiushui to become an Emperor, Murong Xiao didn't mind at all that Murong Qiushui hated him. In fact, he even wished for it. Because the more Murong Qiushui hated him, the more callous she would become, and incidents like the current one would become less and less likely to happen again.

Though this was perverse and cruel, this was the harsh reality behind the prosperity of an Emperor's family!

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Sudden terror appeared in Murong Qiushui's eyes. She had thought herself very clever, but now, compared with Murong Xiao, she immediately realized she was still too naive.

Murong Xiao was so cunning that he even factored human nature into his calculations.

"Bai Zihui, what are you waiting for?" Murong Xiao chided sharply.

Bai Zihui then hesitated, looking at Murong Qiushui with difficulty, "Miss..."

Murong Qiushui took a deep breath, steadying her thoughts, and looked calmly at Murong Xiao, "You can't kill him, and what you're doing is wrong. You're bringing a formidable enemy upon the Murong Family, and when that time comes, I will not stand with the Murong Family!"

"You mean that boy will pose a threat to our Murong Family? Just him? He's nothing but a jumping clown, hardly worth fearing!" Murong Xiao sneered dismissively.

"Grandfather, you have lived over seventy years, yet your vision is still so limited!" Murong Qiushui sighed and said no more, leaving the room.

After Murong Qiushui left, Murong Xiao also hummed in annoyance, "It's true what they say about women, they can't be kept around once they're grown!"

.......

Meanwhile, after Hao Jian was captured, he was kept in strict surveillance within the military.

But this guy showed no awareness of being imprisoned, standing by the iron bars and looking around, whistling in a relaxed manner as if he were on vacation.

This truly infuriated Murong Yeyun and Yu Zhixun. They had been pleased with the thought of killing Hao Jian, but seeing his demeanor made it inexplicably difficult for them to feel happy.

"Yu Zhixun, what are you doing? Hao Jian is a benefactor of our Yu Family, how dare you lay a hand on him?" Meanwhile, Yu Xiatang and Yu Ou arrived in a rage. They had heard about Yu Zhixun arresting Hao Jian and had hurried over.

At this moment they were very angry. Hao Jian had saved the old master and helped the Yu Family take control of the Hua City military, making Yu Xiatang the undisputed leader.

And now Yu Zhixun had secretly moved against Hao Jian without their knowledge?

Seeing the father and son appear, Yu Zhixun immediately wore a mocking smile: "It's not me who wants to deal with that boy. Don't misunderstand."

"Then who is it?" Yu Xiatang asked dissatisfied.

"It's me. Do you have a problem with that?" Just then, Murong Yeyun approached, looking at Yu Xiatang and his son with a smirk that was not quite a smile.

Yu Xiatang was immediately startled and then had no choice but to suppress the arrogance on his face, bowing humbly to Murong Yeyun and respectfully addressing him, "Young Master!"

Obviously, Yu Xiatang also knew who Murong Yeyun was. At this moment, his face turned extremely unsightly. If it had been someone else targeting Hao Jian, he might have managed some kind of maneuver. But if it was Murong Yeyun, then he was helpless.

Seeing Yu Xiatang acting so submissively, Yu Zhixun wore a mocking smile, feeling somewhat smug.

"Enough, get out!" Murong Yeyun said impatiently. Yu Xiatang might be a big shot in Hua City, but in the eyes of Murong Yeyun, he didn't matter at all.

"What right do you have to be arrogant!" Yu Ou couldn't help but reprimand Murong Yeyun for his arrogance.

"Yu Xiatang, can't you teach your son? He dares to speak rudely in front of the Young Master. Do you want to bring about the destruction of our Yu Family?" Yu Zhixun scolded irritably, bolstered by having Murong Yeyun's support, he even dared to challenge Yu Xiatang, his elder brother.

Although Yu Xiatang was filled with unwillingness and anger, he repressed it and ordered Yu Ou with the intent of compromising, "Shut up! Don't speak nonsense in front of the Young Master! Apologize to the Young Master right now!"

He dared not offend Murong Yeyun; the difference in their status was too great.

"No need to apologize, just kneel!" Murong Yeyun stared at Yu Ou, his smile not quite reaching his eyes.

At those words, both Yu Xiatang and Yu Ou were shocked.