Volume One, Chapter 304
Zhao Fu arrived at another family. Security here was tight, guards stationed everywhere, but it had no effect on Zhao Fu.
Several men were discussing matters inside a secret chamber.
A tall man dressed in black said, "The City Lord is about to give birth. We must protect her well and guard against the other two families stirring up trouble."
His name was Snow Sky, and he was the head of this family.
A short old man beside him said, "We have already gathered all our experts to protect the City Lord. Our family's interests are bound to hers. If the City Lord is replaced, our family will also suffer great losses."
A refined-looking woman in a pink gown said, "I feel that acting like this will only arouse more suspicion. The other two families may not even know that the City Lord is about to have a child. We should keep a lower profile and not draw suspicion."
Everyone nodded.
A young man in blue said, "I received some news, though I don't know whether it's true or false. The other two families may have joined forces."
The refined woman said, "There's no need to guess. Snow Xun must have pulled them in. Her ambitions have never been small, and she has coveted the City Lord's position for a long time."
Snow Sky said disdainfully, "Her man truly is useless. He can't even control his own woman, and Snow Xun has seized all the power of the family head. If it were me, such a thing would never happen. The relationship between our three families has changed because of her as well."
The short old man said, "If we can find a way to get rid of her, Frost City will return to peace."
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