Henry III's killing of Henry, Duke of Gise, the loyal defender of the Catholic Church, naturally aroused strong resistance from the faithful, and some people could not suppress their extreme emotions and took extreme measures, which was unexpected and reasonable.

Although there were a few who questioned the possibility of premeditated murder, and pointed the finger at my friend Henri de Popon, they had no evidence, and the Empress Regent issued an edict on the same afternoon recognizing the legitimacy of Henri de Popon, which is the strongest proof!

As for her heartbroken by the unnatural death of her child again, she did not appear in the public eye, but only entrusted her daughter, Queen Margot, to announce that she would no longer be regent, which is also understood by people.

After all, it was her last son, and she must have been grief-stricken!

The next time I saw Henry, it was in the main parlor of the Danfeng Dew Palace. The vulgar king still doubted his own understanding, and he never thought he would succeed - while Catherine was still alive.

"My friend! I know saying thank you is not enough to express my gratitude, but I want to say thank you anyway! Henry took my arm and suppressed his excitement.

I smiled and waved my hand, and said lightly: "This is the destiny of heaven, my majesty, I just helped history."

Henry shook his head and said, "You have always been so wise and mysterious, my friend! I doubt you are a messenger from God! Although I know that this conjecture is not true. ”

I tapped my fingers lightly on the tabletop, stared into Henry's eyes, and asked, "So what are you going to do next?" My friend. ”

"Me?" Henry looked at me and said, "What I'm going to do is actually very simple - stabilize the country, and then, let every farmer have a chicken in his pot!"

Saying that, he smiled slightly: "Actually, what I want to do is very clear, but what about you?" Qilan, are you still going back to deal with Elizabeth's old witch? ”

I couldn't help but shake my head and smile bitterly: "Whether she is a witch or a goddess, I have to go back at present."

Henry nodded, "Why?" Why do you have to go back? ”

I smiled faintly and said, "I have a grudge against the Spaniards!"

Henry nodded, "I know." But you must know that Elizabeth is not a good stubble, she will not trust you! After all, you are not from your own clan, but I am afraid that the higher your position, the more problems you have! My friend. ”

From his words, I deeply felt sincere friendship and deep worry. I understood what he meant, but I had to go back.

So I smiled and said, "Don't worry, my friend, I know it." When the day is right, I'll leave her. ”

Henry smiled pleasantly: "It's good that you know! When you decide to leave England one day, come to me! My door is always open to you! ”

I couldn't help laughing, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay! My brother! If one day I have nowhere to go, don't pretend you don't know me! ”

Henry knew I was joking, but he still said with a straight face: "My friend, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten this far." So! ”

He clapped his hands gently, and the guards immediately opened the door, and a row of protocols rushed in outside!

One of the men came up to me, bowed to Henry, got down on one knee before me, and held a tray high in front of me!

I gave Henry a puzzled look, but the guy motioned for me to look at it. Hell, I shook my head with a wry smile and gently lifted the cover, only to see a piece of gold leaf lying quietly underneath!

I gently picked up the gold leaf and read it in a low voice: "In the sacred name of King Henry IV of France, I hereby confer upon Sun Qilan the title of Duke of Glary, and enjoy the courtesy of a prince!" Praise is not named, and there is no trend in the court. Seal of King Henry IV of France. ”

Looking at this reward order, I couldn't help frowning, looked at Henry and smiled, "Actually, it doesn't have to be like this, my friend. Help you not for this! ”

Henry nodded, "I know." This is my heart! Of course, I know that you still need a process, so I won't tell the world for the time being! I'll make an announcement as you see fit! ”

I shook my head again and said, "You're bothered! But this is not important, there is one thing that is more urgent! Don't know what you think? ”

Henry asked suspiciously, "What's so urgent?"

I stared at Henry silently, but remained silent.

Henry thought for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up, and the muscles all over his body seemed to tighten!

Then he soothed again, leaned forward to me, and said softly in a low voice, "But...... She's Margo's mother after all! The Queen Mother! ”

I said lightly, "I know."

Henry added, "Didn't you say that there was any use in keeping her?"

I continued, "Yes. But it's already played, and it's useless now. Keeping it will only make some people think about it. ”

While Henry frowned and pondered, I whispered, "Acknowledging your legitimacy and issuing orders that you are no longer regents is her final role!"

Henry gently grabbed his beard and said, "I understand what you said, but ...... To my wife's mother, what to do...... Although Margo and I are not in love, she is a good person and I don't want to hurt her! ”

I sneered and said, "Becoming a king and defeating a coward is justified!" Henry, you have created a new dynasty, a new era! You have to travel light and not leave yourself with hidden dangers! If ......"

I gently picked up the teacup, stared into Henry's eyes and whispered, "If you really feel unbearable, let me be the bad guy!"

Henry was silent. I patted his arm and said with a smile: "Actually, Catherine has been in power for so many years, and she should be very aware of the current situation in her heart. I'll talk to her and she'll make the right decision. ”

Henry was speechless, and could only watch and nod silently.

Night, silent night, dark night.

In the deepest room of the Palazzo Danfengbleau, I met Catherine de Medici, sitting by the fire.

Like all old men, Catherine was cold, and she was so close to the fireplace, almost an arm's length from each other.

