"Tomorrow is the Hidden Lord Succession Ceremony, and I have some matters I wish to discuss with Mother."
He Kalingchuan walked over and sat on the sofa. Unlike his usual casual posture with legs crossed, he looked seriously at He Kaqing Tang. "Tomorrow's events will surely not go smoothly. Has Mother thought of how to deal with them?"
"I have already made thorough preparations."
He Kaqing Tang sat opposite him, her face beaming with filial affection. "You, my child, never inquired about these matters before. Why are you suddenly concerned about this now?"
"It's nothing. I'm just a little worried about my eldest sister." He sighed. "I have four sisters; two have unfortunately passed away. My youngest sister has mental issues, and you have always been reluctant to publicly reveal her identity. I truly fear that eldest sister might also meet with misfortune, leaving the Hidden Clan without a successor. Alas..."
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
He Kaqing Tang glared at him reproachfully.
"Isn't this just a hypothetical scenario?" He Kalingchuan looked at He Kaqing Tang. "Hypothetically, if eldest sister were to meet with an accident, who would inherit the position of Hidden Lord?"
"This..."
His question stumped He Kaqing Tang. Her gaze deepened, her unfathomable eyes tinged with complexity and gravity.
"It would be Eldest Brother, wouldn't it?"
Seeing her hesitation, He Kalingchuan stated directly, "Although the position of Hidden Lord is passed from female to female, if something were to happen to eldest sister, you would only let Eldest Brother inherit it. Because you know, the position of Hidden Lord can be seized, and it wouldn't be difficult to find a male successor."
Perhaps He Kalingchuan had hit upon He Kaqing Tang's inner thoughts, as she fell silent.
"I've come today to give you something."
He Kalingchuan took a USB drive from his pocket and placed it on the table. "Haven't you been unable to ascertain the cause of death for second sister and third sister? Here, it's all in here."
After leaving the item, He Kalingchuan didn't say any more, got up, and walked towards the door.
As he closed the bedroom door, he said to He Kaqing Tang, "Tomorrow, you must not only guard against the He Xiao clan but also guard against 'domestic thieves'!"
He Kalingchuan left.
He Kaqing Tang looked at the USB drive on the table, picked it up, and fiddled with it between her fingertips. Finally, she opened her laptop, plugged in the USB drive, and clicked on the stored files and videos.
Upon seeing the video materials, He Kaqing Tang's expression changed slightly.
Several hours later, the Hidden Clan enjoyed clear skies and a spotless azure expanse.
The Hidden Lord Succession Ceremony began to unfold.
The ceremony was held in a large parade ground not far from the royal palace. The elders took their seats according to their positions, with guards surrounding the area. He Kayan Yi was responsible for the security of the parade ground today, assisting He Kanyulian in her smooth succession.
He Kaqing Tang, dressed in Hidden Clan ceremonial attire, took her seat at the main position of the speaking platform on the parade ground.
He Kanyulian was preparing to enter the venue when He Kalingchuan walked over and grabbed her hand. "Eldest sister, please wait a moment."
He pulled her back into the dressing room and handed her something from his handbag. "Wear this. It will save your life."
"What is this?"
"A bulletproof vest."
He Kalingchuan took out the bulletproof vest. "I had someone custom-make this for you a month ago. It's made of special materials, very thin and light, so it's not easily noticeable. Hurry and put it on."
"Fifth Brother, you're so kind."
He Kanyulian, with her delicate makeup, pursed her lips and smiled, feeling deeply touched.
She took the vest He Kalingchuan offered. "Alright, you go out first. I'll change into it right away."
"Be quick."
He Kalingchuan urged her, then left the dressing room and waited outside.
A few minutes later, He Kanyulian emerged. He Kalingchuan quickly asked, "How is it? Is it comfortable to wear?"
"Yes, just as you said. It's very thin and comfortable."