"Your Majesty, please allow me to offer a small gift. Pen, Fun, Pavilion www.biquge.info" The master craftsman Walzer respectfully took a red box and gently opened it, and inside was a black pearl necklace. The black pearl shines brightly, the color is warm, and the darkness is transparent.

Walzer's mouth was like honey: "White pearls are used to it, and it is tireless." Her Majesty's complexion is snow-white, and black pearls make you look more radiant and noble. ”

Ivana sat in her seat, her chin propped up with her left hand, the corners of her mouth raised, and she loved the pure black pearl necklace in her heart.

Walzer was right that the queen's jewelry should be different. But she suppressed the joy churning in her heart, and said coldly: "Great craftsman, you are not such a person, you are afraid that your wife will be famous, and you don't want to honor her for such a good thing?"

"No, no, no, how can the yellow-faced woman be worthy of this baby, only the queen is qualified. Walzer's head shook like a rattle, "It's a terrible thing to give her." ”

Ivana stretched out her finger and looked at her jade ring, "Do you think this jade ring is good-looking, or is it a black pearl necklace?"

"It's all good-looking, it's all good-looking. Walz nodded repeatedly, and even Ivana was amazed at how flexible his short neck was, and instantly changed from shaking his head to nodding.

"You have to pick one, and say, which one is pretty?" Ivana held out her fingers, and the jade ring and black pearl necklace were displayed side by side in front of Walzer.

Walzer was dripping with sweat, and he blinked, scratching his head, clearly confused by Ivana. A guy who is afraid of his wife, has a good face, and only knows about embezzlement of project funds, is obviously not as shrewd as the clever intelligence director when dealing with the emperor and empress.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, these two treasures are not comparable, one is jade, the other is a black pearl, with you on the body, there is always something missing. Chancellor of the Exchequer Crouser Wiggins opened another red box, a black pearl ring from a handmade, limited-edition handmade edition from the Borolen jewelry store in Orlando. ”

Ivana's eyes lit up, and she nodded slightly, so small that only she could notice.

These two people have something to ask me for today. She hummed and said lazily: "The tributes sent by the provinces of the whole country are enough for me to wear." The Chancellor of the Exchequer has never sent me anything for many years, and I can understand that. After all, you've been strapped for cash. Buying this pearl ring will cost you all your money for several years, right?"

"I ...... I haven't given Her Majesty anything for many years......" Krause's face turned red and white, and he rolled his eyes, "so this pearl necklace is especially memorable." ”

"In remembrance of what?" Ivana reached out and pulled at the long white skirt, which was slit and exposed the curves of her thighs, "Black, the color of sadness, in memory of the loss of my husband?"

Shocked by the horrors of Krauser and Walzer, they threw themselves on their knees at Ivana's feet.

These two people are weak enough, the drunkard emperor is right, they are all cowards. Ivana coughed lightly and tasted the wine unhurriedly.

"Remembrance...... Friendship is eternal. No, damn it, oh, not right......" Krauser scratched his ears and cheeks, almost to the point of incoherence.

Ivana couldn't help laughing, and said, "Say, you all have paid blood, what do you want me to do?"

Walzer and Krauser looked at each other and pushed each other.

"If it's all right, go down. Ivana pushed the black pearl necklace and ring out, "Take these away by the way." ”

Walzer cried out, "Oh no! ”

Ivana's eyes widened, feigning surprise, and motioned for Walzer to continue.

"Sebastian, he's bloody, he's accusing me and the Chancellor of the Exchequer of embezzling money for the city's expansion. Walzer wiped away a handful of tears, "I worked hard day and night, and he crossed the river and demolished the bridge. ”

Krauser sniffed and wiped his tears: "Sebastian insisted that I was not strict in the audit of the final accounts of the project, and the report was filled with water. , even the vendors selling vegetables in the commercial area know that all the materials and labor are rising, and his judgment is not even as good as the hawkers. ”

"And then, what does he want to do?" Ivana remained silent, with a confused expression.

"He's going to kill us! Surely, he said more than once in front of the Minister of Justice that he would be strictly investigated and dealt with!" Clauser cried, "Kill us and hang us!"

"He has long looked at me unpleasantly, and he has picked his nose and eyes at my project. Walzer swore an oath, "I dare say, he is a communiqué personal vendetta, and I have failed to do what he designed on several occasions, and, according to his request, the cost is even more doubled." ”

In other words, you admit that you cut corners. Ivana frowned and asked, "Sebastian is that kind of person?"

"The heart is separated from the belly. Krauser nodded, "That's the kind of person he is." Since he became prime minister, he has made things difficult for us at every imperial meeting, saying that Walzer is only an accountant and cashier, saying that the university scholar is old and confused, the intelligence chief is dark and cunning, and the military commander is very conceited, but he is actually a big straw bag. ”

"Oh, that's terrible, he's scolded all the members of the Imperial Council. Ivana gasped. That's right, he hit the nail on the head.

Walzer shook his head and sighed, "It's not a disaster. He said behind his back, you, you are lonely, you are lonely, and something will happen sooner or later. He stared at Her Majesty's thigh and licked his lips.

