In the afternoon.

King Gavin III convened a meeting of the Collective Ministers in the Imperial Palace.

Lux, Sona, and Fiona stayed outside the hall to wait, while Lucky, along with Govin IV, went to the chamber.

The conference hall is not particularly large, but it can accommodate many people.

Govin IV pushed open the door to the chamber and the two stepped inside.

Suddenly, a lot of eyes looked over, and at this time, a lot of people had gathered here.

In the middle of the chamber is an octagonal table with four seats on each side of the octagonal table, and a wider and taller chair at the front and center.

Gavin III sat there, with Tiana on her left, and Lev and Galen behind her.

On the right is Roy, and behind him are two people standing.

There were six seats left, and there were a few chairs on which acquaintances also sit, and three fresh faces, and Lu Qi had an impression, but he only had one face-to-face in his memory.

It was the day he appeared in front of everyone in the royal capital.

But being able to sit at this table is enough to show that they are not simple.

Demacia's parliamentary system has existed for a long time, and the people who can sit at this octagonal table are basically the top of Demacia's power, and it is also the center of power.

Each of these people represents an important thing for the country.

For example, the military representative, Tiana Crown.

Treasury Representative, Roy Niang.

Civil Representative, Barrett Bouvier.

Scientific Representative, Winward Menke.

Representative of the Law, Giovanni Rhodes.

Representatives of the aristocracy, Stuart Chambers, Josie Chris.

and the later arose, the representative of the Forbidden Demons, Eldred.

It was at this table that many of the important things of Demacia were decided and decided, and behind these delegates stood two people each.

These people are either the retinues, advisers, and deputies of these representatives, or the representatives of minor families.

Each meeting was of course negotiated by the delegates of the Eight Congresses, whose entourage occasionally made suggestions, and then the final result was presented to King Gawain III.

It is up to him to make the final decision, and in many things, Gavin III, as the king of a country, has absolute power.

Of course, this is a situation that has only been stabilized after so many years of hard work since he came to power.

The people sitting at this table will not be static.

The one who sat for the longest time was Minister Roy, who had served the country since the time of Jiawen II, which is why Jiawen III was willing to listen to him in many matters.

And Tiana only had the qualifications to sit at this table twelve years ago.

It is worth mentioning that the leader of the Forbidden Demon Corps, Eldred, also came to power twelve years ago.

"Come here."

At this time, seeing Lu Qi and the others entering, Jiawen III raised his hand and beckoned.

The two walked behind Govin III, one on the left and one on the right.

From this perspective, you can see the faces of everyone at the table clearly, and the expressions of the eight people sitting at this time are very serious.

Immediately, Jiawen III slowly spoke to everyone: "First of all, regarding Melli's placement, I am going to bury her coffin in the imperial mausoleum tomorrow and posthumously crown the queen, do you have any objections?" ”

The chamber was quiet, and only the voice of Gavin III rang out.

After he finished speaking, Roy, who was sitting on the right side, spoke first: "The minister thinks that there is nothing wrong with this move, and seconded it." ”

"The minister seconded the proposal."

Then, echoing voices were heard from all over the octagonal table.

This matter was destined to be ironclad from the day when King Jiawen III let Lu Qi appear in the royal capital.

Melly's position as queen is something she deserves, and although she was posthumously awarded after her death, it doesn't seem to make much sense.

But it would at least ease the pain in Gawain III's heart.

So, unless you want to make yourself unhappy, no one will continue to talk about it.

After ending this topic, the octagonal table also quickly began to discuss several other things.

Compared with the rapid handling of this matter, the progress of the latter few things has slowed down.

Any thing can go back and forth seven or eight times.

Lu Qi saw some official knowledge from it, that is, adding a little bit of nonsense is useful, don't add too much at one time, anyway, don't really make people think it's nonsense.

Jarvin IV seemed accustomed to such scenes, and he often stood behind III to listen.

It was the first time for Lu Qi, so he didn't stand for a few minutes before he felt a little bored.

But you have to stay up to boredom.

He found that while the ministers at the octagonal table were talking, King Jiawen III usually just sat in place and watched.

Every time he speaks, it means that the discussion of this matter is coming to an end.

Time passed in bursts, and the sky outside was changing from afternoon to almost evening.

"That's basically all for today's meeting, do you have anything else to say?"

Gavin III's voice fell.

Lu Qi, who was bowing his head and wandering out of the world, came back to his senses, he raised his head and breathed a sigh of relief, sighing that this smelly and long meeting was finally coming to an end.

He understands why those workers don't like to hold meetings, there are not many things in one meeting, there is a lot of talk, and there are not two things that have been implemented in the end.

