The first wisp of consciousness in the morning is the fragrance that hits the nose, the sweet happiness that has been lost for a long time, and this feeling has appeared countless times in the depths of dreams. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Before Info opened his eyes, a tear slipped from the corner of his eye, stroked his cheek, and merged into the corner of his smiling mouth.

"Awake?" The Yiren whispered, as if the fluttering fairy music from heaven.

"Hmm......" Natsuki opened his eyes lazily, staring intently at the beautiful eyes that were smiling intently. In his heart, there is nothing more beautiful in the world than this.

Charlotte propped her chin up with her knotted arms and looked up at the landscape: "This place reminds me of the treehouses of my childhood, and when I grow up, I will never find this feeling again, whether I live in a castle palace or a hotel." ”

The bedroom is not large, the overall shape is like the hole in the tree in the myth, the vertical straight lines of the corners and beams are cleverly erased, the chic window design is definitely very popular in the 21st century in the pursuit of returning to the basics, the round bed is visually like being placed on a large tree stump, and the bookcase and desk, chandelier table lamp are just right to blend into the pattern. What's even better is that the iris and spider plants outside the windowsill are full of life, and against the backdrop of the trees in the distance, they show the beauty of natural harmony.

Talking about his masterpiece, Natsuki is quite proud: "In order to prepare a comfortable home for us, there was a time when I became a very unqualified king and put most of my energy here. ”

Although there have been fewer gatherings and more separations over the years, Charlotte can still read her lover's thoughts: "But everyone thinks that you have governed Ireland well, maybe...... Just like this extraordinarily beautiful palace, it makes everyone who walks into it feel incredible! ”

In front of Charlotte, Natsuki didn't have to worry so much, and said bitterly: "Back at the beginning, people didn't think that I would be an excellent monarch, and many people didn't have much confidence in Ireland, so it was really not easy to get to where we are today, but outsiders often only see the results, and ignore the hardships of overcoming obstacles and blazing a trail." ”

Charlotte obediently burrowed into Natsuki's arms and whispered, "In my eyes, Jochen is an all-powerful genius, a great hero sent by God to save the Irish people, but none of these are more important than one thing, that is...... This heart belongs to me alone. ”

Natsuki smiled and scratched her small and straight nose, feeling comfortable, as if she had steamed a sauna, and even the stains in her pores were removed.

After getting tired of it for a long time, the two reluctantly got up to change their clothes, wash and dress up. Natsuki returned from a state of fluffy hair and sleepy eyes to the handsome and dashing young king in front of him, and when standing beside him, Charlotte was more like a fairy tale Cinderella, beautiful but ordinary.

At breakfast, the guests from the UK, while curious about their current relationship, focused their conversation on the upcoming football match. Bookmakers of all sizes have opened the market, some are optimistic about Real Berlin, and some feel that Blackburn, who have won the English league twice in recent years, is strong and will definitely be able to save the face lost in the war for England, so the odds are different. On the whole, the outside world's expectations for the British and German teams are basically five or five.

Among the English guests was the Duke of Rand, about forty years of age, who took the lead and made a request to the King of Ireland: "Your Majesty, many of us wonder if the referee for tomorrow's game can be judged to the greatest extent possible. You see, the audience was mostly Irish, and most of the Irish supported the German team, and the atmosphere was already biased towards the Germans. ”

"The Irish are definitely rooting for the Irish team." Natsuki replied in a humorous way, "Since the Irish team can't make it to the final, then they will switch to supporting the Irish referee." ”

The Duke smiled wryly, not asking too many questions. The eldest princess didn't care about this, she said in a straight voice: "Duke of Lante, you are too worried, if His Majesty Joachim tolerates tomorrow's game to be played under unfair conditions, people will think that the generous prize money is just a cover, next year, the number of teams signed up for the competition will naturally be greatly reduced, and without the participation of excellent teams, how can this competition achieve the expected impact?" How can it win prestige and economic benefits for Ireland? ”

Natsuki has already seen the power of Princess Mary, perhaps a monarch with a soft personality like King Alfonso XIII of Spain needs such a strong queen to assist, and he does not dare to say that he is decisive, at least he has a clear proposition and wise strategy in the handling of most affairs, it is good to have such help, and he will not feel lonely and weak. Besides, Charlotte is also an assertive and courageous woman, and her family environment did not allow her to learn domestic and foreign affairs. With the crown on her back, who can guarantee that she will be inferior to Princess Mary?

As for the UEFA Champions Cup final the next day, as analyzed by Princess Mary, Natsuki does not want the referee to be the master of the game, but if the score has made the result of the game out of suspense, then the referee should exert influence in time to avoid either side from spreading anger outside the field due to a big loss.

