As soon as Minna saw Perdica, her heart burned with fire. After being left behind by him, although he didn't suffer much, he got to know Father Riddle and Uncle Vasily, and indirectly got involved with the Security Agency by accident, but his hopefulness was abandoned. It feels so bad. If she hadn't been lucky and met a good person at that time, what would she be like today? Can I still go back to my parents? In those few years, human traffickers were rampant. If she accidentally met an aristocratic girl who had no idea how much suffering she would have to endure after being abducted and trafficked, she would shudder and look at Perdica's eyes. , also added a hint of resentment.
Alex sensitively noticed something and asked softly: "What's wrong?" Mingna shook her head and just stared at someone who was getting closer and closer.
Perdica had already heard the general report from his subordinates. As soon as he arrived at the gate of the palace, he saw the eldest prince standing there with a look of disgrace, pulling a tired and trembling horse. His feet were still bandaged, and the guard next to him had a face. His face was blue and white, his eye sockets were sunken, and he was obviously very tired. The young man and woman opposite him were dressed in ordinary clothes but in good spirits. They were chatting with the eldest prince. The woman was staring at him with an unhappy look on her face. How rude! He didn't understand why the eldest prince suddenly left the large group of troops sent by the palace and came back with two guys who didn't look like nobles at all. Wasn't the eldest prince still injured? Did these two people have any agenda in encouraging him to take such a risk? !
Thinking like this, he had an idea about the two young men. After respectfully saluting the eldest prince Hyatt, he complained: "Your Highness, why don't you let Herbie stay with you? You only bring pictures." You are too dangerous. You should not have left the Cavaliers and come back alone. Did someone encourage you to do this? Your Highness, you have always been kind, but you still need to know who you can trust."
Hyatt frowned. He said: "I made this decision after careful consideration. Magician Mandheling and Miss Xiao...Cado are both my trusted friends. I have received help from them countless times since I was injured. I believe Coming back early is conducive to my safety, and the facts have proved this. I am already standing in front of the palace.
"Isn't it?" Ming Na said coolly. "If you continue to stay in the team, I don't know what will happen to you. You are the chief of the palace guard, right? I heard that you selected the knights before sending them out, but you are too reluctant. Be careful, although you always think you are cautious, you still need to know who you can trust."
Perdica's face darkened: "Miss Xiao...Cado? What do you mean by this?" He thought about the situation of Xiao...Cado's family. Both ladies had met him. Could this one be... From Mayton
Ming Na would never let go of any opportunity to ridicule the other party: "Among the sixty people, at least two are spies, and I don't know who they are colluding with. Your Highness has been in danger several times. Why didn't you identify those people in advance?" We sent him out if he was reliable? And that guy Herbie, he only had a few bruises along the way. His Highness got more injured. Are you sure he is really reliable? His Highness went on the road with us and only took one guard with him. , nothing happened on the road. Unlike in the convoy, where we encountered five robbers in two days. By the way. I don’t know what’s going on with the people in the convoy now. You’d better send someone to pick them up. Those They were planning a sneak attack. They thought His Highness was still in the carriage, so they didn’t know what they would do to them! Herbie was probably of no use. There were enemy spies in the team, and the captain alone was really worrying.
Perdica's face was as dark as the bottom of the pot, and he immediately turned to Hyatt for confirmation: "Is this true? Your Highness! Did a member of the Cavaliers really leak your whereabouts? Were you attacked? Were you injured
Hyatt glanced around and lowered his voice: "It's just a minor injury. Let's talk about it when we go back."
Perdica also reacted, and quickly called several subordinates to help Hyatt. The latter wanted to refuse, but as soon as he raised his feet, he felt a pain in the inner thigh, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead, which made Perdica feel a surge of pain. He was tight, thinking that he was seriously injured, but he didn't want anyone to know... Queen Lorna had caused a disturbance in Yitong recently, and he was fully aware of it... So he stepped forward to help Hyatt in person, not caring about Ming Ming. Na, on the other hand, walked away.
Ming Na curled her lips. Perdica was not angry with what she just said. She was a little disappointed. Seeing that I have nothing to do with myself. He simply turned around and led the horse away.
Alex quickly followed. Look left and right. Then he came closer and asked softly: "You seem to hate that guard officer. Why?"
Ming Na snorted coldly: "That's right! That kind of guy who always treats good people as thieves. I hate it the most! I didn't protect people well. Others helped. They still thought they were bad guys. Humph. In fact, they were just covering up. They are incompetent!"
