How to Deal with Having the Villainous Tyrant’s Child Chapter 108

Chapter 108

Lu Haozhi, who had been trailing behind them, was utterly shocked. He covered his mouth, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Lu Hanzhi gestured for him to stay silent before silently following Yin Yi to retreat.

They weren’t here to catch an affair in progress—they were here for information. They could only wait until the two inside had exhausted themselves before taking action.

It wasn’t until they had retreated to a secluded spot by a rock garden that Lu Haozhi finally spoke, his face filled with shock. “Brother, she… she… she…”

Lu Hanzhi hushed him and said, “She was never truly clean in her relationship with Yuwen Mingji. There’s nothing surprising about this.”

At that moment, Lu Hanzhi finally understood. No wonder Su Wan’ning had never had children—she had been involved with so many men, how could she ever be sure who the father was?

Having the ability to control minds was truly remarkable. The female lead was indeed impressive, and the twisted little army of the Yuwen family could enjoy her however they pleased.

He wondered if, like other female lead, she could absorb essence from them after sleeping with them.

Whether it was Yuwen Jun, Yuwen Jing, or Yuwen Mingji, they were all devastatingly handsome men.

Although none of them could compare to Yuwen Min, the ultimate twisted little monster, they were still rare gems among men.

Glancing at Lu Haozhi opposite him, Lu Hanzhi could tell he had been deeply shaken. He probably never expected that someone could engage in such shameless behavior.

In his strict and disciplined world, his third brother Lu Hanzhi was already considered a rebellious outlier, but now he had encountered someone even more outrageous.

Lu Hanzhi snapped his fingers at him and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you scared?”

Lu Haozhi shook his head and said, “She always appeared so delicate and obedient. I never would have imagined in my wildest dreams that she was this kind of person! And to think the Crown Prince treats her like a flawless noble lady, completely devoted to her… Turns out, she’s nothing but a… harlot!”

Lu Hanzhi said, “Now you finally understand what kind of place the Crown Prince’s residence is, don’t you?”

Only now did Lu Haozhi realize. No wonder his third brother had been unwilling to marry into the Crown Prince’s household, even at the cost of being mocked as a man who gave birth out of wedlock. He must have seen through the filth and chaos of that place long ago.

Seeing Lu Haozhi’s bewildered expression, Lu Hanzhi said, “I tried to warn you back then, but you refused to listen. Originally, your first child could have been saved.”

Lu Haozhi’s nose tingled, and he said, “Third Brother, I…”

Lu Hanzhi waved a hand and said, “No need to say anything. We are brothers, after all. Now that you understand, you should also learn how to protect yourself.”

Last time, Lu Hanzhi had given Lu Haozhi a protective talisman, and that jade hairpin was still secured in his hair.

Now that he had regained his composure, Lu Haozhi’s mind was much clearer. He lowered his head slightly and said, “I understand, Third Brother. Thank you. After how I treated you before, you still helped me… Anyway, I will be more careful from now on.”

After everything he had experienced, Lu Haozhi had matured significantly.

The Crown Prince had never treated him well—he had even broken his legs.

Even though his physical wounds had healed, the pain felt as fresh as yesterday.

He desired nothing more than to give birth to his child safely.

Lu Hanzhi thought for a moment and said, “Don’t tell the Crown Prince about this yet.”

Lu Haozhi nodded. “I know. Even if I did, he wouldn’t believe me. He only trusts Su Wan’ning.”

As expected, now that Lu Haozhi had regained his senses, his intelligence was back in place.

Lu Hanzhi nodded and said, “Good… Oh, tomorrow, why don’t you return to the Lu residence for a visit? I’ll send someone to pick you up and introduce you to someone.”

Although he didn’t know who Lu Hanzhi wanted him to meet, the mere thought of returning to the Lu residence filled Lu Haozhi with joy.

He could barely suppress his excitement as he nodded repeatedly. “Okay, okay! Thank you, Third Brother!”

At that moment, Yin Yi arrived and said to Lu Hanzhi, “It’s done.”

It hadn’t been easy for Yin Yi—just to gather information, he had to endure watching others engage in illicit affairs.

Lu Hanzhi responded and followed Yin Yi to a concealed spot, where they could clearly hear the whispers of a pair of illicit lovers tangled up in the grass.

