A Win-Win Proposal? I Refuse

Unexpected!

This thought flashed through Princess Renner's mind.

She had originally planned to casually reveal during the following conversation that she already knew Lainas was working for him.

That would have allowed her to seize some initiative and determine Lord Tang's purpose.

But now... that would no longer work.

Why?

Unless... Lord Tang already knew that she had figured out Lainas's identity.

How had he reached that conclusion?

Several thoughts flashed through Princess Renner's mind, but the cheerful, innocent smile remained on her face as her pale green fingers released the sides of her skirt.

Faced with the puzzled gazes in the room,

"I happened to meet Miss Lainas once when I was in the Imperial Capital," Tang Zheng casually explained.

The members of Blue Roses showed looks of understanding.

Free Will was still wanted by the Empire.

Compared with the seemingly trivial matter of Tang Zheng knowing Lainas, they were more curious about how he had ended up wanted by the Empire.

It was not an appropriate question to ask in this setting.

Tina had deliberately brought up the question of who was prettier earlier, but Tang Zheng had awkwardly changed the subject, making it difficult to press any further.

"Let's sit down and talk, Lakyus, Lord Tang."

As the host here, Princess Renner's voice was crisp and pleasant.

Throughout the entire exchange, she did not mention the matter of the formal dresses at all, which made Enri, standing at the very back, breathe a sigh of relief.

She noticed that, aside from Captain Lakyus, the members of Blue Roses were not wearing formal dresses either.

As everyone took their seats one after another,

Princess Renner sat on the sofa in the center, while the sofas on either side were occupied by Blue Roses and Free Will respectively.

Tang