Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Oldest Way
Harman and Rafal knew very well how many pounds and taels their sister had.
As long as she can find a way to solve Garin behind her, Angela will naturally have nothing to fear.
The housekeeper also understands this, so she definitely can't leave at this time, "I am the most trusted person in the life of Theodosius, and it is my duty to ensure that his will is carried out. β
"Don't use my father as a shield anymore, he is loyal to the Figuerola family, and the most hated thing is traitors, if he were alive today, you can't stand here at all." Rafal Dao.
"I'm not a traitor." Garring paused, then continued, "I've been deceived by the Ilkand too. β
"Of course you would say that."
"I still have a correspondence with Lord Ilkand, in which he asks me to help him speak in the ear of Lord Theodosius, so that he can lead his troops this time."
Garin said as he took a letter from his bosom and placed it on the table, "Or do you think I can imitate even Lord Ilkand's handwriting?" β
Harman grabbed the letter, quickly scanned the general contents, and then looked at the handwriting.
Then he handed the letter to Rafal, and when the latter had finished reading it, the two looked at each other, and it was evident that neither of them expected the housekeeper to have this hand.
In this way, it was not only clarified that she had nothing to do with Ilkander's betrayal, but also proved from the side that Theodosius was still alive at that time, and the suicide note was valid.
This hand is very beautiful.
Garin was calm on the surface, but in fact he was secretly relieved.
It was indeed written by Ilkander, but at the time Ilkand had only written the letter with her, in order to add some proof that Theodosius was still alive.
The housekeeper didn't expect that one day, it would be used to clear her name.
Harman and Rafal knew that it would be difficult to make a fuss about the affairs of Ilkand, and that what had happened in the Dragon's Back Mountains was a scandal involving the Emmanuel family, and it was not always good to talk about it.
Garin's gaze swept over the nobles in the hall, and he continued, "It is an honor for the Emmanuel family that you are willing to come to Blackstone City as guests, and I also believe that you are all fair, upright and good people.
"So I have a reluctant request, and I hope to invite you to oversee the next negotiations to ensure that the Emmanuel family can decide on the new head of the family fairly and autonomously."
The housekeeper deliberately accentuated the words justice and autonomy.
The result was quickly opposed by others, said Baron Condra, the head of the Soto family.
"We certainly have no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of the Emmanuel family, but ...... I've also heard of conspiracy going on here.
"Before the conspiracy has been investigated, it is obviously unfair to make a rash decision on the person who will be the next head of the family.
"We're here to make sure that doesn't happen."
Garin frowned, "What conspiracy are you talking about?" β
"There are many doubts about the death of Lord Theodosius, as you said before, that a man so wise and strong would die on a chicken bone is really unconvincing."
"Lord Theodosius didn't die on that chicken bone, or that chicken bone was just a trigger, what was really fatal was the wound left on his body by the dragon."
The housekeeper explained, "Half of Lord Theodosi's body was burned by the terrible dragon flames, and even though he was strong-willed, he still couldn't shake off the pain caused by the wound.
"His skin was all burned, covered with pus, and exuded ...... The stench is why he is reluctant to go out and meet people.
"Master Theodosius is a very proud man, and he does not want to be seen as weak, even if that person is his own child, so he ......"
"I want to see my father's body." Harman Road.
Garin hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, I'll take you there when the negotiations are over." β
"No, I'm going to see you now." Harman said firmly.
Rafal also said, "You said that my father did not want to see us when he was alive, so we can always go to see him after he dies." β
"If you insist, you can go upstairs with me."
"Here it is." Harman said: "Let's take a look at it too." β
"Are you really going to blaspheme your father like that?"
"The truth is the best respect, and we don't even know if the person we are going to bury next is our father." Rafal sneered.
The housekeeper was silent for a long time, but finally gave in, "Then I'll have the body carried down." β
About a quarter of an hour passed, and a corpse wrapped in silk was carried to the center of the hall.
Everyone, including Ilea, gathered around curiously, and Harman reached out and uncovered the silk cloth on it.
Then he looked at the corpse below, and the man's body looked very thin, his cheeks were sunken, and he looked like he was often suffering from illness.
And, as Garin said, half of his body was ulcerated, and the remaining half was still intact.
Harman and Rafal hadn't seen their father for more than a year, so it took them a long time to identify the body in front of them.
First of all, in terms of height, the deceased and Theodosius are indeed very close, but they are a little smaller, but they have been tortured by illness for so long, which is also an explicable thing.
As for the appearance, it looks a little different at first glance, but if you look closely, it seems to be able to match the memory.
This is also because Theodosius has been sick for too long, and some small changes in his body do not prove anything.
So Harman and Rafal no longer wasted time looking directly at the head of the deceased.
- Ears are also the biggest feature of the members of the Emmanuel family.
One of the ears on top of the corpse's head was charred black, and the other had a dull coat, but the color of the past could still be seen.
It was a small, yellow-brown triangular ear, the same as the one on Harman and Rafal's head.
And the two of them could also see that the coat color of that ear was very pure.
Harman and Rafal all looked like they had seen a ghost at this moment, could it be that the corpse in front of them was really their father Theodosius, and the housekeeper named Garin was not lying?
But the two quickly dispelled the thought from their minds, because it didn't matter anymore, and whether Garin was telling the truth or not, they wouldn't allow Angela to become the head of the Emmanuel family.
Rafal was the first to speak, "This is not a father. β
Harman also said, "It's a bit bit worse. β
"If you're not sure, you might as well ask the elders of the family to identify it again." Garin proposed.
Rafal shook his head, "No, even if this is my father, there is no way to prove that the suicide note was left by him." β
"It doesn't make sense."
"Yes, since the dispute between you and us cannot be agreed upon, it can only be resolved in the oldest way." Harman softly spat out two words, "βjousting." β
(End of chapter)