"Don't keep the messengers waiting. It's time to go downstairs."
Without a doubt, they took Daryl along as well, and the group drove at a constant speed towards the White Shadow Palace.
This was not the first time Hitzfeld had come here. She looked at the street scenery which was not much different from her memory, and found that the guards at the palace were almost twice as strict as before.
It seems that the impact of Alvin's accident this time is far more far-reaching than most people think, she thought silently.
To be honest, the situation that Alvin took over was not a bad one, or the cards he had.
King Charuni tried his best to hold on for a while before his death. During this time, he had secretly arranged most of the matters.
It seemed that there was no movement. He did not suppress many nobles who should be suppressed, nor did he deal with the crimes that should be dealt with. It was not because he was willing to spare their lives, but because these were all ready-made growth experience packages that he wanted to save specifically for Alvin.
After the new king ascended the throne, she used the power of the old king's party to severely punish a group of people. Many officials were dismissed, exiled or even executed, and replaced by her more trusted loyal confidants.
Otherwise, how could Xia have become the director with his experience and age?
No matter how much credit is given, it is difficult to cite such a precedent before. This is a position that requires extreme political wisdom. It seems that the more you offend everyone, the more stable your position will be. But with such a simple requirement, how many people can do it well?
Hardening one's mind is not something that can be done with determination. Batti Villefort can reject any unreasonable kindness like a small talk, but for a young person, when she faces various temptations, can she control her expression?
At the beginning, many people were worried that she couldn't even uphold the most basic integrity, let alone establish good relationships with the powerful like Villefort.
That’s nepotism.
Almost all the people in their faction who performed outstandingly in the Death Tree case were successively given important positions.
As the new king's confidants, her confidants and diehard fans, they enjoy special privileges.
There is no reason, and there is no need for reason. Even the most stubborn nobles and officials could not say anything about this. They knew very well that this was the weak spot of the royal family, and the young lady would not allow anyone to interfere in the appointment of her confidants.
But her style is indeed soft.
It may be that the impact of the Death Tree case was quite severe, so they wanted to give everyone more time.
It is also possible that he was self-righteous and thought he could control the central power better than the previous king.
In short, Elwin is indeed not as ruthless and cruel as Charuni. Relatively speaking, she is more willing to give people a chance to reform.
And the above series of ideas are actually just a prelude - what Hitzfeld really wants to say is that this situation may be changing.
The death of Prince Trielred and the fact that he was almost controlled by the evil cult had a very bad impact.
Even if the worst consequences did not occur, and Alwin managed to turn the situation around, she would not be able to sit on the throne peacefully and pretend that nothing had happened.
Then the appointment of "Earl Xieyang" is very meaningful.
Mechanical Yang... Mechanical Yang...
What does she want to do here?
"I think her patience is running out."
Xia Yibing murmured as she looked at the scenery in the distance.
It can be seen that she was thinking about similar things as the girl.
"She had the patience to take things slowly before because she was still young after all."
"She is much younger than Charuni, and she has plenty of time, so she is not in a hurry."
“But now it’s different.”
The shadow lion leader, who was still too young in the eyes of others, turned his head and smiled with a hint of gloating.
“A true reckoning.”
"It's about to begin."
Chapter 25: The New Master of the Mechanical Sun
When I saw Elwin in the bedroom again, she was still as youthful as I remembered.
Her speech and movements are light and a little erratic, but that's just in line with her age.
However, if anyone thinks she is just a little girl who is easy to bully, they will definitely regret it.
Even though their status is no longer what it used to be, even though both Hitzfeld and Xia Yibing knew clearly that because of the return of Aishazhou, and especially because of the emergence of the Imar family and the Mechanical Kingdom, they have gained the qualifications to have equal dialogue with the Sara royal family, and the two sides are only maintaining the so-called monarch-subject relationship on the surface, and they are fully qualified and capable of walking away - but considering the friendship that they once established, and considering that Elwin has never made things difficult for them, but has offered help to them many times in times of crisis, they are still willing to pay their respects to her.
"I have met His Majesty."
"Oh my~" Alvin quickly stood up from his chair, "You two are still being polite to me... This is really... Should I bow to the descendants of the Blood King? Should I also bow to Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Mechanical Kingdom?"
It sounded a bit like sarcasm, but coupled with her cute expression of half angry and half reproach, the two of them really couldn't get angry at each other.
The king's closeness was obvious, and Alwin was deliberately using this method to re-handle the relationship between the two sides.
Very smart... She actually knew that the relationship between the two parties had changed, but I thought it would be a little awkward at the beginning. I didn't expect that a casual joke would cover up the new relationship, and no one felt embarrassed or dissatisfied.
Hitzfeld was really a little surprised. Even though she had overestimated Alwin many times, the other party's understatement still surprised her a little.
She is so suitable to be the king... What is Charuni's vision?
Fortunately, she was fine, and it is said that the damage to half of her soul can be recovered with the nourishment of her physical body.
"Cough cough!" There was a cough next to him. Hitzfeld turned around and saw another old acquaintance standing there.
Ruth-Annual Rings - She wore a very formal bishop's robe and had a veil covering her face. At first glance, she looked more like a dancer than a person in a high position, but her narrow eyes and the majesty that shone from her brows explained that she had already held a high position.
"I'm glad to see you again, whole and healthy, Hitzfeld...but we're very pressed for time today, so we can talk on the way."
Do you still want to leave?
Tentatively looking at the young queen, Alvin nodded: "Yes! Our main task tonight is to take Earl Xieyang to see her fiefdom~"
My fiefdom...
Hitzfeld's eyebrows jumped, and he turned his head to look at Xia Yibing. They could each see horror in the other's eyes.
Speculations are speculations, reality is reality. Yes... they had speculated that Alvin might have such intentions not long ago, but when it was actually confirmed, the news was still too shocking.
