Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1803: Chapter 1741: Reunion

"Oh, Song Jiaoer has been released?" Wufu was happily drinking a bowl of lamb offal soup and looked up at Chi Wu.

Chi Wu nodded: "She was dropped in front of Wei’s fur shop, personally delivered by Tie Lao Er. He left as soon as the shop staff discovered her."

Wufu put down the bowl and said, "It seems that Tie Lao Er is indeed an accomplice, or at least has connections with those traffickers. Have you located the hideout yet?"

She was not a savior who would step in to help whenever she saw injustice, but human traffickers were truly despicable. Innocent girls being kidnapped, separated from their families, and sometimes even abandoned by their families later because of stigma was truly heartbreaking.

So if it’s something unseen or unknown, it would be let go. But since there are clues and a chance to rescue, why not do it? Isn’t there a saying, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda?

"Their movements are secretive and highly vigilant. We don’t have many people, and we also need to keep an eye on Song Cheng. We haven’t fully grasped it yet, only just following Tie Lao Er," Chi Wu said somewhat embarrassed.

"Rescue them as soon as possible. Every day delayed is another day of suffering for those girls." Wufu sighed lightly and suddenly thought of something, asking: "Hasn’t Song Jiaoer been harmed despite being missing for so long?"

"No, she hasn’t, and even has few external injuries."

Wufu raised an eyebrow: "That’s strange. Kidnapped girls usually aren’t left alone. Where are these girls being sent?"

It’s only when they’re deemed of high value that they wouldn’t be harmed. An innocent girl sold into a brothel is worth far more than one who isn’t, but not everyone can resist, especially these traffickers who often have no morals. Someone like Song Jiaoer, who carries an air of sophistication and nobility, being left untouched is quite curious.

Unless these girls are considered far more valuable for other reasons than just being violated.

"Assign two people to investigate this matter. It’s still Beiyan here, and doing such a meritorious act is beneficial," Wufu said.

Since Madam Zhou’s passing, her heart had softened significantly, especially seeing the weak Xiao Changsheng. To gain more blessings and longevity for him, she was willing to do more good deeds.

"Yes."

Wufu then looked at Chi San: "How is the birthday gift for Crown Prince Li coming along?"

Chi San said: "A gold maiden statue weighing ten taels has been prepared."

Saying this, he walked to the side, took a box, opened it, and displayed the gold statue for her.

Wufu leaned over to look. The statue, dressed in gauze with a half-exposed chest, was very alluring and seductive. Unable to help but glance at Chi San, she said: "You’ve gone through a lot to find something like this."

Chi San, his tanned face slightly flushed, calmly closed the box and said: "That Crown Prince Li is just a libertine. Would he appreciate jade ware or a red coral tree? They would only be wasted! This gold statue suits him well!"

Wufu stifled a laugh and said: "Yes, it suits him quite well, very vulgar."

Chi Wu added: "Miss, are you really going to attend that birthday banquet?"

Wufu nodded: "One must enter the tiger’s den to capture its cubs. Don’t you find it thought-provoking how Song Cheng has ties with Marquis Xuanwu’s Mansion, which holds military power?"

She just wanted to see if it was as simple as it appeared—just seeking someone from Marquis Xuanwu’s Mansion—or if there was more to it.

"Who has ties with Marquis Xuanwu’s Mansion?" A familiar voice came from behind.

Wufu was startled, quickly turned around, and dashed towards the newcomer, happily saying: "Ah Jiu, you’re here!"