When Hughes said this, he suddenly couldn't say any more, for, the moment he quickly raised his eyes, he noticed that his mother's face had turned red. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info This kind of situation, he has only remembered a few times since he was a child. Obviously, the mother is already really angry.

Mrs. Betty was now filled with mixed feelings, and her son's words rumbled in her ears like thunder in the sky, which made her heart irritated. From time to time, a heart-wrenching emotion such as "my son has accused himself of being a little maid" would pop up in her mind, and although her reason was ready to extinguish the thought that she knew was ridiculous, the distraction still made her expression look strange.

Xius quietly did not dare to speak again, Betty was temporarily speechless in a state of disarray, and the room was silent.

"He's still a kid after all, though, he's growing up!" After a while, Betty finally straightened out her emotions, smiled wryly, and organized her language again. She wanted to give one last persuasion, not an order. Because she understands that once the child begins to have independent thoughts, the command is no longer a good way to teach, and subtle induction can play a greater role.

"There is some truth in your statement, Theseus, but you must understand that there is a case! Words like 'maybe' mean that you are also worried about the worst outcome, isn't it? Obviously, under this worst outcome, our whole family will be buried with you, and just because of a maid who has served you for less than half a year, you dare to use this whole family as your gambling capital? Is it true that in your heart, the safety of our family, the safety of me and your father, and the safety of more people in Houghton are not as safe as a Shirley?" Mrs. Betty did not speak in an impassioned tone, much less accusatory, she was more like she didn't care, and only said lightly what was at stake again. But behind this indifference, the slightest regret and the aggressiveness revealed by a series of questions, but it was like a giant hammer smashing on the heart of Xius, and in an instant, the pity in Xius's heart for Shirley was smashed, and a feeling of pathos permeated his chest, which was indescribable.

Xius lowered his head heavily, and his originally straight back seemed to have lost his spirit at this moment, and the meaning of decadence made Betty's brows jump.

However, things are bound to not end hastily like this, admitting defeat is necessary, but for Theseus, Madame Betty thinks that understanding the truth is more important than admitting defeat a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand!

Lady Betty took advantage of the situation and continued, "Besides, your idea is undoubtedly simple and wrong. Lie ten thousand times and it will become the truth!Not to mention that our enemies don't need to make Shirley repeat it ten thousand times, and they won't wait for Shirley to meet them, they will take the initiative and use money and other promises to make a little girl who has not been deeply involved in the world easily spit out all the situations they need, which is not a joke at all, but a reality. To tell you a fact, not only are there spies around our house, but there are also our spies, finding out the enemy's shortcomings and giving a fatal blow, which has always been a part of aristocratic life and has always been entangled!"

After saying such a long sentence in one breath, Mrs. Betty had to stop for a moment, but she finally wanted to relax her tense nerves, and her son Hughes shook his body when he heard about the spy, and although he still did not raise his head, Betty thought that the shock was enough for her son to savor it for a while.

There was an indescribable aura in the room, and Mrs. Betty's lecture not only made Theseus's heart vibrate, but more emotions seemed to be mixed into a kind of confusion, as if walking on a wasteland full of gray mist, unable to see the sky and direction, unable to walk on the edge of longing.

The two points of view in Hughes's heart clash fiercely, one moment the love for his family prevails, and the next moment the heat of justice and kindness breaks through the blockade of love and suddenly appears in a prominent position. The sting pain brought to him by the ups and downs of struggle seemed to be for a moment, but it seemed to last for thousands of years.

"What should I do?" Hughes wanted to cry in pain, but the warrior's instinct suppressed the sourness in his nose, at this moment, how much he wanted to see the god of war in his arm guard again, how he wanted to talk to the old people who had lived for thousands of years, listen to their hearts, and ask for solutions.

I don't know how long it took, Hughes finally woke up from the inner entanglement, his immature face looked mature at this moment, and the two star-like sea blue eyes revealed a decisive divine light.

Hughes looked at his mother, and Lady Betty was shaken and stared at her son with the same smile.

