210. Ideal country
I know you don't want to believe it.
But that's just the way it is.
Kirin closed his eyes, and the buttons on all the consoles around him flashed. A diamond-shaped virtual lens rises from the center of the stage and rapidly expands, enveloping everyone in it. Before everyone could be surprised, they saw Dean's phantom suddenly appear in front of them.
Surprise froze, Dean stood in front of the blooming blue irise, holding a transparent glass vial in his hand, his face half hidden in the shadow cast by the eaves, not knowing what he was thinking.
Blue Iris, Glass Bottle, and Dean, it's all too easy to make bad associations.
Everyone changed color one after another, and even Adolf, who had spoken the loudest just now, shut up, cold sweat on his back. The whole room was so quiet that it was audible that the needles were falling, Natasha clenched her fists with her hands hanging at her sides, turned around, and stared at Adolf with angry eyes, "Uncle, do you have anything to say now?" β
"It doesn't mean anything." Adolf said stiffly.
However, Evans was arrested just because he had a suspicious smell of autumn water wood. What is Speaker Dean holding in his hand, and can any of you answer me?! β
Her Royal Highness the young princess questioned angrily, and no one dared to come forward to answer.
This question fell not only on the hearts of everyone present, but also on the ears of those who watched in the shadows. They were silent, or they exchanged their opinions with their companions, and everyone's thoughts were quietly changing, and the butterfly's wings were flapping, and tomorrow the twin bridges in Huajing would collapse.
Doubt is original sin.
The crutches pounded on the ground, and the hand holding the dragon's head was withered and covered with the lines of time, Viscount Anason got up from his seat angrily, remembering the face of the former king, and the anger in his heart was like a spewing of magma, wanting to burn a qiΔ, "Dean, Dean, he is blaspheming the title of nobleman!" β
He then used his cane to direct his grandson, who was listening from the side, to call the council chamber and make sure to arrest Dean as much as possible. The little grandson with beautiful curly hair smiled wryly, "Grandpa, that's Dean, this evidence can only be understood at all, why did you arrest him?" β
The old nobleman picked up his crutches and was about to hit someone, but the little grandson flexibly dodged, "Hit and fight, can't I beat it?" β
On the other hand, however, there are also people who loudly denounce the absurdity. Countless telephones rang, and this and that end of communication spread all over Huajing, like an invisible net, shrouded in the night.
Only Tang Chuan had the complete route map in his mind, and countless points of light started from their origins and intertwined with each other to construct a moving painting.
"Fiyan."
"I'm here."
Natasha took a deep breath, "You send a message to the council chamber and ask them to ask Speaker Dean to come and question them immediately." β
Fei Yang felt the wind and rain coming, and the huge pressure fell on his shoulders, and he bowed his head respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness Princess." β
"Also," Natasha said, looking around, "inform everyone that this month's regular meeting is ahead of schedule, so that they can arrive at the Dusk Palace on time at seven o'clock tomorrow morning!" β
At this moment, the majesty of the king on Natasha's body seemed to be fully stimulated, making Fei Yang subconsciously raise his voice, "Yes!" β
Adolf couldn't help but be shocked, how did the innocent little girl in the past become the vigorous and resolute princess in front of her? He remembered that not long ago, she had been devastated by Garcy's death.
Adolf sensed the danger and looked up as if a sharp sword was hanging over his head.
And Natasha's words are not finished, "Everyone has seen what happened just now, and before this matter is revealed, everyone must not leak this matter, and the violator will be punished with treason." Also, in the name of my royal family, I pledge that whether it is the case of Saint-Suri fourteen years ago or the murder of my father now, I will investigate it to the end if there is the slightest possibility! β
Zheng Zheng's words were loud, and Natasha's voice had a hint of hoarseness caused by tiredness, but this did not hinder the determination in her words, "Anyone who dares to stop me is an enemy of me and the entire Ottoid Empire!" We don't need traitors, we don't need executioners with lust for profit, and if anyone wants to do anything more to the people I care about, step over my corpse first! β
Boom, a thunderclap pierced the night sky.
