Can Guang City, Fies Royal Palace.
Li Si sat leisurely in a private reception room, slowly enjoying the exquisite pastries and coffee prepared by the palace maids.
Teacher Stephens preferred sweeter cookies and desserts, while Li Si liked soft, sweet cakes.
He casually glanced at the pale skin visible beneath the maids' skirts, critically appraised it for a moment, then shook his head.
Perhaps he had spent too much time with Lisa lately, but Li Si found the restlessness in his heart growing stronger and stronger.
"Hey!"
Li Si laughed at himself. This was hardly the place to be thinking about such things.
The royal palace was much as it had been before: luxurious and grand, yet unlike the Bertich Royal Palace, it did not flaunt extravagant golden decorations everywhere. Whether it was the courteous servants or the dark-toned decor, everything gave off a steady, dignified air.
That was the difference between the Bertich Kingdom and the Fies Kingdom.
Li Si had to admit that King Morton was far superior to King John Bertich.
So even with the matter concerning Prince Ya Tean, Li Si still held a certain degree of respect for him.
Besides, strictly speaking, Li Si had come to see King Morton this time because he had a request of his own.
Li Si did not wait long before he heard the door being pushed open from outside.
Rising to his feet, Li Si saw Morton Fies's slightly stooped figure. His face still looked resolute, and he wore a gentle smile.
Yet Li Si felt that His Majesty had aged somewhat since their last meeting.
Following King Morton was still Duke Fuchs Hardt.
Li Si placed his right hand over his chest and gave the king a standard noble's salute.
"It is an honor to meet you,