Su Wan’ning’s sobs drifted over from a distance. “I shouldn’t have done this. I have betrayed the Crown Prince.”

Yuwen Mingji, however, snapped angrily, “He’s the one who failed to protect you! I told you long ago—if he ever made you unhappy, I would take you for myself!”

Su Wan’ning only continued to weep, while Yuwen Mingji lowered his voice and comforted her gently. “Don’t worry. One day, when I achieve great success, I will make you my empress. Wan’er, you should have realized my feelings long ago. Why must you settle for being just a side consort to the Crown Prince and suffer such indignity?”

Su Wan’ning murmured softly, “He used to treat me so well… with endless kindness and affection…”

Yuwen Mingji grew even angrier. “If he truly treated you so well, would he have allowed others to bully you? Never mind his harem of wives and concubines—he even let that unknown Prince An’s Wang Fei humiliate you, and my foolish brother punished you with house arrest!”

Su Wan’ning shook her head. “He had no choice. I don’t blame him.”

Yuwen Mingji chuckled darkly, pulled the beauty into his embrace, and looked down at her. “If you don’t blame him, then why are you here, venting your grievances to me? Don’t worry, Wan’er. I will stand up for you. In less than two months, I will change the very foundations of this capital!”

Su Wan’ning lay beneath him, raising a hand to cover his mouth. “Your Highness, you must not speak recklessly. It’s getting late… I should return… Mmm…”

What followed was a series of indecent sounds, increasingly difficult to listen to.

Lu Hanzhi noticed Lu Haozhi’s expression becoming more and more unpleasant. He patted Yin Yi’s shoulder, signaling him to continue gathering information, then took Lu Haozhi away.

The moment they stepped out of the bamboo forest, Lu Haozhi ran to the roadside and vomited everything out.

Lu Hanzhi waited for him to finish, then handed him a handkerchief and asked, “Disgusting, isn’t it?”

Lu Haozhi wiped his mouth and said, “Utterly revolting.”

Lu Hanzhi smirked. “There are things even more disgusting than this. You just haven’t seen them yet.”

“Even worse than this?” Lu Haozhi’s face turned even paler.

Lu Hanzhi said, “I’ll take you back first, to avoid raising suspicion.”

Lu Haozhi waved his hand. “I left from County Princess Zhaoyun’s courtyard today. She will cover for me. It’s just… Third Brother, I’m a little scared.”

Lu Hanzhi thought to himself, You’ve only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg, and you’re already scared?

If he knew all the things Su Wan’ning had done, he’d probably be frightened out of his wits.

And if he saw what their real cousin had become, he might start questioning reality itself.

To think that out of all of them, the most innocent person left was actually Lu Haozhi.

Lu Hanzhi escorted Lu Haozhi back to the rear entrance of the Crown Prince’s residence, Yunqi Hall. To his surprise, Wet Nurse Liu had been dutifully waiting at the back courtyard gate the entire time.

The moment she saw him return, she hurriedly stepped out of the gatehouse and said anxiously, “Your Lordship, you’ve finally returned. If you had been any later, the County Princess would have gone looking for you herself. You are with child; it’s best not to run around at night.”

Wet Nurse Liu’s sharp eyes quickly caught sight of Lu Hanzhi standing behind Lu Haozhi. As soon as she recognized him, she immediately understood the situation and asked, “Does Wang Fei have any instructions?”

Lu Hanzhi replied, “Take good care of him for me. Thank you, Wet Nurse Liu.”

Wet Nurse Liu nodded. “Rest assured, Wang Fei.”

By the time Lu Hanzhi returned to Prince An’s residence, Yuwen Jue was still awake, waiting for him by the light of a lamp.

Ah Chan was asleep beside him, his forehead slightly damp with sweat—he must have cried before falling asleep.

As soon as Yuwen Jue saw Lu Hanzhi return, he asked, “How did it go?”

Lu Hanzhi relayed everything he had heard to Yuwen Jue, whose expression grew increasingly complex.

Yuwen Jue couldn’t quite make sense of it. “What is she trying to achieve?”

Lu Hanzhi, observing from an outsider’s perspective, had a clearer understanding. Typically, female leads who captivate everyone tend to come with the added bonus of charming influential men across different factions.

