After I became a real young master, I became famous for my bad behavior

Xien knew that he not only wrote the location and reason of the invitation on the note, but also added this sentence at the end -

"I want to get along well with you."

In the Impes family, this sentence has two meanings:

When the Impers say this to each other, they will definitely say "I want to get along well with you in Impers (without the 'Impers')".

This really expresses the speaker's affirmation of the listener——

"I recognize your Impess identity. Let's get along well."

However, if an outsider says to Impes, "I want to get along well with you," what it means is:

"You are no match for me. Just wait and see."

This is an insulting remark.

(Sheen is helpless——

It seems that Impes is the same as Haines: a family has eight hundred minds...)

Think about Eric's situation:

“Eric is Jason’s illegitimate son, and logically he would have been killed by the current Duke long ago.

He knew very well that if he wanted to retain his identity as Impes, he would have to give the Duke some benefits: giving up the right to compete for the position of head of the family was undoubtedly the most direct benefit.

So for Eric, it’s more about subtle threats.”

"I want to get along well with you" is tantamount to a challenge to Eric.

What's more, Sheen belongs to Haines - everyone knows that Haines and Impes have different positions.

Naturally Eric was very wary of Sheen.

"It seems that this method of provoking is effective." Sheen was secretly delighted.

Although this method is indeed a bit stupid, but with Eric here, everything will be easy.

Sean put down the teaspoon in the tea and slowly explained to Eric:

"I mean it. If you feel I insulted you, I apologize. I really don't know much about Impes."

"hehe?"

Eric covered his mouth and smiled (Sheen was panicked):

"Not understanding enough?"

He felt that enough was enough——

I'm afraid you want to establish a good relationship with me and then steal the family secrets of Impes.

There was sweat on Xien's forehead:

This guy is more difficult to deal with than Bonnie...

"Then why did you come here in person after receiving this note?"

After hearing this question, Eric felt calmer:

"Since you said we should meet here, I must follow your invitation, otherwise I will leave a handle - as someone from the same Duke family, I think you must understand things like family reputation."

The last words are the key points:

"Everything I say and do must live up to the name of Impes, even though I am Impes's adopted son."

!

Sheen suddenly realized what Eric was implying -

Because when Eric said the word "adopted son", he deliberately emphasized the tone.

He was talking about Xi Lun!

"In other words, he is testing me and wants to know what I think of Xilon." Sheen understood Eric's hidden meaning.

Adopted Son...

Xien swallowed his saliva:

As an adopted son, Xilun would cause him trouble from time to time...

"(If I had just said 'Xiren is a waste', wouldn't Eric have laughed me to death??)" Sheen was helpless.

Xien looked at the person opposite him: it was Eric, who was of the same nature as Xiren, a collateral relative and adopted son...

Xien's eyes widened slightly:

"I know what Eric is testing me on..."

(Brainstorming begins)

The governance styles of Haines and Impes are different;

Since Atole adopted a son in order to make him his heir, and Xiren mistakenly believed that Xien came back to take his place and fight...

Then James will not accept collateral relatives in order to protect his own children.

Therefore, if Eric wants to convince James to adopt him as his son, he must offer absolute benefits:

Not only did he voluntarily give up his position as heir to Scott, he also promised the Duke of Impess to assist Scott, that is, to become the helper of the head of the family.

The Duke showed mercy and gave Eric a chance to show himself.

So he declared to the public that he was "avenging his father" and contacted those nobles in the north who seemed to be trying to please the current Impes family - the purpose was to find out one by one which nobles wanted to stab the current Impes family in the back.

When the time was right, Eric assisted the current Duke in dealing with those forces that threatened Impes.

After confirming that the external threat had been resolved, the Duke of Impes officially announced that he would adopt Eric as his adopted son, now known as the "Prince of Impes".

The eldest son of Impes has been working for the Impes family, and his achievements have been noticed by other family members.

Especially the Duke who praised him highly.

The Duke told the Duchess of Impasse:

"Ma'am, with a talent like Eric, Scott will make an excellent heir."

The Duke recognized Eric's abilities.

“In general, the obligation of Impes’ adopted son is to “assist the heir in safeguarding the interests of the family”, not to “fight with the real heir”.”

Sheen put his hands on the table, knowing that Eric might have mistakenly thought Sheen was trying to sow discord between him and Impes.

Of course, he smiled bitterly in his heart:

If Xi Lun had a bit of Eric's clear understanding, I wouldn't have to be on guard against him day and night...

(There’s no need to hide in this damn place)

Sheen got a headache when he thought about this polar contrast.

"what..."

Sheen thought about it and answered Eric's question like this:

"With all due respect, not everyone has your clear understanding. I also know what you are implying, but this is not a situation I can change...

“Although I am a member of the Haines family, this does not affect my admiration for you.

"In my opinion, you are an excellent Impes."

Eric was surprised to hear this answer -

"He didn't complain about Xi Lun's stupidity? Isn't it rumored that they have a bad relationship?"

Eric's mouth corners slightly raised, his eyes slightly sharper,

"Sean Haynes is interesting."

Eric's expression softened a little:

"You admire me?"

This was the first time someone had expressed appreciation for him in front of him since he became Impes's adopted son.

For some reason, Eric felt happy.

"I really mean it,"

Xien took a sip of tea, then slowly put down the cup and stated,

"Although I don't know much about the Impes family, there is one thing I know very well."

"Impress is the imperial sword of 'force' and 'wealth'. The principle of the survival of the fittest permeates the hearts of every family member. Even the Duke knows to 'eat' the 'prey' weaker than him and sit on the highest position himself.

"If adopted children and those of Imperius bloodline fail to prove themselves worthy of defending the Imperius name, they will be ruthlessly eliminated."

"nature,"

Sheen humbly stated,

“If I want to be Impes’ friend, I must show my talent.

"I am of Haines' blood, but that doesn't mean I have to follow your lead blindly. I just admire your code of conduct in my personal capacity, is that not okay?"