Thank you for your hospitality, Her Majesty
Work related
It is necessary to deal with various departments and be familiar with the interpersonal relationship of nobles and important officials.
Moreover, even if there are some flaws in this kind of banquet, most of them will not have a substantial impact on the host, at most it will be discussed among the nobles for a period of time.
But Hua Tu doesn't want to be discussed at all. Although their personalities are quite different from Hua Ce's, the siblings are very similar except that they don't want to fail.
There are still two days left before her birthday, Hua Zu finally confirmed the details today, and finally returned to the palace before dinner, ready to have a meal with her brother and sister.
It's just that when she returned to the Jintu Palace restaurant, she only saw Huajian.
This is really too rare, Huazheng was always the first one to run towards her when she returned to the palace, but she disappeared today, causing Huatu to blurt out before she had time to hide: "What about the brat?"
Seeing her elder sister's dusty appearance, Hua Jian asked Hua Zheng the first time she saw her, and she couldn't help joking, "Sister, brother hasn't seen you for a month."
Seeing that he was narrow-minded, Hua Cui felt a little anxious, "I, I just didn't see her being weird. Hua Zheng is thinking so much, God knows what the hell she's doing."
Because of Hua Zheng's participation, the siblings had no chance to spend time alone for a while.Dining together today is a bit of a novelty.
"It seems that you still know Xiaozheng very well. She is probably going to prepare a birthday present."
Hua Tuo was stunned, and subconsciously said: "Gift, does she have money?"
Under the dual constitutional monarchy system, the royal family usually controls a lot of wealth, and the royal family of the prosperous dynasty is no exception.The pocket money of the prince and princess was directly given by the king before their awakening, and the amount was relatively random; during the period from awakening to adulthood, they can obtain 1000 million control rights from the royal budget every year according to the regulations; When they come of age, they no longer enjoy this privilege and instead receive tax-free fiefdoms.
That is to say, if the king does not start a small business, each prince and queen can get 6000 million start-up funds, and then rely on these as the principal to accumulate wealth.As the name suggests, a tax-free fief means that a prince who runs a company on his own fief enjoys the benefits of tax reduction and exemption. Generally, he has no right to interfere in politics, and his children inherit the tax-free fief.
Of course, there are always exceptions to everything. For example, Hezhou used to be Hua Yuanqing's tax-free fiefdom, but now it is almost completely under his control.
Of course, Huazheng also gained the right to control the annual quota of 1000 million after awakening, but the review of the royal family's budget expenditure has always been troublesome, and she has been in the tower for the past few months, so she has no time to apply at all, so Huachui asked this question.
"I guess not. I heard that her pocket money was reduced to 200 million by her father, and she can only take it out at the end of the year."
Blossom was shocked again, "There is such a thing? Why didn't I know?"
The 1000 million has been reduced to 200 million, and when she becomes an adult, it will only be in the early 1000 million, and she can hardly buy a bigger house in the imperial capital, "Of course you don't know, my father didn't discuss with the Ministry of Finance, but directly related the increase of Xiaozheng's amount. When it is in his own account, he will transfer it to Xiaozheng, and I only know about it from Xiaozheng."
Not discussing with the Ministry of Finance means that the money was still given to Hua Zheng in name, but most of it went into Hua Yuandu's pocket in the end.
Hua Cui was almost stunned by his father's shamelessness—it was unheard of for a majestic king to be greedy for his daughter's pocket money, wouldn't it make people laugh when it spread?
"What did father think? Is he short of this money? How did the kid react?"
The first queen's natal family was strong, and she left a lot of wealth for her two children after her death. Therefore, Huachui and Huajian's property is far more than the little pocket money every year.After Huacui was 16 years old, he took over part of the joint property with his younger brother to run the test hands, which earned him quite a bit of income.
So in her eyes, 200 million is too insignificant.
"Xiaozheng didn't mention it before, and she doesn't seem to care very much. If she didn't worry about preparing gifts this time, I wouldn't know."
Hua Jian can feel that Hua Zheng really doesn't care about money, but he just doesn't know whether the other party treats money like dirt or simply has no concept of money.
"Then she doesn't have any money in her account?"
Whether she is a princess or a sentinel of the inner tower, Huazheng does not need money for food and clothing.But nowadays, online shopping is very developed, and virtual goods and services are even more numerous, and such expenses need to be paid by themselves.
Hua Tuo doesn't have much free time, but has many membership identities, and the monthly membership fee is nearly 20. It is really hard to imagine Hua Zheng's living conditions.
"It is said... father will give her [-] pocket money every month."
Hua Jian couldn't help but blush for Hua Yuandu when she said it, and now the living expenses of ordinary college students are about 20 a month.Before he and his sister woke up, they had [-] pocket money every month.
"One, one thousand?"
For ordinary children, [-] as pocket money in the case of food and accommodation is certainly not bad.But the social circle of noble children is there, even if it is just children's expenses, it must not be underestimated, so under normal circumstances the basic unit of pocket money is [-].
In other words, Huazheng didn't have any friends and was always in the tower, so it didn't cause too much trouble.
Hua Jian lowered her eyes and nodded, "It's really only one thousand. I checked her account, and it's only more than 2000 yuan in total."
It's too miserable, the dignified second princess of the empire has more than 2000 yuan all over her body, and she can't even afford lunch in the Imperial Capital Building, it's really too miserable.
Even if you are only 13 years old, this is too inappropriate.
The flower clusters were silent for a while, and they couldn't eat any more.
"With her little money, what birthday present do you prepare?"
The necklace that Hua Tuo gave to Hua Zheng cost more than 300 million yuan, not counting the price of the rough gemstones, but compared to her overall wealth, this is really nothing.She didn't think that the other party should give her an equivalent gift, but just felt that... Huazheng was so pitiful and asked her to buy a gift for herself, and she was under too much pressure.
Hua Jian could tell what she was thinking by looking at her sister's expression, and she couldn't help laughing: "Sister, you don't have to worry too much. The important thing about a gift is your heart, and many gifts don't need much money. Anyway, I am I'm looking forward to Xiaozheng's gift, so you can wait for it with peace of mind."
Hua Tuo gradually understood that since Hua Zheng entered the inner tower, her younger brother and her have become closer and closer, and now they have completely become a group, pushing her out instead.
"Who said I'm worried about that brat? I just, I just think that my father is so unkind, will Huazheng have any complaints in her heart?"
"Xiaozheng won't do it."
"Hmph, you know her that well?"
Hua Cu didn't know why she was very annoyed by her younger brother's firm tone. The two got along in Neita for a long time, and their relationship was growing day by day, but she, her biological sister, lost her tacit understanding.
The twins may really have a tacit understanding, and Hua Jian is sensitive to her sister's jealousy towards whom she doesn't know.
"Yeah, I know Xiaozheng quite well, so I also know that she really likes you, sister."
Chapter Directory Secret ([-])
On July 7, the 23th birthday party of the twin stars of the Empire was grandly held in the Empire State Building.Many celebrities in the imperial capital were invited to go, and the TV station also carried out live reports outside the building according to the practice of previous years.
Times are changing. Although the royal family of the prosperous empire still holds great power, it has also made many concessions in the historical trend.As the times change, the image of the royal family is also slowly changing, from a mysterious and majestic one standing high in the clouds to a gentle and friendly existence, so "showing off" has become one of their ways to win people's hearts.
All kinds of expensive means of transportation were parked at the entrance of the Imperial Capital Building, and almost all the celebrities in the Imperial Capital gathered together today.Compared with the year-end dinner, the verification of the identity of those who participate in the birthday party is more relaxed.
At [-]:[-] p.m., the princess and the prince, dressed in grand gowns, came to the entrance of the hall to welcome the invited guests in person.
