The coffee fell on Steinbel's face and on the tablecloth, drenching the sunlight and dappling it.

Yes, he sprayed His Excellency the General in the face.

Elena's face was very red, and her hands were very red, as if there was a fire burning under the skin, like a patch of red plum sprinkled in the snow, and she was delicate in a flash.

He didn't expect, in any case, that Miss Elena, whom he had just met, would say such a thing. She is only 15 years old, which is the age when she uses her youth and dreams to weave a flower crown. As a well-educated girl, how could she say such a thing?

He swore to God that the face in the mirror was ordinary, really ordinary, this was a conclusion he had come to after seeing it thousands of times...... Oh no, it's the truth.

Is it such a face that is not handsome, nor ugly, will make Elena fall in love at first sight?

He doesn't believe it, but a fool believes it!

He knew why she said that, because someone had taught her that the phrase "I will try" was said to him and to herself.

This is not a simple meeting, this is a forced marriage, of course, in the form of Huairou and obedient.

Steinbell didn't give up on this botched approach after all.

Admittedly, it's lame, but it doesn't deny working, because they grasped their weakness and began to learn to play the emotional card.

Claiston, Steinbell and Carter? Bonaroti and other generals have no such scheming, and I am afraid that only Buffel, the governor of "Etia", the old guy who habitually wears white gloves, will come up with such a "poisonous" plan and give himself a hand.

Elena was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and if she refused her request, it would likely have a negative impact on her development.

Whether it is from the attitude towards old Benny and others, or the revenge for Meng Haoyu, McDowell and others, because of Bai Hao and Roy's affairs, he angrily punished the "Georgia" nobles. It can be seen that he is a very soft-hearted person who treats his own people.

So, this group of brazen guys actually made a cute girl pluck up the courage to say something like that.

She is like a water fairy, clean and free of impurities.

Was he so ruthless that he refused?

He couldn't give up, but he couldn't promise her.

Some people's marriages are political transactions, and some people's marriages are power-for-money transactions. He wouldn't do that, not to mention that he didn't even settle Zhou Ai and Claire. What qualifications and reasons do you have to mess with flowers and grass again?

Everyone has a love for beauty, but not all beauty can be embraced, just like the starlight is so beautiful that it is shocking because it is far away, and once it is rushedly approached, those heat will burn people to ashes.

These words...... Who did you learn from? ”

He faced Elena, but out of the corner of his eye, he was scanning Bufffield.

The old man's eyelids drooped, as if he were napping. He is obviously different from Steinbel, Claiston and others, and his face is very clean. There are no age spots, and there are not many wrinkles, so I think I don't have to work this face on weekdays.

It is said that he was very handsome when he was young, and he was a famous little white-faced nobleman in the Duchy of Kernar.

Elena said, "No, they ...... They just suggest that the real decision is ...... In my own hands. ”

"I wanted to do that, so ...... That's what I said. ”

"You want to do that?" Tang Fang retracted his gaze and looked at her with a stunned expression: "Do you know what you're doing?" ”

"I ...... I know. She said as she bit her lip. There is a kind of sparkle called determination in the eyes, but there is a little childishness on the tips of the eyebrows. It's cute, but it's not serious.

"I guess that's politics," she said. ”

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl who says the word "politics" out of her mouth is not cute, this is sad.

Tang Fang felt that at her age, she should pursue some beautiful and unattainable things like Tang Yun, and enjoy the green years and good years. And not to be kidnapped by something as heavy as "politics".

He shook his head and tried to smile bitterly, but found that he couldn't laugh at all, and the muscles on his face seemed to freeze.

Her face was a little more gloomy, and her bright eyes were cloudy: "You must think I'm naïve...... It could also be funny. But please don't doubt my determination...... Will you marry me? I will learn to be a good wife, just like those Orientals in the old books. ”

Steinbell and Claxton stared directly at the sunlight on the long table, as if petrified.

The dreary atmosphere filled the room once more, then ignited by the somewhat harsh sunlight and turned into a flames without temperature, drowning everything around the long table.

Tang Fang didn't reply, he just pushed away the chair and stood up, leaving the sun-filled position, walking over to Elena and squatting down, staring into her rain-like eyes.

In the sun, there were motes of dust dancing and flying, glowing with soft gold, wandering quietly in front of him and her.

He stretched out his hand, put it on the sea of coffee, rubbed her head very casually, and said with a smile: "Elena, you are still young...... I promise you, when you grow up and are sensible, I will marry you. ”

After speaking, he gently pecked her on the forehead, got up and walked out the door.

Tang Lin followed and left his seat and stepped forward to follow.

Elena raised her hand and subconsciously wanted to touch her forehead, but stopped halfway, her eyes full of hesitation and confusion.

Steinbel's body slowly softened, and a smile climbed his face, looking a little more angry.

Carter? Bonarroti drained the cooled cup of coffee in front of him, and his movements looked like drinking rather than a cup of coffee.

"On behalf of the people of the Duchy of Kernar, thank you, Miss Elena."

Claxton walked up to her, got down on one knee, and gave a very standard knightly salute.

