He made a throat-slitting gesture.
"This..." Su Wan gasped, her face turning pale. "It's too crazy. What if Zhou Yuanshan doesn't take the bait?"
"He'll take the bait," Li Chang'an said with absolute certainty. "Zhou Ze is his only nephew. He won't abandon him. Besides, we can create some illusions to make him believe it without a shadow of a doubt."
"What kind of illusions?" Su Wan pressed.
"Well..." Li Chang'an smiled, a sly glint in his eyes. "You'll find out when the time comes."
Su Wan looked at Li Chang'an with a complicated expression. She understood that his mind was made up and no one could sway him.
"Alright," Su Wan slowly nodded, her tone heavy. "I'll agree to this. But remember, safety comes first."
"Don't worry, Minister Su. I know what I'm doing," Li Chang'an smiled, visibly relieved.
"Battle Commander, what are your thoughts?" Su Wan looked toward Lin Yuan, who had been silent the whole time.
