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Li Chen had spent some time in the military camp and had worn a uniform himself, so naturally, he recognized the sound.

Along with the footsteps came a deep, powerful voice.

"Junior Sister, I heard you have a guest. Introduce him to your senior brother."

Ma Hei's voice abruptly cut off.

When he saw the face of the man before him, his legs went weak, and he nearly dropped to his knees.

Wasn't this the reigning emperor?!

Ma Hei moved in official circles in the Imperial Capital and had seen Li Chen several times.

Before the expedition, Li Chen had even summoned him for an audience. There was no way he could forget.

What was His Majesty doing here!

Li Chen reacted swiftly and caught Ma Hei. "I'm Li Chen, a merchant from the Imperial Capital."

His words carried a deeper meaning.

Ma Hei understood at once. His Majesty was conducting an incognito inspection!

As a subject, he had to play along!

He forced himself to remain calm and invited him warmly inside. "So it's Young Master Li. Please, come in!"

Li Meng eyed Ma Hei suspiciously. "Senior Brother, what happened to your legs just now?"

Ma Hei gave two dry chuckles. "I've been traveling too long. My legs are weak."

How could my legs not go weak at the sight of His Majesty?

Even standing here is disrespectful to His Majesty!

Now that he knew this "Young Master Li's" true identity, Ma Hei tried his hardest to behave naturally, but he could not conceal the reverence ingrained in him as a subject.

He unconsciously bowed his back slightly, dared not meet Li Chen's eyes while speaking, and deliberately stayed half a step behind even as he led the way.

To Li Meng, these tiny gestures were even more shocking