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After everything he had experienced over these past several days, Li Chen had gained a general understanding of the Eternal Day Empire's affairs.

"Sure enough, experiencing things firsthand is better than reading reports in the Imperial Study."

Li Chen was conducting a perfectly legitimate incognito inspection. What was that? This wasn't Heavenly Strategy?

That didn't matter. Just because it wasn't now didn't mean it wouldn't be in the future.

But Li Chen was probably the only person who dared conduct an incognito inspection like this.

There was no helping it. Great skill bred great courage.

Xuan Ji stood by the window, watching Li Chen leisurely sip his tea, and finally couldn't resist asking, "Your Majesty, shouldn't an incognito inspection involve traveling around and observing how the people live?"

She chose her words carefully, afraid of offending Li Chen.

She couldn't very well say, You spend every day here fooling around with women. How does that count as an incognito inspection?

Li Chen set down his teacup and smiled meaningfully. "Xuan Ji, you're too young. You must understand that a country's true face is often reflected in its most intimate relationships. By getting to know the women here, I can learn about the Eternal Day Empire's education, standards of beauty, social atmosphere, and even its economic conditions."

He rose and stood with his hands clasped behind his back. "For example, Gwyneth is well versed in foreign trade and cultivation, which shows that the nobility here receives a comprehensive education. Sophia's musical proficiency proves that the arts flourish here. Even the maids' manners and etiquette reflect this country's level of civilization."

Understanding dawned on Xuan Ji, and her eyes lit up. "So that's it! I thought Your Majesty was just..."

She quickly fell silent, her cheeks flushing slightly.

Li Chen laughed heartily.