If it wasn't for personal experience, Xia Zuoyi would not believe that His Holiness the Pope would have such a childish side...
He touched his reddened forehead, and pursed his lips: "...I have already told you what happened this morning, and it's not my fault..."
"Who made you suddenly want to... That's what Orville saw last night."
Xia Zoe was also very depressed.
He suddenly let Eggman jump out just to stop what Orville was going to say next, but who would have thought Orville would end up...
"No wonder he asks me those questions in the hallway."
Seeing that Xia Zuoyi pouted unhappily, Segalot's forehead turned a little red due to the force, and the end of his eyes also rose to a crimson, and he looked rather pitiful...
He couldn't help but leaned forward again, put a kiss on Xia Zuoyi's lips, and whispered, "It's my fault, darling, don't be mad at me."
"Next time, we're in a place no one can see..."
Xia Zuoyi pushed him away when he heard the words, and glared at him again: "There is no next time!"
Don't think too beautiful!
He hummed, too lazy to pay attention to the Pope.
With deep eyes, Segalot lifted Xia Zoe's hair with one hand and said, "A beautiful rose will always attract countless bees and butterflies..."
"I wish I could put you in my garden, surrounded by airtight..."
"But I know you won't like it."
He slowly took Xia Zuoyi's hand, kissed the back of his hand, and asked softly, "So, when will you give me a definite answer."
My... little rose.
…
Early the next morning.
Segalot went to the Holy Church again because he had something to do. Not long after he left, Archbishop Paul came to the Shire Hall.
He said: "Lord, Your Majesty ordered me to send me a gift."
Xia Zuoyi wondered: "What gift?"
Paul held up the bottom of the box with one hand and opened it with the other—the flannel-backed box contained an exquisitely crafted and luxurious-looking gemstone brooch.
This gemstone brooch is made of gold and silver with the sun and moon as the base, and a dazzling and beautiful red gemstone is set in the middle.
This ruby is meticulously crafted into layers of blooming roses, as if plucked with the morning dew, with a vivid and authentic beauty.
Xia Zuoyi couldn't help but pick it up and take a closer look, not showing love in his expression.
Seeing this, Paul said: "Lord, this is a gift that His Majesty ordered people to start making a long time ago."
"Ruby is extremely difficult to find, and such fine workmanship is even more difficult to make, and it takes more time to complete the process..."
"Your Majesty, I hope you like it, and you can wear this jeweled brooch to the King's engagement dinner tonight."
Xia Zuoyi touched the raised pattern on the gem brooch with his fingertips and nodded in agreement.
…
The location of the engagement dinner was in the palace, and it was destined to be brightly lit tonight.
Xia Zuoyi changed into a suitable dress that had been modified. The red gemstone supported by gold and silver was more dazzling against the light white dress.
He walked out of the room and came to the hall, during which he was sincerely praised by Burali, the leader of the Kadi tribe.
"The ruby is really very suitable for you, Lord Desinia. This finely carved rose symbolizes the emblem of your family."
"I think the person who gave this gift must be very attentive."
"Thank you." Xia Zuoyi smiled and said, "I really like this gift."
Bradley said: "Ruby is a symbol of nobility and love. I wonder which lady gave you this gift?"
Xia Zuoyi: "...Cough, ruby is also a symbol of benevolence. People also think that wearing a ruby will lead to health, longevity, wisdom and wisdom... "
"Leader Bralee, the person who gave me this gift is not a lady, but a man."
Bradley scratched his head embarrassedly when he heard the words: "Sorry, I don't know much about gems."
"I heard that in the Saint Air Empire, the royal family and nobles will use rubies as a witness of marriage, so I thought..."
He thought it was some noble lady who was using the ruby to show her love to Lord Desinia.
Xia Zoey said nothing.
At this time, other people came to the hall one after another.
Orville glanced at the gem brooch on Xia Zoe's chest, and his brows could not help frowning, and then his eyes stopped on the sun and moon, which symbolized the god of creation.
- A red rose is held in the middle of the round sun and crescent moon, and he has to think that this is a gift specially sent by the Pope.
Later, he asked, and it was indeed confirmed.
"What are you thinking?" Archibald saw that Orville was distracted again, and he couldn't help but stepped forward and said, "It's time to go."
Orville said: "It turns out that just saying good night is not enough..."
Archibald: "What good night?"
"No, it's nothing." Orville shook his head, and then walked towards the door of the Sherry Hall.
Archibald followed inexplicably.
…
In front of the palace gate leading to the banquet hall, the second prince Ken, who has become a prince, came out to greet the guests in person.
Princess Renner stood behind him with a smile on her face.
