Chapter 2427 I Feel Uneasy

“There are many ways to get the best of both worlds, mainly through promotion and solicitation.”

"What is pushing? And what is embracing?"

Seeing Duke Sim's expression of eagerness for knowledge, I chuckled and said, "Put the blame on him and take the responsibility."

"The so-called pushing charges means that even if you bite me to death, you won't be able to admit the fact that you allowed the Marion family to run rampant in the imperial city behind your back."

"Does this need to be said?" Duke Sim raised his eyebrows: "I have never indulged in anything."

"But others don't believe it, right?" I hummed softly: "If you were the person involved, would you believe it?"

"Uh don't believe it."

"That's right. So, you need to stand up in person and explain clearly. Remember, you are standing up in person, and you must not pretend to be someone else. Otherwise, it will appear that you are not sincere, and it will further deepen other people's misunderstanding of you."

"Then what do I do?"

"It's very simple. Together with the Marion family and their second son, you have to plead guilty. Oh, of course you are not allowed to parade in the street shirtless and carrying a cane, but you are asked to apologize to Aurore at the gate in full view of the public. Princess La apologize."

"This" Duke Sim frowned and looked embarrassed.

"Don't be in a hurry to express your position, Your Majesty Duke, I haven't finished speaking yet."

After a short pause, I continued: "The apology here is about blaming others. You must firmly admit that it was your negligence in discipline that gave the Marion family the opportunity to pretend to be powerful. Remember, only neglect in discipline I will not plead guilty to any other charges, whether they are committed or not."

Duke Sim's face softened slightly: "Yes, as you said, I have indeed neglected to discipline my affiliated families."

"It seems that the Duke has acquiesced to my suggestion. Then I will go on to say that when taking responsibility, you need to show a heartbroken attitude. It is best to have snot and tears. This will be more convincing, and then wipe the snot from your nose. With tears, I expressed my deep shame for the behavior of the people below me that resulted from my neglect of discipline, and I promised to take full responsibility for it."

After a long silence, Duke Sim sighed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Elder, I have learned a lesson."

I smiled and patted the old man on the shoulder, and said teasingly: "There is nothing to thank you for. Everyone is doing this for the long-term peace and stability of Moonlight City. But here, I have the right to say something to you, the Duke."

"Oh? Does the elder have some good advice again?"

"Good words and good advice don't count. It sounds a bit harsh, but good medicine tastes bitter." After saying that, I winked at him and said in my ear: "I also hope that the Duke will take care of himself for the long-term stability of Moonlight City. Control, I heard that the Duke already has several wives and more than thirty concubines in his family. He is really envious of others. However, although beauty is good, it is a sharp knife for scraping bones. Logically speaking, you are not too young. Although you still look like a powerful person, time is not forgiving, and if one day happens, I don’t want to hear rumors that you died in Wenwen Village, in a pomegranate skirt."

"Ahem, cough, cough." Duke Sim became angry with embarrassment, but he did not dare to argue. He could only cough a few times and said: "I have been feeling unwell recently, and I still have something to visit His Majesty, so I won't chat with the elder."

I chuckled: "You want to ask about the imperial edict, right?"

Duke Sim frowned slightly, then took a deep breath and said, "It seems that the elder already knows the old man's intention of coming here."

"Well, I guess, you probably want to ask His Majesty to withdraw your proposal to participate in the construction of the Zephyr Tournament, right?"

After a moment of silence, Duke Sim said: "Yes."

"If this is just the matter, you should go back." I waved my hand and said, "When I came here, Your Majesty has already handed over this matter to me, and my meaning is very simple. The Duke is mature and prudent, and He is also an action person and can do practical things far better than other civil servants and generals. With your help, the Zephyr Hegemony Tournament will definitely be held with great splendor."

This is the royal palace, and I am not only an elder, but also the future husband-in-law of Her Majesty the Elf Queen, and even the future grandson-in-law of Her Majesty the Fairy Queen. Duke Sim is 10,000% sure that even if the young man in front of him talks nonsense, the two majesties can do it. Help with lies.

What's more, it doesn't sound like a lie.

Ever since, he started to have stomach ache.

Holding his abdomen, Duke Sim said: "Please allow me to make unreasonable demands, Mr. Elder, I am now nearly a hundred years old. I have been suffering from hidden illnesses caused by years of battles, and I am still suffering from it." I have a concurrent military position, and I have to manage the armies of sixteen towns in the north, and at the same time maintain border peace. I was suddenly told that I have to participate in the construction of the Zephyr Tournament. I am really beyond my ability! Please have mercy on me, the elder. .”

Old bones? Damn old bones! Why do old cows lose their old bones when they eat tender grass? Does it still taste so delicious? To put it bluntly, don’t you, an old man, dislike the fact that the Zephyr Hegemony requires too much responsibility, and you are afraid that your family will be affected, and you think that you can protect yourself by showing weakness? Beautiful thought!

I cleared my throat and said seriously: "The Zephyr Championship is the grandest event in the Zephyr Continent. Being able to participate in the construction and security work of the Zephyr Championship is the best way to honor your ancestors and bring blessings to your descendants. Regardless of your age. A little bigger, but still going strong and strong, don’t you want to take advantage of the fact that you can still shine and add another significant stroke to the family’s record of achievements?”

Duke Sime stubbornly shook his head: "But Sir, I am really old. I have been suffering from old problems recently, cough cough."

"Hey, that's really not good. It seems like you really have to take a back seat."

"Ahem, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough," he said while stroking his chest: "It's not a big deal to retreat to the second line. It's just that I can no longer participate in the construction of the Zephyr Competition. It's a pity, it's a pity."

When this old man sighed, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his old face almost turned into chrysanthemums when he smiled.

"Well, you are right. It is indeed a pity that you cannot personally participate in the construction of the Japanese Wind Championship. But this pity can be done by your family. I remember that you have more than a dozen sons, right? That’s good, I’ll leave you one son to stay with you at home, and the other sons will come with me, and let’s work hard together for the construction of the Zephyr Championship!”

Ignoring Duke Sim's pale face, I added another sentence: "Oh, by the way, there are also your grandsons and granddaughters. They are not young anymore. Some are older than me. They stay at home all day, eating and waiting. Death is not a problem, why not come together and build the Zephyr Championship with me."

"Elder, you. Why do you insist on having trouble with my family!" Duke Sim couldn't bear it anymore and exploded.

"It's not that your family and I are at odds with each other, but your family is like a moth that has bumped into my cobweb. If you don't squeeze out some residual value, I'll feel uneasy!"