Chapter 135 I'm Doing It Again
Huo Yunzhan turned his head in astonishment, staring intently at the unassuming servant in front of him, but his eyes flashed with a terrifying light!
This plan...
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!
Why didn't he think of that?
As long as Liu Ruolan is pregnant, no matter whose child it is, in the eyes of outsiders, it is Huo Yunzhan's legitimate son!
At that time, he will not only be able to silence the gossip of the world, but also bind Liu Ruolan and the entire Prime Minister's Mansion to his ship!
Then he'll see who dares to say that the Yongning Marquis's mansion has no successor.
Moreover... if he can use this method to deal with Liu Ruolan, he can naturally use the same method to deal with Shen Qingci.
It is true that Chu Jichen is impotent.
If he could make Shen Qingci believe that he was capable, wouldn't his chances of getting her to turn back be much greater?
Huo Yunzhan was instantly filled with ecstatic joy and excitement. After a moment of contemplation, a sinister determination flashed in his eyes, and he immediately ordered the servant, "Go and prepare everything for me! Tomorrow morning, I... will be visiting the Prime Minister's residence!"
The next day, just as dawn broke, Huo Yunzhan personally visited the Prime Minister's residence with carefully prepared gifts.
Inside the study, Liu Wenyuan looked at his nominal son-in-law with a furrowed brow, his expression full of impatience and disdain: "What are you doing here?"
Huo Yunzhan, however, seemed completely oblivious to his coldness, wearing a gentle smile on his face, and bowed, saying, "Father-in-law, please calm your anger."
"Ruolan is still the lady of my Yongning Marquis's mansion, after all. She can't stay at her maiden home forever and cause gossip. I've come here today specifically to bring her back to the mansion."
Upon hearing this, Liu Wenyuan's expression immediately turned even more unpleasant.
He narrowed his calculating old eyes, remaining silent as he scrutinized Huo Yunzhan from head to toe.
Huo Yunzhan is no longer able to have sex, and he would never allow Liu Ruolan to return to that hellhole and waste her life there.
Liu Ruolan was of great use to him.
However, if the Yongning Marquis's mansion refuses to release the person, the matter will indeed be somewhat troublesome.
He had no intention of completely severing ties with the Huo family.
However, it's not entirely impossible to get Huo Yunzhan to let go; it just might require... paying a price.
Seeing the changes in his expression, Huo Yunzhan had already guessed seven or eight parts of what was going on.
He knew that without offering enough leverage, Liu Wenyuan, that old fox, would never easily give in.
He immediately stepped forward, his voice carrying just the right amount of confidence and joy: "Father-in-law, there's no need to worry. Some time ago, I found a reclusive master and obtained a miraculous medicine. Now... my health has greatly improved! Given time, I'm sure Ruolan will conceive soon and give you a healthy, chubby grandson!"
He added, “Before, because of that bitch Shen Qingci, there were many misunderstandings in the manor. Now that she has married into the Prince Regent’s manor, my Huo family will only have Ruolan as the mistress. I promise that I will cherish her even more in the future and will never let her suffer any more grievances.”
"Moreover," Huo Yunzhan's eyes gleamed with excitement, "I have already come up with a foolproof plan that can bring down Chu Jichen and Shen Qingci in one fell swoop!"
After he finished speaking, he quickly walked to Liu Wenyuan's side and whispered his vicious scheme in his ear.
A glint of light flashed in Liu Wenyuan's cloudy old eyes!
He was silent for a moment, then raised his head and stared intently at Huo Yunzhan, his voice tinged with doubt: "What you said... is it true?"
"Absolutely true!" Huo Yunzhan immediately nodded, guaranteeing it with unwavering conviction.
Liu Wenyuan twirled his fingers, pondered for a long time, and finally slowly waved his hand, saying to the servants behind him, "Go, invite the young lady over."
When Liu Ruolan saw Huo Yunzhan, her face was full of undisguised sarcasm and disgust.
"What brings you to my humble courtyard, Lord Marquis? I thought that ever since that vixen Shen Qingci climbed the social ladder by marrying the Regent, you... had forgotten all about your wife who had shared your hardships."
Huo Yunzhan was not annoyed. He simply repeated his explanation that he had fully recovered to her, and then said gently, "Ruolan, come back to the manor with me."
Liu Ruolan sneered: "You think Shen Qingci will never come back, so... that's why you've remembered me again?"
This time, Huo Yunzhan did not deny it. Instead, he spoke frankly, his eyes flashing with calculation: "Shen Qingci married Chu Jichen. You and I both know that if she wants to use Chu Jichen's power to take revenge, the first people she will deal with are us!"
"We're all in this together now! Instead of fighting amongst ourselves and making ourselves a laughingstock, let's put aside our past grievances, join forces, and find a way to eliminate our formidable enemy!"
"Furthermore," his gaze sharpened, "if you truly divorce me, do you think... your father-in-law will allow you to remain in the Prime Minister's residence indefinitely? He will certainly find you a new husband immediately. As a second-time bride, do you think the next one you find will be better than me?"
His words pierced Liu Ruolan's heart!
Yes, why?! Why is it that Shen Qingci, that wretched woman, can marry the powerful Regent Prince in her second marriage! While she, Liu Ruolan, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister, is destined to be despised by her husband and used as a pawn by her father?!
She was unwilling to accept it!
But she also knew that everything Huo Yunzhan said was the truth.
Liu Ruolan's gaze swept over Huo Yunzhan, her eyes filled with doubt: "You said... you're better? Is it true?"
Huo Yunzhan looked at her, a barely perceptible hint of malice flashing in his eyes. He secretly touched the hallucinogenic drug hidden in his sleeve, a wicked smile curving his lips.
"Whether it's true or false, Madam... why don't you verify it yourself and you'll know?"
...
That evening, Wanqing learned from Zhuque that Huo Yunzhan had gone to the Prime Minister's residence.
After hearing the report, Shen Qingci's face flashed with a strong sarcasm: "Finally, did Liu Ruolan go back to the Yongning Marquis's residence with Huo Yunzhan?"
Wanqing's eyes were also filled with disdain, and she simply shook her head: "No, Miss."
"Zhuque said that Prime Minister Liu finally spoke up, telling Liu Ruolan to stay in the Prime Minister's residence for the time being. He said... if Liu Ruolan really can get pregnant with Huo Yunzhan's child, then it won't be too late to send her back to the Marquis's residence in a grand manner."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingci couldn't help but chuckle.
This old fox is indeed meticulous, leaving himself plenty of room for maneuver.
He's placing a bet.
If Liu Ruolan can indeed conceive Huo Yunzhan's child, proving that Huo Yunzhan's words were true and that his body has indeed recovered, then he can continue to use this marriage to firmly control the Huo family, and everyone will be happy.
But if... Liu Ruolan's belly doesn't show any signs of pregnancy, then it proves that Huo Yunzhan is lying.
At that time, Prime Minister Liu will be able to legitimately break ties with the Huo family and find another suitable match for Liu Ruolan.
And this so-called high branch, looking across the entire capital, apart from that absurd Emperor Yongming, is only left with... Chu Jichen.
What a brilliant, open strategy that allows for both offense and defense!
However, Shen Qingci was more curious about what method Huo Yunzhan had told Prime Minister Liu to deal with Chu Jichen. How could it make that old fox willing to take the risk and act in this play with him again?
As she was deep in thought, the door to the bedroom was gently pushed open, and Chu Jichen slowly entered in his wheelchair.
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