Despite the doubts in his heart, Roddy still walked up to Nicole, followed the aristocratic etiquette he had learned, stretched out his hand, and made the most standard invitation gesture.
The gorgeous music begins to sound...
Gently hugging Nicole's slender waist, the two danced gracefully in the light music... According to tradition, the first dance was only enjoyed by His Majesty the Emperor alone, and the people next to him naturally had to stand aside and watch. .
But this kind of honor is not something ordinary people can enjoy...
Rody had just danced a few steps with Nicole when he felt uncomfortable all over... Countless eyes around him were cast on him, including envy, exclamation, doubt, disdain, jealousy, and anger... Of course, more Others are speculating on Roddy’s identity...
All kinds of complicated eyes fell on him, making Rody feel a little nervous, as if he felt a little uncomfortable all over. The hand holding Nicole couldn't help but become a little stiff.
"Relax..." Nicole noticed Rody's nervousness, hurriedly leaned into his ear, and said softly: "Don't worry about their eyes."
After saying this, Nicole almost snuggled into Roddy's arms, her body completely relaxed, and she simply let Roddy hold her and dance around in circles. She had received aristocratic education since she was a child, so she had naturally experienced many such occasions. Although it was her first time to dance in front of everyone on such a grand occasion, she was far more nervous than Roddy. Much better.
Roddy only felt a soft body leaning tightly against his arms. His nose was filled with the familiar fragrance of Nicole. He couldn't help but relax, and his originally stiff movements became much smoother...
The man's figure is slender and straight, full of heroic spirit. The woman is beautiful and enchanting - even more so because of the background behind them. Especially Rody's mysterious identity at the moment. All eyes in the hall were focused on them.
Andy still put on a majestic expression on his face and sat on the top throne, but in his heart he almost died of laughter.
"Old Skull, what are you so proud of?" Hearing Tian Lie's high-pitched voice, Andy immediately realized that the fat man was talking to him in a special way.
"Damn fat man, are you using mind reading?" Andy frowned secretly: "Is it amazing to be a strong person in the field? How dare you use mind reading on my old man? Aren't you afraid that I will use my magic to backfire on you?"
Tian Lie smiled arrogantly, but did not speak.
Andy also showed a sly look: "When did my old man learn to dance? I don't know how to do such difficult things. Let this kid dance well..."
Tian Lie's voice seemed to be sighing: "You have too many tricks up your sleeves... As soon as you do this scene today, tomorrow everyone will guess what relationship His Majesty the Emperor has with this kid... Sigh... "
Andy smiled helplessly: "Me? I didn't say anything. I only said, 'I'm proud of you'... "
At this moment, everyone in the hall began to applaud. The first dance had ended, and the dancing couple had separated. After doing the noble etiquette, they both walked to the edge.
The rest of the time was relatively free. Tonight was a celebration dinner, so naturally there weren't many rules, but Rody was already crowded with all kinds of people.
have to say. People who can get into high positions are all smart. Although they are still not sure what the relationship between this boy and His Majesty the Emperor is, His Majesty's intimate attitude towards him just now is obvious! What's more, he was dragged behind alone just now. Although I don't know what His Majesty the Emperor said to him alone, after he came out, he even changed his clothes... Doesn't this explain the problem
The palace is not your own dressing room!
So, although this boy is just a viscount now, just a little officer - but what is this? As long as you gain the favor of His Majesty the Emperor, there is no doubt about your future status and wealth!
Although Rody was confused as to why these people were suddenly so interested in him—normally, the protagonist tonight should be Milo! If Duke Tulip doesn't appear, then Milo, who has a big family background, is also a major contributor to the war. He should be the most dazzling person tonight!
Looking at the people chatting with him around him, Rody felt a little irritable - in fact, what he wanted to do most at the moment was to be by Nicole's side... The dance between the two just now filled Rody's heart with tenderness - the heart of a young man, Who doesn’t have a bit of romance in his heart? What's more, the two of them usually get together less and more apart, and this is the first time they can dance so intimately in front of others.
