Lord Duke

Chapter No.17 Deliberation Meeting

The Volga River flows quietly at night.The sound of water was gurgling slowly, and bright lights were lit up one by one, and a little bit of light shone from the river bank all the way to the front.

There are not many people on the banks of the Volga River at night, and the atmosphere is quiet and beautiful.Slanter and Payne walked forward side by side, the cool night wind gently brushing their hair.You can also take a break from your busy schedule, relax and wander around lazily for a while.They talked in a low voice, arranged the next thing in a few words, and stopped worrying about those troubles, and could only enjoy this period of leisure time.

Both of them thought it was a bit miraculous. Before this time, none of them could have imagined that one day they would walk along the riverside with each other and watch the lights light up together.It's just... it's just what you want.The beauty of life is that you never know what will happen next moment, who will be around you next moment.There was a glimmer of light in Slante's eyes, and he glanced at the sparkling river nearby, revealing a silent smile.

Payne seemed to think of something, his long and narrow eyes glanced casually, and he was about to say something, but he didn't say anything after all, because the figure of the other party had already jumped into his eyes——

The cuffs are plain brocade, and the blue lines on the edge of the white robe are intertwined to form a wonderful iris orchid pattern. The clothes are most in line with the current aesthetics.Expensive clothes, of course, are also beautiful.He seemed to be taking a closer look at Slante only now.

The main colors nowadays are black, white, gray, and gray blue, because only nobles can afford that kind of good material, and can afford to hire highly skilled embroiderers to tattoo patterns on their clothes.

Payne can be said to be thinking casually, he is very powerful.He is younger than me, he can accumulate so much net worth at such an age, and he has a clear mind and judging the time, so he is the best partner.However, while capable, he is also really good-looking, no wonder so many noble ladies love him.

Feeling that someone was watching him, Slant turned his head and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

It was like a feather scratching lightly, like a flower rubbing against him with its softest petals, like a dragonfly tapping water tremblingly, Payne's heart moved like that.So slight, but he couldn't ignore it.He suppressed many thoughts, and said lightly: "...it's nothing, I'm thinking about the future."

Slante couldn't help laughing, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face again: "Your Excellency is really..." But he didn't continue, and stopped talking.He bent the corner of his mouth, and said again: "What is supposed to come will always come, what is waiting to come is what to do. Now, let's be worthy of this rare leisure." He rarely blinked mischievously.

"Ah."

Many planetesimals began to appear in the dark sky, and the moon disappeared into the heavy clouds.I have already walked across the river and came to the park next to the small street.

Without the warm lights by the river, this place was originally dark.But there are stars appearing one by one, just like there is a naughty child in the sky, pinching the timing to hang up the stars one by one.

Stepping on the winding path in the park, Payne answered Slant's words one after another, although he answered every question, he could see that he was a little absent-minded.Payne was a little confused, and he decided to sort out his confusion.He felt... something was wrong with him.Payne felt as if he had vaguely grasped the tail of the thoughts in his heart.It's just that before I had time to think deeper, I was broken up by some various business matters.

In this kind of place where there are moons and flowers, where there are only two people, Slante turned around in his mind a few times, thought for a while, and felt that he had figured it out.He could see that Penn was absent-minded, and he didn't care.He originally thought that it would be fine if he just walked slowly like this without speaking.Obviously they have only known each other for a short period of time, but the two of them are familiar with each other like friends who have been friends for many years.

...But he seems to be more than satisfied with this.He sighed in his heart, pondering over and confirming his thoughts like this, he was not like him at all.But he did figure it out, and he wasn't really dull at all.It's just that this conclusion is a bit shocking, so he spent more time thinking about it, but he still couldn't deceive himself.

He wasn't sure if he liked it enough or how much he liked it, but he was sure that he really liked Duke Payne, and all the temptations were not fake.He belatedly realized that it was no wonder that he would not put on the image of the gentle and elegant Duke of Slant in front of Duke Payne. Perhaps he had a slight liking for him from the very beginning.

There happened to be a field of red tulips in the open space in front of the park. When Slant saw it, his eyes lit up. He stepped forward quickly, frowning, but he did not pick up the tulips that bloomed well, but searched for them with his eyes. After searching for a while, I picked up a wilting red tulip.

