Chapter 2 2 Seeking a Way Out

Chapter 2 Seeking a Way Out

After Lulans made his promise, a new round of debate began in the hall of Wushan Fortress.

The compensation plan was mainly finalized by Wiggins and the three knights of Negan, and bargaining was inevitable.

From this time on, no one spent any more words on Ronin, as if he had nothing to do with the matter.

"Really a tool man."

Ronin muttered softly. He listened to a few words of the debate in the hall at the beginning, but then he was distracted by the pain in his legs.

His predecessor was surrounded by wine and sex every day, and his physical fitness was too poor, and he was too weak.

If possible, he really wanted to stand up and leave this hall.

But now is not the time.

Although he survived the crisis safely, he didn't know what his fate would be.

Generally speaking, nobles who were deprived of their inheritance rights were either sent to other small cities to manage the family's industry, or were kept as pets in the castle. Of course, there were also some who were deprived of their surnames and expelled from the family, or even died.

What fate awaits him?

"As long as they are not thrown into prison or imprisoned, it's fine."

The argument lasted for more than an hour before the three knights of Negan left the fortress with satisfaction with the result.

If nothing unexpected happens, officials from both sides will supplement the specific details and draft a contract.

At this time, Ronin, who was kneeling on the ground with numb legs, perked up.

The outsiders left, and it was his turn next.

The Wushan Fortress was quiet for a while, and then Wiggins angrily grabbed the crystal cup at hand and threw it in front of Ronin, smashing it to pieces with a snap.

"It is because of you that the family paid such a high price!"

Ronin wanted to say that your son has paid the price of his life, but he dared not say it out loud.

The old marquis on the high seat glanced at his son whom he disliked, and asked coldly: "How can you be better than Ronin? Cough cough..."

"The battlefield commander dared to disperse the attack without knowing the enemy's strength, and agreed to the request of Slant, who was in charge of logistics, to lead the charge. Is your brain full of horse manure?"

"Cough cough, cough cough cough!"

The more he talked, the angrier he became, and the old marquis coughed violently.

Wiggins had a bad temper, but in the face of his father's criticism, he could only shrink his head unhappily and sit in the chair without saying a word.

"Alas!"

After Lu Lans calmed down, he sighed heavily. His useless son seemed to have not yet discovered the deep meaning of Selina's suicide. His political sense was too dull.

If it was his eldest son Grahams, he would not have these troubles.

Lulans turned his gaze to Roning who was still kneeling. Perhaps he was bored, so he asked casually: "Roning, my grandson, what do you think of this matter?"

He sighed again in his heart. The character of his eldest grandson was exactly the same as Wiggins when he was young.

No, it's not as good as that. At least Wiggins has mastered the fighting spirit, while Roning is just a mortal.

Roning raised his head when he heard the Marquis asking him.

Although he didn't understand why Lulans asked him such a question, he knew that the good or bad answer might affect his future treatment.

"Conspiracy, this is a conspiracy!"

The brain of the predecessor was not very bright, so he tried not to be so clear.

"Although I can't remember what happened that night, Selena and I have a good impression of each other. If something really happened, she would not commit suicide. There is definitely a conspiracy behind this matter!"

Lulans' eyes flashed with surprise. Can his grandson still have such insight?

And at this time, shouldn't he kneel down and cry bitterly after losing his inheritance, falling into endless regret and sorrow?

"Get up, my grandson. Tell me what kind of conspiracy it is?"

Ronin breathed a sigh of relief, and stood up slowly with a grin, enduring the discomfort. The corporal punishment time was finally over.

He thought about it and organized his words.

"Grandpa, I think someone must have assassinated Selina and then framed me, so as to provoke the relationship between us and the Hyde family, making Wushan Territory more uneasy and unstable, and ultimately achieve the goal of splitting Wushan Territory!"

In fact, he would rather say that this was a conspiracy of the Hyde family, but this understanding was deeper and not like what his predecessor could think of, so he told a shallower one.

But it was this shallow guess that made Lulans nod his head, "To have such a level of understanding, it shows that your brain is a little brighter than your father Wiggins."

Wiggins hesitated to speak. Is the old man confused? This stupid son is smarter than him?

He also tried to provoke the relationship between Hyde and Wushan. In his opinion, this was clearly Ronin talking nonsense.

"You have some truth in what you said."

Lulans smiled and motioned Roning to sit aside.

In fact, in his heart, he had already begun to doubt whether this Selena was the blood of the Hyde family.

However, he did not need to speak out his guess.

"It's good to let Bretton inherit. This little guy is only thirteen years old and has bred the seeds of fighting spirit. His achievements in the future will definitely be higher than yours. In addition, with the support of the Hyde family, our family can still sit firmly in Wushan Territory."

Roning's expression moved, and he roughly understood in his heart.

