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Palace of Westminster afternoon

It was solemn and solemn, and under the guard of layers of guards, it exuded the atmosphere that no one should enter.

On weekdays, it is a place known as the Parliament Building. Members of the House of Lords and Commons are here to pull each other apart and play political tricks.

But now there is silence here, because an even more important meeting is going on in secret.

The negotiations between Anglo and Cloud Tower City have been going on for the third day.

It is obviously an important matter for the diplomatic relations between the two countries, but at the moment the venue is empty. There were no ministers of state, no royal officials, and no military personnel involved.

On the left side of the long table, the officials of the Cloud Tower sitting upright in robes hugged the silent white-haired girl.

On the right, apart from a few secretaries and a few necessary delegates, there were only two men presiding over the negotiations.

One of them sat in a chair, looking drunk, as if he had just been pulled out of bed and dragged to the venue. Not only is the white beard disordered, but even the buttons on the sleeves are wrongly buttoned.

Now he sat there, unrelenting, not listening to the negotiation process at all, and the smell of alcohol on his body did not dissipate.

Just a few minutes ago, the man named Maxwell was sleeping in this mound, and now he can open his eyes, which is a good thing.

In fact, most people do not understand: why Her Majesty the Empress entrusted such an important matter to him. And his 'mentally ill' in a white coat......

As if he had just been released from a mental hospital, the old man was silent from the beginning, not saying a word. Just stared at the princess across the table with a feverish look. His hands were trembling nervously, and it was almost like he was going to reach out and strangle that girl!

In Avalon, most people know about a coincidence – the Royal Academy is next door to Arkham Asylum.

And even more coincidentally, both places are rich in madmen and psychopaths, the former will burn the national budget if he goes crazy, and the latter will spend the citizens' taxes to settle it when he goes crazy.

Anyway, it's not a good thing!

Now, when it comes to talking with such two guys who seem completely unreliable, Her Royal Highness the princess of Yunlou is not angry, it is already a blessing.

But it's a pity that what should be talked about is still to be discussed, especially this kind of thing between the two countries, where it is simple to fight for every inch of land, and it is the norm to compare baht.

Don't even think about taking advantage of a copper!

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"Entrance ceremony, state guesthouse, royal banquet hall...... Since you entered the city, there have been six attacks on the princess for several days. ”

Maxwell slapped the table, his old face full of pain, "The terrorist attack caused by His Highness has already caused dozens of deaths and injuries. Among them were one count with minor injuries, two viscounts with serious injuries, and six barons with severe mental trauma and are still bedridden and unable to rest day and night.

These talents, who could have become the pillars of the country, have now become waste who are scared to burrow under the maid's skirt and call their mother. Isn't there anything Yunlou City has to say about this?"

"Ridiculous!"

Without waiting for the girl to speak, the bureaucrat beside her sneered: "Isn't it a matter of course for your country to send an envoy to Anglo as an envoy to ensure the safety of the mission?"

Rather, if the princess suffers any damage, your country will be even more embarrassed, right?"

"Of course, it's just ......"

Maxwell's eyebrows furrowed, and he laughed softly: "If this is Yunlou City's own reason, then it has to be said separately." ”

"I'm sorry, but please make it clear. ”

"According to our investigation, that group of assassins should have something to do with the exiled regime in Cloud Tower City, right?"

Maxwell threw a large pile of information on the table: "These days, they have infiltrated Avalon, made trouble in the lower city, and supposedly wanted to sell people, and the people in the police department have been scorched.

According to our investigation, their leader is an Oriental named 'Yunlou Qingxi'. He claimed to be the rightful ruler of Yunlou and declared that he was only crusading against traitors and injustice.

Is there anything you have to say about this?"

"It's ridiculous. ”

The official presiding over the negotiation snorted coldly: "There is only one ruler of Yunlou City, and that is the princess's father, His Royal Highness Yunlou Qingshu. Where is there any regime in exile? I hope that the Anglo royal family will not be deceived by some indiscriminate people. ”

"Yes, then there may be some misunderstanding between the two of us. ”

Maxwell nodded, but his eyes became cold, "As we all know, His Royal Highness's father: Yunlou Qingshu, because he is not the legitimate heir of the Yunlou clan, has been criticized for a long time.

And as a monarch, the ruler of the Eastern Aurora Empire was also reluctant to recognize Yunlou Qingshu's rule over Yunlou City. As a result, for a long time, there have often been rebels and thieves in Yunlou City, and the remnants have continued to ......"

His eyes were sad, and he shook his head and sighed: "Under such internal and external troubles, Yunlou City still wants to get rid of the camp in the east, win over the western countries, and try to stand on its own...... Even Her Majesty the Empress would find it difficult to show her support for Cloud Tower City. ”

"If that's what Anglo meant, then what's the point of talking?"

