After Song Tangxue finished speaking, she carefully observed her surroundings but found that there was no one there.

She sneered, "You dare to do it but not admit it? I despise you more and more!"

Zhan Ming, who was hiding in the shadows and preparing to make a quick getaway, couldn't contain his anger after hearing this and stepped forward.

"Your reverse psychology worked, but you'll be disappointed this time. I wasn't here to follow you on purpose; I was on a mission and just happened to run into you!"

He suddenly appeared out of nowhere in front of Song Tangxue, and said these words in a fit of rage.

Song Tangxue was somewhat surprised to see him suddenly appear, but her heart skipped a beat, and she also felt a little disappointed.

But he quickly realized what was happening and said with a frown.

"Are you on a mission here?"

Zhan Ming was usually well-trained and would never waste time talking nonsense, let alone make such a low-level mistake.

But when Song Tangxue asked him a question, he realized that he had let something slip.

If this were my younger self when I was just starting out, I'm afraid even this small mistake would have resulted in my immediate execution.

This is enough to prove the seriousness of the problem, but thankfully, he has long since taken charge of his own affairs.

Who would dare to use this to punish Zhan Ming?

"What's it to you? Didn't I say we have nothing to do with each other anymore? Why should I tell you?"

Song Tangxue then heard Zhan Ming's words, which were clearly still angry.

He was still angry about what happened at the wonton stall last time.

Song Tangxue quickly realized that, under the current circumstances, it was best to calm him down first.

"You're still angry with me because of what happened last time, so I'll apologize."

She paused briefly as she spoke, then continued her sermon earnestly.

“There is a very important friend of mine here. If you really intend to kill him, I cannot stand idly by!”

By the end, Song Tangxue's tone had become extremely serious.

It was clearly a way of telling Zhan Ming her attitude and stance.

Zhan Ming quickly discovered the problem, but chuckled lightly.

"This has nothing to do with me. We broke up a long time ago. Why are you saying these things? Do you want me to go easy on you?"

After he finished speaking, he seemed about to turn and leave, no longer willing to talk to Song Tangxue any further.

Seeing this, Song Tangxue panicked and had no other choice, knowing that once he left, that person would definitely die.

Whether it was the old man or the Ajarn, Song Tangxue wanted to save people.

She had no choice but to drug Zhan Ming first, so in desperation, she quickly took out the medicine she always carried with her.

Zhan Ming never expected Song Tangxue to play dirty tricks on him; he was completely unprepared.

I caught a whiff of a strange fragrance, but when I realized what it was, my eyes widened and I turned around.

He tried to speak, but his strength gave out and he fainted.

Meng Youyu carefully observed from inside, and upon seeing this, she quickly came out to help Song Tangxue, dragging her into the house.

"This man is tall and imposing, definitely an assassin, but he doesn't seem to be one they sent..."

Although Meng Youyu had been observing, she hadn't heard their conversation, and was now making her own guesses.

Song Tangxue knew there was no need to hide it. She hadn't wanted to cause any trouble before, but now that she had found out, she should tell the truth.

"This is an assassin I met by chance, and he has nothing to do with them, so you can rest assured."

After saying that, he looked at Meng Youyu with concern.

“But he came here on a mission, and he’s definitely going to kill the owner of this house. I can’t just stand by and do nothing…”

“You want to save them, but this is a dilemma. This man looks fierce and menacing, and he’s the kind of person who won’t give up until he gets what he wants.”

What Meng Youyu said was true, but even so, Song Tangxue still wanted to do her best.

"It was done by human intervention, to hide him so that others wouldn't see him and we wouldn't be able to explain ourselves."

As she spoke, she took out a small pill, a medicine that could make someone lose their strength.

Zhan Ming is tall and possesses immense strength, but after taking this medicine, he will be powerless to resist it.

With Meng Youyu's help, Song Tangxue quickly made the arrangements.

Little did she know that her desire to hide Zhan Ming had sown the seeds of disaster.

Zhan Ming regained consciousness not long afterward, but looking at the dim environment and feeling his own powerlessness, he was overwhelmed.

He quickly understood what was going on and looked at Song Tangxue beside him.

"Did you drug me?"

Although he already knew the answer, he still asked a question.

Song Tangxue did not deny it, and nodded seriously.

"Yes, I want to talk to you and get you to give up this business deal."

She said she already had someone in mind, and then asked directly.

"Did the Third Prince find you and order you to participate in this battle?"

"I can ignore all of what you're saying, but please give me the antidote as soon as possible, or you know what I can do."

Zhan Ming had become impatient and immediately answered.

Song Tangxue knew even better that if she angered him, he might do something bad.

But now I have no other choice, so I will continue.

"I understand you're just doing this for money, but your target is my friend. Could you please let this go for my sake?"

She paused for a moment while speaking, and then apologized for what had happened earlier.

"I was wrong last time. I was in a bad mood and I didn't pay attention to whether my words were harsh."

"Isn't everything you've said just an attempt to save those two men?"

Zhan Ming chuckled and revealed the truth.

Song Tangxue didn't deny it at all and nodded directly.

"Yes, that's what I think. They've been so good to me, and I don't want my friends to get hurt."

After listening, Zhan Ming did not respond, but instead fell into deep thought.

He was perhaps torn, unsure whether he should show leniency.

Song Tangxue sat there again, leaning against the moonlight, and continued speaking.

"If I were in your shoes today, I would do the same."

Zhan Ming was perhaps troubled by those words, so he simply closed his eyes.

He was no longer willing to speak, but this was already a step forward.

At least it wasn't like before, a cold rejection with no room for negotiation.

"It's getting late, let's talk again tomorrow morning."

This time, Song Tangxue got up and left immediately.

Since Zhan Ming is no longer as assertive as before, it proves that there is still hope for this matter. We need to give him some time to think about it.

Song Tangxue certainly hoped he would give her face, but she also knew...

Zhan Ming's martial arts skills are extremely high. Once he recovers his strength, he may leave directly, making it impossible for me to find him again.