On the tenth day of Nilton's hanging, and the tenth day of the "reconciliation" between the House of Turin and the Viceroyalty of Byrne, a beautiful invitation was placed on the desks of all the magnates of the Red Blood Fortress.

Nominally, of course, this was just a small banquet to celebrate the renovation of the palace of the Red Blood Fortress - the loud noise that came from the palace hall that night, the Turin family explained that the explosion caused by an experimental error, which had been in disrepair for many years, caused very serious damage to the hall, which had been in disrepair for many years.

Therefore, after the "Red Blood Castle Beast" incident, the Count of Charlotte Turin took advantage of the completion of the palace renovation to invite the nobles of the entire county to come and visit.

In the land of the Duchy of Byrne, feasts of all kinds are common, from large festivals to small freshly brewed cellars, and even family and friends are invited to gather when flowers are in full bloom in each season.

It is worth mentioning that the 10th generation "Dragon Queen" Charlotte de Salion came up with the idea of building a summer garden after visiting Byrne's various banquets.

But for the nobles of the Red Blood Castle, the significance of this banquet was extraordinary...... Because there is also a very key person on the list of guests.

Governor of Byrne, Gaspar Vane.

Only ten days have passed since the "Red Blood Castle Evil Beast" incident, and at this time, a banquet for the entire county was suddenly held to entertain the other party, in addition to showing goodwill, there was undoubtedly a demonstration - the magnates of the entire Red Blood Castle were all vassals of the Turin family, and the countess gathered everyone at the same time, naturally showing the unity of the Turin family to the other party.

Not only that, but whether you go to the banquet or not, and how you behave after you go... It will become an important criterion for the countess to judge loyal ministers, traitors and wall grass!

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"Speaking of which, I'm still a little surprised. ”

In the dormitory, Charlotte, who was sitting in front of the dresser, straightened her waist, slightly cocked her chin and closed her eyes, only the corners of her mouth were still slightly curved.

"Huh?" as he skillfully powdered the countess, Charles looked puzzled.

"I'm surprised that you can get along so well with Loren, and you cooperate so well. The corners of Charlotte's mouth curled deeper: "I thought that guys with repulsive personalities like you might have a duel when they met." ”

"Please don't say that... Viscount Loren wasn't the kind of person to get along with. ”

The gentle young man smiled a little distressedly, but the paint in his hand was still steady, and every movement was extremely serious: "What's more... It is also your will to befriend Viscount Loren - as long as it is the Earl's order, you will definitely do your best. ”

It was not to cover up the flaws, but rather to say that the countess's complexion was almost perfect, as white as bone china, and silky soft to the touch, and that her status as a noble woman prevented her from showing her face naked.

The fat powder imported from the imperial capital at a high price also comes from the famous alchemy workshop, and it is said that the powder of purple stamen and pearls, as well as the alchemy potion of high-end herbs, have the effect of nourishing the skin and eliminating fatigue... Of course, whether it's true or not is up to everyone.

Recalling the disdain that flashed in the corner of the alchemist's eyes when Ain Rand saw this thing, Charles felt that these eighty percent were's nonsense by profiteers to raise the price.

He told Charlotte about it, and she bought some more for half the price, and it was business as usual... Aside from being incomprehensible, Charles really couldn't think of anything else to express his feelings.

"Well... If I asked you to duel him, would you do the same?"

"Does the Earl want Charles and Viscount Loren to be at odds?" the young man smiled gently, with a hint of cunning in his expression.

"Hmph!" the pretty countess with a crimson face, even the coquettish expression was reverie.

"As long as it is the Earl's orders, I will do it... Only when the Count no longer trusts Viscount Loren will he be treated as an enemy. ”

Charles's expression was very subtle, and his hands still did not stop, with the count's face, after a little powder, the makeup could be basically set, and all that was left was the eyebrows and cherry lips.

With a few strokes, the already heroic sword eyebrows are even more unangry and arrogant - as the earl of the Turin family, especially as a woman, she must have a temperament that is enough to intimidate others at all times, and just looking directly into the eyes can make the other party be intimidated.

"Charles, don't you trust Loren?"

"There was no distrust, just pure suspicion. The butler replied truthfully: "As a collaborator, or even a member of the Turin family, Viscount Loren has been overzealous. ”

"Oh?"

"I know very well that if it weren't for Viscount Loren, the whole thing wouldn't have gone so well, and Governor Gaspar wouldn't have chosen to reconcile so quickly, but... Since the arrival of Viscount Loren, the initiative of the whole thing has gradually fallen into his hands. ”

"That sounds like that. Charlotte suddenly laughed: "It was like this when I was in Golovin - although everyone thought that His Highness Brandon was planning it in secret, but in fact it was this guy who was busy running around." ”

"That's right, worthy of being a wizarding advisor valued by His Highness Brandon. ”

"Even so, you're suspicious of him?"

"Anyone who threatens the Earl is Charles's suspicion – even myself. ”

As he spoke, Charles's eyes did not forget to look at the wardrobe on the side - as a formal dress for Charlotte's banquet, it was natural to reflect the majesty of the host and the earl, and the simple beauty of classical and serious was naturally the best at this time.

But now that it's the height of summer, simple casual wear, accessories with ribbons and sapphire necklaces, or gradient dresses are also a good choice;

Byrne's traditional pleated gown was also an option, cumbersome and majestic, with a dark lining and a playful bow to accentuate it, as the Count was still a young girl......

"I'm not a villain who likes to speak ill of people behind his back, but Viscount Loren is indeed too strong. Charles sighed: "It's really hard to believe that such a strong person has no desire for power at all, and will succumb to the current position of 'auxiliary'." ”

Piaget is still very young, so it is more suitable for a lighter color lipstick.

"You mean ......"

Before she could finish speaking, the countess was pressed by the butler to the corner of her lips, and evenly applied the tulip red lipstick to her cherry lips.

"The next confrontation with Governor Gaspar should still be led by the Count himself - if it continues like this, even if Viscount Loren does not really have such intentions, I am afraid that it will become more and more powerful... In the end, he will become an indispensable person in the Red Blood Castle and even the Turin family!"

Speaking silently, Charles's voice trembled slightly: "In any case, the other party is still a close confidant of His Royal Highness Brandon, and the alliance between us and His Highness is only a mutually beneficial alliance - the Turin family cannot become another person's vassal so easily." ”

The brush was put away, and the silent Charlotte slowly spoke: "That... What about his plans?"

"Of course it is—but it must be the Count who has the initiative, and the Governor of Gaspar can only be the Count, and as for Viscount Loren, let him take charge of some of the side matters and the necessary acceptances. ”

Charles continued: "I'll go talk to him about this... Of course, it's just a hint, but someone as smart as Viscount Loren must understand what I'm thinking—and for the sake of both of us, and I don't want such a terrible man to become an enemy of the Turin family if I can!"

Charlotte slowly opened her eyes, and the person in the mirror was like a flower blooming, with a hint of inviolable majesty.

Charles, who put away his tools, took the initiative to take a half step back, put his hands behind his back, and saluted the countess humbly, his head bowed so that his expression could not be seen clearly.

"Tonight's banquet will determine the fate of the Turin family for the next hundred years...... Whether or not he can regain control of the Red Blood Castle and defeat Gaspar and all the enemies that come will kick off at this banquet. ”

Turning back solemnly, Charlotte looked at the butler behind her, who had already knelt down on one knee:

"It's an order, Charles Grenwell......"

"Prepare a banquet for me that will shock four seats!"