Chapter 551: He was afraid of losing control and hurting Qin Ruan.
Chapter 551: He was afraid of losing control and hurting Qin Ruan.
Hou Qiang knew very well that his master's body was weak at the moment, so as long as he didn't faint, it was considered a good thing. Resting was the most important thing right now.
And the Xiangxi Manor was the most suitable place for his master to rest.
Hou Qiang hesitated and asked, "What about Madam?"
Hou Yunjiao's gaze lowered slightly, his calm eyes focusing on a certain spot on the desk.
After a while, he spoke softly, "No need to inform Madam."
Hou Qiang asked again, "Should we inform old master?"
There was still a faint taste of blood in his mouth. Hou Yunjiao pressed his tongue against the roof of his mouth, suppressing the nauseating discomfort.
"Hou Qiang, pour me a glass of water."
"Yes, Master."
Hou Qiang quickly brought a glass of warm water and handed it to Hou Yunjiao.
After rinsing his mouth, the bloody taste in his mouth diminished.
Hou Yunjiao raised his eyes and spoke lightly to Huo Qiang, "Inform Grandfather, and we will set off first."
He couldn't stay at home anymore with his current condition.
The Xiangxi Manor was the best place in the country for him to recuperate.
It was a feng shui treasure second only to Walton Hospital.
The aura of Xiangxi Manor blended with his unstable yang energy.
It was the most suitable place in the country, with the right timing, location, and people, for healing.
Hou Qiang left the study to arrange the travel convoy and also sent someone to inform Old Master Hou.
Once everything was ready, Hou Yunjiao walked out of the study.
He carried an air of elegance and grace, his exquisite and cold handsome face showing no signs of illness. He remained calm and composed as always
The cold, arrogant, and indifferent aura emanating from Hou Yunjiao made people involuntarily look up to him and feel inclined to worship him.
Hou Yunjiao naturally possessed this commanding aura in every gesture and movement.
Anyone who saw him wouldn't think he was a physically weak person.
Just as Hou Yunjiao stepped out of the study, he bumped into Qin Ruan who was coming towards him.
His body swayed slightly, and that indescribable feeling surged up in his heart once again.
As Qin Ruan approached, his already weakened body became even more powerless.
His heart stopped, and his vision became blurred.
Qin Ruan, who appeared in his sight, could only vaguely see the outline of her features.
Hou Yunjiao's lips curled into a charming and gentle curve, his voice magnificent and melodious, "Why are you out?"
"I heard that Third Young Master was going out?"
Qin Ruan's eyes shimmered with moisture. She wasn't feeling well in the room, constantly vomiting, leaving her stomach empty.
When she heard Lin Hao say that Third Young Master was going out, she hurriedly came out.
The reason Lin Hao notified Hou Qiang earlier about Third Young Master's condition was not because of Lin Hao's attentiveness.
It was because Qin Ruan noticed that when Third Young Master supported her up the stairs, his hand trembled uncontrollably.
She was feeling uncomfortable at that time, unable to suppress the feeling of nausea, and couldn't channel the power of the Nether Soul to alleviate the entwined purple energy and dense black malevolence surrounding him.
Qin Ruan had already determined that Third Young Master was having a relapse, but she was powerless to help.
Hou Yunjiao wanted to leave, and who knew where this man was going at this time.
Qin Ruan couldn't let him go without worrying, so she intercepted him before he left.
Hou Yunjiao's tender and doting gaze stared at Qin Ruan.
He slowly spoke, "There are some matters to attend to. It's a bit troublesome to handle things with the Nangong family."
"I'll accompany Third Young Master."
Qin Ruan didn't expose his lie.
She reached out to hold Hou Yunjiao's hand.
Hou Yunjiao quickly retreated, his body instinctively resisting Qin Ruan's proximity.
Realizing that this action could give rise to various thoughts, his handsome face subtly changed.
Hou Yunjiao's expression quickly returned to normal, and his captivating and affectionate gaze deeply locked onto Qin Ruan.
He explained in a gentle voice, "I'm dirty and have an unpleasant smell. Don't let it bother you."
"It's okay, I don't mind."
Qin Ruan firmly grabbed Hou Yunjiao's hand without allowing any refusal.
She straightforwardly said, "Let's go, I'll escort you downstairs."
At the moment when Qin Ruan held Hou Yunjiao's hand, the power of the Nether Soul was transferred to him at an extremely fast speed.
At that time, she was feeling unwell.
The amount of Netherforce she could channel was limited, so she could only do her best to make Hou Yunjiao's body feel a bit better.
Others couldn't see it, but she could see it clearly.
The purple energy and dense black malevolence on Third Young Master's body were tightly intertwined.
The faint purple energy was enveloped by the evil malevolence, as if it was being suffocated, and there was a risk of being consumed by the black energy.
Hou Yunjiao initially wanted to break free from Qin Ruan's hand, but his body was currently extremely weak.
He was so weak that even a slight exertion would cause him to collapse.
Qin Ruan's influence on him was too significant.
They had been together day and night, but such a drastic change had never occurred before.
Everything that happened today felt like going back to the day they first met.
In addition to the relapse, there was also a sense of unfamiliarity sweeping over him.
Ever since he first saw Qin Ruan, Hou Yunjiao had been attracted to her.
He had an inexplicable possessiveness towards her.
He wanted to confine her regardless of everything and enjoy the pleasure of being together.
This thought began to expand as Qin Ruan held his hand.
Hou Yunjiao forcefully suppressed his explicit and naked thoughts as he walked with Qin Ruan to the staircase.