Huayuan was very low-key when he was the second prince. Unlike his elder brother who was raised as the crown prince since he was a child, he rarely appeared in front of the public.So for a long time after he inherited the throne, the people had no sense of belonging to the king.
Compared with His Majesty the King, the Queen is better known.The Shen family and the Du family used to be known as the twin pillars of the empire. After the Du family gradually declined, the Shen family was in full swing. The father of Shen Shiqing and the father of the queen Shen Peiqing served as the marshal and prime minister of the empire respectively, and the name of the two pillars belonged to the Shen family.
Shen Peiqing is the only daughter of the Prime Minister. She has shown extraordinary bearing and openness since she was a child, and there are countless rumors and anecdotes.After graduating from Imperial University, she became a media worker, often speaking out for disadvantaged groups, and constantly put forward political opinions that are beneficial to people's livelihood.
Of course, speaking out for the people in many cases means opposing the interests of the aristocracy.Even the well-known prime minister had a headache for this daughter and "threatened" several times to sever ties with her.
The old kingdom admired her very much, and personally made a marriage contract for her with the then Crown Prince Hua Yuanqing.It's just that what happened later was too dramatic. Kiyoshi Hanahara listened to wrong information and failed to undergo strict review and investigation. He shot more than 100 civilians as terrorists on the spot, causing a world-shocking tragedy.
When the royal family tried their best to cover up the facts, Shen Peiqing posted a divorce statement to the media, which became one of Hua Yuanqing's helpers in losing her inheritance rights.
At that time, the people regarded her as the conscience of the empire, and the crown prince was replaced, but Shen Peiqing still became the queen after all.It can be said that when Huayuan first became king, all the positive images were brought by his wife.
After Shen Peiqing became the queen, she devoted herself to charity. Although she changed her staunch image in the past, she was still very popular among the people.Therefore, Huachui and Huajian have attracted much attention since their birth.
With the birth of their children, the image of Kingdom's loving father gradually became known to the public.Set the half-day of the day of the child's birth as a legal holiday, and raise charitable donations for the orphans at the birthday banquet.More and more people are beginning to know that His Majesty is different from his elder brother. He is a gentle and kind king who loves his children and cares about the people.
This is undoubtedly a successful publicity, and the mastermind behind it is Queen Shen Peiqing.With Hanahara's prestige still intact, the kingdom finally gained a little foothold due to its popularity among the people.
Therefore, the birthday party of Huachui and Huajian has extraordinary significance not only for them, but also for Huayuan Capital, the royal family, and even the entire prosperous empire.
"There is no abnormality in the first area."
"There is no abnormality in the second district."
"There is no abnormality in the third district."
……
Not far behind the flower clusters and the flower Jane stood a tall and handsome sentinel in a black suit.While being vigilant about the situation around him, he listened carefully to the safety feedback from various areas in the headset.
Mettler is solely responsible for the security work of the birthday party.As the personal bodyguard of the crown prince, he has experienced many things in the past six months.Personal danger is second, but it is the complicated interpersonal relationship that disturbs him.
Not only was Mettler born as a commoner, but his parents were both immigrants, so although he was very capable, he had no chance of promotion.Mettler is a man of integrity and has ambitions in his heart. Knowing that his official career is difficult, he has never been discouraged.
Although Huayuan Jiangque belongs to the Air Force, the tactics and strategies used by space battleships are all inherited from the Navy, so he also stayed in the Navy for several years.He has taken a fancy to Mettler since then, and after he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, he brought him directly from the military headquarters.
It is ridiculous to say that the crown prince of the empire has no reliable sentinel guards.But personal guards are really not that easy to choose. Not only must they be capable, loyal and firm, but they must also have the awareness to defend the crown prince in times of crisis. Huayuan Du and Huayuan Jiangque seem to have no suitable candidates.
At this moment, Mettler, who has no background, entered the field of vision of the two.Although the ability of A+ is not top-notch among sentries, his physical enhancement skills are very suitable for guarding duties.
From an ordinary naval lieutenant to the crown prince's closest personal guard, as long as Mettler and the princess are not surprised, he will surely rise to the top in the future.But that accident was not an imaginary danger. Many people even thought that they had predicted the doomsday of His Majesty and Princess.
Because of all kinds of things here, there are those who flatter him, those who win over him, and those who warn him.Mettler just wanted to complete his task well and turned a blind eye to all of these.
"Received, continue to be vigilant, and report immediately if there is any situation."
The Imperial Capital Building is heavily guarded today. After all, there are heavyweights from all walks of life and even foreign guests. If you don't pay attention, it will cause big problems.
When representatives of the Shen family, Shen Shihe and Shen Shiming arrived, there was a small climax on the scene. The brothers and sisters of the Shen family were as popular as the twins of the royal family in the Sheng Dynasty Empire.The elder brother Shen Shiming is the only sentinel among the younger generation who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Duke Hua Ce, while the younger sister Shen Shihe is approachable and extremely academic, which is very unique among the noble ladies.
The siblings didn't stay at the door for too long, Shen Shihe gently hugged the flower clusters before leaving, "Vinegar, you are really dressed like a flower peacock today, hahaha."
Her Royal Highness listened to her friend's gloating words in her ear, she was so angry that she almost wanted to roll her eyes, but she had to maintain an elegant and decent smile, gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "We'll wait and see when it's your birthday."
The reception ends at [-]:[-], and by [-]:[-] the guests on the list are almost complete.But there was one more person who came late - Huazheng traveled alone this time, and did not arrive early with the two of them.
Seeing the anxiety in her elder sister's eyes, Hua Jian leaned close to her and comforted her in a low voice: "Sister, don't worry too much. I contacted Xiaozheng just now, and she said that she will be here soon."
Blossom gave him a weird look, as if about to say something, another suspension vehicle had already stopped over there.The logo of the Imperial Military Industry on the car body and the royal family emblem make it clear at a glance the identity of the passengers - the second princess, who has never appeared in front of the public, appeared in front of the camera for the first time.
"Everyone who is watching the live broadcast, the second princess, the girl who got off the car now is the second princess of the empire!" The reporter turned the camera to the direction of Huazheng while explaining passionately, "As you can see , Your Highness has an appearance that is not inferior to that of her elder sister. With her flowing short hair, snow-white skin and jewel-like eyes, she looks like an elf who has fallen into the world..."
Following the reporter's commentary, the camera took various close-up shots of the little princess in a white dress. People who watched the live broadcast were surprised to find that this little highness could not find any flaws even though she was exposed to such a lens—even though she was white and red. Hitomi is somewhat weird, but only from the perspective of beauty, it really does not live up to the reputation of an elf.
"I just received a report at the scene. It turns out that our Second Princess awakened and became a sentinel not long ago. My God, she is a female sentinel that has not appeared in the Sheng Dynasty Empire for hundreds of years. Everyone is looking at her now. She is slender and thin Does your body feel differently?"
There were quite a few TV reporters at the scene, but this reporter's impassioned commentary was particularly eye-catching, and even the flowers could vaguely hear her report.
If she hadn't been sure that she didn't have the habit of sleepwalking, Her Royal Highness would even have wondered if this was the draft that she bought for her, and even wrote it herself.
Although most of it is true, isn't that exaggerating too much?The little devil's tail doesn't know where to go.
"Sister!" Huazheng has grown a lot in the past few months, although she is still a bit shorter than the flower cluster wearing high heels, but it can be clearly seen that she is transforming from a girl to a girl, "Brother Ajian. "
In front of the public, the harmony of the royal family is very important.
Blossom convinced herself, put on the most amiable expression, and opened her arms to embrace her.Huazheng's eyes lit up, and she hugged her tightly.
"Sister, I miss you so much."
The flower cluster was rubbed against by her furry head, and she said angrily, "I didn't see you coming to see me, so I just talked about it."
