Chapter 457 - Numerous Masters Gathered at One Place (1/2)

“I’m merely a common woman. How am I worthy of associating with someone of such high social standing as you?”

Hongyu’s was immediately wary. The reason she was able to survive in a place like Huichun House was because she was highly observant and was very skilled in assessing situations.

If she got sucked into the whirlpool of the plan of these people, eventually, she might not even know how she died.

“Simple. You only have to be my witness.”

As the inspector hidden behind his black coat spoke, there was disdain in his voice.

Perhaps in their eyes, people like Hongyu were like trash that they would readily sacrifice them anytime.

She should be grateful that she was even a bit useful to them today.

Hongyu certainly did not think in this way. At one glance, she could tell that these people were up to no good.

Naturally, she was aware that they wanted her dead.

On the surface, Hongyu did not dare to show her sentiments.

She kept her eyes low and pretended to be submissive at least until she got through the current danger.

“I, Hongyu, am only a commoner. How would I be of any help to you, my lord?”

With her heart beating hard like a drum, Hongyu tried to offer an excuse.

However, the investigator seemed determined as he commanded her, saying, “Of course you will be of use to us. In a few days, someone will bring you to another place. When you get there, you will answer the people’s questions accordingly. When you accomplish your mission, you may return to Huichun House to be the courtesan there again. You’ll be able to live a good life then. It’ll definitely be better than being a farmer here.”

Hongyu found the words of the investigator repulsive.

She was merely something they could toy around, but what right did they have to do so? She was once a good girl until these evil people made her a prostitute and became hated by her family. What right did these people of high status make use of her?

Perhaps, Hongyu had never experienced such sentiments before.

However, after being dealt so much cruelly that she almost felt hopeless, she was just beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

She had hoped that she could lead a quiet and peaceful life from now on, but these people right in front of her eyes had shattered her hope.

She could feel her rage rising and trying to break free.

Nevertheless, the pride deep inside her had calmed her and she soon was able to conceive a plan.

However, all that was crossed her mind was unknown to the investigator and the burly men.

To them, she was merely a tool for them to achieve their goal.

“Looks like it’s some fantastic mission. Who will Hongyu testify for, my lord, the investigator?”

Hongyu finally lifted her head and she was wearing the most charming smile on her face.

Although her clothes were plain, she possessed the innate beauty and talent to please men with her charming smile.

To the investigator, this woman had simply straightened her ideas. Or perhaps people like Hongyu was unable to resist his offer after all.

“You’re doing the right thing. Prostitutes are generally heartless, that’s the real you. In a while, someone will tell you where you’ll be sent to. As for being the witness, someone would ask if you are Sumei’s sister and you are to answer that you indeed are her sister. If someone asks who Sumei is, you are to answer with certainty that it is Lin Mengya.”

Lin Mengya? Hongyu took a moment to recover from her daze as she remembered that Lin Mengya was Princess Yu’s maiden name.

A wave of shock went through her. Were these people trying to frame Princess Yu?

No way! Princess Yu was the only person who showed kindness to her. Hongyu had done Princess Yu wrong for Sumei’s sake. This time, she would not make the same mistake again!

However, on the surface, she had put on an awkward expression as if she had been put in a difficult position.

“My lord, you’re making things very difficult for me.”

There was a bashful look in her eyes and she squeezed her hands nervously with a girlish demeanor.

“You don’t dare to?”

Despite not being able to see the eyes of the investigator, his severe cold voice made the men in the room inhale in nervousness.

“No, no, no, I wouldn’t dare to defy you, but Lin Mengya was such a famous character. Who would believe the words of a courtesan like me? It doesn’t really matter if people disregard me, but your great plan would be upset.”

She sounded bashful and looked pitiful.

However, Hongyu found it strange that all the men in the room were staring at her.

She certainly found such interest familiar.

The strange thing was that the investigator did not seem moved. The investigator still sounded as if he found her repulsive.

Could it be that the investigator was not a man?

While Hongyu pondered over this, the investigator spoke.

“You don’t have to bother. I’ve made all the necessary arrangements. You just have to insist that Lin Mengya was your lost sister. There’ll be someone else who will substantiate your statement. Alright, that’s it. You will wait here until the day breaks. Then, someone will come here to bring you over.”

When the investigator was done talking, he, clustered around by the rest of the men, left the room.

Although the men seemed to look at her excitedly, it appeared that they did not dare to lay their hands on her because of the investigator.

Hongyu, whose hands and feet had been bound was beginning to feel numb and tired on her limbs. She immediately gave the man lagging behind a pleading look and said, “Hey, brother, my hands are numb from being tied up. Would you please loosen the rope a little?”