That night, two cunning fellows sat together again, holding their glasses and drinking without a sip. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 The turquoise green of the INFO slowly bubbles and looks particularly attractive in the golden red light of the fireplace.

However, the two did not communicate at all, just drank silently, glass after glass.

Finally, Mu spoke first.

"Anyway, we're doing it, is it really right?"

Roland de Poille took a sip of his wine and just shook his head, not knowing whether to deny or be unsure.

Ignoring his unclear movements, the merchant continued, "In my opinion, Lady Emma is also a good woman, at least she loves your son, but at that time, she made a choice that ordinary people would make. Wouldn't it be nice to be so harsh? Even if you acquiesce to her being your son's lover. ”

Old Boye sighed, "Mr. Mu, you have been away from the circle of nobles for too long, and the dirty affairs between nobles are not as simple as you think. He drank the wine from his glass in one gulp, and continued, "As the wife of a nobleman, she must have mastered many secrets of our family, and even if she is a lover, she can grasp the movements of Ma Moon in a sense, isn't it? The nobles did not dare to make a move against the nobles, not only because of the family power of the nobles, but also because they were worried that they would be targeted by all the nobles. This is a secret agreement between the nobles of the continent for a long time. You should also know that nobles cannot be killed after becoming captives, and can pay a ransom in exchange for freedom, which is also one of the conventions. ”

Mu nodded

"However, she is a civilian, even if she marries my son, it still can't change her civilian status. Old Boyer poured his cup full of wine and took a sip of it, "The nobles can't do anything to the nobles, but to the commoners, then they have no scruples." There must be many people who will think of kidnapping her, torturing her, and bribing her. So, I have to make sure that her love for my son goes beyond money, beyond life. However, she couldn't. ”

"But now your son hates you to death. Mu pointed to the ceiling and said worriedly, "When he came back, he locked himself in his room, not eating or drinking." ”

"Mu, I am the lord here, and I am the patriarch of the family. Old Boyer's voice was a little gloomy: "I have to put my family first." He took a sip of wine and continued, "At my age, death is not considered a premature death, and I am afraid that I will not have a chance to have another son." So, in the end, Kurau can only be Mamuen's. How can I not know the pain of losing my lover? I have watched my wife die in front of me! But I have to think about the future of my family. ”

Even if he is chased and killed by the army, the man who can not change his face is so drunk, lying on the wine table and crying bitterly, I don't know whether he thinks of his deceased wife or worries about the future of his children.

Being able to get drunk with a low alcohol like ale wine, this Poye is also a talent, the businessman is slightly drunk, looking at everything in front of him or sighing sincerely, "Alas, beautiful love will only appear in novels." "The next morning, when Mu left Kulau with the caravan, there was no one to see him off. Oh no, I can't say that, the old butler of Roland de Boyer's house was still waiting for them at the city gate apologetically.

"My master didn't wake up with a hangover last night, and the little master... Hi. He bowed slightly, "So, for the time being, the old man will see you off." ”

"Don't worry," Mu smiled, "We are also very sympathetic to this kind of thing." ”

The old butler bowed again, then took out an envelope and a strip wrapped in sackcloth from his pocket, "This is a letter from Kugit, which was delivered to the castle last night after you rested, and I took it upon myself to accept it for you." ”

"Ha, thank you so much. Mu smiled and nodded, took the envelope and the strip, "Then, say hello to Roland de Boyer for me." ”

The old butler owes himself and watches Mu's caravan leave.

Leaving the city, the caravan once again marched into the frost fields of Vegia. Mu looked around, and after confirming that the guys and bounty hunters around him were on serious alert, he finally took out the envelope, and as for the strip, he knew what it was as soon as he touched it.

Just as he was about to open the letter, Agna's voice rang out.

"Mu, I feel like I'm doing something wrong. ”

"What did you do wrong?" Mu Tou reached into his coat and fumbled with the knife he was carrying.

"I regret suggesting that Mamuen come to you for advice. Aigna said lightly, "You betrayed him." ”

"Is there one?" Mu didn't feel anything.

"Yes, you told Roland de Boyer about him, didn't you?"

"I didn't, Roland de Poille sat behind a tapestry and heard it with my own ears. ”

"You!" Agna was so angry that she couldn't even speak.