Since Su Wan’ning was such a woman, she certainly wouldn’t be content with just the Crown Prince.

The fact that she had managed to keep her virginity until marriage was already impressive. Having an affair after marriage? That was hardly a big deal.

Of course, Lu Hanzhi couldn’t say it so bluntly. He thought for a moment and then said, “I suspect she’s trying to provoke Yuwen Mingji’s competitive nature—inciting him to fight, to seize, and to eliminate all opposing forces.”

Yuwen Jue followed his train of thought and suddenly realized something. He looked up. “Does that mean Ah Min and Xu Lang are in danger at the border?”

Lu Hanzhi said, “They were prepared before they left, so I’m not too worried. What I’m really wondering is—how does Yuwen Mingji plan to seize power?”

Yuwen Jue said, “The military forces of the four major factions in the capital are all accounted for. It won’t be easy to make a move.”

Lu Hanzhi replied, “But what if the Crown Prince doesn’t act? If he stays put, and Prince An is absent from the capital, wouldn’t this be the perfect opportunity for Yuwen Mingji and Yuwen Jing?”

Yuwen Jue frowned. “The Crown Prince not acting? I don’t quite understand. If Yuwen Mingji seizes the throne and the Crown Prince does nothing, isn’t he just waiting to be overthrown?”

Lu Hanzhi chuckled. “Second Sister-in-law, what if Yuwen Mingji’s coup is doomed to fail from the start? If Su Wan’ning is using Yuwen Mingji as a tool to weaken us, then once we’re crushed, wouldn’t the Crown Prince’s household be the one reaping all the benefits?”

A cold sweat broke out on Yuwen Jue’s back. He muttered, “That Su Wan’ning… she really is willing to sacrifice everything for the Crown Prince.”

To use even herself as a tool—that level of ruthlessness was terrifying. It left Yuwen Jue uneasy. What exactly was Su Wan’ning after?

Yuwen Jue asked, “So what should we do next?”

Lu Hanzhi smiled. “Pretend we don’t know a thing! Keep an eye on them in secret and respond discreetly. Send a pigeon to Yuwen Min and let him know what’s going on. By the way, isn’t it strange? They’ve been gone for so many days, yet they haven’t sent back a single letter?”

Saying this, Lu Hanzhi yawned. The capital might be in turmoil, but sleep was still a necessity.

He climbed into bed and said to Yuwen Jue, “Second Sister-in-law, you sleep inside.”

Yuwen Jue rolled over to the inner side of the bed, while Lu Hanzhi took the outer side beside Ah Chan.

Even at a time like this, Lu Hanzhi still found the mood to joke. “Second Sister-in-law, don’t we look like a family of three?”

His lighthearted tone was contagious. Yuwen Jue chuckled as well. “Is this how you and Ah Min usually sleep?”

Lu Hanzhi nodded. “Mhm. When he needs special attention, he moves Ah Chan to the small bed outside.”

Yuwen Jue: …

Han’er was perfect in every way—except that he always ended up teaching him inappropriate things. The worst part was, Yuwen Jue actually enjoyed them.

The next morning, the two of them slept in late. Just as they got up, Xiao Liuzi came running in excitedly, holding a letter in his hands. “Shi Die, Second Martial Uncle’s family letter!”

Lu Hanzhi was still in the middle of washing up. As soon as he heard there was a letter from home, he didn’t even bother wiping the water off his face before eagerly stepping forward to take it from Xiao Liuzi.

He flipped the letter back and forth in his hands and asked, “Why is there only one? Where’s your master’s letter?”

Xiao Liuzi answered, “There’s none. This is the only letter that arrived. But the messenger said that the prince only left two words for you.”

Lu Hanzhi’s face suddenly turned a little pink. He thought to himself, ‘This guy is quite the romantic. If he misses me, he could have just written it in the letter. Why go through the trouble of sending a message through someone else?’

Clearing his throat, Lu Hanzhi asked, “Oh? What did your master say?”

Xiao Liuzi answered, “He said—‘Heh heh.’”

Lu Hanzhi: …Heh heh, your damn ass!

Author’s note:

Yuwen-autumn: Heh heh. Holding a grudge!

Lu Hanzhi: …

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