However, Lu Fenglang raised his eyes and looked at Liu Rushi, who appeared calm and composed, and asked, "Minister, before departing, did the Emperor... give you any other instructions? If this alliance cannot be secured... how should we respond? If so, please inform the two of us in advance, so we can be prepared."
Lu Fenglang had always greatly admired Bai Qingyan, after all, Bai Qingyan was their Zhou founding Emperor, and in just two years since ascending the throne, he had accomplished many things others deemed impossible. She knew Bai Qingyan was someone who looked three steps ahead and always made two preparations, so she was certain Bai Qingyan had other instructions, and could not merely hope to subdue the Dongyi Kingdom with "coercion and incentives."
Liu Rushi lowered his eyes, only staring at the glass lamp in front of him...
