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Zhao Jing was well known in the area. The king knew who he was and treated him quite courteously.

But the king was no ordinary royal, either. Zhao Jing spoke with restraint, not daring to overstep too far.

After all, merchants prized harmony. Unless circumstances demanded otherwise, one more acquaintance meant one more road open to them.

When the king heard that Li Chen came from the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, a gleam flashed through his eyes.

If he could make this honored guest his prince consort, it would bring glory to the Tasha Kingdom.

If not for Zhang Qi and Zhao Jing being present, along with her mother holding her back, the princess would probably have already rushed to Li Chen's side to drink with him.

She kept casting burning looks at Li Chen, the wine sloshing in her golden goblet and nearly spilling.

After three rounds of drinks, the king finally lost patience. Using his slight intoxication as an excuse, he smiled at Li Chen. "Young Master Li, I have a private matter I would like to discuss with you. Would you mind joining me in the side hall?"

Li Chen smiled faintly and nodded. "Yes."

That single, brief word left the king taken aback. Why did it feel as though he were asking Li Chen for permission?

He instinctively rose and walked ahead to lead the way, but after a few steps, something suddenly felt wrong.

Walking ahead of Li Chen made him seem like a guard showing the way; walking behind him would make him seem like an attendant eunuch.

How did this young man possess such imperial majesty in every gesture, looking more like an emperor than he did?

An illusion. It must be an illusion, the king thought, inwardly shaking his head. People from the