In the center, the girl who sat in silence finally raised her eyes.

As if sensing something of interest, she looked at Maxwell's appearance, speaking softly. But the soft voice unbelievably drowned out the messy sound.

The white-haired girl whispered, "My father once taught me that there are all kinds of truths in the world, but in the final analysis, the word 'trade-off' is always unavoidable.

Where in this world is there anything that will only benefit and not have to bear the consequences?Besides, even if my Yun Lou Clan really gave away the refining technique of the blood of the dragon vein for nothing, would Anglu really dare to accept it?"

"Really?"

Next to Maxwell, the neurotic man in the white robe was stunned for a moment, and then he was overjoyed: "Take it! Why don't you take it!"

Maxwell rolled his eyes and kicked him: "Newton, don't forget that you are here to listen today, and you are not qualified to speak." It's not time to need technical support yet. ”

Newton pursed his lips and sat back down.

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"According to the conditions of Cloud Tower City, you will use the blood purification technology in the blood of the dragon vein in exchange for Anglu's support for the independence of Cloud Tower City. This would have been a good thing for both sides.

After all, Yunlou City is isolated overseas, and its affiliation with the East has long existed in name only......

Maxwell spoke again, but this time, he spoke a fluent Oriental language, Aurora Mandarin, with a pure and fluent accent: "There is one thing I don't quite understand about this. ”

He paused, and looked at the girl's indifferent eyebrows:

"The bloodline purification technology in the East is actually a by-product of the research of the blood of the dragon vein, right? No, it should be said that the carrier of this technology is the blood of the dragon vein......

Wanting to deliver this bloodline purification technique is almost equivalent to handing over a celestial with the blood of a dragon vein.

To be offensive, there are only one person in Yunlou City who meets the technical requirements, and even the bloodline purity of the Yunlou King is not enough.

Could it be that Her Royal Highness the Princess really plans to marry the eldest prince of our country as rumored?"

"You have to do it. ”

The girl whispered: "If there is a good relationship between the two countries, the diplomatic relations between the two countries will naturally be more stable." ”

"Yes, yes!"

Newton became excited: "If Your Highness is interested at that time, you may wish to come to the institute often." I will sweep ...... under it Sweep that what a greeting!"

“...... Having said it, Newton, shut up for me. ”

Maxwell glared at him, and he fell silent.

But Maxwell began to have a headache.

Her Royal Highness the Princess...... It's not as easy as it looks. Whether it is simple pressure or roundabout spying, it seems that there is no effect.

Thinking of this, he suddenly sighed.

"To tell you the truth, I was only dragged back from my fiefdom last night, and I was given the right to negotiate with you on behalf of the Kingdom of Anglo.

Yu Gong naturally hopes that Her Royal Highness the princess can marry the country, and the two initiates will be good for eternity. But privately......"

Maxwell's expression became depressed: "To be honest, although Her Royal Highness the princess is young, she is beautiful and beautiful, and she is one of the only beauties you have seen in her life.

And His Royal Highness, the eldest prince of our country, he has been sick since he was a child, well, he is still mentally retarded, and he still thinks he is a sheep. He, he, he...... He really doesn't deserve you!"

Maxwell's expression became sad and indignant, and he slammed the table: "Or...... That's it, isn't it?!"

Newton was anxious: "Hey, Maxwell, which side are you on?"

"Manners, beauty, and justice are the essence of human nature!" Maxwell said awe-inspiringly, "Since beauty equals justice, of course I must be on the side of justice!"

Besides, what is more important than a girl's lifelong happiness?!"

“......”

Newton wanted to squirt out a mouthful of old blood.

But the expressions of the officials of Yunlou darkened.

This guy is talking about degrading the Anglo royal family as worthless, but in fact he is playing the trick of retreating into advance. If it was really like what he said, this matter would be settled, and Yunlou's position would be even more embarrassing.

Over the years, the Aurora Empire, which has been in civil strife in the East, is about to recover, and in the face of Yunlou City, which has always been lonely overseas and has a golden mountain, the regent of the empire has already sharpened his sword.

If it doesn't get the support of the Western camp, I'm afraid that the next situation of Yunlou City is worrying.

In the silence, the officials looked at each other, and the head of the local ceremonial officer got up and opened his mouth to speak, but when he saw the palm pressed by the white-haired girl, his expression was suffocated, but he didn't say anything after all, and sat down obediently.

Immediately after, the silence was broken by the voice of Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Mr. Maxwell's words were serious. Compared with the great cause of my family and country, my contribution alone is just a small matter. Besides, if this is the end of this meeting, I am afraid that your royal family will also be deeply troubled, right?"

