Wei Jing had always endured humiliation and kept quiet.

Knowing that his identity was dishonorable, he swallowed all his bitterness.

Today marks his first public act of defiance against the Zhou family.

While Wei Jing felt exhilarated, Zhou Shi found it unbelievable.

For a long time, she had been used to Wei Jing's submissive attitude and to suppressing this bastard child who was not born of her. She never expected that he would dare to go against her today.

"That bastard...that bastard! How dare he refuse me? Did you hear what he said just now?"

Staggering, Zhou Shi's face was deathly pale, she was so angry that her whole body was trembling, and she murmured as she looked at Wang Mama beside her.

Before she could even speak, her eyes rolled back and she fainted completely!

Wei Jing had barely stepped out of the courtyard gate when he heard Wang Mama's heart-wrenching cries coming from behind him—

"Madam, what's wrong? Madam, please don't scare me!"

Both he and Qingfeng were martial artists, so their hearing was naturally excellent, and they heard everything clearly.

He paused slightly, but did not turn around, and continued walking straight ahead.

Qingfeng felt incredibly happy!

His blood seemed to be boiling and roaring, and his eyes were filled with intense excitement.

"That's great, Second Master! Today you finally stopped worrying about that fragile mother-son bond. She can no longer threaten you!"

Although Wei Jing didn't speak, the corners of his lips turned up, and the fluttering hem of his clothes showed that he was in a good mood, as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders, making him feel extremely comfortable...

Even when passing by Lu Yun's courtyard, seeing the way the master and servant moved with such speed, Jiang Mingwei couldn't help but mutter to herself.

What could have happened that made them so happy?

Wei Jing did not return to his own courtyard, but went straight to find Lu Yun.

When Lu Yun heard that Wei Jing had come to find her in person, she was filled with unease.

She knew that Wei Jing had been summoned by Madam Zhou early in the morning, undoubtedly for the housekeeper's keys.

Although she had already told Wei Jing her demands, she was afraid that the key would fall into Zhou's hands, since she was the one who made the decisions for the entire Wei family.

Lu Yun dared not send anyone to inquire, and could only wait anxiously in the courtyard.

Now that Wei Jing has arrived, he's probably going to tell her the result.

She hurriedly walked out, her heart filled with worry, but Lu Yun managed a smile.

"The Second Young Master has arrived. Has he thought things through regarding yesterday's matter?"

Wei Jing's gaze was deep and unfathomable as he looked Lu Yun up and down, observing the forced smile on her lips and her cold expression.

He raised his hand, revealing a bunch of keys.

Lu Yun's eyes lit up, and she could hardly contain her greed. She reached out to take it, but before she could touch it, Wei Jing shrank back a few steps.

Lu Yun was startled, and when she looked up, she met Wei Jing's scrutinizing eyes.

“Miss Lu and my elder brother have a real marriage. Before she went to the battlefield for the last time, she did indeed ask me to take good care of you and even brought Wei Heng back with her. It is not unreasonable to hand over the power of managing the household to you, but I have a few things to ask you first.”

He spoke in a deep voice, while Qingfeng watched in stunned silence.

Wait... why didn't you hand the steward over to the old lady? Why did you hand him over to Zhou Shi instead?

Neither of them are good people!

However, if he had to choose one, at least Lu Yun had a better temper and wasn't as domineering as Zhou Shi. Qingfeng could only sigh helplessly in his heart.

Although the entire Wei family didn't have many people, they were all surprisingly ugly and deformed!

Of course, the first wife doesn't count.

It's a pity that they treat money like dirt and don't care about it at all...

Unexpectedly, Wei Jing would cause her trouble at the last minute. A hint of resentment flashed in Lu Yun's eyes, but in order to gain the power of housekeeper, she still smiled and agreed.

He gave a slight bow, displaying utmost humility.

"It is understandable that the Second Young Master has doubts about me. Please ask, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

"If the power of managing the household were given to Miss Lu, would you treat everyone in the household equally, from your mother to the servants?"

"Naturally, everything is allocated according to the rules, and there will be absolutely no withholding or embezzlement."

Wei Jing narrowed his eyes, his sharp, hawk-like gaze coldly fixed on Lu Yun, and asked again, "Are you sure it's the entire household, and that no one will be cheated? Are you guaranteeing that everything will be done according to the rules?"

Lu Yun was taken aback. Hadn't she already made herself perfectly clear?

I don't understand why Wei Jing asked again, even though it was unnecessary.

What exactly is he worried about? What is he concerned about?

He looked up, a puzzled expression on his face.

"I have already answered that I will do everything according to the rules and will not show favoritism or take this opportunity to bully anyone. Does the Second Young Master not trust me?"

"Why did you ask the same question twice? Or is there something you're worried about? If so, please speak frankly."

Lu Yun smiled gently, her attitude open and honest.

"Since the Second Young Master is willing to entrust me with the steward's keys, he must trust me greatly. Wouldn't it be better to be frank and make things clear?"

Wei Jing's thin lips pressed into a straight line, his deep eyes fixed on Lu Yun as if trying to see through her. He gripped the butler's key repeatedly.

Well, if the key doesn't end up in her hands, it will end up in Zhou's hands anyway.

Isn't it the same for Wei Jing?

"It's nothing."

After saying that, he took out the butler's key again, and Lu Yun's eyes lit up, and she quickly reached out her hand.

This time, she finally got what she had always dreamed of.

Wei Jing was warm, and the key still carried his lingering warmth, not cold, just like Lu Yun's burning heart at this moment.

She actually got the key to the general's mansion's steward!

From now on, she will be in charge of managing the household affairs of the General's Mansion. So what if she's not the mistress of the house? The power will still be in her hands.

After that, when she was in the general's mansion, no one would dare to look down on her.

"Thank you, Second Young Master. I will definitely seize this opportunity and will not let you down."

Wei Jing did not answer, but glanced at her and then at Wei Heng, who was hiding behind a tree and secretly watching the two of them.

Ever since he frightened Wei Heng last time, the child has become less affectionate towards him, and he couldn't help but feel guilty.

He nodded slightly, then stepped away.

Lu Yun watched him leave, then excitedly turned around and saw Wei Heng. She quickly rushed over and picked him up from the ground.

He held her tightly in his arms, his excitement clearly visible in his eyes; he was almost going crazy.

“Son, look at this! This is the key to the General’s Mansion’s steward’s house! From now on, all the wealth of the General’s Mansion will belong to us, mother and son.”

"Don't worry, your mother will definitely strive to secure the best future for you. I will never let you lose to this rich young master in the capital. The secret between you and me will never be known to anyone. From now on, the Wei family will belong to you alone!"

There were no other servants in the courtyard. Lu Yun spoke in a low voice, a sinister glint in her eyes.

She looked at the butler's key, stroking it again and again, as if she could almost see the future within reach.

A gust of wind blew by, and no one heard her soft murmur.

"Wei Zhi, I'm so sorry, I lied to you..."