In his desire to seize the treasure without resorting to a brute-force raid, he could only rely on deception. He hoped to use Xiaopang to bamboozle the Taifu Imperial Family into parting with what he wanted without a single blade being drawn—that would unquestionably be the best outcome possible.
He Xiaoyu cast a deep, searching look at Su Chen, harboring more than a little skepticism in her heart. Yet, owing to the special circumstances at hand, she still chose to half-believe him.
"Her Majesty is occupied and temporarily unable to grant an audience."
Chapter 796