Shariya has always felt regretful toward the princess. He is the kind of person who is passionate about enlightening others, with a keen desire for talent. When Tangmo was identified as a magic prodigy, if it weren't for the crowd of people in the scene, he probably would have been jumping for joy as well.
Leaving aside the princess' identity, her aptitude alone is quite remarkable and well-suited for learning magic. Therefore, he naturally felt extremely regretful at the loss of such a student.
Cheng Ziang has been trying to fish for information, but to no avail. After much deliberation, he decided to take a calculated risk.
So he stepped forward, looked seriously at Shariya, and asked, "Dean Shariya, I have an important question to ask you. However, before asking, I hope you can keep it confidential for me. Is that okay?"