A shrewd glint flickered in Wang Li's eyes behind the White Eagle Mask as he addressed Song Jingyan, his voice laced with a hint of diplomacy.
"Esteemed Madam Song," he began, "the news of Patriarch Song Weiguang's delegation not reaching your esteemed manor has deeply troubled the Xia Family. You see, as you may be aware, a trade agreement was established between our esteemed families, one that Patriarch Song himself accepted with great enthusiasm."
He paused, allowing the weight of his words to settle before continuing. "The Xia Family values this partnership greatly. We believe a strong trade alliance between our families would benefit both parties immensely. Therefore, we wish to assure you of our continued commitment to this agreement."
A flicker of understanding crossed Song Jingyan's features. The communication talisman from her husband mentioned a trade agreement, and it all seemed to line up with Wang Li's words.