Reborn to be without his father but with his son, the prince shouted, "I'm not dead!"

Chapter 181 Cooperation
"Sir, it's time to take the medicine." Tang Mian knelt at the door with the medicine in her hand. Her personality had been smoothed out a lot and she was no longer as straightforward as before.

Wei Songlin didn't like people entering his study. If it were her past personality, she would definitely go in carelessly. However, as she had not been home for a long time, her father was worried and reported her to the police. The constables looked for her everywhere and happened to find her here.

Wei Songlin mistakenly thought that she had leaked the news that he was recuperating in another hospital and almost strangled her neck.

Only then did she truly realize how dangerous Wei Songlin was, and she kept a low profile from then on.

The reason why Wei Songlin didn't kill Tang Mian was because he suddenly realized the value of Tang Mian. He needed this woman to resist the Wei family. Otherwise, the Wei family would use the excuse that there were no girls in his courtyard and forcibly place spies to monitor him.

Tang Mian was a stranger to the Wei family and had no vested interests. He could easily take Tang Mian's life. After knowing that Tang Mian had not betrayed him, he decided to spare Tang Mian's life.

Wei Songlin asked Linhan to continue tracking Shen Jing, signaled Linhan to step back, and called Tang Mian in.

Lin Han passed by Tang Mian and glanced at him with a sneer in his eyes.

Tang Mian couldn't understand the meaning in Lin Han's eyes, so he stood up and walked into the house.

"Sir, the medicine is here."

Wei Songlin looked at Tang Mian for a while, then grabbed the bowl with his slender fingers and drank the medicine.

"Miss Tang, it's not easy being a maid these days, right? Do you want to be a master?"

Tang Mian clenched the plate in his hand, "I don't understand what you mean by that. Since your injury has healed, can you let me go home?"

"You still want to go home?" Wei Songlin smiled contemptuously, picked up a contract between his two fingers and threw it to Tang Mian.

"Your father has already sold you to me."

"Impossible!" Tang Mian didn't believe that her father sold her. She picked up the deed and looked at the signature and fingerprint on it. She was shocked and her voice suddenly lost.

It took a long time for him to find his voice again. Tang Mian held back the tears in his eyes and said.

"You must have used your power to force my father! During this period when you were injured, I worked like a slave to serve you. Even if I didn't have any credit, I still worked hard."

Wei Songlin rubbed his ring with a smile.

"If you don't believe me, you can go ask your father. My Wei family is not an ordinary family. The imperial concubine is my aunt. Your father would naturally like you to sell yourself as a slave in my Wei family. If you work for my Wei family, you will get a lot of money every month."

Tang Mian curled his lips tightly. Who wants to work like a slave for the Wei family?

"Sir, I am a girl from an honest family. Why should I be someone else's slave? My father cannot be my master, so this indenture is invalid."

"Because he is your father, of course it counts. I gave your father 100 taels, which is enough for me to buy several servants. Your father didn't dare to say a bad word, and happily took the money and left."

Wei Songlin saw Tang Mian crying and gave her hope.

"I know you don't have the money to redeem yourself, but I have a way. As long as you listen to me, it won't be long before you can not only redeem yourself free, but you may even become a noble lady. What do you think?"

These words hit Tang Mian's heartstrings, and Tang Mian bit his lower lip and nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Wei Luoyan stormed out of the palace. He had been struggling with himself all the way, and suddenly he remembered someone who could help him deal with Shen Jing.

Wei Luoyan came to Wei Songlin's property and told the manager directly that he wanted to see Wei Songlin.

He couldn't go directly to the Wei Mansion to find Wei Songlin. After all, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince were now at loggerheads, and every move of the Wei family was being watched by the Crown Prince's confidants.

In the past, Wei Luoyan had always drawn a clear line with the Second Prince's party to show his loyalty to the Crown Prince, and avoided anything related to the Second Prince's party. Now he has to personally cooperate with Wei Songlin to kill Shen Jing. Wei Luoyan couldn't help but sigh that plans couldn't keep up with changes, and he never thought that he would take the initiative to cross the line.

When Wei Songlin heard that Wei Luoyan was looking for him, he raised his eyebrows in surprise and said, "Interesting, asking Wei Luoyan to come to your house."

Wei Luoyan followed the steward to Wei Songlin's villa. Seeing Wei Songlin waiting for him calmly, he blushed instantly. He felt embarrassed and hesitated for a moment.

"Master Wei, I heard you were looking for me. It seems like you have something urgent to tell me. Tell me about it."

The understated tone made Wei Luoyan feel invisible oppression for no reason, and he suppressed his nervous and uneasy mind.

"Master Wei, how are you? I just want to discuss cooperation. I wonder what Master Wei thinks about Shen Jing's visit to Qingyu Pass this time? To be honest, Shen Jing and I have some personal grudges. If Master Wei needs me, I will do my best."

Wei Songlin laughed sarcastically, "Mr. Wei, have you forgotten that I am a member of the Wei family? The imperial concubine's family is the Wei family. If you cooperate with me, aren't you afraid that the crown prince will think too much?"

The dark eyes seemed to see through all of Wei Luoyan's thoughts.

"Wei Luoyan, you want to betray the prince? You came to me, does Lord Nan know?"

Wei Luoyan's pupils trembled, and he clenched his teeth to hide the panic in his eyes.

"Let's not talk about anything else but Shen Jing. I know you've always wanted to kill Shen Jing. Wouldn't it be easier if I'm here to help you?"

Wei Songlin knew what was going on and smiled, "How can you help me? If you can kill Shen Jing, why would you go to such great lengths to seek cooperation from me? I'm afraid you don't have enough people in your hands, right?"

Wei Luoyan was surprised that Wei Songlin had guessed it right. Seeing Wei Songlin putting on airs, he gritted his teeth and put aside his self-esteem.

"To be honest, I really don't have anyone left. The assassins I sent out were all killed by Shen Jing. I suffered heavy losses. I have no choice but to ask you for help."

Wei Songlin casually raised his fingertips to brush away the dust on his sleeves.

"Wei Luoyan, why didn't you say so earlier? You are still a little naive to play tricks on me. I am not a fool like the prince."

Wei Luoyan suppressed his dissatisfaction and nodded in agreement.

Wei Songlin couldn't stand Wei Luoyan's fawning look, so he opened his mouth to belittle him.

"You are also an idiot. I have been competing with Shen Jing for many years and have never gained any advantage. You, with your mediocre martial arts skills, want to kill Shen Jing. It's ridiculous!"

Wei Luoyan listened to Wei Songlin's explicit and covert insults and silently noted down the humiliation he had suffered today. He thought to himself that Wei Songlin had been demoted by the emperor for no reason, from the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice to a matchmaker. How could the emperor have the nerve to step on him?
Wei Songlin vented his anger on Wei Luoyan, and the frustration of being shot by Ji Anyu instantly dissipated. He began to plan an ambush on Shen Jing with Wei Luoyan.

Two days later, Shen Jing and Ji Anyu arrived at Qingyu Pass.

Officials were standing at the city gate to receive them. When they heard that Shen Jing had a bad reputation in the capital, they let down their guard and treated him to delicious food and drinks.

"Prince, Princess, please come in. The mansion has prepared wine and food."

"Hmm~" Shen Jing hugged Ji Anyu cynically.

With a carefully trained beauty serving by his side, Shen Jing smelled the pungent scent of powder and glanced at Ji Anyu inconspicuously.

Ji Anyu understood and glared at the beauty serving wine with an unhappy look on his face, "You are not needed here! I am enough for the prince."

(End of this chapter)