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On that day, Leon took out half a day of free time to travel in micro-services and go to the church for field inspections.

There was nothing unusual about visiting the first few churches.

Leon has always been not very interested in the church, even though the bishops and priests tried their best to show the various parts of the church and introduce those exquisite sculptures and oil paintings to the emperor.But in the eyes of the emperor, these carved beams and painted buildings, gold-pasted and diamond-studded things are the evidence of the corruption and greed of the Xilin Holy See.

The more he looked at it, the more he didn't like it, and he couldn't pry those gems into money to repair a few more hospitals and schools.

With a dark face, Leon came to the fourth church, which is also the oldest one among the churches visited today.

This church called St. Bray was also the venue for the coronation and wedding of Brad the Great.It is exquisitely carved, but there are not too many decorations, and the style is relatively simple.

Whether it's emotional empathy or visual experience, Leon's complexion improved a lot after he entered the church.

On weekdays, there are not many believers in the church.But today there happened to be a children's choir rehearsing for the winter holidays.

On the altar, a group of children of various ages were standing and singing.A fat red-haired female teacher was conducting.There is also a teacher playing the piano for accompaniment.

The faces of the children are innocent and immature, and the singing is as beautiful as the sounds of nature.Their eyes are as pure as the autumn sky, full of longing for the future.

Leon looked at the group of children with interest.

Ian must have participated in such a choir when he was a child, and he would also wear that white robe and stand in front of the piano and sing.He must be the most well-behaved kid in the class, and he also helps the teacher play the piano accompaniment.

Fantasizing about little Ian with black hair and snowy muscles, starry eyes and red lips, obediently sitting in front of the piano, singing while playing, Leon's heart warmed up.He hasn't heard Ian play the piano and sing for a long time.Maybe I can go back today...

"Ah, Your Majesty the Emperor!" The bishop of St. Bray's Cathedral led the secretary and deacons to greet him in a mighty manner.

The emperor shook his head hastily, shaking off the perverted thoughts in his mind.

The singing of the children was interrupted, and the sound of the piano had to stop.

"I'm sorry to disturb you." Leon smiled apologetically at the group of children.

"It's okay, Your Majesty." The female teacher's voice changed with excitement.

To be able to witness His Majesty's true face at such a close distance is enough to brag about the glory of a lifetime.And the real emperor was taller and handsomer than he looked on TV, just like a shining sun god.

The female teacher curtseyed to Leon, knelt down and almost failed to stand up.

A young man got up from behind the piano and stood with his head bowed very awkwardly.

Leon was keenly aware of a somewhat familiar aura emanating from the other party.

"Are you... Daniel?"

Daniel Gaines, grandson of Lord Winston.One of Leon's suitors after he came to the imperial capital from Fryer in his early years.

Leon didn't have a bad impression of him. He felt that although he was a little spoiled, he was innocent and kind.Moreover, Leon also heard from Ian that during the time he was trapped in Nim City, Daniel had been helping as much as he could.

It is a pity that the relationship between the Marquis of Winston and the Duke of Oran became worse and worse.At that time, Leon managed to catch up with Ian, fell in love with him, and cut off contact with Daniel.

After the death of the first emperor, Leon blamed Winston Marquis and Elsa for killing his father, and the two factions were at odds with each other.Winston led the whole family to escape from the imperial capital.His grandson Daniel is also included.

A year later, Leon personally defeated Marquis Winston's army on the battlefield.The old Marquis was so angry and ashamed that he fell ill after returning, and died of a stroke soon after.

With Elsa's surrender, her supporters suffered a round of political purges.Many people in the Winston family were accused of treason, their titles were taken away, and many family properties were confiscated.

For Leon, although he is not very in favor of doing this, he also knows that this reallocation of resources is necessary.The assets in the hands of the Holy See and the old dignitaries will inevitably be redistributed by the emerging classes.He can also use this to repay the loyalty of this group of supporters.

But for Daniel, it is an indisputable fact that the man he loved in the past ruined his family.

Therefore, facing Daniel, Leon felt a little unspeakable guilt.

