As the ruler of a nation, Xu Jiawei still commanded a measure of authority.
Once his words fell, even those who felt dissatisfied could only obediently keep their thoughts to themselves.
"Please lead the way."
His Majesty the Emperor had actually said "please" to a mere servant.
He could hardly have adopted a humbler posture.
Confusion appeared on the faces of the many Titled Douluo experts.
Just what secrets did the Duke's Mansion Estate hold?
What could possibly warrant His Majesty bowing and scraping like this?
"Consecrated Douluos, come inside with me."
Just then, Xu Jiawei spoke up to remind them.
Only then did they come to their senses and discover that His Majesty had already gone quite far ahead.
One foot had already crossed the threshold of the Duke's Mansion Estate.
The servant walked ahead.
With hurried steps, he reached the Duchess first. "Your Grace, His Majesty has arrived.
What would you like to do?"
His meaning was simple: he wanted the Duchess to take some action.
He wanted her to go out and welcome Xu Jiawei herself.
But...
Having learned his lesson earlier, he also knew that some things should only be pushed so far.
He could not go overboard.
Otherwise, it would do him no good whatsoever.
However...
The Duchess reacted quite calmly to his hint.
She merely rose from her seat.
Her gaze turned toward the space outside the hall.
And that was that.
"Your Grace? What are you...?"
The servant's face was filled with confusion.
He silently muttered to himself.
You've already stood up. Aren't you going to take a few steps forward?
"I know what you're thinking. Just do your own job.
How I choose to act and what I choose to do are none of your concern."
After speaking indifferently, the Duchess stood