What do you mean by "I am complimenting her" and what do you mean by "she is very suitable to me"? The Grand Duke was clearly saying that he had fallen in love with Queen Almohad.
At this moment, Lorraine's soul of gossip buried deep in her heart was burning like the Kuwaiti oil wells set alight by Saddam in 1991.
This is definitely a rare good story.
Shakespeare's most classic court love drama.
Sad, beautiful, touching... Anyway, all the common words that humans have used in the past five thousand years can be used.
If it were placed in future generations and replaced by Braided Chao, it would definitely be the number one drama on all major ratings lists.
Absolutely. Not compromised at all.
Where can I find high-end materials like this?
Out of instinct, Lorraine wanted to find a pen to write it down. But then she realized something was wrong.
This is her father-in-law who is taking advantage of her. She pees on him like this and engages in large-scale tampering...well, artistic processing. Even if the old guy doesn't care, Nicole doesn't care about it.
Thinking of this, Lorraine looked at Catherine carefully and saw that she had a disdainful expression on her face and turned her head away without even looking at the Grand Duke. She was obviously angry.
Well, good. She hasn’t realized it yet~!
Lorraine rolled her eyes, then looked at the Grand Duke carefully, and asked: "Have you... uh... cough cough cough, cough... got to know her in depth?"
At first, the Maple Leaf Danlin Allied Forces were stationed in the Almohad capital, the imperial city of Abdelwad, for half a year in order to avenge their murder.
At that time, when Grand Duke Julius received the news, he was so happy that he rushed over in a hurry. After leaving a trail of his own scent at the gate of the imperial city, he entered the city with great satisfaction.
Lorraine remembers that at that time, he was focusing all his energy on scraping the land and learning to re-employ after being laid off. First, he did not wait, and second, he did not rely on others. He bravely stepped out and finally succeeded in doing something great for the laid-off postman Li Zicheng.
Launched a series of "recovery of stolen goods" activities towards the Almohad nobles.
The one I hugged at that time felt happy, and the other hugged me felt extremely happy.
However, despite this, he still vaguely remembered that during that period, Archduke Julius often ran into the imperial city. Now he thought it was probably to harass Queen Isabella.
Lorraine did not have a deep impression of Queen Isabella. She only vaguely remembered that she was a young woman in her twenties.
Elegant, noble, tough, perseverant, daring to take responsibility, and quite daring to take responsibility~!
Even somewhat admirable.
In times of crisis, as a woman, she stirred up the precarious backbone of the Almohad Empire.
To pacify the Maple Leaf Danlin coalition and reorganize the Almohad military and political system, a series of measures were carried out vigorously and with outstanding results. They calmed the panicked people in the Almohad Central District in a short period of time.
What impressed Lorraine the most was that she sent her cronies to kill her husband, Emperor Almohad, without hesitation, and then replaced her with a puppet to monopolize the power of the empire.
Queen Isabella showed ruthlessness and determination in this process, which profoundly proves that she is a mature and skillful politician, not a vase queen in the palace.
At the same time, it also made Lorraine stay away from her. This kind of woman is so cruel and ruthless that she cannot be offended~!
It’s definitely a Wu Zetian~!
Compared with "Xiao Qin Ci Xi Duan Bless Kang Yi Zhao Yu Zhuang Cheng Shou Gong Qin Xian Chong Xi and Tianxing Shengxian Queen", this kind of shit has no ability. Just knowing that *** seeks honor, I thought that the old man with a good name can cover it up.
I don’t know how many times the waste material is smarter.
Such an absolute strong woman~!
Just thinking about it is already terrifying.
Lorraine is very self-aware, but he has not lived enough yet. It is better for a strong woman like that to have less contact with her. She always hides as far as she can.
At this point, Grand Duke Julius was definitely a master who was not afraid of death. Like a moth to the flame, he rushed towards Queen Isabella with enthusiasm.
