Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 1289 Willing to Take a Risk

Lin Wan's body stiffened slightly, and the light in her eyes dimmed, replaced by deep worry.

She nodded, her voice dry, "Although at Mulan Paddock, the Imperial Concubine was gracious enough to allow me to break off a sworn relationship with him, and from now on, we will have nothing to do with each other through marriage."

"But I understand him. I know that in his heart he always feels that I betrayed the Duke Dingguo Mansion and betrayed him, his 'husband'."

Lin Wan smiled bitterly: "Given his character, even though he's now on the run like a stray dog, I don't know how much he hates me."

"I'm always worried... worried that he'll suddenly pop out from the shadows like a venomous snake and bite me hard! Or even... implicate you all."

This constant fear, like a maggot in her bones, tormented Lin Wan day and night, preventing her from finding true peace even as she struggled for a new life.

The two sisters were silent for a moment.

Lin Shuang looked at her sister's worried expression, hesitated for a long time, and finally bit her lip and said, "Sister, there is something... Wei Ran told me two days ago."

"The Imperial Concubine actually...actually has a solution..."

Lin Wan immediately looked up at her: "What's the solution?"

Lin Shuang continued, "The Imperial Noble Consort said that Liu Shixiu has been on the run and will eventually become a nuisance."

"Since he hates you the most, perhaps... I can use you as bait to lure him out and put an end to this matter once and for all."

After saying that, Lin Shuang quickly added, "But the Imperial Noble Consort has also specifically instructed that this matter cannot be forced. It all depends on your own wishes, sister. If you don't want to, no one will force you in the slightest. Whether you want to take this risk or not, it's up to you, sister."

After the words were spoken, the room fell into silence.

Lin Wan's face turned pale and her fingertips curled up slightly.

Make bait?

This meant that she had to take the initiative to face the man who frightened her in her dreams at night, and put herself in danger...

Lin Wan's heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

But at the same time, an extremely weak flame was quietly ignited in her heart.

If I could truly be free...

Lin Wan's silence did not last long.

Her hands on her knees slowly tightened, as if she was waging a silent battle with her inner worries.

When Lin Wan raised her head again, her worried eyes showed a determination to fight to the death.

"I agree."

Lin Wan's voice was quiet, but very decisive: "Being worried all day long is not a solution after all."

"Instead of worrying day and night, not knowing when the blade will fall, why not... why not take the initiative to lure him out and put an end to it!"

"Whether I live or die, I accept it!"

Her answer was so quick that even Lin Shuang was a little surprised.

Lin Shuang opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing the unshakable light in Lin Wan's eyes, she finally just sighed.

She held Lin Wan's cold hand tightly in hers. "Sis... since you've made up your mind, I support you."

"But this matter is extremely dangerous. We must make a long-term plan to ensure that there are no mistakes!"

She paused and said seriously, "I'm just a woman in the inner house, and I don't understand these things about fighting, killing, and strategizing to capture people."

"Sister, why don't you stay for dinner? When Wei Ran comes back from his post, you can discuss this in detail."

"After all, he is the commander of the Imperial Guards. He knows more about defense and capture than we do."

Lin Wan was overcome with emotion, but she also knew her sister was right. This matter was no joke and required careful planning.

She nodded: "Okay."

It was not until Zhan Weiran returned home in the dark and heard about this that a solemn expression appeared on Gangyi's face.

After dinner, he and Lin Wan went to the study.

Although there are differences between men and women, this matter concerns the safety of life and even involves the plans of the Imperial Noble Consort. Naturally, those empty formalities must be put aside at this moment.

The candlelight in the study was bright, illuminating the solemn and focused faces of the two people.

Zhan Weiran did not express his opinion immediately, but listened carefully to Lin Wan's determination and concerns.

He pondered for a long time before speaking in a deep voice, "...Big Sister's determination is commendable, but this matter requires extreme caution."

"Liu Shixiu is as cunning as a fox, and he hates you to the core. I'm afraid ordinary bait won't be enough to lure him in. Even if he does, he'll easily see through it and retaliate."

As he spoke, Zhan Weiran unfolded a simple map of the capital and pointed at a few places: "If you want to set up a trap, the location must be carefully selected."

"It can't be in a remote, deserted place, lest he become desperate and we be unable to rescue him; nor can it be in a busy city, where innocent people could be harmed and it would be easy for him to escape."

"Perhaps... you could choose one near those shops in West City that you often inspect, those seemingly ordinary shops that actually hold hidden secrets..."

Lin Wan listened intently, occasionally adding a few words about her understanding of Liu Shi's cultivation habits: "He is naturally suspicious and conceited. If it were just an ordinary trip by me alone, he might not believe it and would even suspect it was a trap."

"Perhaps... I can create some seemingly unexpected opportunities, such as if there's a flaw in the accounts and I have to go and deal with it urgently, and I happen to be short of people with me..."

The two of them discussed in low voices by candlelight, pondering every detail over and over again.

From when Lin Wan went out, which route she took, and how many guards she brought with her, both in the open and in secret.

How to create an "accident" to lower Liu Shixiu's vigilance.

Then, how did Zhan Weiran's men set up an ambush and when would they close the net...

Item by item, link by link, a clear plan gradually emerged.

Lin Wan knew that she was actively stepping into great danger.

But in order to eliminate future troubles and truly control her own destiny, she must take this step!

……

Yongshou Palace.

The sunlight poured in from the window, illuminating Shen Zhinian's charming eyebrows and eyes with exceptional clarity.

Fuqiu stepped forward and reported, "Your Majesty, everything you ordered has been completed."

"Someone outside the palace had found the right opportunity to discreetly leak those 'gossips' to the manor's servants who were snooping around."

"I guess by now, Changchun Palace has 'accidentally' learned the clue."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhinian's lips curled up slightly, and he said calmly, "Very good."

"Then we'll just have to wait and see how Concubine Zhuang interprets this drama."

Fuqiu paused, then continued, "There's one more thing."

"Lin Wan passed on the message, agreeing to the proposal. Grateful for the Queen's grace, she's willing to take the risk in order to completely escape the nightmare of the past and prevent future troubles."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhinian's face did not show much surprise. He just nodded slightly and did not say much.

She knew very well that this matter would succeed both publicly and privately.

From a public perspective, Liu Shixiu is a remnant of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, a wanted criminal of the imperial court. Capturing this traitor is one of Zhan Weiran's responsibilities, and a truly tremendous achievement.

How could he not try his best?

Personally, Lin Wan is the elder sister of Zhan Weiran's beloved wife Lin Shuang, and is the relative that the Zhan family is trying hard to protect.