The same season appears completely different in different places.
The weather in early February in the Principality of Standing was full of greenery, with warm sunshine and gentle breeze. However, in Bangta City, although it was no longer snowing, it still had a hint of chill.
But at the northern border of the Lampali Kingdom, it was snowy and freezing winter.
On a day when it was still snowing heavily, Sevigny met Viscount Leslie at a certain Zhenbei army post on the border between the Kingdom of Lampali and the Kingdom of Sac.
When he saw Viscount Leslie for the first time, Sevigny almost didn't recognize him.
Whether compared with the first time he met him in Anvilmar City, or the time he saw him again in Bonta City, Viscount Leslie had almost completely changed.
Now Viscount Leslie's face is covered with jagged stubble, and the skin on his face is rough and dark. He is almost no different from the rough men in the army that Sevigny saw when he inspected the Zhenbei Army. He also had the clean, chic and handsome look of an aristocratic young master from before.
"Viscount Leslie, it seems that your life here is very difficult." Sevigny couldn't help but said.
Viscount Leslie smiled slightly.
Compared with before, the only thing that hasn't changed is probably his smile.
Although his appearance has become rough, when he smiles, he still reveals the unique calm and calm temperament of someone who comes from a noble family.
"It's not hard or not. My life is just that of an ordinary soldier. And I still receive special care after all. Relatively speaking, my conditions here are actually far better than those of many brothers in the army. They are much stronger.”
Sevini suddenly fell silent. After a while, he sighed softly.
"Actually, my father and I are very clear. The conditions of the soldiers in the army are very poor and need to be improved. But you should be very clear about the current financial situation of the kingdom. No matter how anxious my father is, he really can't find the money to change it. in this situation."
"I know this very well, so I am not complaining on behalf of the brothers, but describing a fact to you." Viscount Leslie said seriously: "Your Royal Highness, I have to tell you clearly that the situation in the north is It's already very serious. The bastards from the Sark Kingdom have been launching a fierce offensive for so many days. In fact, they have been severely damaged. . If the military department hadn’t sent a large amount of armor and weapons last time, I might not have been able to hold on long ago.”
Having said this, Viscount Leslie paused, and the expression on his face became a little strange.
"Your Highness, I have always had a question. Since the military department has no money, what conditions did it use to satisfy that greedy guy Xu Yi this time?"
Hearing the name "Xu Yi", Sevini showed a heartfelt smile on his face, shook his head gently and said: "President Xu is not a greedy person. He has always told me that what he hopes for most is The development of the entire magic industry requires a stable and healthy environment, and the current environment of the Lampali Kingdom is not ideal, so he must give priority to supporting the kingdom to become strong and stable this time. . He paid a lot for this but never asked for anything in return.”
"No, I understand him. There's no way he won't ask for anything in return. But I'm afraid you won't be able to provide him with the rewards he wants for the time being, so it's just a temporary account. When he really asks for these rewards in the future, I don’t think you can afford it.”
"I disagree." Sevigny shook his head. "Actually, I have been in contact with him more time and more times than you, and I know him better than you. Although he has always emphasized that he is a businessman, the most important thing is always his own interests. But in fact, the interests he values are not It is different from all other businessmen. Other businessmen only value immediate benefits, the most direct one is to obtain gold coins. But the benefits that Xu Yi values most are far more long-term and grand than all businessmen, and even more than everyone else. Even if he asks for something in return, I think I will definitely be willing to pay it back for him.”
Viscount Leslie looked at Sevigny with a firm expression in surprise. After thinking for a while, he suddenly asked: "What if the reward he asks for is you?"
Sevini was startled, then frowned: "You mean, let me marry him? No, that's impossible. Xu Yi and Steele's relationship is very deep, and there is no room for anyone else to get involved. He is not It’s possible to make such a request.”
"That's not necessarily the case." Viscount Leslie shook his head slowly. "Your Highness, if you can eventually inherit the throne and become Her Majesty the Queen of our Lampali Kingdom, then the combination of Xu Yi and you will directly give him the most powerful backing in the kingdom. In this way, it will be very important for him to realize his dream. Ideals will be extremely helpful. If he is really a businessman, he should definitely accept this deal."