After all, that is...it can be said to be the foundation of Sara's country!
This kind of thing, a national treasure! Its value is even higher than that of ordinary divine artifacts. How could she use it as her fief?
This could no longer be explained by favoritism or trust. Hitzfeld dared to guarantee that if this news leaked out, the entire court would be blown up, and letters would flood this bedroom like snowflakes. I don't know how many officials would threaten to dismiss the king from office to revoke his order.
She also took an extra look at the annual rings and found that, as expected, the leader of the tree people, the actual archbishop, also had a bad expression on his face, and his handsome eyebrows had been frowned since they met.
"Oh~ Of course, I know the impact." Alvin was already quickly collecting the papers and pens on the table. While collecting, he turned back and said in a very cheerful tone: "Of course - there will be people protesting, but I am just waiting for them to protest. I can take this opportunity to see who really supports me~"
"Nonsense!" Nian Lun interrupted with a dark face.
"It's a bit ridiculous, but it's the most efficient way." Alvin raised his head, "Doing something that everyone will oppose you... When it comes to testing sincerity, is there any other way that can be more efficient than this?"
"The human heart cannot stand the test, Your Majesty..."
"I know, so I will give them a chance. I'm not saying that I will kill everyone who opposes me. I can tell the difference from the subtle differences in their attitudes. Don't treat me like a child..."
"Besides," Alvin frowned, "I don't think my past conciliatory policy is suitable to continue."
When she mentioned this, the annual rings fell silent.
The return of Aishazhou was a shot in the arm. It not only led to the rapid development of the originally somewhat lifeless trading port, but also saw a large influx of Goli people, and also had a boosting effect on public opinion.
It turns out that the gray fog will also recede - how many gold coins and heads is this change in cognition worth?
Even though we have received reports that the gray fog in other areas and the fog on the sea are tending to move closer to Elsa again, this time is different from opening up the dangerous land. The map has been explored almost completely. As long as we land with enough Jiyang stone carvings, there will be absolutely no problem in defending it.
But the royal family also paid a heavy price.
The death of Prince Trielred was a heavy blow even to Annual Ring. The oath made by the Tree People included helping this country continue its heritage. She didn't dare to think: if all the descendants of Poplar died and Elwyn, the seed of the Holy Oak, was not preserved, how would she have the face to see her mother?
The child born to Teni and Sina through a fake body could not fundamentally solve her anxiety. She still hoped that Alwin could get married as soon as possible, but it was obvious that the latter did not want to fulfill her wish.
When there was a real risk of the inheritance being cut off, Alvin didn't mind accepting the arrangement and releasing the news.
But now Teni already has a child. If he works harder, he can add at least three or four blood relatives to the royal family in the next two years. In her opinion, the crisis will be resolved and she will not be willing to sacrifice herself again.
Considering that she was going to share even the power of Xi Yang this time, Nian Lun got a headache every time he thought about it.
Why do I always feel that she is not very happy to be the king?
Such a serious matter, this is participating in politics from the highest position in the country!
How can she always simplify complicated things and always have her own twisted ideas?
Year Ring had mentored more than one king, but she had never seen anyone like Elwin.
There was no way to deal with her, so the Tree People had to make preparations early.
That's why she was willing to accept Alvin's series of strange ideas...including the separation of Xiyang, the appointment of Earl Xiyang, and so on.
After all, to be honest, Aisuen Hitzfeld also has the right of inheritance.
Before, Nian Lun might have viewed her more as a God Devourer, but as she gained recognition from Ji Yang in the last God War, this view quickly changed to “Well… if it’s Hitzfeld, it’s not impossible.”
She didn't usually think this way. It was only when the royal family was in danger of being cut off during the turmoil caused by Yin Seer that she thought of this possibility.
What if it really breaks?
Compared to re-establishing the dynasty's orthodoxy, it is certainly much more reasonable to let someone who also possesses divine blood succeed to the throne.
This is also the reason why she frequently urged Xia Yibing to use Imaar's unique method to create a human being with Hitzfeld as soon as possible.
If Hitzfeld is treated as an alternative heir, then the continuation of her bloodline immediately becomes a national matter.
Second only to Alvin, there is no time to lose.
No matter how sharp her sense of smell was, Xia Yibing would not dare to think of this. In her opinion, it was rare that the tree people were willing to acknowledge the "Mechanical Princess". How could she still hope that her lover could ascend the throne in the future?
This is the origin of their conflict.
It was a misunderstanding that Alfred talked nonsense without knowing the truth, but he was not actually talking nonsense.
All of this... Hitzfeld only understood it after he actually saw Annual Ring and observed her and Alvin's attitudes.
"Let's go - A-choo!"
Alvin suddenly sneezed.
"I'm not well yet. It's a bit risky to go out so late. A-choo--"
Another one.
Covering her nose with a laugh, the young king was very satisfied to see the helpless expression on the face of her chief minister.
"Come back soon and don't let Ruth worry too much."
……
At the same time, at the Larence Mansion.
"So, she was really appointed as Earl of Xieyang?"
"Yes, Father."
James looked respectfully at the man behind the desk.
"And she should have obtained a very high official position, so she can not care about us at all."
"You're right to build a good relationship with her." The man nodded and asked him again: "Tell me about your relationship. I'll see if there's anything I missed."
James agreed, but his expression became a little strange.
As he spoke, the man's expression became strange.
"That's true... So this is their relationship?"
"It appears so at this point, Father."
"Where are they now?"
"I just received news that a car is coming to pick them up to go to the White Shadow Palace."
The Baron began to sigh.
"What's wrong...Father?"
"Even you can see it... There's no attempt to hide this."
"Let's sort out the industry we have."
"It's going to bleed again this time."
