"Lily Esther?"
In the mansion of Earl Hongyuan, Lorraine Hill spoke in surprise.
"That's right, it's normal that the two of you haven't heard of it before. She comes from a small noble family in the southern part of the empire. When your Majesty went to the south, they met at a banquet by chance, and then fell in love with this girl."
"Three years ago, when His Majesty held a wedding, I was fortunate enough to attend, and our family provided the cakes for that day's wedding." Li Lin explained.
"Wait a minute, is the Lily Esther you mentioned a little petite, with caramel-colored hair, or a graduate of Emenas." Roland Hill asked one after another.
Li Lin thought for a while and then nodded, "Yes, did Miss Lacey know Her Majesty the Queen before?"
"It's an acquaintance, a friend, because we studied at Emenas together before." Lacey nodded.
"I see."
Li Lin looked at the 17-year-old blond girl in front of him, and secretly calculated that Her Majesty the Queen had graduated for several years, and this one said that she had studied together, so she still looked young at her age.
Shaking his head and ignoring the magical and taboo topic of a girl's age, Li Lin introduced the situation in the capital.
"Now, I don't recommend you to go to the capital, because the martial law in the capital is so severe that it is extremely easy to be involved in the death of Your Majesty and become an innocent victim." He said that in the past few months, the bloodshed in the capital has trial event.
"Has no one stopped De Rosa's atrocities now?" Listening to Li Lin's description of the situation, Aitesi couldn't sit still. She still had many friends in the capital and was very worried about the situation.
"Currently, only Her Majesty the Red Queen and Her Royal Highness Edron can command De Rosa in name. However, Her Majesty the Queen is relatively weak, and I am afraid that she would not dare to conflict with De Rosa. And Her Royal Highness Edron is currently quelling the rebellion in the south. "
"The targets of the rebellion were the nobles who revolted in the south, because they were dissatisfied with the empire's ceding of their territory and believed that the empire was too weak. It's a pity that if the fight continues, the empire will only shed more blood and see no hope."
"For the sake of the overall situation, the Empire signed a surrender truce, which is a choice in line with the situation. But when it comes to one's own interests, it is difficult for people to remain rational, so I am afraid that His Royal Highness Edron is also very depressed in this rebellion." Li Lin analyzed the current situation.
"What about the other great aristocrats, what is the current attitude of the four major dukes, the head of the aristocracy?"
"Duke of the Southern Red Dragon, Archduke Baska died in battle. Because of his sudden death, there is no successor. At present, all the children are competing for the family property, and two of them have joined the rebel army, and the territory is in chaos."
"The Duke of Raven in the North, the Trey family sent tens of thousands of troops in the expedition. After the defeat of the war, they will no longer increase their troops. Currently, they are curled up in the cold north and keep a low profile."
"The Duke of Griffin in the West, the Salius family was originally the marriage object of the former crown prince. Although he reached a settlement with His Majesty in the coup d'etat, the relationship between the two parties can only be said to be normal. During the expedition, only the vassals in their own territory can freely choose whether or not to Participated, I did not join it myself. Currently entrusted by His Royal Highness Edron, to lead troops to defend the southern border of the empire to prevent a sudden attack by Crancia.”
"Duke Unicorn, Archduke Landsworth was dissatisfied with the royal family because his daughter disappeared in a coup a few years ago. He has been treated coldly these years, and he did not even send a single soldier to the expedition."
"Looking at the recent news from the Duke of Landsworth's residence, the Grand Duke is still the same as in the past. He doesn't want to worry about the troubles in the empire. I'm afraid he won't send troops to support the imperial family."
After talking about the basic situation within the empire, Li Lin picked up the teacup in front of him and slowly drank it. The black tea seemed to contain sugar and had a faint sweet fragrance.
"It sounds complicated." Athey put her arms on her knees, her ears drooping slightly between her blonde hair. As a genie, she is not interested in these political schemes.
"Hehe, Her Royal Highness Aitexi shouldn't be so worried. Although there will be power exchanges within the empire, it is estimated that after the change of hands, it will also appease everyone's health, and will not involve the elves." Li Lin comforted a little.
"That's all it takes." Athey replied, then looked at Li Lin.
"By the way, is there any news about my sister, how is Atheia doing?"
