As for Xiu Yuan, he took a few steps forward and walked to Xiu Zhongsheng's side. He put on an obedient expression and said, "Grandfather."
Xiu Zhongsheng carried Xiao Anan to the maid beside him and instructed, "Take young master back to his room to rest. Guard him well."
"Yes, master." The maid hurriedly nodded. Then, she carried Xiao Anan and prepared to go upstairs.
Xiao Anan saw that Xiu Zhongsheng wanted to leave and hurriedly asked, "Hey, where are you going?"
Xiao Anan remembered what his mother had said to him just now. Only by staying by the side of this so-called great-grandfather would he be safe.
Although he wanted to stay with his mother more, in the current situation, he was afraid that this so-called great-grandfather would really kill his mother, so he did not dare to mention that he wanted to stay with his mother.
When Xiu Zhongsheng heard Xiao Anan ask him where he was going, although his tone was not respectful and he said that it did not suit his feelings, he was still somewhat satisfied that the little guy would ask him where he was going.
He reached out and patted Xiao Anan's head lovingly, saying, "Great-grandfather needs to take care of some things. You go back and rest well. Tomorrow, great-grandfather will bring you to play."
After saying this, Xiu Zhongsheng gave the maid a look. The maid then carried Xiao Anan and hurriedly left upstairs.
Only then did Xiu Zhongsheng put away his smile and lightly ordered Xiu Yuan beside him, "Follow me."
Xiu Zhongsheng walked out of the main building, followed by Xiu Yuan and his bodyguards.
"Yes." Xiu Yuan nodded and followed Xiu Zhongsheng's footsteps.
However, because Xiu Zhongsheng was walking in front, he did not see Xiu Yuan who was walking behind him. He revealed a sinister smile.
Xiu Yuan hated Xiu Sheng the most in the past. Even if Xiu Sheng was his younger brother, Xiu Yuan could not wait for Xiu Sheng to die.
Because the Xiu family's property would only fall into the hands of one of the two of them in the end, the head of the Xiu family could only be one person.
Therefore, although he and Xiu Sheng were blood-related brothers in the past, and both of his parents had died, and he only had one biological grandfather, he and Xiu Sheng were incompatible.
However, now that Xiu Sheng was dead, he still couldn't easily become the head of the Xiu family. Even though he listened to his grandfather very much, and he was very serious in doing things in the Xiu family.
However, his grandfather just happened to like Huangfu Qiye, the grandson of his first love.
Xiu Yuan's grandmother was Xiu Zhongsheng's concubine. Therefore, because Xiu Zhongsheng didn't love this grandmother very much, he also didn't particularly like this grandmother's child.
Xiu Yuan secretly sneered. However, no matter how much his grandfather liked Huangfu Qiye, in the future, everything in the Xiu family could only belong to him, Xiu Yuan.
This time, he must take this opportunity to defeat Huangfu Qiye.
"Ah Yuan, you'd better give it a rest for the time being. In the past, I think Xiu Sheng should manage the matters between you and Xiu Lulu by himself. I can't be bothered to interfere. After all, both of you are young people. But now that Xiu Sheng is gone, Qiye will return to my side in the future. I plan to let Xiu Lulu and Qiye be together. In the future, you'd better not get into any trouble with Xiu Lulu. Otherwise, I won't let the both of you off." Suddenly, Xiu Zhongsheng, who had been quiet the whole time, spoke with a solemn and cold tone.
Xiu Yuan snapped out of his daze just now, but cold sweat still broke out on his back.
So grandfather actually knew that he and Xiu Lulu were secretly fooling around.
Moreover, from grandfather's tone, he already knew that Xiu Sheng wasn't dead.
Then, did grandfather know about his and Xiu Lulu's plan?
Xiu Yuan didn't dare to think about it. He could only comfort himself. Since grandfather didn't mention it, then he probably didn't know. After all, only he, Xiu Lulu, and Xiu Rouxue were secretly planning to seize power and seize the position pf head of the family.
So, he hurriedly pretended to be in a panic and replied, "Grandfather, I know I'm wrong. I'll pay attention to the distance between me and Xiu Lulu in the future."
Only then did Xiu Zhongsheng nod his head in satisfaction. "That's right. You and Rouxue have a good life. If you really don't like Rouxue, you can find a few women outside. But at home, only those trained by our Xiu family can enter."
"Yes, I understand." Xiu Yuan hurriedly nodded, but he secretly sneered in his heart. His grandfather also said that he liked his first love the most, but after that, he didn't save his first love. Wasn't he still married to his grandmother? Moreover, his grandmother was indeed in charge of the Xiu family, but his grandfather definitely had many women outside. However, he would not say these words unless he wanted to die, so he remained silent.
When Xiu Zhongsheng saw that his grandson obediently nodded, his brows relaxed a little.
In fact, at the beginning, he only thought that there were two grandsons in the family, so he raised two child brides for these two grandsons from a young age.
He did this in order to raise people who were loyal and would not betray the family, because it was very easy for the women he found outside to betray him.
However, he did not expect that he now had another grandson. Moreover, it was the grandson of the son that his favorite woman gave birth to for him. Therefore, Xiu Zhongsheng liked Huangfu Qiye even more.
And because of this, when Xiu Sheng died, Xiu Zhongsheng did not feel very sad. In any case, Xiu Sheng did not accomplish anything. He only knew how to eat, drink, and play all day long. He could not even control his own woman. How could this kind of grandson compare to the capable and outstanding Huangfu Qiye?
Therefore, Xiu Lulu, the child bride who had been groomed, now had no fiancee. Xiu Zhongsheng did not want to waste this child bride, so he wanted Huangfu Qiye to marry Xiu Lulu.
He revealed a calm smile.
When Qiye found this place, he believed that Qiye would definitely agree to stay in the Xiu family and acknowledge him as a grandfather. Moreover, he would marry Xiu Lulu.
And he would also hand over everything in the Xiu family to Qiye.
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Xiu Zhongsheng left the main building and came to a dilapidated and very old small building.
The outside of the building was covered with green vines. The surrounding walls were starting to fall off, and this place was damp and dark.
However, when Xiu Zhongsheng walked here, his wrinkled face revealed a proud and excited smile.
At the entrance of the small building, there were two tall bodyguards standing guard.
When they saw Xiu Zhongsheng walking over, they bowed respectfully, "Master."
Xiu Zhongsheng walked inside and asked indifferently, "How is the prisoner?"
"Master, he is being whipped every day. Today's whipping has just stopped, and he fainted." The bodyguard's voice had no warmth, and he answered carefully.
When Xiu Zhongsheng heard this, the smile on his face became even brighter. "Heh, that old fart, go wake him up."
"Yes." The bodyguard hurriedly replied, then turned around and ran into the small building.
Xiu Zhongsheng also brought a few bodyguards and Xiu Yuan into the small building.
After walking into the small building, he found that it was even more dilapidated, and the smell was very unpleasant. All kinds of moldy smells kept rushing into his nose.