The Legend of Princess Qingping
Chapter 6. A tempting Offer

Song Nian was surprised and could not help but ask, "Cooperate? Did I not hear wrong?"

"Not at all, I really want to work with you!" An expression of seriousness appeared on Liu Qingqing's pretty face.

"I intended to kill you yesterday, shouldn't you take revenge? Why offer cooperation? What exactly are you planning, Miss Liu?"

Song Nian couldn't just trust Liu Qingqing. Although the offer was a good opportunity, it was very suspicious. In her eyes, Liu Qingqing was no longer a miss who was easy to get rid of. The thought came after hearing a report from Li Zemin who had failed in carrying out the task. So, it is better to be a little vigilant to prevent the arrival of another disaster.

Liu Qingqing did not mind at all with Song Nian's caution. If the opponent is easy to work with, it's not fun at all. Moreover, what he was facing was the arrogant miss of the Song Residence, it was definitely not as easy as when ensnaring people from ordinary circles.

Although the soul in Liu Qingqing's body was an assassin, but she still had the patience to respond to Song Nian's questions. Before replying Liu Qingqing sipped her tea fruitfully. His movements carried an elegance that showed the hallmarks of the noble lady.

"What I'm planning Miss Song doesn't need to know. Although I did get a loss on your plan, but it was only a little. I can assume that never happened as long as Miss Song is willing to help me."

"What good will I get?"

"A wedding!" firmly Liu Qingqing, "how?"

"Miss Liu, you must already know very well that the person I want to marry is only the First Prince. So, no need to bother to offer me a wedding!" Song Nian still kept her arrogant attitude. "Even my father's desire to make the Second Prince a son-in-law I refuse. Then, who is the man you chose to be my future husband?"

"Really Miss Song is indeed a woman with high dignity. Even the Second Prince alone does not fit into the classification of your chosen man, whereas almost all noble ladies are interested in being his closest person even if only as an ornate concubine," Liu Qingqing praised with a smile. "Since I know you only like the First Prince then I offer you an offer."

Liu Qingqing paused for a bit before continuing. "I can help you get the First Prince. Even Master Song would not be able to resist this decision!"

The bait Liu Qingqing threw managed to attract Song Nian's attention. If it was about First Prince Zhou Yicheng, Song Nian would not have missed the opportunity just like that. His curiosity was immediately stirred. "Then, what kind of help do you want from me?"

"I need someone who's good at drawing maps and is trustworthy. With Miss Song's power, it's certainly not that difficult."

"That's kind of hard. Although in the capital many painters are experts, but finding someone to trust seems to require special skills" Song Nian explained.

Li Zemin who had been silent the entire time finally spoke up. "Miss Song, I know someone who fits Miss Liu's request."

"Who is he? Can you introduce me to him?" asked Liu Qingqing.

Li Zemin gave a nod. "If Miss Liu wants to meet her, I can call her now. It just so happened that the man's house wasn't too far from this inn."

Song Nian immediately gave the order, "Then you leave immediately and bring that person here!"

Li Zemin nodded and immediately slid away.

Making use of this Song Nian asked, "Then, when will I get my share?"

"Miss Liu, can you be a little patient? We have just become partners, let alone your desire is not an easy thing. I certainly need time to prepare."

Song Nian's face was filled with a sour expression. "Miss Liu, I don't want to wait too long!"

Liu Qingqing's beauty was indeed beyond doubt. When he pulled the tip of his lips up it brought a sweet smile. "At the hunt next month Miss Song will get the results. But, before that happens you have to help me once again."

"Tell your waitress to come out and we'll talk about it!"

Although the servant that was brought could be trusted, but Song Nian still told him to come out. The room once again became quiet and only the two of them sat facing each other. Liu Qingqing asked Song Nian to come closer to her so that their conversation could not be heard by an outsider.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yicheng who was the talking figure of Liu Qingqing and Song Nian was in the reading room. He opened up about the attempted murder of Liu Qingqing's entourage along with Guan Zhong. "Mr Guan, what do you think of this incident?"

