Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Uninvited Guest

"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Zhou. Be careful and stay hidden when you get back," Hua Yusen said softly. "I won’t be contacting you again for a while."

"Yes, I will," Zhou Ming nodded, his heart heavy. He had thought that after the last struggle between Gu Qingyu and the Li family, they had already secured control of Lu State. He never expected things to go wrong on Liu Zhongjun’s end.

’Sigh, it’s just one thing after another!’

After Zhou Ming left, Hua Yusen summoned his subordinates and began studying the Liu Family’s security deployment, preparing to pay the Liu Family a visit by night.

But before Hua Yusen could finish his arrangements, a report came in the following afternoon: Zhou Ming had been taken away by men sent by Wu Yongqiang.

’Zhou Ming has been exposed!’

At this thought, Hua Yusen was furious. ’Wu Yongqiang has obviously noticed my arrival in Lu State. Now, dealing with him without bloodshed is going to be difficult.’

Just as Hua Yusen was adjusting his plans and preparing to act that night, an unexpected guest arrived.

Wu Qiaoqiao!

"Yu Sen, I think something’s happened at my uncle’s house." Wu Qiaoqiao looked panicked, her face pale. "I... I didn’t dare go in. I came here for a room and happened to run into you."

Seeing Wu Qiaoqiao’s sudden appearance, Hua Yusen frowned and asked, "How did you know something happened with the Liu Family?"

"It’s actually quite simple. I sent a telegram to the Liu Family beforehand, but when I got off the train, no one was there to pick me up. That would have been absolutely impossible before," Wu Qiaoqiao answered. "I also disguised myself and went near the Liu residence. I noticed the guards at the gate had been replaced, and everyone who entered was being questioned. That’s why I thought it was strange and suspected something was wrong."

Hua Yusen glanced at Wu Qiaoqiao. ’As expected of the woman who could persuade Wu Jianxiong to change his mind. Her powers of observation are truly sharp.’

"Wu Yongqiang, do you know him? What’s your relationship with him?" Hua Yusen asked. ’If Wu Qiaoqiao calls Liu Zhongjun uncle, does that mean Wu Yongqiang is Wu Jianxiong’s brother-in-law?’

"Wu Yongqiang?" Wu Qiaoqiao was shocked. "He... he was an orphan my maternal grandfather took in long ago, so he’s considered my uncle, too. After my grandfather passed away, Wu Yongqiang stayed by my other uncle’s side, learning from him. My father thinks Wu Yongqiang is ruthless, has an unkind face, and is a natural-born rebel, so he refuses to associate with him much."

Hearing this, Hua Yusen was taken aback. ’I didn’t expect Wu Jianxiong to have such good judgment.’

"I’ve received word that it was Feng Wu Yongqiang who imprisoned Liu Zhongjun, using Liu Zhongjun’s ’poor health’ as a pretext to seize his position," Hua Yusen replied. "Right now, Liu Zhongjun and his family are in great danger, so you shouldn’t go there either."

Wu Qiaoqiao was stunned and in disbelief. "N-No... impossible! Even if Wu Yongqiang had long coveted my uncle’s position, my uncle has so many loyal followers. How could they willingly let themselves be bossed around by Wu Yongqiang?"

"Regardless, my intelligence says that some of them are already following Wu Yongqiang, and he has seized most of Liu Zhongjun’s power," Hua Yusen said with a grave expression. "If you go there rashly, even if your life isn’t in danger, you will be imprisoned."

Wu Qiaoqiao looked distressed and anxious. In her desperation, she took two steps forward, grabbed Hua Yusen’s arm, and pleaded, "Yu Sen, you have to save my uncle! You must get him out of danger as soon as possible. If my uncle isn’t in charge of Lu State, it will descend into chaos, which will affect our plans back in Jincheng City."

Hua Yusen was a little embarrassed when Wu Qiaoqiao grabbed his arm. He tried to pull it back, but Wu Qiaoqiao wouldn’t let go and just kept sobbing.

His expression became strained.

"Miss Wu Qiaoqiao, I understand your urgency, but please, calm down. We will come up with a good plan as soon as possible to free Liu Zhongjun," Hua Yusen said slowly. Then, while Wu Qiaoqiao was momentarily stunned, he immediately yanked back the arm she was clutching so tightly.

Wu Qiaoqiao was displeased by Hua Yusen’s reaction.

’She’d gone to great lengths to get Hua Yusen out of Jincheng City before his wedding; of course she couldn’t just let an opportunity to be alone with him slip away.’

’As for Wu Yongqiang, he’s just a disposable pawn. I’ll let him run wild for a few days. Once I’ve gotten closer to Hua Yusen, then I’ll deal with Wu Yongqiang!’

"Thank you, Yu Sen," Feng Qiaoqiao said with a sob. "I’ll have someone inform my father later, so he’s aware of the situation and won’t be deceived by Wu Yongqiang."

"Your father isn’t so easily deceived by Wu Yongqiang, so you don’t need to worry. Don’t contact your father for now, to avoid leaking information," Hua Yusen advised. "You can tell him after we’ve rescued your uncle and his family."

Wu Qiaoqiao listened, only half-convinced, then asked solemnly, "Yu Sen, can I trust you?"

Hearing Wu Qiaoqiao’s question, Hua Yusen looked at her with a half-smile, the corner of his mouth quirking up as he retorted, "Heh, shouldn’t I be the one asking you that question? Miss Wu Qiaoqiao, can *I* trust *you*?"

Hua Yusen’s words made Wu Qiaoqiao’s brows furrow tightly. She said, "Of course you can trust me. If I weren’t willing to cooperate with you and Elder Gu, if I didn’t trust you, why would I have gone to all the trouble of persuading my father? You have to understand, based on the current situation, although the Gu Family has the upper hand, the Li family is coming on strong. They have deep roots. As for who will emerge victorious, the Li family’s chances are slightly higher."

"In that case, I will trust you. I hope you don’t betray that trust," Hua Yusen nodded. "The situation is urgent, so I won’t waste any more time. I’ll be taking men into the Liu residence tonight. From now on, don’t go anywhere. Stay here and wait for word from me."

The intelligence from Zhou Ming, combined with Wu Qiaoqiao’s own deductions, made Hua Yusen believe Zhou Ming’s report was true. However, Hua Yusen still needed to confirm it personally before he could report to Elder Gu and await his instructions.

"Okay. In that case, Yu Sen, be careful tonight," Wu Qiaoqiao said with concern. "By the way, Yu Sen, do you know the exact situation inside the Liu residence right now?"

Hua Yusen took out a file on the Liu Family’s situation that Zhou Ming had given him, placed it on the table, and said, "Take a look. Is this correct?"

Wu Qiaoqiao examined it carefully and nodded. "Yes, this is it. If nothing unexpected has happened, you shouldn’t have any problems following this map."

Hua Yusen sighed inwardly. ’Something unexpected has already happened. Zhou Ming is missing. The moment Wu Yongqiang realized something was off with him, he probably changed the security layout at the Liu residence.’

"Good!" Hua Yusen nodded. Nevertheless, he still had to go.

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