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Xu Jiaqi had an internal conflict as she thought about her next action. Facing this esteemed figure was like treading on a pit of fire when she didn't know that much about him. She did expect the rulers to take interest in her, but not this early. She was just starting out in carrying her plans after preparing her strength and ideas until it was ripe.
How was this King already here?
"I'm going to say this just in case you think of absurd things, but I am going to stick with my lord through and through. I have pledged my allegiance to him, and it is just the fate's will that we weren't able to encounter each other before I met him." Xu Jiaqi reminded.
"Is that so? Are you sure? I can give you what you are working so hard for right now in an instant. I value you and your ability, and I think that you can do very well in my side. After all, if my prized counselor, Zheng Jianyu himself approved of you, then I don't think I need to do anything much at all."