It was a two-day holiday, not to mention the first night, Huazheng never appeared in the Palace of Brocades in the next two days, but the flower clusters were all remembered by her.
Huazheng was not guilty, and said with a smile, "I want to see my sister too, but I'm afraid that I accidentally leaked my birthday present, so I dare not go to see you...I want to give you a surprise."
When Hua Cu thought of her poor pocket money of 2000 yuan, her heart throbbed.
"I'm not looking forward to your gift..." Her Royal Highness felt that her statement was ambiguous before she finished speaking, and she rarely changed her words seriously, "What I mean is, it doesn't matter if you don't give it, you don't need to waste money."
Huazheng let her go for a while, looked at Huajian, with a clear look, and said with a smile: "Brother Ahjian said something to you, right? It's okay, I don't usually need money. And don't worry , That gift didn’t cost much.”
Flower Cluster Consciousness saw through her worries, and she couldn't help but blushed slightly: It's annoying that children are too smart!
Chapter Directory Secret ([-])
No matter what the gift is, it cannot be given at the gate anyway, let alone opened at the banquet.There are still guests who haven't arrived yet—Hua Ce hasn't arrived yet, and Hua Tuo has to wait for a while, so she sends her younger sister to go in first.
Hua Zheng already has the demeanor of a noble lady, with a confident and energetic smile on her face, which is far from the appearance of being bullied at the beginning, but Hua Cui sighed after seeing it.
The little ghost really has some skills, why did he fall into her way?
Seeing her leaving back, Her Royal Highness felt a little upset for some reason.I was worried about not having enough pocket money just now, but now I gritted my teeth and spoke up.
Hua Ce finally came, bringing his fiancée with him, but for some reason his expression was a bit dignified, not at all the leisurely time for attending a birthday party.
He was the last one to arrive, and he didn't intend to make things difficult for his cousin.After going through such an ordeal before, he also calmed down a lot.Although the rift between him and his father is getting bigger and bigger, but it is a blessing in disguise to embrace a beautiful woman, and he is no longer decadent and depressed.
During these days, he was suspended from work at home. Apart from being busy with his marriage with Alyssa, he was also actively investigating the Lens incident with his past contacts, which really made him find out some clues.
Some people who escaped from the Lance meeting sneaked into the imperial capital of the Sheng Dynasty not long ago.
He originally thought that this group of scientific research nerds must not know how to hide their whereabouts, but he didn't expect that there were experts among them, and he couldn't catch them no matter what.Moreover, the private search was no better than in the past, and Hua Ce was determined to avenge his shame on his own, and refused to let others intervene. The progress of this matter was a bit slow.
He was so focused on this these days that he almost forgot that he was going to attend the banquet today, which wasted time.
It's not that he doesn't know the tricks of Hua Tuo sending flowers into the tower, if he did it before, he would be furious.But firstly, when he was decadent, Huacuanhuajian had a lot of affection for him, secondly, Alisa was the female officer next to Huacui, and the two of them were matched today thanks to her, and thirdly, he had conflicts with his father, and his brother and sister were firm. Supporting him wholeheartedly is really not the time to turn your face for an outsider.
Besides... besides, he has more important things to do, a bigger shame to wash away.
Hua Ce turned a blind eye to the matter of Hua Zheng, letting Hua Cuu Hua Jian breathe a sigh of relief.I just thought that Hua Ce's encounter might really be a blessing in disguise, and from now on, brothers and friends will respect each other, so there is no need to have any grievances again.
Hua Ce has a dignified appearance and extraordinary appearance, and Alisa is beautiful, gentle, graceful and generous. Standing together, they are a perfect couple.
Hua Tui was no stranger to the two of them when they met, and joked: "Alyssa... now she should be called cousin sister-in-law. She hasn't seen her beauty for a while, and it's even worse than before. She really looks like a woman who pleases herself."
Alisa smiled lightly when she heard her making fun of herself, "Your Highness is always good at teasing people."
Alyssa is different from Xia Xin in terms of identity, and because of Hua Ce's love for her, Hua Tuo treats her more casually and often jokes with her on weekdays.
"Xiao Tu, don't bully your cousin sister-in-law."
Hua Ce stood beside her in a full posture of protecting his wife, and Hua Jian also smiled, "I've never seen Brother Ce you are so nervous, okay, my sister and I have left all the guests inside to wait for you, let's go in first .”
Although Duke Huace is the son of the previous crown prince, even ordinary people know that his relationship with his siblings is very harmonious.The four of them entered the hall chatting and laughing. Since the media were not allowed to enter, the grand ceremony of this live broadcast came to an end.
The atmosphere in the hall was very warm, and the specifications of the birthday banquet for the twins of the empire were more grand than those of His Majesty today.Hanahara wanted to avoid suspicion and not have an extravagant reputation, but the birthdays of the two children have always been linked to charitable donations, and if they are more ostentatious, they will not be offended.This year, the princess cut the budget in half and included it in fundraising.
It's not the first time for Flowers to celebrate their birthday, and they gave an opening speech with ease, thanking all the guests first, and then talking about fundraising and other matters.After going through a set of procedures, my face became stiff from smiling, and my legs hurt from standing.
Drinks and food were delivered sequentially, and many new flavors were added this year, which won praise from guests.
Hua Jian never showed her face in front of people very much, so naturally she left such matters to her sister.After he sat down for a while, he felt that something was wrong, looked around and suddenly found that the flower kite was nowhere to be seen, and felt inexplicable.
Hua Ce sat at the same table with him, his expression seemed very natural, Hua Jian tried hard to calm down, and hurriedly called the waiter to inquire as he left the table.
As an S-rank sentry, Hua Ce has extremely keen five senses, and there are only a handful of people in this hall who can compare with him.As soon as he came in, he noticed that Hua Zheng was not there, but he didn't know what kind of tricks their siblings were selling. At this time, seeing Hua Jian's expression was not right, he paid attention to it, and strengthened his hearing a little.
"Didn't you see the second princess come in?"
The doorkeeper said that he saw Hua Zheng going out, but he never saw her come in again.
"Where did she go?"
"I don't know about this, but there was a female waiter leading the way at that time, and the second princess may have gone to pick flowers."
People come and go today, although Huazheng's appearance attracts people's attention, all the people here are famous people, any one of them can catch people's attention, she is not so conspicuous in it, it is understandable that the waiter didn't notice it for a while.
It stands to reason that there is a waiter to guide the guests when they go out, so it is absolutely impossible for them to get lost.Huazheng had been away from the table for too long, Huajian could only feel her brows twitching.His sister is still on the stage now, so he had to contact Mettler first and ask the guards to help keep an eye on the whereabouts of the kite.
Hua Ce looked at the flower clusters on the stage and listened attentively.Hua Jian is indeed a well-trained guide in the inner tower, and has already built a barrier to isolate the prying of the sentinels.But outside the hall, he heard other movements in the imperial capital building.
Hua Ce's gaze suddenly brightened, and a cold light flashed in his green eyes.
"Xiao Ce?" Seeing her lover standing up suddenly, Alisa couldn't help but wonder, "What's wrong with you?"
Hua Ce smiled at her, "It's okay, I'll go to the bathroom, you can eat at ease, I'll be right back."
Alyssa didn't suspect him, and Wen nodded with a smile.
It was a smile of trust, tolerance and dependence, and Hua Ce was full of motivation and energy for this.
He has a noble status, he was once full of ambition, his eyes were high above the top, and everyone except his uncles and brothers and sisters would respect and fear him when they saw him, except Alisa.She can always see his fragility and bravery at a glance, and she can always comfort him in the least damage to his self-esteem.He doesn't need the sympathy of others, but the tenderness of Alyssa.
His father was ashamed of him, and others were waiting to see his jokes. Only Alyssa asked for his safety.He knew that the other party was the one he had been waiting for all his life, even if it was just for her, he would stand up again.