Outrageous, outrageous.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Tiana on the left looking at him with a smirk.

The hairs immediately stood on end.

Showing a harmless smile at her, Lu Qi silently looked away, staring at the air in front of him, not daring to look at it again.

For some reason, I always felt that there was something wrong with this old woman

The ministers in the chamber whispered for a while, but no one came forward to say something, which meant that it was coming to an end, and it was basically not far from retreating.

But at this time, a person sitting in the third position on the right side of the octagonal table raised his hand: "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say." ”

Lu Qi looked at him, and the person who spoke was a slightly chubby man dressed in aristocratic clothes, with a luxurious temperament.

He seemed to be called Stuart Chambers, and Lucky's impression was disgraced.

Gavin III asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Stuart said, "What the minister wants to say is about the newspaper that has been in a uproar in the royal capital recently, and whether this newspaper is a little too arrogant. ”

"Yesterday, even Lord Tiana dared to make a joke, shouldn't it be restricted?"

As soon as his words fell, some of the ministers standing on the periphery immediately began to whisper to each other, some saying good and some bad.

Luqi also pricked up his ears when he heard the newspaper, this is his industry, and it is very important.

Gavin III looked at him: "Why restrict? ”

Stuart then said: "The minister thinks that if it is allowed to go on like this, I am afraid that it will damage the image of the nobles." ”

"Oh?" This made Jiawen III look at him with interest, "Then tell me, what is the image of the nobleman?" ”

Stuart paused for a moment, speechless.

The image of the aristocracy should be different from those commoners, high, untouchable, and full of majesty.

That's what Stuart thinks in his heart, but to be able to sit in this position, he also knows that he can't say it.

Now, because of that newspaper, the image of the nobles of Demacia among the people for many years has changed a lot in less than a month.

Stuart never thought that a few words on a piece of paper could be so powerful.

Today, however, that perception has changed.

Naturally, he didn't want to see the newspaper continue like this, and all he wanted was to suppress it.

So, under the gaze of Gavin III, Stuart spoke again: "The image of the aristocracy has always been tall and upright in the hearts of the people, and now because of those so-called gossip rumors, many nobles have made a fuss, and even the matter of the wife of the minister of Roy has to be talked about. ”

Roy, who was inexplicably cue, also blushed when he saw the eyes of people looking at him.

I also felt a little angry in my heart, and now the whole royal capital knows about his little wife.

With a dry cough, Roy also said, "Lord Stuart, please get down to business." ”

Stuart's original intention was to go into the water with Roy, but Roy has been a minister for so many years, and he is cunning and cunning, so naturally he will not wade into this troubled water.

Stuart had no choice but to continue: "The minister is not targeting this newspaper, but I just think that it is a little bad to be so presumptuous. ”

He naturally knew that there was a backer behind this newspaper, and the backer was Marshal Tiana.

But as a representative of the aristocracy, his energy is not small, and she will not be the only one at this conference table.

It's just that he didn't expect that Tiana was just a backer on the surface of the newspaper, and the real backer was sitting on the main seat.

Jiawen III seemed to be silent for a few seconds before he spoke: "What's wrong? In recent years, some of you aristocrats, do you still have an image to speak of? ”

"Speaking of tall and upright, but what can be passed to my ears is always some ugly things that are bullying, arrogant, and lawless, this is the image of the nobility you are talking about?"

With a coldness in his eyes, Gavin III stared straight at Stuart, and his majesty suddenly radiated.

Stuart sneered and lowered his head.

"I'm tolerant enough of you, your so-called image should have been changed a long time ago, how could there be a distinction between nobles and commoners at the beginning of the founding of Demacia? Your ancestors also rose from the common people, and there has always been only one true image, that is, close to the people. ”

"I don't want to take this opportunity to change my image, but I want to suppress those new things, and now, who dares to innovate in Debang?"

"About this newspaper, not only will it not be suppressed, but it will also be more publicized. Those of you who have done good deeds will ascend to the top, and those who have done bad deeds will also ascend to the top, if what they do is a matter of conscience, why are they afraid of showing up in front of the people? ”

Gavin III's reprimanding voice with a hint of anger resounded throughout the conference hall.

His kingly aura was revealed, and the atmosphere in the hall became oppressive.

Everyone present lowered their heads, and they didn't dare to breathe, and they hadn't seen the third world get angry like this for a long time.

The entire conference hall was quiet and the pins were dropping, and Lu Qi couldn't wait to applaud on the spot when he heard these words.

That's a good thing to say, it's worthy of my old father.

Newspapers should be supportive!