Showers poured down without warning.
The cats wandering around the courtyard wall meowed and quickly hid under the eaves to avoid the rain. At this moment, the pedestrians who were still on the road began to run wolfly, cursing the vagaries of the ghostly weather.
The chill of winter invaded the entire Huajing in this shower.
It was 11:30 p.m., and the showers played a majestic symphony, turning the pages of the old and the new. The crowd in the real room dispersed, Natasha hurriedly ran back to her dormitory, the moment she closed the door, she relaxed in one breath, her shoulders were lowered, and her hands covered her pounding heart, the tension and fear in it were known only to herself.
Joey left in the rain, sitting in the flying car and carefully wiping the raindrops from his body with a white handkerchief. He turned off the soundproofing, and the sound of the rain reached his ears.
After a long time, he stopped what he was doing, and pressed a button on the console with his tail ring hand. A light voice then flowed out, accompanied by the clumsy sound of a violin, which was really not pleasant.
"It's Saturday night again, hello everyone, I'm your faithful friend Rose Knight. With half an hour to go until 12 a.m., whether you're a new friend or an old friend, like me or not, you're welcome to join us for our weekly tea party. Here you can speak freely, as long as you don't swear. For example, last time, and last time, there was a friend named Big Fork Monster, the left one 'beep-', the right one 'beep--', which made people want to 'beep-' him very much, so I advise everyone not to do this, be careful of being checked by the water meter, this threat is real and effective. Above, from the sincere advice of the Rose Knight, I am your faithful friend, remember, remember"
The clear words are like a crisp autumn day, and there is no haze in the blue sky.
Joey leaned back in his chair and fell asleep, closing his eyes as the sound of the rain faded away from him.
"Today is a bit special, I have worked hard to finally invite a friend of mine, you can call him Form 2 Boy. I am fifteen years old this year, and my hobbies are no hobbies, and I feel that the world is boring and I hope that the universe will be ruined. Alright, boy, let's say hello to everyone. β
"Are you sick? It's twelve o'clock in the middle of the night. β
"Fifteen-year-old, twelve o'clock, the day has just begun. Come, let's talk, the issue of the reform of the reward and punishment mechanism that we discussed this afternoon, Article 13, the fourth criterion, don't you think it is very interesting for you to change it? Don't you feel the need to share it with you?"
The conversation continued, relaxed and bright.
Joey seemed to be asleep, affectionately peaceful.
"I've always felt that there is no useless person in the world. Every drop of water in the river is precious, and since man is born in this world, he has the meaning of his existence. But my friends always say that I think things too ideally, and I think it must be because I said that he is Form 2. β
"If you're right, then why are so many people still sentenced to death every year? Light and darkness have always been interdependent, and without light, where is the shadow? β
"You're right, but how can we come to a conclusion after thousands of years of debate on this issue, and the wisdom of our ancestors is difficult to solve for hundreds of generations combined? But I have seen a sentence in ancient China, and I think it is very reasonable-sex is like turbulent water, and if you decide the east, it will flow east, and if you decide the west, it will flow west. Human nature is indistinguishable from good and bad, and water is indistinguishable from things. β
"So, I'm also a stream in your eyes?"
"Thousands of streams will come together to become a river, and if the river is too shallow, it will need to be extradited to other rivers for irrigation, and eventually it will converge into the sea, which is our ideal country."
The voices of the young men were full of vigor, they were all young and all were still alive. They looked up at the ideal country in the distant clouds, stretched out their hands, as if they could reach it.
Slender fingers reach out and press the switch.
The sound of the follow-up was stifled in the sound of the rain, and Joey opened his eyes and leaned against the window to look at the hazy Huajing in the rain, his fingers tapping on the leather seats.
Tang Chuan hid under Helan's umbrella, and most of his body was wrapped in his coat. The whole world was spinning in front of him, and he was so dizzy that he wanted to vomit a little, but he couldn't vomit, so he looked dish.
