"Duke Ye, I dare guarantee that this intelligence is absolutely valuable—and it is exclusive, firsthand intelligence!
"At present, aside from my Prince Huan, no one else knows of it!" Tu Chang'an was exceedingly confident.
"My Prince Huan hopes that from now on, he and Duke Ye may keep to separate waters and walk separate roads." Tu Chang'an had laid out the terms.
"Keep to separate waters?"
Ye Zhen snorted coldly, a complicated look flashing through his eyes.
At this moment, the best choice would actually have been to throw Tu Chang'an out.
That was the principle of beating a dog when it had fallen into the water.
Since Prince Huan Ji Ao had reached the point of yielding to Ye Zhen, it meant that Prince Huan Ji Ao's current situation had already become extremely awkward.
If this continued, Prince Huan Ji Ao's very foundation would be damaged.
Otherwise, why would the ever-proud Prince Huan Ji Ao yield to Ye Zhen now?
But this concerned Changle, and Prince Huan Ji Ao was a powerful figure within the imperial clan.
From that standpoint, it was possible that Prince Huan Ji Ao had obtained news concerning Changle.
"Tell me. Let me hear whether this information is worth the price," Ye Zhen said.
Tu Chang'an revealed a troubled expression. "This... Duke Ye, intelligence loses its value the moment it is spoken aloud..."
"My word, Ye Zhen's word, weighs as heavily as nine tripods. Whatever price your information is worth, that is the price it will receive! And if you keep babbling like this, then please leave. I have no time to waste on you!"
"Men, see the guest out!"
At those words, Tu Chang'an grew anxious. "Duke Ye... this..." Seeing Ye Zhen rise to leave, Tu Chang'an finally let out a long sigh. "Fine.