"Your Excellency Chen Rui," Christina said flatly, "I've been asked by someone to pass on a few words to you alone. I wonder if it's convenient for you?"
Before Chen Rui could open his mouth, he felt a heavy pinch on his arm. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "What if I say it's not convenient?"
Christina was silent for a moment. "Then I've been rude. Please forgive me for the disturbance. I'll take my leave now."
"Wait." It was Isabella who spoke. When Christina said goodbye just now, she sharply sensed the man's emotional fluctuation, even if it was quickly concealed. His aunt was a smart woman. She knew when to be unreasonable and when to be reasonable.
"Looks like it's something important. Chen Rui, you should go and listen. Don't let a lady come all the way here for nothing." His aunt smiled. "But Miss Christina … Next time you need to ask someone for a favor, you should be more polite and keep a low profile. No man would want a woman who's too full of herself."
Chen Rui was a little embarrassed. It was easy for his aunt to say that. That Madam Mandala was much more arrogant and prideful than Christina.
"Thank you for your advice." Christina's expression and tone were still indifferent. She was clearly ignoring him.
Madam Aunt snorted coldly and secretly pinched Chen Rui again. She came to Delia and didn't even look at Christina. She took her niece's hand and turned away.
"His Excellency Chen Rui really doesn't lack women around him, and all of them are excellent women." Christina stared at Isabella's back and said calmly. She seemed to have the upper hand just now, but she had unknowingly competed with the other party. Objectively speaking, it was a tie, and Isabella knew that.
Chen Rui laughed awkwardly. Christina slowly walked forward. "I was only halfway through my shopping trip. Can I continue now? I'm usually very busy. I can't remember the last time I really went shopping. "
"Oh." Chen Rui did not know what Christina's real intention was, so he could only respond vaguely with Rolla's moves.
Next … it was really a shopping trip, a pure shopping trip.
"What is this? It's beautiful. "Christina picked up an item from the stall.
"Good Luck Knot. It's said that it can bring about special luck." Chen Rui didn't give the vendor a chance to promote. He explained directly, "In fact, it is made of a special plant meridian. It has no practical value … Well, fifteen white crystal coins, a fixed price. Are you selling it?"
The latter half of the sentence was directed at the vendor. It could be seen that Christina liked this delicate gadget very much. After some bargaining, the deal was made at 18 white crystal coins. Christina watched with interest as Chen Rui bargained, then happily accepted the gift.
After this episode, the original stalemate atmosphere seemed to have relaxed a lot. Chen Rui took Christina to taste the Dark Moon's snacks and bought a few small gifts. They walked all the way to the Red Fruit Inn.
The Red Fruit Inn was one of the largest hotels in the Dark Moon. It was relatively high-class. Chen Rui followed Christina into VIP Room 1. It was actually a suite with a living room and a bedroom. There were also "high-end facilities" such as a magic TV. This made Chen Rui inexplicably think of the word "get a room". His heart suddenly beat a little faster.
"I haven't relaxed like this for a long time. This feeling is very good." Christina gestured him to sit down. "Thank you and your little gift."
"Miss, you're welcome."
Christina's tone changed. "So, let's get down to business."
Chen Rui's mind turned quickly, and he responded, "En."
Christina said calmly, "I want to know, as long as the chips are enough, everything can change?"
This question made Chen Rui already guess some of her intentions in his heart. "Nothing is absolute in this world, but it also depends on what 'change' is."
"So, you should understand what I mean. Can you give me a definite answer? Chips are not a problem. "
Chen Rui pondered for a moment and gave the answer, "Some things can't be put on the trading scale. Naturally, they can't be measured with chips."
Christina was silent. After a while, she slowly took off her veil. "I'll only ask you once. Can I be the reason to change you?"
When Chen Rui saw the long-lost beautiful face, his heart was shocked. "Miss, you …"
"I'm already being honest with you." Christina sighed. "You don't have to play any disguise anymore. Maybe you can deceive the entire Demon Realm, but you can't hide from a woman's intuition. Not to mention, you're not without flaws. This is why I came to the Dark Moon in person this time."
Chen Rui's mind was blown, and he was suddenly in a mess. Three words emerged in his heart: I'm exposed.
He had imagined many times that one day he would appear in front of Catherine and announce domineeringly, "You're mine" in her surprised eyes. However, the reality was the opposite. Her Majesty Empress came to him and asked domineeringly, "Are you willing to be mine?"
