Rhônburg.

Elizabeth, who was invited as a guest, was very well-behaved at first, but when she became familiar with it, she could not sit still.

Audrey was so empathetic that she ordered her to accompany her on a tour of the castle and around the castle, where the scenery was more beautiful than that of Vichy, or at least much more open than that of Vichy.

Sean was extremely pleased with the arrangement, and he had been close to Audrey for a long time without being disturbed by unrelated people.

Audrey, nourished by a new love, is filled with a charm in Sean's eyes that is difficult to describe in any flowery words.

However, Audrey poured cold water on his heart: "Sean, do you know if the people of Poitu have been judging you recently?"

"What do they say about me?" Sean was a little unimpressed by Audrey's seriousness.

"They say you're the king of Genoa!" said Audrey, "just like Dee Lawrence." ”

Dee Lawrence was a prominent Genoese aristocrat during the Third Reich, who briefly reigned as king before being exterminated by the central powers. The emperor of the time simply declared him a rebel and killed the king of Genoa under siege by nobles from all over the south.

That's not a good name.

"Where does this begin?" Sean was stunned.

"I believe that the people who call you so are not motivated by malice, but only by their recognition and admiration of your influence in Genoa. "But they also tell the truth that your words and actions can affect most people." Both the nobility and the third estate will listen carefully to your opinion, and I have heard that the first person to say that you are the king of Genoa came from the Doge's Palace. ”

"Because I've influenced the authority of Governor Byrne?" asked Sean.

In an instant, Sean also figured out that Byrne did not have a personal grudge against him, in fact, most of Byrne's outstanding political achievements in recent years were related to Sean, and some people even ridiculed him as a sleeping governor - there will be political achievements sent to the door while lying down.

However, the trend of more and more integration between the second and third estates in Genoa has made Byrne have less and less room to take advantage of the contradictions between the two ranks, in which Sean plays an extremely important role.

The back garden of Rhôneburg is full of trees, most of which are more than 100 years old, to create a cool environment when the sky is closed.

Sean took a sip of herbal tea and asked, "My interests do not contradict the interests of the Governor, he has no such motive." Audrey, what do you think?"

"This is most likely Mayor Stanley's ghost. Audrey gave an unexpected answer.

Sure enough, Sean was very surprised: "Mayor Stanley?"

Audrey smiled slightly: "That's my guess, it just so happens that one of his secretaries is surnamed Robinson." With Byrne on his head, as long as Byrne does not make mistakes, he will never come out of the woods, unless he is willing to seek the position of governor of the provinces. You must know that he is different from the Doge, although he is not a Genoese, but he started as a small clerk in Poitou and slowly climbed up, compared to the Doge, he is more like a Genoese. However, Governor Byrne was directly appointed and transferred by the cabinet, and in the first two years, Byrne could not be recognized by the Genoese at all, and was even considered to be the prime minister's minions, who came to oppress the Genoese. ”

"If Stanley wants to be the governor, the first thing is to get Byrne away. In the present circumstances, Byrne would not relinquish his post as governor of Genoa unless he had another high position of his own. So, Stanley let out this rumor and wanted me to do it for him?"

Sean nodded and analyzed.

"Exactly. Audrey said, "What are you going to do?"

"I am going to pay a visit to His Excellency the Doge and hope that he will remain in office, and to tell him that this is the hope of the Genoese. Sean shrugged, "Stanley is a smart man, he should know what I mean." He used to wear the same pants as Byrne, but now that his life is too moist, he has time to think of something else. ”

Unconsciously, Sean has the realisation of the king of Genoa.

"Wouldn't that be too disappointing for Stanley?" said Audrey, "I suggest you persuade Stanley to seek to become Governor of Javia Province, I have heard that Governor Chris Hollingsworth is very old and ready to retire. ”

"That's a great idea!" Sean exclaimed at the suggestion.

If Stanley had been able to become governor of a neighboring province and pursue the same policy as Genoa had been in office, and the railroad had been built to Javia, it would have created a larger internal market. This not only solved the potential contradictions of Poitou, but also benefited the Genoese, and for Stanley himself, with the support of the Genoese, it was easy to obtain political achievements, which was a win-win-win or even a win-win-win situation.

Sean walked back and forth a few times with some excitement, and suddenly stopped: "Audrey, you must still have a backhand." ”

"Although my deceased father worked in the Poitu city government all his life, his hometown was in Javia, and he still has a certain influence in his hometown. Moreover, the Robinson family also has many friends in Javia. "In fact, our neighbors are very envious of the great changes that have taken place in Genoa in recent years, and if Stanley were to become a governor, the locals would not be too repulsive." ”

"Then now it's up to Stanley to see if he wants to, and I should support him to ascend. Sean smiled, "Audrey, you are really my good helper. ”

"I'm not your helper. Audrey smiled lightly, full of charm.

She can always inadvertently tug at Sean's heartstrings.

Elisabeth had a great time in Vichy.

The townsfolk knew that she was a guest in the rose garden and were very friendly to her.

It was the summer time when fruit was abundant in the south, and Elizabeth could eat it every day. However, her favorite was ice cream, a variety of desserts that she had never eaten before, even though she had been a princess before, and the result was that she found out that she had gained weight after half a month.

If you just look at the living conditions of the people of Vichy, I am afraid that the subjects of the entire empire live a prosperous and peaceful life. In conversations with the townspeople, she knew that just a few years ago, people here were living in widespread poverty.

This time, at the invitation of Rhôneburg, Elizabeth followed Sean to Lornburg as a guest.

Accompanied by Miller and the future heir of Rhôneberg, Elizabeth rode around the nearby orchards and farmsteads, bringing back a large basket of fruit and vegetables.

Arriving in the back garden of the castle, Elizabeth saw Sean and Audrey hugging each other among the green trees and flowers.

"Sure enough, hook up!"

Hearing the footsteps, Audrey quickly pushed Sean away, straightening her messy clothes and her face crimson. Sean pretended to have nothing to do:

"Your Highness, are you having fun?"

"Thanks to you, it's not bad!" said Elizabeth, giving him a blank look, not mentioning what she had just seen.

"Then your Highness hasten, for I have received news that the Count of Torres has arrived at Fort Partenham, and is expected to arrive in Vichy by to-morrow afternoon at the latest, and he has come with orders from His Majesty. Sean said.

Elizabeth's expression suddenly darkened, which meant that she was going back to the Holy City and then accepting the damn marriage.

She suddenly had some envy for the mistress of the castle, and although she didn't know why Audrey refused to marry Sean, at least she had a man who was truly worthy of her all.

Elizabeth was pessimistic about her future.