43. Traditional Arts
The annual parliamentary restructuring of the Great Yng Empire had its first phase of voting results announced after the poor little villain Louis XXV’s verdict was delivered. I wasn’t quite clear on all those names and titles on the announcement; they were almost like a tongue twister with all those noble lords. However, judging by Ke Fei’er and Uncle Zerola’s reactions, it was clear that everything was part of Louis IV’s “master plan.”
The second phase of voting was different from the first; it would involve a public counting vote among the selected representatives. But now, both inside and out, everyone was on Louis IV’s side, so I didn’t see much point in the voting. Besides, I barely had time to think about others; I was struggling to keep myself afloat.
Previously, to “appease” Louis IV, I had indeed promised her that in the future, if any issues arose, as long as Ke Fei’er was willing, I would help within my capabilities. However, facing a dangerous queen like Louis IV , whose mood could change as quickly as her expressions, during “safe times,” I naturally thought about how far I could stay away from her to avoid any sudden “kill, kill, kill” scenarios popping up in my script.
Yet, I wanted to hide, but I couldn’t escape! Louis IV didn’t use any sinister tricks to scheme against me because…
She came directly to find me.
By the time I rubbed my eyes and fully woke up in the morning, the Ke Fei’er estate was already lined with the vehicles of the queen’s guards. As for Louis IV herself, in this “public setting,” her idol-like aura was as dazzling as ever: first, she waved and greeted the servants without any airs, winning the favor of the extras and leaving me with no way out, then she turned to face Ke Fei’er and Uncle Zerola, who were waiting to welcome her.
“Zerola, I’m going to trouble you again for a while~”
“Your Majesty’s presence is no trouble at all~”
There was no way around it; everyone had to put on a good show in such situations. Even Uncle Zerola seemed like a different person, seriously nodding at Louis IV.
“And Ke Fei’er, I’m really sorry about before. Sigh~ sometimes, Queen Wang has her difficulties too~”
Though she said that, the script on my side clearly read [Louis IV is in a very good mood]. As for why the queen was in such a good mood, I would understand in the next moment.
She didn’t wait for Louis IV to respond, her gaze directly searching for me!
Clearly, I had deliberately hidden away to eavesdrop, so why could Louis IV still find me!? In the next moment, Louis IV, unable to continue the awkwardness with Louis IV, hurriedly interrupted, cheerfully greeting me, and before anyone could misunderstand, she grabbed Louis IV’s hand.
“Sister Wang, if you have something to say, let’s go inside.”
Dragging Louis IV away wouldn’t solve the problem, after all… just moments ago, the look that queen had cast my way, and the script clearly stated…
[Louis IV is actually here to find Euclid.]
Spare me, Your Majesty.
With no other choice, I had to follow in Louis IV’s footsteps. After a somewhat formal greeting, under the influence of the jealousy radiating from the formidable Ke Fei Er, I entered the room alongside Louis IV.
“Ke Fei Er, Mr. Euclid, I believe you two have been more concerned about the major affairs in the Great Ying Empire than I have these past few days, so you’re aware: Louis XXV has already accepted his punishment. To put it simply, my plan has succeeded; at least in terms of the ‘members that need to vote,’ this part is now completely under my control.”
Louis IV wouldn’t come all this way just to get close to me without reason; that would definitely provoke Ke Fei Er’s displeasure, so…
This time, she had found a reason to come.
The evidence was clear: despite the seriousness of the occasion; despite the vastness of the space; despite the many chairs in the room, Louis IV, the queen, chose to sit next to me instead of taking a higher seat! And all she spoke were meaningless words about results!
Thank goodness Uncle Zerola had just gone to inform the queen of her stay, otherwise, if he saw this scene, wouldn’t he tear me apart!?
As she spoke, Louis IV glanced my way, her shoulder brushing against mine. Seeing this, Ke Fei Er, of course, wouldn’t back down, immediately taking a stand on my other side, wrapping her arm around mine with an attitude that seemed to say, “You think you can do it? I can do it even better!”
As a result, what was originally a rather formal “meeting” turned into a scene of “two beautiful girls hugging me on either side.” I felt like I was going to be sliced up by Uncle Zerola when he returned!
And besides, how could there be “war” without smoke?
“Sister Wang, I want to ask you, why has the civil affairs bureau been so lazy about our family’s marriage registrations lately, always finding excuses to decline!?”
“Who knows? Maybe the director is incompetent; I’ll have to punish him later~”
“Then can’t you elaborate on why he’s incompetent!?”
“Don’t be so agitated, Ke Fei Er~”
Louis IV seemed to genuinely enjoy Ke Fei Er’s attitude, her idol-like smile almost cracking into a scheming grin.
On one side was the protagonist, and on the other was the big boss; as a villain, even if I wanted to help one side, I was powerless to do so. I could only obediently enjoy the moment! I had to seize the queen’s intentions this time and use the script to slightly ease Ke Fei Er’s “sourness.”
“Your Majesty, please discuss the business that brought you to us!”
“Just as expected from Mr. Euclid; prophecies can also be used to diffuse such situations~”
Though her words were ambiguous, in reality, Louis IV honestly withdrew her flirtatious hand, her demeanor became slightly more serious as she turned to Ke Fei Er.
“Louis XXV has indeed stepped down, but, Ke Fei Er, now there’s an additional Louis XIII~”
“!”
Ke Fei Er, who had been immersed in feelings of jealousy, suddenly tensed up. In the next moment, she actually left me alone with the queen, giving me a look that seemed to say, “Don’t get any ideas,” before turning to leave.
“I’ll go inform Father.”
“Alright, that’s settled. Don’t worry, it’s work time now; I won’t be making any moves on certain people for the time being.”
Louis IV’s attitude, in my view, already spoke volumes, not to mention the look she cast my way after I had read the script.
—
The attitude shifted instantly to become simple and straightforward, revealing the true Queen Louis IV that I encountered when alone with her.
“Eugene, I don’t want to explain much to you. You should be able to foresee how dangerous Louis XIII is as we deal with him together.”
“I understand. I will do my best.”
Without much thought, I immediately agreed, which surprisingly elicited a look of astonishment from Louis IV.
“Eh? Have you given up, or have you developed a fondness for my thighs?”
“Not at all…”
But I had just taken a look at this Louis XIII in the script, and at first, I thought he was just a minor character. However, once I looked…
【Louis XIII killed Eugene.】
【Louis XIII posed a serious crisis for the Kefir family!】
This left me no choice but to help Louis IV, for she had clearly lured out a “big villain” that would impact Kefir’s identity and advancement!
“Your Majesty, I beg you to be a bit more restrained…”
I glanced at Louis IV’s face, feeling a bit nervous, but more so, I was filled with anticipation and excitement. The Queen of the Great Yung Empire truly had ambition, but I was about to panic.
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