For a long while, Jia Heming remained silent.
"Lord, I still believe it's too risky! Regardless of Ah-Ye and the others' prowess, we'd be on hostile turf. Both General Sun and Prefect Liu harbor animosity toward us. I fear they won't extend courtesies when push comes to shove. If conflict erupts, wouldn't it be…"
"Anze Province can't afford to lose you! Without you, it would fall apart. If anyone should go, let it be me."
Shao Yunduan chuckled softly. "I won't mince words with them; I'll just play it by ear. Qi still holds sway in the Northwest Army, and he wouldn't dare harm me unless he's lost his senses. But you, you're in a different position. It could end badly for you. Besides, Sun Pu may not be inclined to have a civil conversation with you."
They had their differences from the outset, and as for Prefect Liu, negotiation wasn't even an option.
Shao Yunduan had to leverage his Qi identity to assert dominance.
Jia Heming was left speechless.
