Evan couldn't sleep that night.
Duke Wilson's words made him unable to calm down for a long time, perhaps because he waited too long, and he felt a little uneasy in his heart for what he had expected.
And this unease made him even more uncomfortable.
Because Evan didn't know what he was thinking about Duke Wilson at this moment.
Evan didn't come down for breakfast the next day. Whether it was based on his current character or his true thoughts, this behavior was very appropriate, but at the same time, Evan felt very uncomfortable. , Even if he can't go down today, at night, when it's time to go to the ball, he still has to go down, there is no doubt, but the bad thing is that he doesn't know how to face Duke Wilson.
No matter how entangled Evan's heart is, the pace of time will never stop. He just finished lunch in the bedroom and took a nap for a few minutes, and the clock on the wall has already pointed to seven o'clock.
Evan stood up and was about to leave when the knock on the door also rang: "Pastor Bruce, the Duke is already waiting downstairs." It was the voice of Steward Chris.
Evan was stunned for a moment, and said in a low voice, "I see, thank you for letting me know."
Butler Chris left, and Evan put on his suit. He didn't know what kind of mentality he was holding, but the moment he saw Duke Wilson, the faint anxiety in his heart was gone. Suddenly miraculously calmed down, he nodded to Duke Wilson and whispered: "Lord Duke."
Duke Wilson looked at Evan, the emotions in his eyes were a little unpredictable, he pursed his lips, but his eyes were very firm: "Mr. Reverend, you can stay in the room as long as you want, but please remember that before I Everything I say comes from my heart.”
Evan looked at him, he had never doubted this, but when he thought of this, he was startled again, he would be so convinced of Duke Wilson's feelings for himself, this is really...
The smile on Evan's face became a little reluctant: "I... let's go first." The only thing he can do now is to suspend his edge, because after all, this is not the best time for him to agree or refuse.
The two of them got into the carriage and walked towards Lord Oram's castle. This was the biggest issue today.
Lord Oram's castle is located on the outskirts of London, which is a gathering area for nobles. As one of the best figures in London, Lord Oram will naturally not fall behind. His castle is the most luxurious one in this place.
The carriage of Evan and the Duke was greeted in a solemn manner, which was the sincerity of Lord Orlam and the due social treatment of Duke Wilson.
Lord Orlam held this ball very grandly. Not only nobles but also celebrities came, and the entire London social circle seemed to be gathered in this place.
As soon as Duke Wilson entered, a group of people rushed up. The weight of a duke is still very important in this era, not to mention that a duke with the status of Duke Wilson maintains a close relationship with the royal family, and also holds great power in his hands. .
Because of the excitement of these people, Evan was excluded from the outside, but this was exactly what he wanted. The awkward silence on the carriage just now made Evan a little suffocated.
Evan walked to the edge of the dance floor, brought a glass of wine, and sat on a chair in the shadows, tonight's dance is definitely not easy, Evan is very sure of this, he wants to be vigilant about this, but about Duke Wilson Things often appeared in his mind, disrupting his thoughts.
But just when Evan's thoughts were confused, someone walked towards him.
Evan frowned and looked up at the person who came, it was Lord Oram.
Evan was puzzled, but he immediately stood up: "Lord Lord." He nodded towards Lord Oram, very polite.
Lord Oram smiled at Evan, waved his hand for him to sit down, and sat beside Evan at the same time.
"Mr. Reverend, how are you today?" Lord Oram looked at Duke Wilson, who was very popular in the middle of the dance floor, as if very happy.
Evan frowned as he looked at Duke Wilson, knowing that he would be popular, but seeing him so popular was another.
"I had a very good time. This is a very grand ball. Thank you very much for your invitation." Although Evan's words were gentle, they were also very official.
Lord Oram raised his eyebrows and shook the champagne in his hand: "Oh, it's really nice of you to think this way. I'm very happy that you can be satisfied."
Lord Oram is so polite, in Evan's opinion, his politeness is almost too much.
"You are too polite." Evan said cautiously, the person in front of him was not an ordinary person, and he treated himself so politely, I was afraid there was a problem.
Lord Oram is very satisfied with Evan's cautiousness. This person is not a fool, and he is so cautious, so he can really rest assured that such a person is his greatest partner after all, and he must guarantee that Duke Wilson is his greatest partner. The people around you can't leak.
"Mr. Reverend, what do you think of the current situation in London?" Lord Oram suddenly changed the subject and started talking about something else.
Evan was a little unable to keep up with his escaping thinking, and frowned slightly before saying: "London is a very beautiful city, I like it very much."
