The disappearance of the Yan Family's heir was such a huge piece of news that had to be sealed.
Once the other families that were in contact with the Yan Family knew about this, it would definitely affect the cooperation between the two families. The Yan Family was influential in the business and political world. If this matter was not resolved as soon as possible, it would only cause a huge uproar.
Yan Ruo had some real power in his hands, but the Yan Family's power had not been completely handed over to him yet.
As for the status of being the successor, it had not been announced yet.
Yan Ming and Yan Yuan were Yan Ruo's eldest and second cousins and were the sons of Elder Mr. Yan's first son. Yan Yuan was quite ambitious and had always caused trouble for Yan Ruo behind his back.
The third one was a girl, but she was raised abroad all year round, so it was rare to see her. Yan Ruo was the fourth child in this generation.