Ji Sheng withdrew his gaze, satisfied. The young were indeed easier to deal with than the cunning Zheng Family.
If everything goes smoothly, Her Highness the Princess will become the new Dragon Empress. But, the title and the actual power can be vastly different. To solidify her position, relying solely on Ye Shidao is not enough; she must also win over the major families. This can't be done with words alone but with tangible benefits. This trade route can bring substantial returns, although those are in the future. However, shares can be distributed now. With Estella's promise, the significance changes entirely, as these people can be tied to the same ship through the allocation of shares.
Like giving a pillow to someone who's sleepy, Ji Sheng did not doubt the authenticity, as he understood the situation with Hedan well. Both parties had something to gain.
