Chapter 336 Firm Support

A brand new day has come to Xinlan.

At the Grand Duke's Mansion, after getting up early in the morning, Grand Duke Stuart, who received Green Day's latest reply from his secretary, looked gloomy.

In a week, even a fool could see that Green Day had not really found the person he wanted to find.

They have been looking for him these days, and they are looking for him right under his nose!

However, although Grand Duke Stuart felt a little uncomfortable about this, he felt that a group of outsiders came to his home and dug sweet potatoes from his own field to trade with him, and he would suffer a loss anyway. However, if the other party could really dig out the sweet potatoes, he still planned to accept it with a pinch of his nose.

Now the key to the problem lies in the two old immortals who escaped. At the beginning, they thought that these two greedy idiots would at most eat and wait for death, and keeping them alive could have some other uses, so they didn't kill them.

Otherwise, they would have killed them long ago and buried all the secrets completely.

As long as Green Day can really send people over, what's the harm if he really joins them?

As long as there are appropriate interests, there is actually no difference between the West District Alliance and the Green Day host.

"What about the kid from the Green family? Did he go out to do anything last night?"

Grand Duke Stuart asked while eating breakfast.

The secretary beside him answered in a low voice.

"Our people have been watching his residence all night. He has never come out since he went back. It seems that he has not made any other moves."

The Grand Duke nodded, and he picked up the napkin to wipe the remaining sauce from the corner of his mouth.

"I hope the information you found this time is real and useful enough. Don't tell me that the person has really been caught by them and fell into their hands like last time Green Day."

The secretary bent down even lower.

"I promise that there will be no similar mistakes again."

Just as the sumptuous breakfast was over, Grand Duke Stuart was about to go to his study to start the day's work, and Sherlock Green's request for a meeting was placed on his desk.

This made him frown.

His words last night were just a delay, he wanted to hang on to this presumptuous young man for a few days, and wait until Green Day had definite news before deciding on his attitude towards him.

If Green Day really had the matter, then there was nothing to say, he would directly reject the recruitment of the Western District Alliance.

And if Green Day had made no progress at all and was just threatening him with some rumors without actual evidence, then he would certainly reaffirm his political inclination.

However, now that only one night had passed, the young man sent by the Alliance to recruit him, or rather to disgust him, could not sit still.

The Grand Duke thought for a moment, although he disliked Sherlock very much, he still wanted to listen, it had only been such a short time, what else could he say to persuade him, or what advice would he give him.

Not long after, Sherlock was brought to this luxurious study.

Compared to the safe house built in the fortress by the Stuart family, the furniture decoration in this room where the Grand Fair stayed the longest during the day was not so high-profile, but this did not mean that the things in this room were less valuable than those in the safe house.

Books placed on the bookshelf, framed by special craftsmanship, auctioned as works of art, large floor clocks made by top masters and carved by famous sculptors, various furniture made of rare wood that is more precious than gold per gram, and exquisite tea sets used to pay tribute to the royal family in the famous porcelain city of the East District, which only produces a maximum of five sets per year

These things may seem insignificant on the surface, but those who really know the goods can understand that the things in this study alone can be worth about half a year's agricultural tax in a small town!

Sherlock did not pursue these luxury goods, but this did not mean that he did not recognize the value of these things.

When he first walked into the room, his face became serious, but he still maintained basic etiquette, bowed to the Grand Duke sitting behind the desk, greeted him as a junior, and then sat down opposite him.

Sherlock's performance was naturally seen by Grand Duke Stuart. There was no change in his expression on his face. He just tapped the desk lightly with his fingers, and asked casually with a proposal for the reform of Xinlan's industrial tax this year in his other hand.

"Did you sleep badly last night? It doesn't matter. Your father and I are old acquaintances. Since you call me uncle, whether you like me or not, I should take care of you again. I see that you didn't bring anyone to Xinlan to serve and take care of you, so let me arrange it. The Julian sisters of Hongmei Hall are the stars of Xinlan and are also good at taking care of people."

Sherlock just crossed his hands on his knees and said calmly.

"I have a fiancée, uncle, and I love her very much."

This made Grand Duke Stuart raise his eyebrows.

"Oh? Whose daughter is she?"

"She's not a noble, she's just a worker's daughter. I made a promise with her before I met my father that I would never have another woman in my life."

The Grand Duke showed a sneer on his face.

"If a worker's daughter can really become your wife, either your father is crazy or the entire Green family is stupid."

"You have no right to refuse the Julian sisters' affairs. This is a gift from your elders. You have no choice but to accept it."

He said it domineeringly and without question, and he didn't even look at Sherlock again.

Grand Duke Stuart did it on purpose. He didn't like this young man who strictly abided by etiquette and so-called morality, and he didn't believe that there were really ethical superiors in this world. Those bottom lines he showed were just because the temptations he encountered were not big enough and the benefits were not enough.

Everyone should have a price tag, whether physically or mentally.

Today he wanted Sherlock to break his bottom line. Whether he was really tempted or forced, it could prove that his persistence and faith were not pure.

Sherlock didn't show any anger or annoyance on his face. He just looked quietly at Grand Duke Stuart, whose eyes had never fallen on him except when he first came in, and suddenly spoke.

"This time when I came to Xinlan, my father asked me to meet my uncle and explain the pros and cons of some things to you. There is another thing he arranged for me to do. I wonder if you are interested in listening?"

