Stealing My Brother’s Woman Feels So Satisfying

After leaving morning court and just returning home, Nathan Li smashed everything in his study that could be smashed, but still felt his anger burning.

Getting mocked by Lucas Li outside the hall today was one thing—he could let that slide.

But what happened in court nearly drove him insane with rage.

The main topic at today’s court meeting was picking a new Right Vice Minister of Works. Both the Minister of Works and Minister of Revenue were on Nathan’s side, but the previous Right Vice Minister of Works wasn’t. After plotting for a while, Nathan had finally managed to kick that uncooperative official out.

But just as he was about to seat his own man as Right Vice Minister, Lucas Li’s people suddenly jumped in, backing an official from Victor Li’s faction for the post.

Originally, Victor Li hadn’t even wanted the Right Vice Minister spot, but now Lucas Li was openly supporting him. Victor found it odd, but didn’t think too much of it, so he signaled his faction’s officials to jump into the fight.

In the end, Lucas Li and Victor Li teamed up and snatched the juicy Right Vice Minister post right out of Nathan Li’s mouth.

After scheming so hard, only to have someone else walk away with the victory, Nathan’s mood was easy to imagine—his face turned green on the spot. If it hadn’t been in the main hall, he might’ve actually gone at Victor Li right then and there.

“Haha, Second Brother, let me tell you something—today...!”

As soon as he got back to the Fourth Prince Residence, Victor Li went straight to Ian Song to excitedly spill everything that happened at court today.

After hearing the story, Ian Song frowned, and two phrases popped into his mind: 'Feign weakness to the enemy' and 'kill with a borrowed knife.'

Seeing Ian frown, Victor Li couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong, Second Brother? Something feels off?”

Ian asked, “Big Brother, what kind of person do you think the Sixth Prince is?”

Victor Li thought for a moment. “Old Six always puts on a friendly face, but deep down, he’s proud as hell.”

“So do you think he’d just give up to you that easily?” Ian asked again.

“Probably not!” Victor said uncertainly.

Ian replied firmly, “It’s not ‘probably not’—it’s ‘definitely not.’”

Victor Li grew even more confused. “Then why did he do it? Did he suddenly change his personality?”

Ian couldn’t help but laugh-cry at Victor’s IQ. “Big Brother, have you ever heard of ‘kill with a borrowed knife’? That Right Vice Minister post was never his to begin with. If he tried for it, he’d lose—both you and the Second Prince would block him. Now, he helps you win it, and on the surface it looks like he’s offending the Second Prince, but the one who really offended him is you!”

Victor Li finally got it after Ian’s breakdown. Thinking back to what happened outside the hall and Nathan Li’s green face, he slapped his palm and cursed, “That damn Old Six—so sneaky! He actually set me up!”

What really pissed him off was that he’d been played without realizing it—and actually thought he’d scored a huge bargain.

Thinking about it, he couldn’t help but ask, “Second Brother, should we give the Right Vice Minister post back to the Second Prince?”

Ian just smiled. “No need for that. Once you’ve got the meat in your mouth, there’s no reason to spit it out. Besides, you’ve already offended the Second Prince. Even if you gave it back, he wouldn’t thank you—he’d just think you were humiliating him!”

“Then what should I do?” Victor Li asked, frustrated.

Ian thought for a moment. “Just ignore him. But have Bada and Uncle Sam stay alert for now—the Second Prince took a big loss this time, so he definitely won’t let it go.”

“What about Old Six?” Victor asked again.

Ian’s face darkened. “If he comes at you, you have to hit back. Here’s what you do, Big Brother: since the Sixth Prince set you up, you should embarrass him. Go personally to the Ministers of Personnel and Rites and ask for their daughters’ hands in marriage.”

Victor Li hesitated awkwardly. “Isn’t that a bit much? Both families already plan to marry their daughters to Old Six.”

Ian grinned. “Hey, don’t you think stealing your brother’s fiancée would feel pretty satisfying?”

Victor stared at Ian in disbelief. “You didn’t steal Lila Li just for the thrill, did you?”

“My situation’s different. Lila Li is already my woman!” Ian said smugly.

Victor's face twisted into a lewd grin. "Man, Bro, you really are something—even the Saintess couldn't resist you!"

Suddenly, Ian’s expression grew serious. “Alright, back to business. It’s not really about stealing women. You can just find an excuse to visit the two ministers’ estates—don’t mention marriage.”

Then have your people quietly spread a rumor that you went to propose marriage. That’ll force Lucas Li to check, and the two ministers will definitely deny it—so you’ll sow discord between them. Oh, and when you visit, make sure your gifts are generous. It’s best if Lucas Li knows exactly what you brought!

Then have your people quietly spread the story that you went there to propose. That'll force Lucas to check, and the two ministers will definitely deny it—which'll plant some cracks between them. Oh, and when you go, make sure your gifts are seriously generous. It's even better if Lucas knows exactly what you brought!

First stop: Evan Yuan, Minister of Personnel’s residence.

An hour later, he left the Personnel Minister’s estate and headed to Harold Duanmu, Minister of Rites. He spent another hour there.

As soon as Victor returned home, a rumor quietly began to spread.

The Fourth Prince Victor Li visited the Personnel and Rites Ministers’ homes to propose, and the gifts he brought supposedly included twenty Godbreaking Pills—worth ten thousand top-grade spirit crystals. That’s the kind of offer no one can ignore.

Bang!

Hearing the news, Lucas Li smashed his cup and yelled, "That shameless Victor! Is he actually trying to steal my girl?"

“Your Highness, please calm down!”

Shen Xuanji tried to soothe him.

But Lucas Li was still furious. “Xuanji, do you think Victor Li has any shame at all? Stealing his own brother’s woman!”

Shen Xuanji’s face darkened. “I’m afraid Ian Song saw through our motives. He’s the one who encouraged the Fourth Prince to do this—just to provoke you.”

But Lucas was still fuming. "Xuanji, does Victor have any shame? Stealing his own brother's girl!"

Shen Xuanji was startled and quickly advised, “Your Highness, stay calm. From what I know of the two ministers, they would never agree to Victor Li’s proposal. If you send someone to question them, it’ll only show you don’t trust them.”

Lucas Li sneered, “Twenty Godbreaking Pills is a hefty gift—they might be tempted!”

Lucas sneered, "Twenty Godbreaking Pills is a crazy gift—who wouldn't be tempted?"

“Your Highness, the Ministers Yuan and Duanmu have sent letters!”

“Bring them in!”

Lucas Li barked coldly.

After reading the letters, Lucas Li’s face grew even darker.

Lucas gritted his teeth. "Those two old foxes say Victor didn’t come to propose and tell me not to take it the wrong way!"

Lucas Li gritted his teeth. “Those two old foxes claim Victor Li didn’t come to propose marriage and tell me not to misunderstand!”

Hearing that, Shen Xuanji frowned, then suddenly had a flash of insight. "Your Highness, this is classic Ian Song—he's trying to stir up trouble between you and your ministers. Don't fall for it!"

“A scheme? I’m not so sure!” Lucas Li replied bitterly.