"I told you, with me here, you'll be fine. To tell you the truth, this is also Princess Yinqiu's intention. If those above come down on us, Princess Yinqiu will take full responsibility. You're a grown man. Don't tell me you don't even have the nerve for this."
Young Master Xu's thoughts came through the Spiritual Connection Jade.
Xu Yi sent back his thoughts. "What does this have to do with nerve? You're clearly asking me to step on a land mine. What am I supposed to do to make Third Young Master Yun lose face? Pick a fight with him in front of all these people?"
His heart was weighed down with misery. Being at someone else's mercy was suffocating.
"That's your problem. I told you, if you get this done, you'll owe me a promise. After that, we'll be even. If you keep dragging your feet, then I'll settle old and new scores with you all at once."
Young Master Xu had lost his patience, too.
Xu Yi's thoughts raced as he weighed the risks and rewards. After turning it over and over, he had to admit that offending Young Master Xu carried far greater risks than offending Third Young Master Yun.
Gritting his teeth, he stepped out from the crowd and clasped his hands toward Third Young Master Yun. "Third Young Master, I am but a humble envoy of Jinyang Palace, responsible for escorting guests, and a spokesperson appointed by Princess Yinqiu. I have a few questions for you."
The moment Xu Yi appeared, every eye in the room turned toward him.
Ambassador Hong was both shocked and furious. He pointed at Xu Yi and shouted, "Stand down at once! Who gave you the right to speak?"
At an occasion like this, a mere three-star functionary had