Huo Qingtong had not expected to be turned away at the door. In her view, even if Song Qingshu did not agree to an alliance, he should at least have gone through the motions to save face. Who could have imagined that he would simply refuse to see her?
Had she not had other ties holding her back, she would have turned around and left in a situation like this. But she bore the fate and future of her people on her shoulders. She had come to the Central Plains this time to seek out potential allies, so enduring a little humiliation was no great matter.
With that thought, Huo Qingtong calmed down considerably. After all, she was the leader of one side and could distinguish between benefits and harms. She was not comparable to those spoiled young ladies.
Since he had told her to wait, then she would wait outside the door. Perhaps when he came out later, he would feel somewhat apologetic. Then she could gain a little initiative in the negotiations.
But then her cheeks suddenly flushed, because she could faintly hear sounds coming from inside the room. Though the sounds were deliberately muffled, she was standing right by the door, and as a martial artist, how could she fail to hear them?
Although Huo Qingtong was still an untouched maiden, she was the leader of one side, capable of commanding armies and serving as a minister. Naturally, she was not like those sheltered young ladies who knew nothing of such matters. After listening briefly, she understood what those sounds were.
That left her in an awkward position. Should she continue waiting here? As a young woman, how could she possibly bear it? But if she left at once, it would seem that she lacked sincerity...
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