Ashina's eyes flew open. Her uncle was sounding smug, she hated it when he sounded like that.? "Hey you swain! Why are you looking at my business associate in that manner, get lost!" Gonzalo commanded. Ashina reluctantly left the palace hall. She cried in both panic and happiness. Finally, she'd be saved from the webs of the ruthless prince and his mother. "My apologies, Ernest.." Gonzalo apologized. "Sometimes these servants can stare at attractive visitors for so long, you are quite attractive." ? "Thank you," Sadie, Ashina's uncle forced a fake smile. "For my age? I'm flattered." "Now, back to business, how much are you willing to invest in my farms? I can take you around personally and show you the best of my farm lands. Very fruitful and blessed with good soil." "I