At this time, Grand Duke Julius held the teacup in both hands, slowly shaking the cup, looking into the distance with his eyes, as if he was recalling something, and then sighed in the warmest tone of a middle-aged uncle: "She is...
...a woman with unique charm..."
Listening to Grand Duke Julius' tone of partial praise and partial regret, Lorraine was finally sure that this old guy had hit a snag with Queen Isabella.
I don’t know if the person being issued is a ‘good person card’, a ‘good person card’, or a ‘good person card’?
As Lorraine thought about it, she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart and said to herself: Not bad, not bad~!
Queen Isabella is Hilmeria's cousin, and Hilmeria is his own woman. If Grand Duke Julius had an affair with Queen Isabella, what if he had a baby or something, and this generation would be in chaos.
What does it look like?
At that time, Catherine will be so angry that she will be like Ultraman, "biu, biu, biu".
Lorraine sighed in her heart, no wonder people said that the nobles were promiscuous, and it was not without reason. There were many emperors in Seris' history who married their aunts and nieces, or even mother and daughter.
And the nobles of this world are even worse.
As a nobleman, he has nothing to worry about, and has nothing to do. He only eats and plays all day long, and all he does is eat, drink, whore, and gamble. To put it simply, the life of a nobleman is right on the table, on the table, and in bed.
Catherine snorted heavily, her brows almost rising with anger.
With a pretty face and a cold light shining from her beautiful eyes, she stared at Grand Duke Julius and scolded sternly: "Are you talking about the charm of killing your husband?
I’m warning you, don’t try to influence her~!”
Lorraine secretly snickered. It seemed that Catherine's strength was innate. Even her father scolded her when she was annoyed.
Archduke Rumain was obviously used to it. He was scolded by Catherine's ears and was not annoyed at all. He just smiled and stroked his shiny hair.
He shook his head, smacked his lips, and then said slowly: "Nicole, Nicole... you will never understand."
"No need," Catherine rolled her eyes and said angrily, "I'd better not understand this kind of black widow."
Archduke Julius secretly made a face at Lorraine, then shrugged and said: "Nicole, you should be happy, you are luckier than her."
Catherine was immediately furious.
She reached out and slammed the table, and said angrily: "What do you mean? Don't compare me with her~!"
Knowing that he had made a mistake, Archduke Julius also winced and smiled dryly. Then he patted his daughter on the shoulder and comforted her with good words: "Don't be angry. My meaning may not be expressed correctly. What I want to say is
...Yes, you should be happy to have a father like me."
"Why are you happy?" Catherine snorted and asked angrily: "Are you causing trouble to me all day long?"
Grand Duke Julius smiled dryly and said: "I have not restricted your freedom... Among the princesses of so many countries on the mainland, only you are the most special."
Lorraine had to nod. Archduke Julius was right.
Compared with the regular royal life in other countries, Her Royal Highness Princess Catherine is indeed a special case.
Not only was he free to come and go, but he could even choose his own men. This was almost unimaginable in the royal family. Of course, there was a reason why Archduke Julius indulged Catherine.
Because the princesses all bear the important responsibility of sacrificing their lives for the country, they don't just say they can marry whomever they want.
Of course, in the eyes of the world, Catherine's behavior also appeared to be maverick and even deviant.
This is why when Prime Minister Russell wanted to marry Catherine, many people did not object.
In their view, it is the princess's job and even her obligation to be married.
On the contrary, the princess who eloped with someone was a bit unprofessional.
But Catherine obviously didn't appreciate it.
She snorted coldly, then raised her chin slightly, and pointedly pointed out: "Don't you think I don't know? You just want to find someone to work for you~!"
Immediately afterwards, Catherine took Lorraine and began to tell her family history of blood and tears.
"Since I was six years old, you have let me play in your office every day.
When I was eight years old, you lied to me and said it was homework and asked me to practice signing.
When I was nine years old, I was asked to sign documents.
