Chapter 456: Chapter 208: Scheming to the Core

How could Lu Wu’s matter be related to the dungeon? Yun Wanye was even more curious about their purpose for going to the dungeon.

“It doesn’t matter,” Yun Zheng replied to him, then continued, “You say Lu Wu’s matter is simple? If you have any good ideas, let’s hear them.”

Yun Wanye: “…”

So they’re not going to tell him what they’re doing in the dungeon, huh?

Fine!

“Father has never been one to interfere in others’ romantic affairs, so why suddenly not want Brother Lu to associate with that woman? Is it because my little sister said something after seeing Brother Lu?”

“Yes.”

Yun Zheng nodded, lowering his voice to succinctly recount the situation.

“If that woman truly has feelings for Lu Wu, then I wouldn’t bother with young people’s romantic affairs.”

“But that woman is determined to marry into a wealthy family, willing to be a concubine if necessary. Her affection for Lu Wu is all fake, just a pretense to keep him interested.”

“How can I allow such a woman to stay by Lu Wu’s side, leeching off him?”

If his devotion were reciprocated, then so be it. It’s only natural for Lu Wu to give because he rarely likes someone.

But from the looks of it, that woman clearly intends to abandon him when she’s either attached herself to someone more advantageous or when Lu Wu is no longer useful to her.

How could Yun Zheng tolerate that?

Even though it’s a master-subordinate relationship, Lu Wu has been with him for so many years, and he’s watched him grow step by step to where he is now.

Moreover, over the years, Lu Wu has been loyal, doing many things for him.

In Yun Zheng’s heart, he sees Lu Wu as half a son.

After hearing this, Yun Wanye suddenly understood and raised an eyebrow, saying, “I see…”

“No wonder people say actors are heartless, and prostitutes are disloyal. Poor Brother Lu, to have misplaced his affections.”

“Enough with the nonsense, quickly tell me what good ideas you have.”

Yun Zheng glared at him disapprovingly.

Yun Wanye: “…”

Can’t even express an opinion?

Father is really getting more domineering.

“I offer the following suggestions. First, although we don’t know what Brother Lu likes about that woman, she must have some outstanding qualities, like being good at pretending…”

“I think, Father, you could collaborate with other girls from Yicui Building to set up a situation exposing that woman’s true, ugly face for Brother Lu to see.”

“If Brother Lu still likes her after seeing her ugly side, well, if he’s willing to be the fool, there’s nothing more for us to say, and you shouldn’t waste your effort either, Father.”

“Second, since that woman is eager to marry into a wealthy family, we could secretly assist in making a certain nobleman fancy her, offer her an olive branch, and she’ll definitely ditch Brother Lu.”

“Third, find some exceptional women to seduce Brother Lu…”

“Brother Lu has been working for you for years, Father, and hasn’t had the opportunity to meet many women. His experience with women is limited, and perhaps after seeing other women, he’ll realize there’s nothing special about that one and won’t be so infatuated.”

“Fourth, Father can directly go to Duke Rong or Prince An to request that the woman be given to Brother Lu but with conditions.”

“The condition is, Brother Lu can only take her as a concubine; to elevate her to a first wife, she’d need to bear a son, and they’d have to be together for five years.”

“This way, you can make Brother Lu more grateful to you, Father, and after staying together day and night, Brother Lu might discover she’s not as he imagined, and even the most beautiful love fades over time.”

“Of course, if after marriage, the woman settles down to live harmoniously with Brother Lu, you’d have done a good deed, Father.”

“Fifth, take a harsher approach. I’ve learned many mysterious pressure points while holding Little Sis that can make that woman disappear unnoticed, or make Brother Lu completely forget her.”

“Sixth, directly threaten the madam of Yicui Building, forcing her to confess to Brother Lu about conspiring to string him along.”

“Of course, there are other ways too, but I think these are relatively good methods. Ultimately, how to proceed is up to you, Father.”

“I know, Father, you must have already had thoughts on this matter. The reason for asking me to suggest ideas was just to hear them from my mouth for peace of mind.”

Yun Zheng: “…”

“You’re a clever one.”

After being called out on his motives, Yun Zheng’s expression instantly turned less pleasant, and he glared at him somewhat embarrassed.

Yun Wanye curled his lips with pride and said, “Thanks for the compliment, Father. But can you tell me what you plan to do?”

“Take a dual approach.”

“Oh? Are you planning to buy off the girls from Yicui Building to expose that woman’s ugly side while at the same time finding women to seduce Brother Lu?”

Hearing this, Yun Zheng looked at him in surprise, amazed at how accurately he had guessed with just four words from him.

He always knew this boy had a good head on his shoulders, but maybe he had underestimated him.

If only this brain could be used for good, it would definitely bless many people.

“Judging by Father’s expression, I must have guessed right.”

“Indeed, this method neither forcefully breaks them apart nor causes them any physical harm and is the least risky… ”

“Even if exposed in the future, it won’t affect the relationship between you and Brother Lu. With your caution, this would undoubtedly be the choice.”

Yun Zheng: “…”

“Since you understand me so well, I’ll leave this matter to you. Remember not to let Lu Wu notice any clues.”

“Really? Is there no one else besides me, Father?”

Why is the one who always gets the short end of the stick him?

Why is he never included in good things, but all the difficult and thankless tasks are thrown his way?

Yun Wanye donned a mask of suffering.

Yet Yun Zheng still felt it wasn’t enough to hurt him and continued relentlessly.

“I just feel that this kind of underhanded thing is more suited for someone like you with a little devil in you.”

Yun Wanye: “?????”

Listen to what he’s saying?

Underhanded?????

A little devil?????

In Father’s eyes, he really is like this? Can’t he feel some fatherly love?????

The dungeon.

Stinking and bone-chillingly cold, the confined damp space, combined with pitch-black darkness, exuded an intense oppressive eerie feeling.

The person imprisoned inside, after cursing all day, curled up in a corner, physically and mentally exhausted, overwhelmed with immense fear.

“Clank…”

Suddenly, the sound of chains being dragged was heard, followed by the dungeon door opening, and a weak lantern light illuminated the area.

After the light, two tall figures appeared, one stout and powerful, the other lean and upright, with a hint of boyish innocence yet to mature.

The two figures, nearly the same height, descended the steps one by one.

Yun Wanye carried the lantern, his eyebrows furrowed, lips pressed together, his eyes filled with disdain.

He always loved cleanliness, extremely repulsed by such filthy, smelly, messy places like the dungeon, which made him nauseous just looking at it.

Particularly with his keen senses, the strong smell of the dungeon made it hard for him to breathe, and if not for the refreshing balm applied to his philtrum beforehand, he would have surely fainted by now.

“Who? Who’s there? Why have I been captured?”

The man in the cell who had just started dozing off was startled awake by the footsteps, like a frightened bird, straining his neck fettered by chains to look outside.

But he could see nothing beyond endless darkness, not even distinguishing where the door was.

The Yun Family’s dungeon was different from the government’s.

In the Yun Family’s dungeon, each small cell was surrounded by airtight walls, even the door was sealed, with only a small vent at the top.

The cell was cramped, offering no light whether day or night, causing significant psychological pressure and tension for those imprisoned within.

In such an environment, a normal person would go mad within two days.

“Sob sob, sob sob…”

As the man’s voice sounded, a faint and terrified crying from a woman in the neighboring cell was heard, possibly crying for so long that her hoarse voice was particularly uncomfortable to the ear.

Yun Wanye’s footsteps paused briefly before resuming their normal pace.

Tsk, there’s a woman too?

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