Soon after the guards led Gandinan into the small garden, Alex walked into the hall. Minna hurriedly greeted him: "You're back?" How's the chat? ”

Alex didn't answer, just waved his wand to conjure up a soundproof cover, covering both of them, before staring at her and saying slowly: "Although I have known that you are not smart, I never thought that you would be like this... A sucker! ”

Minna was stunned: "Why are you calling me stupid?" ”

"Isn't it? That's the prince, a crown prince, and the captain of the guard next to him is naturally a cronie, if you get angry at others, aren't you afraid that you will get into trouble? Although you have a superior position in the Security Service and are the daughter of the lord here, it is nothing to the future king. If he's a narrow-minded guy or a little more insidious, you're in danger, you know

Minna said unconvinced: "But they are slandering you!" Do you want me not to say anything? You've done so much for them, they don't know it, but you shouldn't be treated like a criminal! She flattened her mouth and felt a little aggrieved: "I'm just angry for you, and you still scold me..."

Alex looked at her and slowed his tone, "I'm worried you're going to get in trouble." They're just talking to me anyway, and they can't really do anything to me. I'm not friends with them, so why should I care about what they say? ”

"But I care!" Minna glared at him, "You also know that the eldest prince is the crown prince, in case he really misunderstands you and it will be unfavorable to you in the future, then aren't you wronged?" Obviously helped them... And that Herbie is too much, what does he think of you? Pull and pull, you are a nobleman. Even if you don't consider your background, you're a mid-level magician! I just can't stand him treating you so badly in my house anyway! ”

Alex suddenly smiled, gently grabbed Minna's hand, and the tighter he clenched it, his eyes sparkling: "Thank you for maintaining me, Minna, I won't forget." ”

Minna didn't know why, she always felt that her hands were hot, so she hurriedly withdrew her hand, and glanced at the flowers in the vase on the fireplace with some embarrassment: "No... You're welcome. We are good friends and good partners. Of course I'm going to defend my friends. ”

The corners of Alex's eyes jumped, and he took a deep breath before nodding at the corners of his mouth, "You're right." He withdrew his hand. Eyes cast on the painting hanging on the wall on the other side.

The hall was quiet, Minna felt that the atmosphere was a little weird, her eyes were rolling around, and suddenly she remembered a topic: "By the way, you haven't answered me yet." How was your conversation with His Royal Highness the Prince? ”

"It's ok. Just when I was in Ito. Like any aristocratic tea party I attended... Empty and boring. Alex spat venom with a blank face. Probably, His Royal Highness the Prince is used to talking in this style. I don't know how to face others with another attitude

Minna hesitated: "Really? But I think he's a pretty good person. It's just too soft..."

"yes. It's too soft. Too emotional! Alex continued to spit. Actually, he's not stupid. A little smarter than rumored. He will be a king in the future. Should be competent. It's a pity that he doesn't know how to show himself in front of others. The personality is not as likable as his younger brother.。 Something is unhappy. I just kept it in my heart and didn't say anything. Or just give up on yourself! He hadn't fully figured out his responsibilities yet! ”

Minna said cautiously, "Alex." Actually, he's not that bad..."

"How could it not be?!" Alex's eyes widened. "I want to make friends with people. but he refused to confess; I want my heart to stay with me. and pretend to be considerate and good people. He has such a troublesome personality. Isn't it bad enough?! OK. He's finally a little sane. Know that moderation is enough. Not because of their own personal feelings. It's a delay in getting down to business. ”

Minna listened to him. I can't help but think of another king with a similar personality: "Probably qualified to be a king." All have this kind of trouble, right? I remember Nogardigail II. Also this kind of... Affectionate, soft-hearted people. But when it comes to national events. No matter how reluctant. will force themselves to make the right choice. At first, he suspected that Duke Jeda had killed Prince Mario's father and son. Refuse to forgive him. But when it comes to the thought that only the Duke of Jeda can be regarded as a qualified heir to the throne. I had to continue to favor Jada. Although it was later confirmed that it was a conspiracy in the Demon Domain. But he was actually in a lot of pain at the time, right? And also. Jada is suspicious of her uncle. I don't feel good either. At that time he..."

She didn't say it. I think how much the two uncles and nephews trusted each other when she first arrived in Noga, but later, Gale II had to bury his suspicions of Jada in the bottom of his heart, and Jada had to scheming against Gale II in order to protect himself, and the uncle and nephew maintained a close and friendly appearance. She was beside her, she could see it clearly, and she couldn't help but feel sorry for them.

