"What the hell did you do!"

"Didn't I tell you a long time ago? For some people, you can't be reasonable, you have to use a leather whip. ”

"But I didn't agree!"

"But you're not against it, are you?" said Edward III, propping up the table, putting on a scoundrel smile, "You are much worse than your father, and we support you, and the risk is great." You're weak, aren't you allowed to do something on our own, and isn't the result very good? The Grugru family agreed to support you, and I should be thankful for that. ”

Irene trembled with anger, but there was nothing she could do.

Woman and age are her two biggest weaknesses. In front of these old subordinates of his father, she had little deterrent. Maybe in front of them, Irene has always been just a little girl. Even now, it is not from the bottom of my heart that she thinks she is a suitable heir.

Clenching her fists, Irene stepped back.

Edward III sat down slowly, leaning back in his chair and looking at her with a grin. It didn't look like it had just instigated an earth-shattering event.

Exiting into the hallway, Irene turned and left. Hall and Mike, who were guarding the door, hurriedly followed.

Soon, Irene was in another room.

Gray, Shelley, and Earl Grugru were all in the room. There was also a medical officer who was carefully medicating Count Grugru's hands.

Carefully observing his wounds, Count Grugrew didn't even raise his head, and asked casually, "Have you seen him?"

"See, see. Irene nodded, staggering.

"It's good to see it, it's always time to see it. Count Grugrew let out a long sigh.

"Doesn't Uncle Grugrew want to know what he said?"

"Don't want to know. ”

"Could it be...... Uncle Grugrew doesn't want me to deal with this and get justice for you?"

"Justice?" Count Grugru snorted coldly, slowly turned his face sideways to look at Irene and said, "We can support you, but there is one condition, the field family's army cannot be deployed with our army. Neither can the flanks. You know what I mean?"

Ireen asked hesitantly, "Uncle Grugrew suspects that Edward III is His Majesty's internal minister?"

"It's just speculation, and there is no conclusive evidence yet. Count Gruglu said softly with half-squinted eyes, "I heard about Baird." Sharp, our King His Majesty Baird VI, has been out of business for some time. After the inheritance challenge was raised with you, nothing was done. The whole of Isaac was discussed, and no one would support his decision...... When he commanded a large army to conquer the Kingdom of Allen, he was not so mediocre. I've been wondering, what is the reason for him to do such a thing, is it just because he is old, and thinks that he can easily swallow the whole Duchy of Besil at any time?"

Count Grugru looked at Irene.

Irene could only shake her head dumbfoundedly: "I don't know. ”

"Actually, I didn't know before, but now, I think, I probably do. It is not easy to swallow the Duchy of Besil without the support of anyone else, based on the idea of the king alone. However, if you give him another suitable reason to send troops, it will be easy. For example...... Civil strife broke out in the Duchy of Beshir. ”

Hearing this, Irene suddenly gasped.

Shelley sat on the sidelines and looked nervously at his grandfather. She didn't quite understand, but she felt safe as long as Gray was around. I'm holding Gray's hand.

As for Gray, he is sleepwalking. Anyway, the knight doesn't have to worry about these things, Ireen said that he can kick whoever he wants.

Taking a deep breath, Count Grugrew sighed, "I don't like to do anything I don't understand. I originally tried to avoid getting involved in this matter. But now it seems that I can't help it. Let Edward III kill me and leave another letter in support of the Beshear family. There are no code words in it. In this way, the people of the Gruglu family will definitely think that it is you who did it, and they will definitely raise an army. Then the king had every reason to send troops to the Duchy of Besil to settle the dispute. He's not doing nothing, he's waiting, waiting for an opportunity. When the time comes, it will only be a finger to give the duke's position. ”

"But...... But Edward III brought his only sons with him. What benefits did the king give him to make him take such a big risk?"

"Are you sure it's his son? Edward III's son, Jimmy Jr., was frail and sickly since he was a child, and not many people have seen him. ”

"This ......" Ireen was in a trance. She couldn't believe her ears. Or rather, she couldn't believe that the human heart could be so dark.

