Though Yan Yunlie wore a courteous smile, a chill had risen in his heart.
The reason he had endured for a full two days, waiting until this woman had completely crossed beyond Great Yan's borders before showing himself, was because he had been playing both sides.
If she knew what was good for her and was willing to be won over by the generous benefits he offered, then everyone would be happy. But if she remained stubbornly unyielding...
Once outside Great Yan's territory, if one or two warriors without status died, then even if the Crown Prince noticed something amiss, he would have no evidence against him!
As long as he could kill them to silence them, he would never let trouble burn its way back to him.
Yet he had not expected his little schemes to be seen through as clearly as if he stood naked before this woman in blue!
"Second Prince."
Su Yueli looked at him with an indifferent expression. "I have no interest whatsoever in your Great Yan Imperial House's struggle for power. I came only to obtain medicine and save someone. We each take what we need, nothing more."
"If Your Highness merely wished to get acquainted and offer a greeting along the way, then I accept it. But if you have other designs... I advise you to save your breath. Do not make a fool of yourself."
Hearing this merciless rejection, Yan Yunlie's fake smile froze instantly, and his eyes gradually darkened.
As Great Yan's second prince, when had he ever been looked down upon like this by some mundane warrior?
"Your words... are rather too absolute."
Yan Yunlie gritted his teeth and drew several exquisitely carved jade boxes from his robes.
Suppressing his rage, he said in a low voice, "To be frank,