Chapter 140
Previously, news came back that Huo Jingfeng had escaped to rescue prisoners and even killed another prisoner who was with him, which made Commander Huo so angry that he fell ill.
Even if the criminal was a heinous criminal, Huo Jingfeng still committed murder.
Huo Jingzhou, expressionless, ordered a manhunt and the killing of all without exception.
Commander Huo hesitated, then could only sigh in dejection.
He was too ashamed to plead with his eldest son any longer.
Huo Jingzhou didn't care whether he secretly sent people to find Huo Jingfeng or protect him.
Whether Commander Huo can find Huo Jingfeng depends entirely on whether Huo Jingzhou is willing to let him find him.
However, Wen Xin did not expect that even if she did not follow the tragic plot in this life, Huo Jingfeng would still be captured by the Ghost Army, and the time would be several years earlier.
Without a doubt, that kind of useless coward will definitely become a spy for the Ghost Army again.
Xiao Jin also told Wen Xin that Wen Yun seemed to know that the Wen family had a treasure trove, and she told the Ghost Army this information as a way to save her life.
The Ghost Army will likely take action soon.
A cold killing intent flashed in Wen Xin's eyes.
In her previous life, the Ghost Army slaughtered her Wen family, destroyed their ancestral tombs, and emptied the Wen family's coffers.
This life... Ah!
"What's wrong?"
Huo Jingzhou returned home as the sun set, and Aunt Qin told him that Wen Xin was reviewing her textbooks in the study.
Although with Huo Jingzhou's power, it would be easy for him to get Wen Xin into university, she was unwilling to take it for granted and use connections. Why not do what she could do herself?
The study door opened, and the cool evening breeze and the afterglow of the setting sun rushed into the room with him, making the man look as handsome as a god.
Wen Xin blinked and exclaimed "Ah!"
A hint of a smile appeared in Huo Jingzhou's eyes. "What were you thinking about just now?"
Wen Xin gently bit her lip, wanting to stand up to greet him, but Huo Jingzhou had already walked to the desk, gently pressing her shoulder with his large hand, telling her to just sit down.
They're not in a superior-subordinate relationship, so there's no need to be formal with them.
The young girl values etiquette, but Huo Jingzhou is determined to make her act recklessly in front of him.
Huo Jingzhou sat down, reached out and put his arm around her slender waist, pulled her into his arms, and placed her on his lap.
With a soft, fragrant body in his arms, Young Marshal Huo felt all the fatigue of the day vanish, and his heart was filled with peace.
Wen Xin blushed slightly, but she was already used to his hugs and embraces.
She leaned gently against his chest and answered his question, "Thinking about Huo Jingfeng..."
"Um?"
The large hand on his waist tightened, carrying a hint of danger, which was completely different from his cool and aloof expression.
Wen Xin thought to herself: What a pretentious old man!
But she looked at him with an extremely innocent expression, "I haven't finished speaking yet."
This man appears cold and aloof on the outside, but he actually has countless ways to "torture" her. Even if he doesn't go all the way, he can easily force her to surrender completely.
Just a few days ago, Da Congming wanted to send him a concubine. Wen Xin felt awkward and deliberately said something indignant: "Young Marshal Huo is the number one man in Haicheng. Even if you are keeping a mistress outside and don't want me to know, I can't find out. Besides, what right do I have to control you?"
Then, Huo Shaoshuai made her realize directly how she was most qualified to control his body and mind.
Yes, she can hold her own "life" in her hands.
Wen Xin: "!!!"
For a long time, they couldn't look each other in the eye; their hands were no longer pure.
Huo Shaoshuai was still sighing like a hypocrite, saying: "I'm counting down the days to live a truly 'happy' life. Where would I find the time and energy to keep a mistress outside?"
Wen Xin: "..." Rogue! Beast! Give me back the aloof, serious, and righteous Young Marshal Huo she used to know!
Huo Jingzhou asked with a half-smile, "Just how many misunderstandings did you have about me before?"
Wen Xin rolled her eyes at him, wasn't it because he was acting too convincingly?
At this moment, Huo Jingzhou's deep eyes were fixed on her, "Ah Xin, in my arms, you can still think about other men?"
No matter what he was thinking, it made Huo Shaoshuai very unhappy!
Wen Xin pressed down on her skirt, her ears burning. "Stop fooling around, I'm talking about serious matters!"
Huo Jingzhou bit her red lips, "Hmm?"
Wen Xin opened her watery eyes, looking pitiful, and said, "Brother."
Huo Jingzhou paused, feeling regretful that the little white rabbit had fallen into the trap too many times and was no longer easy to fool; she had even learned to exploit his weaknesses.
Huo Jingzhou kissed the corner of her lips. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. The people I sent out have already found Huo Jingfeng's whereabouts."
Wen Xin looked at him. "So, your brother has been keeping track of Huo Jingfeng's whereabouts all along?"
Huo Jingzhou raised an eyebrow. "Hmm?"
Wen Xin curled her lips. Having been around him for a long time, she had come to know just how terrifying this man's cunning was.
She refused to believe that he hadn't anticipated Huo Jingfeng's prison break.
Who knows if Huo Jingfeng was able to escape with Tao Ran so easily because it was part of his plan?
Huo Jingzhou smiled broadly, his deep eyes saying, "My Ah Xin is so smart."
Wen Xin looked up at him, neither flinching nor avoiding his gaze, "Is it related to the Ghost Army?"
Huo Jingzhou was neither surprised nor suspicious that she knew such confidential information, and answered without hesitation, "Yes."
"I will leave on the night of the Huo family's first birthday banquet because it is related to the spy hideout of the Ghost Army in Haicheng."
Wen Xin suddenly realized why You Yuan had been so serious back then.
"Brother, are you letting Huo Jingfeng go to lure out the snake?"
The warmth between Huo Jingzhou's brows faded somewhat, and the man became cold and domineering, exuding an imposing aura that made it difficult for people not to feel tense and fearful.
He did not deny it.
Wen Xin pursed her lips. Perhaps Huo Jingfeng's ability to break through the guards' defenses and enter his attic garden was also part of his plan.
Even Marshal Huo was just a pawn in his game.
How could such unfathomable cunning and scheming not inspire fear?
Huo Jingzhou raised his hand and gently stroked her cheek. "Are you afraid of me?"
Wen Xin shook her head again, "If you don't proceed cautiously step by step, you'll be the one being plotted against."
If he fails, the lives of millions of ordinary people in Nanjiang may fall to the ghost army.
The stronger he is, the safer this land will be.
Huo Jingzhou's Adam's apple bobbed as he lowered his head and pressed it against Huo Jingzhou's forehead. "I thought you would object to my scheming against them."
In the past, an honest and innocent girl would naturally think that it was terrible and despicable for even her own family to scheme against her!
But now...
Wen Xin bit her lip and sighed softly, "There are different levels of closeness and distance. Besides standing on your side, how can I condemn you for the sake of others?"
Touched by the burning affection and deep smile in his eyes, Wen Xin's eyelashes trembled slightly. "Unless you want to take a concubine, I will support you in everything else."
"Concubine?" Huo Jingzhou pinched her slender waist. "Ah Xin still doesn't believe in your allure and control over me, huh?"
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