"Song Nian was too rash in this regard. Although the motive was because of his feelings for His Majesty, but if Mr. Song heard he was the one who would be harmed," Guan Zhong said.

"Originally his goal was achieved, he did not hesitate to suffer a little. Mr. Song though firmly would still look at family relations, let alone that concerning his only daughter."

In Guan Zhong's heart confirmed Zhou Yicheng's words. Seeing that his interlocutor was in a good mood, Guan Zhong asked a question. "Your Majesty, why don't you take Miss Song as a concubine?"

Zhou Yicheng laughed a little. "He looked too highly at himself. Coupled with her family status, there was no way she would want to just be a concubine. Besides, we will not get any other benefits. Even if I wanted to, Song Xiyi would not let my wish succeed."

"It seems that Old Song already has a view for Song Nian's future husband. It's just that it's still stored in his heart" Guan Zhong said rather slowly. "When if he opens his mouth for a reasonable reason, His Majesty the King will probably listen to him."

"Mr Song looked too highly at Zhou Ziyang. Although its strength is beyond doubt, but it will not be comparable if I manage to obtain the Feilong Plate." Zhou Yicheng's face exuded an aura of arrogance.

"It would be great if Plates Feilong and Mr. Song are on our side. Wait for a chance to act!" There was a hidden intention implied in Guan Zhong's words.

"Mr Guan, we don't need to rush for now. As long as Zhou Ziyang doesn't show his claws, we just need to monitor."

Guan Zhong's forehead was slightly wrinkled. "Then, what about Zhou Jun? He seems not interested in competing?"

"Unseen does not mean having no intention at all. Although he was very young, but already had extraordinary talent. It was just that his mind was still too innocent and his heart was too soft. He always binds himself to good, but in which world there is no evil."

Basically what Zhou Yicheng said was very true. In this world, good and evil are always competing just as black and white often go hand in hand. Humans have both positive and negative sides. They can be good on a certain side, but also have flaws in other traits.

Autumn brings cold and daylight passes quickly. By late afternoon, Liu Qingqing's conversation with Song Nian had finished. Li Zemin had also returned with someone.

That person was shorter than Li Zemin. He has a mole at the end of his eyebrow on the right. He was named Jiang Yu, just like the name of Xiao Qing's subordinate in the modern world. If only their faces were a little similar to the slightly brownish curly hair, Liu Qingqing would definitely consider him an ancestor of the Jiang Family.

The mementos as he spent time with Jiang Yu in the modern world came back. Jiang Yu's kindness and loyalty was suddenly thought of by him. Any happy and joyful images that ended painfully instantly flashed through Liu Qingqing's mind.

Liu Qingqing's body trembled slightly. He seemed to be re-sensing the bloody scene in the Summer Villa. Miss Liu momentarily closed her eyes, forcing herself to swallow tears with sadness and bitterness.

Song Nian reached out a hand about to help Liu Qingqing who looked a little pale, but was rejected. "Miss Liu, are you okay?"

There was only a small nod in response from Liu Qingqing. He took a deep breath and breathed it out. It was as if Liu Qingqing was taking out all the pain she had just felt.

Jiang Yu himself had a surprised expression, but there was a faint layer of happiness. When carefully observed the meeting he had with Liu Qingqing was nothing like meeting for the first time. Even without everyone realizing it, a smile appeared on Jiang Yu's face despite just a glance.

It was late in the afternoon so Song Nian decided to go home. However, just as he was about to walk out of the room, Liu Qingqing said something. "Miss Song, don't forget tomorrow you should visit the Liu Family residence. Jiang Yu will come with you and do as I say."

Song Nian turned around and stopped her steps. He looked at Liu Qingqing with a condescending look. "Miss Liu, you don't have to worry. I will not forget your arrangement. You better just prepare a reward for me, lest your plan fail and let me down!"