Chapter 503 The 4,000-character chapter of the capital
Chapter 503 Capital City (4000 words long chapter)
In the Palace of Silver Dew, one of the twin hunting palaces outside the city of Seine, Lafontaine, the royal advisor who is also the minister of the seal and the director of intelligence/security, wearing a heraldic robe, has just concluded an impromptu meeting before the royal court.
meeting; and walked down the long marble staircase with a majestic and solemn face.
More than a dozen state assistants, political secretaries, and Cardinals officials gathered around him, flattering and flattering him like stars over the moon, just to get a few instructions and suggestions from him, or from him.
Some news and rumors from the imperial meeting.
"The Western Empire has been in a turmoil recently because of the succession issue of the northern princes; they are not interested in the alliances and proposals made by the dynasty at all. They even expelled the kingdom's envoys in humiliation and refused to send us to re-assume our duties.
."
"Did you know that the young Caesar in the city of Rome has replaced the chamberlain and the imperial finance minister; and liquidated the political factions represented by these two. To this end, the city garrison has raided at least dozens of ministers
, the residences of nobles and officials.”
"In addition, several purple shirt (praetorian guard) regiments newly formed by the royal family of the Western Empire also entered the big cities in the north such as Turin, San Marino, and Liguria one after another; and claimed to mediate the conflict between the northern princes.
Inheritance disputes.”
"North of the Po River, there were also many city councils that announced that they would break away from the protection of their former suzerains (princes) and become independent cities under the jurisdiction and protection of the royal family; therefore, the city of Rome today is praising this Caesar.
"Young Lions" of the Empire."
"But due to changes in the celestial sphere, the agreements reached between the dynasty and the Norman nations in the north, and the previous employment covenants with the Avars, Bulgars, and Huns in the east, are no longer reliable. The choice of the Normans
The king's war has broken out, and the nomadic khanates have also started fighting again."
"If the dynasty wants to marry, they can't find a stable partner for the time being; on the contrary, the Seven Kingdoms coalition from the British Isles has lost its support after being cut off by sea routes; now it has stopped attacking and plundering among the lowland princes and is seeking to
Become a vassal of the dynasty."
Of course, if someone who is not familiar with it has seen it with his own eyes, it would be difficult to imagine this royal advisor with a wrinkled face, deep nasolabial folds, and a look of self-importance. Half a year ago, he was just a poor man living on the streets, with a sad face all day long.
He is just a prematurely balding writer.
In a sense, Lafontaine did not come from a well-known family. His father was just a small official in the municipal maintenance department of Seine City. Therefore, he spent a lot of effort to send him to the Royal Judicial School, and eventually became a capital official.
High Court, certified official lawyer.
However, Lafontaine, who could only memorize legal rules, lacked the dexterity and flexibility of a lawyer. Therefore, he was quickly excluded and designed by his colleagues because of a small procedural error.
Being disrespectful to the royal family means throwing away this stable job.
But this encounter also inspired another talent in him; after seeing and experiencing all kinds of chaos under the jurisdiction of the Capital High Court, his creative desire and motivation were like a spring. From this, it was also very
He has written and created several humorous scripts full of satire.
These scripts, which were smashed into the streets and small theaters and quickly circulated, also attracted the attention of the last cardinal of the former dynasty, "The Sinker" Fouquet; he sent people to become his patrons and major benefactors in private;
This was the last period of time when Fontaine was happiest and most at ease.
He wandered around the flower streets and willow alleys in Seine City all day long, or was invited to appear in various social occasions such as salons, cocktail parties and garden tours. Under the continuous creation, in addition to generous annuities and gifts, there were also many wealthy people who came here because of his fame.
, a noble woman, throw herself into her arms in private.
But this kind of good times did not last long. Under the constant selling of officials and titles by Fouquet, the "sinker" who claimed to be able to sell everything, the dynasty still ushered in the end of the Blood Moon Incident after a brief period of glory.
Kai's entire family died at the hands of the mob.
At the same time, as Fouquet's helpers and patrons, who had been touted in various public occasions, the "sinker" Fouquet and the royal family's Lafontaine naturally became the targets of liquidation by the new governments formed by the mob.
