This time, Li Wei showed not the slightest courtesy when he went to the Royal Palace again.
Previously, he had at least sent someone ahead to notify them. This time, however, Li Wei treated the Sasha Alliance's Royal Palace like his own home, coming and going as he pleased.
When Li Wei's car reached the gates of the Sasha Royal Palace, the Empire soldiers on guard did not even perform the routine inspection. They simply saluted him respectfully and opened the gates, as though this were his own home.
Or rather, it was no different from his own home now.
The car stopped at the palace entrance, and the guards stationed there immediately stepped forward, respectfully opened the door, and welcomed Li Wei out.
"Sir."
"Mm. How is Emperor Franz I doing?"
Li Wei stepped out of the car and questioned the guard, who promptly answered.
"Emperor Franz I is still resting in his room."
"Oh."
At the guard's answer, Li Wei nodded thoughtfully.
"Take me to see him."
"Yes, sir."
Soon, the guard led Li Wei to a side hall beside the Royal Palace. There were no servants here. Since it was late at night, only patrolling soldiers could be seen nearby; even the servants were nowhere in sight. It looked utterly deserted, reminding Li Wei of the secluded quarters where discarded consorts were banished in palace dramas. Well-this man was no consort, but judging by the situation, there was hardly any difference.
Li Wei reached the door, raised his hand to knock, then walked in without waiting for a response.
It was certainly rude, but that was precisely what Li Wei intended. He wanted to tell the person inside that the moment he stepped through this door, everything had changed.
Li Wei pushed the door open.
Inside was