201, Nine Visits to the Imperial Palace, Observing Newcomers at the Imperial Faction's Minor Court Meeting

After a long while.

Under the watchful eyes of the Li family's servants at Cloud Water Tower's first floor, Zhao Douan, who had stayed upstairs for quite some time, stepped out.

"Master is coming out!"

Outside, the people waiting next to the carriage, including Qian Kerou, perked up and hurriedly stood to greet him, "Master..."

"Get in the carriage," Zhao Douan waved his hand and stepped into the carriage.

Then, he finally let out a long sigh, and his tense muscles relaxed.

He felt almost delirious.

Although he had only negotiated with Li Yanfu for a while, the mental exertion seemed even more overwhelming than a physical fight.

Inside the building, from an external viewpoint, it appeared as though he was in control, even aggressively coercing at one point, ultimately forcing the other party to nod in agreement.

But in reality, Zhao Douan was far from feeling relaxed.

Some people's presence and subtle aura of authority can only be felt from up close.