Section 206 Discussion

The rumors in Eagle Falcon City have indeed set off a climax of public opinion.

As many people know, public opinion is a wonderful thing. It's not hard to set off a rumor, maybe someone accidentally inserts a willow enough to let a rumor circulate on the streets. But to confront a rumor, especially to annihilate a public opinion that has already spread, is a laborious and even thankless task. The correct way to deal with public opinion is to delay. When time erases all feelings and curiosity from people's hearts, the matter will be over.

Word has now spread that Aerufat had razed the city of Fornoros to the ground. Maybe it's because of the push behind the scenes, or maybe it's because the matter itself is really beyond the moral and ethical boundaries of ordinary people, so at this moment in Eagle Falcon City, things can be regarded as causing public outrage.

The only trouble now is that Ashrufat hasn't returned. It's like hitting someone with your fists, and if the target isn't in front of you, there's no point in hitting someone, no matter how much strength you put in your arm. However, perhaps this is the goal of those who create public opinion, because such a short wait is more conducive to the further cohesion and brewing of public anger.

For this reason, all those who were hostile to Ashrufat and wanted to play on the subject were patiently waiting for his return. This public opinion is still only an undercurrent so far, although it has accumulated a strong force, but it is still waiting for an opportunity to break through the ground.

However, within Eagle Falcon City, there are indeed a few people who have already felt this wave of public opinion. The Countess Marianne is undoubtedly one of them.

Not so long ago, she was the most influential figure in the entire Eagle Falcon City, or at least in the social circle, but now, almost all the living rooms were temporarily closed to her. No one is sure what the outcome of Eshurufat will be in this atmosphere, and no one knows how far this turmoil will be affected. So, like all those who are wise enough to protect themselves, they have rationally chosen to avoid the turmoil for the time being in their own way.

Of course, Countess Marianne is no ordinary woman who is helpless in the face of a crisis. Although she also cursed the trouble caused by Eshurufat in private, it did not prevent her from continuing to operate in Eagle Falcon City, trying her best to gather a group of people to form an alliance to deal with the crisis situation.

The Countess Marianne was well aware that there were only two ways to combat the rumours, the first of which was to produce the most obvious evidence and eliminate the root cause in one fell swoop. For example, if it is rumored that someone is dead, then as soon as that person appears in public, all rumors will immediately be destroyed. The second is to use other rumors to confuse and confuse. For example, if there is a sensational lace news, it is meaningless for both parties to deny it, and the correct way is to create a lot of other lace news, so under the dilution of so many rumors, the original rumor, if not immediately dissipated, can not continue to attract public attention.

The ornate carriage slowly moved along the wide road of the aristocratic quarter, until it stopped in front of the cottage.

It is a small but delicate house, impeccable in shape, orientation, and location. It's perfect for a small family to live in – parents plus two or three children, and maybe a servant or two. If there's one downside to it, it's that it's a little too small. The house had no stables for the horses and no yards for parking, and it was not suitable for the truly illustrious and powerful families.

The carriage door was opened, and an old woman with gray hair stepped out. She wears a dark long-sleeved dress and a long skirt of the same color, a purple belt around her waist, no hat, and her hands are empty. This costume is suitable for two kinds of people, one is a widow who is mourning for her husband, and the other is an elderly woman who is too old and has no intention of playing any tricks in clothing.

The old woman looked up at the sky, it was dusk, and she could smell the smell of food. This face is now recognizable to many people in Eagle City, and this one is the Countess Marianne, a member of the Griffin family, and the aunt of the newly criticized nobleman Count Aerufat.

The old woman turned back and made a gesture to the coachman, who understood. The wheels of the carriage began to roll and were gone after a few minutes. The Countess Marianne had found a temporary lodging for her retinue near the little house, so that she could avoid the disadvantages of the little house.

The sound of the old woman's carriage had already alarmed the people in the house. Before she could reach the door, the door was opened, and it was opened by two young looking girls. Even a fool can tell that these two people are twins.

"Auntie......"

The old woman walked in and closed the door. "You didn't go out today, did you. She asked.

"Nope. The twins replied.

"Well, good, did you find anyone spying on the ...... Or do you want to observe here?" asked the old woman.

"No, there isn't. ”

"Great. The situation was not as bad as expected. The old woman, who had been straightening her back and looking dignified, walked to the sofa in the drawing-room with three steps and two steps, sat down with her ass, and rubbed her aching temples with her hands. "Hey, I finally didn't get to the last step. ”

"Auntie, how's it going?" Hoshimi asked.

"Not good, but not the worst. The old woman replied. She suddenly laughed. "Someone actually hinted to me that I should find a way to end the engagement. What else do you say that there are many unmarried children of famous families in Eagle Falcon City...... A guy who has no vision just has no vision, no wonder her three daughters are married to three waste. ”

"The ......"

