Hearing the envy revealed in her old enemy's words, a look of pride appeared on Angela's little face.
Just as he was about to introduce a few more words about the origin of the golden statue in front of him, Ilea pulled up her cloak and inadvertently exposed the brooch on her chest.
The next moment, Angela's breathing stopped immediately.
Born in the Emmanuel family and the daughter of Theodosius, she had seen countless jewels since she was a child, but she had never seen such a beautiful gem.
It is pure without any impurities, has dozens of sections of different sizes, connected to each other, and shines brightly in the sun.
No woman can resist such temptation.
From the first moment she saw it, Angela couldn't take her eyes away, and then she even subconsciously estimated the value of this gem.
Even though she was unwilling to do so, Miss Huang Weasel had to admit that the value of this gem had completely exceeded the golden statue in front of her.
What's even more disgusting is why such a beautiful gem is in the hands of this country bumpkin.
——Artificial ruby, Li Yu brought it to Miss Rabbit early in the morning.
However, considering the unusual purity of this gemstone and the particularity of the cutting process, it is not suitable for sale when Shuangxiujiao and the Arias family are still building strength and developing.
The female lord could only close the door at home and play secretly.
Until the dragon was successfully slain and the Arias family was no longer what it used to be, Ilea was finally able to pick one out and put it on her brooch.
Knowing that Li Yu planned to go to Black Rock City, Miss Rabbit thought that she might meet Angela there.
When I went out, I put on this new brooch decisively, and then, as expected, I showed off Angela's face.
Seeing Miss Huang Weasel go from being proud and complacent to looking ashen, the female lord felt as good as drinking two bottles of iced Coke in the summer.
Li Yu ignored the overt and covert fight between the two women beside him. His eyes were completely attracted by a plant in the yard.
Angela tried her best to pretend not to care about the ruby, followed Li Yu's gaze and explained.
"Oh, my father called it the Iron Thorn, because its trunk is covered with terrible spikes that can cut your fingers if you're not careful.
"It is said that it was brought over by a caravan from the east. However, they were unlucky. They were targeted by a group of bandits as soon as they entered the western border. Not only were the goods they brought robbed, but all the people were also killed.
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"My father later bought it from a traveler for two hundred gold lions and planted it in the garden. However, the fruit it produced was not pretty and dark."
Li Yu nodded when he heard this and said nothing more.
The three of them then walked through the garden and came to the white castle painted with lime at the back.
However, there, Li Yu and the female lord did not see Theodosius, the head of the Emmanuel family, a well-behaved housekeeper wearing a fur-trimmed robe who received them.
We took them to enjoy a sumptuous lunch.
After they had had enough wine and food, the two parties finally got down to business.
The housekeeper said, "Master Theodosius is very grateful to the two of you for your heroic feat of slaying the dragon and avenging his wife. He wants to thank you personally... However, sir, his body is still very weak and he cannot get out of bed."
As a guest, you can only entrust me to deliver the message on your behalf.
"But you two can rest assured that Lord Theodosius has appointed me as his plenipotentiary agent. Any agreement I reach with the two of you is equivalent to the agreement reached by Lord Theodosius and the two of you."
The housekeeper paused, then continued, "As we all know, the Emmanuel family has always been a loyal believer in the silver moon goddess Pisiya. As natives of the Western Region, we have believed in the goddess longer than any other family."
"But I heard that there are a lot of conflicts between the two of you now." Ilea said.
"A conflict that can be reconciled." The housekeeper emphasized. "Herodotus was so insane that he poisoned four high priests and a group of nobles in the city. However, his atrocities had nothing to do with the goddess. As long as we find him and make him pay the due
There is a price to pay, and I believe that our relationship with Silver Moon Church will soon get back on track."
"When did the Emmanuel family become so loyal?" the female lord couldn't help but ask.
The housekeeper was not angry when she heard this, but said, "Yes, the Emmanuel family has always believed that everything in this world can be traded."
She was so frank that Ilea didn't know what to say.
The housekeeper no longer pretended, "Lord Theodosius has studied the teachings and precepts of your sect. The rule of two days off a week obviously conflicts with the concept that we have always believed in relying on our hands and working hard to get rich.
"We cannot accept two days out of seven days without working."
"Although the believers of the Double Holiday Church only work five days a week, the value they create is far more than the believers of the Silver Moon Church who work seven days a week." Li Yu said, "The Emmanuel family does not need to do this at all.
Worry."
"Lord Theodosius expressed doubts about this. In addition, Shuangxiu Church, unlike the Silver Moon Church, maintains a considerable amount of armed forces. This is also what Lord Theodosius is worried about.
"The tragedy in the Scaled City once again proves the dire consequences once the Church takes control of the armed forces.
"Okay, that's basically what I want to say. If your religion is willing to amend the commandments and disband the Black Dog Guard, Lord Theodosius is also willing to grant you the right to preach in Black Rock City."
The attitude of the Emanuel family is unexpectedly tough.
Li Yu and Ilea were a little surprised. It stands to reason that since the other party invited them to come to Blackstone City for an interview, they should have made some preparations for concessions.
But looking at it now, the Emmanuel family has indeed made some concessions, but they are refusing to let go on two key issues.
And Li Yu would never compromise on these two points no matter what.
The housekeeper said, "You two don't have to make a decision in a hurry. Lord Theodosius also hopes that the two distinguished guests will stay for the dinner. In addition, no matter what the final result is, Lord Theodosius also apologizes for bothering you to come to Black Rock City in person.
"I will prepare a generous gift for you two before you leave."
"I don't need the generous gift. Can you give me a few iron thorn seeds?"
"That strange tree covered with spikes in the yard?" The housekeeper was a little surprised, but quickly nodded, "Of course, but those seeds cannot be eaten raw, as they can be poisonous, and you cannot eat too much of the cooked ones.
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"Thank you." Li Yu nodded to express his gratitude.
This trip to Black Rock City, Li Yu felt that it was worthwhile just to get these few seeds. As for what tricks Diodosi was playing, Li Yu was not that concerned.
This chapter has been completed!