Chapter 26 Rural Town

"Lili Esther?"

In Count Hongyuan's mansion, Lorraine Hill spoke in surprise.

"Yes, it's normal that you two haven't heard of her before. She comes from a small noble family in the southern part of the empire. When your Majesty went to the south, they met by chance at a banquet and fell in love with this girl."

"Three years ago, when His Majesty held a wedding, I was honored to attend, and our family supplied the cakes for the wedding that day." Li Lin explained.

"Wait a minute, is the Lily Esther you are talking about petite, with caramel-colored hair, and a graduate of Emenas?" Lorraine Hill asked one after another.

Li Lin thought about it for a moment and then nodded, "Yes, did Miss Lacey know Her Majesty the Queen before?"

"We are considered acquaintances and friends because we studied together in Emenas before." Lacey nodded.

"I see."

Li Lin looked at the blond girl in front of him who looked about 17 years old, and secretly calculated in his mind that Her Majesty the Queen had graduated several years ago, and this one said they had studied together, so she still looked young at her age.

Shaking his head and ignoring the magical and taboo topic of girls' ages, Li Lin introduced the situation in the royal capital.

"Right now, I don't recommend that you go to the Royal Capital, because the current martial law in the Royal Capital is severe, and it is extremely easy to be involved in His Majesty's death and become an innocent victim." He said that in the past few months, the bloodshed in the capital has trial events.

"Is there no one to stop Derosa's atrocities now?" Listening to Li Lin's description of the situation, Aitexi couldn't sit still. She still had many friends in the capital and was very worried about the situation.

"Currently, the only people who can nominally command DeRosa are Her Majesty the Red Queen and His Highness Edlund. However, Her Majesty the Queen is relatively weak and may not dare to conflict with DeRosa. Her Highness Edlund is currently fighting the rebellion in the south. "

"The targets of the counter-rebellion are the revolting nobles in the south, because they are dissatisfied with the empire ceding their territory and think the empire is too weak. Unfortunately, if the fight continues, the empire will only bleed more blood, and there will be no hope."

"For the sake of the overall situation, the Empire signed a surrender and truce, which is a choice that is in line with the situation. But when it comes to one's own interests, it is difficult for people to stay rational, so I am afraid that His Highness Edron is also very depressed about this counter-insurgency." Li Lin analyzed the current situation.

"What about the other great nobles? What is the current attitude of the four great duke families who are the leaders of the nobles?" Atesi also became concerned at this time.

"The Red Dragon Duke of the South, Grand Duke Pascal, died in battle. Because of his sudden death, there was no successor. Currently, all the heirs are competing for it, and two of them have joined the rebels. There is chaos in the territory."

"Duke Raven in the North, the Trey family sent tens of thousands of troops during the expedition. After losing the war, they stopped adding more troops. They are currently huddled in the cold north, keeping a low profile."

"The Griffin Duke of the West, the Salius family was originally the marriage partner of the former Crown Prince. Although they reached a reconciliation with His Majesty during the coup, the relationship between the two parties can only be said to be average. During the expedition, only the vassals in their own territories were allowed to choose freely. Participated, but I did not join it. Currently, I am entrusted by His Highness Edron to lead troops to defend the southern border of the empire to prevent a surprise attack from Crancia."

"The Duke of Unicorn, Archduke Landsworth, was dissatisfied with the royal family because his daughter disappeared in the coup a few years ago. He has been treating him coldly over the years, and even did not send a single soldier on the expedition."

"Looking at the recent news from the Duke of Landsworth's Palace, the Grand Duke is still the same as before. He doesn't want to get involved in the affairs of the empire. I'm afraid he won't send troops to support the royal family if it falls."

After talking about the basic situation within the empire, Li Lin picked up the tea cup in front of him and drank slowly. The black tea seemed to have sugar in it and had a faint sweet aroma.

"It sounds very complicated." Atesi put her arms on her knees, and her two visible ears drooped slightly among her blond hair. Being the most elf, she was not interested in these political schemes.

"Haha, Your Highness Aitesi shouldn't be so worried. Although there will be a change of power within the empire, it is estimated that after the change of hands, everyone will be able to cultivate and live, and the elves will not be involved." Li Lin comforted him a little.

"It would be great if this is the case." Aitexi replied, and then looked at Li Lin.

"By the way, is there any news about my sister? How is Athea doing lately?"