The Grand Duke still didn't raise his head. He picked up a grape and put it in his mouth, answering casually.

"Is it about letting you manage the branch in New Lan?"

"It has nothing to do with business. It's about you, uncle. The Stuart family and the Green family have had a good relationship for generations. We are willing to believe that the glory of the royal family will continue, and the royal bloodline is willing to believe that we will be their most resolute backing."

From Sherlock's words, Grand Duke Stuart finally heard something unusual.

He narrowed his eyes, and a dangerous light flashed in his eyes. Finally, he stopped lowering his head and focusing on the document in his hand, but raised his head to look into Sherlock's eyes that were always looking at him.

"What do you want to say?"

Sherlock was not scared by such a look. When the Grand Duke raised his eyes, he looked into his eyes.

"Uncle has always been concerned about the safety of your missing parents. Two months ago, my father received a special encrypted distress email from the Stuart family. The sender claimed to be your parents, but some of the things they said in the email seemed to be different from what you claimed to the outside world."

The moment the voice fell, Sherlock could feel that the wooden floor under his feet had undergone some changes. It began to become sticky like a wetland swamp!

The liquid-like wood stuck to his shoe uppers, and with an unquestionable force, it could pull him into it at any time.

Sherlock did not look down to see what was happening under his feet. From beginning to end, he did not turn his eyes away from the eye contact with the Grand Duke.

"Like you said, my father doesn't like me. He chose me only because my last name is Green and I have enough talent. Even if you kill me, it won't change the result. People who should know this will know it, and the heir of the Green family in the future will be one of my many sisters who can find a husband who can change his last name to Green. That will have no impact on the Green family's rule in Iris."

"But if the things about you are leaked, then things will be completely different."

Grand Duke Stuart stared at Sherlock and didn't speak for a long time.

This silence lasted for three or four minutes before Grand Duke Stuart spoke again.

"Do you have information about the location of my parents?"

Sherlock didn't comment, just said.

"They said a lot of things in the email. My father sent me to Xinlan, part of the reason was to let me verify these things. Last night, I have confirmed some things. Now it depends on your attitude, uncle."

Grand Duke Stuart raised his eyes, and it can be seen that he is trying to suppress some emotions in his heart.

"My attitude? You claim to be the most resolute backer of the Stuart family, so shouldn't this matter be determined by your own attitude?"

His voice has become gloomy and cold, as if the hostile relationship had been determined when Sherlock expressed his position.

Unlike the Green Day terrorists who have no bottom line, the West District Alliance or the Green Family has always shown great support for the royal status of the Stuart Family.

Sometimes they need a title to resist the central transfer order, and the royal status of the Stuart Family can give them such a title.

In addition, they have been trying to help the Stuart Family find a place to settle down and steal the fruits of victory in the merger of the north, south, east and west in the new century, and reverse the decision of the tower to determine who is the only royal family, so as to promote the new central government and the royal family with the West District as the center.

It is for this reason that the West District Education Foundation was established in the central government with the name of the entire West District.

Therefore, Grand Duke Stuart had reason to suspect that after learning the truth of some things, the so-called alliance might really want to do something to him for the purity of the royal bloodline.

In particular, the character of the young man they sent was so straightforward, as if to add another proof to the attitude.

However, Sherlock smiled and shook his head.

"I think you misunderstood, uncle. The Green family will always be the most resolute backer of the Stuart family. Whoever is under the name of the Stuart family is not important to everyone, right? As long as the truth will never be revealed, how can there be any fake or real? As long as there is no evidence, the Stuart family has never changed, and the bloodline has never been cut off, don't you think so?"

Hearing such an answer, the Grand Duke was silent for a few seconds, and then suddenly showed a sneer.

"I thought you had your own bottom line, Sherlock."

Sherlock said seriously.

"This is my bottom line, uncle. If the Stuart family really inherited the kindness and tolerance of the royal family, I would support it from the bottom of my heart. But this so-called royal family has never really brought any benefits to its people, right? In this case, its existence is dispensable, and if its inner self changes, maybe it will develop in a good direction?"

The whole study fell into silence for a long time, but as time passed, the smile on the face of Grand Duke Stuart gradually changed, from the original coldness to warm and kind.

"You are right. I have seriously thought about what you said to me yesterday. It was because of too much resistance and too many problems in Xinlan that it was difficult to reform. But as long as some things can be solved and no obstacles can be formed, I believe that this city will definitely get better and better."

"If you really think so, it's great." Sherlock nodded gently.

Grand Duke Stuart still stared at him.

"So, I've made my statement, what's your attitude?"

"Then please wait for two more days. There are some minor accidents. I will be able to give you a satisfactory result soon."

"Minor accidents? Do you need my help to do something?" the Grand Duke asked immediately.

"Don't be so polite, uncle, don't worry, it's just some minor accidents. I have other things to do today, so I'll take my leave for the time being."

After witnessing Sherlock turn around and leave, the kind smile of Grand Duke Stuart became more and more gloomy and darker!

Finally, he suddenly punched the desk that a farmer's family could not afford to buy in their lifetime, smashing the desk to pieces!

Then, he took out the communicator from his arms and gritted his teeth to dial a number.

"Throw all the trash who was responsible for keeping an eye on the kid from the Green family yesterday into the underground river! The secretary must also be replaced! From now on, keep an eye on the actions of Green Day and the Green family! They are likely to run into each other, and be prepared to snatch people from the two families at any time!"