Looking at the entire empire, there was only one family that would use the iris flower as a symbol. Seeing the golden iris flower on the chests of the swordsman guards, everyone knew that it was the arrival of the Grand Duke of the Flower Guards. Otherwise, there would not be a Golden Flower Swordsman accompanying him. The four swordsmen in the front row separated in two, revealing the three people behind them. The leader was an old butler with white hair, but he was full of energy. There was not a single wrinkle in his tuxedo, a white handkerchief folded into a firework in his chest pocket, impeccable, and a pair of white gloves. With his right hand in front of him and his left hand behind his back, the old butler stood upright. One hand was placed on the old butler's right arm. This hand was wearing a lace glove. It was exquisite, slender, and its fingers were like orchids. In the middle of its finger, it wore a gemstone ring. The gemstone was carved in the shape of a iris flower, and the dark blue gemstone had a natural lavender texture, making it look noble and elegant.
The owner of this hand was dressed in a red and black court dress. The part of her long skirt that touched the ground was more than two meters long. She was dressed in luxurious clothes. Under the light, the gemstones and crystal diamonds sparkled, as if they were embellished with stars. Such a graceful and luxurious woman was very young. She was no more than twenty years old. Her hair was tied up high and fixed into a bun with a diamond-studded hairnet. His eyes were cold and aloof, filled with arrogance and a bit of rudeness. His skin was so delicate that it seemed as if it would be blown apart by the wind at any time. His classical and exquisite facial features were even more unforgettable.
Under the brilliance of the Duchess of Flowers, even the top ten Saint experts standing behind her were overshadowed. However, Saran was already used to this and was even proud of it.
In the hall, apart from Julian and Nabott who bowed, everyone else, including Allen, bowed solemnly. This was the honor of the Boleyn Clan. It was the respect of the royal family that the clan had exchanged for with blood and life. In the four kilometers of the empire, only the Duke of Flowers was hereditary. It could be said that it was the greatest family that inherited the glory of the royal family.
The Archduchess nodded slightly to Julian and Nabott in return. Finally, her gaze landed on Allen. The corners of her cold face curled up slightly, but before anyone could notice, she returned to normal.
Julian had long heard that this duchess and Allen were acquainted in the Southern Territory, so he immediately arranged for Duchess Yanhua to go to the quiet room. In front of the room, other than the Golden Scorpion Swordsman, there were two top ten Saints on the left and right. It would not be easy for Mason to attack this small room. Allen arrived in front of the room, but he was not in a hurry to enter. First, he said to the old butler and the old man, "Thank you for your help in the ruins of the Great Wall. Otherwise, I might already be in some cold grave. It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to thank the two of you at that time. Now, I'll officially thank the two of you. "
The old butler smiled faintly. "At most, we can be considered to have spoken, but we have never made a move. Earl Allen, you are exaggerating. Please come in, the Grand Duke is waiting for you. "
He and Saran turned sideways, and Allen walked past them. After he entered the house, the old housekeeper closed the door and winked at Saran, who looked like a noblewoman. "What do you think? I told you he's a good child."
"Hmph, no matter what, we saved him once. Isn't it right to express our gratitude in person?"
The old housekeeper smiled and pointed at Saran, but did not continue to argue with her on this topic.
Although it was called a quiet room, it was actually a study. A fake copy of "Rise of the Empire" was hung on the wall of the study. The room was softly lit, and Grand Duchess Yanhua was standing in front of the oil painting and looking at it. However, her mind was not on the painting. When Allen came in, her ears twitched slightly, and her attention was clearly focused on the door. Allen looked at the tall figure and smiled bitterly. "Should I call you Duchess Elizabeth or Miss Elise?"
Her long skirt fluttered, and the pearl light flowed. Grand Duchess Yanhua turned around, and the indifference in her eyes faded. She habitually raised her chin and smiled. "Seeing that you haven't forgotten that name, I'll allow you to call me Elise when there's no one around."
"Then should I kneel and thank you?"
"Oh, it seems that Earl Allen is only so-so. That day you dared to reprimand me without knowing my identity, but today you only know how to bow and scrape? "Elise said in a cold tone.
Allen shook his head. "Your mouth is still so poisonous."
Hearing this, Elise could no longer hold back and burst out laughing. She found a chair and sat down, swinging her legs. "You don't know how hard it is to pretend every day, so now I miss the days when I met you. I wasn't Elizabeth back then, just a willful Elise. "
"You're moaning without a disease. God knows how many people are happy to live your pretentious life." Allen sat on the other side of the Grand Duchess and sighed. "Look, even the second prince and the prime minister have to bow when they see you. How awe-inspiring."
"It's fine if you like it. As my man, you don't even have to kneel when you see the Emperor." Elise said casually. Suddenly, she realized that she had said something wrong, and her classical and beautiful face immediately turned red.