In just a few steps, his mind seemed to have cleared up quite a bit.
Soon, Hou Yunjiao looked at Qin Ruan with surprise.
He noticed that her complexion seemed to have turned even paler, and immediately let go of her hand.
"Ruan Ruan, don't waste your energy. You should prioritize your own health now."
Hou Yunjiao's illness didn't mean his rationality disappeared.
No matter how attentive Lin Hao, as a man, was, he couldn't keep his gaze on him all the time.
Hou Qiang's timely arrival and Qin Ruan's hurried approach, along with the act of holding hands, alleviated various discomforts in his body.
Hou Yunjiao was certain that Qin Ruan had already noticed his relapse.
He just didn't know when she had discovered it.
Was it on the way here or after they returned home?
"Third Young Master!"
Qin Ruan looked up, her pale face meeting Hou Yunjiao's disapproving expression.
Hou Yunjiao's gaze became clear, but his weakened body had not fully recovered.
He reached out to touch Qin Ruan's cheek and spoke earnestly, "Little girl, don't waste your energy. What if something happens to you?"
Qin Ruan's expression was resolute. "It won't. I can alleviate your pain!"
It was also during this relapse that Qin Ruan
Clearly, he was experiencing a relapse, but he endured it alone.
If she hadn't noticed, he would have kept it hidden from her.
Hou Yunjiao placed his hands on Qin Ruan's shoulders and turned her around to face the floor-to-ceiling window behind them.
The clean glass reflected Qin Ruan's pale face.
"Look at your face, so pale. Just calm down. I'll go out and stay somewhere for a few days to take care of my health."
Even though Hou Yunjiao was physically weak, he still maintained his elegant demeanor, speaking calmly.
Qin Ruan withdrew her gaze and frowned as she looked at the man beside her. "Where are you going?"
Hou Yunjiao casually replied, "Xiangxi Manor has chosen a place suitable for me to recuperate. The atmosphere there will blend with my body, and my health will naturally improve after some time."
Is there really such a place?
Doubt filled Qin Ruan's mind.
Seeing the seriousness in his expression, she asked again, "How long will you be gone?"
"It won't take more than a few days."
Hou Yunjiao didn't hesitate at all, his eyes clear and serene.
Qin Ruan lightly pursed her lips. "Can I go with you?"
She still couldn't bear to let him leave alone.
Qin Ruan always reminded herself not to lose sight of her original intentions when interacting with Third Young Master.
But after spending so much time together, she had already treated him like family.
She couldn't just watch him suffer and leave.
Hou Yunjiao didn't say anything, his deep gaze quietly fixed on her.
His attitude was evident.
Qin Ruan had a significant influence on him.
Today, at the Nangong family, he had almost lost control and became unlike himself.
Now, he had to firmly suppress the constant emergence of thoughts of hurting her, which surfaced due to her proximity.
Even though that harm would be another form of undeniable bullying.
Considering Qin Ruan's current physical condition, she couldn't withstand any form of distress.
He had to promptly restrain all these possibilities.
In their silent gaze, Qin Ruan understood.
Her lips slightly parted. "I understand."
A faint smile curved Huo Yunjiao's lips. "Little girl, obediently wait for me at home."
Before leaving, he couldn't resist.
He lowered his head and lightly kissed Qin Ruan's forehead.
It was a way to alleviate and soothe his restless and anxious heart.
One kiss eased Hou Yunjiao's turmoil.
But Qin Ruan's heart fluctuated, making it hard to put into words.
She felt uneasy about Third Young Master's departure.
The distance he deliberately created with his restrained demeanor couldn't be erased by their intimate moments.
Hou Yunjiao turned and left.
Qin Ruan reached out, wanting to grab hold of his clothes.
Her hand made contact with him, but she hesitated for a moment.
In that moment of hesitation, Third Young Master had already left, followed by Hou Qiang.
Qin Ruan could only watch helplessly as their figures slowly disappeared from her sight.
Lin Hao approached her. "You don't look well. Go back to your room and rest."
Qin Ruan responded with a word.
But her body remained rooted to the spot.
She even ignored the warmth radiating from her inner arm.
Xiangxi Manor
After arriving at the estate, Hou Yunjiao felt a significant improvement in his breathing.
His entire body began to relax, and he felt alive again.
This sense of ease was something he hadn't experienced while at the Hou residence.
After getting off the car, Hou Yunjiao confidently climbed the stairs.
With his body feeling more relaxed, Qin Ruan stood in the corridor of the small building. The complex expression revealed in her tightly furrowed brows and in her eyes filled Huo Yunjiao's mind with a heartbreaking concern.
He couldn't express his own feelings, but he felt that the little girl seemed wronged.
And he was the one who caused that grievance.
But he couldn't get close to Qin Ruan.
During his episodes, he was afraid of losing control and harming her.
Hou Qiang personally escorted Hou Yunjiao to his room and then instructed his men, who had accompanied them, to scatter and guard the surroundings.
...
Huo Residence
Under her grandfather's notification, Hou Yirong learned that his third younger brother had left for Xiangxi Manor, and she furrowed his brows tightly.
"Grandfather, is Lingxuzi in the capital?"
"He is. Hou Qiang has informed him and asked him to go to Xiangxi Manor."
A gleam of coldness flashed in Hou Yirong's eyes. "Third younger brother didn't show any signs of illness this time. His health has been fine recently, so why did he suddenly fall ill after visiting the Nangong family?"
Could it be that the Nangong family did something to his third younger brother?
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