"Minna." Alex interrupted her musings, "I've said it many times, these things are in the past, don't always remember it. You must know that you now have a new life, and that uncle and nephew have nothing to do with your world. ”

Minna smiled a little embarrassedly: "Okay, I won't mention it again." I won't see them again anyway. ”

Alex didn't want to take it, the little girl in front of her, though much more mature than she had been three years ago (in every way), was clearly not smart enough to understand what he meant. "Shall I go to your room?" He asked, "Continue to discuss our cute ancient magic recipe?" ”

Minna almost laughed, "Okay, let's go see the lovely Fasrati." "She's happy and the atmosphere seems to be back to normal.

Alexton paused: "Minna, don't talk about the great ancient earth demon masters... Your child: "You are not lovely!" After taking two steps in the direction of the studio, she suddenly remembered another thing: "By the way, Your Highness has been sitting in the small garden for a long time, doesn't it matter?" His body is not strong, and the wind is still a little cool. ”

"I had already gone to the glass flower room, where the sun was shining. There was no wind again. The old court physician who was so angry just now came once, and asked His Royal Highness the Great Prince to eat less cake and more meat, Winnie's eyes didn't mention how terrible it was, but fortunately, His Royal Highness coaxed her a few words, and she became happy. We should pray for the poor old doctor, and may the god of light bless Winnie to forget about it, so that he can have a normal meal tonight. ”

"Oh—" Minna and Alex looked at each other, both sweating at what had happened to the old man tonight. As her weight gradually increased in the direction of three hundred pounds, Winnie's deterrent power in this family became stronger and stronger, even Anlong and Dora. She never dared to say a bad word about the food she cooked.

Pedal, pedal, pedal... Hurried footsteps were heard outside the door. Winnie's huge body squeezed in, and their eyes lit up when they saw Minna: "Great, little miss! You're here! Today I made a blueberry cake and there is more. Do you want a plate? Master Alex? She stared at the two young men.

Minna blinked and happily took the tray in her hand, "It's so nice, Winnie, I'm just going to eat it." Alec thinks so too, right? Secretly wincing at his friends.

"Of course." Alex cooperates tacitly. "I only ate two pieces just now, which is so little. Dear Winnie, your handiwork is truly delicious. ”

Winnie covered her mouth and laughed, "Look at what you said." Master Alex. Anyway, I'm also a professional babysitter. She accentuated the word "professional." "Cooking is a skill that a good babysitter must master, even though I know I'm already good. But I'm not going to be proud, I'm going to keep trying. Improve yourself. She gently lifted the hem of her skirt with a pair of fat hands and saluted: "Please allow me to retire first, there is still work in the kitchen."

"Please." Alex is very aristocratic and has a strong head.

Winnie retreated steadily, but as soon as she saw Minna's expression with her mouth slightly open, her face changed: "Little Miss! A lady would never have such an expression! How can you be rude in front of Master Alex?! ”

Minna closed her mouth and waited for Winnie's figure to disappear, and she became jealous: "She likes you, Alec, every time she is in front of you, she looks extraordinary... Pay attention to etiquette. It's not fair! I'm the child she grew up with! ”

Alex brushed his hair: "Minna, you see, ladies will always try to show their charming side as much as possible in front of attractive gentlemen. He smiled brightly, and his features, which had been slightly cold and arrogant, suddenly became much more sunny and handsome.

Minna shuddered, glanced at her friend strangely, and cleared her throat: "Okay, let's get back to normal."

Alex sighed helplessly, and once again he deeply understood that his future path was not easy.

Boom... The sound of porcelain shattering came from the direction of the small garden, stopping Minna and Alex in their tracks. The two looked at each other, both with doubts in their eyes, and hurriedly ran in the direction where the voice came from.

Two maids hurried from the other end of the hallway, a few steps behind Minna. Why didn't they listen to the garden gate?

Minna thought it was strange, but immediately heard Alex whisper in her ear: "After the Ito messenger came in, the guards drove away all the servants who were waiting nearby, even the doctor, probably with secret matters to discuss. ”

I see. Minna hurried to the front of the glass flower room, just in time to meet the guard who had just brought Gandinan in with a plate containing fragments of teacups. She was about to ask what was going on, but the guard took the lead and said, "Miss Minna, you came just in time. I accidentally broke His Highness's cup just now, I'm really sorry, who should I talk to about compensation? ”

"No need to pay, just a cup." Minna looked into the glass room, and saw the eldest prince Hayt sitting on a wicker chair, his eyes staring at the table in front of him, not saying anything, while next to him, Gandinan was kneeling on one leg on the ground, bowing his head and whispering. Minna's ears are good, and through the slightly open door of the flower room, she vaguely hears the words "queen", "parliament", "disqualification of the crown prince", "persecution", "conflict" and so on.