Tang Fang's words were like a reassuring pill for them.

Marriage, the main thing about the union of a man and a woman, is sometimes seen as a transaction, but more often it is a bond that is used to maintain the needs of some people.

Born in a powerful family, the so-called freedom is sometimes really luxurious.

Elena stared blankly at the sunlight that illuminated everything after Tang Fang dodged away. They're bright, but they're not warm.

The moment she heard that sentence, she didn't feel happy, there was a faint sense of loss and sadness, not enough to cry. Not being able to maintain a calm mood is a feeling that I want to cry but can't.

She wanted to hear that, but she didn't want to hear it.

This is not contradictory, because she is a person, with an emotional side and a rational side.

To the Don side. She doesn't hate it, she doesn't like it, she doesn't understand it, or she just follows the description of him by Steinbell and others.

On the other hand, she knew what kind of problems the Duchy of Kernar was facing and what the situation was in the United Kingdom of Tulanx as a whole.

The dukedom she inherited was neither wealth nor glory, but a heavy burden that crushed her to pieces. Although there are Steinbell, Claston and others to support. But their strength is not enough.

The power of the Don side is indispensable.

At her own expense, she must tie the Duchy of Kernar to the chariot of the "Morning Star Forge". Because she, as well as Claiston, Steinbell and others, is not only trying to get through the current difficulties, but also reform, balance, conquest, and restraint in the future...... All need to rely on the power of the Tang side.

Only to be his wife, or fiancée, is justified.

Steinbell, Claiston and others are all military generals, in fact, under a system like the United Kingdom of Turanks. The so-called military generals are more or less "politicians" attributes.

Since with the attribute of "politician". Naturally, it is customary to solve non-military problems in the manner of politicians.

Elena is a young girl, because of her responsibilities and origins, as well as everyone's expectations, she has to sacrifice her life to bear such a political marriage.

It's very cruel and helpless.

She's smart. is more mature than his peers, although he is still very immature in the face of characters of Tang Fang and Steinbel, he still forces himself to muster up the courage to learn to accept and adapt to this cruelty.

Since such a path has been chosen. Even if you are in tears, you have to go on.

She's amazing, just like her father.

………………

Throw a clean pearl down a dirty drain, will it still be clean?

Tang Fang walked very slowly, and his leather boots stepped on the light floor of the corridor, making a dull crashing sound.

Tang Lin caught up from behind and asked in a low voice, "Do you really want to marry her?" ”

Tang Fang said: "I am ashamed to see their efforts and sacrifices. Don't you think they're similar to Grant and Claire? Although the origins are different, the light in the eyes is no different. ”

"It's just...... Politics would ruin her. ”

"Ugh." He let out a long sigh and said, "I'm ashamed of what I said. ”

Tracing back to the source, Elena was dragged into the water by him, and if it wasn't for the original seat, how could Steinbell and Clairstone hit the idea of inheritance on the girl's head.

When he saw the blue sky in the depths of her eyes, he began to regret it.

He really shouldn't have swept such a clean girl into the political storm of the United Kingdom of Tulanx.

It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in the world to sell.

Elena promised to succeed him as a duke, willing to be a pawn in his hand.

Now that the girl said such a request in front of everyone, Yu Qing, he couldn't bear to hurt her feelings, Yu Li, he felt guilty about her, and he should be compensated.

He could only agree.

Therefore, Buffard's emotional card is really beautiful.

Steinbell and Claston's lobbying for so long ended in failure, and Elena's words of great courage and shyness left him with no way back.

Tang Lin was silent for a while and asked, "If you marry her, what will happen to Claire and Freya?" ”

The road leading to the sealed harbor where the Angel is located is deserted, and even the light in the corridor is a little dim.

Tang Fang was silent for a long time, until the "Angel Number" was in sight, and then he exhaled a sullen breath and said, "I won't marry her." ”

"Then why did you promise her?"

"I'm just saying wait for her to grow up, wait for her to be sensible. It's just that in my opinion, she is still far away from growing up and sensible. ”

Tang Lin showed a wry smile on his face: "Brother, is it really good for you to play word games like this?" ”

He grabbed the handrail in front of him and looked at the behemoth that occupied almost the entire harbor: "Actually, all the people of Steinbell want is a link between the 'Morning Star Forge' and the Duchy of Kernar, and when all the political ambitions of Congreve are realized, it makes no difference whether I marry or not marry Elena." ”

"I believe that then she will find her own happiness."

Tang Lin looked at his side face for a long time, and said, "Big brother, I've worked hard for you." ”

"Why do you say that?"

"Because I never think as much as you do. It seems like...... You didn't know how to do it before, but when you came back from the front, you changed a lot, and I know that this change is partly because of experience, but more because of helplessness. ”

"Now. The burden on your shoulders is heavier, and I can't help you with anything. ”

He smiled with satisfaction and said, "Tang Lin, you have really grown up. ”

After speaking, he suddenly showed a playful smile: "You can, you can help me share some things." ”

"Brother, you say, as long as I can do it." Tang Lin patted his chest and said.

