Chapter 17: Awakening
It was already evening when I returned to the palace, and the imperial chef had already put the elaborate dishes on the table. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info usually Rodia dins, and only Sang Situ accompanies him. Doesn't Rodia have her own harem? Yes, in her harem, there are ten husbands. Sanstu is the most favorite, because Lindsay is the child of Rodia and Sanstu. Female respect, Sanstu's status was sealed with the birth of Lindsay. became a prince under one man and above ten thousand......
It was dark, and the palace was lit with candles. Rodia and Sanstu had already taken their seats, but Lindsay hadn't shown up for a long time: "This kid, did you forget to dine with us?" Sang Situ smiled slightly on the side: "Lindsay must have something to do, let's wait~"
That's right, when this daughter of theirs wants to get busy, she is busier than anyone else. It's not that I'm busy, sometimes I go to the barracks to train my troops...... They can't stop it. Ran to analyze the military situation with the generals and marshals...... They still can't stop it...... The justifiable reason is that he refuses to be by their side.
After a while, a notice came from outside the door, and Lindsay came to the restaurant: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Prince." Lindsay walked up to the two and greeted them with a salute.
"No need to be polite, this is not in the main hall. Not so much to pay attention to! Come and sit next to me~" Rodia beckoned to Lindsay, Lindsay took a seat, Sang Situ looked at her, and he quickly exclaimed: "Lindsay, what's wrong with your face?" ”
Face? Rodia looked at Lindsay's cheek suspiciously, and found a scar, still a new injury: "How could it be injured?!" Are there any assassins? What the hell is going on?! "When Lindsey got sick, it hurt Rodia. It was not easy to heal, but there was a new injury, how could she not be angry.
Lindsay was embarrassed, she was only late because she ran back to the princess's mansion. I tried my best to cover the wounds on my face, I thought it was perfect, but I was still discovered: "This ......" Lindsay's eyes rolled: "I practiced swords in my house just now, and I accidentally scratched it." Out of the way! ”
"Really?" Rodia looked incredulous, Lindsay looked at Sang Situ for help, and Sang Situ immediately understood: "Can my daughter lie to us, okay, Lindsay, pay more attention next time you practice swords." ”
Lindsay hurriedly nodded yes, and Rodia didn't dig deeper. After dinner, Lindsay felt more tired than she was from going to war. couldn't stand Rodia asking questions, and always asked the prince who was imprisoned by her, so that she was satisfied and married him.
After a few words, Lindsay fled in shock. Back at the princess's mansion, Lindsay bathed and went to the gazebo for a drink: "Dick." ”
"In!" Dick came to Lindsay's side and waited for questioning.
"Is there any movement on Otis?"
"No, nothing unusual as usual." Lindsay nodded, but did not speak. On the contrary, Dick had a problem, and he kept holding it in his heart, hesitating, "Your Royal Highness the Princess......"
"How?" Lindsay put down his glass and looked at Dick, who pursed his lips "You...... Will you marry that prince? ”
Lindsay poured herself a glass of wine, her eyes were a little indifferent: "I didn't mean to marry him...... she sighed and stood up and said lightly: "But...... It doesn't matter if the queen orders it, marrying him. "The heart is dead anyway.
Dick tensed up, his eyes looking straight at Lindsay's back. Clenched his fists...... "The queen didn't have this mind, after all, she was a defeated prisoner." ”
Dick walked up to Lindsay, took out the ointment that Hovis had given him from his arms, and gently applied Lindsay's wound to it: "It's late at night, Your Royal Highness Princess, rest early." ”
The weather was cool in the early morning, and the sun had just risen. Those who do business leave the stall early and put their goods on the table and wait for the customers. For a while, greetings, chatters and shouts warmed up the originally cold atmosphere in the city.
Five hundred meters south of the Lorraine Palace is the residence of Duke Edith, the outer wall of the Duke's Palace is high, and three personal soldiers stand on either side of the main entrance. The first thing you can see when you enter from the main entrance is a large open field, on which various weapons, wooden stakes, and targets are neatly placed.
Behind the empty field is a white annex with green plants on the walls. There are a wide variety of flowers and plants planted in the surrounding area, and they are blooming beautifully. Like the Lindsay House, the Ducal Palace is also planted with trees and is full of greenery as far as the eye can see.
The crisp chirping of birds sounded, and several flocks flew and fell. Diagonally behind the annex is a mansion larger than the annex, which is the main residence of Duke Itis. Between the sheep intestines and the path, several teams of personal soldiers were on guard to patrol to protect the safety of the duke.
The location of the main house is remote, and there is no other reason. Edith is quiet and doesn't like a noisy atmosphere. Between the main house and the annex is a garden with rare plants. Edith put a lot of effort into this, and when he was in a moody mood, he always liked to be alone in the garden. And every time, the gloom in my heart will disappear.
