On the southeastern outskirts of the Holy City, there is a not-so-tall mountain range called the St. Helens Mountains.

It is the closest mountainous area to the holy city, and it is within the range of Gyeonggi, with convenient transportation and beautiful scenery.

As a result, there are countless private villas scattered throughout this mountain range, which served as a great vacation destination for the rich and noble.

In some unassuming country house, Toby Salamane is closely following the situation in the Holy City.

While the secret police were hunting down liberals, Salaman was secretly picked up early by a horse-drawn carriage, which caused the secret police to pounce.

He felt both fortunate and a little ashamed, after all, many people were arrested because of him. Every bad news that came from the Holy City tormented him, and made him feel like an instigator and a coward.

The only consolation to him was that Madame Blonn was by his side all the time. Romantic and sweet, this woman with an elegant temperament and good conversation finally has a substantial relationship with herself.

Madame Bloom did not tell him about the man who had received the top-secret information beforehand and had arranged his retreat, only to suggest that it was a big man.

The energy of this great man can obviously be seen from the calmness with which Madame Bron accompanied her to flee the Holy City. As the apparent owner of the Tulip Club, she is not on the list of secret police arrests, which is amazing in itself.

Who, although Salaman is curious, is not prepared to find out, as long as their goals are the same. There was also a reason why Mrs. Bloom was blowing the wind on her pillow.

Duke Darnell was killed by the bombing, as was the famous banker Robert Lacey, who had no deep connection with him. Of course, a long time ago, a veteran lawyer, he fought a lawsuit for these two men, and was handsomely rewarded for it, even though he always presented himself as a spokesman for the common people.

He is most concerned about the liberals, who are his champions and fundamentals.

While hiding from St. Helen's mountain villa, many shocking news came from the Holy City, and although it turned out to be mostly false news, it was enough to change some of Salaman's positions.

Reform or reform may be just a dream, but the imperial feudal system still has great inertia and power.

As long as a person has not suffered from a terminal illness and has not yet reached the moment of life and death, not many people are too concerned about their specific condition. After recovering from a minor illness, he began to overeat or drink and smoke heavily, and everything was taken for granted, until he became ill and could not regret it.

Perhaps Anthony Fuchs is right when he says that only the storm of revolution can wash away everything that is rotten and build a new world.

There was a brisk footstep behind him, and Mrs. Bloom walked in and sat down on his lap.

"What are you thinking, my dear?" said Mrs. Brown.

The softness of her body and the fragrance of her hair made Salaman's heart flutter, and a part of her body changed.

"I'm thinking of you, Angelia, my goddess!"

Salamane called Mrs. Blonn's name, and he threw away all the things in his mind about revolution, ideals, freedom, and equality, and put his hand on the soft spot of Madame Blonn's breast.

"Toby, the way you think is also fascinating. Mrs. Bloom looked up and asked for a kiss, "But my dear, I'm afraid we're leaving." ”

"Is there a letter from the Holy City?" Salamane asked.

"Most of the official so-called 'henchmen' of you have been released, but the police have not yet revoked the arrest warrants for you and Mr. Anthony Furks. Mrs. Brown said, "The Superintendent of Police claims that if you make a statement of remorse in the newspaper with Mr. Fuchs, you will get a revocation order immediately." ”

"But it's going to bring Anthony and me into disrepute. "The Earl of Rocky Hill is right, the people are always blind, and so are those who follow me, and I guess they must have written a letter of repentance in the face of high pressure and the threat of butcher's knives. ”

"You guessed it right, my dear, the weakness of those people shows that the imperial power is still strong, despite the decay of its foundations. Mrs. Bloom said.

"I will not accept this humiliation, and I will never bow to the imperial power!" Salaman shook his head firmly, and the lust that had just been provoked disappeared without a trace.

"Bow your head for the time being, just to raise your head higher. Beloved, compromise is also a form of rebellion, in order to accumulate more strength. Madame Brown softly persuaded, "You don't have to make everyone a martyr, how many people will not change their faces in the face of the butcher's knife?"

"What did you hear?" Salamane asked.

"The Council of Dignitaries is over, and the nobles still prove themselves to be the masters of the empire, holding a firm grip on the executive and using their edicts to bind everyone else. The bankers are bleeding profusely, and they are willing to be the grass on the wall for the sake of profit. The business community was most disappointed, because no one cared about the flat tax rate and the unified market order, they didn't even have the qualifications to attend, and even the church sympathized with us. Mrs. Bloom said.

