So, listening to Kou Yu's words, Qiu Tu maintained a composed expression, but inwardly, he shook his head slightly.
Compared to the deeply calculating Princess Xi, Kou Yu was clearly still a bit inexperienced. At the very least, he couldn't convince Qiu Tu....
However, Qiu Tu indeed had yet to fully grasp the situation, so he wasn't in a hurry to pick a side.
Thus, facing Kou Yu, he considered his words carefully and said, "Lord Kou, you worry too much."
"I'm merely the Speaker of Dongye State for the Eighth Sanctuary. My authority is limited to Dongye State. Matters such as diplomacy with the Sixth Sanctuary are beyond my jurisdiction, let alone being able to meddle in the affairs of the higher-ups of the Sanctuary."
"And precisely because of this, I declined Princess Xi's invitation."
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Kou Yu displayed a satisfied expression. He nodded slightly and then said, "With that assurance from Speaker Qiu, I can rest easy."