Before I went to Maple Leaf Danlin, I even held the government meeting for you.
Moreover, I have to take Leo to inspect civil affairs in various places..."
Catherine twirled her fingers and recounted her hard work over the years one by one.
Because she stayed with Lorraine and read a lot of novels, her literary attainments are also extremely high now.
In her sad narration, the majestic eldest princess is exactly like the character of Yang Bailao and Gao Yubao. Moreover, after finishing the work, she even stood on the top of the building and did not get paid.
Catherine complained bitterly for most of the day, and finally said: "I have done so much work, but what's the result? I spent fifty cents on cosmetics, and you call it like pulling out teeth.
And what are you doing at this time?"
"You are either fighting on the front line, or hunting with the nobles, or you are ghosting with other women." Catherine picked up the teacup and said affirmatively: "If I marry to another country, who will handle the official affairs for you?
You have time to go out and be cool.
I think, even if Huang Shiren, Nan Batian, Zhou Papi, Shylock, Grandet, Po Liuxijin, Abagong, Lao Lieyi... all of them are put together, they are not as good as you. Just you.
Do you still have the nerve to talk about me?"
As Catherine spoke, she picked up a thick pile of documents and slapped them on the table.
Archduke Julius was beaten all over his body by her machine-gun-like rebuke.
He rubbed his nose, laughed dryly, and said, "Although part of what you said is true, don't you also like this kind of life?"
If it weren't for my careful guidance, would you be able to achieve what you are today?"
"Hmph~!" Catherine admitted the Grand Duke's statement. She was indeed very satisfied with her current life. Moreover, if she had not worked hard at the beginning, she would be just a delicate young lady now. She would have been married to somewhere.
Went.
Maybe it’s like what Leo said. If you marry a barbarian, you will have to drink a bottle of vinegar with every meal. I’m so scared~!
Grand Duke Julius finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his daughter no longer scolded him. The father was pointed at and scolded by his daughter. Although this also showed the deep affection between father and daughter, it was still very embarrassing, especially in front of him.
Son-in-law's face.
It really hurts the charm value.
The Grand Duke was stunned for a moment, then coughed softly and said: "Isabella is just a victim of politics. She can't be happy even if she marries into the royal family. She also has to bear the suffering that was not hers in the first place.
This is a strong woman, haha..."
Archduke Julius smiled and said: "Strong women always have special charm. You think so, Lorraine?"
Lorraine was immediately startled and cursed in her mind: This old guy is really a bastard, he is trying to drag himself into trouble~!
Immediately afterwards, Catherine's sharp eyes came over.
It was not good for Lorraine to say 'yes', nor was it good to say 'no'. She could only keep the corners of her mouth raised, giggle, and continue to giggle.
"By the way, Lorraine, what does she want from us?" Archduke Julius finally thought of business.
Lorraine rubbed her forehead and said quickly: "She wanted artillery and even a Victory-class battleship. But after all, the matter was so important that Leo gave her some military assistance and sent her envoy away."
Grand Duke Julius said "hmm", pushed the document at hand to Lorraine, and said: "You take a look at this first."
The name of the document was the "Almohad War Report". Lorraine was shocked and flipped through the pages carefully.
The famous generals Amor, Hadou, and Lorraine, who are all competing to send praises to the world, are also very curious. He wants to know how magical this person is.
The document details the battles between the Almohad Forces and local warlords.
The new army directly under Queen Almohad was unstoppable in the early stage, and then at the headquarters of Sukoman Province, it was suddenly attacked by a legion under Amor and Haddou.
Because the new army underestimated the enemy and stretched its front too long, its flanks were exposed. Hadou's men directly blocked their front and cut off their front.
The troops that penetrated deep into Sukoman territory were surrounded and annihilated, and the follow-up troops fled in a hurry.
The New Army lost one and a half legions at once, which was a heavy blow to the New Army, which had less than ten legions.