"Go hook up with Elena...... She's very nice. ”

"This is the 'Angel Number'? Sure enough, it's bigger than the Morningstar. Tang Lin didn't seem to hear it.

"It's not spacious. It's a small space station at all. Tang Fang smiled, didn't say much, and walked towards the connecting passage: "Let's go, get on the boat, and let them take you on a tour of our new flagship." ”

Tang Lin said: "Well, as soon as I got off the boat, I went to the viewing cabin together, and I haven't gone to see Bai Hao and Roy yet." ”

………………

Tang Fang and Tang Lin returned to the "Angel Number", and Elena was led to a bedroom by Cliston to rest.

Steinbell rushed to the command center to settle in. Buffel, who had not spoken during the talks, did not immediately rush back to "Etiah", but came to a scenic area in the military port.

There are artificially excavated babbling streams. There are also shady green bamboos, and the sky is a virtual sun that is not dazzling, illuminating the only green space in this steel city.

It was late at night, and the landscape area seemed a little deserted, with plants stretching their branches and leaves, gently swaying with the breeze blowing from the central air conditioning.

On a bench near the fountain sat a man. The not-so-dense leaves of the laurel tree cast a dappled light on her shoulders and the side of her face.

She took off the black nearsighted glasses that rested on the bridge of her nose and placed them on the title page of a book on her right.

The words "unbearable lightness of life" became a little scattered in the mirror light, like the sunshine precipitating in the treetops in the afternoon.

"Sit down."

Buffel sat to her left, staring at the brightly colored but poisonous stamens of an oleander across from her.

"He agreed?"

"He agreed."

“……”

Then there was a silence.

The wind continues to blow, bringing the fragrance of flowers and moisture.

"Is it really good for you to do this?" Buffel's clean face showed a hint of fatigue. It's not just that he is old and can't bear to suffer all nights, but also because of the heavy government affairs and physical and mental fatigue.

Kylinia brushed away her long windswept hair and said, "I'm just doing what I think is right...... Tang Fang, he is too emotional, this is not good. ”

Yes, the strategy to get Elena to propose in person did not originate from Bufffield, but her.

"Anyway, I want to thank you."

She didn't answer immediately, she looked up and swept over the island floating in the middle of the air in the viewing area, and saw that the water flowed into silver lines, and the clear pond below splashed with crystal water.

The moisture refracted the light from the virtual sun, spreading out a shattering rainbow.

"No thanks, we just take what we need."

Buffel smiled helplessly: "Do you want to be so cold?" ”

"I should have died." She calmly watched the water rise and fall, and then fell into the powder, and sadness welled up on her eyebrows: "It's just that there are still some wishes that have not been fulfilled." ”

"I suddenly envy Harrington."

"Hah...... Forest...... ......She whispered the man's name, sorrow streaming over her face like a tide.

He knew that he was a little speechless, thought about it, and changed the subject: "He is really lucky to have a friend like you. ”

The "he" in this sentence is not Harrington? Harris, it's Don Fang.

Kylinia smiled wryly and shook her head, "Isn't this my luck, no...... We are lucky. ”

"yes." Buffel rubbed his slightly cold old legs, looked up at the sky, and said in a low and slow voice: "The old duke can look at it." ”

She picked up the myopia glasses on the right hand, held the book "The Unbearable Lightness of Life" in her arms, got up and walked towards the entrance of the viewing area.

"It's too humid here, it's not good for your body."

Buffel didn't move, still looking up at the imaginary clouds in the sky, as if Congreve was smiling at him.

He is the person the old duke relies on the most, and he is also the most trusted person, and he is also his best friend, comrade-in-arms, and ...... Drinking buddies.

Kylinia walked the bluestone path that led to the side gate and disappeared into the green bamboo.

Although she had not been on the "Morning Star" for a short time, she was already one of the few people who knew Tang Fang's character best.

She knew that he couldn't agree to Claxton's offer, that it was immoral for Elena to do so because she was young, and that he couldn't ignore Claire's feelings, and hated to confuse marriage with politics.

Even if things have developed to such a point, he is still used to being an ordinary person, trying to be worthy of everyone, trying to be worthy of his heart.

Is this possible? That's impossible!

Kyrenia knows better than anyone the helplessness, the cruelty of fate.

If the "Morning Star Cast" is just the "Morning Star Cast", it can never be a wave that pushes history forward.

If Tang Fang was just a businessman, he would never have been able to truly realize the ideals of Grant, Claire, Churchill and others.

"Morningstar Casting" must continue to grow, but not only in the business field, Tang Fang also has to change its self-positioning, rather than relying only on those little cleverness.

He must radiate his political prestige, so that when everyone mentions "Morning Star Casting", they do not think of a company, but of a political idea.

Only in this way will he have the capital to truly redeem the people of Monya, instead of just destroying the Stewart family with violence like a gang of strongmen who can't kill and bury them, but they are unable to create the century.

In Kyylnia's eyes, "Dillard" is an origin, not a starting point.

His real starting point should be here, in "Aradell".

……………… (To be continued......)