Although the big somersault this time caused Hua Ce to win the heart of his lover, on the other hand, it also caused more desire and resentment in his heart.
If his failure is because he is not strong enough, because of his negligence and immaturity, he is willing to accept it and work hard to correct it.However, if his failure was deliberately designed by someone, he must let the other party know what it means to be desperate.
The maid walking in front was tall, with a straight figure and well-proportioned steps. Hua Zheng followed behind her unhurriedly. Seeing that there was no one around and the hanging garden outside could be seen faintly, she said unhurriedly. : "Sister, it's just a bathroom, is it that far?"
The Imperial Capital Building has a total of 320 square meters, and the banquet only occupies two floors, but for the sake of safety, [-] to [-] floors are covered.This is the result of the flower cluster in order to cut the budget. In previous years, it had contracted the entire Imperial Capital Building.
In order to strengthen protection, the ten floors use special elevators, and the air walkways with other buildings are also blocked, and security personnel are secretly watching almost everywhere.
But obviously, the defense of the road leading to the sky garden in the west area was cleared at some time.
The maid who was walking in front stopped, and the surroundings became extremely quiet for a while.Her pause was very short, just for a moment, and the next moment, she disappeared as if suddenly disappeared in place.
Huazheng retreated unhurriedly, dodging the pricking needles that were attacked by the opponent's short stature.
The maid's appearance was very ordinary, and she was easily forgotten in the crowd, but she was very skilled, with speed and strength that ordinary people could not possess. She was obviously a well-trained sentry.
However, today's female sentinels in this world can count on one hand, and their identities are not enough to do this kind of business here, so this person is probably a man disguised as a woman.In terms of modern technology, this is really not a difficult task.
"You don't usually do this kind of infiltration mission, do you? You haven't changed your habits. How did you hide it from the security personnel?"
Huazheng smiled quite calmly, her feet were erratic, and she flicked around in the not-so-small aisle, so that the other party didn't even touch the corner of her skirt.
The sentinel dressed as a maid was expressionless and didn't answer. The needle in his hand was nearly [-] centimeters long, and the needle pierced between the neck of Huazheng.
Sentinels seldom use simple thermal weapons in fights, because their five senses are sharp and their bodies are strong, and ordinary shooting weapons can rarely hit the target.
Huazheng has already seen that the needle handle is equipped with an injection device, and it is fatal to be stabbed, but if there is something in it, it is not necessarily so.
The other party obviously came prepared, and the target was not the flower cluster but her.
"Did the professors send you here?"
Hua Zheng was petite and slender, but her speed and strength were incomparable. Although the opponent moved swiftly, the long needle that was stabbing again was easily caught by Hua Zheng's two fingers, and she couldn't break free no matter what.
"Hmm... the smell of this inhibitor is really familiar." The girl sniffed at the needle tip in front of her eyes, and smiled coquettishly.
The sentinel dressed as a maid finally showed a horrified expression, let go of the needle in his hand and stepped back far away, saying something hurriedly in a low voice.
The vegetation in the center of the Hanging Garden was suddenly swayed by the strong wind, as if something stirred the air.
"Even stealth helicopters are used, have the professors found a new patron?"
Huazheng tried a few words, but the other party never responded. She shook her head helplessly, "I intend to let you go, after all, today is my elder sister's birthday. But if you are stubborn, I can't Save your life."
The opponent's expression was visibly vigilant, but he still showed no sign of retreating.Huazheng sighed, the pupils that were originally as clear and bright as jewels suddenly seemed to melt away, soaking the whites of the eyes into an extremely intense scarlet.
"Hella."
There was neither a spiritual body nor the slightest movement. Following her low words, the sentry suddenly opened his eyes in pain as if something had strangled his throat. He covered his neck with his hands, as if unable to breathe. generally.
Huazheng glanced out of the window lightly, but the wind there gradually became weaker, and there was no trace of it anymore.The support staff obviously saw that the situation was wrong and already retreated. Could the remaining one be kept for interrogation?
No, let him die.
After all, it's not time to let my sister know about it.
Chapter Directory Secret ([-])
Almost at the same time Hua Ce sensed the abnormality, Mettler also noticed a strange movement somewhere in the building.But his first priority is to protect the flower clusters, especially under abnormal circumstances, and he can't leave her side no matter what.
He quickly contacted the security personnel in the area, but found that the other side was already busy, and immediately assigned other people to check.During the dispatch, he also saw the figure of Hua Ce leaving very clearly.
Before confirming the crisis, this kind of matter should not be publicized. One will cause panic, and the other will cause chaos at the banquet, which will hinder the reputation of the flower cluster. It is best to solve it secretly.
Several sentries in charge of security rushed to the scene at the same time, and Hua Ce moved even more quickly.
Huazheng looked at the sentry in front of her with a blank face, and suddenly there was a movement between her eyebrows, as if the opponent's body had been pounced on by some huge beast, it smashed the glass heavily and fell into the sky garden, and then disappeared strangely in an instant. trace.
The opponent's needle was still in her hand, Huazheng thought for a moment, grabbed the handle without hesitation and stabbed herself fiercely, then fell weakly and sat on the corner.
After all, Hua Ce was far away, and soon a nearby sentinel rushed to the scene. Seeing a little girl with white hair sitting on the ground, she recognized her identity at a glance.
"His Royal Highness!" Hua Zheng clutched the wound on her left arm, with blood overflowing between her fingers. The sentry was well-trained, and while guarding the surroundings, she quickly reported to Mettler.
When Hua Ce arrived at the scene, there were already two security personnel present, one was taking care of Hua Zheng, and the other was investigating the situation.
"What happened? What happened?"
When he saw the kite, his face was no longer very happy, only now was different from the past, so he didn't get angry.
"My lord, someone pretended to be a staff member and sneaked into the banquet. His Highness just happened to point him out as a guide, and when he was spotted halfway through, he hurt His Highness and fled away."
Hua Ce glanced at the injured Hua Zheng, and gave a low snort of disdain.
A huge mental power erupted here just now, faintly similar to those sentinels he encountered back then.
"Where did the person go? What does the other party look like?"
Hua Zheng seemed to be seriously injured, pointed to the broken window with difficulty, and said weakly: "He probably sensed that you came and broke outside. It was a sentinel dressed as a maid."
"Search for me!" Hua Ce didn't bother to listen anymore, regardless of his lack of command authority on the scene, he ordered in a strong tone, "Send people over here, and they must be caught!"
Fortunately, Mettler has sent someone over after receiving the report, and knowing that Hua Ce is also on the scene, he ordered everything to follow his command in order to avoid conflicts.
Everyone obeyed, but the sentinel who was the first to spot the zither did not leave, and knelt beside the zither nervously to treat the wound.
"What are you doing? Didn't you hear the order?"
There was anger in Hua Ce's brows, and the sentinel said nervously: "Your Excellency, but His Highness's injury..."
Sentinels carry emergency medical supplies with them, and usually small wounds can be treated with haemostatic spray without serious problems.But Huazheng's wound was not big, but the bone was deeply visible, and the blood flowed profusely.
"It's just a small injury. She is also a sentinel herself. Since she can escape from the opponent's hands, is she still afraid of this injury?"
Huazheng's already fair skin was now as white as silver paper, and said weakly, "Brother, don't worry about me, go and carry out the mission, I'm fine."
The sentinel hesitated for a moment, but in the end he couldn't resist Hua Ce's coercion, so he had to stuff the hemostatic spray into Hua Zheng's hand.
"Your Highness, Captain Mettler said that the medical staff will be here soon, so you don't have to worry."
Hua Zheng nodded to him, and Hua Ce sneered even more when he saw this scene.
