The helpless expression from the trio amused Li Qiye. 

“Don’t worry, I have a great sense of propriety and won’t ask for anything out of line.” Li Qiye smiled.

Of course, the trio’s eyes said it all, that they thought he was anything but!

“Here, back to its masters, wait, no, back to its home.” Li Qiye handed the tree to them without asking for the payments just yet.

“Finally.” Emperor Nong accepted the tree and became emotional, the same as the other two.

“No more disasters after this.” Emperor Sui stared at the stars and heaved a sigh of relief.

“Creating a rift there mustn’t have been easy.”...