A ten percent resource tribute wasn't much, falling into the standard, middle-of-the-road category.
Of course, there was still considerable leeway, since the Zhao Family didn't know the true income of these powers; at most, they only had a rough estimate.
Besides, this wasn't the main point for the Zhao Family. Whether or not readily accepting such a group of vassal powers would be good or bad for the family's future development was still difficult to say.
"This is a matter of great importance... Allow me to consider it for a time. How about I give you an answer in two months?"
Shangguan Qingying fell silent for a long moment before finally speaking.
From the Zhao Family's perspective, she had no intention of letting them off so easily. 'If they want to protect their foundations, they'll have to bleed for it. That's non-negotiable.'
"Then, we shall await your good news!"
