"Roland," Rand looked at Roland directly, his eyes were a little sharp: "These days, are you still used to living there?" What happened to the injuries on the body? ”

Roland was slightly stunned and said, "Hmm...... Habits, everything is very accustomed, and the injuries on my body are almost healed. ”

"Really?" A smile appeared at the corner of Rant's mouth, but the expression on his face did not change, which made him look a little sinister now.

Rand slowly paced to Roland's side, and suddenly reached out and pinched him on the shoulder, Roland only felt a sharp pain from his shoulder, which made him frown subconsciously.

"Isn't it still good, I think you better rest more and don't worry about other worries." As he spoke, Rand gently rubbed Roland's shoulder, and Roland felt a little more comfortable. But somehow, his mood has unconsciously deteriorated a lot.

Roland didn't know why Rand suddenly behaved so rudely to himself, could it be that Rand already knew about what Roland was secretly investigating, and was angry with him? But it shouldn't be! Although Roland first promised Rand not to interfere in this matter, the fault is indeed Roland, but this does not make Rand react like this. Roland could feel the tangle in Rand's tone.

Roland couldn't help but look up at Rand in surprise, Rand's face looked thinner than before, and his face was a little tired. Roland thought of the arguments he had heard about the court recently, and wondered if the pressure on Rand had been too much during this time, and he needed an outlet to vent.

Roland asked tentatively: "Rand, I heard that there has been a lot of controversy in the court recently, can you handle it easily?" And ......"

"And Archimedes?" Lanter sneered and said, "I know you care why I reuse Archimedes...... It's nothing more than an exchange of interests. You know that I don't have much experience in governing the country, and I don't have any connections in Twin Moon City, so it's naturally a bit difficult to govern. Joining forces with Archimedes will not hurt to stabilize the current situation, and as for the power he wants, I still give it to me. It's not in vain that he has done so many things for this result......"

Listening to Rand's words, Roland could only smile awkwardly. Roland knew that Rand remembered what had happened before. Because although the expression on Rant's face is smiling now, it is obvious from his eyes that Rand is not happy now.

Roland was now a little unable to read exactly what he was trying to say from Rand's tone. And what happened in the past...... Roland didn't want to recall any more bits and pieces.

To be honest, the meal was not pleasant.

When Roland came out of the palace, the snow had fallen heavily, and the moonlight reflected on the ground, which made the night much brighter than usual.

Gray waited for Roland in the corner of Miyagi early as they had agreed.

"No one saw you, did they?" Roland asked.

"Nope! And don't look at who I am. But I waited for you early, but I didn't even have time to eat dinner! Gray rubbed his hands together with a white breath.

"Didn't eat dinner?" Roland looked at Gray's somewhat reddened face and smiled.

Roland said again: "Anyway, it's still early, let's go eat something first!" ”

"Haven't you eaten it?"

“……”

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In the alleys of residential areas, a small noodle restaurant called "Happiness" is open with a glimmer of light.

Roland took Gray into the house and sat down, and the shopkeeper's mother-in-law smiled kindly at Roland: "Is it still the old rule?" ”

Roland nodded, and said, "Two copies." ”

The mother-in-law's back was already slightly bent, and her small figure was busy shuttling around the store.

In a short time, two bowls of steaming noodles were served to the table, and the tangy aroma stimulated people's taste buds all the time.

Gray was already hungry. He finished pulling the noodles in three or two bites, and shouted in his mouth: "It's delicious!" Mother-in-law has another bowl. Then he said to Roland: "I can't imagine that this kind of craftsmanship of a street shop is no worse than that of a noble mansion!" By the way, how did you find out here? ”

Roland stirred the noodles with a fork and said, "Since the day Rand turned sixteen and left the palace to build a mansion, I have often come to this shop to eat. Strange to say, the noodles here don't have anything special in terms of taste, but I just like it. That kind of simple, rich feeling is not found in the best ingredients. Later I learned that that feeling was called home. ”

Seeing that Gray still looked a little incomprehensible, Roland pointed to his mother-in-law's back and continued: "This mother-in-law, her children are scattered in various countries because of business, and it is rare to see her once in a long time. But she never felt lonely. For her, every guest who comes here is like her child, and she likes to be affectionately called her mother-in-law as if she were her own child. So every dish she cooks is made with the mood of making it for her own children. The royal family is indifferent, and I think even Rand doesn't know what family affection is, let alone an orphan. But just staying here, I feel like I'm going to be able to get closer to that feeling. ”

"Hmm!" Gray took the second bowl of noodles from his mother-in-law and continued to eat. He said as he ate: "So, in my seat, I used to sit in Rand? ”

Listening to Gray's words, Roland was a little stunned, and only slowly spoke after a while: "He doesn't know ...... here"

Yes, Roland never brought Rand here.

After coming out of the small noodle shop, Roland and Gray quietly arrived at the residence of the Minister of Economy, Doru, at night. The last time he came here, Roland didn't look into the situation here carefully because of Rand's dissuasion.

Gray asked, "What are you doing here?" So you're suspicious of the rand now? ”

"Not a suspicion, I'm sure." Roland looked at Gray and his tone became determined: "Originally, I was just guessing. But when we first met, he was clearly acting a little abnormal. So I'm sure Rand must be hiding something from me. ”

"Why are you so sure?" Gray asked, confused.

"I've lived with Rand for seven years, and I don't know his temperament better than I do. The king has always been strict with his behavior and habits since he was a child, so Rand always behaves very much in accordance with the rules of etiquette when he does things, and his manners are always elegant. But when I met him just now, he actually behaved a little out of shape. He even drank the red wine in one gulp. Is this still the same elegant rand as before? I could sense what he was hiding. ”

Roland looked at the environment of the study again and said, "Do you remember his expression when we came here that day?" There seems to be some panic. I didn't think it was much at the time, but now that I think about it, he was actually dealing with us. Rand didn't seem to want me to get up close and personal with Duke Doru's corpse. But what did he do it for? And at that time, Archimedes also appeared here. Although Rand told me that he and Archimedes were simply using each other, I always felt that it was not as simple as he said...... Archimedes is not a simple person, two-faced, left and right, he may have another purpose for Rand, and this is what I am most worried about......"