Princess Claudia and her maid Catherine are both master and servant, teacher and student, and now as the princess grows older, they gradually become equal bosom friends.

Claudia was worried about state affairs, and was distraught by her father's proposal, and when she was freshening up in the evening, Catherine saw the clues, and she took the initiative to comfort her first: "Princess, have you been angry with those people in the Duchy of Borot? ”

Claudia sighed: "Father, not only did he not make a decision, but he even wanted me to marry that His Royal Highness Albert, what a fool!"

"Princess, Lord Count has lived a mediocre life and done nothing, but he is your own father after all. At the moment, we Destini are in danger of losing our country, and although his idea is abrupt, it is not without some reason. Catherine brushed Claudia's hair as she shifted gear.

"How can marriage be a child's play! I am his daughter, but he has done me like this, it really makes me heartbroken!"

After Catherine relieved a few words, she couldn't help but express her true thoughts: "Princess, our daughter's family has no way to compete with men for any rights, so we can only take advantage of the situation and protect ourselves. Whether it is poor or rich, it is all given by men. For thousands of years, I have never heard of any female emperor and duchess, and even if there were, it was just a puppet and a vase. In the past, I asked you to avoid arrogance and indulgence, and to avoid willfulness, firstly because you are a princess and need to set an example for your subjects, and secondly, so that you can be pampered and not frightened, and adapt to possible changes in the future. Let me tell you a little bit of a confidant, your father was so addicted to wine, but he did not lose his country, it can only be said that it is luck. Our country is remote and sparsely populated, and no one can look down on it, which has become his greatest blessing. Now that Kentan has deliberately rebelled, we have become a place of attack, and the Earl's actions are hardly worthy of his title......"

"How can you say that about my father!" Claudia suddenly stood up and questioned her valet aloud. Although she resented her father's incompetence, she would not tolerate accusations in front of her, no matter who she was.

I am afraid that there is no second person in the Earl's Mansion who can be as suspicious as Catherine is to the princess. Some people don't dare, some people are disdainful, and more people get by and have an attitude of watching a good show.

After all, the old earl is powerful and powerful, and he is the king and hegemon on one side. No matter how much he tosses, the people who follow him will always have good fruit to eat. If you can easily rejoice in everything, why do you have to be stunned and point out that the earl is not? The Count had no great ambitions, and his men would not have any particularly superior ambitions. A soldier bears a nest of bears. It doesn't matter who you are the earl, I just need to eat and drink, and live freely.

The Earl's Mansion was filled with this atmosphere, and it was not a matter of complaining that the old Earl had been in a state of confusion from beginning to end, and if it hadn't alerted him a little by this sudden catastrophe, I am afraid that he would have remained in this tone until his death.

Catherine's origin, no one in the Earl's Court can understand, only know that she was not outstanding when she first entered the palace, but her personality is relatively gentle and kind, and the old earl is quite unique in this regard, so he sent her to serve the little princess. Gradually, everyone discovered her talents, whether it was upbringing or knowledge, it seemed that she came from a large family. Claudia has been pampered since she was a child, and thanks to her from the side, she has avoided becoming a fool who only knows how to eat, drink and play.

Of course, Catherine also has limitations, she buries her background so deep that even Princess Claudia has no way of knowing. She is sometimes too cautious in her words and deeds, and sometimes she will suddenly speak up, this character is so prominent that it indirectly affects the personality of the little princess.

The Earl's words and deeds, Catherine saw in her eyes and disdained in her heart. But she and the princess are real friends, so she dares to speak her mind this time.

What she thinks about most is the dignity and power that she should retain as a woman. The princess's thoughts, she is not unclear, but the princess is too young, has not seen any big world, and thinks about problems too simply, so that the secondary contradiction is regarded as the main contradiction.

In Catherine's view, people can only have dignity when they live, and although they can be heroic for a while, they are a sign of cowardice. She didn't think about the family and country feuds, but for the actual interests of the princess.

Since then, the two have not said a word that night, and each of them has a full stomach and lies on the bed. The princess thinks most about her father and the kingdom of Destini, and Catherine thinks most about her own untold tragic past and Princess Claudia's bleak future. She didn't want the princess to fall forever, so she made up her mind to find out how much of the Albert Highness was and what he was like.

The next morning, the sky was unusually clear, and the sun hung in the sky early. Claudia and Catherine were not in the habit of lying in bed, and got up early to freshen up.

The two of them sat at the table, still worrying about last night's events.

Suddenly, someone outside the door reported: "His Royal Highness Albert, the Supervisor of the Duchy of Borot, has come to ask for a meeting!"

"What a prisoner, what a highness!" Claudia said with a sneer, disdainful.

"Princess, the other party didn't break in, but was so polite, waiting for the report, we shouldn't lose our courtesy. Catherine reminded from the side.

"Then why did he burst into his father's sickbed yesterday? His attitude was so rude, and now he has changed his appearance, which is really hateful!"

