"Wu King Sun Jian! Your state intended to trade your daughter Shangxiang for your return home to enjoy your twilight years in peace. I have granted it. You may leave..."
Who would have thought that just as the Wu State envoys were wondering how to explain themselves, Xiao Ying would take the lead and get straight to the point. His tone was exceptionally forthright and bold, carrying something of the greenwood's freewheeling air!
Was this a kidnapping case?
"What?!"
Sun Jian, who had been sighing with emotion, stiffened. He stared in astonishment and blurted out.
After a pause, his tiger-like aura erupted. He glared furiously at Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Sun Shangxiang, and the others. No wonder such a lineup had been dispatched for the mere diplomatic matter of "ransoming a captive"—even his daughter Sun Shangxiang had come!
"Father King! This matter..."
Sun Ce panicked and hurriedly reminded him in a low voice.
"Impudence!"
An enraged shout rang out, shaking the great hall.
The Great Huan people within the hall immediately raised their guard, their power gathering as though poised to strike. A nearly tangible tide swept up and swiftly locked onto Wu King Sun Jian!
"Your Majesty! This is not the place to discuss matters. Everything must be weighed against the greater good!"
Lu Su stepped forward, seized Sun Jian's wrist, turned sideways to face him directly, and advised him in a grave voice.
"Hmm?"
Sun Jian's heart jolted. As lord and subject who had known each other for many years, they naturally understood one another well. He frowned and fell into thought.
"Father King..."
Sun Shangxiang hesitated before calling softly. She said nothing more, yet Sun Jian's aura abruptly sagged...
"Hmm?"
Xiao Ying gave a soft hum and looked at the Great Huan crowd in the