"Xiaozheng!" Hua Jian hurried over after receiving the notice from Mettler, and was almost caught in front of her eyes.
Moreover, even if there are some flaws in this kind of banquet, most of them will not have a substantial impact on the host, at most it will be discussed among the nobles for a period of time.
But Hua Tu doesn't want to be discussed at all. Although their personalities are quite different from Hua Ce's, the siblings are very similar except that they don't want to fail.
There are still two days left before her birthday, Hua Zu finally confirmed the details today, and finally returned to the palace before dinner, ready to have a meal with her brother and sister.
It's just that when she returned to the Jintu Palace restaurant, she only saw Huajian.
This is really too rare, Huazheng was always the first one to run towards her when she returned to the palace, but she disappeared today, causing Huatu to blurt out before she had time to hide: "What about the brat?"
Seeing her elder sister's dusty appearance, Hua Jian asked Hua Zheng the first time she saw her, and she couldn't help joking, "Sister, brother hasn't seen you for a month."
Seeing that he was narrow-minded, Hua Cui felt a little anxious, "I, I just didn't see her being weird. Hua Zheng is thinking so much, God knows what the hell she's doing."
Because of Hua Zheng's participation, the siblings had no chance to spend time alone for a while.Dining together today is a bit of a novelty.
"It seems that you still know Xiaozheng very well. She is probably going to prepare a birthday present."
Hua Tuo was stunned, and subconsciously said: "Gift, does she have money?"
Under the dual constitutional monarchy system, the royal family usually controls a lot of wealth, and the royal family of the prosperous dynasty is no exception.The pocket money of the prince and princess was directly given by the king before their awakening, and the amount was relatively random; during the period from awakening to adulthood, they can obtain 1000 million control rights from the royal budget every year according to the regulations; When they come of age, they no longer enjoy this privilege and instead receive tax-free fiefdoms.
That is to say, if the king does not start a small business, each prince and queen can get 6000 million start-up funds, and then rely on these as the principal to accumulate wealth.As the name suggests, a tax-free fief means that a prince who runs a company on his own fief enjoys the benefits of tax reduction and exemption. Generally, he has no right to interfere in politics, and his children inherit the tax-free fief.
Of course, there are always exceptions to everything. For example, Hezhou used to be Hua Yuanqing's tax-free fiefdom, but now it is almost completely under his control.
Of course, Huazheng also gained the right to control the annual quota of 1000 million after awakening, but the review of the royal family's budget expenditure has always been troublesome, and she has been in the tower for the past few months, so she has no time to apply at all, so Huachui asked this question.
"I guess not. I heard that her pocket money was reduced to 200 million by her father, and she can only take it out at the end of the year."
Blossom was shocked again, "There is such a thing? Why didn't I know?"
The 1000 million has been reduced to 200 million, and when she becomes an adult, it will only be in the early 1000 million, and she can hardly buy a bigger house in the imperial capital, "Of course you don't know, my father didn't discuss with the Ministry of Finance, but directly related the increase of Xiaozheng's amount. When it is in his own account, he will transfer it to Xiaozheng, and I only know about it from Xiaozheng."
Not discussing with the Ministry of Finance means that the money was still given to Hua Zheng in name, but most of it went into Hua Yuandu's pocket in the end.
Hua Cui was almost stunned by his father's shamelessness—it was unheard of for a majestic king to be greedy for his daughter's pocket money, wouldn't it make people laugh when it spread?
"What did father think? Is he short of this money? How did the kid react?"
The first queen's natal family was strong, and she left a lot of wealth for her two children after her death. Therefore, Huachui and Huajian's property is far more than the little pocket money every year.After Huacui was 16 years old, he took over part of the joint property with his younger brother to run the test hands, which earned him quite a bit of income.
So in her eyes, 200 million is too insignificant.
"Xiaozheng didn't mention it before, and she doesn't seem to care very much. If she didn't worry about preparing gifts this time, I wouldn't know."
Hua Jian can feel that Hua Zheng really doesn't care about money, but he just doesn't know whether the other party treats money like dirt or simply has no concept of money.
"Then she doesn't have any money in her account?"
Whether she is a princess or a sentinel of the inner tower, Huazheng does not need money for food and clothing.But nowadays, online shopping is very developed, and virtual goods and services are even more numerous, and such expenses need to be paid by themselves.
Hua Tuo doesn't have much free time, but has many membership identities, and the monthly membership fee is nearly 20. It is really hard to imagine Hua Zheng's living conditions.
"It is said... father will give her [-] pocket money every month."
Hua Jian couldn't help but blush for Hua Yuandu when she said it, and now the living expenses of ordinary college students are about 20 a month.Before he and his sister woke up, they had [-] pocket money every month.
"One, one thousand?"
For ordinary children, [-] as pocket money in the case of food and accommodation is certainly not bad.But the social circle of noble children is there, even if it is just children's expenses, it must not be underestimated, so under normal circumstances the basic unit of pocket money is [-].
In other words, Huazheng didn't have any friends and was always in the tower, so it didn't cause too much trouble.
Hua Jian lowered her eyes and nodded, "It's really only one thousand. I checked her account, and it's only more than 2000 yuan in total."
It's too miserable, the dignified second princess of the empire has more than 2000 yuan all over her body, and she can't even afford lunch in the Imperial Capital Building, it's really too miserable.
Even if you are only 13 years old, this is too inappropriate.
The flower clusters were silent for a while, and they couldn't eat any more.
"With her little money, what birthday present do you prepare?"
The necklace that Hua Tuo gave to Hua Zheng cost more than 300 million yuan, not counting the price of the rough gemstones, but compared to her overall wealth, this is really nothing.She didn't think that the other party should give her an equivalent gift, but just felt that... Huazheng was so pitiful and asked her to buy a gift for herself, and she was under too much pressure.
Hua Jian could tell what she was thinking by looking at her sister's expression, and she couldn't help laughing: "Sister, you don't have to worry too much. The important thing about a gift is your heart, and many gifts don't need much money. Anyway, I am I'm looking forward to Xiaozheng's gift, so you can wait for it with peace of mind."
Hua Tuo gradually understood that since Hua Zheng entered the inner tower, her younger brother and her have become closer and closer, and now they have completely become a group, pushing her out instead.
"Who said I'm worried about that brat? I just, I just think that my father is so unkind, will Huazheng have any complaints in her heart?"
"Xiaozheng won't do it."
"Hmph, you know her that well?"
Hua Cu didn't know why she was very annoyed by her younger brother's firm tone. The two got along in Neita for a long time, and their relationship was growing day by day, but she, her biological sister, lost her tacit understanding.
The twins may really have a tacit understanding, and Hua Jian is sensitive to her sister's jealousy towards whom she doesn't know.
"Yeah, I know Xiaozheng quite well, so I also know that she really likes you, sister."
Chapter Directory Secret ([-])
On July 7, the 23th birthday party of the twin stars of the Empire was grandly held in the Empire State Building.Many celebrities in the imperial capital were invited to go, and the TV station also carried out live reports outside the building according to the practice of previous years.
Times are changing. Although the royal family of the prosperous empire still holds great power, it has also made many concessions in the historical trend.As the times change, the image of the royal family is also slowly changing, from a mysterious and majestic one standing high in the clouds to a gentle and friendly existence, so "showing off" has become one of their ways to win people's hearts.
All kinds of expensive means of transportation were parked at the entrance of the Imperial Capital Building, and almost all the celebrities in the Imperial Capital gathered together today.Compared with the year-end dinner, the verification of the identity of those who participate in the birthday party is more relaxed.
At [-]:[-] p.m., the princess and the prince, dressed in grand gowns, came to the entrance of the hall to welcome the invited guests in person.
Huayuan was very low-key when he was the second prince. Unlike his elder brother who was raised as the crown prince since he was a child, he rarely appeared in front of the public.So for a long time after he inherited the throne, the people had no sense of belonging to the king.
