There was silence in the restaurant.

Minna was silent for a while before she said, "There is a doctor sent by the king, I can also bring more for you, it doesn't matter if I don't go." But do you really want to go back? His Majesty the King has already said that he wants His Highness to stay here until his injuries are completely healed, and His Highness is now venturing back, in case something happens on the way, wouldn't it be a disappointment to His Majesty's wishes? ”

"This—" Herbie hesitated, turning his gaze to Anlong, "Shaw. Your Excellency Viscount Cardo, could you please lead the army to escort..."

"Herbie!" Hayt snapped Herbie's words, "I have my own plans for this, you just need to do what you are told!" Then he slowed down and said to Anlong: "I'm very sorry, please forgive Herbie for being rude." ”

Herbie didn't understand why his prince was scolding him, but he obediently returned to his original position. An Long smiled faintly: "Your Highness, if you don't mind, can you let me talk to my daughter alone?" Maybe we can negotiate a good way to get the best of both worlds. ”

Hayt smiled and nodded, "Please." ”

Anlong motioned for his daughter to follow, Minna hesitated to leave with him, Dora coughed lightly, smiled and asked Hayat: "Your Highness, the venison is good tonight, would you like to have some more?" ”

Minna entered the study with her father and heard him command, "William, don't let anyone approach this room." A "Yes, Your Excellency" came from the corner, and a middle-aged man of medium stature and ordinary appearance stepped out of the darkness, saluted Minna, and quietly withdrew. Pull the door open.

Minna looked at her father carefully and asked softly, "Dad." Are you going to send them back? ”

"Nope." An Long turned around and smiled. "I am a border lord, and I have a bit of a reputation in the country, and I cannot clearly show my closeness to any prince. Now Ito has set off a storm of easy storage, if I escort the eldest prince back to Beijing at such a time, whether it is alone or sending troops. It's all a statement. I can't get involved until the final result is down. It's one thing to take in a prince who has been attacked, it's another thing to stand up for another prince in front of a prince's mother. ”

Minna smiled: "Then we won't send him back, the patient should be obedient and take care of his injuries!" Anyway, the king will settle the matter! ”

An Long smiled bitterly: "Not necessarily. Minna. In fact, the news has already come from the Northern Intelligence Division. His Majesty is under great pressure. In order not to let things get out of hand. It is best for His Highness to rush back as soon as possible to clarify the rumors. ”

Minna frowned: "What about his injuries?" And—" She looked at her father. "He's going to eat my earth

An Long stared at his daughter. Minna blinked, "No, right...", do you really want her to follow? She pouted, "I don't want to go to Ito..."

An Long shook his head: "Minna." His Highness has already said it just now. This matter has a bearing on the stability of the entire country. The crown prince was established many years ago. And His Highness has never made a big mistake. Among the domestic aristocracy. The people who support others are not comparable to those of a few years ago. And the second prince has always rarely participated in state affairs. Let's be honest. Judging by the impression he left on us. It's still a kid at all. Replace him with him. It is equivalent to cultivating a new heir to the throne. And he himself may not be willing to. Although there are many supporters of the queen's faction. But it's hard to say what the idea is. If this thing is allowed to develop. It will inevitably trigger a new round of political struggle. It's hard to live a peaceful life. I'm afraid I'm going to be buried. Maybe it's too late to go back now. But we can't do nothing. ”

Minna retorted in a low voice: "Then call those people to see the eldest prince." Why did he have to go back? ”

"Because it's more time-saving." An Long touched his daughter's head amusedly. "Minna. Just think it's for our Xiao. Kadok. Beryl and Manda are now on opposite sides. Stop the situation from getting worse. It is also to avoid the division of our own family. ”

"They're not the same place as us..."

"Minna!" An Long knocked her on the head disapprovingly, "They are all your grandfather's descendants, we are a family." I can't go, so I'll leave things to you. ”

Minna was in pain, dodged it, and said with a flat mouth: "Okay, okay, I'll just go." It won't take long anyway..."

An Long hesitated for a moment, and said slowly: "I think... You may have to stay in Ito for a while, maybe a year or two. ”

Minna's eyes widened: "Why?!" ”

"The border lords usually send one or two family members to Ito, a bit like a proton..."