Hearing the door, Catherine looked up at me and smiled, "You're here."

It was like greeting an old friend, but it was clearly the first time we had met.

I said "um", sat down next to her, stretched out my hands to the stove, and said while warming up, "It's so cold at night!"

Catherine laughed hoarsely, looked at the fire, and asked softly, "Are you here to see me on my way?"

The tone was like asking: Would you like a muffin? But it's clearly such a murderous content.

I rubbed my hands together and looked at the old man who had actually ruled France for decades. She was seventy years old, old, frail, and in poor health. But the complexion is quite calm and composed.

"I'm just here to tell you something." I smiled and said, like a student next door chatting with an elder.

"Oh! What's the situation? Catherine asked with interest.

"Well, not so good situation. Your younger brother, the only male member of the Medici generation, has opened a bank that is involved in money laundering and financing enemies, and has already begun to be investigated. I whispered.

"Really? Who gave the order? Catherine's face didn't change.

"It is a case reported by the magistrate, and His Majesty Henry has issued a warrant to investigate and deal with it strictly." I leaned back into the couch and smiled, "Of course, it's this Henry."

Catherine smacked her lips and said sarcastically, "Of course it's this Henry, the original Henry wouldn't have wronged his uncle like this."

After speaking, she asked very easily, "What are you going to do with him?" Fine? Go out of business? ”

I laughed and didn't say anything.

Catherine finally frowned and said in a low voice: "Even if there are unclear accounts, you can't be guilty of death!"

I smiled and lit a cigarette - a cigarette made of tobacco with a thin tortilla roll, a little more healthy, just a lot of smoke, and laughed and asked, "You don't mind, do you?"

Catherine glared at me and motioned for me to answer her question.

I exhaled a smoke ring, looked at the ceiling and said, "That's the judge's business, I can't say for sure." Actually, I don't like to smoke, it's just a thought.

Catherine was silent for a moment, she knew that I would not say anything conclusive, and that it would be in vain to ask.

"By the way, there's one more thing, Queen Catherine." I put down my cigarette and spoke again: "Your nephews, nephews, and several relatives are suspected of treason because they have far more private soldiers than the quota. So ......"

I shrugged my shoulders and said, "They're being censored too."

"Rebellion!?" Catherine couldn't help but be a little annoyed. Her relatives are a little arrogant, she knows this, and it is also true that she has private soldiers who exceed the rules.

To put it bluntly, this matter can be big or small, and it is impossible to overstate the judgment. So she stared at me and asked, "What, you're still going to kill them all?"

I smiled and waved my hand, "No! No! It's really nothing compared to what you did against Diana, and the Protestants. We need to learn from you too! You won't forget the night of St. Barto Lomew! ”

Catherine was silent again, and did not speak for a long time.

I lit a cigarette again and said casually: "Henry, Duke of Guise, has been raided, and he is accused of rebellion!" The killers who assassinated your son confessed. ”

Catherine glared at me, her eyes full of anger. But I continued disapprenosingly: "Of course, how can such a big thing be done by one person? So, the few people who were close to him were finished. ”

I flicked the ash of my cigarette, and the gray silk fell on the cashmere carpet, and I sneered, "Yes, it's over."

Catherine lowered her head, she knew that Henri de Popon from Navarra would definitely purge her henchmen when she came to power, but she didn't expect it to come so quickly!

However, those families are not vegetarians, so how can they be so easy to commit?

A trace of doubt suddenly appeared in her heart, but she heard me say lightly: "His Majesty Henry has informed several families, either hand over the prisoners and hostages in exchange for the peace of the family, or exterminate the family."

She looked at me, and I smiled and said, "Except for the old fellow who is not interesting, everyone else is wise. So...... Tomorrow morning is his funeral. ”

Catherine felt a chill down her spine! I didn't expect this kid to be so ruthless! Doesn't that look like his style?

Fiercely, she stared at my eyes, gritted her teeth and said, "It's you!"

I smiled faintly and said, "Yes! I am a warm-hearted person who is willing to help my friends solve their problems. ”

She stared at me, and I didn't shy away from glaring at her!

"Alas!" Catherine sighed, shook her head, and said, "The wind is getting too fast!" Each generation is stronger than the next! ”

I hurriedly said politely: "You have won the prize!" In fact, if you are 20 years younger, we will not choose this option. ”

Catherine was stunned, I seemed to be praising her with this, but in fact, I told her naked, you are already a sixty-nine-year-old man! Don't toss!

Historically, Catherine died at the age of seventy. She is already a veritable old man, she knows it herself.

After pondering for a long time, Catherine raised her head and asked one last question: "Margaret is his wife, the queen!" Doesn't he care about his feelings at all? ”

I stood up, saluted Catherine, and smiled, "You asked a difficult question. Henry respects Margo, but he doesn't love her, as evidenced by the fact that they don't have children. ”

Catherine held her head high and said with some anger: "But she is still the queen after all!"

"Maybe not soon!" I turned around to leave: "Henry is thinking about divorce. As for whether it was a decent breakup or a tragic chase after that......"

I turned my head to look at Catherine and said one last word: "Then it depends on your attitude!"

With that, I saluted again, said "good night," and disappeared into the long hallway.

The fire was still strong, but Catherine felt cold, cold......