He flicked the petals lightly with his fingers. Feeling distressed and dissatisfied, he breathed out slowly, turned around and saw Payne who was walking towards this side, stepped forward and handed the tulips forward, his eyes full of eyebrows, his tone Joking and serious: "Flowers for beauties."

Payne had already recovered from those chaotic emotions. When he saw Slante, he raised his eyebrows with great interest, and his expression became more vivid. Seeing Slante's heart itching, he smiled and ordered some flowers. , and pointed to himself: "Such a flower? Such a beauty?"

Slante nodded seriously: "It is indeed a beauty." It is still the beauty I like.He thought, he only hoped that he would have such a vivid expression only when facing himself.It feels like I'm liking him more every moment, every moment - my future Duchess.When I think about it this way, I feel very motivated.Well, in this case, a lot of things have to be rearranged and prepared.

Slant didn't think about anything else, he looked up at the sky, he thought: The stars are so beautiful tonight.

***

It was another bright day.But this is not an ordinary day, because the postponed deliberation meeting will be held today.This is a big event that needs to be told to the people.

In the early morning, the guards at the city gate, surrounded by soldiers in line, posted a notice about holding a deliberation meeting.There were also guards posting signs on some streets.Immediately, people flocked up to see what happened.Someone quietly explained the contents of the notice to the people around them.Those who can read should read it aloud: "The kingdom holds a deliberative meeting... the start time... when the bell tower rings fourteen times in a row... the venue... the Cloweve Hall..."

The notice is a piece of textured yellow parchment paper, on which black ink clearly and concisely explains the time and place of the deliberation meeting.As for the reason for holding the deliberation meeting and more detailed content, they did not mention it.

The holding of the deliberation meeting quickly replaced the anecdotes of some nobles recently, and became a topic that people in taverns, shop assistants and so on talked about with great relish.

The news that only a few people talked about Princess Bella going to a quiet town in the middle of the country was like a little bit of spray, annihilated in the wave of discussion and deliberation.

There was continuous drizzle falling on the grass in Wangcheng District, and the first wind in early spring greened many crops.There is a thin white mist that diffuses, bringing a slightly moist feeling to the air.

When the No. 12 long bell rang, the low-key and luxurious carriages had already passed through a round arch and stopped in front of the Cloweve Hall.In fact, although the Cloweve Hall is named separately, it is actually a building in the palace.It's just that when some huge meetings are held, they have to go to the Cloweve Hall according to the regulations.

A loud notification sounded:

"Earl Custer is here!"

"The Earl of Monton is here!"

"Count Crean is here!"

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"The Marquess of Bliss is here!"

"The Marquis Delan is here!"

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"Duke Payne is here!"

"The Duke of Slant is here!"

The nobles entered one by one, sat on two sides of a long wooden table, and sat up in order of earl, marquis, and duke.There are different expressions on their faces, some are puzzled, some are calculating, some have shrewd eyes like Earl Custer, and some are calm and introverted like Duke Payne.

The No.13 long bell rang, and the long bell rang through the entire royal city.Bishop North arrived late with several pastors and took his seat leisurely.The atmosphere seemed to be a little stagnant all of a sudden.

When the No. 14 long bell rang, King Phil, who was wearing a golden and red king's dress and a small golden crown, appeared in the Clovev Hall with Prince Arizona and several offspring of the royal family.

At one end of the long table is a soft chair specially set up for the king. The gold-red armrests and the woven upholstery with intricate gray-green patterns on the chair are extremely suitable.The seat is different from everyone else, implying the king's unusual status.The king sat down, and Prince Arizona still had that gloomy and eccentric look, and he sat on the right side of the king.The other members of the royal family also found their seats and sat down.

The lingering sound of the long bell did not seem to dissipate, and a strange three-way confrontation seemed to form on the table.Slant looked slyly, and looked at them one by one with interest.Although he is in the game, he seems like an outsider.Because he is calm enough and smart enough to know where his abilities are and what he has to do.He retracted his eyes lightly and deftly, staring intently at Duke Payne beside him.

The king had already begun to read his opening words.

The show is about to begin!

The author has something to say:

That's weird, I wanted to take my time...(°ー°〃)

The real theme of this chapter should be... look at the stars (touch chin)