Upon hearing her words, Suyang’s face turned incredibly grim.
Of all things to mention, she had to mention the Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng. That ginseng had long been used up, and only the Emperor and himself knew this secret.
It was his idea to dissuade those envious of the Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng and to deter them from targeting the palace. That’s why the ginseng was listed among the rewards.
Who would have expected that these two young women, would know so much about the Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng?
Who in the world are these two?
"Who... Who are you really?"
"Do you need to know?"
Lin Caisang gave him a slight smile, her clear eyes unblinkingly fixed on Suyang.
Facing her smile, her gaze, Suyang felt as if someone was strangling him. At this moment, he felt exposed, like any secret would be instantly laid bare in front of this young woman’s eyes.
"Alright, since you don’t fancy the Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng, I, the National Teacher, will return to the palace and inform the Emperor. We can exchange it with other gifts," He spoke in a low voice.
Who is this young woman? How did she get her hands on the secrets of the Wei royal family? Is there anything she doesn’t know?
Is there anything left for him to hide?
"I hope so." Lin Caisang pursed her lips and replied.
"Since the great National Teacher himself has come to invite me, I might as well accompany you. Blackie, let’s go."
As she spoke, she let out a loud cry.
Before her voice had faded, everyone saw a black shadow dart in from outside and stop at her feet.
As soon as they recognized what the shadow was, someone screamed.
Sitting in his sedan chair, Suyang was truly frightened and his limbs went limp. He feared nothing except leopards, especially black leopards.
He had once been bitten by a black leopard.
Previously, the leopard had been far away. But now, in the tavern’s hall, it was practically in front of him.
He felt that a simple movement would allow him to feel the leopard’s warmth.
"Go, let’s get out of here quickly."
Without bothering about Lin Caisang anymore, he tremblingly ordered his bearers to leave quickly.
"Tsk, look at these people."
Lin Caisang watched Suyang’s retreating figure, faster than even a rabbit, and laughed out loud.
Then, she slowly turned her gaze to the other people.
"Rest assured, everyone. My Blackie doesn’t bite good people. As long as you don’t provoke him, he’s very well-behaved."
That’s a black leopard, a beast, for heaven’s sake! How could the word ’well-behaved’ apply to it?
Not biting humans, who are you trying to fool? Have you ever seen a wild beast that doesn’t bite?
"Miss, shall we... proceed then?"
Caught between a rock and a hard place, the manager could only summon his courage to invite Lin Caisang to the National Teacher’s mansion.
"Alright, lead the way." Lin Caisang nodded.
"Wait, wait a minute."
The waiter, seeing Lin Caisang about to leave, plucked up his courage to intercept her and Sui Ziyou, despite his fear of the black leopard.
"Miss, you haven’t paid for your meal yet," he reminded her, trembling.
Lin Caisang raised an eyebrow and glanced at the manager.
The manager immediately frowned at the interruption and angrily kicked the waiter.