King Huai was a greedy man.How could he not be tempted by this seemingly generous offer? He told Cheng Hsiu of his meeting with Chang I after he returned to his palace. Cheng congratulated him, then frowned and said:" I hear Ch'u Yuan asked Chang for a pair of white jade talismans but was turned down.I'm afraid he will be unhappy with the new alliance." These words aroused the king's suspicions.
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