The CEO's Woman Chapter 483 - Main Wife

"Master!" Butler Gregory rushed towards Li Qiang, struggling to keep pace with his rapid movement towards the rear of the palace.

"Stop following me closely," Li Qiang stated calmly. "Simply present the gift to the general yourself. Inform him that you are acting as my representative."

"Master, that is not feasible. It would be akin to insulting the Old General," the butler whispered, his voice low as if fearful of being overheard. "It would surely incur the Old General's displeasure," he added.

General Wang was notorious for his volatile temper. He was a man of few words and immense coldness, unhesitating in his methods to protect the kingdom. This reputation instilled fear in many. It was said that the Old General would never back down, not even before the King himself. In this realm, he alone possessed the authority to defy the King's decree.

Whispers suggested he wielded power surpassing that of the King, with some believing the King himself harbored fear towards him. The Old General, a celebrated hero, was widely admired. This admiration, over the years, fostered a degree of jealousy in the King. It was rumored this sentiment was the catalyst for the King dispatching the Old General to guard the borders, accompanied by his eldest daughter.

However, it seemed this move had no detrimental effect on the Old General's standing. Butler Gregory sighed internally. Given the King's severe nature, he doubted such a situation would be tolerated indefinitely.

The hubbub of conversations and bursts of laughter jolted Butler Gregory from his thoughts. To his surprise, Li Qiang was no longer ahead of him. Butler Gregory's eyes immediately scanned the throng of nobles present. Given Li Qiang's stature, spotting him should have been straightforward. He frowned when the Duke remained elusive.

Where could Li Qiang have gone?

Meanwhile, Li Qiang was leisurely peeling a grape while perched on a tree branch. He observed the bewildered Gregory, some tens of meters distant, and let out a soft chuckle. Since commencing his internal cultivation, Li Qiang had witnessed the extraordinary.

His physique had grown lighter, swifter. While incapable of wielding elemental powers, he possessed absolute certainty that he could easily overwhelm any opponent with sheer speed alone.

Li Qiang consumed the grape before dismounting and heading towards the palace library. The banquet was still thirty minutes from commencement, and Li Qiang had no desire to engage with nobles who sought only to mock him. Li Qiang feared his temper might get the better of him, leading him to lash out and silence someone permanently.

"Isn't that Duke Li?"

"He appears even more handsome than before."

Li Qiang turned his head towards a group of women approaching. He assessed each of them, a sigh escaping him. Everyone in the kingdom was aware of his reputation. Yet, for reasons unknown, women continued to approach him. Was it his Ducal title? Disdain flickered in his eyes as he quickened his pace to evade them. He truly could not bring himself to kill anyone in this setting, risking the defilement of his pristine white suit. Without a change of attire, any smudge of blood on his suit would be a significant inconvenience for Li Qiang.

After dedicating some time to the library, Li Qiang concluded it was time to attend the banquet. Li Qiang was well aware that he was already fashionably late. He also understood this tardiness would undoubtedly provoke the Old General's ire. Li Qiang mused that he could leverage this situation further to convince the King of his supposed diminished mental state. Naturally, he had no intention of exaggerating the charade.

"Ah, look! The Duke has arrived!"

"He's late. If the Old General notices..."

"A good spectacle is about to unfold."

Li Qiang snorted upon hearing their sotto voce remarks. He glanced towards the King on the dais, his eyes suddenly widening. Li Qiang swiftly lowered his gaze, then looked back in the King's direction. Was he experiencing a hallucination?

Li Qiang's heart pounded, his throat tightening as he stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on the woman clad in a white cape, standing a few feet from the King. Li Qiang shook his head, closing his eyes. Perhaps he was imagining things... how could Wang Ruo—

Li Qiang's train of thought fractured. If this world contained a Li Qiang, then... could it also harbor a Wang Ruo? Logic dictated it was highly probable. However, the chances of encountering one were exceedingly slim. Li Qiang reopened his eyes and observed the woman once more. This time, their gazes met.

Her eyes were gray. The exact shade of gray that Wang Ruo possessed. Li Qiang didn't realize he had held his breath until he heard the King call his name.

"Ahhh... The Duke is finally here!" Li Qiang blinked, meeting the King's gaze. "My dear brother..." the King chuckled. "Come, come, join us."

Li Qiang merely offered a nod in response. A colossal weight seemed to have settled in his mind. Outwardly, Li Qiang maintained a stern and serious demeanor. He clenched his fists, striving to avert his gaze from the woman who was silently observing him from her seat.

'Your Highness,' Li Qiang offered a bow, causing several nobles to gasp. It was common knowledge within the Kingdom that Li Qiang never addressed his brother as 'Your Highness' nor offered him a bow. 'General Wang,' Li Qiang then gave the elder man a slight bow, eliciting further gasps and murmurs from those present.

'See?' the King nudged the frowning General at his side. 'I told you, my brother is a changed man.' He lifted his chin and chuckled again. It was evident how proud the King was of the rumored transformations in Li Qiang.

'Ah, allow me to introduce you to... Lady Wang.' The King gestured toward the woman clad in armor and a white cape. 'This is General Wang's eldest daughter, Lady Wang Ruoyun. She is a warrior, and she... my dear brother, is also your future principal wife.'

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