007 and Qilin ran in front, and 007, who played a big majestic, was singing, "Heavy rain and heavy rain, I'm very awesome, don't worry about rain"
"I'll carry you." Helan stopped, handed the umbrella to him, and squatted down in front of him.
Tang Chuan was reluctant, "I can go by myself." β
Helan turned around, "I'll carry you, or hug you, you choose one." β
Tang Chuan looked at Helan, whose hem of his military uniform was covered with sewage and mud, and finally compromised. The two continued to set off, Helan held his leg tightly, and he leaned the umbrella forward slightly, and the rain fell from the side of the umbrella like a beaded curtain, swaying with the pace.
Tang Chuan rested his head on his shoulder, the metal epaulettes made him a little uncomfortable, but it made him feel very secure. The short stretch of road seemed to be a long, long one, and he hoped that there would never end.
At the same time, Zhang Chaosheng had already walked to the main entrance of the Dusk Palace with Fei Yang, and the accompanying guards helped them open the door. Feiyang's face was still full of distress and puzzlement, and when he parted ways, he couldn't help but ask, "Why am I here tonight?" β
On such an important occasion, what is his foothold as a small person? Maybe when he just graduated a few years ago, he would still be enthusiastic and feel that he could do something great soon, but time will prove - you are just an ordinary person.
Zhang Chaosheng blinked, he could roughly understand his mood, and in this matter, he had the most right to speak. So he said, "Don't believe in fate, it's a piece of shit." β
Fiyan: ""
"I said it was a coincidence, do you believe it or not?"
Fei Yang hesitated, not easy to judge.
Zhang Chaosheng patted him on the shoulder, "In short, no matter what you see and think, now you are in the same boat with us, good luck." β
Fiyan: ""
"Someone came to pick me up, goodbye." Zhang Chaosheng saw a familiar figure at the door, and then strode away.
"Hey!" Fei Yang thought that he still had a question to ask, and the man had already rushed into the rain. He saw a person also walking quickly out of the shadows, holding an umbrella above Zhang Chaosheng's head.
Fiyan stopped and didn't bother. In this lonely rainy night, as if he was the only one exuding the fragrance of a single dog, he couldn't help but think of Natasha's heroic and beautiful face, with a smile on the corner of his mouth that he didn't even notice.
Soon, he gathered his mind and strode away, there were more important things waiting for him to do. Maybe Zhang Chaosheng is right, fate is a piece of shit, and it is better to step on it boldly than to be confused.
Zhang Chaosheng looked at the mint holding the umbrella, a little confused, "Aren't you at home?" The holiday hasn't been over yet, why did you come back? β
"I'm not welcome?"
Zhang Chaosheng hurriedly shook his head, his hair was covered with water and he looked a little wolf when he was drenched in the rain. Mint couldn't look at it, "So if you hold an umbrella for such a short walk, you'll die?" β
Zhang Chaosheng didn't refute, the moment he saw Mint, he felt that everything he said was good. Just like his parents who lived by the beach with Zhang Haiyang when he was a child and waited for him to never come back, occasionally picked up a glass bottle on the beach, which was good.
Even though Mint seemed to inherit his brother's words, chattering endlessly, Zhang Chaosheng felt pleasing to the ear.
It's twelve o'clock in the night, and the day has just begun.
Tang Chuan lay in the bathtub and drew the circuit map in his mind, frowning slightly. Things have gone smoothly so far, but there is one thing - the place that should be the brightest on the road map is still dark, Abraham's house, and there is no movement.
At this time, there were still thunderstorms outside the house, and the slaughter wandered between heaven and earth, and the temporary chaos of the central system was skillfully covered up.
Fei Yang hurried to the council hall, where the lights were still bright at twelve o'clock in the morning, and the deputy director Jones and a few subordinates stayed in the lobby.
"Mr. Jones!" Fei Yang shook off the rain from his body and walked in quickly, but immediately noticed that something was wrong. As for the fact that everyone was secretly paying attention to the movements in the real room, Fei Yang knew about it, which meant that they should have known about Her Royal Highness's orders for a long time, but Jones didn't seem to move.
