After Councilor Lan returned to the great hall, she took out a scroll and passed it around for the councilors to inspect. "This is the agreement Envoy Zhang gave us."
Daoist Wan glanced at it. Like the pledge they had given Zhang Yu, it bore no signatures, only the seal of a Celestial Xia envoy. Anyone could affix such a seal.
This was really only a token for public display, with no binding force whatsoever. Everything that followed would depend entirely on Zhang Yu's own intentions.
Likewise, aside from certain promises that would need to be fulfilled afterward, they had not truly paid much. They were merely external objects; it would not matter much even if they were thrown away. They did not mind using them to make an attempt.
Councilor Lan said, "Before I returned, Envoy Zhang asked when the things promised to him would be delivered."
Daoist Wan put away the agreement and exchanged a few words with the surrounding councilors. Then he said, "Since it has been settled, give him what should be given. Let us hope he completes the agreement soon."
Councilor Lan said, "Then I shall go make the arrangements."
Daoist Wan said, "Leave these tedious matters to those below, Councilor Lan. Now that this has been settled, we must do our utmost to prevent the various Ways and the Lower Hall from disrupting our plans. We must ensure that the Celestial Xia Delegation returns safely to Celestial Xia."
Councilor Lan's expression grew slightly solemn. This was indeed something they needed to consider.
Once word of this got out, the Lower Hall, at the very least, would certainly be unable to sit still, and the various Ways would surely have other methods as well. If anything went wrong with the delegation on its return journey,