"I returned to the imperial capital half a year ago, Your Majesty." Daniel was respectful to Leon, his low-browed and submissive appearance was completely different from the proud nobleman in the past, looking very pitiful.

"I had been working abroad before, and then my benevolent father fell ill, so I came back to take care of him. We still live in the old house. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, you returned the old house and many properties to us."

"I have ordered them not to touch the property under your name." Leon said, "After all, you are not involved in the affairs of the family. And you were my friend."

Daniel lifted his eyes flatteredly, and gave the emperor a quick glance, like a frightened chipmunk.

Daniel is one year older than Leon, but as an Omega who has been pampered since childhood, he looks very young.Especially compared with the emperor who had gone through wars and ravages in the past, he looked even more delicate and gentle.

Leon didn't care about Daniel's appearance, but just paid a little attention to his clothes.Seeing that although his clothes and shoes are not expensive, but the fabrics and workmanship are very elegant, he knows that he should be able to survive financially.

For a wealthy family like Winston, even a starved camel can be worth several live horses.

Although the suppression of the old aristocrats will continue for several years in order to maintain the continued development of the reform, there are always many innocent victims under the wheel of politics.

"I'm sorry about these political matters, Daniel." Leon said frankly, "Is there anything I can do to help you? Are you still studying?"

"I'm currently teaching vocal music at a high school in District 10." Daniel said softly. In this era, it is inevitable to be affected. And I am very happy to see that you have finally realized your ideal and become a wise king."

"All of this is inseparable from the people around me who support me, especially Ian." Leon said, a happy smile appeared on his handsome face, "Without him, I would never have made it to where I am today. Crashed. He's the only thing that's kept me going so far without self-destructing."

Daniel glanced at him enviously.Having experienced ups and downs in life, he has been able to hide his feelings better than before.But suddenly facing the former object of love, especially the person who is the king of a country, happy in love, and just became a father.In contrast, it is inevitable to feel more frustrated.

The two chatted for a few more words, and Leon got up to leave.

Daniel sent Leon all the way to the door of the church, and the two chatted about Daniel's father's illness all the way.

Parked under the long steps were two land vehicles that were all black and had no markings. The imperial guards were already waiting for the emperor in plain clothes.

At this moment, the accident happened suddenly.

"You bastard—" With a furious shout, a figure rushed out from the side and rushed towards Daniel, "How dare you sue me..."

The royal guards acted in an instant, rushed up and threw the man to the ground, holding him down hard.

Leon remained unmoved throughout the whole process because he judged that the imperial guards could solve emergencies.But Daniel immediately let out a high-resolution scream, turned around and threw himself on Leon's chest, hugging him tightly.

Leon: "..."

Just as the emperor raised his hands in embarrassment, in a gesture of surrender, the agent also picked up the man who was raiding from the ground.

Unexpectedly, this is also a familiar face.

"Brandon... so who?" Leon couldn't remember the brother's last name at all, but he clearly remembered that he knocked him out and stole his mech to play in the game.

Brandon, who looked like a dog in the past, has now completely become an alcoholic.He didn't know what trouble he had caused, and he was full of curses at Daniel.

The emperor didn't bother to argue with a drunkard, so he ordered the agents to throw him out.Then, out of gentlemanly demeanor and old friendship, he ordered the convoy to detour and send Daniel home.

While on the road, Leon figured out what was going on.

Brandon's family was also politically liquidated for supporting Elsa.But as in Daniel's case, the government still left a part of their property for them to live on.

But Brandon has a small hobby: gambling.

But in just one year, he lost all the property under his name, almost living on the streets.It just so happened that Daniel returned to China to take care of his father, and Brandon knew about it.So Brandon brazenly pestered him.

"At first I thought that we were all old acquaintances with similar experiences. I helped him twice. I didn't expect him to entangle me and follow me all day. I had no choice but to apply to the court for a restraining order against him. I didn't expect him to offend you, Your Majesty..."

After hearing this, Leon was quite emotional.

Under the changes of the great era, those who are too late to run ahead will be ruthlessly crushed.The big family that had prospered for thousands of years saw it collapse and collapse, and the descendants also fell from the clouds of rich clothes and fine food, rolling in the mud.

