Standing on the steps in front of the Holy Light Cathedral, Emperor Reinhardt was in a trance.
The afternoon sun was so dazzling that the emperor couldn't help squinting his eyes.
Pope Gregory's words were still echoing in his ears. Although he knew that these were words of discord and provocation, a thorn was still planted in Emperor Reinhard's heart.
It penetrates deep into the blood vessels, causing a tingling pain with every beat of the heart.
It was inconspicuous at first, but as time went by, it made Emperor Reinhard feel more and more unbearable.
Suspicion, this is a character trait that every high-ranking person who is full of control can't escape.
The gorgeous carriage started slowly, left the holy mountain, and returned to Phoenix Palace not long after.
Emperor Reinhard walked in with a heavy heart, and when he came back to his senses, he realized that he had unknowingly arrived at the Queen's bedroom.
After hesitating at the door, Emperor Reinhard finally walked in.
"... How about it, mother!"
As soon as he entered, Emperor Reinhard saw Princess Judy coquettishly huddled in Queen Midella's arms, and Prince Harrison was sitting on the sofa beside her.
Seeing Emperor Reinhard walk in, Prince Harrison quickly stood up and saluted, "Father!"
Princess Judy pouted and looked back at Emperor Reinhard eagerly, as if she wanted to ask for his help.
Emperor Reinhard smiled slightly and asked his daughter, "Judy, what do you want?"
Princess Judy immediately replied: "Father, we all heard that something happened to Cousin Vera, so we want to visit her in Winter City!"
The smile on Emperor Reinhard's face suddenly subsided, and he frowned and said, "You guys just came back from the outside, and you are in such a hurry to run to the north again? Could it be that Phoenix Palace is really inferior to Lion's Roar Castle?"
Queen Midara looked at her husband in surprise, and seemed to hear something else from his tone.
Seeing that her father did not support her, Princess Judy was so wronged that she almost shed tears.
But Emperor Reinhard didn't seem to intend to compromise on this matter, and ordered in a stern tone: "Judy, Harrison, you go out first, I have something to discuss with your mother."
"Yes." Prince Harrison nodded obediently, stepped forward to hold his sister's hand, and walked out.
Princess Judy also saw that her father was in a bad mood, so she didn't dare to say anything more, she stuck out her tongue quietly, put away the pitiful look she had just put on, and left sullenly.
Queen Midella changed her sitting position, and the tailored court dress perfectly showed every bump and undulation, weaving into fascinating curves. Her deep blue eyes stared at Emperor Reinhard, as if she could Piercing all the thoughts in his heart, the soft red lips curved a graceful arc, saying:
"What? Have you met Pope Gregory?"
Emperor Reinhard tilted his head slightly, as if avoiding his wife's scorching gaze, and said, "Yes."
"What did he tell you?"
Emperor Reinhardt recounted his conversation with the Pope, and finally added:
"I think what he said makes sense. Even if Gregory is the target that the northern and eastern borders want to deal with this time, they dare to challenge the spokesperson of the Supreme Lord this time. Next time, they may dare to challenge the royal family. Authority challenged!
Therefore, such behavior should never be tolerated, let alone encouraged. "
Queen Midella quietly listened to her husband's narration, and after a moment of silence, she asked in a concentrated voice: "So, are you planning to join the Pope to put pressure on the northern border?"
"Yes. Although I also want to take this opportunity to weaken the power of the church, Gregory is right. The behavior of the northern and eastern borders is extremely dangerous. I must not let them taste the success of challenging the current situation. The sweetness of order, otherwise, the hearts of the empire will be in chaos!"
"Then, have you ever thought that if you sided with the Pope this time, it would be a betrayal of the imperial aristocracy! From now on, will the San Lorenzo family continue to be regarded as the leaders of the aristocracy?"
Emperor Reinhard was suffocated suddenly, his face changed drastically, and after struggling for a while, he asked again: "Then what do you think I should do?"
"You are the emperor of the empire and the leader of the nobles. At such a critical moment, you must clarify your position and don't be fooled by Gregory's rhetoric!"
"but… "
"No but! If you don't want the San Lorenzo family to completely lose the support of the nobles, you must not betray at such a critical moment!
Of course, I also understand your concerns. This incident will indeed make the northern and eastern lords feel disobedient.
In fact, this is not difficult to solve. "
"How to solve it?" Emperor Reinhardt asked eagerly, his eyes brightened.
Queen Midella smiled slightly, and said: "You can follow the trend, publicly express your support for the action in the northern border, and ask the Pope to explain the murder of Duke St. Hilde."
"This is your solution?" Emperor Reinhard obviously couldn't understand his wife's suggestion, and his eyes were full of doubts.
Queen Midella calmly explained: "Think about it carefully, in this way, the behavior of the northern and eastern borders is no longer rebellion, but under your order, to attack the hypocrites in the church. A just act to attack!
Once this matter is done, all the merit and glory will belong to you, not the St. Hilde family.
Your prestige and authority will reach an unprecedented level. At that time, will you still be afraid that the lords will give birth to disobedience? "
"That's right!" Emperor Reinhard clapped his hands excitedly and shouted, "I was almost fooled by that old Gregory for such a simple truth!"
Queen Midara smiled slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, if you don't want to be confused by people with ulterior motives, you must figure out who is the enemy and who is the friend."
Emperor Reinhard nodded heavily, stepped forward and kissed his wife's smooth forehead, and said with a smile: "My dear, I have figured it out! St. Hilde is my most loyal friend! The damn church is is my worst enemy!
'The secular belongs to the nobility, and the faith belongs to the church'!
I have tolerated these guys for too long, the order of the empire should not be like this now!
This time, let us work together to completely drive the influence of the church out of the secular realm! "
Afterwards, he walked out in a hurry, shouting excitedly: "I'm going to arrange a public speech right now. I want to reveal Gregory's ugly face to the people of the empire, and I want to call on all the nobles and lords to fight for me. Let the glory of the Lord not be tarnished, let's clean up this corrupt and depraved church together!"
Seeing the back of Emperor Reinhardt going away, the smile on Empress Midella's face became brighter, but in her eyes, there was still a hint of hidden disdain.
(end of this chapter)