De Lys left Safirakan Palace carrying the political mission entrusted to him by Jerome Bonaparte, and immediately took a carriage to the palace where Muhammad Said resided.
The black eunuch serving Governor Said, upon seeing De Lys, immediately guided him to Muhammad Said.
At that moment, Muhammad Said was reclining half-naked on the sofa, his hands freely caressing a noblewoman who was nestled in his lap, resembling a debauched monarch from historical records.
The noblewoman, upon seeing De Lys, did not feel any embarrassment; instead, she cast him a glance full of allure.
In contrast, De Lys looked on calmly at the unfolding scene, as if he was long accustomed to such sights.
"Mr. De Lys, why have you come?" Muhammad Said pushed aside the lady in his arms and inquired with a smile on his lips.
The lady, thus pushed aside, showed a fleeting look of resentment in her eyes, as if blaming Governor Said for his rough demeanor.