Thinking so in his heart, on the surface, Lu Qi still looked calm and had an expression that he didn't care about himself.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Stuart, who was trying to stir up trouble, and Luqi silently wrote down this person in his heart.

Stuart: yes? Suppress newspapers, right?

Okay, I'll make your kid famous tomorrow, and you'd better pray that you don't do anything.

Otherwise, it will also let you experience what is the power of the broad masses of the people.

Jiawen III had already put away his majesty at this time, and said lightly: "Who has any objections to this matter?" ”

"There is no objection to the minister."

Roy said as a leader.

"There is no objection to the minister."

Then the entire chamber resounded with the repetitive voice.

"Since there are no objections, then the meeting will be dismissed and the funeral of the queen tomorrow will be prepared."

Gavin III said as he stood up and walked outside.

It wasn't until he walked out of the conference hall that there was a commotion in the hall, and the ministers were talking in groups.

As he spoke, he walked outside.

"Let's go."

Gavin IV glanced at Lu Qi and motioned for him to go.

"Hmm." Luci followed.

As he walked to the door, he suddenly heard Tiana's voice behind him.

"Stinky boy, come here."

Lu Qi paused for a moment, raised his head and looked at Jiawen IV: "Big brother, call you." ”

"No, no, no." Jiawen IV shook his head again and again and looked at Lu Qi, "This is obviously called you." ”

"Why do you say that?" ”

Gavin IV said with a serious face: "Because she usually calls me a stupid boy. ”

Lucci: "."

He had nothing to say for a moment.

"Then the big brother will go first."

Jiawen IV patted Lu Qi on the shoulder, obviously not wanting to look back at the old woman's face, and slipped out of the conference hall after speaking.

Luki sighed, turned around, and walked towards Tiana.

Walking up to Tiana, he thought for a moment and suggested, "Auntie, maybe you can call me handsome boy next time." ”

"I can call it whatever I like."

Tiana just smiled at this, obviously with no intention of changing her words, and walked forward and said, "Say as you go." ”

Luci had no choice but to follow, with Lev and Galen by his side.

Their styles are quite similar, their backs are straight, they walk on the road with a tiger-like demeanor, their expressions are not shocked, and there is a sense of fortitude that is evident only to the people of Demacia.

"I heard you're going on a hunt in Edessa City in two days?"

Walking ahead, Tiana said casually.

"Hmm"

"That's right, there's something I want to leave to you by the way."

Tiana said.

As soon as he heard this, Lu Qi showed a sure expression.

He knew that the old woman looked at him just now, and it must be nothing good.

There was no response, and Tiana didn't care, and continued to take care of herself: "The address is thirty miles south of Edessa City, there is a village called Cole Village, you go and investigate what happened there." ”

Suddenly Lucci had the sense that an NPC was giving him a mission.

Tiana glanced back, as if she knew what he was thinking, and said, "That's right, this is the task for you, and it must be completed." ”

Lu Qi showed a reluctant expression and looked at Galen next to him: "Shouldn't this kind of task be handed over to Brother Lun, who is tall and powerful, and is extremely smart?" ”

Galen looked speechless when he heard this, and then looked ahead and didn't say anything.

Now do you remember to say nice things about me?

When I wrote my black history in the newspaper, did you think about this day?

Tiana also smiled, and replied casually: "It's just a small village, and it's not enough to let Galen go." ”

Luki understood what she meant.

Galen's rank is too high, and if he goes, he will abuse the dish.

So it's just right to let yourself go.

Lu Qi was immediately unconvinced.

If you say that, I'm going to show my hands.

I'm not low now, so I'm unyielding!

Seeing this kid's obviously unconvinced little eyes, Tiana smiled: "By the way, it's just to investigate, and it's not your kid's life, don't have an unhappy expression." ”

Naturally, she didn't know what Lu Qi's strength was now.

It's just that she was really amazed by the swordsmanship that could resist the wind at the beginning.

Now that there is a small task near the town of Edessa, I thought of throwing it to this kid to test his current level and increase some of his experience in the world.

Otherwise, lying in that small courtyard all day long, either eating or sleeping, it is a bit like a prince of a country.

Lu Qi thought for a moment and said, "Recently, it has been brewed."

In the middle of speaking, he was interrupted by Tiana's raised hand.

She looked at Lu Qi with a smile: "I've taken a lot of wine from you recently, it's been enough to drink for a long time, don't think about those useless things, I suggest you prepare in advance." ”

The spell casting action was interrupted, and Lu Qi was very uncomfortable, and he sighed when he heard it.

Now it's not even possible to bribe.

