Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 1997 - 326: Family Feast 2

Although her heart still held a grudge against the Su family, her bond with her mother should have prompted a visit. Unable to unravel this mystery, she put it out of her mind. For the time being, that enigmatic power had shown no hostility toward the three great families.

The other women in the household viewed the situation as a mere stroke of luck. Lacking Wang Yue’s unique history, they had no way of suspecting a hidden force was specifically guarding Jinling.

Following a stressful night and morning, Liu Ruoshi finally felt the weight lift. Her mood brightened so much that she wore a visible smile before the entire household. "This is a joyous occasion," she remarked. "How do you all suggest we celebrate?"

Hearing her question, every woman naturally turned their gaze toward Wang Yue. With a grin, Wang Yue suggested, "Why don’t I go wipe out the Zhang family to add some excitement to the day?"

A heavy silence fell over the room. It was true that the Warrior Alliance ignored conflicts within the same rank—such as skirmishes between cities of equal status like Jinling and Gusu, or internal power struggles within Jinling.

However, if a powerhouse like Tianhai were to strike Jinling, or if Jinling targeted a much weaker city, it would be flagged as a violation of the hierarchy where lower-tier forces are protected from higher-tier aggression.

Furthermore, such a massacre required a valid justification; one could not simply annihilate a clan without cause.

Only Wang Qianqian gave her enthusiastic approval: "Dad... Uncle, I'm coming with you!"

"Stop trying to cause trouble," Liu Xinru scolded her daughter. Turning back to Wang Yue, she added, "Let’s keep such a happy day from becoming a bloodbath."

Wang Yue had only brought it up in passing. While crushing the Zhang family was a simple task, the political fallout would be a headache. More importantly, it would hand the Tianhai-Zhang family a legitimate pretext to launch a full-scale retaliation.

This situation differed from his conflict with Zhang Lingfeng, which was viewed as a personal vendetta between individuals.

If the Tianhai-Zhang family used his actions as an excuse to hunt Jinling’s three major families after he departed, the Warrior Alliance would surely step in.

But if a formal war broke out between families and one side was erased, the Warrior Alliance would have no grounds to stop the allies of the fallen side from seeking vengeance.

He was nearly certain that a secret guardian was watching over Jinling's elite families, and equally sure that his own reputation for Cultivation would deter the Tianhai Zhang family from making a move.

Still, caution was paramount. He didn't mind the beautiful women of the three families feeling a little bit of worry if it helped him reach his goals.

But if there was even a microscopic chance of them being harmed, Wang Yue would never gamble with their lives.

The stakes were too high. These thirty-one stunning women were the core of his existence. To lose even one would cause him unbearable agony.

"Xinru is right; now isn't the moment to strike the Zhang family," Liu Ruoshi agreed. "If no one has a better plan, why don't we all take a stroll through the city to unwind? What do you think?"

Wang Yue secretly gave his grandmother a mental thumbs-up. This simple family outing was actually a masterstroke of psychological warfare.

They couldn't attack the Zhang family directly yet, but seeing the Wang family parading through the streets with such joy and ease would be a devastating blow to their rivals' morale.

Regardless of whether the Zhangs knew about the chaos within the Tianhai branch, the psychological impact would be the same.

It also served as a warning to the smaller factions that had sided with the Zhang family—a small "interest payment" on the debt they owed.

Beyond that, a family trip would foster unity and tighten the connections between everyone.

The decision was met with unanimous approval, and the younger girls were particularly thrilled.

To the astonishment of everyone, Su Mengyan announced she would join them—an event that was truly shocking.

In the sixteen years since she had married into the Wang family, she had never stepped foot outside the estate. She hadn't even visited her own family; her relatives always had to come to her.

Seeing her agree to go out and play with the group left everyone stunned.

Once the shock wore off, the women were delighted. The thawing of Su Mengyan’s icy exterior would surely make the family atmosphere warmer and more cohesive.

Since most of them were already Wang Yue’s wives, they were eager to build a good relationship with their "mother-in-law."

After all, they knew it was only a matter of time before this "mother-in-law" became one of their sisters in the harem.

Wang Yue was the most pleased of all. Seeing his mother willing to socialize, even if only out of love for him, proved her true personality was returning.

If this trend continued, she would eventually be able to discard her cold mask for good.

Living behind a facade is exhausting. True peace only comes when one can cast aside pretenses and live as their authentic self.

As a devoted son, Wang Yue wanted nothing more than his mother's happiness.

The family headed into the city center. They started with a quick meal at a Wang-owned restaurant before wandering the streets at their leisure.

While the Wang family enjoyed their day, a suffocating pressure descended upon the Zhang family and their allies.

The masters from the Tianhai Zhang family, expected at dawn, were nowhere to be found. When contacted, the only response was a vague order to wait.

This silence filled the Jinling Zhang family with dread; it felt as though their patrons in Tianhai were abandoning them. Without that backing, they were in deep trouble. While the three major families of Jinling were nothing to Tianhai, they were more than capable of crushing the local Zhangs.

The factions that had betrayed the three families to join the Zhangs were now paralyzed with fear. Those who had once been close partners with the three families were especially anxious.

In any conflict, a traitor is always hated more than an open enemy.