"Princess Atheia is a celebrity in the empire today. She was promoted to Sequence 7 a few years ago. Although she did not participate in the empire's expedition, when Crancia counterattacked, she also assisted the local army in resisting very well. The signing of the armistice bought some favorable opportunities.”

"At that time, the news of His Majesty's death was suppressed by the palace. They only sent envoys to secretly inform His Majesty Edlen on the front line, asking him to conclude a contract with Crancia as soon as possible to prevent the other side from knowing about His Majesty the Emperor's death."

"Hey, did my sister get promoted so quickly? If I were in the Western Continent, I would probably be like her." Etesi felt that she was at a disadvantage. They are obviously twins, but now the other party is much stronger than themselves.

"Don't worry, Your Highness Etesi, I believe you will catch up soon." Li Lin comforted simply, then gently clapped his hands and asked the maid at the door of the hall to come over and add more tea.

The three of them drank some black tea. After a short break, Li Lin invited them to have lunch.

"Then thank you Li Lin." Etesi agreed generously, and then took Luo Lan to take a walk in the garden of the mansion.

"A lot of things have happened." Etesi wore light sandals and walked among the stone paths covered with fallen leaves. Next to her were the fresh forest hillsides, which still had traces of wet rain.

"Yes." Lorraine Hill nodded, she also has

Some friends came here who were worried about their past, and they didn't know how much the war had affected them.

If you have the chance, you can still help. Now that Clancia is developing steadily, she is much more relaxed and does not have to experience everything.

"Sit down here, Lacey~" Aitesi saw a thick and suitable horizontal branch, jumped up lightly, and then waved to the blond girl below.

The girl looked at this pure elf in the forest, smiled and jumped up, as if being carried by the wind, slowly landed on the branches and sat down.

In this way, the two of them leaned together, sitting on a high branch, looking across the courtyard and street, overlooking the beautiful white harbor.

Compared with other places, the waves here are gentle and the draft is deeper. The clean port is full of sailing cargo ships passing by, and occasional shouts can be heard from the distant pier.

After having lunch at Count Hongyuan's residence, Etesi and Lorraine Hill returned to the mansion where they were staying, and stayed in Wanglong Port for another two days.

In the past two days, they have arranged for the crew members who came with the ship. They will temporarily stay in Wanglong Port for 1-2 years, and then return to the Eastern Continent on sea ships after the east-west route is stabilized again.

After taking care of these little things, it was time to leave. Atesi invited Lorraine Hill to go to the Emerald Forest with her.

"I'd better go back first. After all, too many things have happened." The girl stood on the pier wearing a light white sun hat, holding another girl with dragon horns by her hand.

"Then I'll see you next time~, by the way, this is for you." Etesi took out an elf-style pendant with an emerald-colored translucent gemstone inside, surrounded by metal like vines, and its style was lifelike. , like a small flower blooming.

"You can use this to come to me in the Emerald Forest in the future and just say he is my friend. The other elves will generally recognize him, so they won't embarrass you."

"Thank you." Lorraine Hill nodded, then thought about it and took out a small sign with a pattern of night flowers printed on it.

"You can also come to Hopeland to find me when you have time. Although I may not be there, if you go there and stay for a while, someone will notify me."

"Okay, I have long wanted to visit the Seven Kingdoms of Snow Flower. Now that there is no war, I think I can go on a good trip." Atesi happily tied the knot, and then waved to Lorraine Hill.

"See you next time, Luo Lan, and Little Night Spirit."

"Goodbye~" Eidolon and Lorraine Hill waved together, and then watched Etesi and Irene walk away into the distance.

"Next, we will start our journey." Lorraine Hill looked at the Eidolon beside him.

Today, Ye Ling did not wear the oriental long skirt like before, but put on a rather refreshing summer outfit. She was wearing an off-shoulder short-sleeved T-shirt and tight-fitting denim shorts. Her healthy white calves and knees were directly exposed, running and jumping briskly in the sea breeze.

In the Western Continent where industry was initially developed, the canvas used in jeans quickly became popular everywhere because it was durable and strong. However, because most of the people who chose it were workers in the city and docks, it was rarely used by nobles and rich people. Wearing such clothing may not be dignified or dignified enough.

But Eidolon doesn't seem to care about this, as long as it's comfortable. Since the dragon blood in her body awakened, this little guy has become more and more independent in her own thoughts and opinions. There are few elders in the Ye Mansion who can control her, so they probably only obey Luo Lan's words.

