Fies Royal Palace Evening Reception
Hearing that familiar voice, Li Si, who was feeding Lisa, froze for a moment and turned around.
A middle-aged man in a black-and-gold evening suit approached with a smile. Though his temples were slightly gray, his stride was steady and forceful.
After a moment's thought, Li Si remembered the man's identity.
Duke House, the sole surviving founding-merit family of the Fies Kingdom, and one of the leading figures among the Fies Kingdom's court nobles.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Duke House."
Li Si patted Lisa's little hand. Lisa obediently swallowed the sweet shrimp in her mouth, covered her lips, and quietly stood behind Li Si.
Duke House also noticed Lisa behind Li Si. His eyes lit up as he said with a smile,
"I never expected that Marquis Kane's female companions would be so exceptional every time!"
Duke House spoke with a smile, his words carrying a hint of flattery.
Li Si rarely attended noble receptions, but the last time he had appeared at an evening reception in Fies Royal Palace, an incomparably beautiful young woman with red hair and purple eyes had also stood by his side.
She had stunned countless nobles at the time, but no one had seen her again afterward. Unexpectedly, after Li Si's return, Lisa's appearance had likewise drawn everyone's attention.
Li Si sensed Lisa's furtive gaze from behind him, but his expression remained natural, without the slightest trace of awkwardness.
He knew Duke House was referring to Tiya. However, that princess was currently traveling outside to gain experience, and few people present knew her true identity.
"It has been a long time, yet you are still joking!"
Li Si smiled and reached out to shake Duke House's hand.
The instant Li Si touched Duke House, his body