The carriage continued on smoothly.
About fifteen minutes later, it stopped in front of the White Deer Restaurant in the Upper Seventh Ring.
This was the location Qin Ran had chosen.
The Silent Night Secret Society had chosen the time.
Each side had chosen one thing. Fair, wasn't it?
"Your Highness, we've arrived."
The Royal Guard captain escorting them knocked on the window as he spoke.
Monte jumped down from beside the coachman and only opened the carriage door after confirming that it was safe.
"Your Highness, please be careful."
Compared to before, the close attendant was even more attentive at this moment.
After speaking with the Sixth, although His Majesty had made no promises, he had already understood His Majesty's intentions.
Once the prince before him ascended the throne, he would become one of the regents entrusted with the late king's will.
Not the only one, merely one of them.
But for Monte, that was enough!
It was a status he had never even dared dream of before.
After all, he was only a jester, and a well-known one at that.
Now, as a jester, he had gained the title of regent. It was not merely a change in title, but a change in identity, status, and rank.
To ensure that nothing went wrong, Monte was now fully alert.
Without a doubt, Monte would not hesitate to take a bullet for Qin Ran.
Likewise, Qin Ran's enemies were his enemies.
Therefore, when he saw Holleka and Wofft attending as representatives of the Silent Night Secret Society, the close attendant's eyes were filled with vigilance and scrutiny. Only after receiving confirmation of safety from a spy nearby did he quietly retreat behind Qin Ran.
"Sir Colin."
Holleka and Wofft bowed to Qin Ran.
Holleka's expression was calm, showing no sign