Of course, the obvious biggest winner among them was the esteemed Duke Edward.

He single-handedly implemented the new political reforms with great success and became the talk of both commoners and nobles, finally overshadowing his sister's brilliance.

On the other hand, orders from the Colin Mining Company greatly enriched the Royal Family's treasury.

The shipyards of Thunder City and the Imperial Royal Shipyard are quite similar, both belonging to the Royal Family, though they are managed by personnel dispatched by the Royal Family.

What a wonderful person!

Every time Edward thought of how Mr. Colin had helped him immensely, his heart was filled with joy.

The esteemed gentleman not only helped him amass great wealth, but every penny was used exactly where he had hoped, with not a hint of personal greed in his clear eyes.

Even the Andes Family couldn't make him this satisfied!

And the most crucial part is that he is a true noble, not only possessing a noble title but every action is filled with such elegance, perfect and beyond reproach!

He had no doubt that if he were a woman, he would definitely fall madly in love with him!

Of course, this was just an exaggerated metaphor, not implying any disloyalty to his wife.

However, joyful times are always short-lived. Just as spring rains awaken all life, Roxey Colin, who had come from the snow, suddenly expressed a desire to bid farewell.

At the Embrace of Dawn Hotel, in the elegantly decorated restaurant's private room, the Royal Family's trusted aides guarded the entrance.

The chef pushing the dining cart into the private room had trembling hands out of excitement, simply because from now on, he would be the man who had cooked for Your Majesty, a halo that no one could rival would adorn his head.

Even if the esteemed Majesty appeared indifferent to the culinary delicacies he poured his life's learning into, all his fervent attention was on the gentleman across the table.

The esteemed Majesty even dismissed the servants, personally pouring the gentleman a glass of red wine, and then enthusiastically raised his glass.

"Mr. Colin, please let me toast you, you are simply the gospel sent by Saint Sis to me!"

After all, there was no one else around.

He could ignore the Royal Family's dignity and win over this guest with private warmth as much as he could.

Luo Yan smiled and clinked glasses with him, gladly accepting Your Majesty's praise and returning the honor to him.

"You overpraise me, I merely offered a few small suggestions, whereas you are the one who made all these decisions."

Edward's face lit up with a bright smile, but then it quickly transformed into reluctance.

"The feast has just begun, will you not stay a little longer?"

The reason he was at this hotel was actually to bid farewell to Mr. Colin.

According to the latter, he was about to make a trip to the Holy City to visit friends there on behalf of his father, and would then set sail to the New Continent territories to continue the unfinished business assigned to the Colin family by Saint Sis.

Due to dimensional turbulence, the teleportation array couldn't directly send large cargo to the Kao Continent, being only suitable for exchanging relatively small and lightweight letters and valuable items like diamonds and gold, so he had to sail and couldn't fly there directly.

These situations also existed on some overseas colonial islands of the Imperial, nothing uncommon, so there was nothing to doubt.

After tasting a sip of wine, Luo Yan put down his glass, sighed lightly, and said.

"Your Majesty, we have many days together ahead, why should you mind this brief time apart? I will return by next year at the latest, and perhaps even sooner."

The kindling in Thunder City has already encountered a blazing fire, only needing a little time to turn into a roaring flame.

What he needed to do was done, and now was just the time to watch and wait for change.

Pausing for a moment, looking at the reluctant Majesty, Luo Yan continued in a gentle tone.

"Moreover, I haven't left this place for good, I've already instructed my servants to ensure my endeavors here continue, my presence makes no difference. And if I don't return, some matters would be difficult to unfold."

Upon hearing this, Edward finally gave up on persuading him to stay, and merely said with regret.

"Alright... I admit, I can't bear to see you go. And I don't think it's just me, my dear sister surely feels the same, as I'm sure you can see."

Family ties ultimately prevailed, at least at this moment, in part.

"So do I."

Luo Yan nodded slightly as Edward hoped and then said the words he most yearned to hear.

"...Whether for your sake or for Princess Erin's, I will return as soon as possible."

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