In the same season, the appearance of Xiàn in different places is completely different.

The weather at the beginning of February, in the Duchy of Stantin, was full of green, warm sun and breeze, and in the city of Bonta it was no longer snowing, but still with a hint of coldness.

However, in the northern border of the Lampari Kingdom, it is full of wind and snow, and it is a cold winter.

On a snowy day, Sevini met Viscount Leslie at a military post in the northern part of the town on the border between the Lampari Kingdom and the Sark Kingdom.

At the first sight of Viscount Leslie, Severny almost didn't recognize him.

Viscount Leslie was almost completely different from when he first met him in Anvimar and when he was later seen again in Bonta City.

The current Viscount Leslie was covered with uneven stubble, and the skin on his face was rough and dark, almost no different from the rough men in the army that Severny had seen when he inspected the army in Zhenbei this time, and where was there still the clean and handsome appearance of the noble son before.

"Viscount Leslie, it seems that you have had a hard time here. Sevigny couldn't help but say.

Viscount Leslie smiled slightly.

Compared to before, the only thing that hasn't changed is probably his smile.

Although his appearance has become rough, when he smiles, he still reveals a unique indifferent and calm temperament from a big aristocratic family as before.

"There's nothing bitter about it, my life is just the life of an ordinary soldier. And I was still taken care of after all, and relatively speaking, I was in a much better position here than many of my brothers in the army. ”

Sevigny fell silent. It took a long time before he sighed softly.

"Actually, my father and I know very well. The soldiers in the army are in poor condition. Improvements are needed. But you should know very well the current financial situation of the kingdom, no matter how anxious your father is, he really can't come up with money to change the situation. ”

"I know this very well, so I'm not complaining for my brothers, but I'm just describing a fact to you. Viscount Leslie said, "Your Royal Highness, I have to tell you clearly, the shape of the north side is already very serious. Since before the onset of winter, the bunnies of the Sark Kingdom have launched a fierce offensive. I haven't completely stopped until now. The Zhenbei Army has been desperately working for so many days in a row, and it has actually been damaged very badly. If it weren't for the large number of armor and weapons sent by the military headquarters last time, I'm afraid it would have been impossible to hold on. ”

Speaking of this, Viscount Leslie paused, and the expression on his face became a little strange.

"Your Royal Highness, I have always had a question. Since the military department has no money, what conditions will it take to satisfy Xu Yi's greedy guy this time?"

Hearing the name "Xu Yi", a heartfelt smile appeared on Sevigny's face, and he shook his head lightly and said, "President Xu is not a greedy person. He had always told me that what he wanted most was the development of the entire magic industry, which required a stable and healthy environment. And now the environment in the Lampari Kingdom is not ideal, so he must give priority to supporting the kingdom to become strong and stable. This time, the military department and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce cooperated to establish an arsenal. He has paid a lot for this, but has not asked for anything in return. ”

"No, I know him, there's no way he'll not ask for anything in return. It's just that you probably won't be able to provide him with the reward he wants for the time being, so it's just a temporary bookkeeping. In the future, when he does ask for these returns, I don't think you can afford it. ”

"I disagree. Sevigny shook his head. "I've actually spent more time and more time with him than you do, and I know him better than you do. Although he has always emphasized that he is a businessman, the most important thing is always his own interests. But in reality, he valued a different interest from all other businessmen. Other merchants only value immediate profits, and the most direct thing is to obtain gold coins. However, Xu Yi's most important interests are far more long-term and ambitious than all businessmen, and even more ambitious than all others. Even if he asks for something in return, I think I'll be willing to give it for him. ”

Viscount Leslie looked at Sevigny with a determined expression in some surprise, thought for a while, and suddenly asked, "What if the reward he asks for is you?"

Sevini was stunned for a moment, then frowned: "What do you mean, let me marry him? No, it's impossible." Xu Yi and Steele have a very deep relationship, and there is no room for others to intervene, so it is impossible for him to make such a request. ”

"Not necessarily. Viscount Leslie shook his head slowly. "Your Royal Highness, if you can finally inherit the throne and become the queen of our Lampari Kingdom, then Xu Yi's combination with you will allow him to directly have the most powerful backing in the kingdom. In this way, it will be extremely important to realize his ideals. If he really was a businessman, such a deal should definitely be accepted. ”

"As I said, Xu Yi is not such a superficial businessman. Sevini looked at Viscount Leslie and said with a stern expression: "Viscount Leslie, Xu Yi has always told me that you helped him a lot when the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was first established, and you are a person who can understand his thoughts, and he has always regarded you as a friend in his heart. Since he treats you as a friend, then I hope you don't speculate maliciously about him here. ”

Viscount Leslie smiled slightly: "This is not some malicious speculation, just a very rational inference. Other than that...... Your Royal Highness, you didn't seem to deny the possibility of marrying him just now? Could it be that you actually mean that?"

