"In Sintra, women have never had the right to inherit. Only men can. ”

Caranther said in a calm tone.

Rann was now standing behind her side, unable to see her face. But inexplicably, Lan En felt that under this calm tone, it was full of sarcasm and unwillingness.

"This is a law that has been passed down from time immemorial. I tried to make a change, but until now I could get a Sintra knight to die for me on the battlefield without hesitation, but I couldn't let him say a word for me at court, on this law. ”

Lan En was silent.

This situation is not abnormal, it can even be said to be logical.

Because a person's identity and position are the result of many overlaps, a knight who can die for the monarch on the battlefield can certainly be called loyal and brave.

But at the same time, as a member of the aristocratic class, this knight must maintain the dominance and interpretation of the law of his own class.

Both of these things would have cost him his life.

"The demon of Rognar is just resenting you for not bore him a son, and that doesn't seem to affect your relationship with the current king. After all, you two don't show any desire for an heir. ”

The young man said lightly.

But this statement drew a burst of ridicule from the queen.

"Don't pretend, Lan, for the sake of the plague and smallpox. Can you see the current political situation clearly, but you can't understand the real power of the rumors? When did the content of the rumor itself ever matter? As long as the process of circulation is long enough and bizarre enough, how can anyone not want to listen to it? ”

After the ridicule, Carranser's voice froze.

"Now, in the streets and fields of Sintra, a story, a vile one, has begun to circulate. Want to hear it, outlander? ”

In fact, she didn't even look at Lan En's reaction, so she said it to herself.

"They say: Carransor originally married Rogner, and made that prince of Ebin the king of Sintra not at all because of love, but because he looked stupid and well controlled. Caranther didn't want the nobles of the country to interfere in her life, as they only saw her as the queen of the next king. What she really wanted was to become the supreme ruler of the country. ”

"Ambitious." Lan En made a comment very calmly, "But ambition is not a derogatory term for the royal family." ”

"If that's all there is to it, that's fine. But a good 'rumor' must be able to turn around and make the listeners scratch their hearts and livers. ”

Caranther smiled as well.

"I had three pregnancies, but only gave birth to my first daughter, which was Ciri's mother, Paveta. The remaining two were miscarriages. So they said: Caranther very much wanted to have a son so that he could become the regent queen mother in the future, but it backfired. Two miscarriages made her know that she would never be able to have children again, and all her plans came to naught. This is the fate of a woman, and her ravaged belly destroys her ambitions higher than the sky. ”

"Oh, don't worry, this poor experience is also a prelude to rumors. Their knives are usually buried in the final stages of the rumors."

Rogner could not accept the severance of his blood, so he began to pursue other young princesses, as long as the ass was good enough to procreate, preferably from a family that had many children since his great-great-grandmother. Caranther found herself in a shaky position. Every meal, every glass of wine carries death, and every hunt can end in an unfortunate accident. And so."

Caranthor's smile was not only full of sarcasm at this moment, but also as cold as an ice edge.

So, there is a lot of evidence that suggests that the Sintra lioness decided to take the initiative and Rogner died. At that time, smallpox was raging in the kingdom, and the death of the king did not surprise anyone. ”

"At this point, a vicious rumor took shape."

Lan En suddenly felt his lips a little dry, and he couldn't help but stick out his tongue and lick it.

"That is, they molded you into a. Poisoners and husband-killers? ”

The witcher shook his head: "The Skellig can't stand this, and if this charge is confirmed, it's hard to say how much support he can get in the archipelago, even if your current husband still supports you." ”

"Yes, Lanne, I have been pleasantly surprised once again by your political sensitivity."

The queen praised without sorrow or joy.

"Denigrating me is only secondary, because they know I don't care at all. But if it allowed me to have a rift with the islanders of the archipelago, that would be great. ”

"I'm not telling you this because I'm not longing for your mercy, what good can a witcher's mercy do? Even if you're a famous Hunter. I just want to tell you that right now, even within the city of Sintra, I am not safe with my family. ”

"Jackals, tigers and leopards look around us, ready to take a bite. Healy. Whether it's her inheritance, or her age, these factors made me want to get her out of this dangerous situation for a while. ”

There was a brief silence as Len digested the current situation.

In the Middle Ages, a princess was entrusted to the care of hunters, farmers, and the like. He had always thought that this was a vulgar plot only in fairy tales.

But now, the plot is placed in front of him logically and reasonably.

"Why the Witcher, Your Majesty?"

Lan En asked, leaning against the trunk of the big tree, tilting his head.

"You've investigated us, and you should know that trying to be a witcher is going through something that is never good."

"Yes, Grass Trial. What is your survival rate for that kind of cruel magic mutation? Four out of ten? Three out of ten? That's all my sources can get to know about it. ”

Caranther spoke lightly, as if he didn't care at all about the concept behind the numbers.

In order for her to understand that this number was the death of a living person, Lan En couldn't help but respond in a heavier tone.

"Three tenths, Your Majesty. Only three out of ten children survived, and the rest were miserable. ”

"Hell yes! Is it only trials that are dangerous? Only future demon hunters would take risks? Life is full of dangers, Lanne. Life is also governed by variables: accidents, illness, wars. ”

Caranther let out a disdainful sneer.

"It's like my children, born and unborn. Only one of the three survived! Although I don't have a degree in mathematics, I have enough knowledge to make a judgment: how much better is this than three tenths of yours? ”

"They're still in my belly, Queen of Sintra! Lioness of Sintra! The care and expenses I received in one day during pregnancy were comparable to half a life of an ordinary farmer! But should my child be aborted? ”

"Stop lamenting the risks you've experienced." She complained, "This doesn't look like you're the rumored you." It doesn't matter what happens to you, I can clearly see who you become. If I'm sure that Pavita's child will become like you, then I won't hesitate for a moment, Lane! ”

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