Compared with His Majesty the King, the Queen is better known.The Shen family and the Du family used to be known as the twin pillars of the empire. After the Du family gradually declined, the Shen family was in full swing. The father of Shen Shiqing and the father of the queen Shen Peiqing served as the marshal and prime minister of the empire respectively, and the name of the two pillars belonged to the Shen family.
Shen Peiqing is the only daughter of the Prime Minister. She has shown extraordinary bearing and openness since she was a child, and there are countless rumors and anecdotes.After graduating from Imperial University, she became a media worker, often speaking out for disadvantaged groups, and constantly put forward political opinions that are beneficial to people's livelihood.
Of course, speaking out for the people in many cases means opposing the interests of the aristocracy.Even the well-known prime minister had a headache for this daughter and "threatened" several times to sever ties with her.
The old kingdom admired her very much, and personally made a marriage contract for her with the then Crown Prince Hua Yuanqing.It's just that what happened later was too dramatic. Kiyoshi Hanahara listened to wrong information and failed to undergo strict review and investigation. He shot more than 100 civilians as terrorists on the spot, causing a world-shocking tragedy.
When the royal family tried their best to cover up the facts, Shen Peiqing posted a divorce statement to the media, which became one of Hua Yuanqing's helpers in losing her inheritance rights.
At that time, the people regarded her as the conscience of the empire, and the crown prince was replaced, but Shen Peiqing still became the queen after all.It can be said that when Huayuan first became king, all the positive images were brought by his wife.
After Shen Peiqing became the queen, she devoted herself to charity. Although she changed her staunch image in the past, she was still very popular among the people.Therefore, Huachui and Huajian have attracted much attention since their birth.
With the birth of their children, the image of Kingdom's loving father gradually became known to the public.Set the half-day of the day of the child's birth as a legal holiday, and raise charitable donations for the orphans at the birthday banquet.More and more people are beginning to know that His Majesty is different from his elder brother. He is a gentle and kind king who loves his children and cares about the people.
This is undoubtedly a successful publicity, and the mastermind behind it is Queen Shen Peiqing.With Hanahara's prestige still intact, the kingdom finally gained a little foothold due to its popularity among the people.
Therefore, the birthday party of Huachui and Huajian has extraordinary significance not only for them, but also for Huayuan Capital, the royal family, and even the entire prosperous empire.
"There is no abnormality in the first area."
"There is no abnormality in the second district."
"There is no abnormality in the third district."
……
Not far behind the flower clusters and the flower Jane stood a tall and handsome sentinel in a black suit.While being vigilant about the situation around him, he listened carefully to the safety feedback from various areas in the headset.
Mettler is solely responsible for the security work of the birthday party.As the personal bodyguard of the crown prince, he has experienced many things in the past six months.Personal danger is second, but it is the complicated interpersonal relationship that disturbs him.
Not only was Mettler born as a commoner, but his parents were both immigrants, so although he was very capable, he had no chance of promotion.Mettler is a man of integrity and has ambitions in his heart. Knowing that his official career is difficult, he has never been discouraged.
Although Huayuan Jiangque belongs to the Air Force, the tactics and strategies used by space battleships are all inherited from the Navy, so he also stayed in the Navy for several years.He has taken a fancy to Mettler since then, and after he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, he brought him directly from the military headquarters.
It is ridiculous to say that the crown prince of the empire has no reliable sentinel guards.But personal guards are really not that easy to choose. Not only must they be capable, loyal and firm, but they must also have the awareness to defend the crown prince in times of crisis. Huayuan Du and Huayuan Jiangque seem to have no suitable candidates.
At this moment, Mettler, who has no background, entered the field of vision of the two.Although the ability of A+ is not top-notch among sentries, his physical enhancement skills are very suitable for guarding duties.
From an ordinary naval lieutenant to the crown prince's closest personal guard, as long as Mettler and the princess are not surprised, he will surely rise to the top in the future.But that accident was not an imaginary danger. Many people even thought that they had predicted the doomsday of His Majesty and Princess.
Because of all kinds of things here, there are those who flatter him, those who win over him, and those who warn him.Mettler just wanted to complete his task well and turned a blind eye to all of these.
"Received, continue to be vigilant, and report immediately if there is any situation."
The Imperial Capital Building is heavily guarded today. After all, there are heavyweights from all walks of life and even foreign guests. If you don't pay attention, it will cause big problems.
When representatives of the Shen family, Shen Shihe and Shen Shiming arrived, there was a small climax on the scene. The brothers and sisters of the Shen family were as popular as the twins of the royal family in the Sheng Dynasty Empire.The elder brother Shen Shiming is the only sentinel among the younger generation who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Duke Hua Ce, while the younger sister Shen Shihe is approachable and extremely academic, which is very unique among the noble ladies.
The siblings didn't stay at the door for too long, Shen Shihe gently hugged the flower clusters before leaving, "Vinegar, you are really dressed like a flower peacock today, hahaha."
Her Royal Highness listened to her friend's gloating words in her ear, she was so angry that she almost wanted to roll her eyes, but she had to maintain an elegant and decent smile, gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "We'll wait and see when it's your birthday."
The reception ends at [-]:[-], and by [-]:[-] the guests on the list are almost complete.But there was one more person who came late - Huazheng traveled alone this time, and did not arrive early with the two of them.
Seeing the anxiety in her elder sister's eyes, Hua Jian leaned close to her and comforted her in a low voice: "Sister, don't worry too much. I contacted Xiaozheng just now, and she said that she will be here soon."
Blossom gave him a weird look, as if about to say something, another suspension vehicle had already stopped over there.The logo of the Imperial Military Industry on the car body and the royal family emblem make it clear at a glance the identity of the passengers - the second princess, who has never appeared in front of the public, appeared in front of the camera for the first time.
"Everyone who is watching the live broadcast, the second princess, the girl who got off the car now is the second princess of the empire!" The reporter turned the camera to the direction of Huazheng while explaining passionately, "As you can see , Your Highness has an appearance that is not inferior to that of her elder sister. With her flowing short hair, snow-white skin and jewel-like eyes, she looks like an elf who has fallen into the world..."
Following the reporter's commentary, the camera took various close-up shots of the little princess in a white dress. People who watched the live broadcast were surprised to find that this little highness could not find any flaws even though she was exposed to such a lens—even though she was white and red. Hitomi is somewhat weird, but only from the perspective of beauty, it really does not live up to the reputation of an elf.
"I just received a report at the scene. It turns out that our Second Princess awakened and became a sentinel not long ago. My God, she is a female sentinel that has not appeared in the Sheng Dynasty Empire for hundreds of years. Everyone is looking at her now. She is slender and thin Does your body feel differently?"
There were quite a few TV reporters at the scene, but this reporter's impassioned commentary was particularly eye-catching, and even the flowers could vaguely hear her report.
If she hadn't been sure that she didn't have the habit of sleepwalking, Her Royal Highness would even have wondered if this was the draft that she bought for her, and even wrote it herself.
Although most of it is true, isn't that exaggerating too much?The little devil's tail doesn't know where to go.
"Sister!" Huazheng has grown a lot in the past few months, although she is still a bit shorter than the flower cluster wearing high heels, but it can be clearly seen that she is transforming from a girl to a girl, "Brother Ajian. "
In front of the public, the harmony of the royal family is very important.
Blossom convinced herself, put on the most amiable expression, and opened her arms to embrace her.Huazheng's eyes lit up, and she hugged her tightly.
"Sister, I miss you so much."
The flower cluster was rubbed against by her furry head, and she said angrily, "I didn't see you coming to see me, so I just talked about it."
It was a two-day holiday, not to mention the first night, Huazheng never appeared in the Palace of Brocades in the next two days, but the flower clusters were all remembered by her.
