In the afterglow of the chief attendant, Jiham, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure flashing not far away.

He stepped back slightly, silently stepping out of Lenster's line of sight, and a guard leaned over and whispered, and Jiham nodded, and walked back to his original position.

He didn't report it right away.

As the chief attendant of the Grand Duke's side, this is a position with little status, but a hot position.

The position has changed five times, with Jiham being the sixth.

Of the first five, two disappeared silently into the Stuart nobility without causing a single stir, and the remaining four were all released to serve as mid-level officers in the various Stuart legions, in inconspicuous but crucial positions.

They all stood firmly.

Everyone understood the arrangement of the new Grand Duke, but no one could shake the chess pieces he had laid out.

In less than four years, the Grand Duke steadily completed the transfer of power, until the matter was a foregone conclusion, and everyone was surprised to find that the whole process was so calm and without the slightest twists and turns.

At this time, the city government of the Grand Duke, who seemed to be too young to take on heavy responsibilities, gradually revealed the tip of the iceberg from under the water.

He always stretched out his branches quietly.

It wasn't until the war came that people realized that he had already firmly held the fate of the Duchy of Stuart in his hands.

For example, Jiham is well aware of his future.

But before that, gaining the trust and affection of the Grand Duke was a test he had to go through.

Jiham had been the chief of the Grand Duke's chamberlain for nearly a year, the longest in office.

Everyone thinks he has a bright future, and he is not complacent.

The longer he was by the side of this Grand Duke, the more he would find his own shortcomings in this Grand Duke who was far younger than himself, and when respect gradually turned to reverence, before he knew it, Jiham already had some of the shadow of the Grand Duke of Leinster, and he became more and more calm, gentle and humble.

He knew well some of the habits of the young Grand Duke.

For example, when he is thinking alone, he doesn't like to be disturbed.

So, Jiham just quietly returned to his place, holding the cigar case, as if he had never left.

"What's the matter?" Lancet put down the cigar tail.

Jiham whispered two words in his ear.

An imperceptible joy flashed in Ranster's eyes.

He glanced back at the tent, whispered a few words, nodded slightly to the middle-aged sword saint, and strode out.

The middle-aged sword saint who practiced swords outside the camp stopped his movements, saw the guards bring the snow wolf for Leinster, and asked the people around him: "Where is the Grand Duke going?" ”

"It seems that the Grand Duchess has sent someone." Others answered.

This is not the first time this has happened.

"Young man, ......"

"After all, it's the first time I've been a father." Others laughed.

The middle-aged sword master smiled and continued to practice the sword.

……

When Lancet entered, there were only two people in the tent, Lin An and Elizabeth.

Lin An quietly contacted Princess Elizabeth, who threw everyone out, including her personal maid, and met Lin An alone in her tent.

Lancet did not let anyone in, he strode in, took off his mink fur, and Elizabeth got up to take it, and the two of them moved naturally and familiarly.

It seems that they have both adapted to their new identities in this marriage and are in a good relationship.

Lancet has a beard on his lips, his blonde hair is a little longer than Lin An's impression, neatly combed back, his face is four or five years more mature than the last time they met, and there is a light texture between his eyebrows and the corners of his mouth, probably because he is in a hurry to come back, his appearance is too late to take care of, and he is a little weathered.

His figure is well maintained, he should not have put down exercise, his chest is much thicker than before, his ape back is bee waist, and he looks like a heroic and mature young monarch.

With his current appearance, he is nearly thirty years old, eight or nine years older than Lin An, and no one will doubt it.

Lin An stood up to greet him.

When Lin An was looking for Lancet's changes, at a distance, Lancet also looked at Lin An to confirm whether she was okay.

The strangeness of time, space and experience dissolves after this short but not calm silence.

They invariably deepened their smiles and naturally adapted to each other's changes.

It's just that they are not what they were a few years ago.

Time is imperceptibly changing all people and things, not only the environment, but also themselves.

The excitement of reunion after a long absence no longer needs to be as overflowing as in the past.

Ranster had long since learned that Lin An's return was safe, and the euphoria of first learning the news had long since passed.

Time can change personnel, but it can also brew the bottle of friendship into a more mellow wine, and the moment they make eye contact, they have regained their tacit understanding in the past, and they are all in silence.

"I've seen Little John, he's so cute!" Lin An said, "It's a pity that as a godmother, I couldn't see him born, which is really dereliction of duty." ”

"He was fat, he was born weighing eight pounds." Ranster laughed, and the joy of the reunion had been concealed, "He is so naughty that he tortures his mother a lot, you must help me discipline him well in the future." ”

He was well aware of the reason why Lin An was so concerned about John.