Salamane nodded: "Angelia, your analysis is correct. The death of Duke Darnell and banker Lacey made many see the ruthlessness and dictatorship of Carlos II, and now he has managed to go to the opposite side of many. ”

"We have friends all over the world, and people are already asking you about your whereabouts and asking if you can receive funding. So, my dear, you must return to the Holy City and receive the outstretched hand of friendship from these people. "And it's been a long time since I've visited the most fashionable new ready-to-wear stores, and my dear, will you go with me?"

The beauty's red lips are lightly opened, which is very seductive. Salaman kissed him fiercely:

"I'm willing to serve the beautiful knight!"

"No, you're my knight!"

......

Sean walked out of one of his house under house arrest in mid-March 1834.

At this time, the holy city was already warm, and the gardens in the nearby mansions were in full bloom. Sean's face was neither sad nor joyful.

"Sean, I'm sorry for wronging you. "Frank came to pick up Sean himself.

Although Sean was imprisoned on terrible charges, Frank did not wronged him, and only made a simple inquiry, and arranged for him to live in a mansion in this wealthy area, and his life was also very secure, and he couldn't even help but meet with a few of his close people such as Nelson and others every three days.

It was just a routine for Frank, but it was still a humiliation for Sean.

The power of imperial power is unmistakably displayed here.

"Colonel, I seem to have gained a lot of weight. Sean pretended to be light-hearted and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your discernment, and thank you for the Colonel's preferential treatment." ”

Although it was a scene, Frank thought that Sean was very clear, and his thoughts were not in vain.

If it weren't for the accidental death of the banker Lacey, he would have had to put a lot of effort into rescuing Sean, even though he didn't think the emperor wanted Sean to take the blame from the beginning.

"It's nice that you can think that. Sean, you have to remember that you are a member of the honorary officer corps, and I will not let you suffer unjustly. ”

"Thank you very much. By the way, what is the strength of our officer corps?" Sean asked deliberately.

"Just like you think. Frank said that he obviously did not want to dwell on the subject, and said, "The dignitaries are over, and most of the delegates are returning, and I guess you don't want to stay in the Holy City for a few more days." ”

"Yes, the difference between heaven and hell, this trip to the Holy City, I finally realized it. "I want to go back to Poitou right now, it's my paradise." ”

"Good luck!"

Frank nodded, turning and walking to his carriage. Nelson asked quietly:

"My lord, do you really consider him a friend?"

"No, a character like him wouldn't really consider anyone a friend. Sean shook his head, "We have to be more careful with people like that. ”

Getting into his carriage, Sean surveyed the street.

Martial law ended three days ago, the army returned to the barracks, and citizens were finally able to walk freely on the streets as usual, without worrying about police and military interrogations at any time and at any time.

Men and women dressed well have resumed their normal social activities, and even the neat and beautiful ready-to-wear shop windows on the street have been renovated to welcome customers.

Ready-to-wear stores are not a new thing, but with the development of capitalism, the pace of people's lives has accelerated, and people's lives have also changed. Ordinary citizens would rather choose the right clothes from the wide variety of ready-to-wear stores.

Gradually, these ready-to-wear stores began to lead the way, and the high-end ready-to-wear stores became a frequent place for upper-class men and women. Previously, they had to be subject to the tailor's personal skill and vision.

The name of the store is "Audrey's Wardrobe", and it is clear that Kang's Textile has expanded its ready-to-wear business to the Holy City.

Looking at the bustle and people coming and going, people seem to have forgotten the tension and pessimism about the future not long ago.

The holy city is good, but it is not a place to stay for long.

Sean left the Holy City the next day and returned south, almost using the word "escape" to describe the feeling he felt when he left the bustling city of power.

After the meeting of dignitaries, Sieste intended to stay in the Holy City for a few more days, and when he came, there were two people, and he did not want to go back alone.

He and Count Koval are also responsible, even if these two didn't think about drawing a line with Sean in the first place, and even discussed it, and finally the two of them launched all their relationships to rescue Sean.

But they couldn't even get through the door of the secret police station. Now that Sean's accusations and suspicions have been lifted, the two breathe a sigh of relief.

Sean and Siyes boarded their respective carriages and set off south.

As soon as the back of the convoy chartered by the two of them disappeared, Prince Philip arrived at the Golden Oak Hotel.

"It's a pity that I didn't make it to see me off. Philip said.

His Royal Highness didn't want to chase after him on horseback, because that would seem too deliberate.

Philip also pleaded with his father for intercession, but as a prince, he understood early on that things weren't going as planned.

"Maybe I'm going to lose a friend. ”