"Princess Atheia is a celebrity in the empire today. She was promoted to Sequence 7 a few years ago. Although she did not participate in the imperial expedition, she also assisted the local army in resisting very well during the counterattack. Signing the armistice brought some favorable timing."
"At that time, the news of His Majesty's death was suppressed by the palace, and only the messenger was sent to secretly notify His Highness Edren on the front line, and asked him to reach a contract with Crancia as soon as possible to prevent the other side from knowing about His Majesty the Emperor's death."
"Hey, did my sister get promoted so quickly? If I were in the Western Continent, I would probably be the same as her." Aitesi felt that she was at a loss. Obviously they are twins, but now the other party is a lot stronger than himself.
"Don't worry, Her Royal Highness, I believe you will catch up soon." Li Lin comforted him briefly, then patted his palm and asked the maid at the door of the hall to come over and refill the tea.
The three drank some black tea, and after a short break, Li Lin invited the two to have lunch.
"Thank you Li Lin then." Athesi agreed generously, and then dragged Lorraine to take a walk in the garden of the mansion first.
"A lot of things have happened." Athey was wearing light sandals walking among the stone paths covered with fallen leaves, with fresh woods and hillsides beside her, and there were still traces of rainwater.
"Yes." Lorraine Hill nodded, she was a little worried about her former friends coming, and she didn't know how much the war had affected them.
If you have a chance, help if you can. Now that Clancy has developed steadily, she is much more relaxed, and she no longer has to do everything herself.
"Let's sit here, Lacey~" Athey jumped up when she saw a thick and suitable horizontal branch, and then waved to the blond girl below.
The girl looked at the pure elf in the forest, and also smiled and jumped up, as if being carried by the wind, slowly fell down among the branches and sat down.
In this way, the two of them leaned together, sitting on the high branches, looking across the courtyard and the street, overlooking this beautiful white harbour.
Compared with other places, the waves here are very gentle, the draft is deep, the tidy port is full of sailing cargo ships, and there are occasional shouts from the pier in the distance.
What a peaceful and peaceful harbour.
After having lunch at the mansion of Earl Hongyuan, Athey and Roland Hill returned to the mansion where they stayed and stayed in Wanglong Harbor for two more days.
In the past two days, they have arranged for the crew members who came with the ship. They will temporarily stay in Wanglong Port for 1-2 years, and then take the ship back to the Eastern Continent after bringing the east-west route to stabilize again.
After dealing with these little things, and when it was time to leave, Athey invited Roland Hill to go to the Emerald Forest with her.
"I'd better go back first, after all, too many things happened." The girl was standing on the dock wearing a light white sun hat, holding another girl with dragon horns by her hand.
"Then I'll see you next time~, by the way, this is for you." Athey took out an elf-style pendant, which was filled with emerald-colored translucent gemstones, surrounded by metal like vines, and its shape was lifelike , like a blooming flower.
"In the future, you can use this to come to the Emerald Forest to find me, just say it's my friend, and the other elves can generally recognize it, so that you won't be embarrassed."
"Thank you." Roland Hill nodded, then thought about it, and took out a small sign with the pattern of lacquer night flowers on it.
"You can come to Hopeland to find me when you are free. Although I may not be there, if you go there for a short stay, someone will notify me."
"Okay, I've wanted to go to the Seven Kingdoms of Xuehua for a long time, and now I won't be fighting, I guess I can go on a good tour." Athey took it happily, and then waved to Roland Hill.
"See you next time, Lorraine, and Little Yeling."
"Goodbye~" Eidolon and Roland Hill waved together, and then watched Athey and Irene walk into the distance.
"Next, we have to start our journey." Roland Hill looked at Eidolon beside him.
Today, Ye Ling did not wear the oriental long dress before, but put on a rather refreshing summer dress. She was wearing an off-shoulder short-sleeved T-shirt and denim shorts that fit her body. Her white healthy calves and knees were directly exposed, running and jumping briskly in the sea breeze.
In the western continent where the industry initially developed, this kind of canvas used for jeans quickly became popular everywhere because of its durability and strength. However, because most of the people who chose it were city and dock workers, nobles and rich people rarely used it. Wearing such clothes would be immodest, or not dignified enough.
But Ye Ling didn't seem to care about this, as long as it was comfortable. Since the awakening of the dragon's blood in the body, this little guy has more and more ideas and opinions of his own. There are very few elders in Yefu who can control her. It is estimated that Luolan will obey a little.
