Chapter 13 — The Queen Mother Repays Gratitude - In This Life I Will Not Be Afraid of Confrontation

I stood up and walked towards him. The distance between us is less than three meters. I even smelled a faint, clean, pleasant scent on him.

“I will provide you with the most accurate information, show you how to crack the entire agency, and help you get the list.”

"I can even help you create a perfect opportunity, so that Wei Tien can't separate himself and can't bother with the Medical Department."

“And you, you have to help me save someone from there.”

Bach Ngoc Duong looked at me, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

“Save people?”

“A newborn.” I said. “A child is very important to me.”

He was silent. He is thinking. My proposal, for him, is too attractive. That list was something he had dreamed about taking back for the past three years. That was the only hope for him to avenge his brothers, and also a chance to completely destroy Wei Tien's clutches.

“On what basis should I trust you?”

He asked the same question as Lieu Truyen Lam.

“Based on me being your only choice.”

I say every word.

"Other than me, there will be no second person in this world who can help you get that list."

“You can choose not to believe.”

“After that, he continued to be like a mouse that didn't dare show his face, hiding in the dark, being chased by Wei Tien all his life.”

“Or you can also choose… to bet once.”

"The bet wins, the great enemy is avenged, the sky is high and the sea is wide."

“Bet lost…”

I smiled slightly.

“Anyway, you have nothing left to lose, right?”

"Anyway, you'll be on air and known by everyone."

My words are filled with enchantment. Like a devil's whisper, little by little it broke through the defenses in his heart. Bach Ngoc Duong suddenly burst out laughing.

“Little girl, you are truly an interesting elf.”

He reached out, using his thumb and index finger to gently lift my chin. His fingertips were cold as ice. The movement carried a clear provocative meaning.

“But I have one condition.”

“What conditions?”

He slowly leaned close to my ear, his warm breath making my earlobe itch slightly. His voice lowered very low, carrying a magnetic charm.

“After everything is successful, you must drink a cup with me.”

“It's just the two of us.”

Having finished speaking, he let go and his body moved slightly. The whole person once again turned into a white shadow, disappearing through the window into the vast night. Leaving only one sentence, softly echoing in the room.

“Three days later, Rat time.”

“I will come back, get your plan.”

I stood in place, reaching out to gently touch the chin that he had just lifted. His face remained calm and unruffled. But inside, he let out a long breath. The fish…have taken the bait. After Bach Ngoc Duong left, I didn't sleep all night. I'm waiting. Wait for someone else. One person can connect my entire plan into a complete chain. It was just dawn. The knock on the door rang right on time. The butler pushed the door open and walked in, behind was a person wearing a black cloak. That person's body was tall, his aura was calm, his appearance could not be seen clearly.

“Eldest lady.”

The butler bowed and bowed.

“The master has arrived.”

I nodded and signaled the butler to leave. In the room, there were only me and the man in black left. He took off his cape, revealing a handsome face Unparalleled beauty but with a bit of vanity. It's Tham Uyen. It seemed like he hadn't returned all night, and there was still a faint trace of blood in his eyes. But his aura was sharper than before, and at the same time more... reserved. Like a peerless sword that has been sheathed in its sheath, on the outside it is calm, but the murderous aura still lurks deep and cannot be underestimated.

“Is everything done?” Let's go straight to the point.

Tham Uyen walked to the table, poured herself a cup of tea and drank it all. He only said one word. But I know, behind that one word, how powerful a trick is.

“Is there any movement around Lieu Truyen Lam?” I asked.

“He believed it.” The corner of Tham Uyen's lips curled into a faint smile:

"Early this morning, he ordered someone to take Ly Nham's wind and harp out of the porcelain vase, then burned it right in front of me."

“He also said, the treasurer Tien Thong of Tu Bao Trai, he will come to see him himself.”

“Tu Thanh Vi, your uncle is a smart person.”

“He knows how to choose.”

I'm not surprised either. A person like Lieu Truyen Lam can climb to the position of Household Minister without any backing forces. What he relies on is absolutely not only integrity and decency. In the heart of the coffin, there are already mountains and rivers. I just... gave you a chance to turn your heart's plans into reality.

“What about Bach Ngoc Duong?”

Tham Uyen looked at me, a trace of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

“You really… invited him?”

“He came last night.”

I simply recounted the conditions Bach Ngoc Duong proposed along with our agreement. After listening, Tham Uyen fell into silence for a long time. He looked at me, his eyes filled with surprise, and a hint of...appreciation that even he hadn't noticed.

“Tu Thanh Vi, you always surprise me.”

He said sincerely.

“A Household Minister holds the royal purse.”

"The world's number one magic thief who can stir up the winds and clouds of rivers and lakes."