Not even a single person could be seen in the empty hallway, except for a few walls of the banquet hall, the noise of which almost drowned out all the sounds, and the cacophony of voices made the already deserted stairs and aisles even more deserted.

At this moment, most of the entire castle was empty, and even the servants who were busy on weekdays either went to the banquet to serve the guests to feast, or went out early to start their own carnival, and the corridor with only a few candles lit was extremely deep, and even made people feel a certain fear.

But at this moment, little Goodwin, who was following Edward, did not have much fear in his heart, on the contrary, he was a little worried, his delicate brows were tightly wrinkled, and the corners of his mouth were a little muttered, looking at the guy who was leading the way in front of him, and even his eyes were not very friendly.

"What's wrong?" Seeing the strange look in little Goodwin's eyes behind him, Edward chuckled and asked, "You don't think he's planning to harm me, do you think he's planning to harm me - this is The Hague Castle, and no one can do anything to me in this castle!"

"Of course I know that there is no such thing as a person who can hurt you here?" Little Goodwin muttered to himself, "but you really shouldn't leave Miss Allen at such a time and run out alone to meet someone else—you must know that this is your wedding night, and you should be with Miss Allen." ”

Little Goodwin's face showed an extremely sad expression: "You must know how important this wedding is to Miss Ellen, but on such a happy night, you left her alone. Just because someone insists on asking you to chat. The Radiant Cross is on top...... It's kind of incomprehensible!"

"Nothing is hard to understand. It's just because I have to meet this guy tonight. Edward chuckled and shook his head, he understood why little Goodwin would think so, he would not leave Alan alone under any other circumstances, but this person's situation was different.

From the time he met Green Turn, Edward knew very well that this loyal royal knight must have come on behalf of His Majesty Horace, and to be able to get His Majesty Horace to send his most trusted knight meant that the importance of the matter had to be communicated privately.

Especially since this guy was almost unusually quiet at the banquet, and he didn't even drink much. It proves that he is indeed deliberately keeping his head clear, and a little thought can be understood - he came to The Hague Fort to find himself for a purpose, and it is a secret that cannot be disclosed.

Why, is it because of the Mineste family, or is Marco Tasker discovered, or is the Knights of the Sacred Tree asking him to serve in the East?

All who know even a little about His Majesty Horace know how thrilling his successful coronation really is, as the Berion who was once the most likely to be a thing of the past. He is still alive as the second in line to the throne of the kingdom, which is enough to prove that his power and means should not be underestimated.

"This is it. Lord Edward. The attendant who was leading the way stopped in front of a door, bowed slightly behind him with a respectful face, and saluted: "Lord Greene Turn, I have instructed me to let you in alone, and I hope you will forgive me." ”

"Of course. Nodding, Edward smiled at little Goodwin behind him, "Go cover for me - if anyone wants to know where I've been......"

"Lord Edward had drunk too much wine and was blowing the wind outside the castle. Little Goodwin, who was muttering, replied, "But please go back early, for it would be pitiful to leave Miss Alan alone on their wedding night!"

"I will. Edward nodded, but there was not much solemnity in his expression, only an imperceptible smile on the corner of his mouth, which made little Goodwin a little depressed - I am afraid that even if it is another two or three years, he will still be just a child in the eyes of Lord Edward.

The closed door was pushed open, and Edward walked in with a look of anticipation. The early summer night breeze blew through the opposite window into the hallway, gently raising the hem of his garment like a fluttering swallow-tailed flag.

As if he were the host, Greene Turnn sat upright in his chair with a glass of bright red wine in his hand. That proud smile seemed to make Edward see the extremely proud royal knight when they first met.

"I heard you're going to see me?" Edward, who was unceremonious, chuckled, and sat down across from Green without even waiting for him to speak, and even said in a somewhat warning tone: "Tonight is my wedding night, isn't it too much for me to leave my beloved wife to see you?"

"But aren't you coming, Edward Witwood?" Green laughed instead, "Of course it would be excessive, and indecent, to call you suddenly at such a time—but forgive me for not having much time, and if I don't get an answer tonight, I'll probably risk going home empty-handed." ”

"What the hell is going on?"

"Of course it's about you, Viscount Edward Witwood, lord of Fort Horn and Fort Hague, a magnate of the South, and a lord of great courage and ability, of course. Greene Turn's exaggerated compliment: "I have no doubt that you will be able to make a career here, and perhaps in ten years, this small port in the countryside will become an enviable and rich territory." ”

"But in between, if you want to secure your position, you have to pay a price, and don't forget who you are able to enjoy, with a wife and a castle in your hands - even in the history of the Kingdom of Turin, there are very few examples of you. ”

"Of course I know that, and that's why I'm coming to see you this night. Edward sneered, and he could even vaguely hear the threat from this guy's mouth: "Your Majesty Horace has made me the heir to Hornfort in order to establish a force in the south that can threaten the Minest family, so that they can no longer expand their power - just like the Kwyn family once did!"

"If it weren't for your loyalty, how could I be so stupid as to form an alliance with the Millar family against Mineste - this is almost a frontal provocation to the Marquis of Hollard, if he feels that I am a threat that needs to be eliminated, maybe the port of The Hague can be saved, but I myself will definitely die in vain!"

"But now His Majesty Horace needs you to be more loyal and ...... Obvious loyalty. Green's tone finally became serious: "This is what I am here for—Viscount Edward, would you like to leave the port of The Hague and return to Turin?"

"Yes, you are the lord of The Hague Harbor, with great power second only to Your Majesty, and it looks very good to have a wife to accompany you, servants and soldiers to drink and drink, a cozy castle and a territory where you can show off your ruling talents. "But if you want to return to Turin, you will have to face enemies who try to challenge the royal power, and you will have to keep your faith faithful in the face of temptation again and again, which is not an easy task. ”

"Is it because of the Duke of Berion?" Edward asked, "Those Turin nobles, and still have the idea of trying to elect this lord?"

"I am not saying the Duke of Berion, I am talking about the enemies that challenge the royal power - all enemies. Green's expression looked a little weird, but it was still very serious: "I will leave The Hague Castle the day after tomorrow, please give me an answer when the time comes." This is His Majesty's will, and he wants you to be able to make a choice. And no matter which one you choose, he will not fail your loyalty. (To be continued......)

PS: I'm sorry for the two days because of my own reasons.,The update is a little unstable.,I'll try to ensure it later!