Chapter III: Labor and the People
"Master Vega, you have no idea what a beautiful lady Lily has become now. It's a shame to say that she didn't learn much witchcraft in the two years she went to study in the White Tower, but she really knows how to dress up. β
The aristocratic man with brown shawl hair poured a cup of tea for Vega with a smile, his face full of joy, looking like a child.
He gushed, "Lily and her uncle are about in the study right now. I'll bring them over in a moment. Master, drink the tea firstβthis is the tea I cooked for you, just as you had asked before, with chocolate syrup and charred pandan leaves. Speaking of which, I haven't seen each other for five or six years, and I don't know if my skills have dropped or not......"
"So, old friend."
Vega took a sip of the special black tea that exuded a rich aroma, glanced deeply at the contemporary head of his old friend and Ketugya, and interrupted, "What is the big trouble you are in?" β
"What's the trouble...... What more trouble can I have on my turf? β
Angus. Solans. Ketugya, the famous viscount, scratched his hair without any aristocratic demeanor, and smirked.
Vega, however, only shook her head slightly.
"Your heart is in turmoil, Angus."
He took another sip of black tea and glanced at Angus lightly: "The chocolate has not completely melted, and the pandan leaves already have a mushy taste...... Aren't you proud of your craft at making refreshments? I remember the taste of the tea you brewed, it's not your level. β
ββ¦β¦ I'm sorry for the poor hospitality, maybe I had a bit of a headache yesterday and am not in shape today......"
"No, I don't mean that. Angus. β
Although there were no bad reviews in his mouth, Vega finally drank the black tea until there was not a drop left, and then put the tray and cup back on the table before continuing to speak, and said softly: "I grew up watching you and Allen. I know you two brothers. If you hear that I'm coming, Alan will definitely brew black tea with you...... With his rigor, he won't let you have a chance to make such a mistake. So, Angus, you didn't mention to Alan that I was coming...... You know that I won't refuse your invitation. β
ββ¦β¦ I'm sorry. β
"No need to apologize, Angus," Vega's expression became more serious, but her tone became more flat, "what happened between you and Allen?" Is there anything we can't say directly about our relationship? β
"Not really, Master Vega."
With all that said, Angus could only explain in a low voice: "This time it has nothing to do with Allen...... Maybe something is wrong with me. β
"What the hell is going on? I don't remember teaching you to speak like that. β
Master Vega said unhappily, reaching out and brushing his neat and neat white beard: "If you have something to say, don't learn from those people, you are a contemporary Solans, don't become that group of fake aristocrats who can't do anything but play official and shout slogans...... Do not forget your teachings. β
"I will not dare to forget. To live for the people, to die for dignity - I remember that all the time. β
Angus smiled bitterly: "It's better to say, it's because of this that I'm bothered." β
ββ¦β¦ You and Alan have a disagreement? β
Vega asked keenly.
"That's right," Angus nodded heavily, "that's very ...... Big divergence. β
"Alan had a fight with me last night...... On the question of the statue of His Majesty Saint Laurent. β
He said, licking his chapped lips.
"Allen said that the Marquis is going to make a great statue of His Majesty Saint Laurent in sterling silver and jade," said Angus, gesturing with his hand exaggeratedly, "there must be a ...... So big. A statue more than two meters tall. β
"What!"
Vega was also taken aback for a moment, and the whole person sat up straight, his eyes widened: "A two-meter-tall holy elephant? No kidding! Even the Marquis couldn't afford it! β
"That's what I thought too."
Angus shook his head in annoyance: "Then, Alan told me that Lord Marquis is going to raise funds. β
"Fundraising? It's a tax! β
Wei Jia shook his head in disappointment, and even his beard was trembling slightly: "How can he do this!" The Marquis really did something wrong this time! β
ββ¦β¦ However, Allen is quite supportive of this. β
The corners of Angus's mouth curled mockingly: "Not only him, but also the brat of the Chrisner family." The Marquis and his guards are as if they have been bewitched by the devil, and their will is so strong that I can't communicate with him at all......"
"No, you're right, Angus."
Vega's brows furrowed deeply: "I know that the economy of St. Anger County will definitely not be able to support the construction of a two-meter-high icon, and this is no longer a matter of labor and money...... Damn, why is Lord Marquis so reckless! β
However, after complaining, Vega immediately realized a problem.
"I remember you saying...... Is he strong-willed? β
Vega frowned and asked, "Did anyone tell him what?" Alan, does he have any ideas for you? You might as well just call him out! β
But Angus only smiled wryly: "It stands to reason that I shouldn't have stopped you from meeting with Alan. But now that he's with Lily, let's wait for him to come out on his own...... I don't think Lily is fit to know about it. β
"Did he mention it, who told him anything?"
"What do you say......"
Angus was slightly stunned, thoughtful: "Alan did say that the matter of giving a statue of Saint Laurent is itself a kind of expression. And this gesture would allow St. Anger to be superior to the whole of Titan and receive support from Yves Saint Laurent...... But this kind of thinking itself is contrary to the family motto of the Ketugya family, and I cannot help but stop him. But after half a night of persuasion, he didn't change at all, so I hesitated......"
"So you thought, talk to me first?"
"That's right," Angus nodded in acknowledgement, "I suspect maybe I'm too stubborn...... After all, I can't force my thoughts on someone else's head, even if he's my brother. Otherwise, what is the difference between our Ketugya family and others? β
"That's right, it's your style."
Vega nodded appreciatively and asked, "So, did Alan mention who the person who told him these things was?" β
"Alan did mention two names, but I don't know if they had anything to do with it," Angus recalled, "I remember one being Esther and the other being Parr...... Something, in short, it's a Suze name. β
Hearing these two names, Vega's pupils instantly locked!
His right hand clenched suddenly, and it took a few seconds for him to slowly release.
Angus looked at Vega in disbelief.
At that moment, he seemed to see a bit of fear and hatred on the face of this old man who always had a gentle smile on his face?
"Master, is there something wrong with those two people?"
Angus immediately asked, his brow full of concern.
Vega was silent for a long time before lowering her head and replying in a hoarse voice, "...... No, I hope I'm wrong. (To be continued.) )