"Princess, yesterday it was a business matter, but today it is a private matter. ”

"What are the official and private matters, do you still have any personal matters between me and him?" Claudia was very displeased, but she still had to have His Royal Highness Albert invited in.

I saw that the young Xiao Ah is now a different look, yesterday he was still bright in white armor and dressed in military uniforms, but today he is dressed in a plain white robe, and he is more and more upright. The eyes are bright, the eyebrows are high, the corners of the mouth are slightly tender, and the cheeks are faintly red, what a handsome little student!

Catherine was attracted to Albert at first sight, and only heard His Highness say: "Princess, yesterday was abrupt, and there were many offenses, and I hope to forgive you." After speaking, he pressed his hand on his chest and bowed slightly to show his sincerity.

Claudia was still angry, and did not reach out to help him up, but responded coldly: "Thank you Your Highness for your kindness, this princess can't afford it." You are a celebrity in front of His Majesty the Emperor, and the heavy responsibility of quelling the rebellion is all in your hands, and my father is only a shallow man, so he should put the whole power of the country in your hands, right?"

Albert was embarrassed and didn't know what to say. Catherine, however, took the initiative to come forward to relieve the siege, pulled him up, and brought her own chair, let him sit down comfortably, and said, "Your Highness, our princess has a big temper, you can take care of it." ”

Albert saw Catherine's neat temples, pink face, and a pair of eyes with tenderness, and couldn't help but move in his heart, he said with a smile: "That's that, the princess's temper, it's the same everywhere, I still know this." May I ask the girl's name?"

"I am the princess's personal maid, named Catherine, Your Highness, you don't have to care about me!" Catherine said with both self-humility and a little self-pity.

Xiao Ah is an understanding person and hears a different meaning. As Claudia still showed a cold and arrogant expression, he had no choice but to talk to the maid side by side, and the two of them had no clue, one was because of the difference in status, and the other was because the princess was on the side, and gradually there was nothing to talk about.

Just as the three of them were in embarrassment, another report came from outside the door: "General Talen Crawford of the Duchy of Borot has an emergency to discuss with His Royal Highness Albert in person." ”

"Let him not come in, and he will not know how to hide from it!" Xiao Ah hurriedly stood up and complained, and then bent down to say goodbye to Claudia and Catherine. The princess was sulking enough at this time, and felt that if she didn't express it again, it would be unreasonable, so she took the initiative to reach out and help Albert up. After looking at each other for a long time, Xiao A couldn't help but show a smile, but Claudia thought he was light, so she shook her hand and turned around and sat back.

Xiao A's heart sank, and he had to reluctantly move out of the house.

It turned out that it was all a game designed by him and Talen Crawford. After all, both of them have seen the posture of the rhetoric of the public, and this sudden visit is likely to end in a stalemate. This will not only cause personal embarrassment to His Royal Highness Albert, but will also have a slight impact on the subsequent official business of the Duchy of Borot. Tarun came up with this clever plan, no matter what the situation of Xiao Ah goes, after half an hour, he Tarun will definitely ask to meet His Royal Highness in various names to discuss the so-called big things, and Xiao Ah can make different choices according to the actual situation. If the conversation is very pleasant and the atmosphere is harmonious, then you can refuse in person, and you can show your sincerity even more. If you are unfortunate enough to open the situation, you can also take advantage of this to get out with dignity and leave it for the day after tomorrow. What a strategy to throw stones and ask for directions!

As soon as Tarun saw Albert come out, he knew in his heart that this would not be very fruitful, and he cautiously suggested on the way: "Your Highness, I see that this princess has a somewhat strong character, and although she understands some big things, she is too confined to conventions and makes some unrealistic fantasies. The more you push yourself to deal with people with these personalities, the more you can't get what you want. We have to cast a long line to catch big fish to achieve miraculous results. ”

"To tell you the truth, Princess Claudia's behavior makes me admire her even more. Albert said, shook his head again, and said with a slight self-talk: "It is never possible to do both state and family affairs, and I feel that I am a little messed up." ”

"Your Highness, I think you need to take a good rest, and you haven't caught your breath after the things you've been experiencing recently. ”

"How's the war going in the north?" asked Albert suddenly.

Tarren Crawford shook his head, after all, in this remote western place, information was already slow to spread.

However, since the Duchy of Kentan personally led the troops to the city of Birti, they took the initiative to release cruel words, saying that they were not afraid of this milky little hairy child, and if they wanted to attack, they would attack it, and they would wait for the rabbit, and vow to give the emperor's minister a dismount.

The easternmost pass of Kentan is known as the world's most precipitous Mangtunkou, where there are steep cliffs on both sides, and the width of its narrowest point is only enough to accommodate two horses barely walking side by side. At that time, the Gwenne Empire also took a lot of effort to pass here, and now the problem is placed in front of the young Albert.

Find out what happens next, and listen to the next breakdown.