Karina, along with her brother and mother, stayed together and did not return to her bedroom for several days, waiting for her father's call.

Waiting...... Last Moments!

Prince Chen only has the last few days to live, and this secret is only known to a few of them.

When he suddenly received a call from his father, and he summoned himself alone...... After the court mage who came to summon her explained her intentions, Karina couldn't help but be a little dazed.

At such times, the most important thing for the father to call should be ...... Brother!

Charlie was also a little surprised, but then he gave himself an explanation in his heart: I think my father will summon me last.

Karina's face was a little solemn, and she followed the court magician to the regent's study - this is the core of power in the entire empire!

When he walked into the room, he looked at his father sitting behind the desk, and the jīng of the prince of Chen was very good, and under the effect of the drug, he looked like a young man in his thirties with a lot of strength.

There was still a smile on her father's lips - Karina's favorite was the way her father smiled. In fact, both my father and my teacher have the same habit, that is, many times, there will be such an unfathomable smile on the corner of their mouth, which is extremely charming.

Feeling her father's gentle eyes, Karina was a little nervous and a little worried.

"Come here. Prince Chen said with a smile.

Gently summoning his daughter to his side, Tatsu wanted to hold Karina on his lap as he had done before, but then he sighed at the thought that it would be a serious conversation. Pointing to a chair in front of her, she motioned for Karina to sit there.

"I have something to tell you. ”

Emperor Chen's words immediately made Karina burst into tears.

This...... Is it a last word?

Then, she listened to her father say slowly in a calm tone...... "You are very smart. You're far smarter than Charlie. I've known this for a long time. I've always had a thought in my heart, but that thought was so unfair to Charlie that I never said it to anyone. ”

As he said this, Prince Tatsu stared at Karina. Sighed slowly: "Why...... Why aren't you a boy? ”

In the voice, the regret was overflowing.

Karina was shocked. I felt my father staring at him tightly, and there was something burning in his eyes: "If you're a boy." I don't have to work so hard anymore...... Alas, it is a pity that you have enough wisdom to inherit my career, but God has given you the body of a daughter. Many times, I can't help but think that I will just put you on the throne in desperation! Even if I am the empress, it doesn't matter...... However, after all, this matter is too shocking. And now again the situation is tense. I can't do that. ”

"Father, me. I, I never wanted to be an empress, and I never wanted to fight with my brother for anything. Karina said softly.

"I understand. Prince Chen suddenly smiled. The smile was a little bitter: "You are kind, you are kinder than Charlie." ”

After a pause, Prince Chen continued: "But I also feel very lucky, because ...... Good thing you're not a boy. Otherwise, I was worried that if I had two sons, I would repeat the struggle between me and my brother for power. At least, although Charlie is not as smart as you, it saves me a lot of trouble...... I don't have to make difficult choices. ”

"Father's ......"

"No, you listen to me. Prince Chen waved his hand, and he looked at his little daughter: "It's actually a little funny." You're still so young, but my conversation with you at this moment doesn't treat you like a child. For I know that your wisdom is enough for me to talk to you in a reciprocal way.

Karina ......"

Saying this, his expression finally became serious: "After I die...... You, help Charlie a lot. ”

“......”

"He's so impatient, even I don't understand where he came from. He's a bit smart, but mostly superficial. It is true that being smart can make a child look very likable, but it is not possible to govern the country by being smart. If I had another choice, I wouldn't have let him succeed him. ”

These words were said very bluntly, but such words were hidden in his heart, and it was absolutely impossible for him to say them!

Karina's face was a little nervous.

"Your wisdom is far superior to his. And more importantly, you're his sister. I can see that Charlie is a very strong child, very proud, and a little lacking in energy. If it were someone else, if I showed too much intelligence in front of him, I was afraid that I would be suspicious of him. But you are different, you are his sister, you have a deep affection, and most importantly, you are a girl, and no matter how well you behave beside him, it will not threaten his status. So, I think you're the right person to support him!"

"Auxiliary, auxiliary...... Brother ......"

Karina was a little stunned, she never expected that her father would throw such a burden on her!

"You're still very young, but in a few years, you'll be pretty much there. Prince Chen stared at his daughter: "Help Charlie well and pass on our Augustine family." ”

"However, my father ......" Karina was a little sad: "If it is to assist my brother, I think the teacher may be a better candidate......"

"Du Wei?" Prince Chen shook his head: "He can't." I know Charlie too well, he's my son, he knows his xìng character. His xìng character is too extreme, too strong, too proud. Although Du Wei is talented, after all, his identity is a minister. In the future, if he behaves too sève, I fear that Charlie will be suspicious of him. And if Du Wei is allowed to assist Charlie, the two of them will definitely have a huge conflict in the future. And Charlie's xìng is extreme, if he forces Du Wei too hard, I'm afraid I'll ......"

"I need you to be there for Charlie, to remind him from time to time. When he takes a detour, give him some pointers. When he makes a mistake, hit him. When he stumbles, pull him by the hand...... These things cannot be done by foreign ministers. But you can, because you have this ability, and at the same time, you are still his own sister, and he will not guard against you, and he will not suspect you. ”

Prince Chen was a little helpless.

