Xie Tang's background was mysterious. She seemed to come from a powerful family, and not an entirely respectable one. If someone had told Luo Qian she was the Awakening King's daughter, he probably would not have been surprised. Suddenly, he missed this resourceful girl who shared his ambitions. To say he had no feelings for her would be lying to himself. What man could meet a captivating woman without letting his imagination run wild? Especially one who could be his partner in both life and business.
By the time Luo Qian walked back to the Jewelry Shop, he had made up his mind. He could not stand by and do nothing. Whether it was Xie Tang or not, he needed to hear the answer from her own lips.
Back in the Jewelry Shop's Secret Chamber, Luo Qian immediately took out the Jade Talisman he used to contact Xu Hu. "I want to see His Majesty!" Xu Hu replied coldly, "You know already?" Luo Qian nodded. "Then you must understand how deeply you're involved in this beauty pageant. Rushing to see His Majesty now will only make you look more suspicious." Luo Qian ignored him. "I want to see His Majesty! Just report my request. Whether he sees me is up to him, not you."
Xu Hu gave him a Pale look, a barely perceptible smile touching his lips. "You've got nerve. No one has ever dared speak to me like that. Wait here."
Luo Qian had spoken in the heat of the moment. Once he calmed down, a thought struck him: What am I going to say to His Majesty? The emperor seemed to think well of him, but he would never make an exception for him in a matter this serious. If Luo Qian wanted to see Xie Tang,