Evan used Lord Orlam's words on the train to answer his somewhat meaningful question.
Lord Oram was so provoked by this answer that he couldn't help laughing. It seemed that he was thinking wrong. Not only was this person not stupid, but he was also very smart.
"It's true." He smiled and said, "You're right."
"But what I really want to ask you is." He suddenly stopped smiling, with a very obvious cautiousness in his eyes: "What do you think of the political situation in London?"
Evan was a little surprised that he would ask this question. You must know that this is the third time the two of them have met in a real sense, but he would actually ask himself such a sensitive question.
"This..." Evan pursed his lips: "The old king's condition is really worrying. I hope God bless the king's condition."
Evan reverently crossed his chest, using his clergy status to obfuscate the issue.
Lord Oram looked at Evan and chuckled: "I almost forgot, you are a priest. Does this kind of secular power change feel boring in your eyes?"
Evan's expression was slightly stagnant, but in the end he reacted immediately and said with a smile: "This is all the Lord's intention. As the Lord's servant, I cannot comment on this matter."
Lord Oram found himself unable to get a shred of usefulness from Reverend Bruce, and would always digress and give vague answers.
"I hope God can make the right decision." Lord Oram suddenly stood up from his chair and turned to look at Evan who stood up with him: "You are a very important person to Duke Wilson. Friends, then I and you are also my friends, and I hope that in the days to come, I can still chat with you like today."
Looking at Lord Oram's slightly solemn expression, Evan's expression paused slightly, then nodded and said, "It will definitely happen."
Lord Oram left the corner where Evan was, and at this time, Duke Wilson also got rid of the entanglement of those people and walked to Evan's side, he frowned slightly, with a hint of worry in his tone: "Just now Oram What did I say to you?" As he said that, he looked at the back of Lord Oram's departure.
Evan pursed his lips and whispered, "It's nothing, just chatting."
Duke Wilson looked at Evan's slightly restrained expression, and there was a hint of annoyance in his eyes, but in the end he insisted on a normal tone: "That person's words are never true or false, so don't listen to him too much."
Evan looked at him like this, and couldn't help but smile a little. He understood Duke Wilson's psychology, and he didn't want to see him like this, but for Evan, whether it was his real thoughts or his The attitude that should be maintained at this time, such an attitude is what it should be.
"Lord Duke." Evan decided that he should still be open and honest about the issue of tonight's dance. After all, it was a matter of his own safety: "What are you and Lord Oram going to do at the dance tonight?" Evan asked very cautiously at Duke Wilson, who was looking forward to it.
Duke Wilson was relieved to hear him ask these words. He knew that Evan was a smart man, and he did not avoid Evan except when he was secretly talking with Oram. , It should be seen to be different, but he didn't ask before, and he was not easy to say. He asked now, which means that after expressing such feelings, Evan is still willing to believe in himself.
"You finally asked." There was a bit of joy in his eyes.
Evan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt that he was really worrying. Duke Wilson is not an idiot. Since he would let himself know about the king's critical illness, maybe he didn't plan to hide himself from the beginning, but he thought too much. .
"My dear cousin Richard is now between life and death, and I will be summoned tomorrow to meet His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace." Duke Wilson said quietly and quickly.
"But what you don't know is." Duke Wilson pursed his lips: "What you don't know is that now all the guards at Buckingham Palace are under the control of Duke Rand. If I enter Buckingham Palace, I will never come out. That day."
When Evan heard this, his heart couldn't help but tremble. He looked up at Duke Wilson, his face was cold and calm, as if he was talking about another person.
"Then you..." Evan felt a little dry in his mouth: "Then what do you decide to do?"
This move by Duke Rand is not a conspiracy but a conspiracy. As long as Duke Wilson does not intend to treason, tomorrow's Buckingham Palace summons will definitely pass, otherwise Duke Rand will be a dead end.
"What should I do?" Duke Wilson looked at the dance floor where the splendid lights were intertwined, with a cold smile on his face: "This dance is the answer."
Evan looked at Duke Wilson's profile, and was suddenly stunned. He seemed to have forgotten that the man in front of him still had this side, so cold and so hidden.
Just as Evan was stunned, Duke Wilson suddenly turned his head to look at Evan.
"You know what? The way to solve the problem is to solve it at the source of the problem. My cousin the king won't delay until tomorrow morning. He will be completely thrown into the arms of the Lord tonight, so I won't need it tomorrow. Going to Buckingham Palace." Duke Wilson's face did not waver at all.