"Well," Mu waved his hand, "you have nothing to regret, um? You introduced me to him, and I did give him a feasible idea, which even Roland de Boyer admitted, fair trade, Tong Su is not deceived." Oh no, I didn't get paid at all, and I lost it in the end. ”

"But, you... ”

"Hey, wouldn't he have gone to the trouble with that woman if I had concealed this from Roland?" Mu said as he continued to fumble with the knife, and then repeated the conversation about the drink last night. Hearing this, Aigna also fell silent.

"At least, it's the best I can do ... Mu dug hard in his coat, and finally got the knife out, "And, in this damn world, commoners are involved in the affairs of the nobility, and thank God that no one died." ”

Aigna frowned, "Isn't there a way to get the best of both worlds?"

"It's not for nothing, but it's too costly. Mu picked up the knife and scratched it on the envelope, "For example, I can send a large sum of money to a nobleman in my name, and then ask him to accept Emma as a righteous daughter." ”

"Then why don't you do it?"

"Because the price is too high. Mu shook the envelope and pulled out the letter paper from it, "It's easy to say money or something, but I can't afford to spend this favor, not to mention whether the Virginians believe it or not, whether there will be a conflict between the daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law at that time, and it is uncertain whether it will lead to family splitting." Instead of taking the risk of doing something thankless, it is better to choose the simplest and most secure solution. And, instead of worrying about what I don't have, I should consider how I can continue to get cheap iron from Marmon if he takes the throne. Mu chattered, and Aigna fell silent again, he understood that Mu's approach was reasonable, but in his heart he had a lot of criticism about it, especially as a knight. However, she quickly let go, as she said to Ma Muen, most of Mu's behaviors are still in line with the "Five Virtues", although there are some suspicions of playing side balls, but they can also usher in the best results every time. This time, she was just not sure if the merchant had brought the best results to the Naboye family.

"Oh, no!" Agna suddenly cried out, "I almost got swept away by you." Even if you bring the perfect result to the Boyer family, the fact that you betrayed Mamuen will not change! Just as a white lie is a lie, even if it gives hope to people, it cannot hide the dishonest nature of the liar!"

"Okay, okay," Mu was a little impatient, "Even if I betrayed Ma Muen, then what are you going to do, kill me to 'eliminate harm for the people'?" or just part ways now and go to Nord to join your good Ji friend?"

"You... Aigna couldn't stand Mu's ridicule and was eager to draw her sword, but she still took two deep breaths, calmed down, and said to her boss, "That's not right." ”

"Children only care about right and wrong, and adults only care about the pros and cons. Mu didn't care about Agna's thoughts, and said casually. Then I unfolded the letterhead, and as soon as I glanced at it, I was disgusted by the official wording inside.

"Write a letter with diplomatic rhetoric, as for it?" Mu complained helplessly, but still frowned and read on, and at the end of the reading, although there was still an expression of eating insects on his face, he finally pulled a smile, "Haha, it seems that we have been very strong in 'peach blossom luck' recently." ”

"What peach blossom luck?" said Agna, coming from the carriage.

"See for yourself. Mu stuffed the letter in his hand to Agna, then turned around and continued to drive, after Nord's bad road conditions, the road on the Virginia snow field was still very good, which made Mu feel very enjoyable.

Although due to the decision-making mistakes of the Kallad Empire, a large amount of Vegia's resources flowed into the land of Svadia, but in the process, Vegia did not gain nothing, they introduced Swadia's advanced military system and cavalry training methods, although they did not seem to have learned the essence, but also made the declining Vegia Frost Plains cavalry be strengthened to a certain extent. Most notably, the Virgian cavalry was also able to learn the Red Shirt's signature skill, the Lance Charge.

Charging with a rifle is a deadly skill. The knights and horses draped all over their bodies, with a galloping momentum, wrapped in thousands of thunderbolts, rushed straight into the enemy's formation, and the sharp cavalry spears pierced the enemy's chest without hindrance, causing irreversible damage. Not even the best armor in all of Calradia could make the master retreat from under the spear. However, the Swadian Knights' cavalry charges, through the maintenance of formation and the coordination of the knights, allowed the entire cavalry team to make multiple charges, thus easily breaking through the enemy infantry array. Virgia, however, learned how to use the rifle, but failed to learn the discipline of the red-shirted cavalry charge, so that they could only rush in one wave, only break through a thin infantry formation, and more often pick up an axe after being blocked, and join the melee with the infantry.