I have to say that Princess Lennard was lucky to be born in the imperial royal family, because she had two very good older brothers and did not marry her out for the benefit of the imperial royal family.
Of course, it is also fortunate that the old king abdicated early, otherwise, the wedding of Lennard would be held first.
After welcoming a guest again.
Renner asked in a low voice beside Ken: "Did Big Brother really think about it? After tonight's engagement banquet, he will marry Samuel and make her the queen of the empire..."
Ken replied: "Renal, the decision of the eldest brother will not change. Besides, it has already come to this point. Do you think it will change?"
"But Samuel doesn't like Big Brother, what she likes is..."
Renner suddenly stopped his mouth, bit his lips with a dark expression, and there was a hint of imperceptible complaint in his tone: "Samier personally ran to the door of the Holy Church to block people to express her affection after the news of the marriage was announced... "
"She didn't even think about how big brother's face would look like."
Ken turned his head and said, "It doesn't matter who she likes."
"The royal family's marriage does not require affection. For the eldest brother, this wedding is just a means of consolidating power."
"As for who she likes..."
"Lennall, you must know that Samuel Phoebe has no choice, but you are different. You are the most noble princess in the empire. My eldest brother and I both hope that you can marry the person you love."
loved one...
Renner didn't know who to think of, her face flushed red.
The distinguished guests of the Sherry Hall arrived shortly after.
Xia Zoe got off the carriage and walked into the palace with Orville, Archibald and others, and Ken greeted him at the entrance of the hall.
When the others approached, he said, "Lennard, bring Lord Desinia, the Grand Duke and others to the banquet in person."
Renner nodded: "This way, please."
She was wearing a warm red dress, and the hem of the long skirt swayed like water waves, as if there were red ripples, delicate and beautiful.
And between her soft and beautiful blonde hair, a rose hair accessory made of fabric was pinned to the end of her hair, which was exquisite and conspicuous.
Lenael's makeup is delicate, and she is sprayed with a fragrant rose perfume that symbolizes passion.
Orville couldn't help staring at her for a few moments, then looked away lightly.
The banquet hall was already lively at this time. The decoration inside was exquisite, showing the atmosphere and luxury of the royal family. The surrounding area was decorated with flowers, and the aroma of flowers and red wine was permeated everywhere.
Intoxicatingly powerful.
After Xia Zuoyi stepped into the hall, a lot of secret sights were cast over without a trace, and the discussion sounded.
"I heard that Miss Phoebe was sent into the palace by her father, Marquis Galli, today, and she was extremely reluctant along the way."
"Afterwards, His Majesty talked with her and exchanged a condition before letting this Miss Phoebe come over and get engaged."
"What conditions?"
"The hall for her engagement dinner is full of red roses."
"Do you know what this means?" The man who spoke smiled pointed to the roses that were collected and picked with great difficulty: "The representative emblem of the Desinia family is the rose, the rose of thorns."
"Ah this... Your Majesty can agree..."
"It can be seen that these two are not really getting married." The man whispered: "...It's just a wedding that represents the interests of the royal family, so wish it well."
The man was immediately attracted by the very conspicuous red gem brooch on Xia Zuoyi's chest, and he couldn't help muttering: "The rose really suits this lord."
"I heard that roses are planted around his castle, even in the nearby cities... Isn't this just surrounded by roses..."
"Yeah." Someone sighed inaudibly: "This lord is also a beauty... Is it a rose beauty?"
…
Xia Zuoyi ignored the sights and the vague discussions around him. He turned around and looked around, but he didn't find the figure of His Majesty the Pope.
Does it have to wait until the king's engagement feast officially begins
Archibald brought him a glass of wine at this time, the wine swayed slightly, and the glass glowed with a beautiful color.
He said, "Little Zoey, it's time to try to learn to drink when you're an adult. Don't reject me like you did before this time."
Xia Zuoyi took the wine with a smile and said, "Just have a drink."
In addition to the sweet wine, the wine at the engagement dinner is also mixed with vodka, which has a lot of flavor.
In addition, the waiter specially placed tools for bartending in one part of the hall as a pastime for the nobles.
Xia Zuoyi drank a glass of wine made from vodka, and his cheeks were dyed a crimson color, which was quite attractive and attracted more attention.
Fortunately, after a while, a waiter said, His Majesty the King and Miss Phoebe arrived.
The author has something to say: Second shift, good night~
Xia Xia: Well, the brooch is very beautiful, so let's wear it.
Bradley: Wow, the ruby of love.
Grand Duke: It turns out that just saying good night is not enough.
Archibald: ? ?
Pope: The rubies sent out before and the rubies sent out now are not the same thing, you know.
Xia Xia: I know, I know.