"After all, they've treated us well. Wouldn't it be stranger not to show some concern?" Madam Ruan's heart tightened. She knew the concern on her face had revealed a small flaw.
Song Qingshu nodded without saying anything more. He was somewhat worried as well. If "Bei Haishi" exposed a flaw and alerted the enemy, causing the people from Hero's Island in Jiangling to withdraw early with the treasure, that would be troublesome.
Fortunately, Madam Ruan truly was a master of Disguise Art. Not only was her disguise flawless, but her reactions were quick as well. After chatting with the man for a while, she found a reasonable excuse for why she had not sent any messages and ultimately managed to send him away.
After the scout rowed his small boat away, Song Qingshu appeared and applauded. "When Madam takes action, the results truly are extraordinary."
"Madam Ruan" glared at him irritably and asked in a crisp voice, "What exactly does the King of Qi intend to do? You can tell me now, can't you?"
Only then did Song Qingshu answer, "It's simple. I'll help Madam deal with those formidable enemies. In return, Madam will help me transport a batch of goods."
"That's all?" "Madam Ruan" was rather surprised. She had assumed he would make some harsh demands, yet all he wanted was goods transported. For people like them, who had started out as imperial merchants, that was no more than a simple task.
But she quickly realized something and hurriedly asked, "May I ask what goods the King of Qi wishes to transport?"
Song Qingshu shook a finger. "That need not concern Madam."
Seeing that he would not say, "Ren Yingying" spoke up at the right moment. "Song Lang, how do you intend to deal with those villains?"
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