Fiyan had to repeat the order, Jones frowned and thought for a while, and said, "Then wait until tomorrow morning, and send someone to ask for Speaker Dean." β
"But Her Royal Highness the princess said immediately, and tomorrow morning at seven o'clock in the evening palace meeting, we simply don't have time to do this anymore." Fiyan was eager.
He knew that he shouldn't say it, but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't control it.
"Isn't it just right to discuss the Twilight Palace? Speaker Dean will also be there then, and everyone will be there. Jones had just hung up the phone at Viscount Annason's house and looked back.
Fiyan wanted to say that things couldn't be seen that way, but in an instant he understood Jones's purpose in doing soβto be alone. No one wants to get into trouble at this juncture, although Natasha is the crown prince, but is she the last person to sit in that position? With only a few hours to go until dawn, why bother messing with Dean?
"But what if it's too late? None of us knows what will happen in those seven hours. Fiyan still wanted to give it a try, he knew that he was a little impulsive tonight, maybe he was infected by Natasha, but people may only experience this one night in their lives, "And there is that artificial intelligence, none of us know what it will do." Mr. Jones, we owe allegiance to the royal family, shouldn't we strictly follow the orders of Her Royal Highness the Princess? β
Jones narrowed his eyes, "Feiyang, you went to the Twilight Palace, it seems that something has become a little different." β
"Mr. Jones, I," said Fiyan, halfway through, when another man suddenly walked in the doorway. Tuxedo, wearing white gloves, is the envoy of the Twilight Palace.
Fei Yang was overjoyed, this must have been sent by Her Royal Highness the Princess!
On the other side, Adolf, who left the twilight palace in a hurry, anxiously dialed the same number, but there was a busy sound from the personal terminal, and he couldn't get through.
"It's all over the place, why don't you answer the phone?" Adolf was a little grumpy.
Just then, someone tapped on his car window. Adolf was on guard, adjusting the transparency of the window, until he saw the familiar face of the man outside, and then relaxed his vigilance slightly.
Putting people in, Adolf frowned, "What's the matter with him?" β
With a smile, the visitor replied respectfully: "Your Excellency, it is not convenient for the Speaker to answer any telephone calls now, and let me bring you a message - it is better not to use any electronic means of communication in the near future." β
"It's for," Adolf said halfway through when he suddenly broke into a cold sweat. That's right! Artificial intelligence! If he talks to Dean now, will the content of the call be monitored?!
Grunt, he swallowed hard, rejoicing in his ally's cleverness. Then he asked, "Then we are now?" β
"Don't worry." As he spoke, he took a brooch from his chest and handed it to Adolf, "This is a silent device, and His Highness can wear it with him." β
Adolf took it, and his heart settled down a little, "What is he going to do next?" β
"Does Your Highness want to sit on the throne?"
"Of course. Do you still ask me this question at this time? Why should I work with you if I don't want to? β
"Your Highness, don't be angry, I'm just sure of your determination. If you really want to get what you want, go ahead, and follow our plan exactly. β
At this point, Adolf couldn't think of any reason to refuse. There was no turning back from the bow, and the AI could find the hidden video, and maybe it already had evidence of his alliance with Dean, "Say, what do you want me to do?" β
"Now turn around and go to the council hall."
"To the council chamber?"
"Yes, now is the time for His Highness to express his wife. You stepped forward and urged the council to arrest people. β
"You're telling me to arrest Dean?!" Adolf was stunned.
"With all due respect, Your Highness, your sense of existence is a little weak now. This is just the right way to establish your fair and righteous image, which everyone will like. Moreover, you yourself have witnessed what happened in the real yΓ n room, and you happen to have an excuse to follow up the whole process, which will be convenient for us to act. β
Adolf nodded, and the hesitation in his eyes was replaced by firmness, "Okay, I'll go over immediately." β
The person smiled slightly, "Thank you very much for your cooperation, my name is Song Nian, and I will cooperate with your actions for the next period of time." β
The showers come and go as fast as they come, and there are lightning bolts in the sky from time to time, but no more raindrops fall. When the rain stops, it's a good time to come out and do something.
