'By sending the Commandery Princess, Prince Qinghe shows his sincerity. He's also incredibly wealthy. So, even if we have to share the reward, we should still be able to get what we want.'
With this in mind, Zong Chengze smiled broadly and bowed with cupped hands to Princess Qingyue. "We are humbled that the Princess has come to greet us personally. We are unworthy of such an honor."
One party was eager to build ties while the other had requests of its own, making the conversation between Zong Chengze's group and Princess Qingyue quite amicable.
The only point of discord was a young woman in her retinue. Her attitude toward Zhong Ming and the others was cold, even tinged with unconcealed arrogance.
However, given Princess Qingyue's friendly attitude, Zhong Ming and the others didn't say much.
And so, under Princess Qingyue's guidance, the group was led to a luxurious estate.
