Bab 1218: 594 Overwhelming Aura! (Two in One)_5

"General Nangong, don't believe her! She's my sister, and I know her temperament better than anyone. She never had anything resembling credibility!"

Prime Minister Zhuang couldn't possibly stand by and watch the Empress Dowager Zhuang strike a deal with General Nangong. That would cause him to lose his leverage.

Empress Dowager Zhuang pressed on, poking at General Nangong's soft spot, "General Nangong is still hesitant, could it be that you doubt my sincerity? My sole presence here isn't enough to demonstrate my resolve to negotiate with you? The Nangong Family ranks eleventh in Yan Country, whereas though our Zhan Country might be a lesser state, we still have the ability to add splendor to the Nangong Family."

General Nangong's gaze fell upon Xiao Hen's face.

Xiao Hen's hands were bound by ropes by Prime Minister Zhuang's guards, and there he stood under the vast sky, his pride erect, not showing the slightest bit of the fear or disgrace that comes with being trapped.