Chapter 501: The Ball
"After all, the Duke has always been in poor health, and he has not appeared in the public eye for a long time, and now that martial law has suddenly begun on a large scale, everyone will inevitably think of this. ", said Steve.
"I remember rumors that the Falcon Duke was in poor health for a long time, as if it was the after-effects of being seriously injured when he fought against the Dark Elves when he was young?", Al asked.
"That's right, the old people in the north know about this, and the Falcon family almost died at that time. Steve nodded in agreement.
"In this way, martial law makes sense, after all, Long Tide's guy is still staying in Shenghui City, if the Falcon Duke really can't hold his body, he must be recalled to inherit the Falcon family, at this time, stability is more important than anything else. Al said thoughtfully.
"Long Tide...... Oh, you mean Earl Reinhardt?", Steve didn't react at first, after all, it was rare to call the lord by his first name, "He's coming back soon, and he's going to take that Princess Sophia with him." ”
"What do you mean by bringing Princess Sophia?", Al asked, surprised.
Steve was even more surprised than he was, "You don't even know about this?", he muttered to himself: how did this guy get into the intelligence department, and he didn't even know such a big thing.
"Earl Reinhardt has married Princess Sophia in the city of Radiance, and I heard that it seems that the wedding has already taken place. I heard that the wedding was very pompous, and the Grand Grievous personally officiated the marriage and blessed the husband and wife, and Her Royal Highness the princess is also said to be a peerless beauty of the country. Steve told all the information he knew in one go, and it was only after he finished saying that he realized that the boss named "Allen" had a black face like the bottom of a pot.
Al was silent for a long time, not speaking, and everyone present could see that he was in a very bad mood at the moment, and even the nightingale did not speak, breaking the silence.
Cold sweat broke out on Steve's forehead again, not pretending to be at this time, but really sweating, and he didn't know what he had said wrong, which annoyed the boss.
"Could it be that this princess Sophia who has a crush on her? fell out of love after hearing that she got married, so he was in a bad mood, right?", he secretly thought, but he felt that it was impossible, how could a spy agent get mixed up with Her Royal Highness the Princess, the identities of these two people are very different, the difference is too great.
After a long while, Al finally spoke: "Ignore the affairs of Long Tide for him aside, is it possible to find out the accurate information of martial law in the north, or the true information of Duke Reinhardt's physical health?"
"I have limited ability, and I definitely can't do it with this tavern. Steve shook his head, then said, "If you really want to try it, it's a bit possible to have only one place in the north." ”
"Where?"
"The capital of the North, Fort Eagle. ”
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The bright and gentle lights illuminate the whole hall brilliantly, and the melodious and moving music continues to float in the hall, trying to set off the relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, coupled with the laughter and laughter of the guests, this dance party is really the most relaxed and joyful banquet in Shenghui City during this time.
And the center of the whole ball is undoubtedly the right-hand man of His Royal Highness the Third Prince: Duke Luke, who at this time is surrounded by everyone, forming a circle that is not big or small, as if the stars are holding the moon.
But of course, it is not possible for everyone to see the duke's triumphant appearance at this time, and at this time in a corner of the ball, two gray-haired and sturdy old men could not help but discuss with a hint of jealousy.
"Hey, look at the old man Luke, who is proud, as if the whole of Shenghui City is now his. ", one of the old men said sourly.
"Okay, this is also his vision, boldness, his family has a big business, no one thought that he would stake his entire wealth on the third prince. Now that people have won the bet, it is natural that the winner takes all. ", said another old man.
"Not only him, but also many nobles are also on the side of the third prince, some time ago, the old man Griffin raised his nose high in front of me, and I wanted to smash his big nose directly. Hmph, even a mere earl dares to pretend garlic in front of me. ”
"This time, many nobles were originally on the side of the three princes, after all, the Holy Sect was too oppressive, and they had no choice. Who would have thought, as the old saying goes, blessings and misfortunes lurk, and misfortunes and blessings rely on, and they really followed the right person in the end. ”
"Not everyone has reaped the benefits, I heard that in the Holy Sect, oh no, when the cult was most rampant, there were many people who took refuge in the cult. I heard that in order to show my faith and piety, my home is full of crosses, and even when I eat and sleep, women have to pray again, but now it's good, haha, all dumbfounded. ", the old man said in a gloating tone.
"So, how can people walk by the river without getting their shoes wet. Don't look at them winning the bet this time, if they lose the bet next time, they will even lose their money. It's better to be like us, and not get involved in this kind of strife. ”
"You're right, after all, this kingdom can't do without us, so there's no need to take this risk. However, the old man looked at Duke Luke, who was sought after by everyone, and said enviously: "This time Luke gambled big, and he won big." Hey, with a kingdom as a bet, he won't be able to eat up the dividends for several lifetimes. ”
"Let's see him in the future and bow my head, and I'm full of joy when I think of it. ”
"There's no way, it's stronger than people, otherwise we'll come to this dance party with a blank eye?"
"It is needless to say that the eldest prince was killed for the crime of treason. The second prince and the cult are too deeply entangled, and I heard that some time ago, they were still delusional about colluding with the sect and conspiring to resist the emperor's will, so naturally it is impossible to inherit the throne, and this matter has already been closed. ”
"As for Princess Sophia, although the emperor loves her very much, the princess has already married Earl Reinhardt, and she was born a member of the Falcon family, and died as a ghost of the Falcon family, so it is impossible to inherit the throne. ”
"The emperor has three sons and one daughter, and there are only three princes left, if you can't understand this situation, then you are really confused. ”
"Yes, the treacherous and unpredictable battle for the crown prince in Shenghui City has finally come out after the rain and the sky has cleared. Hey, I don't know how many people will soar into the sky during this period. ”
"How many people will die and be ruined, and they will be left behind in the history books. ”