Today, Edith woke up early in the morning. When he opened his eyes, he was stunned for a long time. His face was unusually strange, and after washing up, he went to the garden alone. It's a morning to sit in the gazebo......
His face went from solemn to frowning, and he didn't know what he thought, and his brows stretched. Then, his eyes narrowed, and he fell into deep thought. The expressions are very rich...... Seeing this, the female attendant who passed by gasped for a moment. They all knew that when the Duke appeared in the garden, something must be bothering.
At this time, a guard came to the main house through the main entrance. Seeing the Duke in the garden, he secretly complained in his heart. I wonder if I should disturb him at this time? If you disturb it, will you be angry? Alas...... The public meal is not delicious......
"What's the matter?" Edith had already noticed the hurried guard, and when he saw the guard's tangled appearance, he couldn't help but smile and asked.
Seeing the duke's question, the guards hurriedly stepped forward to meet and explain their intentions: "Lord Duke, Her Majesty has sent people to ask about your situation several times. And send a few imperial doctors to see you. ”
"Imperial Doctor? Why do you call the Imperial Doctor? Duke Ben was not sick again. ”
"Lately, you haven't been present at your daily meetings. Her Royal Highness Modi, the second princess, has been covering up for you and informing the queen that you are not feeling well. Her Majesty has seen that you have not recovered for so long...... So ......"
What's been a long time? Edith smiled bitterly and stood up: "Let the chief steward send Princess Modi the local specialties I brought back from my previous mission to the allies, as a thank you gift for covering up for me several times." ”
"Yes! Lord Duke, the ...... The Imperial Physicians ......," the guard asked after a moment's thought.
Edith waved his hand: "Send them back, and say that Duke Ben is fine." Thank you Your Majesty for your concern! ”
The guard took the order, turned around and walked a few steps, and his heart moved again: "Uh...... Lord Duke...... Tomorrow's meeting ......"
"The Duke will be there on time."
Finally sending the guards away, Edith's gaze fell once again on the surrounding flowerbeds. Ling Baiyi's words sounded in his ears, and a figure of a person unconsciously appeared in his mind.
Edith jerked to his feet, eyes wide open. As if shocked by something, his lips opened slightly with a look of disbelief: "It turned out ...... I see......" he muttered to himself.
Then, a smile appeared on his face after the shock. Everything suddenly opened up...... The doubts that had plagued him for a long time finally came to an epiphany. I see, I see......
The soldiers passing by glanced at each other in unison, they knew that the Duke was out of love...... This...... Didn't you go insane...... Putting aside these chaotic thoughts that flashed through their minds, they watched the Duke walk out of the garden with a smile on his face, and the soldiers hurriedly knelt down and greeted him: "Lord Duke, are you okay?" The captain of the guard asked worriedly.
"Hmm...... Very good. Prepare the horses, I'm going out! After speaking, he quickly walked into the main house to change clothes. After a while, Edith rushed out of the mansion in a hurry, and by this time, the horse boy had already led Edith's war horse to the door and waited. Seeing Edith, he didn't have time to say hello, but he saw Edith take three steps and make two steps to copy the reins that the horse boy was carrying and turn over on the horse. Seeing the female officers and guards around them, they were stunned for a while...... This...... Or is it the graceful and noble Duke?
Edith scrambled the horse to hurry, and the smile on his lips remained undiminished throughout. The war horse stopped in front of the princess's mansion in the east of the imperial city, he had been here many times, but this time, Edith looked at the princess's mansion carefully.
There has never been such a feeling, and the princess's mansion without any decoration looks so elegant and chic. When the guard saw Edith, he hurriedly saluted: "I have seen Lord Duke." ”
"Well, is the eldest princess here?" Edith didn't dismount and asked condescendingly.
"Yes, Her Royal Highness the princess has not left the house for the time being. The villain immediately reported and asked the Duke to wait in the parlor with the villain. ”
Edith nodded, and entered the princess's mansion with the guards. Sit down in the living room, and the female officer brings a drink and leaves. Lindsay didn't let Edith wait too long before coming to the parlor, and as soon as they met, Lindsay couldn't help but look Edith up and down. He changed his previous decadent appearance and returned to his former noble and suave appearance.
"What kind of wind is blowing today, coming to me?" Dick helped Lindsay to sit down and motioned for the female officer to serve her tea. Lindsay took a sip of the teacup, and the elegant taste of the tea in his mouth made Lindsay smile with satisfaction.
When asked, Edith did not respond. This made Lindsay look at him strangely: "Edith? She called out to the duke, who stared at her without saying a word.
Edith put down the cup in his hand and looked at Dick behind Lindsay: "Her Royal Highness the eldest princess~ How about letting your close guard step down?" ”
Lindsay nodded: "Dick, step back first." Dick shook his figure and disappeared in front of the two: "Okay, Dick has also left." Say whatever you want...... Do you still want to see white? Yes, I'll help you again. With that, he took the yellow charm from his bosom. Seeing this, Edith waved his hand. His face was a little awkward, and he said, "I'm not here for her." ”
No? …… Weird. Lindsay frowned slightly, withdrew the yellow charm, and looked at Edith puzzled: "Edith, why did you come to me for Ling Baiyi?" ”
"Debt collection."