Perhaps from the beginning, the old marquis knew what the Hyde family wanted.

The old marquis did not like Wiggins, nor did he like his predecessor, so after seeing the intentions of the Hyde family, he took advantage of the situation and abolished Roning's inheritance rights.

Instead of waiting for the Wushan Territory to fall apart after his death, it would be better for the Hyde family to support it wholeheartedly. At least the owner of the Wushan Territory would still have the surname Wushan.

So from beginning to end, Lulans didn't show any anger towards Luo Ning, and he didn't even mean to blame him at all.

This made Luo Ning feel relieved. Maybe he could get some benefits by being deprived of his inheritance rights?

"Losing your inheritance might be a good thing for you."

Lulans continued: "Although you have no inheritance rights, you are still a child of my Wushan family. There is no problem in retiring in this castle."

Pension?

Luo Ning was still young and had finally traveled through time. He didn't want to live in this castle where he could see his head at a glance.

And being in the center of this whirlpool, his life might be lost, so it would be better for him to leave as soon as possible.

"Grandpa, I don't want to grow old in a castle!"

As soon as Luo Ning said this, Wiggins scolded him angrily, "Why, the family doesn't support you enough? Believe it or not, I will kick you out of the family!"

Lulansi asked with a smile, "Oh? Then what do you want to do?"

This sentence directly made Wiggins hold back the anger he was about to vent, making him feel very uncomfortable.

But it was the old man who didn't show any anger or blame from the beginning to the end that made Luo Ning feel like he had a chance to get some benefits.

Of course, asking straight away is not a good idea, he needs to put on a show with his words.

Luo Ning looked lonely, looking sad and regretful.

"Grandpa, and my father, because of my stupid mistakes that cost the family such a big price, I feel very guilty and remorseful from yesterday to now!"

As he spoke, Luo Ning wiped his eyes vigorously, and the discomfort caused two tears to ooze from the corners of his eyes.

"I don't want to be a waste who can only feed and drink the family. I want to make up for my mistakes. I want to take care of the family's industry. Even if I am a baron in a small town in a remote area, I am willing to go and make profits for the family!"

Without a title, Luo Ning is still a noble.

But with the title, he can activate the golden finger.

This is his real appeal.

"You actually want me to make you a baron?"

Wiggins was so angry that his beard almost exploded, "I asked you to manage the town. Do you have the ability?"

"Hahaha, cough cough cough..."

Lulans smiled and then started coughing. He was too tired today and his old illness made him very tired.

"It's rare that you have such thoughts, and your idea is not bad. Moreover, the fact that you can detect the conspiracy of Selena's death shows that your mind is not as stupid as I thought."

At this point, the old Marquis paused and said, "I can give you a chance."

He looked at his son and said, "Wiggins, just choose a small town in a remote area for Luoning and let him try his hand. Even if the business is poor, it doesn't matter."

The most important thing is that this can keep Luo Ning away from Wushan City, which is good for everyone.

Luo Ning laughed, and he was very happy to stay away from the center of the vortex.

"Thank you, grandpa. I will manage it well and live up to the family's gift!"

Wiggins' expression was not very good, "Father, you dote on him too much. This guy is just greedy for pleasure. After this war, those who have made meritorious services have not yet received rewards, but they have given land to Luo Ning first. This is inappropriate!" "

Rulans did not continue to say anything more on this topic, but stood up slowly with a cane and prepared to leave.

"My health is getting worse and worse. It is estimated that I will only be two or three years away from death. As the earl of Wushan City and the future successor of Wushan Territory, can you think more objectively about one thing?"

Wiggins shut his mouth. He didn't know why his father suddenly lost his temper with him.

But looking at his father who was getting thinner and thinner, he felt bitter in his heart.

A knight at the peak of the meteor star can live to be at least 110 years old, but Rulans is in extremely poor physical condition due to a serious injury thirty years ago, and is now approaching his limit at the age of 75.

"Okay father!"

Wiggins sighed, thought for a while, and said: "Then let Luo Ning be the baron of Hillwood Town and take care of Hillwood Town for us, so that those who have made meritorious services will not have too many objections."

Hillwood Town?

Luo Ning's ears perked up. He didn't have any information about Shanlin Town in his mind. He thought it was a remote place.

But what does Wiggins mean by this last sentence? Why don’t those who have made meritorious contributions have much opinion?

Lulans paused for a moment, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't.

"As you wish."

The old Marquis said and continued to leave the hall.

At this moment, Luo Ning laughed, because in his sight, the line of text changed:

[Acquired a title, the system is being activated...]

"Grandpa, let me help you!"

Luo Ning smiled and rushed up. He was very grateful to this old man.

"Haha, you are a little more considerate than before."

At the same time, Rulans sighed in his heart, "If you had changed earlier, maybe I wouldn't have deprived you of your inheritance rights."

But it was too late.

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