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After obtaining what he wanted, Shangguan Xuanyi proposed a farewell: "Your Majesty, since our matter is settled, I would excuse myself. Once the 100,000 taels of silver arrive at the post station, I will release the Second Prince."

Once Shangguan Xuanyi's words fell, Xiao'er added, "Yes, money and goods change hands simultaneously!"

Nangong Emperor: What does she mean by 'money and goods change hands simultaneously'...could she phrase it in a way that's less distressing for people?

Nevertheless, the Nangong Emperor was inevitably vexed, having lost a piece of territory for no reason, paid out 100,000 taels, and been looked at like a fool by emissaries from the Eastern Jin Dynasty and Korea. He was in such a worried and irritable state, fearing that at any moment he would order the execution of these two. He couldn't be bothered to say anymore, and wished for them to disappear from his presence as soon as possible. Thus, he nodded.