Huazheng was not guilty, and said with a smile, "I want to see my sister too, but I'm afraid that I accidentally leaked my birthday present, so I dare not go to see you...I want to give you a surprise."
When Hua Cu thought of her poor pocket money of 2000 yuan, her heart throbbed.
"I'm not looking forward to your gift..." Her Royal Highness felt that her statement was ambiguous before she finished speaking, and she rarely changed her words seriously, "What I mean is, it doesn't matter if you don't give it, you don't need to waste money."
Huazheng let her go for a while, looked at Huajian, with a clear look, and said with a smile: "Brother Ahjian said something to you, right? It's okay, I don't usually need money. And don't worry , That gift didn’t cost much.”
Flower Cluster Consciousness saw through her worries, and she couldn't help but blushed slightly: It's annoying that children are too smart!
Chapter Directory Secret ([-])
No matter what the gift is, it cannot be given at the gate anyway, let alone opened at the banquet.There are still guests who haven't arrived yet—Hua Ce hasn't arrived yet, and Hua Tuo has to wait for a while, so she sends her younger sister to go in first.
Hua Zheng already has the demeanor of a noble lady, with a confident and energetic smile on her face, which is far from the appearance of being bullied at the beginning, but Hua Cui sighed after seeing it.
The little ghost really has some skills, why did he fall into her way?
Seeing her leaving back, Her Royal Highness felt a little upset for some reason.I was worried about not having enough pocket money just now, but now I gritted my teeth and spoke up.
Hua Ce finally came, bringing his fiancée with him, but for some reason his expression was a bit dignified, not at all the leisurely time for attending a birthday party.
He was the last one to arrive, and he didn't intend to make things difficult for his cousin.After going through such an ordeal before, he also calmed down a lot.Although the rift between him and his father is getting bigger and bigger, but it is a blessing in disguise to embrace a beautiful woman, and he is no longer decadent and depressed.
During these days, he was suspended from work at home. Apart from being busy with his marriage with Alyssa, he was also actively investigating the Lens incident with his past contacts, which really made him find out some clues.
Some people who escaped from the Lance meeting sneaked into the imperial capital of the Sheng Dynasty not long ago.
He originally thought that this group of scientific research nerds must not know how to hide their whereabouts, but he didn't expect that there were experts among them, and he couldn't catch them no matter what.Moreover, the private search was no better than in the past, and Hua Ce was determined to avenge his shame on his own, and refused to let others intervene. The progress of this matter was a bit slow.
He was so focused on this these days that he almost forgot that he was going to attend the banquet today, which wasted time.
It's not that he doesn't know the tricks of Hua Tuo sending flowers into the tower, if he did it before, he would be furious.But firstly, when he was decadent, Huacuanhuajian had a lot of affection for him, secondly, Alisa was the female officer next to Huacui, and the two of them were matched today thanks to her, and thirdly, he had conflicts with his father, and his brother and sister were firm. Supporting him wholeheartedly is really not the time to turn your face for an outsider.
Besides... besides, he has more important things to do, a bigger shame to wash away.
Hua Ce turned a blind eye to the matter of Hua Zheng, letting Hua Cuu Hua Jian breathe a sigh of relief.I just thought that Hua Ce's encounter might really be a blessing in disguise, and from now on, brothers and friends will respect each other, so there is no need to have any grievances again.
Hua Ce has a dignified appearance and extraordinary appearance, and Alisa is beautiful, gentle, graceful and generous. Standing together, they are a perfect couple.
Hua Tui was no stranger to the two of them when they met, and joked: "Alyssa... now she should be called cousin sister-in-law. She hasn't seen her beauty for a while, and it's even worse than before. She really looks like a woman who pleases herself."
Alisa smiled lightly when she heard her making fun of herself, "Your Highness is always good at teasing people."
Alyssa is different from Xia Xin in terms of identity, and because of Hua Ce's love for her, Hua Tuo treats her more casually and often jokes with her on weekdays.
"Xiao Tu, don't bully your cousin sister-in-law."
Hua Ce stood beside her in a full posture of protecting his wife, and Hua Jian also smiled, "I've never seen Brother Ce you are so nervous, okay, my sister and I have left all the guests inside to wait for you, let's go in first .”
Although Duke Huace is the son of the previous crown prince, even ordinary people know that his relationship with his siblings is very harmonious.The four of them entered the hall chatting and laughing. Since the media were not allowed to enter, the grand ceremony of this live broadcast came to an end.
The atmosphere in the hall was very warm, and the specifications of the birthday banquet for the twins of the empire were more grand than those of His Majesty today.Hanahara wanted to avoid suspicion and not have an extravagant reputation, but the birthdays of the two children have always been linked to charitable donations, and if they are more ostentatious, they will not be offended.This year, the princess cut the budget in half and included it in fundraising.
It's not the first time for Flowers to celebrate their birthday, and they gave an opening speech with ease, thanking all the guests first, and then talking about fundraising and other matters.After going through a set of procedures, my face became stiff from smiling, and my legs hurt from standing.
Drinks and food were delivered sequentially, and many new flavors were added this year, which won praise from guests.
Hua Jian never showed her face in front of people very much, so naturally she left such matters to her sister.After he sat down for a while, he felt that something was wrong, looked around and suddenly found that the flower kite was nowhere to be seen, and felt inexplicable.
Hua Ce sat at the same table with him, his expression seemed very natural, Hua Jian tried hard to calm down, and hurriedly called the waiter to inquire as he left the table.
As an S-rank sentry, Hua Ce has extremely keen five senses, and there are only a handful of people in this hall who can compare with him.As soon as he came in, he noticed that Hua Zheng was not there, but he didn't know what kind of tricks their siblings were selling. At this time, seeing Hua Jian's expression was not right, he paid attention to it, and strengthened his hearing a little.
"Didn't you see the second princess come in?"
The doorkeeper said that he saw Hua Zheng going out, but he never saw her come in again.
"Where did she go?"
"I don't know about this, but there was a female waiter leading the way at that time, and the second princess may have gone to pick flowers."
People come and go today, although Huazheng's appearance attracts people's attention, all the people here are famous people, any one of them can catch people's attention, she is not so conspicuous in it, it is understandable that the waiter didn't notice it for a while.
It stands to reason that there is a waiter to guide the guests when they go out, so it is absolutely impossible for them to get lost.Huazheng had been away from the table for too long, Huajian could only feel her brows twitching.His sister is still on the stage now, so he had to contact Mettler first and ask the guards to help keep an eye on the whereabouts of the kite.
Hua Ce looked at the flower clusters on the stage and listened attentively.Hua Jian is indeed a well-trained guide in the inner tower, and has already built a barrier to isolate the prying of the sentinels.But outside the hall, he heard other movements in the imperial capital building.
Hua Ce's gaze suddenly brightened, and a cold light flashed in his green eyes.
"Xiao Ce?" Seeing her lover standing up suddenly, Alisa couldn't help but wonder, "What's wrong with you?"
Hua Ce smiled at her, "It's okay, I'll go to the bathroom, you can eat at ease, I'll be right back."
Alyssa didn't suspect him, and Wen nodded with a smile.
It was a smile of trust, tolerance and dependence, and Hua Ce was full of motivation and energy for this.
He has a noble status, he was once full of ambition, his eyes were high above the top, and everyone except his uncles and brothers and sisters would respect and fear him when they saw him, except Alisa.She can always see his fragility and bravery at a glance, and she can always comfort him in the least damage to his self-esteem.He doesn't need the sympathy of others, but the tenderness of Alyssa.
His father was ashamed of him, and others were waiting to see his jokes. Only Alyssa asked for his safety.He knew that the other party was the one he had been waiting for all his life, even if it was just for her, he would stand up again.
