thump thump—
A hasty knock on the door interrupted Si Tu's next words.
"Miss Si, His Royal Highness invites you to lunch."
After getting a response from the insider, Aile stood respectfully in front of the hospital bed and said.
Looking outside at the sun that hadn't risen to mid-air, Si Tu frowned,
"It's not even noon, what lunch?"
Probably going to be a demon again.
"It should be more than just lunch."
Andre and Eric have known each other since childhood, so they naturally understand his temperament.
Seeing her hesitation, Andre shook her palm and said,
"Your brother is still in the third district, he won't be so rude."
You know, this little prince, His Royal Highness, cares most about his own face.
That's why Andre felt relieved that Atu would meet him.
Furthermore, as the next heir to the Northern Territory, he has the supremacy of power, and no one can refute it.
"I'll protect myself."
After Si Tu packed the food boxes, he followed the butler to the appointment.
Standing outside the study, Si Tu politely knocked on the door.
Sure enough, having lunch or something is all about appearances.
"Enter."
A magnetic voice came from inside the door, and Si Tu didn't show any politeness to him, and directly pushed the door open and entered.
The morning sun is not too hot, it is scattered on the wooden floor, reflecting a little circle of light.
The man wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, bowed his head to work, and the pen in his hand made a rustling sound of writing.
It seems that even if you are His Royal Highness, you must be meticulous in handling government affairs.
"I don't know what the prince's order is for calling me to the study?"
Si Tu got straight to the point.
Getting along with him in this confined space always feels a little out of breath.
"I'm scary? Keeping you so far away."
The man distracted himself from his official duties for a moment, and raised his olive green eyes to look at her.
Standing five meters away from the desk, Si Tu touched the tip of his nose, it was indeed a little far away.
"Drag that stool over and sit opposite me."
Eric pointed to the stool on Situ's left, speaking in a tone that no one in power could refuse.
Tsk, that tone is really annoying.
[The host is great, our favorability is not full yet, so bear with it]
The system was afraid that its own host would directly copy the bench and smash it up, so it hurriedly persuaded it.
[For the sake of this little villain's fragment, let's not bother with him]
Alas, what should I do if my host is too grumpy
[Do I mean to argue with him?]
Si Tu moved the bench opposite Eric and sat upright.
The system glanced at the stool leg that was about to be deformed by the host, and remained silent.
"I just want to talk to you and have you by my side, that's all."
Seeing her wary face, Eric rubbed his swollen temples.
He is busy with government affairs these days, so he hasn't had a good look at her.
It's hard to meet him, but I still haven't waited to see him.
"It seems that my brother has relieved His Royal Highness a lot of worries, and it will free up your time to do other things."
Si Tu tried his best to ignore his reddened eyes and slightly tired voice.
"Thank you very much for coming, Knight Commander."
As if he didn't hear the irony in Situ's tone, Eric leaned back in the chair and narrowed his eyes.
The sunlight passed through the glass and slipped away from his fingers, but it gave his handsome face a golden glow.
Even Si Tu had to admit that his appearance could indeed fool all believers of the God of Light.
His holiness seemed innate, but the paranoia and darkness hidden under the mask challenged her nerves time and time again.
"The new lord of the third district has taken office, and everything will be on the right track."
And they will set off to return to Wangcheng in three days.
As if thinking of something interesting, Eric looked at Situ with more interest.
He was curious, what colorful expression would appear on her face when she heard the news
Sensing his malicious gaze, Si Tu looked directly at him and said word by word,
"Then congratulate Your Royal Highness in advance, and have collected all the money seized in the third district."
Even the Quebec's share of credit has been wiped out by him, and these huge wealth will flow into the royal family.
"This is what the royal family should do."
Eric tilted his head, smiling broadly.
As if feeling that the sun was too hot, he unbuttoned the first button of his uniform with one hand.
"Really? But the property that His Royal Highness confiscated came from civilians in the third district."
Playing stupid in front of her, Si Tu is not used to his faults.
"So? Am I going to return it?"
Eric spread his hands and continued,
"The royal family eradicated the malignant tumor of the Black family for the third district. In exchange, this wealth will naturally be brought back to the royal city."
Eric said it soundly, and he didn't feel that there was anything wrong with this matter.
"The third district is the third district in the north. The royal family has the responsibility to protect them. Didn't the royal family receive those taxes?"
Each district pays high taxes to the royal family every year to pray for the protection of the royal city.
The royal family took action to get rid of the Black family, which is what they should do!
"You're right, but so what?"
A nasty smile was drawn on the corner of Eric's mouth, as if he was teasing a cat, wanting to see her angry.
System: Damn, this little villain is so brave.
There are not many people who dare to face up to their hosts, let's do it and cherish it.
Amen.
"You know, I'm only the first heir to the royal family, but Cairns, the great nobleman in the first district, also has the right to inherit the northern territory."
What was before him was never a broad road, but a rugged path full of thorns.
Sitting in this position, he seemed to have a splendid scenery, but if he was a little careless, he would be doomed.
"You are the person chosen by the God of Light, and you are also the aspiration of the people in the northern border."
No matter how bad he is, the divine power he possesses is undeniable.
And the northerners are more inclined to make Eric their new king.
"Your position is unshakable."
Si Tu lowered his eyes, making it hard to see his expression clearly.
"So... Ah Tu has so much confidence in me."
A chuckle escaped his thin lips. At this moment, Eric seemed to have let go of all his disguise and defense.
"Those ambitious ministers and nobles are just afraid of my methods, but they never stop tempting me."
Once he made the slightest mistake, they would pounce on him like hungry wolves, biting the heir's position.
Drag him off the altar!
"Royal secrets, you shouldn't have told me."
Si Tu frowned, knowing more is not necessarily a good thing.
"Since you asked, I have no reason not to answer."
(end of this chapter)