After the social deadlock is broken, there will be more such changes in the future.

However, worries about current affairs dissipated when Leon stepped into Eden Palace.

When any man comes home after a tiring day and sees his beloved wife and daughter playing games on the carpet, his heart will inevitably melt instantly.

And Yian's most obvious expression on weekdays is nothing more than a happy smile, but today his expression of excitement is beyond words.

"Leon, Katya will turn over!"

Leon was overjoyed immediately, threw away his coat, rolled on the plush carpet, and lifted his daughter up in the air.

"It's so good, my little one! Is it going to be a little orange rolling all over the floor?"

Little Kajia had just eaten and slept enough, and she was very energetic. Every time she was lifted up by Papa, she giggled happily.

Leon put his daughter on the carpet. As expected, the little girl used her head as a support point, twisted her buttocks vigorously, kicked her calves and turned over with a plop.

"Wow—what a girl!" Leon yelled and clapped desperately, as if he had never seen such a wonderful scene in his life.

"Asura, hurry up! Did you take the picture just now?"

"It's filming! I've filmed several scenes." Asura, who turned into a husky, rolled his eyes.

Leon was so happy that he wanted to roll all over the floor.Seeing Papa rolling, Xiaojuzi also turned over on the carpet again, turning her face upwards.

"The big tiger is coming to eat the little oranges!" Leon rushed over and put his face on his daughter's soft belly, pretending to bite her.

Little Juzi's tender face was hurt by the big tiger's beard stubble, and she screamed, trying to turn over and escape.

It's a pity that she has been played with by Ian as a toy for a long time before, and she has no strength to toss.She tried hard for a long time but couldn't exert any strength, twisting and turning in vain, like a little turtle turning its shell.

The two fathers looked at each other, and then laughed unscrupulously.

Little Orange couldn't help but burst into tears at last.

Leon hurriedly picked up his daughter, kissed and coaxed her, bouncing around the room, and finally made the child stop crying.

At night, Ian came out of the bathroom wiping the water from his hair, but he didn't see Leon in the bedroom.

Following his perception, he found the baby room next door, and saw Leon lying on the sofa beside the crib, with his slender legs resting on the armrest.He held a children's picture book in one hand, and gently laid it on Katya's back with the other.

The little girl was lying on her father's chest, covered with a small blanket, blowing her nose and bubbles in her sleep.

"The little mermaid is willing to make a deal with the witch, using her blond hair in exchange for the potion that can turn into a human..."

The man's voice was soft and deep, like a peaceful ocean wave.The daughter fell asleep peacefully in the protective atmosphere of her father, her black hair was curly and fluffy, and her little face was as sweet and delicious as a rose cake.

Leon gently closed the book, hugged Katya, kissed the top of her hair, and put her into the crib.

"Sometimes I wish she would never grow up." Leon stared at his daughter's angelic sleeping face, reluctant to part.

"When she reaches a certain age, you wish she could grow up quickly." Ian came over and leaned on Leon's shoulder, watching the child with him.

Leon thought about his rebellious period, and then looked at his daughter's cute face, and couldn't help shivering.

"However," Leon was relieved immediately, "I think our daughter will be as lucky as me, and also meet a destined guardian angel."

In such an atmosphere of family reunion, Leon had long forgotten about meeting Daniel during the day.

Not to mention the rain the next morning, Ian is always more interested in such an early morning, even if his body has not recovered yet.He left Leon who was going to do morning exercises on the bed, and the two had a good time together.

His Majesty the Emperor whistled and left the Eden Palace with a cheerful expression on his face, and came to the Council Hall.

I don't know if they were frightened by the emperor's performance. Everyone along the way looked sideways and hurriedly lowered their heads.

Leon didn't care too much, walked into the office swaggeringly, opened the holographic screen under Adwei's meaningful gaze, and saw the headline international news that jumped out:

"His Majesty Emperor Leonardo of the Byron Empire was photographed privately meeting his lover and fighting with his rival!"

Leon spat out a mouthful of blood.