Chapter 188: The Old Matriarch is Failing

I had to think of a way for Xiao Huan to live out her life safely and without danger.

I found Zhuge Yue and asked what the Zhuge family had said to the Zheng family to make them cancel the engagement.

Zhuge Yue was initially unwilling to tell me, but she couldn't withstand me pestering her. Zhuge Yue couldn't take it anymore and said to me helplessly, "To tell you the truth, the reason your engagement could be canceled and couldn't go through is because you already have a marriage arrangement!"

Hearing her words, I was stunned, clearly not understanding, "What do you mean by this? I already have a marriage arrangement? Who? Me? Who am I with?"

Zhuge Yue smiled and said, "Of course it’s your marriage arrangement. Otherwise, how could the Zheng family cancel this idea!"

"Damn, I have a marriage arrangement, and I don't even know it myself, but your Zhuge family knows I have a marriage arrangement? This is too outrageous, isn't it?" I said, unable to believe it.

This matter was indeed a bit outrageous. I didn't even know who my own parents were, yet I had been arranged for a marriage early on. However, the Zhuge family actually knew about this marriage arrangement, which made me have to suspect what the Zhuge family was trying to do.

I looked at Zhuge Yue on the side and asked coldly, "What is your Zhuge family’s purpose? Why do you know about my marriage arrangement? And did you meet me before by design?"

Seeing my unusually excited appearance, Zhuge Yue didn't have any reaction and still said calmly, "Don't be excited. I can't tell you much about this matter. In any case, you have to believe that I won't make things difficult for you, and our Zhuge family has no intention of doing anything to you!"

Although I heard Zhuge Yue say this, I was still very suspicious in my heart. Regarding these actions of the Zhuge family, I felt they must have a purpose; otherwise, why would they help me time and time again? And they themselves were a bit mysterious, which made me have to be suspicious.

Regarding Xiao Huan’s matter, I had wanted to ask Zhuge Yue for advice, but I thought it was better not to. I felt I was becoming too dependent on the Zhuge family, which wasn't good.

But these days, the Old Matriarch didn't pay much attention to me, and Xiao Huan was crying all day and didn't pay much attention to me either, as if she had lost interest in me. Although it was much quieter, I suddenly felt like something was missing without Xiao Huan’s pestering, and I felt like I was being particularly cheap.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family’s health had also been getting worse day by day these days. Sometimes she would be particularly weak, and the doctor even said she wouldn't live much longer. This turned the entire Zheng family upside down because everyone knew that once the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family fell, the next step would be a division of power. Needless to say, these uncles and aunts of the Zheng family were all waiting for this; they couldn't wait for the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family to die sooner so they could take over the industry.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family naturally knew about these things. Now that she was failing, the only thing she worried about in her heart was Xiao Huan. She knew that once she passed away, Xiao Huan’s situation would be extremely dangerous. No matter who she gave the industry to, Xiao Huan’s situation would be very awkward. Although she was very reluctant, she still found me.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family was lying on the hospital bed and wanted to summon me. I also knew that the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family must have something to find me for at this moment, so I hurried to the hospital. However, on the way to the hospital, I suddenly encountered a group of thieves. These people were vicious, clearly wanting to kill me. Fortunately, their strength wasn't very high and didn't threaten me. However, I was still quite scared afterward, not expecting the Zheng family’s affairs to be so dangerous, even involving life-threatening risks. And what was excessive was that the Zheng family actually dared to take action and cause loss of life. Although I didn't know which person did it, I was sure it was those uncles and aunts of the Zheng family, because now the last thing they wanted was for me to see the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family.

I finally fought my way to the entrance of the hospital, only to find that it had already been surrounded. Because this was the Zheng family’s private hospital, only Zheng family members were there. They blocked the entrance of the hospital and wouldn't let me in. I was furious. I had seen these people before; they were the subordinates of those uncles and aunts of the Zheng family. These people were clearly not wanting me to go in.

I shouted at the group of people in front of me, "What are you doing? The Old Matriarch wants to see me, let me in!"

"Sorry, we haven't received any news that the Old Matriarch wants to see you. The Old Matriarch is resting now, no one can disturb her!"

Hearing these words, I was furious and wanted to take action to rush in, but these people were blocking the way. These people were all subordinates of those uncles and aunts of the Zheng family, and each of them had some strength. If I tried to force my way in, I wouldn't necessarily get any advantage.

Just at this moment, Xiao Huan suddenly rushed over from inside the hospital and shouted at these people, "All of you, stop! Grandmother wants to see Brother Zheng Yun, hurry up and move aside for me!"

These people acted as if they couldn't hear these words, completely pretending they didn't know, and stood in place, still blocking the way.

Xiao Huan shouted angrily, "What are you doing? Move aside!"

"Sorry, Little Miss, we haven't received orders, so we won't move aside!"

Hearing these people’s words, Xiao Huan was not lightly angered. Xiao Huan said to me anxiously, "Brother Yun, Grandmother is failing, we must hurry in!"

Seeing Xiao Huan so anxious, I hardened my heart and decided to just break in. I shouted angrily at these people, "Are you going to move aside or not?"

These people didn't pay any attention to my words at all. Seeing that the warning was ineffective, I took action directly. Both sides exchanged blows. Just as the other side was about to rush over, someone suddenly blocked in front of me. I recognized this person, and everyone present recognized him; it was that expert of the Zheng family. He snorted and said, "All of you, stop! The Old Matriarch wants to see Zheng Yun, all of you, move aside!"

These people all recognized the person in front of them. Although they had all received orders, it wasn't easy to block the way. One of them wanted to step forward, but the other side gave a look that scared these people into hurriedly retreating several steps, not daring to step forward. Seeing this, Xiao Huan and I hurriedly entered the hospital.

Arriving at the door of the ward, I saw the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family lying on the bed, her face ugly, clearly on the verge of death. It was likely just a matter of time.

Xiao Huan and I hurriedly went to the bedside. The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family looked at me, then at Xiao Huan, and said to me weakly, "Yang Yun, I am failing. I entrust Xiao Huan to you. Although you are not engaged, you know that Xiao Huan likes you the most. You must take good care of her!"