Although the Virgian cavalry may be inferior to the red-shirted cavalry, under the two-way threat of Kugit and Nord, Virgian, who is in dire need of mobile troops, also has to train these cavalry in large quantities. And, in order to quickly transport their forces to where they were needed, the Virgians followed the example of the Ryrdians in building higher-spec roads. Therefore, along the way, Mu "drove" very coolly.

Ah, it seems to be far away again. In short, during the time we were introducing the Vigian cavalry, Aigna had read this letter with flowery rhetoric and quotations, but it was very difficult to understand.

"It seems to be... Inviting you to the wedding?" asked Agna, looking up.

"Yes," Mu smiled, "the wedding of Nayan Almaty and Tuan's concubine." They got engaged at the age of thirteen or fourteen, and more than ten years have passed, and they have finally achieved positive results. ”

"Do you know them well?" asked Agna curiously.

"Of course," Mu sighed, "the most frustrated period of time for me was when they reached out to me... Well... In general, it can be regarded as a child. ”

"I see," Aigna nodded, "and we're going to Tulga now?"

"No, go to Nala. Mu nodded at the end of the letter, and then shrugged, "I don't know why, but it seems that all the guests are going to Nala, and even Saiga Khan has no opinion." ”

"But," Agna shook with the letterhead, "this Yan Almaty is enough to pick out, and he didn't even send an invitation, so he came to such a letterhead." ”

"It seems to say that it is stored in the Chamber of Commerce in Nala, and I will pick it up when I arrive. ”

"Why is that?"

"I'm afraid I'll fall off. Mu shrugged again, "After all, anything can happen when running on a business road." When the time comes, I won't be able to get an invitation, and if someone runs into the wedding with my invitation to make trouble, it will be a big deal. ”

"Someone dares to make trouble at the wedding of the nobles?"

"It's hard to say. Mu shook his head, "The Kujits are crazy, and they are not much better than the Nords. As he spoke, he looked at the date on the letter again, "The wedding date is set in the month of the fire, we are very short of time, this time we will not stop at Zhivadin, let's go directly to Nala." ”

"Nala?" Agna noticed the name, "if I'm not mistaken, that's the territory of Nayan Aguer, the bride's father?"

"That's right. Mu nodded.

"Strange, is it customary for Kujitte's weddings to be held at his mother's house?"

"I don't remember this custom," Mu shrugged, "but won't it be clear when you get there?" ”

Mu's caravan was dusty on the trade road, and after slightly reducing the burden of some wagons in the villages and towns along the road, they rushed headlong into the territory of Swadia. Compared to the last time, Lundiaboro is a time in turn. I still remember that at that time, Fort Lundia, on the open plain, was a patch of farmland, small houses with curling smoke, it seemed particularly warm, and there were also red cavalry along the way, so there was no need to worry about safety. Now, while still nominally a Swadia domain, the Fort of Lundia has long since become a desperate island in the Kugit and Nord encirclement, where the farmland has been scorched, the houses have been reduced to rubble, the villagers have been reduced to slavery, and the vast plains are littered with abandoned corpses and flags. And the knights, who have already killed their mounts because of the lack of supplies. The Svadian soldiers on the city wall also became frightened birds, even if Mu's caravan passed by from a distance, they would jump up and prepare for battle.

"Isn't there a truce?" Agna frowned, looking at the weakened soldiers on the ramparts, "Why do they still look malnourished?"

"I guess I was trapped. Mu stared at the city wall for a while, and then said, "The corpses on the ground are still fresh, and it is estimated that the Nords or Virgians are disguised as routs or bandits, and they are robbing caravans and transports here in a vain attempt to trap the soldiers inside." And you should know that the relationship between the Svadia lords seems to be delicate, and it seems that no one is willing to help this lord. ”

Aigna sighed, "This castle is coming to an end. "I don't know if she sympathizes with the soldiers who are suffering in the city, or if it's a pity that Svadia is about to lose another castle.

