The Imperial Guards Were Terrifying, but Only to Most People! (Please Subscribe and Vote with Monthly Tickets)

The commotion outside grew louder and louder, and the entire street stirred.

This was already one of the Imperial Capital's bustling commercial districts, and the Nine Heavens Boiling Pavilion was a popular establishment packed with customers. The sudden appearance of the Imperial Guards immediately drew countless onlookers.

Everyone was curious. They had all heard that the Nine Heavens Boiling Pavilion had powerful backing, but could it withstand pressure from the Imperial Guards?

Yet the thought seemed rather laughable. These were the Imperial Guards, after all, and they represented the Imperial Clan. No matter how powerful the Nine Heavens Boiling Pavilion's backing was, how powerful could it possibly be?

The owner behind this establishment was probably in for trouble.

Inside Heaven No. 1, however, the atmosphere was entirely different.

Li Chen continued sipping his tea at leisure, his slender fingers gently rubbing the rim of his cup, as though the commotion outside had nothing to do with him.

Lin Yue'e's pretty face flushed crimson with anger, and she snapped another pair of chopsticks in her hands.

She stole a glance at His Majesty. Seeing how calm he was, she could only force down her fury.

But no one had more going on in his head than Grand General Guo Poyun.

Outwardly, he sat respectfully, eating the hot pot with growing interest. At first, he had found the flavor unfamiliar, but the more he ate, the more he realized that such wonderful food actually existed.

Guo Poyun had no reason to get angry now. He was merely accompanying Li Chen. So what if he was the Grand General? This was not an occasion for him to take the lead.

Had he brought a few junior generals out for a meal, he would have held the highest rank. Anyone who dared cause trouble