The King's Follower [Rebirth]

The fact that he was being used in vain made Edward feel more and more depressed.Although he was at the center of power struggles in his two lifetimes, Edward, who lacked guidance, did not have much common sense in political struggles. After his rebirth, he simply believed that as long as he chose the right object of allegiance and was devout and loyal, he would be safe. Live your life.

But the king's merciless use gave him a blow to the head. Only then did he truly realize that there will always be victims in the struggle for power, and those who were abandoned were not because they were not loyal enough or on the wrong side, but because They are not smart enough.

Edward was very anxious and terrified. That foolish surrender cut off all his escape routes. He personally put the rope of the gallows around his neck, and the king stood behind him. The boards under his feet can be removed.

But he couldn't show any of this, he couldn't let the king's people find out that he harbored resentment, and he didn't want to let himself indulge in resentment.The life on earth is just the first experience of the soul, and the real eternal life can only be obtained after death. However, whether to be thrown into hell to suffer eternal burning pain, or to ascend to heaven and enjoy endless tranquility, all depends on the performance in life.Edward didn't want to fall into hell because of an unworthy person, but if it is not easy to restrain negative emotions, and facing this kind of thing, he can't find anyone to talk to, so he can only bear everything in his heart, completely I devote myself to the study of theology, hoping that one day I can be like the saints recorded in history books, who face harm without resentment and face danger without fear.

The crown prince's religious fanaticism has risen to a new level, which is almost eye-catching. However, the crown prince has been so religious for more than a year, so no one thinks it is strange. At the end of the year, all kinds of things were busy, and no one had much time to care about the mental state of the crown prince.

This year, Somerset, and especially its capital, Dry, spent a particularly oppressive New Year under the heavy guard of the King's army sent to investigate the assassination of the Crown Prince, and this oppression and solemnity reached its peak at Hull Castle.

On New Year’s Eve, according to the usual practice, members of the royal family should meet the ministers and citizens in the living room after breakfast to accept their gifts and blessings. Edward used to complete this work with the king and queen in the palace. In Somerset, it is natural to receive the subjects of Somerset in the Great Hall of Hull Castle.Half of his space has been recovered, and he can already get out of bed for activities without having to rest in bed all day, so he did not refuse this activity.

So, in the early morning of New Year's Eve, everyone saw a particularly haggard and weak crown prince on the crown prince's throne in the magnificently decorated assembly hall.

For more than a month, although the wounds in the space have gradually recovered under the nourishment of a large number of high-grade herbs and magic crystals, Edward's body and spirit are still gradually sluggish under the huge pressure brought by the king.He looked even more fragile than when he was most seriously injured. His face was pale and blue with unhealthy blood vessels. Under the corolla of double-petalled camellias and gold leaves carved out of white jade.As usual, he wore a large dark-colored robe, which made him even thinner. He sat on the pure gold crown prince's throne, leaning tiredly on the armrest, as if he was about to faint in a second.

The state of the crown prince cast a shadow over the New Year's celebration, and even the band's music was much quieter, as if afraid of stimulating the fragile nerves of the crown prince.Everyone cautiously stepped forward one by one, scrutinizing the crown prince's face while catching traces, and at the same time, they presented New Year's greetings to the crown prince in a voice softer than coaxing a child to sleep.

Edward wanted to get out of here and go back to his room for a while, but he didn't want to disappoint his subjects.Through the crowd, he could see a few civilians in ordinary clothes standing outside the hall. These people were all citizens of the empire. They came to Somerset from all over the country just to see the crown prince's demeanor and say hello to the crown prince. A word or two.This kind of loyalty to the Lancaster family is the solid foundation of the empire. Unless Edward is dying of illness, he should never let the guests from afar come back without success at this time.

A trace of resentment suddenly surged in Edward's heart. He tried his best to safeguard the dignity and reputation of the royal family, but the king not only didn't appreciate it at all, he even had murderous intentions towards him. What?

Thinking of this, Edward's face became even more ugly, and he almost couldn't help getting up and leaving immediately, leaving this mess to the king's new loyal servant to deal with.

"Your Highness? Do you like it?" William's voice suddenly entered his mind, calling back Edward who was distracted.Edward concealed the bewilderment in his eyes, and looked towards the minister who was offering congratulations to him.What the other party presented was a pure gold candlestick of water gods inlaid with precious stones. 36 water gods in different shapes and graceful poses were in the shape of a tower. Or holding a smaller luminous pearl, very gorgeous.

Edward put away his thoughts and said with a reserved smile, "Thank you, Your Excellency Andrew, for a very beautiful gift."

The minister named Andrew showed a proud smile, glanced at the people around him without any trace, and then bowed deeply, saying: "It is my honor, Your Highness." Then he withdrew.

After the ministers finished offering their gifts, they would be nobles without official positions, and after the nobles would be ordinary commoners, and they would be announced in order according to the first letter of their surnames.At this point, Edward breathed a sigh of relief, he was more willing to face civilians than double-faced nobles.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the door, and everyone looked towards the door. Immediately afterwards, the servant in charge of notifying at the door shouted: "Marquis Condra, Viscount Polente, and Baron Carrick are here!"

Hearing the servant's announcement, Edward's face almost immediately showed a disgusted expression. He clenched the armrest with both hands, and his body shook slightly, as if he wanted to stand up and leave immediately.But he took a deep breath and resisted the urge.

At this time, the Marquis Condra, who had attracted everyone's attention, came in front of Edward through the passage that everyone gave up for him.He didn't salute and greet the crown prince in an open space three or four meters away like others, but knelt down on one knee at the crown prince's feet, grabbed the crown prince's hand with both hands, and looked at Edward's face affectionately with a pair of golden eyes. Slowly and ambiguously kissed the power ring on his ring finger.

"My dear prince." Marquis Condela seemed to be reciting a love poem in rhythm, "I finally applied for a vacation, and immediately rushed to your place for three whole days."