Cooperation

Qi Haoran's words opened a door for Mu Yangling. One look at her reaction and Qi Haoran knew that it hadn't occurred to her. He snorted and mocked her. "You said you wanted to do business, but you didn't even notice the business that came knocking on your door."

Qi Haoran said seriously, "Go and tell them that outsiders are now prohibited from entering Hanzhong Prefecture. Now, those who can come and go freely are all major merchants. It might take them an entire lifetime to earn the sort of money needed to bribe the government office. Tell them this to make them give up on the idea of going to Hanzhong Prefecture."

Mu Yangling had never done such a thing. After all, he had asked her to inquire about the travel documents, but by doing this, she would be intercepting his business.

Qi Haoran rolled his eyes at her. "You can't set aside your pride, huh. Let them wait. I'll go and see them personally."