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The procession of the three kings was led by the envoy to the state guesthouse, and the empire sent a luxurious dragon chariot to receive the distinguished guests, and on the spacious streets, the common people looked at this luxurious procession with admiration. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Charlotte was in the same car as Claire, Brent and Nell, and he looked through the curtains at the lively crowd outside and the blue and white city buildings, feeling the customs of the imperial capital.

"The Imperial Capital finally didn't disappoint me. He looked at it for a while before lowering the curtains, "If even the national capital is so deserted, it will really become a series of ruined childhood." ”

Brent peeled a petal of orange and threw it into his mouth, and said lazily, "But all this prosperity is false, the control of the empire has been declining over the years, and the nobles in the imperial capital are like vampires absorbing the nutrients of the entire empire." The prosperity of the cities you see is nothing but the sins of the aristocracy. ”

Charlotte nodded, agreeing with Brent.

The latter shrugged his shoulders and added, "But none of this has anything to do with us! Look, the State Guesthouse has arrived!"

The carriage stopped in front of the tall white building complex, which was already part of the Imperial Courtyard, and about three kilometers along Guobin Avenue was the north gate of the Imperial Palace.

The guard of honor in bright armor raised their swords and saluted, several court nobles opened the doors of the three kings, and the red carpet was spotless, and when Lawrence and the others came down, the honor guard played the national anthem of the San Lorenzo Empire.

At a glance, the neatly arranged honor guard is extraordinary, and each of them is tall and big, and they can be regarded as one of the handsome guys in a hundred miles anywhere.

Charlotte got out of the car and stood with Vivien Leigh, only to hear her sister pouting and say disdainfully, "Hmph! ”

"After all, it's just a guard of honor, and you can't expect them to be some kind of powerful warriors. ”

Charlotte shrugged her shoulders and saw Vivien Leigh give him a disdainful glance and walk behind Rebecca with disdain.

It seems that she is still haunted by what Charlotte spent drinking all night last night.

Charlotte shook her head with a wry smile, and behind her, Claire's voice was annoyed, "I was killed by your cousin." ”

"Revenge though!" Charlotte glanced at the grinning Brent, "I promise to be on your side, brother." ”

The three kings led their procession up the red carpet, with several court nobles leading the way in front of them through the spacious foyer and down the western passage to the inner courtyard of the State Guesthouse.

A court nobleman pointed to the courtyard to the east and said, "The Grand Duke of Aleppool and the Grand Duke of Hotson have stayed in the state guesthouse two days ago, and it is estimated that they are visiting the imperial capital at this time. As for the Grand Duke of Durally and the Grand Duke of Marseille Barton, it is said that they will also arrive in the imperial capital soon, and the Grand Dukes will also be able to exchange feelings in the State Guesthouse. ”

"Thank you for the reminder, friend!" Herbert patted the nobles of the court on the shoulder, "If you have the chance, you can come to Rocente, and I will personally hold a grand welcome banquet for you!"

"You are as generous as the rumors, Grand Duke of Lossent!" the court nobleman bowed gracefully, and he pointed the way, and then his face instantly turned cloudy.

There, the big fat Count Cecil was sneering at a few people.

Vivien Leigh's face sank, and she saw Count Cecil step forward with small steps, and he first greeted the three archdukes politely, and then said to Lawrence in a change of tone.

"Grand Duke, we meet again! You promised me that you would give me a fair account in the imperial capital, and now it is time for you to fulfill your promise. ”

Lawrence's face sank, "There's no such thing as an explanation, Count Cecil. I said that the law will give us a fair result, and you will always get a fair trial for your slander against the Claydermans!"

"What an exaggeration!" cried out Count Cecil suddenly, "I have warmly entertained you and your family, but how have you repaid me?

The people in the state guesthouse watched the sudden quarrel with strange eyes, and they saw Count Cecil shouting with an exaggerated expression, while Lawrence shouted in a deep voice.

"You have no proof!"

"Isn't the night gown soaked in water dungeon evidence otherwise?"

"You can slander a princess of the Duchy on that alone!?" Lawrence retorted loudly, "Don't be vexatious here!

"Framed in front of the famous Silver Dragon Princess!?" Count Cecil turned around exaggeratedly, "Oh my God! How strong an assassin does it take to be under the nose of the world's number one knight!?"

Fei Wenli trembled and didn't say a word, and suddenly, a majestic scolding voice came from behind the group.

"Enough!

A tall middle-aged man dressed in a fancy costume walked into the inner courtyard of the State Guesthouse under the escort of a knight, and he strode in front of several people with a short beard on his face without anger.

"Gui'an, three archdukes!" he bowed slightly to the three kings.

Aside from Sylvia's cold disregard, Lawrence and Herbert returned the salute to him, "Gui'an, Prince Maysfield." ”

Masfield glanced at the frost-cold Sylvia, the beauty of the Daughter of the Frozen Lake that made him almost hold his breath. He was stunned for a moment, then he remembered what he was doing and said to Lawrence.

"I've heard Earl Cecil mention this, Lawrence, I'm sorry. But as regent of the empire, I had to do justice for the nobles. ”

Lawrence stared at Masfield for a long time and said slowly, "Prince, do you think it is appropriate to slander a princess without conclusive evidence?"

"Of course not. Mesfield nodded, "But Earl Cecil thinks his evidence is sufficient to support the accusation." ”

"Do you think so?" asked Lawrence.

Mesfield grimaced, "I'm sorry, Lawrence, I have to stand on an impartial footing to preside over everything. ”

"Then let's have a duel before the gods!" said Charlotte suddenly, "since Count Cecil and Vivien Leigh have their own opinions, let's follow the ancient ritual of duel before the gods!

Duel in front of the gods is a ritual of the classical aristocracy, when there is an irreconcilable dispute between the great nobles, in order not to make the dispute uncontrollable, the sacred ritual of the duel in front of the god is born.

The two sides hold their swords and clash with swords, the winner is right, the loser is wrong!

Although today, this ritual of settling disputes has gradually been forgotten. But it is undeniable that it is still one of the ancient traditions of the San Lorenzo Empire.

At this moment, Charlotte's suggestion was undoubtedly very beneficial to Fivien Leigh, and no one thought that the pot-bellied Earl Cecil could win over the silver dragon princess Vivien Leigh!