May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

Be nicer to him from now on.

Madam Wen then noticed Lu Chengyuan's presence, turned her head and glared at Wen Jing: "You knew Chengyuan was here all along, why are you making a move!"

As Madam Wen spoke, she sat up straight.

She is Lu Chengyuan's sister-in-law, a proper elder, how could she let him see her like this!

"It was my oversight," Wen Jing said in a low voice. "I'll be more careful next time."

In front of Lu Chengyuan, Madam Wen was too lazy to argue with him. She stood up and said, "Then I'll leave first. I won't disturb your business conversation."

Lu Chengyuan cupped his hands in greeting and stepped aside.

After Madam Wen left, Lu Chengyuan stepped forward and sat down next to Wen Jing: "Does Yuan Shu know that you have schemed so clearly about Xi'er?"

Wen Jing glanced at him: "I didn't dare to say it."

Lu Chengyuan grinned.

Don't let Wen Yuanshu's current dignified and gentle demeanor fool you; she looks like a proper young lady. When she was little, she was so unruly that even Wen Jing couldn't keep her in check.

But now that I think about it, I really miss those days.

Seeing that his thoughts were drifting further and further away, Wen Jing couldn't help but interrupt him helplessly: "You came all this way just to disturb my conversation with your sister-in-law and to stand here in a daze?"

If Lu Chengyuan dared to nod, Wen Jing would definitely smash his head with a stick.

He finally managed to get a chance to sunbathe and chat with his wife, but this kid ruined it all.

Lu Chengyuan quickly snapped out of his reverie and got down to business: "On my way back today, I ran into the Minister of Personnel, Sun Wenrui."

Wen Jing's gaze sharpened.

Lu Chengyuan continued, "He repeatedly confirmed with me that Yuan Shu was alright, and then said he wanted to send Yuan Shu some kind of calming, century-old Ganoderma lucidum... I think this matter is not simple."

Wen Jing glanced at him: "Just say what you have to say."

"Brother, do you think it's possible that the Sun family was behind this?"

Is this possible...?

Wen Jing felt that it was unlikely.

Although Sun Wenrui was so concerned about Wen Yuanshu for some reason, it would be far-fetched to conclude that he was the arsonist based solely on these few words.

Sun Wenrui's words and actions may indeed have been inappropriate, but it's not enough.

Wen Jing thought this way, and so he said it.

After listening, Lu Chengyuan pondered for a moment and said, "What if the Sun family has connections with Beihai?"

"What does this mean?" Wen Jing asked. "The Sun family is in the capital, so far from Beihai. What could they possibly be involved with?"

Lu Chengyuan pursed his lips and simply told Wen Jing about the necklace.

It seemed that a fish had taken the bait, and the fishing rod twitched slightly, but Wen Jing seemed completely unaware and showed no intention of reeling in the line.

As Lu Chengyuan finished speaking, Wen Jing's gaze grew colder and colder.

"If that's the case, then it's possible."

“That Madam Sun once mistakenly sent Yingluo to Yuan Shu. Later, you went to Beihai. The Sun family was worried that you would find out about their connection with Beihai, so they wanted to take the opportunity to control Yuan Shu. If you find out, you will be unable to do anything because of Yuan Shu. Even if they want to use Yuan Shu to win you over, you will not be able to refuse.”

“Sun Wenrui is now showing you goodwill, probably because he knows you won’t let the arson go easily. He’s also emphasizing that Yuan Shu is alright, so he’s trying to settle things with a hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum… This Lord Sun is really cunning.”

Lu Chengyuan's gaze grew colder and colder.

Wen Jing then asked, "So, what are your plans regarding this matter?"

“Since we know they’re involved, then we should naturally target the Sun family,” a cold glint flashed in Lu Chengyuan’s eyes. “The Ministry of Personnel’s office is very corrupt and can’t withstand investigation.”

Wen Jing then remembered that he was still fishing.

But the fishing rod had stopped moving. Wen Jing reeled it in, rebaited it, and said, "However, in my opinion, now is not the best time to make a move."

Lu Chengyuan snapped out of his daze: "What do you mean?"

“Don’t forget, the Ministry of Personnel belongs to Prince Jin. Besides you, there are others in the capital who don’t want to be on their side,” Wen Jing said. “Now that you know the Minister of Personnel has laid a hand on Yuan Shu, keep it in mind and be careful not to become someone else’s scapegoat.”