Alex blinked. It is inferred that she was probably angry with Perdica because of Herbie's attitude. But think about it. She also felt that she seemed to know the latter. Somewhat unsure of the situation. He said, "Actually, those royal guards were also frightened by the endless conspiracies and conspiracies. That's why they always suspected others. It seemed that everyone wanted to do harm to the royal family members. But..." He hesitated. "It doesn't matter whether you hate them or not. It's better to say less about some things. Although I don't like them either. But this kind of guy who is trusted by the king and holds power is so narrow-minded. Offending them will not do you any good."
Ming Na glared at him unhappily: "I'm not afraid of them!"
"I know you're not afraid." Alex smiled. "But there is no need to cause trouble for yourself. Ito is different from Mayton. You can do whatever you want in Mayton. But here, be careful about what you say and do. You were a child before. Even if you get into trouble. Others I can’t blame you. And at that time, there was still the Security Agency to support you. Now you will be an adult soon. You have already left the Security Agency. If someone wants to give you something to suffer, no matter how capable you are, they will. It’s a headache. Here, it’s not just good skills and skills that can get away. What’s more, your father is still the lord guarding the border. Such a status requires the trust of the king and the nobles the most. You... just think of it for the sake of your parents. "
Minna knew that Alex was better at these things than she was. Since he said that, there must be some truth to it, so although she was unwilling to do so, she still nodded: "Okay. It's really troublesome..." She couldn't help but mutter.
Alex smiled bitterly: "It's just because of the trouble that I don't want to stay here any longer. There's no way, we are all nobles, and middle-class nobles. If it's a famous family like the Chulov family. Or Dura In a family with powerful ministers like Si, we don’t have so many worries.”
Ming Na snorted, somewhat disapprovingly. Although Goodwin of the Chulov family is annoying, he is quite decent, but I heard that most of his family members are like Aunt Lilith, who are arrogant, cold, snobbish, and think they are noble; Du The Russ family's daughter was abducted, and she and the people from the Security Agency rescued her. Their family did not dare to retaliate against the traffickers because they were afraid that the matter would be made public. What happened to the famous family? Young masters and ladies from famous families are more despicable than common people. What's the use of being powerful? Not even my family can be protected. She would rather have an ordinary background. I don’t want to fall to the level of those people.
Seeing her face full of anger, Alex guessed most of her thoughts, so he had no choice but to keep silent and saw the figure flying towards the front. He immediately changed the subject: "Who do you think that is? It seems to be someone from the Security Agency."
Minna followed his hand and found Sweeney riding towards her. When he arrived, he jumped off his horse and said excitedly: "Ming Na. When did you arrive? Why didn't you say hello in advance? If the informant hadn't seen the newspaper and posted it, the agency wouldn't have known about it!"
Although Minna hates Mallory. He was also wary of the Security Department, but he still couldn't bear to face the elders in the Department who had watched him grow up, so he said uncomfortably: "Uncle Sweeney, I just thought it was unnecessary." …”
"What are you talking about?!" Sweeney glared, "You want to secretly send His Highness back, why don't you tell the Central Intelligence Department? When you arrived in Ito, you didn't come to the department. Do you think you dislike us because you have become a noble lady? La?"
"Of course not!" Ming Na quickly denied, "I... I just think... I..." She couldn't say a few words, and then said harshly: "I just don't feel safe! The Central Intelligence Department brought people from the Cavaliers here before, But there were actually spies inside, which caused us to suffer several losses. I was afraid that the news would leak out, so I didn’t tell them! It’s their fault that they sent people there without confirming it!”
Sweeney was stunned, scratched his head and said: "Really? Then I will report it to the director and let the director scold them. But to be honest, the people are sent by the palace, and it is not convenient for the Central Intelligence Department to replace them. , don't be angry with them." He turned to Alex and smiled: "Master Alex is back too? I just said that you two good friends are always together." He winked and said A "you and I know everything" expression.
Alex nodded calmly: "It's been a while since I left home, so I have to go back and have a look. If I accompany Ming Na, at least I won't be bored on the way."
Sweeney knew what he knew and didn't say much. He stretched out his hand to pull Mina Dima: "Come on, the department will start preparations as soon as they receive the news. You can still stay in the previous room, okay? Mrs. Bonnet will give it to you." I got a new set of beds, and Mallory said that tonight, the three people from the Operations Division and the Intelligence Division will go to the best restaurant in Ito to pick you up." Those are the people who are the most familiar with her and have the most cooperation with her. District clerk.
Ming Na was still smiling at first, but after hearing this, her face drooped. She hesitated for a while, then whispered: "I won't go..."
"Why don't you go?" Sweeney was very surprised. "Everyone misses you very much, especially Mallory. He always said that the newcomers are far behind you now. It would be great if you were still in the department."
