Although Madam Shexiang wore a black veil, Yuan Shikai was certain that her expression beneath it was quite a sight.
Hishiri Adashino came running back at that moment. Though she had no idea how Yuan Shikai had done it, the initiative was back in their hands now.
Hishiri Adashino said, "I wonder what the renowned Madam Shexiang intends to offer as compensation to my dear. Dear, you mustn't ask for too much."
Hishiri Adashino wrapped both hands around one of Yuan Shikai's arms and pulled it into her embrace before continuing,
"But you can't ask for too little either, or Madam will be too embarrassed. Isn't that right, Madam?"
Hishiri Adashino had turned into a scheming innocent, and her syrupy, barbed tone made Madam Shexiang want to tear her to pieces.
But as the one who made the rules, she absolutely could not be the one to break them. She had personally agreed to those terms just moments ago.
If she went back on her word now, she would disgrace Lord Van-Fem. That was something she could never do.
Madam Shexiang said, "My deepest apologies. As for the compensation I promised you, honored guest, you may make any request you wish. So long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."
Yuan Shikai said, "Oh? Anything within your power?"
Madam Shexiang seemed to have made up her mind. "So long as it is reasonable and within my power, anything is acceptable. If your request is unreasonable or beyond my capabilities, then you cannot blame me."
"You only have one chance to make a request. I hope you will seize this opportunity wisely."
Madam Shexiang's meaning was simple: reasonable and within her power. If his request was unreasonable and beyond what she could do, then it would simply be