What made Roddy even more unhappy was that as soon as the dance ended, Nicole was surrounded by several annoying flies... Roddy knew some of those people, and they were all young heirs of a certain family. Look at the way they look at Nicole. If it weren't for the officers with the Thunder God's Whip who were guarding him, he might have swallowed Nicole!
Now the Tulip family is in the spotlight. As long as you have a relationship with the Tulip family, it is a guarantee of status and future!
To be honest, Rody really misses his status as the Tulip Duke at this moment - at that time, there were several soldiers of the Wolf Fang Army around him everywhere. You can protect yourself, just keep these pesky flies away from you.
The guy in front of him had a sinister smile on his face. He probably regarded himself as a treasure, right
The one on the left looks like he's looking right through himself... Doesn't he have that kind of preference...
Well, this person is even more outrageous. Why is he always staring at his face
Finally, someone rescued him...
"His Excellency, Viscount Rody." An old voice sounded next to him. Rody looked over, but his joyful mood suddenly sank - the person who spoke was the old fox, Marquis Caroline.
At this moment, Caroline's smile was even more like that of a standard old fox, but his squinting eyes revealed a sharp gaze, and the people in front of him immediately made way for him.
The old Marquis walked up to Rody and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, Viscount. You have made such great contributions to the empire at a young age, and you will definitely have a bright future in the future!" After saying that, he patted Rody's shoulder affectionately.
Rody didn't dare to neglect. Although he didn't like this guy very much in his heart, he still maintained a gentle smile on his face and saluted him according to the etiquette of the nobles. Then he smiled at Milo who was standing next to Marquis Caroline: "Lord Milo has been made an earl, and he is even more admired by his subordinates."
While the three were talking, Milo winked, and the officers of his Northern Army immediately occupied several surrounding positions calmly. Without leaving a trace, he squeezed away the other nobles who were originally surrounding the three of them.
It’s clear that he wants to monopolize this mysterious new star that suddenly appeared!
Due to the popularity of the Lionheart family, naturally no one would have trouble with the old Marquis at this time.
Marquis Caroline's words were full of lies and truth, and he was trying to find out Rody's origin and background by making insinuations. However, Rody had already prepared answers to these questions. In fact, before he started to show up with his true colors, he had already discussed many issues with Andy and others.
Marquis Caroline spent a long time and found that the other party did not tell anything about his life experience. In his words, he was just perfunctory with himself. But the longer the conversation between the two continued, the more surprised Marquis Caroline was at the young man in front of him: This young man named Rody was full of a calm demeanor in his speech and behavior. Although his tone was very peaceful, The old Marquis was a little surprised by the look that occasionally flashed in his eyes - it was the look he was used to from someone in a high position, the look he was used to having the power to control everything.
During the conversation between the two, although Rody showed a respectful and courteous attitude like that of a subordinate to his superior, there was a faint hint of rivalry with this old fox who had been in power in the empire for many years in his momentum. Logically speaking, a marquis and a viscount stand together, one is the imperial minister, and the other is a mid-level military officer. But what Marquis Caroline felt was that this guy seemed to have an air of majesty that was not revealed. Of course the old Marquis knows that this kind of majesty cannot be deliberately disguised, it is a kind of long-term cultivation and habit formed...
Who is this young man?
This question has always been on the mind of Marquis Caroline - he is becoming more and more sure of his guess!
He must be someone close to His Majesty the Emperor - this guy is young, and his words and deeds seem to carry a kind of contemptuous aura. That kind of aura that turns everything into ashes while talking and laughing is something that no one else can learn!
In the impression, only people from the royal family have this kind of temperament, right
Prince Balan. His Majesty the Emperor now, and before Bayan died. Occasionally, this kind of temperament can be revealed - but it seems that it is not as natural and natural as the young man in front of me...
