Chu Baxing could not help asking, "The murder of their father makes them sworn enemies. Why would they still seek the Richar Family's support?"
"Crown Prince Chu, do you think Yan Budong's children all enjoyed their father's undivided affection like you? Do you understand what illegitimate children are? What it means to have no designated heir? Who knows how fiercely they fought, openly and behind the scenes, for Yan Budong's favor? Your father is a father. Their father was just a boss!"
Chu Baxing's expression shifted slightly.
Qin Siyang was right. Although he came from a family with a military legacy, his position as heir was rock-solid. He had never experienced the brutal competition Yan Budong's children faced.
But the thought that those people might even collude with their father's killers to seize power and wealth sent a chill through him.
Qin Siyang took a sip of hot water, gently set his cup back on the table, and swept his gaze over everyone. "Second, it would already be very difficult for the Richar Family to become friends with anyone seated here."
"The Richar Family's power is mainly divided among three branches: the Merchants' Association, the Church, and the United Government. But now, all three are in crisis at once. The Merchants' Association's goods were seized by the Chu Character Legion, the Church is fighting the World Salvation Church, and their officials in the United Government are locked in a death struggle with the Zhao Family. All three core pillars are in trouble. The Richar Family's foundations have already been hollowed out."
He tapped the tabletop lightly with his finger, a chill creeping into his tone. "Think about it. If they survive this crisis, they'll have to prove their strength first to regain their former prestige. Once they claw their way