HRPM – Chapter 156 A Formidable Opponent (5)

Xiao Che let out a cold snort. “Those folk rumors aren’t worth believing. As for the claim that Emperor Chaohua killed Yun Menghu—it’s complete nonsense. He was deeply in love with her, treated her with utmost gentleness and respect, and never once used his imperial authority to force her into anything. This is recorded in the royal archives—there’s no way it’s false. As for why the Yun family suddenly disappeared, the records say it was due to a mysterious agreement between Yun Menghu and Emperor Chaohua. She chose to give up her business and retire into seclusion with her husband and family.”

Xiao Yu nodded as well. “So the Yun family wasn’t wiped out—they simply withdrew from the world, hiding their wealth and reputation, living quietly. For over a hundred years, no one in the court or among the people knew of their whereabouts.”

Jin Luoluo grew even more excited. “But you said this street was bought by the Yun family—does that mean after lying low for a hundred years, they’re making a comeback?”

Even if the Yun family was no longer what it once was, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. A family that powerful would surely retain some of its former legacy.

Perhaps she could witness a glimpse of their former glory.

“More or less,” Xiao Yu said, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. “The Yun family revealed their identity at the Ministry of Revenue, so they must be planning to use their reputation from a hundred years ago to rise again. They’ve stayed hidden for over a century, and now that they’ve reappeared, it’s likely because the current head of the family isn’t willing to let the Yun family decline.”

“I’d quite like to meet this head of the Yun family,” Jin Luoluo said. “I’ll never get to meet a woman like Yun Menghu, but meeting her descendants isn’t bad either.”

Xiao Che said, “Jin Luoluo, when you meet him, it won’t be as simple as just meeting him. He’ll become your strongest rival. You might not even hold onto your position as the richest for much longer.”

“Having a rival is what creates motivation,” Jin Luoluo said confidently, lifting her chin. “I’m not afraid of strong opponents—I’m only afraid that no one is worthy of being my opponent.”

A powerful aura burst from her confident expression, impossible to ignore.

Even Xiao Yu and Xiao Che couldn’t help but admire her.

Jin Luoluo was already very beautiful, but when her eyes shone with fighting spirit, it was as if her whole body was bathed in a radiant glow, making her beauty even more dazzling.

Even Xiao Che—who usually couldn’t stand her casual behavior—couldn’t help but be struck by it.