"Proton?!" Minna jumped up, "We've done so much for East, and the king doesn't trust us yet

"Not really." An Long hurriedly said, "Of course Your Majesty trusts us, this is just a custom, in fact, this matter was brought up by Mallory, and he intends to use this as an excuse to transfer you back to Ito to help him..."

"I don't want it!" Minna turned around and was about to leave, "I don't want to go back to the Security Department again!" ”

An Long rushed forward and pulled her daughter back: "Minna, listen to me." "I don't want to listen!" Minna struggled a few times, and her eyes turned red, "I hate him, the most!" Why do you still want to listen to him?! ”

An Long sighed helplessly, gently hugged his daughter and coaxed: "My child, Dad knows that you are still angry, but at that time, it was Dad who decided to be the bait, and it was Dad who asked Melori not to tell you, he almost exhausted his heart for that war, and the Security Agency sacrificed many people, and he was also very painful, so don't blame him anymore." ”

Minna sniffed, wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes, and glared at her father: "So what? Are you the one who cares about me and my mother? There are so many people who can go, why did he pick you?! Mom and I almost lost you, and you almost lost me, why don't you blame him at all?! ”

"Minna. You have to understand. There are some things that must be done. If everyone doesn't want to leave their families. If you don't want to sacrifice for the country, then who can destroy the Warcraft. What about protecting innocent people? An Long was looking at his daughter, "Mallory just weighed it and chose those of us who had a chance to survive. Minna, while I know I'm sorry for you and your mom for doing that, I don't regret it. And I survived, and I got a lot. I'm grateful to the Security Service, and I'm grateful to Mallory, and I really don't want you to continue to resent him. ”

Minna bit her lip and didn't speak, so An Long continued to persuade: "Good boy. I know you've grown up so big to really live in this country. It's been less than ten years, and you've been with your grandfather for that long. I am afraid that I will be influenced by other places, and I will have a limited good impression of our motherland. If it weren't for me. I'm afraid you wouldn't have even joined the Security Service back then

Minna added in a small whisper: "And Uncle Vasily..."

An Long smiled: "Yes, and him." And many, many more. In fact, you just have a knot for Melori and don't hate the rest of the Security Agency, right? ”

Minna didn't answer, but An Long knew in his heart: "Child, Dad is really grateful to the Security Department, it gave me the opportunity to really change my destiny." When I was a child, although I grew up in an aristocratic family, I always felt inferior in front of Madame Mirabel and your uncle, as if... It's like you'll be overwhelmed by them for the rest of your life. But now it's different, I can be very calm with them, I can be close to them when I'm happy, I don't need to be afraid when I'm angry, I don't owe them anything anymore. And all of this was won for me by the Security Agency, of course, and our own efforts, but if it weren't for Director Leah and Melori, I wouldn't be where I am today. You say, don't you? ”

Minna whispered, "These are two different things. ”

"Okay, two different things." An Long was a lot of peace in his heart, "But we are living a good life now, this is a fact. Minna, not every war hero has the same fate as we have, Bevin didn't get a fief, Hedda only washed away the stigma, Vasily and Fez's families got a reward, but they are dead. Good boys, we should know to be grateful and cherish what we have. ”

Minna twisted her fingers and flattened her mouth for a long time before saying, "Okay, I'm not angry with the Security Department, but it's not that easy for me to forgive Melori!" ”

An Long knew that she was just making trouble, so he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Okay, when you return to Ito, I'll go and scold him severely!" But he's very old and not in good health, so don't hit him. ”

"I'm not going to help him either! At most, when the Security Service needs it, I help with small tasks. ”

"Good, good..."

"Also, I'll only live in Ito for a year at most! Come back in a year! ”

"Uh... Okay..."An Long wisely didn't show his mouth, but thought to himself: If you can really get out, of course I approve of it.

"Then my birthday present this year, Dad is going to give me two copies... No, three parts are enough, and it should be regarded as compensation for the damage to my soul! ”

“… Belch? ”

When they were back in the dining room, Anlong told Hyatt that Minna would escort them back. The latter accepted with a smile, but Herbie stood up again: "Your Excellency, aren't you going?" And what about the people of the Northern Fortress and Security Agency? Miss Minna can't be alone, right? ”

Minna glared at him dissatisfied, she would have topped them ten by herself, okay?

