"Um, well... since everyone knows our benefactor, why don't we find somewhere to sit down for a meal and have a proper chat?" Feiying hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over, raising a hand in an attempt to break the deadlock.
"Since General Yao Guang knows my lord and has received aid from his Artifacts, there is nothing more to discuss. General Yao Guang may accompany us." Pearl did not respond to Feiying's suggestion. Instead, she coolly delivered her conclusion outright.
"Lady Pearl truly is understanding." Yao Guang praised her with a smile.
"It was all so sudden, and I arrived in haste without preparing even a small gift. I hope General Yao Guang will forgive the discourtesy." Pearl's tone remained polite yet distant.
"I should be the one saying that. My lord has gained such a wise military advisor at his side, yet I knew nothing of it. That is truly a failure on my part as a friend." The smile on Yao Guang's face grew brighter, but her words were razor-sharp.
Beside them, Feiying's gaze shifted back and forth between Yao Guang and Pearl.
Uh... why did it feel like, even though these two were speaking politely and agreeing to cooperate, the invisible smell of gunpowder in the air was somehow getting stronger?!
"Since General Yao Guang arrived first, while my lord later chose me as his advisor... then General Yao Guang truly ought to reflect more on her own shortcomings." Pearl spoke again, her tone still steady, but her choice of words subtly precise.
"Lady Pearl is right." Yao Guang nodded with a smile.
Yet Feiying, looking at Yao Guang's gentle smile, inexplicably shuddered.
Boss Yao's smile felt a little dangerous...
"Aha... um! Speaking of which, Boss Yao, how did you and our benefactor meet?" Feiying hurriedly