Chapter 76: Imminent Departure (2/2)

“Understood.” The guard reached out to open the door and politely gestured for Bai Luochu to enter.

The moment Bai Luochu stepped into the study room, the guard closed the door tightly.

“It seems like… you have made a decision?” Pei Rumo was writing with his brush and acted as though he wasn’t concerned about the matter.

If there wasn’t anything in it for him, he wouldn’t summon Bai Luochu. She didn’t try to evade the question and gave him a concise reply, “That’s right. It is something that originally belongs to me. It’s only natural for me to take it back.”

“Do you know how difficult it is to snatch the general's residence back from your uncle? Even if you manage to do it, after your uncle’s squandering, you will be taking back an empty shell. An empty shell riddled with debts. It’s a huge problem!” Pei Rumo got louder as he spoke and was obviously trying to use his words to frighten Bai Luochu.

How could Bai Luochu allow herself to be intimidated by him?

“I understand. Isn’t that why I am coming to you for help?” The corner of Bai Luochu’s mouth curled upwards and it seemed like a plot had formed in her head.

When Pei Rumo heard the words ‘coming to you for help’, his hand suddenly became heavy. His almost complete piece of work was ruined with a huge spot of ink. He stopped whatever he was doing and prepared to carry out a proper conversation with Bai Luochu. He wanted to see what this lass was up to now.

“I’m not a sentimental person. If you think that you can make use of this imaginary ‘friendship’ for me to help you, I advise you to get lost right now.” Pei Rumo fiddled with his jade thumb ring and spun it around.

Bai Lucohu couldn’t help but laugh and thought it was fortunate that she came prepared. Otherwise, her trip would be wasted.

“After so long, I will really be an ignorant fool if I fail to understand your temperament. Since I dare to come to you for help, it’s obvious that I am prepared. The only problem is whether or not you are willing to make a deal with me, Your Highness.”

Right at this moment, Pei Rumo vaguely saw a fox’s tail growing out of Bai Luochu’s back. He couldn’t help but curse in his heart and thought that Pei Qingfeng had corrupted this lass. When Bai Luochu initially arrived at the residence, the only thing she had was a bad temper. She was still a frank and straightforward person. However, after spending so much time with Pei Qingfeng, she learned how to plot against people.

“Tell me about the deal you wish to make.” Pei Rumo continued to play with his jade thumb ring and acted indifferently.

The two of them were stuck in discussion for almost two hours. When Bai Luochu saw how hesitant Pei Rumo was, she said, “Your Highness has an afternoon to consider. If you make up your mind to work with me, just host a banquet in the reception pavilion. It will be a farewell dinner for me and it will also mean that we are in agreement. If you do not wish to work with me, you don’t have to do anything. I will simply eat in my chamber and I will leave tomorrow morning. I will not stand in your way in the future. You should consider it carefully as my conditions are excellent. If you need me to do anything in the future, I’m afraid you will have to pay a high price.”