Karina felt a heaviness in her heart. I was even more frightened - no matter how smart she was, she was still a child after all.

"Father. I, I'm worried. I'm afraid I won't be able to do ......."

Prince Chen's eyes were a little worried: "I'm already dying, this is your father's last request to you, and you won't agree?"

Karina opened her mouth, finally speechless.

Prince Chen nodded, and then, his eyes showed a little unbearable, and he was even more guilty: "I know." For you. Such a heavy task is a bit cruel. It's also a little too heavy. However, I don't have a better candidate. Originally, I had hoped for Louise...... It's a pity that she ...... with the Tulip family."

Emperor Chen shook his head. Finally, he finally raised his hand to Karina: "Come here, my boy." ”

Gently pulling Karina over and holding her in his arms, Prince Chen sniffed Karina's hair and said softly: "I know you are afraid, but you are my child! You have my blood flowing in you! You have inherited my best qualities and wisdom! You are my best bloodline! Perhaps, this is also your fate! When I was ten years old, I began to fight with my brother. I also never enjoyed a carefree childhood. Right now...... I'm afraid it's up to you. ”

The palm of his hand gently stroked Karina's hair, and then Prince Chen continued: "In addition, I have some things to tell you, and I will also tell Charlie about this, but I think I should tell you first." ”

As he spoke, his eyes were full of guilt: "Karina, listen, this is not my request to you, but ...... Command!"

"Order, order......" Karina looked up and looked into her father's eyes, but she saw a trace of desperation and cruelty in it!

Her heart couldn't help but sink!

"Yes, order!" Prince Chen gritted his teeth: "This order, I know I'm sorry for you, maybe you will hate me too." But I think with your cleverness, you should be able to understand my painstaking efforts!

We are members of the Augustinian family, and we are already destined to die for the family all our lives!

Personal happiness, if necessary, must be sacrificed without hesitation!"

As he spoke, he looked into his daughter's eyes, his voice was a little calm, and he said slowly: "In the future, when you grow up, no matter what man you fall in love with, no matter who you marry...... I will leave an iron decree, the man you marry......"

Prince Chen gritted his teeth:

"You can be knighted, but not official! You can be rich and noble, but you can't hold power!!"

Karina was stunned for a moment, then she heard her father's voice continue without emotion:

"That is to say, no matter who the man you marry is, if you marry you, you must give up all your power! Be a rich and noble idler with an empty title with peace of mind! For the rest of your life, you must not hold power!"

Looking at her father's resolute eyes, Karina couldn't help but feel a little scared, she just wanted to ask why, but then she was swept away by her father's eyes, and she immediately understood!

Father...... It's in, defend yourself!!

His own intelligence also left his father worried, and he was worried that when he grew up in the future, he would also become a threat to Charlie!!

Especially, with his own cleverness, in case he marries a powerful person from a big family in the future, then add the power of his relatives with his own cleverness...... Although she is now Charlie's younger sister, once a woman grows up and marries, it is inevitable that she will be outgoing...... In case of...... If her future husband will never be able to hold power, then she will always be an empty princess who can only serve as an assistant to Charlie, a military advisor, and a hidden staff. You will never be able to form your own power!

This is also a check and balance!

Prince Chen couldn't help but feel a little distressed when he looked at his daughter's stunned appearance, and sighed: "I know, this is unfair to you after all." However, I will try to compensate you a little. ”

He looked at his daughter, his eyes full of guilt: "I know that you are kind, but you are actually very strong-minded. Since childhood, he has refused to be restrained.

These...... It's just that you don't show it inside. I will publicly leave an order to compensate you: In your life, I will not restrict you from marrying anyone, whether it is a commoner or a powerful man. You can make your own decisions about your marriage, and even if it is your brother in the future, he will not interfere in your marriage. In this way, it can be regarded as a small compensation for you. ”

Then he looked into his daughter's eyes, and suddenly his voice weakened a little: "You...... Will you hate me?"

Karina was a little at a loss, finally looked into her father's eyes, and slowly shook her head: "I, understand, father." As you said, I'm from the Augustinian family. ”

Prince Chen looked at his daughter's eyes, and after making sure that the other party was telling the truth, he silently took off a pendant from his neck.

The shape of the pendant was very peculiar, and Prince Chen tied it around his daughter's neck, and said in a deep voice: "This is 'Roland Guardian', a treasure inherited by our royal family! This is forged with the blood of the legendary knight of Saint Laurent!Possess the power to rival the Holy Order!In the past, if it weren't for this thing, I would have almost been killed by Rodriguez. Now I will pass it on to you, and when you are old, I will pass it back to the heir to the throne. Listen, this is a royal treasure, and you are not allowed to pass it on to the outer family!"

Karina nodded.

"And ......"

Prince Chen sighed: "Come in." ”

In the corner of the wall, a red corner appeared, it was the chief mage of the court. The red-robed mage stood in the corner of the wall and said in a low voice, "Your Highness." ”

"After my death, the court magicians obeyed Karina's orders. She will be your new leader and your new allegiance. ”

This really stunned Karina!!

"I can't give you too much, that's a little compensation. ”

Prince Chen's eyes were a little gloomy.