Under the sea, although time is almost stagnant, the dragon blood in Ye Ling's body seems to have become much more stable and controllable. Now it can actively retract the wings on its back, revealing only the two small dragon horns on its forehead. It is usually exposed directly outside, and occasionally it is covered with a hat.

"Hey~" She walked in front of Lorraine Hill, stepped easily on the rocks of the pier, jumped up, and then landed on the straight line. Looking at his precise movements, he turned and looked back at Lorraine Hill, as if he was a proud child waiting for praise.

"Eidolon is so powerful~" Lorraine Hill responded with a smile, then approached the girl, and the two walked side by side.

"When Eidolon was in school, did you ever hear Bumantha say where her home was?"

"Sister Bumansha? Let me think about it." Ye Ling blinked, but quickly gave up.

"Hmm, I can't remember. I usually remember to eat Sister Bumansha's biscuits."

"Gee, that's right. In fact, Bu Mansha occasionally mentioned that it was in a small town near Wanglong Port."

"But recently I made some inquiries and got some information." Lorraine Hill held down the brim of his hat in the sea breeze, and then continued to speak to Eidolon.

"Bu Mansha's home is in a small town 30 miles north of Wanglong Port. She spent some time in Wanglong Port two years ago and now she has returned. Do you want to go and see it together?"

"Of course, I also miss Sister Bumansha." Ye Ling raised his hand.

"You must be thinking about the good things made by Sister Bumansha. She usually takes good care of you and Lily." The girl said jokingly.

"Hey, that's the same reason, but Sister Bumansha is really nice." In school, apart from Luolan, whom she is closest to and likes, Bumansha is the only one who can occasionally take care of Eidolon.

Several others, including Letis and Alena, could not defeat her, and Vimiya had always been very low-key and peaceful.

"Then it's decided. Let's find a carriage first. This is an empire after all, so it's better to keep a low profile and don't transform and fly at will."

"Yeah." Ye Ling agreed briskly.

Two days later, Lorraine Hill and Eidolon boarded a hired carriage.

The light carriage was driving on the path in the fields, two people

Under the command of the coachman, the horse pulled the carriage through the rolling hills and woods, and gradually arrived at a peaceful town.

Looking out the window at the neat large square wheat field, the golden wheat leaves are slowly rising and falling in the wind like waves. The fragrance of dry grass comes to my nose, and some dragonflies rise and fall in the field.

The ruts rolled over the road covered with gravel and loess, and there were regular small bumps, carrying the passengers closer and closer to the town ahead.

Houses made of white, light yellow, red and multi-colored bricks slowly come into view. Such houses are built according to the hillside, and the overall look is soft and comfortable. Next to the house, there are wooden sheds for raising livestock. Some of the cattle and sheep make bleating sounds and flick their tails.

Woof woof~

As soon as the carriage stopped at the entrance of the town, two big yellow dogs ran over from the field where the wheat sheaves were piled up, and kept barking on the roadside.

"fool--"

After Ye Ling got off the carriage, facing the two big dogs barking at her, her dark eyes suddenly widened and she made a threatening sound.

Woohoo~

The two dogs seemed to be frightened. They hid with their tails between their legs and whined, turning back as they walked, as if they were afraid that the little guy would catch up.

"hey-hey."

Tweet ~ Just when Ye Ling was feeling slightly proud, a slightly fat Dai Ju also flew out of the carriage and landed on top of Ye Ling's head, squatting on her hat.

"Idiot Dai Ju, come down." Ye Ling trotted forward a few steps, then stretched his hands above his head, preparing to catch the fat bird.

Tweet! Dai Ju also spread her wings and kept her balance on Ye Ling's head, but was soon grabbed by Ye Ling's wings and carried him down.

Holding the restless little guy firmly, Eidolon trotted back to the carriage. At this time, Lorraine Hill was walking down with his skirt in hand, with a blue-black crow standing on his shoulder.

The blond businesswoman gently blocked the sun with her hands and looked at the peaceful fields and small town from a distance. From time to time, the sound of animals chirping could be heard in the distance.

"Luo...Sister Lacey, how about we have roast chicken tonight." Ye Ling excitedly lifted Dai Ju in his arms.

"This guy is so fat, it will be too late if he doesn't eat."

"Tweet, never fat." Dai Ju struggled hard.