As they continued on their journey, taking various turns, they entered a less crowded road. However, the number of patrolling soldiers here had significantly increased, indicating the importance of security in this area.
The carriage came to a gradual stop in front of a spacious estate.
"Lord, this is an estate that the Maple Principality has officially allocated to the Crown of the Ocean as a token of gratitude for our contributions to the business in Maple Harbor. As long as the commercial activities continue, we can reside here permanently.
In addition, it comes with a batch of servants and a steward to attend to our needs."
Ji Chen nodded, not particularly surprised.
Given the Crown of the Ocean's substantial trade deals in the past, which brought in significant tax revenue for Maple Harbor, they couldn't afford to be anything less than accommodating to such a benefactor.
