Chapter 259: The Needle is Sharp but so are Words (1/2)
After a long time, Bai Luochu laughed softly and said, “Haha, I didn’t know that Your First Highness is actually a person that likes to joke around. I didn’t think that the imperial clansmen of the Cloud Water Nation are all improper in their conduct... If Your First Highness wants to arrange men by my side, you should probably ask for my opinion, right?”
“Even if you don’t agree, will the outcome change? I think not. Even if I agree now, I can return and send them out again, isn’t that right?” Pei Rumo seemed to be declaring war on Bai Luochu.
“From Your First Highness’ words, it seems like you don’t wish to carry out negotiations. In Your First Highness’ opinion, if I can avoid Pei Qingfeng’s men today, what makes you think your men will be able to keep an eye on me?” Bai Luochu saw that Pei Rumo wasn’t willing to take a step back and immediately broke out into threats.
When Pei Rumo heard Bai Luochu’s words, he suddenly noticed that something was off. Bai Luochu was actually able to avoid detection by Pei Qingfeng and meet him at the teahouse, alone.
This was also the reason for why Bai Luochu insisted for Cai Ling to deliver the invitation to the First Prince’s residence the day before. Even if Pei Qingfeng were to show up, Bai Luochu would still have her ways of sending Pei Qingfeng out so that she could have a proper negotiation with Pei Rumo. But by doing so, she would have one less bargaining chip in her hand. Even if her negotiation with Pei Rumo was successful, it was inevitable that she would suffer some losses. However, if Pei Qingfeng didn’t appear from the start to the end, it would be easier to deal with Pei Rumo. The two princes’ secret guards were evenly matched and if she was able to avoid Pei Qingfeng’s secret guard, she would naturally be able to avoid Pei Rumo’s secret guard. Pei Rumo didn’t need Bai Luochu to spell it out for him.
“Fine, what do you want?” Pei Rumo closed his eyes and frowned while asking Bai Luochu.
Bai Luochu finally let out a breath of relief after hearing his response. She had won the bold gamble and she turned to him and fearlessly asked, “Isn’t Your First Highness being too anxious? I know what is happening and I am not a person who is greedy and would ask for unreasonable conditions. Right now, I simply wish for Your First Highness to withdraw your men. I do not wish to be monitored constantly as I feel like a golden sparrow in a cage right now. I cannot eat or sleep properly.”
Seeing how reasonable Bai Luochu sounded, Pei Rumo knew that he had no choice but to agree. Why would he waste anymore of his time. After all, everything had a limit and if he needed her to do him a favor, this would serve as a bottom line, right?
Bai Luochu squinted her eyes in response. The poison needle was already prepared in her hand. She was currently evenly matched against Pei Rumo and her spiritual energy was stronger than him. If there was a confrontation, it was possible for her to use her hidden weapon to subdue him.
Pei Rumo saw the wary look in Bai Luochu’s eyes and immediately clarified himself. He was afraid she would try to move against him because of her anger. “Hold on... I will not propose any unreasonable conditions. Why don’t you listen to me before making a decision? Everything can be discussed considering we are such great friends.”
Bai Luochu heard Pei Rumo’s words and withdrew her murderous aura. However, the poison needle remained in her hand. She spoke sarcastically, “Haha, what do you mean great friends? Your First Highness has the audacity to talk about friendly relationships? Whatever… Tell me your condition. If it is a reasonable demand, I will accept it. If it isn’t… we can restart negotiations.”