Hillpry was looking down at a document when he heard footsteps and looked up to see Mikejay.
Mikejay stopped three steps away from Hillpry and bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty! I apologize for my failure to complete the task you entrusted to me." He had genuinely not expected the other party to refuse. Anyone who received an invitation from the Royal Family would normally be thrilled and would gladly accept.
Hillpry raised an eyebrow.
"That doctor from Yan Country, she declined your invitation," Mikejay said apologetically to Hillpry.
"Oh?" There was a trace of surprise on Hillpry’s face as he put down the document in his hand. His slender fingers gently tapped on the desktop, waiting for Mikejay to continue.
"As per your instructions, I delivered the invitation to that doctor from Yan Country, but she directly refused. She said she wouldn’t accept your invitation until our country has dealt with the attack on Mr. Liu Zhengxun," Mikejay explained. Although he was surprised when she refused, he felt more relieved than disappointed. He did not wish for someone from Yan Country to enter their noble and sacred palace.
"Hanmo, do you have a plan now?" Liu Zhengxun leaned back on his hospital bed, his sharp gaze fixed on Lu Hanmo sitting before him. After a couple of days of recuperation, he had recovered significantly.
"Yes," Lu Hanmo nodded. He already had a plan in mind.
"Let’s hear it," said Liu Zhengxun, clearly interested. He was close friends with Hanmo’s father, and since he had married Hanmo’s aunt, their relationship was naturally very close.
Lu Hanmo nodded, just as he was about to speak, there came a gentle knock on the hospital room door.
"Come in!" Liu Zhengxun called out in a deep voice.
The door opened and the same three people who came yesterday entered: Robert, the Dean, and Mikejay.
"Mr. Liu Zhengxun! I apologize for disturbing your rest. I’ve come to deliver a document to you," said Mikejay as he stepped forward and handed over the document.
Liu Zhengxun glanced at Lu Hanmo, who reached out to take the document. At the same time, his Divine Sense scanned the content, and a flicker of surprise crossed his deep-set eyes.
"Dear Mr. Liu Zhengxun! This document represents Langxi Country’s response to the assault you experienced. We will soon make an official announcement regarding the matter. I am very sorry for what you have gone through! On behalf of Langxi Country and its Royal Family, I offer you our deepest apologies," Mikejay bowed to Liu Zhengxun. After returning to the cabinet and consulting with the ministers yesterday, they unanimously decided on the provided resolution.
Liu Zhengxun smiled and shook his head, "There’s no need for such formalities, Mr. Mikejay! Incidents like these are regrettable for both parties involved. Now that the assailant has been captured, we’ll handle and resolve the matter ourselves. Your country only needs to hand over the perpetrator to us and let us take him back to our country." Since they had already given a response, they should be willing to hand over the assailant.
"Of course!" Mikejay nodded with a smile.
After exchanging pleasantries with Liu Zhengxun for a few moments, Mikejay stepped up to Luo Shu, pulled an invitation from his breast pocket, and offered it to her again, "We have shown our sincerity. Are you now willing to accept our King’s invitation?"
Luo Shu smiled slightly, "I will, but I have a condition."