London.
Zhu Wencong, who had just disembarked from the ship, found the dock as bustling as ever, befitting the world's most prosperous industrial city.
Reflecting on his first visit to London, Zhu Wencong did not linger much then, needing to prove his capabilities to the queen.
Initially, the royal family entrusted forty percent of their assets to Jiuding, gradually increasing it to eighty and ninety percent, proving Zhu Wencong's success.
The current Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, accompanied by a group of bureaucrats, waited at the dock, waving to Zhu Wencong—the carriage was ready.
Zhu Wencong held Louise's hand, indicating to the others to proceed to the temporary imperial palace, while he had engagements to attend.
Disraeli carefully observed Zhu Wencong, having assumed his role as Prime Minister last year and gradually understanding the deep collaboration between the Empire and Jiuding.
