Chapter 1797: Chapter 1735: Birds of a Feather

Hearing the evasion in Tie Lao Er’s words, Song Cheng’s expression turned cold, and the iron-blooded and stern aura of the battlefield instantly emerged, making him appear as if he were made of ice.

Tie Lao Er’s pupils constricted, and he instinctively swallowed, casting a sidelong glance at Song Cheng, continuously pondering in his mind, Song, what’s his background, from the other side of the river, Song?

Something flashed through his mind, his face changing slightly with alarm, could it be that Song?

Song Cheng lifted his head, fixing his gaze on Tie Lao Er, and said: "My younger sister has always been headstrong, the apple of our parents’ eyes. Her running away this time has worried our father and mother terribly, nearly turning the entire Northwest upside down. Some informants said she appeared in Yanzhou City, which is why I’ve come to search. I shudder to think what might happen if anything befell this girl, how enraged my father would be."

Tie Lao Er wanted to say something, but under Song Cheng’s sharp gaze, he swallowed his words.

"I can’t speak for other parents who lose their child, but if Miss Song were missing, my father would be the first to disapprove!" Song Cheng turned to Crown Prince Li and said: "With trade between Nanyue and Beiyan blossoming, if long-term cooperation continues, it would truly be delightful. Occasionally, for the sake of this long-term partnership, clearing out these bandit robbers would bring peace to passing merchants, wouldn’t you say, Princely Heir?"

A threat, this is a barefaced threat!

Crown Prince Li, seeing Song Cheng transform as though into a sharp sword, recollected his father’s words, and promptly replied: "Young Master Song is right." He then signaled to Tie Lao Er: "Tie Lao Er, if you have any information or channels, lend a hand. Regardless, Miss Song must be found."

Receiving the signal, Tie Lao Er feigned difficulty and said: "Crown Prince Li knows that I am truly a law-abiding citizen..." then shifted his tone: "Yet, even though I, Tie Lao Er, may not be much, I do have connections. As the saying goes, cats have their ways, mice have their paths, Young Master Song, might you describe your sister’s appearance characteristics? I’ll send someone to search. Where are you residing, so if any news comes up, how might I notify you?"

Song Cheng’s expression relaxed, bringing out a portrait from his bosom, and said: "This is my sister’s portrait. If there’s news, Brother Tie may deliver it to Wei’s Fur Shop on Dongping Street."

Tie Lao Er’s eyes flashed, took a quick glance at the portrait, then tucked it into his bosom, saying: "That works, in honor of Crown Prince Li’s face, I must certainly put in effort."

Song Cheng smirked, yet his eyes remained skeptical; if it weren’t for his threat and divulging some information, he couldn’t be certain what kind of attitude he’d receive!

He accepted the wine poured by Tie Lao Er, and momentarily felt a bit dazed, this is what power is, the benefits of authority, civilians don’t fight with officials, nor do the poor fight with the rich, even bandits avoid it if possible, choosing instead to curry favor, just like Marquis Xuanwu’s Mansion, and Crown Prince Li.

Who knows what role Marquis Xuanwu’s Mansion plays behind the scenes, but regardless, concerning those missing people, they must know a thing or two.

Filthy, disgusting.

No wonder they’re secretly with us...

Song Cheng raised his glass, drinking to the last drop, his eyes full of disdain and contempt towards the obsequious Tie Lao Er and the dissipated Crown Prince Li.

A den of snakes and rats!

Bang!

Someone slammed into the door, laughing and shouting while calling for drinks. Tie Lao Er sprang up, hand on his waist, Song Cheng looked over and was momentarily stunned.

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