Chapter 561

Thinking of the purpose of this visit, he immediately spoke to Gao Yang, "I, the Imperial Prince, have long heard of the great name of Lord Gao. Seeing you today, you are truly extraordinary."

"Xue Yao, didn't you tell me every single day how much you admired Lord Gao? How is it that now that you see him, you've even forgotten to pay your respects?"

Upon hearing Zhao Yuheng's words, Mu Mu Xue Yao bowed slightly to pay her respects to Gao Yang.

"This humble girl, Mu Mu Xue Yao, greets Lord Gao!"

"Lord Gao punishes corrupt merchants and destroys locusts to save the people; it truly fills this humble girl with admiration!"

Hearing the voice, Gao Yang looked toward Mu Mu Xue Yao.

Mu Mu Xue Yao was dressed in a long blue gown, her waist seemingly so slender it could be encircled by one hand. Her features were exquisite, almost flawless, and her collarbones were high and fair. Her red lips were touched with a hint of rouge, making them appear all the more alluring.

But the most eye-catching feature of all was a pair of massive thunder-clappers!

The eyes she turned toward Gao Yang held a hint of shyness, though Gao Yang knew very well that this was deliberately feigned. Yet, looking at her, one could not help but want to pull her into one's arms and dote on her thoroughly.

This Zhao Kingdom had truly spared no expense!

Gao Yang deliberately let a look of astonishment surface in the depths of his eyes.

Seeing this, Zhao Yuheng picked up a cup of hot tea, a smile playing on the corners of his mouth, his heart settling with certainty!

"Lord Gao, what do you think of Xue Yao?"

Zhao Yuheng took a sip of hot tea and spoke.

"She is worthy of being the First Imperial Prince's maidservant. Her peerless beauty is rarely seen even across the Seven Kingdoms. The First Imperial Prince is truly blessed!"

Gao Yang's tone carried a hint of envy, and even a profound sense of regret.

In reality, these words gave Zhao Yuheng the room he needed to maneuver!

Seeing this, Zhao Yuheng immediately said with a smile, "Lord Gao, you misunderstand. Although Xue Yao is my maidservant, I treat her like family, and to this day, she remains a maiden!"

"Very well! Since Xue Yao has long admired Lord Gao, and you and I have hit it off at first sight, today I, the Imperial Prince, shall gift Xue Yao to Lord Gao. I only hope that in the future, Lord Gao will speak well of my Zhao Kingdom!"

Hearing Zhao Yuheng's words, Mu Mu Xue Yao also hurriedly bowed to Gao Yang, her voice soft and delicate as she said, "Lord Gao, from now on, Xue Yao will follow you. I am willing to be your beast of burden!"

Hearing this, Gao Yang immediately straightened his back, standing as upright as a pine!

"Jade may be shattered, but its whiteness cannot be changed; bamboo may be burned, but its joints cannot be destroyed. Even if the body dies, one's name can be inscribed in the annals of history! First Imperial Prince, what are you doing?"

"If you wish to bribe this official to speak for the Zhao Kingdom, then the First Imperial Prince has misjudged his man!"

Gao Yang narrowed his eyes, his face full of righteousness.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuheng was left stunned.

You are a renowned Poisonous Strategist, capable of concocting any vicious scheme!

And now you refuse to accept a bribe?

Could he have truly misjudged him?

No, that's not right. If he were truly angry, he should be driving them away now, yet Gao Yang had made no such move!

Clap! Clap!

Zhao Yuheng clapped his hands.

Two of his subordinates immediately exited the room and soon brought in a chest from the carriage.

Then, the chest was opened.

A full chest of gold ingots, pearls, and jade radiated a mesmerizing luster!

Zhao Yuheng said with a smile, "Minister Gao, I came in a hurry; please accept these meager gifts as a token of my respect!"

"I have specifically given orders that no one else will see this, so I ask Lord Gao to accept them with peace of mind!"

Gao Yang's pupils instantly constricted; his eyes seemed to have been blinded by the brilliance!

This money was not like the loot confiscated from the Prince of Rong's mansion!

This was not only safe to accept, but safe to spend!

The next second.

Mu Mu Xue Yao felt her body suddenly pulled away by a great force, and she couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise!

"Ah!"

Then, she felt a large hand around her slender waist and a head resting against her ample bosom.

Gao Yang looked at Zhao Yuheng and let out a burst of hearty laughter.

"First Imperial Prince, your judgment of people is truly spot on!" ===== CHAPTER 563 =====