Hadou can quietly lurk a legion under the nose of the new army, and kill it with a fatal blow at the most opportune time, which is enough to show how experienced this person is in using troops.
After this defeat, Queen Isabella's men demanded to withdraw from Sukoman Province and reorganize, but Queen Isabella defied everyone's wishes and instead used all the power in her hands to suppress it.
Relying on its superior strength, the new army faced off against the coalition forces in the provinces of Sukoman and Hadu. The two sides have been engaging in small-scale battles focusing on extraction and penetration, and now the battlefield is in a stalemate.
Grand Duke Julius looked at Lorraine, who sometimes frowned, sometimes sneered, and sometimes shook his head, and asked as if consulting: "What do you think of the current war situation?"
Lorraine threw the documents away, stretched out, took a sip of the sour juice prepared by Catherine, and said firmly: "The New Army will definitely be defeated. If this continues, the New Army will probably only be able to survive for two months."
Grand Duke Julius nodded in agreement and said: "The situation is similar to what we estimated. There are too many places for the New Army to defend, and the troops are scattered. Hadou can leisurely select targets and drain the blood of the New Army little by little until they
Can't bear it.
I think that she-wolf also knows the result, so she wants to buy cannons from you."
Catherine frowned in confusion and asked puzzledly: "Since defeat is inevitable, why not withdraw the army?"
Grand Duke Julius smiled, raised his chin, and motioned for Lorraine to explain. Lorraine said: "Things cannot be viewed this way. If Queen Isabella does not fight back with a firm attitude, then the joint guarantee of the provinces led by Hadou will become a reality.
More provinces with pro-democracy tendencies will break away from the central government and join Hadou's camp. Instead of just waiting and watching like they are now."
Catherine shook her head and said, "But she will eventually fail."
Archduke Julius raised his head and laughed, and said happily: "That's why she needs us. Otherwise, how can I say that she is a special woman.
We, the Ruman Empire, have finally managed to cultivate pro-Ruman forces in Almohad, and we will never sit back and watch Hadu's forces grow.
From this point of view, she has defeated us."
Catherine tapped her fingers on the table and said thoughtfully: "So, we must support her? Leo will be very happy to hear this news."
Of course, Grand Duke Julius knew what kind of virtue his son had. He was eaten to death by Melina. Grand Duke Julius muttered to Lorraine dissatisfied: "This boy has learned nothing else from following you, but he has learned a lot about being afraid of his wife."
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Lorraine rolled her eyes angrily, thinking that it was you who taught your daughter and son's temper.
Julian crossed his arms, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly sighed and said: "Amor, Haddou is a man of great talent and strategy~!"
Then he suddenly smiled and said: "But he has bad luck."
Grand Duke Julius laughed heartily and said: "There is really nothing more joyful than watching your enemy suffer defeat again and again."
After Grand Duke Julius stopped laughing, he looked at Lorraine with a strange expression and said, "Do you know who Hardou hates the most?"
Lorraine shook his head, he had never heard of it.
Grand Duke Julius extended his hand and nodded at Lorraine, saying: "You~!"
Lorraine was stunned and blurted out unconsciously: "How is this possible?"
Catherine also looked confused.
If it was something else, forget it. When the mediator asked about her boyfriend, she immediately became concerned. She took her father's arm and said, "Isn't it possible? What relationship can Lorraine have with him?"
"
Grand Duke Julius smiled and said: "Because this silly boy Lorraine ruined the good thing he had planned for ten years."
Lorraine and Catherine both looked at Archduke Julius with wide eyes, waiting for his explanation.
Grand Duke Julius spread his hands and said: "Actually, we only found out about this after they started the war recently.
Haddu's goal has always been Almohad's throne. But he did not have the family background of the Parthian general who was preparing to usurp the throne.
After the initial attack on Ruman, I may have achieved great success. Or maybe my ambitions were exposed, which aroused the Almohad royal family's vigilance, and they could only go to the south to guard the border.