Chapter 7 (Part 3)
Some people's curiosity just get the best of them, if they do not get an answer, they will keep on thinking about it, which is why Bing’er is currently in an abandoned alley.
The quiet morning was unlike the bustling night. Heading towards Yi Hong’s back door, Bing’er thought about the scene she saw last night. Finally, taking advantage when Dong Fang Ling was busy with his meetings, she took the opportunity to sneak out. Because of his distrust, he had been following her non stop! He was even worse than her father, but although she complained, at the same time, she enjoy his company.
"What are you doing here, young lady Lou?" As she looked towards the back door, a clear voice was heard, accompanied by a tall stature who came to her side. It was the Jade Hunter.
Binger could not conceal her surprise, how did she come in contact with him again? Putting together with what occurred that night, was he tracking a case?
"Then why would you be here as well?"
The investigation of his… would it be the same one that she is concerning of? He did not answer, but only looked at her right arm and asked with concern: "How is your injury? I am sorry to have hurt you."
"It’s already fine." Her eyes twitched and she looked at him... this man’s attitude towards her compared to yesterday was quite a difference! He was not this polite that night, and even more strange, he apologized to her.
"That's good." He let out a signed and seemed to looked relieved, his actions caused Bing’er to take another look at him.
They no longer spoke, both seemed to be in their own thoughts. Looking at the building Bing’er said, "That night, when I snuck into Yi Hong to steal a life contact document, I found something strange unexpectedly." Binger looked at him, and did not want to miss his expression, if she is right, he will need her help.
Her words caught his attention, his eyes flashed of a certain thought, looking at her beautiful face.
"What did you find?"
Her crafty eyes watching his deadpan expression, and delicately replied: "In a small shed, I found were filled with about a dozen girls, and the windows and door were all locked and covered; if I had to guess, you are tracing this case, correct? "
His eyes passed a touch of aeration, this woman is not only intelligent but also courageous, he now understand Dong Fang Ling would be attracted to her. "You’ve guessed right." He simply admitted.
"I am willing to inform you of the details, or I can help you personally, maybe." Her clear eyes flashed with anticipation, if he agrees, then she can take advantage to make a request.
Jade Hunter looked at Bing’er and slowly revealed the information about this long lasted case: "About a month ago, when I was at the town of Baiyang, I’ve noticed many young females would go missing without a trace. Despite how hard the officials tried, they could not find any leads. So I suspected that it was the work of human traffickers. This has followed through five towns, each with the same situation, but when I investigated Luoyang, there was not any news of missing girls.
Originally, I was glad that the city of Luoyang City were not experiencing this problem, but I felt something was amiss. So I boldly assumed that the traffickers had placed all of the kidnapped girls here, in Luoyang City. And I was correct, after I searched all the brothels in Luoyang City, I found in Yi Hong’s courtyard, some of the missing girls. I suspect that this is not an ordinary human trafficking, but that there are some people who are working in the shadows. "
The more Bing’er listened, the more shocked she became. Her guess was correct after all! Those girls were all there against their will.
"I suppose you have a good idea of who the person pulling the strings is, just you do not have the evidence to support, am I right?"
His handsome face at first showed shock, but a hearty laugh soon followed. He looked admiringly at her, and secretly praised her wits.
"Young miss Luo, you are indeed smart. Yes, I have already guessed who the person manipulating in the shadow is.”
"Who is it?"
"Luoyang City’s Magistrate, Liu Huanchang."
Bing’er was shocked at the startling news. How could it be the magistrate of Luoyang! Why would he break the law when he clearly should govern it?! "Why is it him? What reason would he do such a thing?"
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