Although the big somersault this time caused Hua Ce to win the heart of his lover, on the other hand, it also caused more desire and resentment in his heart.
If his failure is because he is not strong enough, because of his negligence and immaturity, he is willing to accept it and work hard to correct it.However, if his failure was deliberately designed by someone, he must let the other party know what it means to be desperate.
The maid walking in front was tall, with a straight figure and well-proportioned steps. Hua Zheng followed behind her unhurriedly. Seeing that there was no one around and the hanging garden outside could be seen faintly, she said unhurriedly. : "Sister, it's just a bathroom, is it that far?"
The Imperial Capital Building has a total of 320 square meters, and the banquet only occupies two floors, but for the sake of safety, [-] to [-] floors are covered.This is the result of the flower cluster in order to cut the budget. In previous years, it had contracted the entire Imperial Capital Building.
In order to strengthen protection, the ten floors use special elevators, and the air walkways with other buildings are also blocked, and security personnel are secretly watching almost everywhere.
But obviously, the defense of the road leading to the sky garden in the west area was cleared at some time.
The maid who was walking in front stopped, and the surroundings became extremely quiet for a while.Her pause was very short, just for a moment, and the next moment, she disappeared as if suddenly disappeared in place.
Huazheng retreated unhurriedly, dodging the pricking needles that were attacked by the opponent's short stature.
The maid's appearance was very ordinary, and she was easily forgotten in the crowd, but she was very skilled, with speed and strength that ordinary people could not possess. She was obviously a well-trained sentry.
However, today's female sentinels in this world can count on one hand, and their identities are not enough to do this kind of business here, so this person is probably a man disguised as a woman.In terms of modern technology, this is really not a difficult task.
"You don't usually do this kind of infiltration mission, do you? You haven't changed your habits. How did you hide it from the security personnel?"
Huazheng smiled quite calmly, her feet were erratic, and she flicked around in the not-so-small aisle, so that the other party didn't even touch the corner of her skirt.
The sentinel dressed as a maid was expressionless and didn't answer. The needle in his hand was nearly [-] centimeters long, and the needle pierced between the neck of Huazheng.
Sentinels seldom use simple thermal weapons in fights, because their five senses are sharp and their bodies are strong, and ordinary shooting weapons can rarely hit the target.
Huazheng has already seen that the needle handle is equipped with an injection device, and it is fatal to be stabbed, but if there is something in it, it is not necessarily so.
The other party obviously came prepared, and the target was not the flower cluster but her.
"Did the professors send you here?"
Hua Zheng was petite and slender, but her speed and strength were incomparable. Although the opponent moved swiftly, the long needle that was stabbing again was easily caught by Hua Zheng's two fingers, and she couldn't break free no matter what.
"Hmm... the smell of this inhibitor is really familiar." The girl sniffed at the needle tip in front of her eyes, and smiled coquettishly.
The sentinel dressed as a maid finally showed a horrified expression, let go of the needle in his hand and stepped back far away, saying something hurriedly in a low voice.
The vegetation in the center of the Hanging Garden was suddenly swayed by the strong wind, as if something stirred the air.
"Even stealth helicopters are used, have the professors found a new patron?"
Huazheng tried a few words, but the other party never responded. She shook her head helplessly, "I intend to let you go, after all, today is my elder sister's birthday. But if you are stubborn, I can't Save your life."
The opponent's expression was visibly vigilant, but he still showed no sign of retreating.Huazheng sighed, the pupils that were originally as clear and bright as jewels suddenly seemed to melt away, soaking the whites of the eyes into an extremely intense scarlet.
"Hella."
There was neither a spiritual body nor the slightest movement. Following her low words, the sentry suddenly opened his eyes in pain as if something had strangled his throat. He covered his neck with his hands, as if unable to breathe. generally.
Huazheng glanced out of the window lightly, but the wind there gradually became weaker, and there was no trace of it anymore.The support staff obviously saw that the situation was wrong and already retreated. Could the remaining one be kept for interrogation?
No, let him die.
After all, it's not time to let my sister know about it.
Chapter Directory Secret ([-])
Almost at the same time Hua Ce sensed the abnormality, Mettler also noticed a strange movement somewhere in the building.But his first priority is to protect the flower clusters, especially under abnormal circumstances, and he can't leave her side no matter what.
He quickly contacted the security personnel in the area, but found that the other side was already busy, and immediately assigned other people to check.During the dispatch, he also saw the figure of Hua Ce leaving very clearly.
Before confirming the crisis, this kind of matter should not be publicized. One will cause panic, and the other will cause chaos at the banquet, which will hinder the reputation of the flower cluster. It is best to solve it secretly.
Several sentries in charge of security rushed to the scene at the same time, and Hua Ce moved even more quickly.
Huazheng looked at the sentry in front of her with a blank face, and suddenly there was a movement between her eyebrows, as if the opponent's body had been pounced on by some huge beast, it smashed the glass heavily and fell into the sky garden, and then disappeared strangely in an instant. trace.
The opponent's needle was still in her hand, Huazheng thought for a moment, grabbed the handle without hesitation and stabbed herself fiercely, then fell weakly and sat on the corner.
After all, Hua Ce was far away, and soon a nearby sentinel rushed to the scene. Seeing a little girl with white hair sitting on the ground, she recognized her identity at a glance.
"His Royal Highness!" Hua Zheng clutched the wound on her left arm, with blood overflowing between her fingers. The sentry was well-trained, and while guarding the surroundings, she quickly reported to Mettler.
When Hua Ce arrived at the scene, there were already two security personnel present, one was taking care of Hua Zheng, and the other was investigating the situation.
"What happened? What happened?"
When he saw the kite, his face was no longer very happy, only now was different from the past, so he didn't get angry.
"My lord, someone pretended to be a staff member and sneaked into the banquet. His Highness just happened to point him out as a guide, and when he was spotted halfway through, he hurt His Highness and fled away."
Hua Ce glanced at the injured Hua Zheng, and gave a low snort of disdain.
A huge mental power erupted here just now, faintly similar to those sentinels he encountered back then.
"Where did the person go? What does the other party look like?"
Hua Zheng seemed to be seriously injured, pointed to the broken window with difficulty, and said weakly: "He probably sensed that you came and broke outside. It was a sentinel dressed as a maid."
"Search for me!" Hua Ce didn't bother to listen anymore, regardless of his lack of command authority on the scene, he ordered in a strong tone, "Send people over here, and they must be caught!"
Fortunately, Mettler has sent someone over after receiving the report, and knowing that Hua Ce is also on the scene, he ordered everything to follow his command in order to avoid conflicts.
Everyone obeyed, but the sentinel who was the first to spot the zither did not leave, and knelt beside the zither nervously to treat the wound.
"What are you doing? Didn't you hear the order?"
There was anger in Hua Ce's brows, and the sentinel said nervously: "Your Excellency, but His Highness's injury..."
Sentinels carry emergency medical supplies with them, and usually small wounds can be treated with haemostatic spray without serious problems.But Huazheng's wound was not big, but the bone was deeply visible, and the blood flowed profusely.
"It's just a small injury. She is also a sentinel herself. Since she can escape from the opponent's hands, is she still afraid of this injury?"
Huazheng's already fair skin was now as white as silver paper, and said weakly, "Brother, don't worry about me, go and carry out the mission, I'm fine."
The sentinel hesitated for a moment, but in the end he couldn't resist Hua Ce's coercion, so he had to stuff the hemostatic spray into Hua Zheng's hand.
"Your Highness, Captain Mettler said that the medical staff will be here soon, so you don't have to worry."
Hua Zheng nodded to him, and Hua Ce sneered even more when he saw this scene.
"Xiaozheng!" Hua Jian hurried over after receiving the notice from Mettler, and was almost caught in front of her eyes.
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