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Wang Kuan took a heavy swig of his drink, slamming the cup down on the table with a loud thud that interrupted Shi Yun's words.
"What a depressing thing to say! If I were truly afraid of being implicated by you, I wouldn't have resorted to such measures," he retorted. "Wealth and power are sought through danger, and I have no intention of letting go of the title of Chancellor's sole heir. Unless absolutely necessary, you must hold on tight!"
So, he really isn't dead?
Wang Kuan spoke with a hint of sarcasm, "Your esteemed one truly has some skill. With one clever trick, he deceived everyone. I believe you must be unaware of it."
"But just Cui Lan alone couldn't have pulled this off; there must be some involvement from the Cui Family as well. The question is whether that old man from the Cui Family is aware."
"Your youngest son is a significant hidden danger; the more he hides, the more perilous it becomes. Therefore, I advocate for exposing his whereabouts as soon as possible. You can feign ignorance and use the merits you've accumulated over the years to balance things out. If everything goes well, you might still retain your position as Chancellor."
"However, I'm afraid that under the Cui Family's orders, that mad dog Cui Lan will splash dirt all over you, claiming that the prison exchange was all your scheme. Even if you have arguments to refute it, dealing with a mad dog is tricky, and clearing your name will be even harder."
"I initially underestimated the Cui Family. The recent case was merely a test; they handled it exceptionally well. Not only did they avoid any significant losses, but they also came out unscathed."
"If they had anticipated Shi Dingyang's resurrection, they would have had a plan in place already. You've lost your advantage here. If you had known in advance that Shi Dingyang was still alive, I fear you would have shown signs of weakness in your performance."
Shi Yun chuckled, "You’re still too naive. Not only have you underestimated the Cui Family, but you've also underestimated me."
Wang Kuan asked, "If your youngest son appeared before you now, would you still be able to raise your blade against him? Once was already guilt enough for many years; you've aged because of it. Could you do it again?"
Shi Yun's smile faded as his expression turned somber. "Without you, I truly wouldn't know if I could bring myself to do it. After years of owing him this debt, dying alongside him would feel like repaying it. But with you here, you're more important than he is."
"You'll have to bear this pain once more; last time it turned your hair white, and this time it might cost you your life."
"You little brat, are you cursing me?"
"I'm not cursing you; I'm reminding you that it's not worth it. Don't punish yourself anymore in private. I've finally gained another family member; don't make me hold another funeral."
Shi Yun nodded; though the words were harsh, they felt oddly comforting.
Wang Kuan continued, "I've already asked Miss Sang for assistance. Cui Lan has been provoked several times and will surely take action. She will seek help from the Cui Family; their response will be crucial. Your people are hard to investigate, but Miss Sang has other means to assist us."
"Knowing ourselves and our enemy will increase our chances of winning."
Shi Yun fell silent for a moment before suddenly saying, "Miss Sang's surname is Sang."
Wang Kuan scoffed, "So what?"
Shi Yun hesitated before letting out a sigh. "Forget it; let's first deal with our own issues. If she has news, then this favor will be quite significant."
"In court, there are many who owe her favors; just from the Whale Demon case alone, her reputation has risen even further."
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