And he's pretty sure of it. After a pause, Count Gruglu continued: "Don't worry, I won't force you to dispose of him, there is no way to deal with it for the time being." That's why I promised that the guy who attacked me wouldn't send troops against the Field family. You can't dispose of him, we don't have enough evidence. His assassination of me can be interpreted as helping the king provoke civil strife, but it is easier to explain it as helping you subdue the Gruglu family. If you do something to him at this time, then the other minor lords will be worried. They will worry about whether you will really ensure their interests. When the time comes, the coalition forces that have been assembled with great difficulty will also disperse. In addition, if you do it, then the Field family can also cause trouble, and then it will be civil unrest as well. The king will send troops as well. ”

Irene was stunned.

Count Grugru slowly stood up with his handrail and said, "I will advance and retreat with you." This matter has not yet reached the point where it cannot be solved. But you'd better listen to me, or no one will be able to help you. Now, you can keep Edward III and his son under surveillance. ”

"Yes! Thank you, Uncle Gruglu!"

"Don't thank me, I'm looking at Shelley's face. Count Gruglu said with a smile.

......

It was early in the morning, and the castle was still lit up. A large number of soldiers were constantly patrolling.

Not just the castle, but the whole of the White City. One sentry after another was set up in the city.

No one knows what happened, as messages were all blocked by Irene. But everyone can see that the situation is very tense.

As he left the room, Gray turned around and tried to go in the opposite direction of Shelley, but was stopped by Irene.

"You send Shelley back to your room. ”

"Why?" Gray was shocked. He was anxious to go back and check the Knight Guide for damage.

"What are so many and why, if you want to send it, you will send it!" Irene's face was a little unsightly.

Helpless, Gray could only look at Shelley beside him.

Shelley smiled sweetly and took his hand.

"Forget it, send it. That's it anyway. Obedience to Irene's orders is also part of the oath. Gray said to himself helplessly.

"And. Just as Gray was about to leave, Ireen stopped him again and whispered, "Thank you for tonight's incident, if you don't arrive in time, the consequences will be unimaginable." Also, I'm here to apologize to you for what happened during the day. I shouldn't have berated you in front of so many people. ”

With that, Irene turned around and left.

Gray stood behind her, staring blankly at her departing back.

......

The fire in the fireplace was burning.

Irene sat alone in the large living room, the fire shining on her face. A strand of hair hung down from his forehead, and he looked tired and helpless.

A glass of water was handed to her.

"Thank you. Irene took it gently, took a sip, and held the cup in the palm of her hand. Continue to stare intently at the fire in the fireplace: "Am I useless? Even if you know, there's nothing you can do. ”

When she said this, Irene's eyes turned slightly red.

"How so?" said Abby Robles with a smile, "Miss Irene is the finest girl I've ever met." ”

"But it's still a girl, right?" Slowly closing her eyes, Irene said with a wry smile, "My father once said that it would be nice if I were a boy. If only I were a boy...... Heh, I also want to know, why am I not a boy. Why am I not a boy?"

"Even if it's a boy, it's not going to be much better. Abby Robles said: "The old duke died suddenly, and no one was mentally prepared, including himself. Therefore, no corresponding arrangements have been made. In this case, there will be many difficulties regardless of who will inherit it. The vast majority of male heirs, at your age, do not do as well as you. Growth takes time. ”

"But if I were a man, the king would not even have an excuse. Even if I had an illegitimate child, I would not have a higher priority in succession than I did. Isn't it?"

Abby Robles stared at Irene silently and did not speak.

After a while, Irene whispered again, "Don't worry, I won't waver." I was just...... It's just casual, just a few words. Even if I'm a girl, I'll definitely keep it, keep my Beshir family's family business, and no one will try to snatch it. Even if I was the only one left, I had to prove to my father that I was no worse than a boy. ”

The hall was silent, except for the sound of the fire in the fireplace.

Abby Robles watched Irene silently.

"And. Raising her head, Irene looked at Abby Robles and smiled, "At least I still have you, don't I? and you, and Halls, and Mike, and Gray." Now Uncle Grugrew is willing to help me. ”

A tear slipped from the corner of her eye, Irene wiped it away gently, opened her eyes wide and said, "I'm not alone, I'm the new Grand Duke of Beshir, no one wants to beat me!"

Under the firelight, between the eyebrows, there was a determination as firm as a rock.

"Yes, my Miss Irene. Abby Robles replied with a smile.