The emperor said calmly:

"In fact, if I hadn't suddenly wanted to talk to you, I would have let Everett preside over the entire arbitration meeting alone. This is also one of the rules of the arbitration process."

Li Luxiu looked at the emperor with a puzzled look:

“The arbitration process is mandatory. So why are you asking me what I think?”

"I just wanted to see if you were reasonable. Of course, you still have some conscience, and I'm glad you told the truth."

The emperor folded his hands over his chest, stood up, and then paced back and forth.

“In fact, even if the two duke families apply for arbitration, the judge must select royal family members who have no private connection with the plaintiff or defendant.

"You are related to Xi Lun by blood, and Catherine has been in close contact with Susan recently. For the fairness of the trial, both you and Catherine must perform mandatory recusation."

(But the queen is busy with official duties, so she can't do anything. This is still OK)

Li Luxiu realized it later and shrugged:

"That is to say, in fact, I don't even have the chance to sit on the judge's seat..."

The emperor could visibly notice that Liu Xuxu had relaxed completely - indeed, this case was too complicated.

(It doesn’t matter if you don’t accept arbitration)

"Yes," the emperor nodded.

"So really, the entire arbitration is up to Everett alone. You don't have to worry about it."

"Then why has your Majesty kept me struggling for so long?" Li Luxiu's eyes were fixed.

"I told you this is a test for you,"

The emperor said helplessly, "But as you said, if you refuse, the Lord and his men will find a way to contact Catherine. That will be even more troublesome...

"So you have to find a reason why you can't attend the arbitration."

Li Luxiu closed his eyes and thought for a while, then looked at the emperor with a meaningful look:

"It's alright, Father. I have an idea..."

The next day.

An explosive piece of news spread throughout the empire.

Emperor Lucidin Leonard Portia slipped while going down the stairs, but fortunately he was not seriously injured.

In order to save the emperor, the second prince, Lilucius Lyell Portia, used his body as a cushion, but not only did he dislocate his shoulder, he also suffered serious injuries.

On the doctor's advice, the emperor was able to continue handling official duties after a few days of rest.

However, Liu Luxiu was advised to recuperate in meditation for two months, and went to another palace for recuperation in the afternoon.

“You know what, Liu Xuxu really fell down, he wasn’t just acting!

When the emperor said goodbye to Liu Xuxu, he admired Liu Xuxu's courage very much: "This self-torture trick is outrageous..."

The stairs where the emperor had the accident were where Duke Haines walked!

Immediately afterwards, Haynes was subjected to a lot of verbal attacks. Naturally, during the preparation period for the arbitration, the staff who collected the data were not attentive:

"We are the defendants, but we have to help fabricate evidence. Who wants to do something against their conscience?!"

One more day.

A carriage stopped at the palace compound.

The flax-haired young man sitting in the carriage quickly got off and hurried to the palace to receive orders.

Da da da...

Li Luxiu left the palace for recuperation, and naturally the royal family who got the independent arbitration power of this case...

"Crown Prince, listen to the call!"

"According to the order."

Of course, it was the Crown Prince Everett Edinburgh-Portia who was recalled by the Emperor with an urgent letter.

Now, Haynes' plan to make Liu Luxiu do something was completely ruined.

-

Ivan's private residence.

Scott received a letter from Lady Impess:

"Scott,

Because Haynes proposed arbitration negotiations, the arbitration meeting was forced to be postponed to two weeks later.

Although we have prepared evidence for Haines, they must have cut off their retreat in the past. Well, your father and I will definitely be fully prepared, so you don't have to worry.

In order to defeat Haynes, we must not let go of this opportunity!

See you at the arbitration meeting~"

Scott held the letter in his hand, thinking:

It seems that Haines is still up to something... I just don't know whether Mom and Dad have completely preserved the evidence of their crime.

After all, many years have passed...

"Hi, Scott,"

Ivan smiled and held a uniform jacket in one hand, and then asked,

"You told me which one is suitable for me. I spent a long time choosing and found these two suits are more suitable for the place I'm going to."

"Where are you going?" Scott asked Ivan without even raising his head.

"Of course I'm going to watch the fun at your arbitration meeting." When Ivan said this, his eyes lit up.

Scott was stunned. He looked up at Ivan:

"Why are you joining in the fun? I have to ask you for leave."

After returning from the other world, under Scott's repeated questioning, Ivan admitted that he was also Eve - as long as Sheen's identity was not exposed.

"is it not OK?"

Ivan stopped smiling, but still held the uniform in his hand.

"This is an arbitration meeting concerning the two duke families. You wouldn't refuse me if I asked you to join in the fun, right? What's more, I (Eve) am your superior, and I must be responsible for your personal safety."

Then, Ivan said dejectedly:

"I don't want what happened to Xi Lun to happen again... They treated Xi En like that, and now they're trying to mess with you. Who knows what they'll do when they're so angry and embarrassed!"

Of course, Ivan's real idea is:

"Of course I'm here to see Haines' joke. I'm determined to watch this fun!"

"Uh..."

Scott raised his head slightly and thought carefully.

"What you said seems to make sense. Moreover, things are not developing as Haines hoped.

"You've heard about it, right? The original judge was the Second Prince, but he fell and broke his bones, so the Crown Prince was temporarily replaced."

"Ah."

"Of course the emperor would not let a fake prince who has no blood relationship with him judge this matter."

Ivan nodded: "I think this is a good idea. The Crown Prince is indeed more reliable."

"Besides, Everett is my man! In order to avenge me, he will definitely punish Haines!"

Scott stared at Ivan for a long time, and finally relented:

"Well. Since you're pretty, I'll take you with me. But you have to sit with me at the plaintiff's table and don't run around."

Ivan nodded happily:

"I know - ah, I won't run around! Please make a decision quickly. Which of these two sets of clothes is suitable for me?"

Scott looked at it carefully and continued:

"Let's go with the light-colored one. Your silver hair looks better in light colors.

"But I suggest you wear a dark vest inside and a dark accessory outside, so it will look more formal."

"Oh, okay," Ivan lifted up the light-colored uniform and took a look.

"It's not difficult to match them together anyway."

(Of course, it’s not difficult for Garmin only)

“Hahaha…”

Scott clasped his hands together and looked at Ivan meaningfully, "You said that too lightly, didn't you...?"

It was hard for Yuye not to think about his own difficulties:

"For someone like me who only wears the same clothes all year round, matching clothes is a nightmare.

Fortunately, now women can dress as men and don’t need to match with gold and silver jewelry, otherwise…”

Scott watched Ivan walk away humming a tune while holding his uniform jacket. He became curious:

"I suddenly became curious about Ivan's fashion sense."

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