; And it suddenly became impossible to remain anonymous all day long.
Just when he was hiding in the market and was at his most impoverished, all his personal belongings had been pawned, and he only had a shabby robe in the winter. In order to provide food for the next day, he needed to write a novel based on the past royal family.
Various sensational erotic dramas.
For this reason, he even contracted an unexplainable disease from an old prostitute who lived with him. Until one day, his old friend suddenly found Lafontaine and introduced him to a powerful and prominent man.
The big shot also changed his destiny...
LaFontaine, who slowly recalled all the past, finally got rid of the entanglement of most of his subordinates; and after passing through a series of gorgeous and decadent gardens with sculptures, fountains and flower beds, he finally came to an inconspicuous hunting ground.
Inside the house, the man in black robe outside the door nodded slightly.
Immediately, LaFontaine was lifted up the door curtain and led in. From this moment on, the majesty and reserve he once had no longer existed, leaving only humility and humility on his face; I saw him speaking to him without hesitation.
Then, an old priest with silver hair, hooked nose and eagle eyes saluted respectfully: "May the Lord bless you, my benefactor, the guide of the soul, the mysterious ruler with unpredictable power..."
"My minister, you are already the king's new royal advisor, and you no longer need to be so humble and cautious." The old priest then smiled at him and said: "After all, according to the legal principles of the dynasty,
Now I am also someone you need to monitor and control..."
"God in heaven, how can you think like this? I am your most humble servant." Lafontaine held his palm tightly and kissed the huge seal with blood-stained roses: "You gave me all this.
, if I can’t gain your trust, then what’s the point of all this?”
That's right, the old priest in front of you is the noble man who brought all this to Lafontaine. Because he is not only the abbot of the Grand Monastery of Vannes, but also the ancient Order of Yahweh/Holy Order.
President; secretly holds the privacy and secrets of many dynasties.
At the same time, he also possesses various extraordinary abilities to drive and control various abnormal existences in the underground world and darkness where only ballads and proverbs exist. It is precisely because of the other party's operation that Lafontaine, who was infected with the disease, not only
He recovered and replaced an ancient hermit.
"Since you have been summoned, your servant looks forward to listening to all teachings and guidance." Lafontaine would think of this, and then respectfully asked for instructions: "Please don't have any contact with me, as long as it is within your servant's ability.
There will be no problem of course."
"Of course, it's not a big deal." The old priest said straight to the point: "I just heard that at the royal meeting, His Majesty Charles intended to rebuild the royal family's confidential bureau and set up the position of postmaster; maybe you can recommend it
and select some reliable and capable people.”
"This is my duty, there is no problem at all." Lafontaine responded immediately: "Please give me the list later. Your servant will never disappoint you..."
"In addition, I would like to ask you to do me a small favor." The old priest clapped his hands again, and immediately walked out of the room next to him. He was wearing a high-gown skirt and a folding fan. He had a charming and classical beauty.
Woman: "This is my old friend Mrs. Milady who has just come to seek refuge with me. I need you as an introducer to arrange for her and her daughters to appear at social occasions of the royal family and nobles at the appropriate time."
"My lord, I will definitely repay your kindness." Then Mrs. Milady, who walked out unnoticed with Lafontaine on her arm and hugged her arm with a full heart, also said in a tone that was unbefitting of her age and was naturally charming: "
My daughters and I have just encountered some bad things, and we need your comfort and teachings."
"Mrs. Milady, are you willing to accompany me at the royal banquet?" However, Lafontaine, who was unaware that his eyes were becoming solidified and dull, suddenly asked as if they were old friends at first sight: "I can also bring them
Adopt her as an adopted daughter and introduce a decent marriage."
However, after a while, Mrs. Milady returned to the hunting house again, put down her folding fan, lifted up her skirt, and bowed her head respectfully to the old priest and said thank you: "Thanks to your grace, I have found those daughters and let them go."
I have gained a patron, and I have successfully planted the seeds of consciousness in him.”
