The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

"The godfather treated Chan'er like his own father."

"Chan'er, I have found you a marriage today. I wonder if you are willing?" Wang Yun suddenly changed his tone and asked Li Chan. Li Chan blushed instantly upon hearing this, but she still asked Wang Yun, "May I ask which family's young master is it?"

“It is General Dian Wei,” Wang Yun said.

"Ah!" Li Chan was stunned when she heard Wang Yun's words. Dian Wei. But Li Chan immediately realized that she had seen Dian Wei once or twice. Although there were rumors that Dian Wei had a bad reputation, Li Chan didn't know why she had a feeling about him. Perhaps he was her husband.

Li Chan did not answer, but Wang Yun could tell from her expression that she seemed to have some feelings for Dian Wei. Wang Yun immediately said to Li Chan, "In that case, I will invite General Dian Wei to his residence for a chat tomorrow."

"It's all up to my godfather," Li Chan said to Wang Yun, then covered her face and ran out.

"Chan'er, don't blame your father for being heartless. For the sake of the Han Dynasty and the Emperor, I have no choice but to sacrifice you." Wang Yun said softly as he watched Li Chan leave.

Looking at the night sky outside the window, Wang Yun cut open his sleeve, took out the imperial edict, examined it carefully, and put it into a secret compartment in his bedroom. This edict concerned the lives and fortunes of hundreds of high-ranking officials in Chang'an. If it were exposed, they would face endless retaliation from the Xiliang army. However, Wang Yun knew that if he succeeded, he would become a figure like Huo Guang, or perhaps even the next Wang Mang.

Wang Yun may well have had such thoughts in his heart.

"Come, come, General Dian Wei, let me offer you a toast." The next day, Wang Yun indeed invited Dian Wei over and had Li Chan come out to accompany him, personally pouring wine for Dian Wei.

Wang Yun, that old fox, sipped his wine while observing Dian Wei's expression. From Dian Wei's eyes just now, Wang Yun clearly saw Dian Wei's greed—his greed for Li Chan!

"It's done," Wang Yun thought to himself.

After Li Chan left, before Wang Yun could speak, Dian Wei asked first, "Lord Wang, I wonder about that person just now..."

Wang Yun interrupted Dian Wei, saying, "General, are you referring to Chan'er? She is my adopted daughter."

"I see," Dian Wei said.

Wang Yun's lips curled up slightly, and he sneered inwardly, "I don't believe you, Dian Wei, will take the bait. I'd like to see how long you can hold your breath."

"Come, Marquis Wen, continue drinking," Wang Yun said to Dian Wei.

Dian Wei originally intended to cultivate a good relationship with Wang Yun. He knew very well that, given his background and current status, few officials in the court respected him. Now that Wang Yun was taking the initiative to befriend him, he had no reason not to give him face. However, Dian Wei was completely captivated by Li Chan and had no idea who Wang Yun was standing beside him.

"Lord Wen?" Wang Yun called out repeatedly upon seeing Dian Wei in a daze.

Upon hearing Wang Yun's call, Dian Wei jolted awake, thinking to himself that it was a good thing this wasn't a battlefield, otherwise he would have been dead long ago. But then again, Li Chan's allure to Dian Wei made him unable to forget her.

Dian Wei then addressed Wang Yun directly, saying, "Lord Wang, I wish to marry your daughter. Would you be so kind as to grant my request?"

"This..." Wang Yun feigned hesitation, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. He didn't answer for a long time. Dian Wei didn't dare to snatch the house back home as he used to, since this was the residence of the Minister of Works. After a long while, Wang Yun opened his eyes and saw Dian Wei: "Actually, my daughter has long harbored feelings for Marquis Wen. Since both of you are in love, I, as your father, cannot interfere. However, Marquis Wen, I have a request."

"Father-in-law, please speak freely." Dian Wei was straightforward and addressed him as "father-in-law" directly, leaving Wang Yun no chance to back out.

Wang Yun said, "Although Chan'er is my adopted daughter, I have always treated her as my own daughter. Therefore, I hope that Marquis Wen can marry Chan'er in a proper ceremony. First, we should present betrothal gifts and a betrothal letter, and then choose an auspicious day to hold the wedding."

"What do you think my father-in-law wants? Although I have a bad reputation, I will never mistreat the woman I love. Father-in-law, please rest assured, I will go back and prepare the betrothal gifts and come to propose marriage tomorrow."

"it is good!"

Dian Wei left, and Wang Yun laughed loudly. Dian Wei, who had just walked out, heard Wang Yun's laughter and thought it was for his own good. Little did he know that he was just a pawn in Wang Yun's plan. Wang Yun sneered inwardly, "Tomorrow, when you come to propose marriage, you will only see Ding Yuan bullying Li Chan."

After Dian Wei left, Wang Yun immediately sent someone to invite Ding Yuan to a banquet at the Minister of Works' residence the next day to discuss the issue of the young emperor's abdication! Wang Yun believed that Ding Yuan would definitely come upon hearing this.

Having arranged everything, Wang Yun went into the backyard. Now he needed Li Chan to cooperate with him in putting on a show. This show had to be performed well. If Li Chan agreed, fine; if not, Wang Yun would have to resort to some tricks.

In the backyard, Li Chan was combing her hair when Wang Yun came in and told her his thoughts.

"Godfather, you mean..." Li Chan clutched her chest. She knew, she knew, the clever Li Chan knew that Wang Yun was using her. Yes, that's right, Wang Yun was using her.

“I understand, Chan’er understands,” Li Chan said dejectedly. “Chan’er will follow Father’s orders in everything.”

"Oh, Chan'er, don't worry, your father will definitely not let you suffer. As long as you cooperate well, rest assured, your father will definitely make sure that lovers can be together in the end," Wang Yun said, patting Li Chan's shoulder.

Upon hearing Wang Yun's words, Li Chan immediately understood that Wang Yun was both making a promise and warning her. Ha! This was Wang Yun, the seemingly virtuous godfather who was so good to her, but in reality, he was just a hypocrite who only wanted to use her.

"Why is my life so miserable?" Li Chan sighed inwardly as she looked at her adoptive father's back. Then, with a determined look in her eyes, she murmured to herself, "So be it, so be it. I'll just repay your life-saving grace."

In the backyard of a small inn on a secluded street in Chang'an, a group of people were plotting something. Judging from their conversation, it seemed that they never stopped talking about one core word: Wang Yun!

"Boss, news from the brothers outside the Sikong Mansion says that Dian Wei has left the Sikong Mansion." A short man said to Liu Bin. Although Liu Bin was born with the imperial surname, he was not a member of the royal family. He was just an ordinary wandering knight. After several years of training, he had now become the highest-ranking person in charge of the Luoyang branch of Li Zhong's intelligence department.