I see Aladdin is becoming more cunning and resourceful. He manages to manipulate the princess' marriage to his advantage and ultimately gets what he wants without anyone suspecting his involvement. Now he's faced with the king's exorbitant dowry demand, thanks to the grand-vizier. I'm sure it's with the the aid of his magical lamp that he will meet the demands.
The grand-vizier is the character in this chapter who grabs my attention the most. What does he gain from speaking negatively about Aladdin and his mother to the Sultan? His son can no longer marry the princess. Due to his suggestions, he portrays the power dynamics between the ruling class and the common people. Will the Sultan want his daughter to be married to the son of a 'poor tailor'? This goes to show that parents and would-be spouses should carry out detailed investigation before marrying anyone.
I'm looking forward to the next chapter. 😊😊