In order to let the referee understand his intentions, Natsuki had personally summoned him a few days ago and taught him face-to-face, so it is unlikely that there will be a big accident. But just after breakfast, Natsuki suddenly got a bad news: the referee went out early in the morning and had a car accident and died before he was sent to the hospital!

Accidentally? Man-made disaster?

Natsuki has a faint fear that the hostile forces will not let go of the Champions Cup final the next day, and they want to completely stink the reputation of Ireland and frustrate the economic development of Ireland in order to satisfy their revenge.

The Protestants in northern Ireland had the most direct motive for creating such a scourge, but the British elite certainly played a role behind the scenes. The reason is simple: allowing a German-backed Ireland to rise would inevitably undermine Britain's strategic interests.

If the British conspiracy is revealed, the contradictions between Britain and Ireland will inevitably intensify again, and no matter how high Natsuki's prestige is, the decision to marry an English lady as queen will cause an uproar in Ireland. The resistance of the Irish people at large is small, and if the local officials, who already have prejudices against the king's heavy use of German officials, take advantage of this to cause trouble, it will only shake the foundation of the country.

A little more than an hour later, a surprise interrogation of the perpetrators of the crash came to fruition, the driver, a Limerick native who had incurred a large debt for gambling and was instigated to take the innocent life of Ireland's head football referee in a seemingly accidental car accident.

The information he confessed was far from enough to dig out the people behind the scenes, and the person who connected him had long since disappeared, and the clues were like mud cows entering the sea, and the huge flow of people in and out of Limerick in recent days has also made it difficult for the police department to track down.

The tournament organisers had no choice but to use an alternate referee, and before the list was announced, police took protective measures against the referee and his family to ensure he would be able to play the following day.

The Irish authorities claimed that the referee was a simple accident to minimize the negative impact, but the vandals did not stop there. At noon on the same day, security patrols found a time bomb in the box of the Limerick National Stadium, and if it had not been cleared in time, the next day's game might not have been held as scheduled.

A car accident, a bomb, the Limerick police department and garrison force are like a big enemy, but they are suffering from international influence and cannot take the most direct martial law measures, but join forces with the security patrol force to strengthen the vigilance, and carry out a carpet inventory of the National Stadium and several surrounding blocks. After dark, heavily armed police and soldiers set up checkpoints at various intersections, and security patrols patrolled all night, and the whole city returned to the state it was in after the king's attack, except for the armoured chariots rumbling into the streets.

On this day, Natsuki was very angry, Ireland's national defense was stable, the people were united, and the hostile elements could only sabotage through terrorist and violent means, and this method was the most unguardable. Unless there is a saint who is like a god, or a sharp agent who has penetrated a key position in the enemy's interior, no one can predict when and what form the opponent's next blow will appear.

There is no evidence of the involvement of the British, but the obvious logic is there, the Irish government has restricted the activities of British arrivals on the grounds of personal safety, and adjusted the tour itinerary of the British eldest princess Mary and her entourage, allowing them to go to the Expo Park, which has fewer idle people and more comprehensive security measures, but has not yet been officially opened, which has caused some dissatisfaction among the British. In the afternoon, the British Prime Minister and **** returned to Limerick, but the concert that night was canceled, and they had to listen to an incoherent court concert at the Irish Royal Palace with Princess Mary instead.

From early morning to late at night, Charlotte stayed by Natsuki's side most of the time, quietly watching him coordinate various emergency matters, serving a cup of tea at the right time, or pinching his shoulders and rubbing his temples, which seemed trivial and may not be as effective as direct advice. In the dead of night, when the whole city is asleep, the two relax in the open-air bath on the rooftop. Looking at the starry sky, blowing the evening breeze, and the fragrance of flowers looming in the air, you can enjoy it, and the fatigue of a busy day will soon disappear.

"Jochen, the burden on your shoulders is much heavier than ever." Charlotte leaned on Natsuki's arm, and her tone was full of distressed affection and affirmation of him.

Natsuki was looking up at the deep sky: "No wonder people say 'heavy crown', being a king is much more tiring than ordinary people think." I used to think that being a king could no longer be constrained by the past, and that I could no longer be constrained by my own will, but in fact it is not that simple, and every step still needs to be cautious. Fortunately, as the country grows stronger, there will be fewer and fewer things that can stand in the way, and sooner or later we will make the British rulers realize that if war breaks out between Britain and Ireland, each will lose more than it gains, and that it is the right way to stay away from war and develop peacefully. ”

The lovely man in the crook of his arm whispered: "If the present peaceful relations between Britain and Ireland can be maintained, I will be able to live in this palace that is even more wonderful than a dream." ”

The complexity of international politics is far beyond the control of any one person, and Natsuki cannot make a commitment, so he can only work hard in this direction. The goal may be achievable, but it is also possible that it will be shattered by the harsh reality in a few days.

(End of chapter)