A blush flashed across Sevigny's face, and then he immediately returned to his senses, looked at Viscount Leslie calmly, and asked rhetorically, "Are you seriously asking this question?"

Viscount Leslie nodded, "I'm serious. Since Hui also regarded me as his friend, as a friend, I should help him figure out this important issue for him. ”

Sevini looked at Viscount Leslie silently for a moment, exhaled softly, and replied calmly: "Then I answer you, yes." Although, according to my father's wishes, he wanted me to be able to marry the heirs of a certain noble family. Strengthen the power of the royal family. Among these candidates. In fact, the first person my father has always considered at the beginning was you. Viscount Leslie. ”

Viscount Leslie smiled slightly: "It's my pleasure. ”

"But I don't agree with my father. Sevigny shook his head. "In the kingdom, including your Stark family, every big family has its own considerations, and it won't really make this family completely biased towards the royal family because I am married to the heir of a big noble. Am I right?

"Very right. Viscount Leslie clapped his hands lightly in appreciation. "Your Royal Highness, I have to say, you have seen it very thoroughly. Any great nobleman has his own family, so the priority will only be the interests of his own family. In fact, even if it is a royal family. In the final analysis, it is just one of the most powerful aristocratic families in the kingdom. Your Royal Highness, who you are marrying with is at most just a symbolic meaning, and it doesn't have much practical significance. Because what can really make the two families cooperate is always the common interests of both parties. ”

"So, my marriage doesn't really decide anything. It means more to me than to marry the heir of a big aristocratic family like you, it is better to marry a more ordinary person. ”

"For example, Xu Yi?" asked Viscount Leslie immediately.

Sevini couldn't help but close his eyes and take a breath, only then did he open his eyes, still calm, and nodded.

"Yes. Although Xu Yi has now received the title of baron. But in fact, no one will regard him as a nobleman, and his identity can still only be regarded as an ordinary person. But the new flying chamber he owns is anything but ordinary. I can even be sure. If the New Flying Chamber of Commerce can really continue to develop like this, it will really change the entire Sainz Continent in the end, as he said. ”

"I'm pretty sure of that, too. Viscount Leslie nodded in agreement.

"So if I can unite with him and make the power of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce available to the royal family, then it will only help the royal family more than any other family. It's actually a better option in comparison. ”

Viscount Leslie pondered for a moment and nodded: "Your Royal Highness, your analysis is very correct. But I think you're ignoring a very important issue. The combination of you and Xu Yi has helped the royal family a lot, but have you ever considered your own feelings......? Are you willing to marry Xu Yi?"

Hearing this, Severny could no longer maintain his apparent composure, and couldn't help but see a flush on his cheeks.

After a long while, she nodded lightly and said, "I want to ...... I do. Xu is also funny, calm and atmospheric, I have been with him for a long time, as long as I am around him, I will feel very relaxed, and I will always be infected by his strong self-confidence, full of confidence in the future. I believe that if I can be united with him, I should be much happier in the future than I am now. ”

Viscount Leslie just asked in passing, but he didn't expect Sevigny to give such a positive answer, and couldn't help but look at Sevigny blankly, with a complicated expression.

After the two were silent for a long time, Viscount Leslie sighed and shook his head with a wry smile: "Your Royal Highness, I suddenly began to sympathize with you. With your identity, it would have been impossible to find a husband who was really suitable for you and would be recognized by you, but now a Xu Yi has finally emerged, if you really want to, I think it is still very likely to snatch him. But I know you're never going to fight Miss Steele, are you?"

Sevigny sighed softly, shook his head, looked at the wind and snow in the distance, thought quietly for a moment, and then looked back at Viscount Leslie.

"Everyone has their own insistence on things that they don't want to change, and Xu Yi will not change his feelings for Miss Steele because of me, just as you would rather go against the interests of your family and insist on returning the shares to Xu Yi. Am I right?"

Viscount Leslie smiled bitterly again: "That's right, so I'm now exiled by my family to this bitter cold border, watching the wind and snow every day and nostalgic for the comfortable life in the city." ”

Sevini smiled, "It's a different kind of life experience, isn't it?, when you get back to Anvimar or Bonta, I think those noble ladies and ladies will be eager to hear you tell them about your thrilling life here." ”

Viscount Leslie shrugged, "I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep that handsome face when I leave here." ”

Severny and Viscount Leslie looked at each other, and at the same time couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The laughter instantly passed through the endless wind and snow and spread far in all directions. (To be continued......)