"Conditions." After a long silence, Chu Yuxiao suddenly uttered two words.

His voice was deep and resonant, clearly reaching the top of the city tower, not in a negotiating tone, but more like an order.

Cang Mo had to admit, Chu Yuxiao was a very formidable character.

It was because of his formidability that he resorted to this threatening tactic.

Glancing sidelong at Su Yan, he laughed and said:

"My condition is simple: withdraw from Cangyue Country immediately and announce to the world that you will not invade Cangyue Country for the next five years."

As soon as these words were spoken, people from the Great Nan Dynasty started to stir.

They had already captured more than half of Cangyue Country’s cities, to withdraw completely now would mean all efforts in vain.

Moreover, not invading for five years...

Five years could change many things.

By then, attacking again would likely not be as easy.

Chu Yuxiao’s gaze slowly moved from Su Yan’s face to Cang Mo’s face, and he said coldly: "I can agree to withdraw from Cangyue Country immediately. This is my final concession."

This meant he was only agreeing to half of the condition.

Cang Mo did not back down, smiling as he said:

"I’ve heard that in the Imperial Palace of the Great Nan Dynasty, the Empress Mrs. Su is the sole favorite. It seems to be true now. But, it also shows that in your heart, she is not as important."

His words were not only for Chu Yuxiao but also for Su Yan to hear.

He wanted Su Yan to realize that in Chu Yuxiao’s heart, she is just like this.

If he truly loved her, he would not care about anything for her safety, rather than haggling here.

Su Yan coldly glanced at Cang Mo, and when she looked at Chu Yuxiao, there was no resentment in her eyes, but rather understanding.

She understood his intention.

If he readily agreed to Cang Mo, he might become even more demanding.

She knew well how he felt about her, there was no need for others to know...

Seeing her gaze, Chu Yuxiao felt warmth in his heart, but more so, he was worried about her.

He did not know how long she had been captured by Cang Mo, nor did he know if she had suffered...

The hand holding the reins remained tightly gripped, without the slightest relaxation.