the residence of the magistrate,

restaurant

A simple dinner party has just ended.

The atmosphere was very congenial without any unpleasantness.

It's not at all what Ludon envisioned.

Guests are delighted.

The hostess politely exited, leaving room for the men to talk about some men's topics.

Ludon put down his glass and said sincerely,

"Your lady is beautiful."

He did not shy away from this topic, and even a little justified, completely out of inner emotion, impressed by his beauty.

Only being a thief will have a weak heart.

Luton thinks that he is not a thief, and there is no need for a weak heart.

This evaluation is very objective, with barley-like blonde hair, delicate facial features, snow-white skin, a long swan-like neck, just the right lines, and seemingly weak but explosive limbs...

Luden's memories of last night slowly became complete.

It's just that he still can't remember how he got to the sheriff's house.

Didn't you drink in a tavern yourself?

"That's right, she's simply the embodiment of Sharia."

No one can find fault with this evaluation, but the tone of the law enforcement officer reveals alienation, even dissatisfaction and disgust.

The magistrate was pleased with Lutdon's assessment and exclaimed,

"Mr. Lu, you are the most gentlemanly man in front of my wife."

At the previous dinner, Lu Deng was very restrained, and his gaze never stayed on the hostess for more than three seconds.

For men, this is no easy task.

Fortunately, Luden's acting skills have always been good.

He smiled embarrassedly and explained,

"I'm only wild for wildflowers."

The sheriff lit a cigarette, choking on the smoke, and Ludon raised his hand slightly, suppressing the urge to cough.

The sheriff spoke in the smoke,

"You are a true gentleman, erudite, elegant... I heard you spent an afternoon reading the Holy Law? ”

It was because of Luden's behavior that he caught the attention of the magistrate that tonight's dinner was born.

"Yes."

Ludon nodded and said seriously,

"Every time I see the Holy Codex, I can't resist its charm, I sink deep into it, I can't help myself.

Praise be to the Holy Codex! ”

He can't just say that the first time he saw the code, he was looking for some opportunities to exploit loopholes, right?

If so, Ludon had no doubt that he would be thrown out by the sheriff to feed the dogs.

It is clearly written in the Holy Law:

[Article 2: Anyone who desecrates the code shall be punished with capital punishment]

Capital punishment, including but not limited to: beheading, car splitting, feeding dogs...

Don't look at the reverses of history in the Shenbang Republic,

In terms of capital punishment, there are really many tricks to play.

The magistrate chimed in,

"Praise be to the Holy Codex!"

He was a solid advocate of the Holy Law.

In his opinion, every symbol on the slate should not be changed, and it will be passed down for a hundred years or thousands of years...

Before the dinner, Ludon learned some information about the magistrate from the butler.

Berkeley Vito, Chinese New Year's Eve, served as Sheriff Sheriff for two years for a total of three years.

He was a man of learning, who had studied the Holy Law for many years, and was one of the disciples of the Chancellor...

Berkeley's own family was not strong enough, and two years ago, in order to run for magistrate, he married a wife who was twenty years younger than him, and he succeeded in ascending to the throne.

At the dinner, Lutdon noticed that Berkeley and his wife were not intimate.

By the way, Chariya is one of the top 10 'big cities' in the Republic of God.

As Charia's sheriff, Berkeley has a great chance to move forward after his term ends!

If you're lucky, it's possible to get into the Senate!

And the capital of the Republic of God is also known as the Eternal City - God State.

These news, Lu Deng is all knocked on the side, and pulled out little by little from the conversation.

In particular, Berkeley was proud of his experience studying in the state of God and studying with the justices.

When talking about it, Berkeley didn't even pay attention to the cigarette burning to his fingers.

The night is getting darker,

The sheriff, Berkeley, talked a little more about the Code.

Luden's language is witty and humorous, but it is not decent.

In the restaurant, the men's laughter can be heard from time to time, and the atmosphere is very harmonious.

"It's not early, Mr. Lu, it's time to rest."

Berkeley put down his glass and proposed,

"Why don't you stay here tonight, and feel the warmth of the people of Sharia as in the middle of summer!"

Luden: ......

It doesn't have to be so enthusiastic.

Enthusiasm like midsummer, he had already felt it.

Luden always felt that it was not good for him to stay.

But

The other party obviously did not give him a chance to refuse.

Without waiting for Ludon to speak, Berkeley stood up and patted Ludon on the shoulder,

"I insist, and that's it."

He walked out of the dining room first, and instructed the butler,

"Any need Mr. Lu has, it should be met."

After a pause, he added,

"Of course, it must be within the Holy Codex."

Obviously, the bailiff Berkeley is really strict.

Ludon raised his glass and responded with a light smile,

"Naturally, praise the Holy Code."

"Praise be to the Holy Codex!"

After giving the order, Berkeley walked down the hall, and as he put on his coat, he said,

"Prepare the car, and go to Mrs. Randy's house tonight..."

Ludon has good hearing.

Even if the sheriff deliberately lowered his voice, he was fully heard by Luden.

His expression suddenly became strange.

It's messy.

Even if there are no lights and televisions,

The family also has a rich nightlife of their own.

Putting down his glass, Lutdon felt a slight headache in the dim light of the candlelight.

Drinking alcohol continuously is really not a good habit.

Ludden's physical fitness has not been good.

Even in a simulated world, long hours of thinking, drinking, and overwork can affect his state.

Luton still couldn't figure out one thing:

How did you leave the tavern last night?

"Is he gone?"

A hoarse voice came from the hallway.

This voice... Sounds familiar.

After getting the butler's affirmative reply, there was a new movement outside.

Ludon pricked up his ears and listened carefully:

"Squeak-squeak-"

The sound of a wooden wheelchair moving forward on the carpet was slow.

Footsteps, very soft, woman...

soon

At the door of the restaurant, there were two more people.

The sheriff's wife, this, Lu Deng.

The other is an old woman in a wheelchair.

In terms of age, she is enough to be the mother of a law officer.

The lady pushing the wheelchair closed the door of the restaurant familiarly.

Ludon's attention is entirely in a wheelchair.

He remembered.

Last night, it was this old woman who told Luden in the tavern that the Kingdom of Qiyun was dead!

It was also she who asked the housekeeper to take Luden back to this villa.

What else do you know?

In the dim candlelight, Ludon squinted slightly, waiting for the next step.

"The Qiyun Kingdom is dead."

The old woman in a wheelchair, with her eyes sunken deeply, stared at Ludon and spoke hoarsely,

"Mr. Luden."