The guard's feet moved, blocking her view: "But this is a high-grade porcelain produced by Yini, I heard that it is worth a lot, please give me a chance to compensate."

Minna glanced at him, his head hanging lower, sweat breaking out on his forehead.

"Minna." Alex shouted softly, Minna nodded slightly, and said to the guard with a smile, "Since that's the case." Go to William, our butler, the man who stands at the table every day at dinner and is silent. If you can't find it, you can tell Winnie directly, the kitchen is her place. "And she likes this set of porcelain very much, may the god of light bless her from tearing you.

Minna turned around and left with her friends, until she entered the Demon Wing Studio and cast a few safety spells, and then she said solemnly, "Alex, it sounds like something terrible has happened to Ito. ”

Alex nodded, "We were worried about that too. It just didn't get noticed..."He looked at Minna, "We should have thought of it a long time ago." The people who returned to Ito had probably spread the news of His Highness's injury, and they only knew that he had a serious injury to his right foot and a deep scar on his face. As a crown prince, this is a disgrace to the country, and the queen can't let go of such a good opportunity......"

"But he's almost healed." Minna frowned, "As long as he returns to Ito, all rumors will be broken." ”

"But she doesn't know." Alex sneered. She thought that the eldest prince had been poisoned and seriously injured, even if it was not dangerous on the surface. There is also a possibility that the injury will worsen and die at any time. In fact, if it weren't for you. The eldest prince is definitely dead! Even if he is lucky enough to survive, he will be left with flaws. With healthy younger brothers here, it is impossible for him to continue to sit in the position of crown prince. What's more, he's not in Ito right now. It is impossible to get the news in time, let alone respond correctly. By the time he gets the news and goes back, I'm afraid the matter will be a foregone conclusion. After a pause, he narrowed his eyes: "I finally understand."

"Understand what?"

"In the first two years, Queen Lorna often said that the second prince had to travel abroad for a month or two every year, which increased a lot of knowledge, and the eldest prince was always bored in the palace to study political affairs, and did not understand the situation outside at all, which was not conducive to governing the country in the future, so it was suggested that His Majesty the king let the eldest prince also go around the country to see the customs and customs of various places. His Majesty felt that it made sense, so he agreed. Since His Royal Highness traveled abroad, his personality has become more calm, and he has handled political affairs better. I originally wondered why the queen would make such a good suggestion, but now that I think about it, if the eldest prince is poisoned and travels in a foreign country, once he gets sick or injured, it is easy to have an accident, on the other hand, the magicians who have the ability to recognize that kind of poison are concentrated in Ito, and the eldest prince often goes to other places, so the possibility of being found is small, and if he can't find someone who can detoxify the poison when he is poisoned, he will also die..."

Minna gasped: "This woman is so poisonous!" ”

Alex shook his head and sighed, "Her plan is really good, it's a pity that I met you, and of course, me." Now she gets the wrong message, makes the wrong decision, and when the eldest prince returns to Ito and the rumors are broken, she will have to pay the price... No one would believe that she didn't mean to spread rumors. ”

Minna asked hesitantly, "If something happens to her, will it affect the second prince and Manda?" ”

Alex didn't answer, but that already hinted at the answer. Minna couldn't help but worry about the little cousin.

At the same time, Hayt was worried about his brother. In case the stepmother really takes action with the intention of disqualifying herself as the crown prince, once he returns to Ito and her lies are broken, Selig will definitely be affected. It was his own brother, and he couldn't watch him in danger.

He proposed to the Anlong family that night to return to Ito, but before his father could respond, Minna first objected: "No! Your treatment is not over yet, I mean the detoxification one, it will take at least half a month to completely remove the toxins! If you stop now, the poison will remain in your body for the rest of your life, and you will never be able to get rid of it again! Besides, your foot injury isn't healed yet! If something goes wrong, you'll really be crippled! ”

"Miss Minna!" Hayt said sincerely, "Please understand my feelings. I'm not worried about the throne or anything, I'm just afraid that Selig will be affected. There are people, they support me, but I don't have control over them. I'm scared they're going to hurt Selig. Especially... Beryl has gone back, she has always defended my position, and I don't know what she will do to confront the queen. I really hate that, you know? Not only will it divide my family, but it will also divide other families, even... Divide the country! ”

Minna looked at him in shock, not knowing what to say. Is it really that serious?

Hebby bowed up and bent down to her, "Miss Minna, can you please come back to Ito with us?" Your Highness, he needs your help. ”

Minna was completely stunned this time.

(The starting point is drawn...) Begging for tickets again