"Don't worry, it's not much worse than anything worse. Aunt Mary looked up, her gaze determined and confident. "Even if the title is cut off, as long as our little queen has the heart, a comeback is just around the corner. The trouble is that in this way, he can't sever his emotional connection with the little queen by the fastest means...... Hey, things are getting too complicated. ”

"By the way, Auntie, you met Skadera today...... Uncle?"

"Nope. Speaking of this, Countess Marianne couldn't help but frown. It is important to know that the Grand Governor of the Imperial Court, Skadra, also belongs to the Griffin family, and is a distant relative of her, and she recommended it to the Grand Governor of Skadra before. Everyone knew the importance of the position of Grand Governor of the Imperial Court, and although it was not a first-class position in terms of officials, it was actually a very important position that anyone could covet. Because the arrangement of the entire palace personnel is the responsibility of the palace director, in other words, he can reasonably and legally install eyeliner around the king as he pleases. The king's every move is inseparable from the court governor.

Skadera had held this position for many years, and although he had been taken captive by Byron for a time, he managed to escape after a while. With his past achievements and loyalty to the coup, Skadera has earned the Queen's trust, and no one will be able to compete for the position in the foreseeable future.

Logically speaking, this was tantamount to giving the old woman a channel to learn about the inner workings of the court, but Skadera refused to do so. Although he did not make a formal statement face-to-face, the fact that he had not been able to see him so many times fully illustrated the position of Director Skadra. And that's exactly what Aunt Mary couldn't figure out.

Aunt Mary was able to be sure that Skadera was by no means bought—and if he could, Byron would have succeeded long ago. This should be a matter of position. But what kind of position is this? Ashrufat is the son-in-law of the Griffin family, in other words, a member of the Griffin family, and Skadera and Ishrufat get along very well, and at this critical moment under the pressure of public opinion, Skadra has no reason to make this choice at all.

"I don't know what Skadera is trying to do. The old woman sighed. At this critical moment, she failed to get Skadra's help, as the so-called world is unsatisfactory nine times out of ten, people are not as good as heaven, she can only tell herself so.

"Maybe he's really too busy. Xingke comforted.

"Busy with what. Our little queen has been slow to reopen the palace and has been staying in the makeshift palace. Is there anything to worry about in that little place? ten cleaning servants and five maids are enough to take care of everything. Countess Marianne said. "In this time of war, there are no foreign envoys, no large-scale ceremonies are held in the church, and it is impossible for the queen to hold any events, and I think he can let his old bones dry and mold...... Aside from that, is dinner ready? I'm hungry. By the way, hasn't Shirley come back today?"

"Dinner was ready and ready to use. Fana, in the next room, heard Aunt Mary's words. Since her words could not be heard directly by Aunt Mary, Hoshimi relayed them to Aunt Mary.

"Shirley is going to a royal meeting. Xingke said. "This is the first meeting that Her Majesty the Queen has presided over during this time, so she cannot be absent. It is estimated that the return time will be late. ”

"Oh, that's the meeting. ”

"Auntie, have you heard about it?"

"Well, I've heard that. Aunt Mary replied as she walked to the dining room. "Border wars, barbarian invasions. General Beller of Tiberius was to lead reinforcements to the front to support General Rafah. And General Beller himself will arrive at Eagle City in the near future. ”

"Wouldn't he just go to the border?"

"You really don't have any idea about national affairs...... Hey, you two are stupid when you study magic. Aunt Mary sighed. "The entry of foreign troops into our country is a very serious matter in itself, and if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens. In addition, even though it is a reinforcement, it is necessary to reach an agreement on personnel, materials, attrition, generals, strategy and tactics in order to form a coalition army. Therefore, General Bayrell will definitely arrive at the Falcon City to meet the Queen. And, if I'm not mistaken, nine times out of ten this meeting will also discuss the issue of Ashrufat. ”

"Ashrufat...... What do you do that kind of thing for?"

"You have to ask him himself, not me!" Aunt Mary couldn't help but look angry at this. If Ashrufat was in front of her, Aunt Mary really reprimanded him. "Maybe I received a secret order from the queen or something. Regardless of him, it has already happened, and all we can do is try to make up for everything after the fact. ”

"Auntie, let's come to Wangcheng...... It's been a year, hasn't it?"

"It's not close...... But it's been a year. What's wrong?"

"Ashrufat hasn't come to see us yet...... Isn't it...... Yes...... What's the change?"

"What a fool's a fool's a thing!" said Aunt Mary. "And didn't he come once? just that we weren't there. ”