Elder Jin Chan slapped his thigh and said, "Brother Chen, you're right!"
Mother Gu also nodded gently, yes, you really can't just take people at their word, otherwise there's nothing to negotiate.
We might as well just follow their demands; doesn't that make us their slaves?
The applause from Elder Jin Chan and the contemplation from Mother Gu immediately made everyone realize, yes, we can't fall into their rhythm. All at once, everyone reacted and began whispering among themselves.
"That was close. If Mr. Chen hadn't reminded us, we really would have fallen into the enemy's trap."
"Yes, the Ruyang King is too insidious, testing us like this right from the start."
...
Listening to the hushed discussions of the group, Elder Xie's face looked very unpleasant because indeed he was using his clout to fake the Holy Decree, or it was guided by an expert.
The Ruyang King's demand was just one: to deliver the Commandery Princess unharmed within two hours.