Allen looked at her and smiled, "You know what? A friend once told me that the fastest way to get ahead is to be your man. It's a shortcut. "
Elise narrowed her eyes and said in a dangerous tone, "Which bastard said that?"
"You should know that bastard. After all, you attended his wedding."
"Orlando!" Elise gritted her teeth and said, "The next time I see him, I have to teach him a lesson."
"Then he can probably boast to others for half a year. You know, there aren't many people who can teach Grand Duke Hua a lesson." Allen spread out his hands.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled.
"He is indeed a bastard. I really don't know how the Marquis of Iron Spear could have such a son." Elise scolded jokingly.
"I think so too."
Then the study fell silent. After a while, Elise said, "I had no choice but to leave without saying goodbye last time. Speaking of which, I still owe you a reward. "
Allen shook his head and said, "You asked the two lords to help you at the old Great Wall. I'll treat it as you've repaid me."
Elise glared at him angrily. "Then what? Do you think my repayment is so cheap?"
Her voice was not soft, and the door of the study was not soundproof. Not to mention the old butler and the others, even the Golden Lion Swordsmen heard it clearly. The old butler bumped into Saran and whispered, "So the two of us are worthless."
Shallan rolled her eyes, too lazy to bother with her old partner.
In the study, Elise sat up straight and said seriously, "Not long ago, the Naga Clan provided some evidence that Sword Lord Mason was the one who hired me to kill me. Hmph, Mason's intentions are so sinister. How can the Boleyn Clan not repay him? I know you're going to deal with Mason. Don't forget to inform me when you have any specific actions. "
"How can I find you?"
Elise was clearly prepared. She took out a coat of arms with a golden flower pattern and placed it on the table. "With this, you can find me anytime you need it. Our family has a lot of businesses in the imperial capital, and Julian knows that you can show this coat of arms anywhere. Someone will naturally bring you to see me. "
She stood up and said, "Count me in on the north-south trade route and the Cold Crystal Vein. Just treat it as interest on the rewards I owe you."
Then, he pushed the door open and left without saying goodbye. Allen shook his head and put away the coat of arms. Julian and the others saw them off and only returned to the hall after they watched the carriage of the Flower Duchess leave. In the carriage, Elise looked out of the window quietly. Saran, who was sitting beside her, suddenly said, "Miss, what do you think of this Earl Allen?"
"What do you mean?"
"To be the young lady's husband."
Elise frowned and said, "I don't find it annoying to get along with him. But it's too early to say that he's my man. "
When the old butler heard this, he immediately beamed with joy and winked at Saran. This was the first time Elise had been alone with a young man, and she didn't find it annoying. In the past, when the family found a candidate for her, she almost rejected him without even looking at him.
"Now is not the time to talk about this." Elise said to the two top ten Saints who had watched her grow up, "Mason's intention to seize the throne is becoming more and more obvious, but His Majesty is reluctant to make a move. If His Majesty doesn't do it, then we'll have to do it. I thought it would not be long before I met Mason in battle. There's no problem with the army, but the problem lies in the experts. Can't I get in touch with that uncle of mine? "
Elise's uncle, Belle Kai, was a clan guardian expert of the Boleyn Clan. He was one of the Ten Saints along with Sword Lord Mason and Twilight Prayer Midian. Night Shadow Belle Kai was ranked fourth among the Ten Saints. If he made a move, along with Stam and Saran, the top ten Saints, he would be much more confident in dealing with Mason.
However, Night Shadow's whereabouts were uncertain and he would only return home once or twice a year. Even though the Boleyn Clan's spies were spread throughout the empire, it was still not easy to contact Belle Kai. Hearing this, the old butler said in a low voice, "I heard that your uncle appeared in Graytown recently, but he will definitely rush back after knowing that you were attacked in Satin."
"I only hope that he can arrive in time to deal with Mason." Elise said.
Recently, the nerves of the people in the imperial capital had always been tense. First, the dark horse of the Second Prince, Julian, ran out of the royal spring hunt and quietly won the spring hunt. While everyone was still shocked by the news, Tangerio announced another big event.
Cut the army!
After years of fermentation, this policy proposed by Prime Minister Nabott was finally formally proposed on this day. However, the matter of cutting the army from the Great Emperor's mouth was slightly different from what the Prime Minister had proposed. Tangerio did not disband all the lords below the Marquis at once, as Nabott had proposed. Instead, he started with the barons and viscounts. The decree clearly stated that from now on, lords below the Count would automatically disband their armies, and the security of their territories would be under the unified responsibility of the Imperial Army. However, although this decree was proposed, it clearly gave the lords three months to implement it.
Without a doubt, the Great Emperor was trying to limit the rebound to the minimum. Even so, the decree still caused Oliska to boil endlessly.
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