As a benchmark for influential families.
Hou Jidao naturally doesn't want to see the "legacy" he painstakingly built be damaged.
However, with their current strength, they are unable to stop Shangguan Shoudong's rise.
Thus.
He takes desperate measures.
Hou Jidao chose the most sinister method.
Next week, Shangguan Shoudong will be visiting Xiaxiang City in Jiangdong Province for research and guidance.
The time they have chosen to act is precisely during that period.
As for how to act and how Shangguan Shoudong will be "handled," Hou Jingjing is completely clueless.
Chen Fang listened to the entire narration.
Took a sharp breath.
Asked, "If something happens to Shangguan Shoudong, who will they support to rise to power?"
Hou Jingjing shook his head.
Said, "I... I don't know, I heard it from outside the study..."
It was at that moment.
Chen Fang shivered.
Zhong Xiqian noticed his unusual behavior and asked, "What's wrong?"