"It doesn't matter, Dongfang's bloodline purification technology is not unique to Yunlou, let's go to another scourge!

There are so many Orientals, it's always no problem to find an ugly ghost. Merely...... King Yunlou, I'm afraid he will have to find other countries to support his great cause of splitting the territory and sealing the territory. ”

"Sir, I'm afraid you miscalculated, the eastern countries have always been xenophobic, and the nine surnames of the dragon vein go their own way and attack each other, and even the emperor's orders are never called. Anglo was thousands of miles away, and it was difficult to come up with the chips to impress them. ”

The girl said lightly: "What's more, apart from the Yunlou clan, which has close contacts with Western countries, who is willing to risk the disapproval of the world and trade with the blood of the ancestors with the Yi people?"

"Oh?"

Maxwell laughed: "Isn't the Yunlou clan afraid of the wrath of the ancestors, and the heavens will send retribution?"

Behind the long table, the faces of the officials of Yunlou changed suddenly, and a trace of annoyance that could not be concealed appeared.

Indeed, trading with the Yi people with the blood of the ancestors must be a great shame and embarrassment after it is passed out. For this reason, Yunlou was also ready to be pointed out by Qianfu, but now, the first to laugh at them was not the other 'Dragon Vein Nine Surnames', but the original 'allies'! How ridiculous is this?

That understatement pierced their weak skin like a needle, causing them to turn red and their eyes to be angry.

But in those angry stares, there was a girl's cold voice.

"Calm down, gentlemen, Mr. Maxwell has a point. ”

The white-haired girl so lightly admitted what Maxwell said: "If this matter is reported, my Yunlou City will definitely be ridiculed by the nations, and it will be pointed out by thousands of people."

If the ancestors were angry and really sent retribution, it would be self-inflicted.

- But so what?"

There was a dead silence, and everyone stared at the girl in dismay.

Maxwell raised his head in surprise and looked at the girl's eyes, as if he had seen something, and the 'kind' smile on his face gradually froze.

As if a fire had been ignited in her heart, the girl finally raised her eyes. In those indifferent eyes, there seemed to be a scorching sun, which made people dare not look directly.

Subconsciously, Maxwell straightened up from his chair, the playfulness in his eyes dissipating.

He said, "The princess is a little incomprehensible. ”

This is what my father told me before he left for the West. Here, it's just a paraphrase. ”

The girl whispered, "-- A hundred years of life are like a white horse. Chaohua is fleeting, and there is often a feeling of not being treated. If you want to make a difference, you can't stick to the rules. Since you have the world in mind, you should have the meaning of Ding Ge and there are no taboos.

People's words are not enough, ancestors are not enough, and the sky is not enough to be afraid!"

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After a long time, the long meeting finally came to an end.

Watching the girl's back leave under the hug, Maxwell was still sitting in his chair.

He smoked a cigarette and looked sleepy.

"Hey, Maxwell. Newton glanced at him and looked at him in deep thought: "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, just scared. ”

Maxwell recalled the girl's eyes and sighed softly: "'The ancestors are not enough, the heavens are not enough to fear, and the words of people are not enough'?

It's so simple to trample the ancestors, axioms, and morals under your feet...... What kind of terrible wolf ambition is it to be able to take such words for granted? I'm afraid it's going to be bad this time, and I can't figure it out to such a person. ”

"After so many years, you can get the royal family, you can get the Congress, you can get the nobles, and you can get the budget...... Now you're starting to feel like you can't handle a little girl?"

Newton scoffed, "Are you old?"

"To be honest, I'm still not sure - who am I negotiating with?"

Maxwell scratched his head: "Are those words her thoughts? Or do you mean Yunlou Qingshu? I always feel that the person I am talking to is not herself, but a ghost with an insatiable desire."

Over the years, everyone has said that Yunlou Qingshu has a good daughter. But now I realize that the guy never treated her like a daughter. All he needed was a tool......"

He sighed: "What a pity. ”

"What's the pity?"

"So, you crazy people don't know the joy of life at all!"

Maxwell sighed and shook his head helplessly: "You've been staring at her all afternoon, but you've been thinking about strapping her to your operating table like a guinea pig." Do you think there's something wrong with your brain?

Newton, she's a girl! she's only sixteen, right?

Have you looked closely at her eyes, which are pitch black, like black pearls, with a lonely light...... It's so beautiful, and it makes people like it when they look at it.

Such a good girl should live carefree in the garden and fairy tales, like a lotus. But someone made her into a tool. And for the sake of his hegemony, he will marry her to a mentally handicapped ...... in three years."

"What a fucking shame. ”

He snuffed out his cigarette and turned to leave.