Meanwhile, the main estate of the Yue Clan was shrouded in an atmosphere of gloom and despair.
The Family Head had fallen, and the Yue Clan, already akin to a floating duckweed in the wind without the protection of a powerful guardian, now seemed even more directionless.
Adding to this was Xue An's "sudden betrayal" and the ambiguous attitude of the Second Lady, which further dimmed the prospects of the Yue Clan.
At least, the hearts of Yue Hechang, Yue Junze, and others became heavy with unease.
"Junze!" Yue Hechang said in a deep voice.
"Present!"
"As of now, the Yue Clan is bereft of capable individuals; Xue An is no longer reliable, and everything must depend on us. Therefore, I declare that from this moment, the Yue Clan will enter lockdown mode. Everyone must be on high alert, understood?"
"Understood!" Yue Junze responded solemnly.
After speaking, Yue Hechang hurriedly departed.
