Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 971 931: How Did You Know?

"Yes, this is the Royal Palace. Did we not need to come here? Isn't this the very place King You wished to have an audience with you? If he desires a meeting, then naturally, the palace is the correct location, not some other place, right?"

Faced with Leng Yu's questioning, Lin Yi responded with a look of utter bewilderment.

The sight of his expression, as if his actions were the most self-evident thing in the world, nearly caused Leng Yu to roll his eyes.

Of course, King You wished to meet him, but that didn't mean they should simply descend upon the king's residence unannounced.

Such behavior lacked any semblance of propriety; could this possibly be acceptable?

What monarch would truly appreciate such casual disregard from their subjects?

Furthermore, arriving without any prior notification and directly breaching the sanctity of the Royal Palace was a maneuver that might very well be unprecedented.

Leng Yu swiftly surveyed their surroundings, noting the absence of any onlookers. Only then did a sense of relief wash over him, and he promptly urged Lin Yi onward:

"Oh, Brother Lin, we absolutely cannot alight here. If word of this reaches the king, we will undoubtedly fall into disgrace. We must depart with the utmost haste.

Now that no one has witnessed our arrival, our best course of action is to exit the city and subsequently seek out the Minister of Personnel to facilitate an introduction to His Majesty."

However, upon hearing this advice, Lin Yi merely gestured dismissively, exuding complete indifference, and declared:

"Ah, why go through all that trouble? Since we have already arrived, let us proceed directly to the Imperial Council Hall to seek out King You."

Without further ado, Lin Yi not only voiced his intent but also took the initiative to unlatch the helicopter's cockpit door and leap out.

Observing this, Leng Yu could only follow suit, albeit with a heavy heart.

His countenance was a mask of bitterness, acutely aware of the formidable might that surrounded royal authority.

The power vested in the crown was never to be challenged, and any transgression would invariably be met with severe repercussions.

Nevertheless, given Lin Yi's unwavering resolve, Leng Yu found himself with no alternative but to comply.

In the depths of his heart, royal decree held less significance than the presence of Brother Lin.

He resolved that serving as a Grand General was a secondary concern; his primary objective was simply to remain by Brother Lin's side.

With this decision made, Leng Yu set aside his apprehension and embraced the path they were now treading.

Should the king take issue with their presence, they could simply depart alongside Brother Lin.

After disembarking from the helicopter and noticing Leng Yu following, Lin Yi waved his hand, and the colossal aircraft vanished without a trace.

Having accomplished this, Lin Yi gave his hands a clap before turning to Leng Yu and stating:

"Very well, let us proceed to the Imperial Council Hall and find King You."

With that, he promptly took the lead, gesturing towards a nearby pathway.

Witnessing this display, Leng Yu hurried to catch up, his voice tinged with urgency as he inquired:

"Brother Lin Yi, please wait! Where are we headed? Will His Majesty truly be at the Imperial Council Hall?

Moreover, we might easily become disoriented. Should we not seek guidance from someone? If, by some mischance, we were to wander into the emperor's private chambers, that would present a truly dire predicament."

Given that this was Leng Yu's inaugural visit to these opulent grounds, he naturally assumed Lin Yi was equally unfamiliar with the complex.

Consequently, he proposed seeking assistance from a passerby.

This palace was an intricate labyrinth of interconnected halls, and without an intimate knowledge of its layout, one could quite readily lose their way.

Thus, Leng Yu voiced his suggestion to obtain directions.

He understood that the precise location of the Imperial Council Hall remained an enigma to them.

Unlike the Forbidden City with its modern signage, this palace lacked such navigational aids.

Only those individuals with prolonged residency could effortlessly traverse the grounds to reach their desired destinations.

It was even rumored that many junior eunuchs and palace maids, throughout their entire service, only ever glimpsed the specific halls they were assigned to, remaining ignorant of the palace's comprehensive architecture.

It was no wonder, then, that Leng Yu voiced his apprehensions, firmly believing Lin Yi would be at a loss to find the Imperial Council Hall.

Yet, to Leng Yu's profound astonishment, Lin Yi waved away the concern with a gesture of utter casualness:

"Fear not; it is merely an Imperial Council Hall. There is no need to consult anyone. We shall discover it ourselves. It must surely be the most magnificent hall within the vicinity; simply seek out the tallest, most imposing structure."

As he spoke these words, Lin Yi did not falter in his stride, continuing his determined progress toward the Imperial Council Hall.

Leng Yu paused for a moment, struck by surprise, but soon enough, he found himself nodding in agreement.

Indeed, as Brother Lin had posited, the Imperial Council Hall served as the venue for the king's meetings with his ministers; it undoubtedly stood as the royal family's grandest edifice, the most imposing hall.

With this realization dawning upon him, Leng Yu resolved to learn more from Brother Lin, and to cultivate a more profound capacity for insightful thought.

The simplicity of the logic had, for a fleeting moment, eluded his own mind.

With Lin Yi leading the way, the pair proceeded onward toward the imposing structure of the Imperial Council Hall.

Initially, Leng Yu observed a distinct lack of any individuals, nor any signs of living beings.

This peculiarity sparked his curiosity; had the palace's populace significantly diminished?

Why had they encountered not a single soul after traversing such a considerable distance?

However, as they drew nearer to the Imperial Council Hall, this line of thought was abruptly dispelled; approximately a quarter of an hour later, they chanced upon a gathering of palace maids.

This sudden encounter took Leng Yu completely by surprise.

They had arrived without a royal summons, bypassing all established protocols and eschewing conventional routes.

Instead, they had made their entrance via that remarkable contraption known as an aircraft.The circumstances certainly pointed towards an unpermitted entrance. This understanding filled Leng Yu with unease as palace maids came into view, her fear being that they would question their unauthorized presence. Her eyes dropped, filled with worry, as she avoided making any contact, concerned that her status as an outsider would be revealed. However, as their paths converged towards the attending maids, the maids' attention was also drawn to them. [To be continued....]