Damn, there were too many bribes a few days ago, and I couldn't impress this old woman.

Seeing that there was no way, Lu Qi had no choice but to continue: "Okay." ”

Tiana smiled with satisfaction, "Waiting for your good news." ”

With that, she turned away, leaving Luqi alone in her place.

Looking at Tiana's back, Lu Qi pursed his lips with an unhappy expression.

This old woman is really a stumbling block in his bad way!

Just as she was about to raise her middle finger in respect, Tiana suddenly turned around.

Fortunately, Lu Qi reacted quickly enough, and immediately changed into a harmless smile, and his raised fingers immediately opened and shook it, as if he was saying goodbye.

Tiana smiled at him before turning away.

Lu Qi breathed a sigh of relief, wiped his sweat, and also quickened his pace to leave.

They came to the former garden, where Lux, Saena, and Fiona were waiting.

"What's going on in there?"

Seeing Luqi coming, Lux asked curiously.

Lu Qi replied: "Regarding the placement of my mother's body, I will prepare to be buried in the imperial mausoleum tomorrow, and posthumously crowned the queen." ”

The third girl nodded, feeling that this was the way it should be.

"I'm going to stay in the palace tonight, just go back first."

Naturally, Lu Qi couldn't go back to live today, so he explained, "If you want to soak in the hot springs, just take out all the things on the third floor of the locker and sprinkle them into the pool." ”

"Also, don't soak for too long, forty minutes is just right, be careful to cook it for you."

These days, soaking in hot springs has become a daily must-do for several people, because the weather is away from the heat and becomes cooler.

At night, it is extremely comfortable to soak in the warm hot springs.

In addition, in addition to the medicated bath, Lu Qi also prepared an additional wine bath, after soaking, the body will become red, steaming, and there will be a slight drunkenness after drinking.

It's a great feeling, and when it's over, the tiredness of the body seems to disappear and the skin becomes firmer.

It is also very popular with several women, but they don't count the time every time they soak, and they are willing to leave only when Lu Qi says it.

So today he wants to give a special explanation.

Hearing Lu Qi's words, the three girls of Lux also nodded again and again.

Seeing them like this, Lu Qi sighed, always a little uneasy.

I'm afraid they'll faint.

So after thinking about it, I still let Yuna go back with them.

After sending away a few women.

He also came to the main hall where Melly's coffin was kept.

Jiawen III was here, the hall was very quiet, he sat cross-legged on the ground without care, and kept looking at the paintings in front of the coffin, and he was distracted for a long time.

It wasn't until he heard Lu Qi's footsteps that he came back to his senses and turned his head to look.

He smiled and beckoned.

Lucky's side walked up to him and sat down on the floor as well.

"Your mother, when I was in the army, I used to smile like this."

He looked at the painting, remembered the past, and smiled unconsciously, "At that time, it was war, and my mood was tense, but after the soldiers saw this smile, their mood suddenly relaxed." ”

A smile is contagious, but someone like Luki's mother has such an infectious power, and in his impression, there is only Miss Crownback.

Whenever people see Lux's innocent smile, their mood will unconsciously improve.

Thinking that his mother used to be a girl like this Miss Crown, Lu Qi also showed a very interested look.

Turning his head to look at him, Jiawen III continued to speak with a smile: "She was also very lively back then, and when she learned my identity, she was so frightened that she hid under the table, and I persuaded her for a long time before she was willing to come out. ”

"Also, your mother was very fond of roasted sweet potatoes at that time, so she secretly went to the village and exchanged the money I gave her for baskets of sweet potatoes, and then she couldn't eat so much herself, and in the end the soldiers accompanied her to eat."

"And, she was there"

One by one, the memories that were sealed in the depths of his mind were slowly told by Jiawen III, and he remembered many details of the time with Melly very clearly.

As he spoke, his eyes turned red, and although he smiled, he looked at the painting, at the last Melly on the painting, and his heart was like a knife.

Lu Qi listened quietly, listening to the events of the year, and a lively and cheerful and brave girl came to his mind.

Gallvin III tells him about Mellie, whom he did not know before he was born.

Later, Lu Qi also opened the fragments of memory in his mind and told the beautiful scenes of Mellie after his birth to Gallvin III.

Father and son talked for a long, long time in front of Melly's painting.

Until night fell, Zhao Xin's voice came from behind.

"Your Majesty, it's been half an hour since dinner time."

"Really."

Jiawen III slowly stood up, the tears on his face were not dry, he looked at Lu Qi and said, "Let's go." ”

These two words seemed to carry a strong reluctance, but he knew that it was time to get out of the past.

Today should be a change

(End of chapter)