"I've said before, Xu Yi is not such a superficial businessman." Sevini looked at Viscount Leslie and said seriously: "Viscount Leslie, Xu Yi has always told me that you were a businessman when the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was first established. It is of great help to him, and you are someone who can understand his thoughts. Since he regards you as a friend, I hope you will not make malicious speculations about him here. "
Viscount Leslie smiled slightly: "This is not a malicious speculation, it is just a very rational inference. In addition... Your Highness, you didn't seem to deny the possibility of marrying him just now? Could it be that you actually meant this?" "
A blush flashed across Sevigny's face, and then he immediately returned to normal. He looked at Viscount Leslie calmly and asked, "Are you seriously asking this question?"
Viscount Leslie nodded: "I am serious. Since Xu Yi regards me as his friend, then as a friend, I should help him figure out this issue that is very important to him."
Sevigny looked at Viscount Leslie in silence for a while, exhaled softly, and replied calmly: "Then I answer you, yes. Although according to the father's wishes, he hopes that I can marry a certain big noble family. The first choice among these candidates is you, Viscount Leslie."
Viscount Leslie smiled slightly: "This is my honor."
"But I don't agree with my father's idea." Sevini shook his head. "Every big family in the kingdom, including your Stark family, has its own considerations. Just because I marry the heir of a big noble, it will not really make this family completely biased towards the royal family. Am I right? ? Viscount Leslie?”
"That's right." Viscount Leslie clapped his hands gently to show his appreciation. "Your Highness, I have to say that you have seen it very clearly. Any big noble has his own family, so the priority will only be the interests of his own family. In fact, even the royal family. In the final analysis, it is just a member of the kingdom. It's just the most powerful noble family. Your Highness, who you marry is only a symbolic meaning at best, and it doesn't have much practical significance, because what can really make the two families cooperate is always the common interests of both parties. ”
"So, my marriage doesn't really determine anything. Rather than marrying a scion of a noble family like you, it would be more meaningful to me to marry a more ordinary person."
"For example, Xu Yi?" Viscount Leslie asked immediately.
Sevini couldn't help but close her eyes and take a breath, then opened her eyes, still remaining calm, and nodded.
"Yes. Although Xu Yi has now obtained the title of baron, no one actually regards him as a noble. His identity is still only an ordinary person. But the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce he owns is anything but ordinary. . I am even sure that if the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can continue to develop smoothly, it will eventually change the entire Sainz continent as he said."
"I am very convinced of this." Viscount Leslie nodded in agreement.
"So if I can combine with him and let the power of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce be used by the royal family, it will only be more helpful to the royal family than any other family. In comparison, this is actually a better choice."
Viscount Leslie pondered for a moment and nodded: "Your Royal Highness, your analysis is correct. But I think you ignored a very important issue. The combination of you and Xu Yi will be of great help to the royal family, but have you ever considered it? How do you feel? Are you... willing to marry Xu Yi? "
Hearing this question, Sevigny could no longer maintain his apparent calm, and a blush appeared on his cheeks.
After a while, she nodded slightly and said: "I think... I am willing. Xu Yi is funny, has a calm and generous personality. I have been with him for a long time, and as long as I am around him, I will I feel very relaxed, and I am always infected by his strong self-confidence, and I am confident about the future. I believe that if I can combine with him, I will be much happier in the future than I am now.”
Viscount Leslie just asked casually, but he didn't expect Sevigny to give such a positive answer. He couldn't help but look at Sevigny blankly with a complicated expression.
After the two were silent for a long time, Viscount Leslie sighed and shook his head with a wry smile: "Your Highness, I suddenly begin to sympathize with you. With your status, it is impossible to find a truly suitable person. You will also be recognized as your husband. Now Xu Yi finally appears. If you really want to, I think it is still possible to snatch him. But I know that you will never go with him. Did Miss Steele steal it?”
Sevigny sighed softly, shook his head, looked at the wind and snow in the distance, thought quietly for a while, and then looked back at Viscount Leslie.
"Everyone has something they insist on and are unwilling to change. Xu Yi will not change his feelings for Miss Steele because of me, just like you would rather go against the interests of the family and insist on returning the shares to Xu Yi. I Is that right?"
Viscount Leslie smiled bitterly again: "That's right. That's why I am now exiled to this bitter cold border by my family. I watch the wind and snow every day and miss the comfortable life in the city."
Sevini smiled slightly: "This is another kind of life experience, isn't it? When you return to Anvilmar or Bonta City, I think those noble ladies will be very interested in hearing you tell them about your life. Thrilling life here.”
Viscount Leslie shrugged: "I'm not sure whether I can maintain my original handsome face when I leave here."
Sevigny and Viscount Leslie looked at each other and couldn't help laughing at the same time.
The laughter instantly passed through the endless wind and snow and spread far in all directions. (To be continued...)