Chapter 352 Storm

It should be a good thing for my daughter to come home.

But for Grand Duke Aoli at this time, it was a headache.

Because his daughter, Princess Yekaterina, was not just going to get married and go back to her parents’ home to visit, but was going to be presented as a tribute to the head of the Great Rakshasa Sect. As a result, she eloped with someone before the tribute was even delivered. I heard that the Great Rakshasa Sect was already chasing them, and now that the tributes have come back on their own, the matter is a bit complicated.

No, Grand Duke Aoligei hasn't figured out how to deal with it yet. Seven ministers, including the Prime Minister, the Minister of Security, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Justice, the Chief of Intelligence, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and the Grand Scholar, have already formed a delegation to the palace to seek an audience.

——After all, the intelligence chief is quite well-informed.

Looking at the seven ministers standing there, Auli didn't say anything to the Grand Duke and let them argue first.

Now they are mainly divided into two factions. One faction says that the princess cannot be allowed to enter the city, otherwise it will cause trouble. The Principality of Kira simply cannot bear the anger of the Great Rakshasa Sect; the other faction says that the princess can be lured into the city first, and then captured and handed over to the principal Rakshasa Sect, this is an opportunity to make amends.

In short, no one cares about the princess's own thoughts, whether she is willing or not, and no one dares to offend the Great Rakshasa Sect.

Grand Duke Aoligei felt heartbroken since he learned that his daughter was selected as a tribute, but in the end he had to reluctantly give up because he did not dare to offend the Great Rakshasa Sect. Even if he dared to do so, for the sake of the subjects of the principality, He can't offend either.

In fact, when he heard that his daughter had run away with someone, he felt more happy than angry.

Because he knew that it was impossible for his daughter to be willing to be a tribute. Even if she sacrificed herself for the sake of her parents, country, and country, it would be an act against her will. Moreover, if she went to the Great Rakshasa Sect, her life would never see the light of day, and her life as a fugitive might be difficult and dangerous. But it’s better than no life at all.

However, human selfishness is obvious. The subjects of the principality only consider themselves and do not care about the princess's efforts.

If sacrificing one person can save a country, everyone will choose to do so without hesitation, and from the moral high ground, they think it is natural and right. As long as the person who sacrifices is not themselves, there will be no problem.

Therefore, the two factions of His Highness were quarreling back and forth, and it was the same for Grand Duke Aoli, because no matter which faction he supported, his daughter would not have a good ending.

The staunch resistance faction headed by the Minister of Security believes that Princess Yekaterina has defied and evaded the will of the Great Rakshasa Sect without authorization, and is already a sinner who must die. Such people are like the plague. If she is allowed to enter the city, she will be killed. If the Great Rakshasa Sect becomes angry, thinking that the Kira Principality is harboring criminals, and directing its anger towards the citizens, that will be very bad.

They believe that the current Principality of Kira must resolutely draw a clear line with the sinner Ekaterina, without any ambiguity to avoid misunderstandings.

Supporters of this view include the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Justice.

The general group headed by the intelligence chief believes that the Principality of Kira has already committed a crime by losing the tribute to the leader of the Great Rakshasa Sect. Even if it is determined to draw a clear line, it will be punished. If they can find a way to keep the tribute themselves, Taking the initiative in your hands and re-devoting to the past will undoubtedly be an opportunity for performance, but it can turn your merits into sins.

Supporters of this view include the Minister of Civil Affairs and the Grand Bachelor.

Although the Prime Minister is the head of the seven ministers, he is just a wallflower. He supports both sides and both sides say it is okay. He should be counted as the third faction - the fence-sitting faction.

In the end, the Minister of Security and the Chief of Intelligence were at odds with each other and forced the Prime Minister to come up with an idea.

The Prime Minister waved his hands repeatedly and said, "How can I make up my mind about this kind of thing?"

He turned to salute the Grand Duke Aoligei: "Please let the Grand Duke make a decision."

He kicked the ball to the Grand Duke.

At this time, all seven ministers turned their attention to the middle-aged man on the throne.

Aoli pretended to be hungover for the Grand Duke, rubbed his forehead vigorously, and said in a low voice: "Tsk, I drank too much last night and I have a headache. You can just discuss and deal with this kind of thing. Do you still need to ask me?"

After saying that, he summoned the maid to massage him, looking like a foolish king.

The seven ministers looked at each other in confusion. It's about your daughter. Don't you make up your mind?

The Minister of Security and the Chief of Intelligence have successively stated that their advice must be listened to.

The Prime Minister also said: "This matter is of great importance. Please let us know how it should be handled."

Auli pointed at the Grand Duke and said: "If I have to decide everything, then what else do you, the Prime Minister, do? Why don't you go home and sell sweet potatoes!"

After speaking, he waved his hand to drive away the maid, as if he also wanted to drive away the seven ministers like flies.

But I found that I couldn't drive him away.

He stood up and walked out of the back door of the hall.

The seven ministers stayed in the palace, looking at each other.

The Minister of Security and the Chief of Intelligence looked at the Prime Minister and asked him: "What should we do now?"

The prime minister's face was full of kindness, he rubbed his hands and said, "I think both of your plans... are acceptable..."

The intelligence chief snorted coldly and walked away.

The Minister of Security was even more angry and yelled on the spot: "What do you mean 'anything's OK'? I really don't know how you became the Prime Minister. It's better to go home and sell sweet potatoes!"

After scolding, leave.

Several other ministers also left.

The prime minister's face was still smiling, and he did not show any anger.

But he said that Aoli returned to the harem for the Grand Duke and was admiring flowers and drinking wine in a conspicuous pavilion.

When the Grand Duchess heard about it, she ran over and had a big quarrel, scolding him for being stupid and degenerate, and even smashed the wine bottle.

Archduke Aulige was furious, jumped up and slapped his wife, who left crying.

After Aulë beat away his wife for the Grand Duke, he ordered the maid to tidy up, serve wine again, and continued to live in a state of drunkenness.

The Grand Duchess ran back to the room, opened the note she held in her hand and read it for a few times - it was secretly given to her by Aulë for the Grand Duke - she wiped away her tears, burned the note, and secretly summoned the Chief of the Internal Guard through her confidant maid. , ordered him to go out of the city secretly to see Princess Yekaterina, tell the princess not to enter the city, and escort the princess out of the Crocodile Kingdom.

The captain of the inner guard knew that this was an extremely difficult task, but he still agreed.

It was precisely because they knew his loyalty that the Grand Duke and his wife entrusted him with this important task.

At this time, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Security, and the Chief of Intelligence had already learned through their respective spies that the Grand Justice was drinking and having fun in the harem and did not take the princess's return to the country seriously, so they made their own arrangements and acted separately.

Although the Principality of Kira is not big, it has undergone tremendous changes in just one day.

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In order not to attract attention, the Feitian Tower ship of Tianshang Palace chose to land outside the city.

The Principality of Kira has developed water transportation, and there happens to be a river passing through the capital. Ships can enter the city along the river, or they can carry goods directly to the sea.

But today, the water gate is strictly controlled, and no ships can enter or exit, and the ships in the Tianshang Palace are also blocked from the door.