In the bottom of the sea, although the time is close to stagnation, the dragon blood in Ye Ling's body seems to be much more stable and controllable, and now the wings on the back can be retracted actively, only showing the two small dragon horns on the forehead. Usually exposed directly outside, occasionally covered with a hat.
"Hey~" She walked in front of Roland Hill, stepped on the rocks of the pier with ease, jumped up, and then landed on the straight line. Looking at his accurate movements, he turned to look back at Roland Hill, as if he was a proud child waiting to be praised.
"Eye Spirit is amazing~" Roland Hill responded with a smile, then approached the girl, and the two advanced side by side.
"When Ye Ling was at school, did you hear Bumantha say where her home is?"
"Sister Bumantha? Let me think about it." Eidolon blinked, but quickly gave up.
"Well, I can't remember, I usually remember to eat Sister Bumansha's biscuits."
"Giggle, yes, in fact, Bumansa occasionally mentioned that she was in a small town near Wanglong Port."
"But recently, I inquired a little and got some news." Roland Hill held down the brim of his hat in the sea breeze, and then continued to speak to Eidolon.
"Bumansha's home is in a small town 30 miles north of Wanglonggang. She spent a period of time in Wanglonggang two years ago, but now she's back. Do you want to go see it together?"
"Of course, I also miss Sister Bumansha." Ye Ling raised his hand.
"I'm thinking about the good things that Sister Bumansha made. She usually takes care of you and Lily." The girl said jokingly.
"Hey, that's the same reason, but Sister Bumansha is really good." In school, except for Lorraine, who was closest and favorite, Bumansha occasionally managed Yeling.
The other people, Letis and Alena couldn't beat her, and Vimiya had always been very low-key and peaceful.
"That's the decision. Let's find a carriage first. After all, this is an empire, so it's better to keep a low profile, and don't change into flying at will."
"Hmm." Ye Ling answered briskly.
Two days later, Roland Hill and Eidolon got into a hired carriage.
The light carriage was driving on the path between the fields. Under the command of the coachman, two horses pulled the carriage through rolling hills and woods, and gradually came to a peaceful town.
Looking at the neat large square wheat field outside the window, the golden wheat ears and leaves are undulating in the wind like waves, the smell of dry grass is coming from the nose, and some dragonflies are rising and falling in the field.
The ruts rolled over the gravel and loess-covered roads, with regular small bumps, carrying passengers closer and closer to the town ahead.
The houses built of white, light yellow, Chu red, and multi-colored bricks slowly come into view. Such houses are built along the hillside and look soft and comfortable as a whole. Next to the house is a wooden shed for raising livestock, some of which are mooing and waving their tails.
Wang Wang~
As soon as the carriage stopped at the entrance of the town, two big yellow dogs ran over from the fields where the wheat bunches were piled up and kept chirping on the side of the road.
"fool-"
After Ye Ling got off the carriage, facing the two big dogs barking at her in front of him, his pale black eyes suddenly widened, and a frightening sound came from his mouth.
woohoo~
The two dogs seemed to be very frightened, they hid to the side with their tails between their tails and whimpered, and turned back as they walked, as if they were afraid that the little guy would catch up.
"hey-hey."
Tweet ~ Just when Ye Ling was a little proud, a slightly fatter Dai Ju also flew out of the carriage and landed on top of Ye Ling's head, squatting on her hat.
"Stupid Dai Ju, come down." Ye Ling trotted forward a few steps, then stretched his hands above his head, ready to catch the fat bird.
Tweet! Dai Ju also spread her wings and kept her balance on top of Ye Ling's head, but was quickly grabbed by Ye Ling's wings and hugged her down.
Holding the restless little guy firmly, Ye Ling trotted back to the carriage again. At this time, Roland Hill was walking down with a skirt, and a blue-black crow was standing on his shoulder.
The blond businessman gently blocked the sun with her hands and looked at this peaceful field and town from a distance. From time to time, the sound of animals chirping could be heard in the distance.
"Luo... Sister Lacey, how about we eat roast chicken tonight." Ye Ling excitedly lifted Dai Ju, who was caught in his arms.
"This guy is so fat, it will be too late if he doesn't eat."
"啾啾~(I'm not fat)" Dai Ju struggled hard.