Book 16: Chapter 57
In spite of her best effort, Song Yanluo could not maintain her demure mannerisms. While pinching his lips shut and futilely trying to resist her cheeks turning rosy, she thundered, “What do you want from me in the middle of the night?”
Ming Feizhen could see her body’s subtle trembles and smell her heightened emotions, but he was unaware of the catalyst. “Miss, pwease et oh o at I an peak (please let go so that I can speak).”
Song Yanluo released her hold. “Out with it, and then get out.”
Ming Feizhen rubbed his facial features back into position and then smiled graciously. “I have a request. Upon completion, we will split the spoils half and half.”
Perhaps the government would have provided prize money for apprehending Hua Yumeng, but that was a paltry sum Song Yanluo did not care for.
“You want me to lure Hua Yumeng out?” Song Yanluo asked with a frown after hearing Ming Feizhen out. “Who do you take me for? Why should I seduce a lecher? I’m not broke.”
“What if I told you that I could also hand you the one responsible for Wang Sanping’s death?”
According to what Ming Feizhen picked up from eavesdropping, Song Clan was busy investigating Wang Sanping’s death, and Patriarch Song placed enough weight on it to send Song Yanluo to Hangzhou. However, the fact that he sent her instead of openly investigating it himself meant that he was battling a dilemma. The solution to their headache was the only bait he could think of that could make Song Yanluo bite.
“I refuse! I’ve already requested your young master’s help. Why should I give myself more problems to deal with? Besides, how do you, a mere servant, have the ability to resolve the matter? Stop acting tough, will you? I won’t fall for you no matter if you capture Hua Yumeng or become a superstar. Look after yourself before worrying about catching criminals.”