He could agree to all the other conditions, but Teng Shang did not dare agree to let their soldiers escort him back.
Having been in a position of power for so many years, he naturally knew what this meant. Inviting the wolf into the sheepfold—this alone would be enough to strip him of any standing in Eastern Yi.
"I can promise more gold and silver goods, but there is no need for your country's escort."
Gu Wenheng looked at him as if he were a fool. "If you leave and never return, wouldn't I be throwing money into a bottomless pit? Do you think I would make such a losing deal?"
Prince Zuo Tengshang was speechless. He felt like he had just been insulted again, but he didn't know exactly where the insult lay.
He Gaofei spoke up at this moment. "My lord, there is absolutely no need for us to take a risk for this. I think this Prince is simply scheming against us. It's better to have someone take him away."
