Chapter 703 Collaboration - Choice

"Let's investigate whether there's a mole first. Also, regarding Yun Yichen's request, have someone handle it tomorrow. Remember, we can't let Lu Yuanbin notice anything amiss."

The Fourth Prince was truly furious. After waiting for several days, he assumed that the other party was going to use Sun Ruoyun to threaten him.

But as it turned out, he was completely exposed to the other party.

Considering the repeated failures of the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion, and since there is no way to deal with Yun Yichen now, perhaps Gu Shuyan is a breakthrough point.

Upon returning, Yun Yichen immediately conveyed the Fourth Prince's attitude.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that the Fourth Prince and Miss Sun are truly a loving couple."

After Gu Shuyan became pregnant, she became very sentimental. Hearing stories of lovers suffering for each other made her feel inexplicably tender.

"There are so many lovers out there, so stop sighing and lamenting."

As he spoke, Yun Yichen pulled Gu Shuyan to sit down beside him and personally massaged her swollen feet.

Since June, Gu Shuyan's feet have been swollen, and now they are twice as thick as before.

Knowing that Gu Shuyan was having a hard time while pregnant, Yun Yichen would personally massage her feet whenever he had time to relieve her symptoms.

"I don't know if the Fourth Prince is reliable. If he doesn't cooperate with us, will it affect our plans?"

Gu Shuyan understood very well that this was just a test for Lu Changqing. If he did as she said, that would be good, but if he didn't, they really couldn't force him.

"Don't worry, even if Lu Changqing is disobedient, there's still Sun Ruoyun."

Yun Yichen's test was intended to gauge Lu Changqing's feelings for Sun Ruoyun. As it turned out, Sun Ruoyun's importance in Lu Changqing's heart was enough to make him lose control.

Therefore, Yun Yichen was certain that as long as he had Sun Ruoyun in his hands, no matter how much resentment Lu Changqing harbored, he would have no choice but to obey.

Just as Yun Yichen had predicted, Lu Changqing, for the sake of Sun Ruoyun's safety, created some trouble for Lu Yuanbin's people according to his plan, which in turn exacerbated the conflict between Lu Yuanbin and him.

"Are you satisfied now, sir?"

As night fell, Lu Changqing and Yun Yichen met again in the courtyard.

Yun Yichen's expression remained largely unchanged. "Your Highness, rest assured, I have fulfilled my promise to me, and I will naturally fulfill my promise to you as well."

Yun Yichen waved his hand, and someone brought Sun Ruoyun in.

"Ruojun!"

The fourth prince went to greet Sun Ruoyun as soon as he saw her. Although Sun Ruoyun was blindfolded, she heard Lu Changqing's voice and immediately ran over.

"Watch out!" Lu Changqing caught Sun Ruoyun just as she was about to fall.

Sensing the familiar presence, Sun Ruoyun's eyes welled up with tears, almost spilling over.

"Thanks a lot!"

As Lu Changqing spoke, he hurriedly removed the cloth strip from Sun Ruoyun's eyes. A blinding light shone through, and Sun Ruoyun's already tear-filled eyes could no longer hold back, with two lines of clear tears streaming down her face.

"Ruojun!"

Lu Changqing was heartbroken. Thinking of how much suffering Sun Ruoyun had endured since being taken away, he looked at Yun Yichen with anger.

"You promised me you would take good care of Ruoyun, is this your way of taking good care of her?"

Yun Yichen remained noncommittal to these words, glanced at Sun Ruoyun, and calmly asked, "Your Highness, have you seen clearly whether there is anything amiss with Miss Sun?"

Although Sun Ruoyun has been under constant surveillance these past few days, everything she eats, wears, and uses is of the highest quality.

Despite his anger, Lu Changqing glanced at Sun Ruoyun's attire and ultimately decided not to mention Yun Yichen's discomfort.

"What else does the master intend for me to do? Tell me quickly!"

Lu Changqing naturally didn't think that Yun Yichen went to so much trouble just to have him do such a small thing for him.

Moreover, it's just a matter of tripping up Lu Yuanbin; Yun Yichen only needs to say a word, and countless people will be willing to do it.

Therefore, Yun Yichen's long and roundabout way of going around in circles was actually a case of ulterior motives.

"Your Highness is indeed a wise man. Since we've come this far, I won't beat around the bush any longer!"

After Yun Yichen finished speaking, he snapped his fingers, and a guard immediately walked in with a booklet.

The person who came was none other than Yang Kun, the son of Prefect Yang, who had once served as Yun Yichen's personal bodyguard in Suzhou.

Yang Kun had originally agreed with Yun Yichen to come to the capital after the New Year, but Suzhou was in dire need of reconstruction, and his father was serving as the prefect. Therefore, Yang Kun had no choice but to help Prefect Yang in Suzhou for a period of time.

Upon arriving at the Yun residence in July, Yang Kun was assigned to take charge of Sun Ruoyun's affairs, so it was natural that he was the one to submit this booklet.

"My thoughts are basically written in this booklet. Your Highness, please take a look. If you have no objections, Your Highness and I will sign this agreement."

As Yun Yichen spoke, he took another sheet of paper filled with writing from Yang Kun.

Lu Changqing glanced at Yun Yichen. He knew that what was written in the booklet was definitely not good, but now he was at the mercy of others and had no choice but to swallow his pride and finish the booklet.

"Your Excellency, please wait a moment while Ruoyun and I take a look."

Lu Changqing's words seemed polite, but his tone was filled with a hint of gritted teeth.

After saying that, Lu Changqing didn't wait for Yun Yichen to speak before helping Sun Ruoyun into the house.

Seeing this, Yun Yichen was not displeased. Instead, he turned around and sat down at the stone table in the middle of the courtyard, drinking his tea at a leisurely pace.

Inside the room, the two sat side by side and slowly opened the booklet. The more they read, the more shocked they became.

"Your Highness, who exactly is this Yun Yichen?"

Sun Ruoyun has never been so afraid of anyone before, and Yun Yichen has undoubtedly become the one she fears.

Lu Changqing frowned, clearly finding the contents of the booklet a headache as well.

In the end, he underestimated Yun Yichen. This man was far more terrifying than he had imagined.

"It looks like we have no choice but to get on his bandwagon this time," Lu Changqing said with a hint of helplessness.

Sun Ruoyun's mind raced, and after a long while, she finally spoke, "Perhaps we can report this to His Majesty. If His Majesty finds out about it, he will take action against them without us having to do anything."

Sun Ruoyun had thought about this method for a long time. After all, it was a method that would hurt the enemy a thousand while hurting herself eight hundred. If she really did it, it would be a huge blow to Lu Changqing.

Even so, Sun Ruoyun felt it was better than being led by the nose.

As one of the few sons he had, Sun Ruoyun believed that even if the emperor knew about Lu Changqing's plans, he wouldn't really do anything to him.

If I use some tricks then, the emperor might just accept Lu Changqing again.