Book 8: Chapter 8


    It should take approximately five days to reach here, which means the businessman from the south should be here tomorrow, correct? drawled Queen Sisi, sitting nted in her throne, checking out her shorter finger nails.


    Achilles answered, Yes. The envoy arrived tonight, but I told him that you had turned in, so I did not let him into the rear pce.


    I see. Good job,plimented Queen Sisi, reaching for some orange juice. I, indeed, am preparing to turn in. Thedies-in-waiting said that, since we have consummated our rtionship, I must ensure that I maintain a positive mood and get plenty of rest. I should see the results within a few weeks.


    Ever since that day that left herdies-in-waiting seeing her in a new light onwards, Sisi adopted an orderly lifestyle that she took to the extreme. She refused to see many people and meetings in order to rest. She took a stroll in the pces garden every day in the afternoon and avoided crowded ces. Strict bans on smoking in the imperial pce were enforced. In the event that somebody brought tobo into the imperial pce, a lenient penalty would be getting hit, while severe punishment would be eternal exile from the imperial capital and nobility status stripped. Furthermore, alcohol was no longer served in the rear pce; instead, only freshly squeezed fruit juice was served.


    With several abnormal signs, some had begun to suspect if Queen Sisi was preparing for pregnancy, igniting spection over who would handle her work during her pregnancy. However, Achilles knew that it would be him. As such, he turned down many peoples friendly gestures. That said, he remained Queen Sisis trusted vassal. He was one of the extremely rear individuals who was still permitted to enter Queen Sisis rear pce, Sisis nest. Exit was permitted but not entry. In fact, evendies-in-waiting without plenty of experience were temporarily suspended.


    Your Majesty, what ns do you have now that the new continent has been discovered. If you seclude yourself at home now, we will lose many opportunities.


    Thats nothing recent. Whats new isnding on a new continent. Havent you already made arrangements? Ross didnt go to Dongqing to make him bankrupt but to have Dongqing work for me and make it more convenient for him to go the South, true or false? I just dont like the cat. If Edward wasnt part of the picturest time, I think the cat wouldve ruined things.


    True. Lin Dongqing, who lived in the North, didnt know about the new continent. Achilles didnt send Ross to him to steal, but to make it more convenient for Lin Dongqing to go to the South.


    I never expected Queen Sisi to discover my secret n. It seems that I wont be able to split the colony with Lin Dongqing now. I suppose Ill just have to buy low and sell high from Her Majesty, Achilles analysed.


    Tacitly acknowledging his n, Achilles queried, So mean to let Lin Dongqing go to the North and help you obtain the wealth you want?


    Yes, hell go. In which case, the imperial capitals affairs will be entrusted to you. That group of stupid businessmen will soon be back, wont they? Maybe its a good thing that theyre less an ear. At the very least, thatll make them more obedient. The arrogance of the businessmen in the South rub me the wrong way. Lets end it with an afternoon banquet tomorrow. I need to dedicate my time to my child.


    Yes, Your Majesty.


    Upon hearing Sisi snap her fingers, twodies-in-waiting went to support her despite her belly having yet to bulge. Seriously, the act gave Achilles an urge to verbally m her for it  if only he didntck the courage to do so.


    Staying genuflected until Sisi was gone, Achilles grumbled, I really want to keep Lin Dongqing here, and Ill go take a look. I dont want to see those businessmen, either


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    I wouldnt normally give suggestions because itd be giving myself trouble. I wouldnt get a bonus if my suggestion helped him make money. If he went bankrupt, hede and start a ruckus. Hence, I avoided giving advice to those I wasnt familiar with. Thus, the fact that I rmended something meant that I had my own agenda. Suggestions donte free. I couldnt say for sure if my upation led to it or what. I didnt n to go to the South, yet still made ns. If I proceeded with my n, Id likely be to score myself a share. Who knows, though?


    I gave him to muse over my suggestion. I wasnt the one who was supposed to be concerned anyway. Whatever came next was none of my business.


    But, hey, can you please not do your thinking here? You can think somewhere else. Im waiting for my wife, you know? Its already afternoon, yet theyre still not back. Do I need to make another trip to the elvennds? I inwardlyined.


    It was a long wait, and his wife was rtively weak, yet she remained eloquent and prim. In saying that, her husband was rather rxed. He might be from the North, while his wife might be from near the imperial capital, which could exin her regal demeanour. Supposedly, the South didnt have a hierarchal system that was exercised as strictly as in the imperial capital.


    Anna suddenly ran into the house and whispered in my ear. I showed a clean pair of hills out without a word or putting on my coat. The couple didnt know what to do and got to their feet. It would be weird if the owner ran before the guests left even in the South.


    Anna courteously exined, I am very sorry, but the visit should end here today. His wife and daughter havee back. Their family has not been together in a long time, so Lord Lin will most likely be spending the rest of the day with them. I shall see you two out.


    Yes, I staggered, but I still ran with what limitations I had. I wanted to get there sooner. A horse carriage slowly approached from the direction of the tangerine horizon. Veirya wobbled ever so slightly as she bailed from the moving carriage and then sped over to me. I ran over to her, as well, to meet the sunset and my wife


    Put me down! Veirya! Put me down! Dont carry me and spin around! The woman isnt supposed to do this!