Everyone is desperately rushing forward, conspiracy and conspiracy are taking turns, is the other party faster to see the move? Or do you dig the most pits?
Tang Chuan sat cross-legged on the bed after taking a shower, flipping through the news from everywhere, "Adolf has gone to the council hall, and Duke Merlin is actually there." β
"The old duke is still an upright man in his bones." Helan helped him wipe his hair behind him.
"Jones certainly can't resist this pressure, and now that the Parliament and the Council are about to stand on the opposite side, do you think Dean will still stand still?"
Major General Helan was still as calm as ever, "The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth." β
Tang Chuan was about to give him a big bang to express his love for his appearance, when a person suddenly appeared in the council hall, attracting all his attention, and he frowned deeply, "What are you doing there too?" β
Tonight's council hall is the most lively place outside of the real yΓ n.
Jones waited for countless phone calls, waited for Fei Yang and the envoys of the Twilight Palace, waited for the Duke of Merlin and Prince Adolf, and at this moment he looked at Joey who was walking over, and his brows were already knotted.
Is this the end?
"Minister Joey." Adolf was the first to say hello, he didn't know the disagreement between Dean and Joey, and he didn't see Song Nian's suddenly solemn expression behind him.
"Good evening, everyone." Joey was still elegant and calm, with a large black umbrella hanging from his arm, as if he had just come out of a dinner party.
Jones stepped forward, "Secretary Joy came here late at night, do you have any concern?" β
"I heard that everyone seems to be worrying about something, and I just happened to see the whole process of the whole thing in the Twilight Palace, so I have some words, I don't know if you would like to hear it?" Joey smiled.
Duke Merlin didn't like to see a courtesan like Joey, not to mention that he was still Dean's son, "What do you want to say?" This involves your father, shouldn't you avoid suspicion? β
"If I didn't do something wrong, why should I avoid suspicion?" Joey asked rhetorically: "This matter is clearly framed, that video is not enough as evidence, Her Royal Highness the princess was angry and gave such an order, don't you have any brains?" β
When did the old duke be told to his face that he was clueless, his face immediately sank, "Joey, don't be too arrogant!" β
Joey nodded apologetically, and every strand of hair seemed to have graceful written in it. Then he looked up, "But, even if you want to arrest someone, it should be sent by the police department to arrest someone." Now is a new era, the council is just a deliberative body, where is the right to arrest people? β
Joey stood in the center of the lobby, facing everyone alone, just talking about momentum, and not falling behind.
A cold light flashed in Song Nian's eyes, and he had the intention to inform Dean immediately, but he was hindered by the inability to use electronic means of communication. And in the short time he thought about what to do, Joey had already taken things in a direction he didn't expect.
"Mr. Jones, Director Fu has rushed back to Huajing this afternoon. Shouldn't you have discussed such an important matter with him before making a decision? Or is it up to you to decide what this council chamber is? Joey suddenly showed sharpness, Jones's face changed, and he was about to explain, but Joey had already looked at the others.
"Your Royal Highness, I remember that you also opposed the arrest of people when you were in the real room, why did you change your mind after not seeing you for a while?"
Adolf was stunned, what was going on? Could it be that the plan has changed? He Huo Ran looked back at Song Nian, and before he could open his mouth to ask, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps at the door.
A middle-aged man ran in panting, his eyes swept anxiously over everyone, and when he saw Duke Merlin's eyes lit up, he immediately strode over and grabbed his hand, "Dad, what are you doing?" Come back with me! β
Duke Merlin was shocked and angry, "What are you doing here!" β
At this time, Joey's eyes fell on Fei Yang again, and Fei Yang's heart sank - in just a few minutes, Joey actually stumped everyone! This is a disguised threat! What the hell is he trying to do? Didn't he still play mahjong with Tang Chuan just now???
What Fei Yang didn't know was that at this moment, Tang Chuan's incomprehensible voice also sounded in Joey's invisible headset, "Joey, what do you want to do?" β