"Presumptuous!" Ivana slapped the table and stood up, "does he really say that? Herald, call the regent! ”

A moment later, Sebastian hurried in, his face a little pale, his brow furrowed, and his long flaxen hair a little unkempt.

"Your Majesty, do you have something urgent to find me?" Sebastian bowed, habitually touching the pendant on his chest.

Seeing his tired appearance, Ivana felt pity and whispered, "You have lost weight, Lord Regent, you should take more care of your body." She sat down in her seat and crossed her legs, revealing her snow-white thighs.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Sebastian stood still, keeping his distance from Ivana, his eyes on the ground.

He's shy?Ivana has a playful smile on the corner of her mouth.

"I've heard that Walzer and Master Krauser have made a serious mistake, and you want to punish them?" Ivana wondered, pretending not to know.

Sebastian shook his head slightly: "No, they have sinned. For the urban expansion project in the imperial capital, the master craftsmen falsely reported at least 20% of the amount of work. The Chancellor of the Exchequer made the allocation. ”

"Did you check it?"

Sebastian nodded: "The legal department found out." ”

She shook her wine glass and asked, "What are you going to do with it?"

"Thrown into prison. They've been doing this for more than a year or two, and I'm going to find out. Sebastian's face turned pale, and his lips pursed tightly, "These great moths of the empire must not die well." ”

"You're going to kill them?" said Ivana coldly, "you'll have to think twice." ”

"Her Majesty wants to intercede for them?" Sebastian frowned.

I don't want you to take me for an accomplice. Ivana brushed her hair and looked at Sebastian, "I'm worried about you." You're playing with fire, the two of them have been in the Imperial Council for many years, and there must be a lot of accomplices underneath. You beheaded both of them, and you weren't afraid that the crowd below would rebel?"

"Don't be afraid. Corruption is like a moth, hollowing out the big tree of empire, and it must be eliminated. Sebastian shook his head seriously, "Capture the thief first and capture the king first, and make an example of the monkey." Kill them and see who dares to continue sinning. ”

"You kill them, and then, who are you going to replace?" Ivana motioned for Sebastian to sit down.

Sebastian sat on Ivana's left, where her thighs could not be seen.

Sure enough, he was shy. Unlike Walzer, who stared at my thighs. Oh my God, Sebastian, what a gentleman you are!

"There's always someone to replace them. Sebastian snorted softly, "The empire is so big, and there are so many talents. ”

"Well said!" Ivana patted the armrest, "I've got your back." ”

Sebastian's eyes widened in surprise: "I thought you were going to intercede for them......"

Idiots intercede for them. Ivana gritted her teeth and said: "Corruption, dereliction of duty, these moths should be killed." I'm worried about you, afraid that you will be retaliated against. ”

Sebastian nodded: "I'm not afraid, Your Majesty, I have nothing to fear, I'm not afraid of shadows." ”

"Let's do it. Pledge it down, and then check it carefully, confiscate the family property, fief, and then study it carefully. Ivana smiled, "It's good to have you in the Empire." ”

As Sebastian walked away, another door in the hall opened. A young man with dark blonde hair walked in, he walked slowly, gave Ivana a hug, and kissed her on the cheek.

"Hey, cousin, he's gone?" the young man's eyes were full of joy, he was full of energy, and after coming to Thundercastle, he had been playing with Caesar, full of energy.

"Yes, Isaac, what do you think of him?" Ivana's heart pounded.

"Handsome and cultured. His sense of justice is admirable. Isaac exclaimed, "The Lord Regent is a good man. ”

Great, my cousin liked him, and Caesar liked him. In time, I will make my father like him too.

"Cousin, why is your face red?"

"Oh, and the wine is a bit dizzying. Ivana quickly changed the subject, "By the way, what did my father say when he received my letter, why didn't he come to Castle Thunder himself?"

Isaac scratched his face and became nervous: "Uncle Soros said that there is something important to deal with, and during his absence, he will be represented by his younger brother, Count Marvin Graff, and will have full authority over the Grey Keep and other jurisdictions. ”

"Don't beat around the bush. Father is no longer in Grey Castle?Uncle is the acting lord of the city?" Ivana was puzzled, "Is Father in Barlando?

Isaac shook his head and said, "No, Uncle is not in the province of Tax. He didn't tell us where he was. You know, we can't ask more. ”

"So Uncle Marven let you into Thundercastle?" Ivana was a little angry, she wrote to Count Thoros, telling him that he was in the city, that she was alone, and that she tried to make herself as pitiful as possible, that her position was precarious, that Caesar was in danger, but that she was waiting for her childish cousin.

“…… Did I do something wrong? My father said that he wanted me to enter the palace and help you as much as possible. Isaac said in embarrassment, he asked cautiously.

Fortunately, the Imperial Council will soon vacate two seats, and Isaac will be the Chancellor of the Exchequer. In that case, the royal money should really belong to the royal people. Moreover, he is much easier to control than Krause.

"Yes, you did it wrong. Ivana gently stroked her cousin's face, "You should have come earlier." ”

She ignored her cousin's red face and stopped her gaze on the two red boxes.

The black pearl necklace and black pearl ring are all mine. Soon, the entire Imperial Council was mine.