After leaving the workshop, they got into the carriage; Ren Huai and Steward Xu both appeared utterly exhausted.
Even though the weather wasn't hot, both men had sweat beading on their foreheads.
Steward Xu whispered, "Young Master Ren, it seems we can't lower the price."
Ren Huai gritted his teeth, "I truly misjudged her. Monarch Lu Xiang is not someone who is easily deceived. Look at the things she says, every time she hits the mark in our plans."
Steward Xu asked, "What do we do now? Do we proceed with the business deal?"
"Proceed!" Ren Huai said through gritted teeth, "But let's let her cool off a bit. I see she doesn't want to lose our partnership either. If we don't make a move, she'll be the one who gets anxious."