"This is just following the trend." The old priest shook his head slightly and said: "But not long after you woke up from the long dormancy in the maze of the underground cemetery of the capital, you used the power of blood to rediscover those descendants. No.
You know, how do you feel about this day and age?"
"This... is truly a wonderful era! Even the air is filled with invisible vitality." Mrs. Milady covered her face with a fan and said with a smile, "But the kingdom I was familiar with has been destroyed.
Those damn guys from the Royal Secret Service are all dead too."
"Of course, the most important thing is that my ex-husband, the royal musketeer captain, and his friends with an excessive sense of justice will never have a chance to hinder me. But now sitting on the throne of Lublin Palace is a usurper of power.
The family is surrounded by a group of flashy people."
"But you are wrong." However, the old priest shook his head without hesitation: "Your ex-husband, the De Baz family from D'Artagnan City, the commander of the Royal Infantry Guards, Charles the White Eagle, and
The comrades who originally buried you have blood and descendants that have been passed down to this day."
"What?" Mrs. Milady heard this, but a smile full of cruelty and malice appeared on her beautiful face; she will never forget that the man who was once extremely obsessed with her was
How to turn against one another and nail oneself to death in an iron maiden's coffin.
"However, this family has withered away and only a pair of children are left." However, the old priest's next words made her put away her surly expression: "As the male heir of the family, he is currently serving under me, so he can be regarded as
The most powerful young man in the Esoteric Order."
"In this case, I only have one small request left." Mrs. Milady put down the folding fan and said with a sad expression: "Please arrange for me to get close to him. I swear that I will not harm him.
Life only wants to give men the necessary tests and trials for their growth."
"Okay..." However, the old priest took a deep look at her, knowing that this person who likes to play with people's hearts has a malicious taste. Yes, this Mrs. Milady is also a member of the heterogeneous group, and
It is a particularly special one among them. The background of its birth is very complicated.
It is said that her birth can be traced back to the father of King Sun, who encouraged and funded a large number of monasteries in the wilderness during the era of Philip III, known as the Pious King. As a chick in the slums,
I have almost experienced the ugliness in the market.
But in the end, a district bishop fished her out of prison and kept her as his mistress; but in the secret blood eating ceremony, she accidentally changed her fate as a sacrifice. She thus became a blood
The source of demons, their only specialty after birth is to charm males.
However, those in the so-called sisterhood can only rely on their natural charm and skills in bed to gain favor with men, win them over in disguise as providers or exert indirect influence, and even hypnotize some who are weak-willed and greedy for vanity.
Most of the descendants of those who fear death are different;
In the era when Mrs. Milady was active, she could quietly influence and shake the hearts of normal people; she could even plant the seeds of suggestion and briefly change and manipulate the other person at the critical moment. Therefore, she fell under her skirt that year.
There are even foreign royal families who are bewitched by it.
For example, the prince's brother, Duke Pendragon, who almost inherited the British Isles and shared the Iron Throne among the seven kingdoms; and when Charles the White Eagle, who was the captain of the royal musketeers, led a team into the castle where she was hiding;
He was also stabbed and seriously injured on the spot by the attendant who suddenly rebelled against him.
As for why the old priest knew all this, it was because he was also one of the parties and participants in the attack on the royal castle with many casualties. Therefore, he also wanted to take a look at what happened to the descendants of Charles the White Eagle.
What kind of effect can it have on her?
"You have to understand that there is no shortage of existences in this world that are full of malice and threats to us." The old priest said earnestly: "The rebels who have risen in the south, along with the liberals and republicans who have fled from Seine City, and even
It's the remnants of the Chartists who have joined forces."
"Didn't you already send out the Harlequin Group and hire the famous Hunter Association to deal with the leader of the southern rebels?" However, Mrs. Milady said easily and freely: "And let my Crimson Sisters,
Have you carried out lurking and infiltration in Lyon in advance?”
However, an urgent report from the royal advisor Lafontaine was suddenly transmitted from outside, interrupting the follow-up in the hunting lodge. Because the Grand Marshal of the Kingdom, the Grand Governor of the Western Province, the Lord of Burgundy, Prince Conté, led
The four legions were defeated in Dijon and urgently asked for help.