Lindsay was stunned for a moment, frowning: "Edith, I don't remember what I owe you?" My princess's mansion asked you to borrow gold? ”
Edith shook her head, her eyes fixed on Lindsay. Seeing Lindsay's puzzled look, he smiled slightly: "Although the wood used for my door is not the best, it is also considered to be superior, count you 10,000 gold coins, because it is the door of my bedroom, you broke into the door and seriously violated my privacy, so, in order to make up for my injured soul, add 40,000 privacy infringement fees~ and the medical expenses I was poured from head to toe by your bucket of cold water, lost work expenses, nutrition expenses and mental damage to my injured self-esteem, I will suffer a loss, count you 150,000, a total of 20W gold coins, Please pay in one lump sum. ”
Lindsay choked on a mouthful of water, and quickly took out a handkerchief to cover her mouth and coughed: "Ahem...... You...... I, Edith, you...... Ahem......" Edith walked quickly to Lindsay's side and patted her on the back, Lindsay was still relieved for a while, and her face was flushed with cough: "Why do you guys not know what to do?" I went to see you because I cared about you. Without breaking your door, can you open the door for Princess Ben? If I don't go, you'll be drunk to death, right? You drink like that, can you wake up without pouring it? I didn't expect you to be grateful, you are good, running to collect debts!? ”
Edith smiled slightly: "I have long thought that Your Royal Highness the princess will not be able to pay me for repairs and treatment, I am not reluctant, it is better to suffer a loss......"
What the hell does this cunning guy want to do, the compensation is fake. The real purpose of his visit made Lindsay very curious: "Say, what do you want to do?" ”
"Give myself to you."
Lindsay choked on a sip of tea, and she quickly took out a handkerchief to cover her lips, choking for a while. This is the second time she has choked on water, what did she really hear? Edith patted him lightly on Lindsay's back.
When Lindsay stopped coughing, she looked at Edith with a gloomy face, and after a long time, Lindsay barely regained her voice: "What did you say?" Lindsay patted her ears and felt like she was hallucinating.
"I said, I'm going to lose something. Dedicate myself to Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess, so that you don't have to pay anything. Edith patiently repeated what he had just said, looking at Lindsay's surprised appearance, he felt a little unhappy.
Lindsay got up from her seat, her face turning ugly, "Edith, do you know what you're talking about?" ”
"Of course~" Edith shrugged: "I said it very clearly, and my head is very clear. Lindsay, I love you. ”
The green jade hand slapped the table fiercely, Lindsay said stiffly, and said to Edith in a slightly angry voice: "Please go back, duke, and I will not send it far!" ”
Seeing that Lindsay was angry, Edith grabbed Lindsay's arm and pulled her in front of him: "What I'm Edith said, I won't regret it or take it back." Lindsey. You can refuse me, but, before you refuse, think about a quarter of the empire in my hands. ”
"Edith, you are bold! Even threatened this princess, you are not afraid that I will cut you! Lindsay was furious, and her heart burned to the ground. She is Lindsay, the god of war, and no one in the entire empire has dared to threaten her.
"What does it matter if you die in your hands~ But if I die, my soldiers will rebel. Lindsay, I know you well. It is also impossible to threaten you out of necessity, not to do this, and to make you accept me. ”
"Is it possible to threaten me? Edith, you disgust me. If you can't chase Baiyi, you turned to me~ Who was Ling Baiyi going to die or live before? Who is it for Ling Baiyi to borrow wine to kill his sorrows? Who is Ling Bai Yi long and Ling Bai short in my ears every day, and who said that this princess trampled on his dignity?! Edith, you'd better get the hell out of here right now. Otherwise, don't blame me for not having ...... Hmm...... angry words were muffled by Edith, who grabbed Lindsay's body and grabbed her lip. Greedily sucking the sweetness in her mouth, Lindsay's struggling hands were placed on her sides to keep her from moving, no matter how Lindsay dodged, Edith always had a way to kiss her on the lips.
Finally, Lindsay stopped struggling and was immersed in Edith's kiss. Seeing that Lindsay no longer resisted, Edith dragged Lindsay's head and deepened the kiss. The two tongues are entangled......
Dick in the shadows turned pale, one hand tightly gripping the short blade at his waist. He bit his lip so hard that his mouth smelled of rust. At this moment, his heart throbbed fiercely, and his goddess was hugged and kissed in his arms. Damn it...... Dick's eyes were red, and if he could, he would have rushed over and slashed the man who had blasphemed his goddess. Can...... He can't...... Dick hung his head, staggered a few steps and quietly left.