Lin An, like them, has always harbored guilt and worry about this child.

That's why she was so happy at this time.

Lin An and Lanster's eyes met, and a touch of understanding flashed under Lanster's eyes.

At this moment, Elizabeth, who was standing aside, had a feeling that she was completely unable to insert herself between them.

The feeling was fleeting.

"He is your eldest son, if there is no accident, he should be the future Grand Duke, and I, the godmother, am afraid that there is no use for him except to be a palace magic advisor."

Even if they didn't know that Lin An was on the verge of promotion, no one would think that Lin An would not be able to advance to the Archmage, her words made Ranster overjoyed, and Elizabeth took over and said:

"If John had half your wisdom, I would have wanted nothing more for the rest of my life. You will not only be John's magical advisor, but also his lifelong mentor! ”

Lenster was the perfect husband and father, Ann. Lynn was also a perfect female friend, and Elizabeth couldn't have been more demanding, even from the most demanding of her point of view.

As for feelings.

Feelings are something that cannot be controlled.

Will it be more important than her children?

Will it be more horrible than those frozen starvations on the side of the road?

Will it be more hideous than the ice and snow undead that roam the tundra?

After seeing something far more terrible and heavier than it, now that she has come here, with her husband, with their children, and her most precious treasure,

Elizabeth. Merlin, don't be afraid of anything!

The baby's cry rang out, penetrating without warning.

"Ah, the little baby is awake!"

Elizabeth hurried out, and after a while, she came in with little John in her arms.

The little guy was holding his fingers, and the blue eyes inherited from his father like the ocean were choking with tears, looking around with bones, and when he saw Lin An, he actually giggled and laughed, stretched out his white fat arm that was round like a lotus root, and wanted to grab Lin An's robe.

Lancet was surprised.

"Little pumpkin likes his godmother very much, and it was the same just now, he kept sticking it to Ann, and he didn't leave until he fell asleep!" Elizabeth teased the little one, "Look, this is John's godmother Anne!" Come, call for teaching-mother-! Teach-mother-! ……”

The little guy "poof-puff-" and let out a big mouthful of water bubbles.

The three adults laughed as if they had seen something big.

"Can I hug him again?" Lin An asked.

She looked at little John like a big baby, cautious and unbelievably soft.

Little John giggled, didn't recognize life at all, looked at the gap between being held in Lin An's arms, and quickly pawed his wet little slap on Lin An's robe.

But Lin An's robe was not wet at all.

The little thing stared at the robe with a wide range of clear eyes, as if puzzled, hey, why didn't it leave a trace?

Lin An and the three of them were all overwhelmed.

"This kid likes to put his stamp on everything he likes." Lancet said.

"What a child is the greatest miracle!"

Lin An wiped the tears that overflowed with laughter from the corners of her eyes, and the soft green light was slowly released in her hand, completely enveloping Little John inside.

"He's got a lot of talent and he's going to get the best in the world." Lin An said.

Both Lancet and Elizabeth had love and joy in their eyes, and for them they would never get tired of listening to the praise and blessing of little John.

The green mangs don't last long, and young children can't take in too much energy.

Little John babbled and reluctantly returned to his mother's arms, where Elizabeth took her out to nurse.

The tent was quiet again.

The pleasant atmosphere did not dissipate immediately, and the smiles of the two slowly settled.

The movement outside the tent became smaller and smaller, and Lin An sensed that no one was approaching within ten zhang.

Leinster folded his legs and leaned back gently, interspersing the ten fingers of his hands on his thighs.

It's a relaxed conversation pose.

"I have announced what you said at the Supreme Military Council."

"But there's a little bit of an obstacle."

"Because of the source of the intelligence?" Lin An asked.

She knew the risks that Lanster would take.

Lanster couldn't tell the source of the information, just like Lin An couldn't tell Lanster everything about what he had experienced in the past year;

Taking a step back, even if Lin An appeared at the Supreme Military Council now to vouch for intelligence, the Command needed to at least find a logical loophole to ensure that Lin An did not fall into the hands of the demons and become their spies during the more than a year that he had disappeared in full view.

"No, not only that, it's a bit complicated."

"You've been back for more than a year, and you don't know how you've changed now."

Lancet habitually rubbed his brow, smoothing out the ravine.

"Such a big change in military strategy requires orders from Pompey's side, but due to the choice of a successor, Pompey's side is now too busy to take care of itself."

"Also, there's a problem."

Lancet hesitated.

“…… Although it is still uncertain, according to some information from the intelligence department, we suspect that some families in the rear may have become the eyes of the demons. ”

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