Kapitel 271: Responsibilities.

Zheng Huang took a sip of his tea and shifted his gaze to Yang Ning, who had been enjoying the snacks along with the tea. With a warm smile, he continued, "Yang Ning, aside from treating you to this meal, there is an important matter I wish to discuss with you."

Setting her teacup down, Yang Ning looked up at His Majesty with her full attention, her curiosity piqued. She glanced briefly at Zheng Liang, who seemed rather nonchalant about the whole affair, wearing a subtle smile as he sipped his tea. Her confusion deepened, but she remained patient, waiting for His Majesty to reveal the purpose of this unexpected lunch meeting.