Since Catherine personally dressed up, she must have exposed the identity of "Chen Rui" long ago. Even if Aguile hadn't been exposed, at least she could equate the human with the trio-specialized mechanic master.
Chen Rui smiled bitterly, "Catherine, I …"
The Demon Realm's number one beauty, number one sage, and the most powerful empress looked at him quietly. Her quiet and beautiful black eyes were flowing with expectation, "Can you give me an answer?"
It was not an order, not a request, just an expectation. A woman's expectation of a man.
It was the first time Chen Rui saw Catherine's expression like this. His heart was warm, and the words "I promise" almost blurted out. After taking a deep breath, he finally calmed down.
"I'm surprised that you would propose such a bargaining chip. Yes, it's a bargaining chip. " Chen Rui stared into Catherine's eyes with a burning gaze, "Why did you make such a change? Or sacrifice? "
When Catherine heard that her conditions were classified as "bargaining chips", she suddenly felt a little annoyed in her heart. Her tone was still very calm, "Do you want me to praise you when you already know the answer? Okay then. From the Dark Moon toppling Obsidian, to Jía's lightning ascension to the throne, then turning our country's coercion into cooperation, until the current terrifying speed of development and growth, you should know how much effort you have contributed. Newspapers, magic television, princess series, millet wine, concerts … These things are all planned by you. If this continues, the Fallen Angel Empire will become the most terrifying empire in the Demon Realm in less than 10 years. The threat you bring is too great. "
"Is this the reason? Making our Her Majesty Empress willingly sacrifice herself? "Chen Rui suddenly felt angry, and he did not hide his anger.
Seeing Chen Rui's anger, Catherine inexplicably felt a lot more comfortable. She shook her head slightly, "Not only that, but also because … the stability of the empire needs a king's husband and an heir to the throne."
"Really?" Chen Rui sneered, "Even if it's marriage and body, it's for the empire? You are really a respectable Her Majesty Empress. "
"From the moment I put on the crown, many things are destined. The emperor has not only supreme power, but also the highest responsibility." Catherine looked directly at Chen Rui, "You may not have a deep understanding of this, but your Empress Jía will definitely have a real experience. I don't know what the relationship between her and Aguile is, and I don't know what the relationship between you and Aguile is. What I can be sure of is that even if it's her marriage partner, the range of choices is also very small. Her choice of Aguile should be the best choice within the range, or in other words, she has paid a considerable price for it. So, I came to the Dark Moon today. Do you understand? "
Chen Rui asked rhetorically, "I'm just a human. Is it worth it?"
"Your value far exceeds the definition of your race. Even if you have no mechanics, no black potions, and no special abilities, your talent is still the best in the world. With your help, I believe the Shadow Empire will make a qualitative leap and even unify the Demon Realm. For the interests of the empire, I think it's worth it, and … I don't hate you. "
Blue veins appeared on Chen Rui's forehead: Can't you just throw the interests of the empire further away? Just leave the last sentence and simply say that you like it?
Catherine seemed to see through his mind, "I don't want to hide it. If it weren't for the empire, Catherine Asmodeus wouldn't come to you like this. If you agree, you can be my only husband; if you can instigate the Dark Moon Estate to rebel, then Athena will become the first general of the Shadow Empire. I don't even mind the existence of her or other women."
If someone heard Catherine's words next to him, they would be confused and think that their auditory system was broken. The Demon Realm's first beauty, the first sage, Her Majesty Empress of the Shadow Empire actually said such conditions to a human!
"What a tempting condition. It reminds me of a certain communication advertisement. As long as you add a few dozen yuan, you can get some kind of discount package." Chen Rui smiled, "I admit that I really want you very much. I want you very much. I know that you have a place for me in your heart. It's useless for you to deny it because we have experienced the battle in the Crystal Valley together. I still remember that wonderful kiss. "
Seeing Chen Rui's reminiscing look, Catherine's calmness and calmness finally began to waver. She had the urge to punch him, but she also admitted in her heart that from the moment this man destroyed his heart for her, her heart had been indelibly branded with his shadow. She once thought that he was going to die, so she confessed her feelings without concealment. Who knew that this bastard was a liar. He actually tricked her into kissing him on her own initiative and then faked his death to escape.
If your persistence is to protect everyone, then my current persistence is just to protect you.
This sentence appeared in her dreams more than once. Apart from the empire, he was indeed the only man she had ever fallen in love with.
Catherine tried her best to control her emotional fluctuations and said coldly, "So, you refused? Do you think I will leave such a huge threat to the empire? "
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