Fated to My Billionaire Husband-Chapter 2297: Nangong Xu Is Still Alive

"All of you, get out and call Butler Hardy here, do it now!" Nangong Ruyue ordered coldly.

Though she never managed affairs within the castle, her noble status naturally commanded an irresistible authority.

"Hurry up!" Nangong Ruyue shouted, leaving someone with no choice but to fetch Butler Hardy.

"You all, leave as well! What, are you not listening to me?"

If Nangong Xu really was dead, Nangong Ruyue would undoubtedly be the highest-ranking person in the Nangong Family.

She was carrying the future heir in her belly, so it was best not to offend her.

The bodyguards left, and only then did Nangong Ruyue dare to lower her head to check the breath of Xiao Zexin.

She felt his wrist for a pulse—very weak, but at least he was still alive.

Nangong Ruyue felt fortunate; when Yufei had someone bring the message, they also brought a life-saving pill.

Although Xiao Zexin’s life was saved, he could not leave Nangong Castle.

No matter how high her status was, she couldn’t protect him.

The other members of the Nangong Family would soon learn of Nangong Xu’s assassination and come demanding the culprit.

If she didn’t hand him over, they might revolt.

The only thing to do now was to announce the death of Xiao Zexin to the outside world.

And what about Nangong Xu, is he really dead?

While Nangong Ruyue was pondering these things, Butler Hardy arrived.

...

Butler Hardy had served Nangong Wenxiang all his life and had watched Nangong Ruyue grow up.

Nangong Ruyue now trusted him more than anyone else.

"Miss..." Butler Hardy knelt down, concerned, and asked, "Are you alright?"

Nangong Ruyue grabbed his wrist, pleading, "Butler, you must help me this time; only you can help me!"

Butler Hardy was stunned: "Miss... you, you can speak?!"

Nangong Ruyue nodded erratically: "Butler, you have to help me!"

Butler Hardy quickly came to his senses: "What does Miss need me to do?"

"Find some trustworthy people, I need to take him away."

"Who is he? Is he the one who attempted to assassinate the sir?" Butler Hardy asked grimly.

Nangong Ruyue had to tell the truth, "He’s Xiao Zexin."

Butler Hardy froze suddenly—

They were not unfamiliar with the name Xiao Zexin.

The man who eloped with Nangong Ruyue back then and was later burned to death.

He was also the father of Jian Yufei and the grandfather of Young Master Ansel...

Butler Hardy asked no more questions; he had been here long enough to see things more clearly than anyone else.

And he knew the importance of Xiao Zexin to Nangong Ruyue.

Butler Hardy quickly found a few people to carry away Xiao Zexin.

Supported by a servant, Nangong Ruyue followed behind.

A few of Nangong Xu’s bodyguards stepped forward and said gravely, "Madam, please hand him over to us! He attempted to assassinate the sir, and we can’t let him go!"

Nangong Ruyue looked at them with hollow eyes.

"He’s already dead, don’t be too excessive!"

"He’s dead?"

"Yes, he’s dead! You can forget about touching his body; as long as I’m here, no one is allowed to touch him. If anyone dares, I will kill them myself!" Nangong Ruyue looked a bit deranged.

The bodyguards were half-convinced, maybe the man really was dead.

Nangong Ruyue walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back to ask.

"Is Nangong Xu dead?"

"The sir is still undergoing emergency treatment."

Nangong Ruyue’s fingertips trembled slightly; was Nangong Xu not dead yet?