Three days later, Duke Robert summoned all the nobles, bishops, clergy, and other dignitaries of the entire Duchy of Normandy to the Duke's Palace.

The conference hall of the Duke's Palace was flanked by dignitaries from the Duchy of Normandy, and even Cash, Count of Mortan, who liked to be hidden behind the scenes.

Since Duke Robert was not married and had no legal sons, there was only one illegitimate son, William.

The nobles present were all summoned by Duke Robert, and they exchanged words and discussions, and everyone wondered to whom Duke Robert would give this rich principality.

Dressed in a splendid costume, wearing a blue cape, with shoulder-length hair in white blonde, and a handsome but somewhat unruly eagle vulture, the young Count of Mortan, Kay, looked calm and calm among the crowd, as if he were the Duke of Normandy's throne.

From the perspective of blood proximity, with the exception of his illegitimate son William, Kay, Earl of Mortan, is the closest person to Duke Robert.

His mother was Adelaise, the sister of Duke Robert. Morality. Normandy, by blood the Count of Mortan, Cay. Morality. Ivrea was the nephew of Duke Robert and William's cousin.

From the perspective of inheritance, the Earl of Cay inherited the title of Count of Mortan from his mother Adelais, and also had the highest rank of succession.

The aristocrats present were roughly four people, two of whom were Cay, Earl of Mortan, and William, Earl of Urburg, both of whom coveted the Duke of Normandy as their own.

Instead, a part of the neutral aristocracy and Robert's cronies rallied around Robert, Count of Èvre, and Arrun II, Duke of Brittany.

The momentum of these two sides is not up and down, and it is difficult to distinguish between victory and defeat for a while.

The Count of Cash, who was enjoying the flattery of the nobles, couldn't help but look at the Duke of Brittany, Aaron II, and his face became extremely ugly.

Aaron II, Duke of Brittany, who had short brown hair and a handsome appearance, was only thirty-eight years old at this time, which was the prime of life, and if he supported his illegitimate son William to promise the Duchy of Mandy, he would be in a disadvantageous position as Count of Mortan.

Cursing to himself, Count Kay turned his head as if nothing had happened.

Click... Da Da... Click... Da Da... Click... Click...

The musicians on both sides of the hall sounded loud music, and the palace minister, who was standing under the ducal throne, shouted to the nobles: "Ruler of the Duchy of Normandy, His Royal Highness Robert I, Duke of Normandy!" ”

In a short time, Duke Robert, dressed in a duke's crown and holding a scepter, walked out from behind the duke's seat, sat down before the duke's seat, looked up at the crowd, and said: "Today I have summoned all the nobles and bishops to decide the heir of the Duchy of Normandy!" ”

Duke Robert paused in his tone, and saw that all the nobles were looking at him, before he opened his mouth and continued: "This person, I have already chosen it for you. ”

Boom... Boom... Boom...

After saying that, Duke Robert struck the ground three times with the scepter in his hand.

Outside the hall, William heard the sound of the scepter hitting the ground, took a deep breath, and walked in with his head held high.

Everyone in the hall had a tense face, their eyes fixed on William, and their sharp gazes almost tore William apart alive with contempt, disdain, hatred, and so on.

I saw William wearing a red coat and a crown tailored for him by Duke Robert, walking with his head held high, without stage fright at all.

When William walked up to Duke Robert, Robert suddenly stood up, let William sit in his seat, turned to look at the crowd and solemnly announced, "This is the heir I have chosen for you, William. Morality. Normandy will succeed me as Duke of Normandy! ”

The scene was like a pot of boiling water, and it was boiling with a clatter.

Everyone present was talking and objecting, but it was only because of the majesty of Duke Robert that they did not dare to stand up and speak out against Duke Robert's decision.

William's status as an illegitimate child is a major reason for the opposition of the nobles, as an illegitimate child, as a product of an illegitimate child, cannot be regarded as a human being strictly speaking, let alone the right of inheritance, and it is neither legal nor reasonable to canonize the illegitimate son William as the heir.

Boom... Boom... Boom...

Duke Robert struck the marble floor with his scepter, looked around at the crowd, and shouted, "Silence! Quiet! Ladies and gentlemen! I know what you're talking about in private, so don't let me hear anything about William again. If I had ever known what "mongrel" or "bastard" or anything like that was coming out of that mouth, I would cut out his tongue and give it to Fangs to eat. ”

"Fang" is Duke Robert's hound, which Robert gave to William two years ago.

Fangs heard its name being called, raised vigilantly, turned its head to look around, saw that nothing had happened, and fell down again.

Sure enough, under the deterrence of Duke Robert, the nobles present no longer dared to say a word of discussion.

"Cousin Aaron, didn't you promise to help me see things before?" Duke Robert looked at Aaron II, Duke of Brittany, and nodded.

A few years ago, the Duke of Arlen saw the rebellion in the Duchy of Normandy and led a large army to attack the Duchy of Normandy, but was defeated by Duke Robert.

Duke Robert graciously released Duke Arlen on the condition that he promise Duke Robert to do something for him.

"I said it!" Duke Arlen stood up, came to Duke Robert, and said.

"The matter is, to take care of Normandy and William for me during my absence. Pledge your allegiance to William! Duke Robert nodded slightly, smiled and said.

"It's a great honor."

Before Duke Aaron came to the stage, he knelt down on one knee, put his hands in William's small hands, and said:

"Your friends are my friends, and your enemies are my enemies. From now on, I will be by your side, be honest with you and always ready to defend you, whenever and wherever you are! ”

"Lord Duke Arran, now that you are the regent of the Duchy of Normandy, please help me take care of William!" Duke Robert looked at Duke Arlen who stood up, and said in a sincere tone.

"Please rest assured, Lord Robert, even if I risk my own life, I will always defend William and protect Normandy!" Duke Arlen solemnly promised.

"Then please, Lord Arlen." Duke Robert said with a relaxed look on his face.

At this time, the face of Kay, the Count of Mortan, who was standing in the audience, was extremely ugly, and a pair of eyes full of hatred stared at Duke Robert and Duke Arun tightly, his hands clenched into fists, his nails were about to be inserted into the flesh of his palms, and his back molars were creaking.