Ming Na's face had completely darkened. Although she had promised her father not to resent Mallory anymore, she became angry again after hearing such words.
It turns out that Mallory misses her because there is no one who is dumber and more useful than her? !
She said firmly: "Dad told me to go find my uncle when I get to Ito. I want to go to Kajia's house first!" Glancing at the disappointed Sweeney, she added in a low voice: "I'll look for him when I have time. you
Sweeney felt a little strange. He had been staying in Ito as a foreign relations specialist and didn't know much about the local affairs during the war. But Minna's reasons were very good. She had been separated from her relatives for many years, so of course she should visit first, and She came back very suddenly, and many of her companions were still on missions. It would be a good idea to find a time to meet up again. So he nodded and smiled: "Okay, how about I take you to Kajia's house? You don't know the way, do you?"
Ming Na did not refuse anymore. She turned around and invited her friends to go with her, but Alex shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's not good for me to go to your uncle's house with my identity. I'd better go home first. I'm tired too." Now, you have a good rest. Let’s go to Ito City together another day. I’ll take care of you.
Ming Na smiled and said, "That's it! You still want to treat us."
Alex waved his hand, mounted his horse, turned around and left.
Accompanied by Sweeney, Minna walked through the streets and alleys and came to the foot of the mountain in the south of Ito City, where the Kado family's mansion was located.
This manor, which has been in existence for more than two hundred years, occupies a large area. Entering from the right side of the avenue, you have to walk for one kilometer to reach the gate. The bronze door is topped with the golden family emblem of the Kado family, and the dragon-shaped family emblem of the Xiao family is engraved on the wall hole on the left side of the door, but it is not eye-catching because of the gray color. Ming Na looked back and forth between the two family crests, feeling a little weird in her heart.
After entering the gate, there is a straight and wide road, hundreds of meters long, with neatly arranged flower beds and bushes on both sides. There is a fountain symmetrically on the left and right, with two swan sculptures corresponding to each other in the middle. The male servants in uniforms ran out of the mansion, respectfully but with a hint of arrogance, holding Minna's horse and walking forward slowly. One of them stopped Sweeney, asked about his identity, and wanted to invite him. Go to the living room. Sweeney waved his hand, said goodbye to Minna with a smile, and left.
Ming Na was very uncomfortable riding her horse and was led to the front of the mansion. An old servant quickly came over and lay down beside the horse, as if he wanted to act as a dismounting stone or something like that. Ming Na stared at his back dumbfounded, quickly dismounted from the other side, threw the riding crop to the old servant, cleared her throat, and asked: "Are uncle and aunt at home? I think someone should have informed me of my arrival. Alright?"
"Of course, my niece." A middle-aged woman dressed luxuriously appeared on the steps in front of the door. She raised her head arrogantly, looked at Ming Na up and down a little critically, then covered her face with a fan and coughed: "Why? Are you alone? Where are your servants? Did Anlong and Dora just let you come alone? Oh my God, you are a young lady now, how can you be so reckless?"
Ming Na resisted the urge to pout, and followed the aristocratic etiquette taught by her mother, and saluted the woman very elegantly: "Good day, aunt, I haven't seen you for several years, but you are still... beautiful as before." It was extremely difficult for her to say these words, But it seems to have worked well. It seems that she can still act like a competent lady if she wants to.
Lilith seemed quite satisfied with what she said: "You're so sweet with your little mouth. It seems that your mother didn't forget the aristocratic tradition in that kind of country place."
Minna rationally told herself not to care about her words: "Where are Beryl and Manda? Are they not at home?"
"Yes, we are all here!" A beautiful and round smiling face appeared behind Lilith, it was Manda: "Mingna! I heard you were coming a long time ago, but I didn't expect you to come so soon!" she said happily He ran over and took his cousin's hand: "It's great that you can come!"
Beryl walked out of the door calmly, nodded towards Ming Na, and just said "Welcome", then turned to talk to her mother: "Mom, I will be back later tonight and won't be eating at home."
"Okay, go ahead. Be careful on the road." Lilith was very kind to her daughter.
But Manda suddenly changed her expression: "Sister, today is the first time Ming Na comes to our house. Do you want to go out too?!"
Beryl glanced at her sister expressionlessly: "It's been agreed in advance, of course we can't break the promise."
Manda bit her lip, with a trace of hatred bursting out of her eyes: "Are you so eager? For your date, you even ignore your sisters and family?!"
Ming Na frowned, something seemed to have happened between the sisters.
(**Why smoke before midnight...)