"Mother, I agree with you, but, I don't think I can do what you say!Please don't worry, listen to what I say!" Hughes's words immediately caused his mother to feel uneasy and anxious, but Xius was like a middle-aged man who had been in the world for a long time, and he gently raised his hand and stopped his mother from speaking with a gentle but firm gaze.

"I have been on this continent for 14 years! In the past 14 years, I have felt anger, shame, resentment, and many other emotions, and I have thought that the sky of this world will always have more dark moments than bright days! However, because of yesterday's events, I suddenly realized that I was wrong! The darkness was only a temporary dark cloud on my growth road, and the fiery and bright sun was actually hidden behind the clouds all the time, watching every step I took forward! Yes, what I want to tell you is that your education with my father has made me understand many things in this world, and sincerity and kindness have also been integrated into my blood. Therefore, I am by no means willing to take matters into my own hands to solve this problem, which is not a trouble, but contrary to my wisdom and conscience. ”

Mrs. Betty listened to her son's story, from the initial excitement to the calmness afterwards, she looked at her son carefully, and a mixture of sadness and joy appeared on her face, as if the upturned corners of her mouth were the source of a bitter smile, and everything was extremely contradictory and complicated.

"I really don't know if it's good or bad!" Betty sighed softly in her heart, but the cold light in her eyes had long since been extinguished, replaced by a strong love, "Maybe I should be proud?" The joy that appeared in her heart made the beautiful lady return to her graceful and beautiful posture again, but the shaking of the head and the wry smile could not disappear in a short time.

At this time, Hughes spoke again, and at this time, his face was irrepressibly replaced with a sad but hopeful expression.

"However, this world is not centered on me after all, and my choice may really lead the family to the road of destruction! I can't be so selfish and exchange the fate and future of the entire family for the stability of my inner conscience. So...... Therefore, I am not opposed to the use of extreme methods at home to solve the problem quickly. It's just that I won't do it myself, I didn't do it before, I won't do it now, and I won't be able to do it in the future! Defend the family or let you adults do it, I'm still young, when I grow up, when I have the power to veto everything, I will use my power to change this situation, this is the goal of my path, and it is also the oath of the warrior, with the heart of Theseus Horton as evidence, I will fight for it, never stop!"

Mrs. Betty's red lips were slightly open and trembling, and her eyes were full of incredulity, and even she involuntarily got up and gathered opposite her son Hughes, but the intense and complex feelings of amazement, joy, pride, and pride in her heart were so strong that they could no longer be expressed in words.

"Theseus, you ......"

"Madam, the sheriff of Glorious City wants to talk to the young master, and he is waiting in the living room. At this moment of emotional turmoil, a slightly old but clear and elegant voice suddenly came from outside the door, abruptly interrupting Betty's feelings that were about to burst out. This turn of events made Betty immediately angry, but then, she sighed and made the right choice.

"Raul, please wait a moment, and I will be right over with Theseus. Lady Betty commanded calmly.

"Yes, ma'am. The voice outside the door came again, and Hughes, who was at peace because of his choice, suddenly felt that from this voice, he seemed to see the image of an old gentleman with gray hair who was gently bent over. However, the image flashed in his mind, so much so that it did not occur to him how keen it would be to be able to hear a specific image from his voice.

Mrs. Betty turned her head, a smile blooming, and a breath of joy spread from head to toe.

She walked to Hughes's closet, opened it, and selected a few beautiful tunics from it, and walked to her son.

"Hughes, although the sheriff is only a baron, he was personally selected by the city lord, the earl, if you want to see him, you should dress formally, this is not only respect for the law, but also respect for the earl, understand?" Betty smiled and told her son, at this moment, the cold was gone, and she returned to the ranks of the mother who cared for her son the most.

"Yes, Mother!" such a gentle voice suddenly relieved Xius's already heavy heart, and he looked at his mother, smiled with relief, and nodded in response.

At this time, in the living room of Qianbao, a middle-aged man who was also dressed in gorgeous clothes was standing with his hands in his hands, admiring the ancient paintings hanging on the walls of the living room.

