Lang Yue told her to lower her voice, lest someone understand their conversation.
Shang Jin nodded, and then leaned in and said, âAt first, I thought Laka was unsophisticated, but compared to his aunt, Laka knows much more. At least he has been on an airplane.â
Lang Yue rested her hand on her forehead and said, âJ Kingdomâs technological level isnât that high, which you could tell from the road we just took. The prevalence of machinery in their country isnât high.â
Shang Jin teased, âI wonât be surprised if I find candles used for lighting inside the royal palace.â
Lang Yue replied to her, âYou might actually experience a power outage here, because I did find candles and matches in the hotel drawer.â
Shang Jin couldnât help but give a thumbs-up, âImpressive!â
While the two leading people were having a lively conversation, the two following them were also engaged in a vibrant chat, but those responsible for guiding Tan Rou and the attendants of Princess Samiyi dared not say a word. They all walked with their heads down, and who knew if they might bump into a tree.
Under the lead of Princess Samiyi, Tan Rou and the other two arrived at an outdoor reception hall.
Upon seeing this reception hall, Shang Jin laughed and said to Lang Yue, âDoesnât this look like the ancient emperorâs royal garden?â
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Lang Yue said, âFor all we know, this might just be the emperorâs royal garden. Laka is a prince and the future king. Meeting us here is like the ancient emperor receiving an envoy.â
Shang Jin said, âThen you are the foreign princess coming to marry.â
Lang Yue also joined in the role-playing, âYouâre the princess, the boss is the foreign minister, and I, along with the others, am responsible for escorting you here.â
Shang Jin insisted, âYouâre the princess!â
Lang Yue retorted, âYou look more like a princess!â
The two argued back and forth about who resembled a princess until they reached Lakaâs presence, at which point they both shut up.
Today, Laka wasnât dressed in his usual attire; he wore a white robe that went from under his chin down to his ankles and had long sleeves. The robe was embroidered with gold threads, and both the neckline and cuffs were adorned with gems. It was very beautiful.
âSo hot.â Shang Jin wasnât that hot initially, but seeing Laka dressed like that, she felt terribly warm, âIsnât he hot?â
Lang Yue whispered in her ear, âRespect other peopleâs cultural traditions.â
Tan Rou, noticing them whispering, glanced over at them, signaling them to stop talking. Shang Jin and Lang Yue immediately clammed up.
Upon seeing Tan Rou, a smile that Laka couldnât hide emerged on his face, and he said, âMiss Rou, welcome to our country with your team. Before the formal meeting, please allow me to introduce the individuals who will be collaborating with you.â Having said that, he extended his right hand, intending to shake hands with Tan Rou.
Handshakes were not the customary greeting in J Kingdom; instead, bowing was used, with the angle of the bow varying according to the personâs status. The king didnât need to bow, but everyone else did.
Tan Rou was pleased with Lakaâs handshake and also reached out her right hand, saying, âI am also looking forward to this collaboration.â
Then Laka introduced Tan Rou to his entourage. The names were really long, so Tan Rou just remembered their first names. For instance, the person in charge of the project was called Jimi, and the chief designer was called Rake.
Rake wasnât talkative. Unless someone asked him a question, he wouldnât say a word. And even when asked, he would only speak a few words.
Jimi, on the other hand, loved to talk. After Laka finished speaking, he began chatting with Tan Rou, asking if they encountered any troubles on their way and if they had a good rest the night before. During the process, he even managed to discuss matters with Prince Laka.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Tan Rou was somewhat impressed with Jimiâs eloquence. At first, she thought Lin Yu was a good talker, but compared to Mr. Jimi, Lin Yu paled in comparison.
âMiss Rou and the team have come from afar, you must be tired, correct?â Jimi changed the subject, âLetâs not talk about work today. You should have a good rest, and we also need to make some preparations. Tomorrow, we can talk about work.â
Tan Rou replied, âWe had a good rest last night, and we would like to complete the work as soon as possible.â
Jimi stood by his point, âIf that is the case, then we can tour the palace, and afterwards, Miss Rou, you can sample our court cuisine.â