"He is my master, and I am his apprentice."

For the first time, Sun Miao'er had such a strong desire to reveal her relationship with Fu Yuchi to outsiders. It was more than just master and disciple; he was the person she couldn't let go of even in her dreams.

Alisa's frozen face suddenly broke into a smile, her sweet voice like a refreshing spring in the desert, "So he was your teacher."

"Your Highness, Alisa has a request. I wonder if Your Highness can grant it?" She turned her back to the crowd, placed her hands on her shoulders, and performed the Hu people's etiquette towards the King of Wei.

Xi Yan knew perfectly well that the beauty from the Western Regions had taken a liking to Fu Yuchi. With the great cause at hand, he simply went with the flow, saying, "Princess, please speak freely."

“My father has always admired the culture of the Shang Dynasty. This time, he sent Uncle Doble to take me to the Shang Dynasty so that I could experience the essence of the Shang culture. I hope that this gentleman can be my teacher.”

Alisa had a clear goal and a decisive purpose: she wanted Fu Yuchi, and no one could stop her.

After hearing Alisa's words, Fu Yuchi could no longer remain silent. "Your Highness, I have important matters to attend to and I am afraid I have no time to instruct Princess Alisa."

After speaking, he looked at Sun Miao'er.

What Sun Miao'er saw was a subtle hint of apology.

He didn't want to provoke Alisa, and even less did he want to cause trouble for Miao'er.

“Master.” Sun Miao’er noticed that the King of Wei’s face darkened, and gently tugged at Fu Yuchi’s sleeve. Even if she wanted to refuse, she should at least be tactful. Alisa was a princess of the Western Regions, and her status was extraordinary.

And at a crucial juncture.

"Mr. Fu has time to teach this young lady, but why doesn't he have time to teach me?"

Arissa pressed on relentlessly, refusing to yield an inch.

Xi Yan then spoke, "Yu Chi, it's just taking on another disciple. Don't make things difficult for me in front of the Dobule envoy today."

His meaning was straightforward. While it seemed like he was bringing the princess to the Shang Dynasty for a tour, his real purpose was obvious: if he angered Alisa, it would not be so easy to maintain good relations with the Western Regions in the future.

Fu Yuchi's hand, hidden under the table, clenched into a fist, ready to erupt, but was unexpectedly covered by a pair of soft hands.

Sun Miao'er nodded to him, signaling him to calm down.

"If Yu Chi does not answer, then I take that as your consent."

Xi Yan tilted his head back and drank the wine, quite satisfied with the result.

Alisa suddenly smiled and said, "Greetings, teacher."

This time, Alisa performed the etiquette of a great merchant, pushing her wine cup forward and revealing her eager gaze in her eyes.

Fu Yuchi remained unmoved; her smile froze, and she poured the wine into her own mouth.

"Your Highness's strategist is the teacher of our princess. This is a wonderful thing. Dobule respectfully greets Your Highness!"

Arisa simply sat down at the table opposite Fu Yuchi, and lifted the veil from her face, finally allowing everyone to see her true appearance.

Unlike the generally delicate features of women from the Shang Dynasty, women from the Western Regions have bold and prominent features, with a high nose bridge rising from between their eyebrows, thin red lips, and distinct profile lines, exuding a captivating charm with a touch of heroism.

"Doble, bring the white jade disc."

Alisa always maintained a superior attitude. As a princess of the Western Regions, she was born noble and naturally deserved the best man in the world.

“I know that you wealthy merchants value etiquette,” she said proudly. “That’s why I gave my teacher the only white jade disc in my department as my apprenticeship gift.”

Dobul looked somewhat embarrassed. The white jade disc was precious, and there was only one in the entire sixteen tribes of the Western Regions. Originally, the king of the Western Regions intended to use the white jade disc to make friends with the King of Wei.

Now, his princess has taken it upon herself to send the jade disc to the King of Wei's military advisor.

"Doble, can't you hear what I, the princess, have to say?!"

Alisa’s tone was stiff and serious. If Doble didn’t take out the jade disc, she would lose face in front of everyone.

Doble had always known Princess Alisa's temperament well. The king spoiled her, and if she wanted anything, the king would find a way to pluck the stars from the sky for her.

Even in a negotiation between two countries, if she made such an impolite request, the king would certainly not be able to refuse.

"Ji'an, you must not refuse the princess's kindness."

Alisa handed over the jade disc, which shone with a soft luster under the gentle moonlight.

It is as white as cream, and carved with totems of Western Region tribes, which is exceptionally exquisite.

"I thank you, Princess."

Alisa smiled smugly, then changed the subject, "Teacher, when you joined our sect, did you prepare a gift for your master?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Arisa's intentions were crystal clear.

She wanted to embarrass Sun Miao'er, to make her back down and leave the man she had her eye on.

Sun Miao'er was not one to back down so easily. She had been thinking that since it was a discussion of political affairs, she had secretly given her master a meaningful look, telling him not to be too obvious.

But since Arisa is completely ungrateful, don't blame her for being impolite.

"Princess, you may not know this, but when I became your disciple, my master said that he valued a disciple's sincerity the most."

Sun Miao'er raised her glass, "Great merchants not only value etiquette, but also cherish loyalty and friendship. A sincere heart is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

"Master, am I right?" Sun Miao'er turned her face away, smiled at Fu Yuchi, and her eyes curved into crescent moons.

Fu Yuchi guessed that she was not someone to be trifled with. Despite repeatedly making concessions to Alisa, Alisa refused to yield an inch, so his little Miao'er naturally wouldn't show any mercy.

“Miao’er is absolutely right.”

Seeing that Alisa's expression was getting worse and worse, Sun Miao'er said again, "Master has accepted the princess's kindness. From now on, the princess will be with me in the same sect, and I will definitely help Master to teach the princess well."

"Hmph." Alisa knew that if she made things difficult for Sun Miao'er, she would lose her composure. After all, there were many people present. If she found an excuse to stay in the palace, she would have plenty of opportunities to make things difficult for Sun Miao'er. So she smiled and said, "Senior sister is right."

"Doble, I want to stay in the palace," Alisa said spoiled.

Doble immediately interrupted her: "Princess, this is improper!"

“Well, there are many empty rooms in my manor. Since it was Princess Alisa who suggested it, Lord Doble should not go against the princess’s wishes.”

King Wei was not about to let this golden opportunity slip by; he was more than happy to keep Alisa in his palace.

If the Western Regions renege on their promise, he still has leverage to contend with them.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Just now, Sun Miao'er said that Fu Yuchi didn't drink alcohol. After receiving the drink, Fu Yuchi drank several cups in front of Alisa.

Arisa immediately understood that he simply wouldn't drink the wine she poured.

But looking back on the commotion she had just caused, she realized she had lost her composure as a princess, so she stopped making a scene.

She just bit her lip and glared at the person opposite her.

"Does Master not like Alisa?" Sun Miao'er asked softly.

Fu Yuchi laughed self-deprecatingly, "No."

"What is that?"

He disliked that Xiao Miao'er didn't stop Alisa. If Xiao Miao'er had feelings for him, how could she not even have this much selfishness in her heart?