"Hopefully they'll make it to the next war. Mu was even more pessimistic than Agna, and drew a nondescript cross on his chest.

Before they left the territory of Fort Lundia, the cavalry that Kugit had come to greet them had already appeared in Mu's field of vision. That's right, now Svadia's army at Fort Lundia is so weak that it is impossible to even deter troops from other countries from entering the country.

However, this is none of their business, after seeing the leading cavalry from afar, they were stunned for a moment, and then unfolded a rare sincere smile, at least, Aigna felt that this smile did not match the treacherous and cunning Mu.

"Sister Don't Tie'er!" Mu jumped out of the car happily, and the cavalry in the lead urgently reined in the horse the moment he hit the merchant, and then jumped off the horse as well, and patted Mu's shoulder with a smile, "Little Brother Mu, I haven't seen you for ten years, but I'm a lot stronger!"

Don't Ti'er, Tu'an's little concubine's personal maid guard, silently gave him a lot of help during the time when Mu was down.

"She trained me in archery and equestrianism. Mu explained to his two new employees, "It also helped me a lot with my first pot of gold." ”

"That's your own wisdom, I'm just following my master's orders. Bether brushed her windswept sideburns and said with a smile. Ten years later, Betiel still retains that alertness and loyalty. It's just that if she was still a little young in her twenties, she is already a bewitching young woman now, especially the tight-fitting design of the rider armor, which makes her figure more attractive, but the rough wind and sand on the grassland make her cheeks a little more vicissitudes.

"Looks like you've had a good time all these years," Mu also joked with a smile, "You didn't have that many smiles before." ”

"Stinky boy. Beti'er slapped Mu's head, an action she used to do when she used to train Mu. It's just that the current Mu is half a head taller than her, and this action now seems to be very awkward.

The familiar interaction between the two instantly leveled out the ten years of time, and Mu and Betier regained their familiarity again.

"It's a shame for you to run so far. Mu got back into the car and continued to chat, "What's the matter, little farewell concubine doesn't need protection?"

"Her current husband doesn't need me. "Don't be angry, and get on Mu's truck directly. Agna and Bandak moved back playfully.

"And," Betheel continued, "both Nayan Almaty and Tuan Beji agree that it is better to send an acquaintance to pick you up. However, you're also moving fast, and our original plan was to wait for you on the border between Svadia and Vegia. It's been a lot of chaos lately. ”

"It's not you Kugit and Virgians who did it. Mu didn't care, "But I'm still quite confident in my caravan's escort strength." ”

Hearing this, Beti'er first noticed the bounty hunters cruising around the caravan, and after carefully observing their parade tracks, he nodded with satisfaction, "I can't say how these guard martial arts are, but they are really good in terms of combat experience, and these reconnaissance routes and moving sentry points have minimized the blind spots of the caravan." ”

"Decrease?" Mu asked suspiciously, "That means that there are still dead ends." ”

"Not necessarily," Bettier handed the merchant a mysterious smile, then suddenly drew his knife and slashed at Mu's head.

The sharp sword was close to Mu's face to block the knife, and inside the carriage, a large crossbow was also aimed at Beti'er.

The merchant sighed, "After so many years, your resolute personality has not changed, Sister Bether." ”

Bettier smiled, then put the knife into its sheath, "Your guards are very strong, so I'm relieved." ”

Mu waved his hand to let the two of them relax. Bandak honestly obeyed the order, loosened the string, and then demonstratively wiped the parts of the crossbow machine, while Aigna still stared warily at the female Kugit warrior.

The merchant looked back at the vigilant knight and explained, "This is how Sister Betir trained my reflexes during my time in Kujit, and she was so good at swordsmanship that at most she cut off my hair, and she didn't cut me off. As he spoke, he deliberately waved his ponytail behind his back and said with a smile, "I'm used to it." ”

Aigna breathed a sigh of relief and complained, "You guys just have a good chat when you're nostalgic, isn't it good to drink? ”

"Haha," the two people sitting on the Miteji seat said haha.

"That's right, Sister Bether," after chatting for a while, Mu remembered one thing, "If I'm not mistaken, in Kujitte, weddings are not usually held at the groom's house, why is it on the territory of Nayan Aguer this time?"