An Long smiled: "I still have responsibilities, so is the commander of the Northern Fortress, this year is the year of the army's weapon replacement, he will be very busy, as for the Northern Intelligence Division, I heard that there is a mission recently, I am not convenient to inquire about the specific content, I am really sorry." However, Minna has learned swordsmanship, and it is not a problem to deal with a few thieves, besides, now the escort team protecting His Highness will accompany him, and the Northern Fortress will also send a convoy over, so His Highness does not have to worry about security. ”

Hyat stopped Herbie before he said to Anlong, "Wouldn't this be too public?" I hope to get back as quietly as possible..."

"No, Your Highness!" An Long looked at him sternly, "What you need now is to let everyone know that you're back and that your injuries are about to heal!" None of us knows to what extent the situation in Ito has developed now, so you have to be a little more public, and ideally, by the time you return to Ito, the turmoil has subsided. ”

Hayt was stunned for a moment, and then realized that this was the most beneficial solution for him, and couldn't help but be a little embarrassed: "You're right, then... It's up to you. ”

An Long frowned slightly, but still agreed.

Dora was reluctant to give up on her daughter, but after her husband told her that Minna could take the opportunity to study in Ito, she immediately changed her attitude, and not only actively packed her daughter's luggage, but also planned to find a tailor to make more social dresses for her daughter. In order to ensure that her daughter has a worry-free life, she also decided to let Winnie go with her.

Minna resisted the urge to roll her eyes for the fifth time today, hugged Dora and forcibly pulled her away from the closet, and said, "Mom, I'm going to study, not to socialize!" Why do you want so many dresses?! … Winnie! I don't want to bring that yellow one! That dress makes me look like a fool! ”

"Oh, Miss Minna, how can you say that?" Winnie glanced at her disapprovingly, picked up the delicate dress, and carefully touched the layers of lace on it, "This is the most fashionable style at present, and only the noblest and most elegant lady deserves it."

"So I don't have to." Minna looked at her mother almost pleadingly, "Mom, I just need to bring a few civilian clothes that I wear when I go to school, and I can bring what I usually wear, right?" ”

"How can that be?!" Dora shook off her daughter's hand, "You'll be eighteen soon!" It's time to socialize! Even if you go on a study tour, you always have to participate in the tea party and dance. Mom also came over like this when she was young, if she hadn't met your dad during the social season, how could there be you? She caressed her heart, remembering those green years, "Maybe my daughter will also meet the love of her life on a sunny afternoon, in a gazebo full of roses..."

Minna looked at her mother's longing speechlessly, and then looked at the other side, Winnie also held her face with a pair of fat hands, and muttered: "He must have a pair of affectionate eyes, beautiful hair, and agile skills, polite manners, and..."

She quietly retreated, deserted.

It was only outside the castle that Minna breathed a sigh of relief, and hesitated to tell her mother the true purpose of her trip, so that she would not think that she was looking for her husband. Oh my God, she's not even eighteen yet! Wouldn't it be too early to say this?

A familiar figure leaned against the door, smiling and greeting her, "Okay?" ”

"Alex!" Minna hurriedly ran over, "You're just in time. I'm going to Ito, I'm afraid I'll have to stay for a while, what should I do? I can't bear to be here. She tugged at his robe a little sadly, not realizing that there was a hint of coquettishness in her tone.

Alex laughed even deeper: "It's okay, I just want to go home and have a look, so I'll take you on a trip." ”

"Really?" Minna was surprised and delighted, "Didn't you say you didn't like to stay at home?" ”

"But that's my home." Alex spread his hands, "I should go back and take a look, after all, it's where I've lived for more than ten years." ”

Minna was very touched by this: "Yes, although I have only lived in this house for two years, I am not willing to leave it..." I haven't even left, and I'm already starting to miss it... I loved my room, I loved the studio, the sofa in the living room, the swing in the small garden, the roses in the glass room, and the kitchen..."

Alex gently held her hand: "Then I'll go shopping with you again, how about it?" Before leaving, keep each place in mind, and when we get back, let's see what has changed. ”

Minna thought it was a good idea, nodded heavily, and pulled Alex towards the main entrance of the castle.

Alex smiled as the corners of his mouth curled

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