As night fell, the streets of Yulong City gradually became quieter.
A luxurious carriage stopped at the entrance of Sebastian Manor, the door opened, and Colin led Princess Judy out.
The butler of the manor hurried forward to greet them, and led the two distinguished guests all the way to the master's study.
Here, the three consuls of the Senate have gathered—Sebas St. Hilde in the north, Dulles St. Landers in the south, and St. Grian in Crete in the west.
After some greetings and greetings, several people were seated separately.
The maids brought coffee and desserts, and then walked away quietly.
Princess Judy sat on the sofa, trying to put on a serious look, but the nervousness and greenness were all seen by the old foxes present.
But Ke Lin beside her exuded an irresistible and powerful aura that enveloped the entire study, and made the three consuls dare not make any mistakes.
Colin took a sip of coffee, his cold eyes slowly swept across the three consuls present, and then he said:
"Everyone, I summoned you this time to discuss the issue of the heir to the throne."
The three consuls looked at each other, and then Consul Sebastian said:
"Count Angelet, what's your opinion on this matter?"
"I think the order of succession should be followed. Since Prince Harrison was deprived of the right of succession due to the murder of Gregory, Princess Judy should inherit the throne."
All three of them looked as expected, and at the same time, they all cast their eyes on Princess Judy sitting beside Ke Lin.
In fact, in their view, Colin's move has already made a big concession.
Because they originally thought that Colin was going to overturn the previous ruling of the Senate and forcibly put Prince Harrison on the throne.
Now pushing Princess Judy has shown enough respect for the Senate, and it will not cause too much public opinion storm.
The three exchanged glances again, and then said:
"Count Angelet, we also agree with your opinion. However, according to our understanding of the current political situation, if the Senate votes, I'm afraid Princess Judy may not be able to succeed smoothly."
Colin frowned, wondering:
"With the three of you joining forces, can't you influence more than half of the elders?"
Consul Dulles sighed and said helplessly:
"Count Angelet, the consul's influence on the elders is not as great as before. After all, since the old man Heidegger implemented the reform of the Senate, the consul is no longer tenured for life."
Only then did Colin come to his senses, and quickly took a sip of coffee to cover up his embarrassment—
Because this reform of the Senate was actually suggested by him to Prime Minister Baron Heidegger.
At that time, he was repeatedly frustrated in the Senate in order to let Vera inherit the Duke of the North, so he came up with this idea to weaken the power of the consul. Unexpectedly, in the end, it became him who lifted a rock and shot himself in the foot.
Judging from what the three of them meant, the elders under their command might have been drawn in and divided by other forces.
As for the other two realms, the Consul of the Crimson Flame Land is dead, and the Consul of Imerson in the East Realm has a grudge against Ke Lin. In the chaos of Bailu City, Ke Lin killed Imerson's younger brother, Knight Ivan.
The elders of these two realms, Colin is really not sure how to win them over.
Coupled with the current rumors in Yulong City that Prince Harrison and Princess Judy are not the biological children of Emperor Reinhardt, and the illegitimate children of Emperor Reinhardt who are coveting, perhaps Princess Judy may not be able to succeed. throne.
Colin thought for a while before putting down his coffee cup and asking:
"Which illegitimate children are the most threatening to Judy now?"
Consul Sebastian thought for a while and said:
"There should be three, Norman, the illegitimate son of Lord Creek, the Minister of War, Reggie, the illegitimate son of Knight Pamela, the commander of the Royal Dragon City Guards, and Ryan, the illegitimate son of Earl Lloyd, the Minister of Finance.
The forces supporting these three are currently the strongest, and they are likely to pose a threat to Princess Judy. "
"Norman, don't worry. The Minister of Military Affairs, the Marquis Creek, has already approached me, and he will support Princess Judy to inherit the throne." An imperceptible coldness flashed in Colin's eyes, "As for the other two... I will also deal with it good."
The three consuls looked at each other a few times, and didn't ask what Colin meant by "deal with it", so they nodded and said:
"Okay, Count Angelet, then we tentatively plan to hold a meeting of the Senate in three days. I wonder if this time is appropriate?"
"Can."
After saying this, Colin stood up, took Princess Judy's little hand, and left like this.
After leaving the manor, he looked at the coachman and said:
"To the chancellor's estate."
"yes."
The carriage went all the way west, and after passing through three blocks, it soon arrived at its destination.
Ke Lin led Princess Judy out of the car, and after reporting her identity, she was welcomed into the living room by the butler.
"My lord, Your Royal Highness, please rest for a while, I will report to the master."
"good."
Princess Judy sat on the chair, shaking her feet, looking around the living room, but soon lost her patience, and couldn't help but say:
"Teacher, how do you plan to persuade Earl Lloyd to stop supporting his illegitimate son to compete for the throne?"
Colin smiled slightly and said:
"I'll make an offer he can't refuse."
Princess Judy blinked suspiciously, probably because she didn't understand what an "unrefusable condition" was. Just as she was about to ask again, she heard footsteps outside the door.
Immediately, a woman in palace attire walked in slowly.
Her facial features are beautiful and exquisite, her eyes are blue and pure, her red hair is tied into a lady's bun, and she exudes a mature and graceful temperament.
"Aunt Keshia."
Hearing Princess Judy calling the other party's aunt, Colin knew that the person in front of him should be Countess Lloyd and the cousin of Emperor Reinhardt.
That's right, she was also the lover of her cousin and gave birth to him an illegitimate child...
"Ms. Kexia." Colin suppressed distracting thoughts, got up and greeted.
Kexia first stepped forward to give Princess Judy a hug, then curtsied to Colin, and said with a smile:
"Count Angelet, it's so late, what can you do for my husband?"
Colin frowned slightly, and asked, "Is Earl Lloyd inconvenient now?"
"I'm really sorry, Lloyd, he suddenly felt unwell tonight and went to bed early, so..." Kexia's soft voice could easily win the man's sympathy, "Earl Angelet , if you have anything, I can pass it on to you."
Colin sneered in his heart, he would never believe such nonsense.
It seems that Earl Lloyd is determined to support this illegitimate son in his fight for the throne.
"In this case, I'll come back another day." After Colin finished speaking, he pulled Princess Judy and walked out.
Kexia personally sent the two of them outside the manor, and kept apologizing along the way, as if she really felt guilty for her husband's faux pas.
After getting into the car, Colin told the driver:
"Go back to Phoenix Palace."
Princess Judy looked at Colin with a gloomy face, and said doubtfully:
"Teacher, are we not going to see Knight Pamela?"
"No, let's go back and rest."
Colin knew that Knight Pamela, the commander of the Imperial Guard, was the younger brother of Prince Leahy, and it was even more impossible for him to give up the fight for the throne.
Earl Lloyd, Knight Pamela.
Since these two are ignorant of current affairs, don't blame him for being rude!
(end of this chapter)