"Lord Baron, please use tea, this is the most popular snow mountain black tea in the royal capital this year, I hope you will like it!" Butler Raul gracefully stood behind him and made a gesture of invitation, directing the other's gaze to the steaming delicate teacup that had just been served.

The sheriff turned, but instead of immediately approaching, he gently sniffed the scent that was gradually spreading in the air.

"Well, it's a wonderful taste, it's really authentic Snow Mountain Black Tea, hehe, I have to say, the servant techniques of Lord Viscount's house are also authentic, I seem to smell the smell of black tea in Lord Earl's house again, thank you very much." The sheriff, Baron Deca, returned to the sofa in admiration, and he gently picked up the delicate teacup, and his movements drew a graceful arc, which looked very elegant.

After taking a sip, Baron Deca complimented again, and Butler Raul smiled back.

The servant next to him would not understand that in this coming and going, both of them faintly showed the power behind them and gained each other's respect. In this way, everyone has the opportunity to talk on an equal footing.

Raul understood what the other meant, and knew that the sheriff had asked the Count before he came. So, he quietly motioned with his eyes to the maid next to him to invite the hostess again.

Just then, Mrs. Betty's laughter came from the hallway.

"Dear Lord Deka, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Mrs. Betty came out with a spring breeze on her face, a little faster, and with a look of enthusiasm, but not in a hurry.

Behind her was her well-dressed son, Hughes, who was also smiling.

"Greetings to Lord Baron, Theseus, you should show respect for your safe life in the City of Radiance, thanks to the wisdom and diligence of the Sheriff!" Lady Betty let her son out and introduced her to Deca with a smile.

"Honorable Lord, allow me to express my respect for you. "Hus is also a trained son of a nobleman, and he will never make any mistakes in the etiquette of greeting and sending. A slight bow and a gentle, clear salutation aptly indicated his welcome to the sheriff.

It's just that at this time, Master Deca was not as leisurely as he was with Raul before, he quickly reached out and pressed Hughes's shoulder, very enthusiastic, and even slightly anxious: "Let me see...... Oh, it's okay, Master Theseus, it looks like you haven't been hurt too much, and I'm so happy for you. ”

Then he immediately turned to Mrs. Betty and apologized in a slightly sad and ashamed tone: "Dear Madam, I have come to observe the condition of Hughes, and I am relieved to see that he is safe and sound, and I feel fortunate for him. Listening to the people below, the person who committed the murder last night turned out to be a vicious junior swordsman, which makes me very ashamed, it seems that there is a serious hole in my work, and it is actually a serious threat to Young Master Xiusi. However, please believe me, ma'am, I have consulted the lord of the city, and all of you have agreed to use all your strength to bring the murderer to justice as quickly as possible!"

"Thank you for your sincere help, Lord Deca, and the servants I have in my house have been sent out to capture the outlaw as soon as possible. You know, since that man dares to hurt my son, then he is also a great threat to the other nobles in the city, please deal with this matter with the utmost importance!" Mrs. Betty remembered that her son was almost killed, and her face that was still smiling was also blue, and her eyes were full of cold light.

"As you wish, ma'am, we have sent our best forces, the best investigators, to analyze the clues at the Sheriff's Department in order to quickly find the murderer's traces. Seeing the Viscountess's anger, Lord Deka quickly changed to a more serious expression, and swore that he would do his best.

Originally, he didn't have to talk to the other party like this, but if the news from the spies last night was true, that Viscount of the Great Sword Master rank was enough for the City Lord Earl to treat this matter with the highest level of importance. And he was just a little baron.

"I have full confidence in your sincerity, Lord Deca. Betty's face was a little better, and Decca couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"So, could you please tell us about the clues that the Sheriff's Department has come up with so far?" Mrs. Betty changed the subject, giving Deca a chance to play. She also knew that because of her husband, she didn't have to be too enthusiastic about a baron. But behind the other party is an earl with royal blood after all, and for that lord, the necessary respect is indispensable!