The old Marquis became more and more surprised, unconsciously. When talking to the other party, his behavior became more and more careful and gentle. In the end, it didn't look like a superior officer was gently encouraging his subordinates, but more like two big men of the same level chatting.
At the end of the sentence, Marquis Caroline accidentally mentioned that in two days, His Majesty the Pope of the Imperial Religion, Corsica VI, would receive all the victorious heroes in the Imperial Capital Religion and award the heroes of the Holy War with the medals of the Religion. After listening to Marquis Caroline's words, Rody's face showed a somewhat disapproving expression unconsciously.
Who is the Marquis Caroline? He immediately noticed the difference in the expression on Rody's face by observing his words. Then he smiled slightly and said, "Your Excellency, Viscount, are you concerned about His Majesty the Pope's interview... "
Before Marquis Caroline could finish speaking, Rody glanced at him, and then said in a calm tone: "I am Mr. Qiu's disciple!" Although his tone was calm, there was a hint of Respect means.
Mr. Qiu’s disciple? !
Marquis Caroline's expression became a little unnatural.
Of course he thought of the meaning of Roddy's words.
Mr. Qiu died in the hands of His Majesty the Pope that day - although His Majesty the Emperor did not pursue the incident in the palace that day, and who was right and wrong was no longer mentioned. It doesn't matter whether Mr. Qiu is an outlier, after all, he is just a palace warrior - albeit the chief warrior. But since His Majesty the Pope described Mr. Qiu as an alien and a member of the Kara tribe, then there is no need for the empire to fall out with the divine religion for a palace warrior like Mr. Qiu, right? Although it seems that the relationship between the two parties is no longer as close as before, a war has reunited the Cult and the Empire...
But Marquis Caroline had something deeper in mind...
Mr. Qiu’s disciple? !
Mr. Qiu is a "court" warrior! Since he is Mr. Qiu’s disciple, where did Mr. Qiu teach him swordsmanship
It can only be in the palace! !
Who is qualified to receive Mr. Qiu’s teaching? Are you qualified to be Mr. Qiu’s disciple?
Of course Marquis Caroline knew that the palace warriors were royal warriors! Not everyone is qualified to be taught by a palace warrior!
Even if a palace warrior wants to accept a disciple, he must obtain permission from the royal family in advance!
What made Marquis Caroline even more imaginative was that the palace warriors were responsible for teaching swordsmanship to princes and princes in the past when they were underage!
"He is the royal family! He must be the royal family!!" The muscles in the corners of Marquis Caroline's eyes were trembling. Although he was still smiling on his face, he could no longer keep calm in his heart!
Perhaps his cleverness was mistaken for him. The more the old Marquis thought about it, the more complicated and profound he became... In the end, he couldn't help but secretly look at His Majesty the Emperor.
His Majesty the Emperor has never appointed a crown prince. Could it be that... this young man has such an extraordinary temperament and is said to be Mr. Qiu's disciple? So can it be said that he has always lived in the palace before
After His Majesty the Emperor completely wiped out the influence of Prince Balang, he brought this young man to everyone during the war. The profound meaning...
Marquis Caroline was thinking in his mind, but Rody gradually lost his patience. Seeing a few flies surrounding Nicole... Damn, one of them looked more and more obscenely, Rody whispered to the old Marquis. Say hello and strode away.
Marquis Caroline was pondering his own thoughts, but Milo beside him frowned and said, "Uncle, what is there about Roddy that deserves your deepest thoughts?"
Marquis Caroline shook his head, took a deep look at his nephew, and said slowly: "Miro, you are the hope of our family's future, but your vision of people is still very poor. You must pay attention to it in the future. !”
"oh?"
The old Marquis nodded and said slowly: "Miro, I can tell you... we have dug up a treasure!" His eyes looked at the back of Roddy who was leaving. His voice was a little low, but he couldn't hide it. She was very excited: "This is the boy! I know you have always been arrogant, but you should pay attention to having a good relationship with him in the army! Remember, remember!"