Although he'd guessed the possible intentions behind Emperor Xia's summons, Yuan Bao could not speak out proactively, as he was the victim.
How this matter would be resolved depended on the conditions Emperor Xia would offer.
In trade, the principle is to ask for the sky and pay from the ground.
But this matter was different from trade.
In trade, it's like Zhou Yu striking Huang Gai, one willingly strikes, and the other willingly takes.
But this situation was very different.
Because the power dynamics between the parties were very unequal.
With unequal status, naturally, one couldn't have too many expectations.
The situation was akin to being the fish on the chopping block.
Of course, Yuan Bao was in a much better position than the fish.
At least she had the leverage to negotiate with Emperor Xia.
When it came to it, Yuan Bao actually felt quite confident.
Because Emperor Xia needed her.
