Although Su Lun knew that Ekaterina had great ambitions and unparalleled talents.
Moreover, the various layouts of the Lance family for hundreds of years seem to have big plans.
The first-class Grand Duke of Lu Ying is already the top noble, and the higher ones are the princes and the royal family.
Su Lun felt that they might have ideas about the throne.
But the current situation is that the conditions for becoming emperor are not met at all.
Or Ekaterina?
What happened?
Where is the "temporary head of state" Archduke Raphael?
Where are the other nobles of Lu Ying?
No matter what, it is impossible for a young daughter of the Lance family to be the emperor.
A few years later, Su Lun still thinks it is possible.
But we haven’t seen each other for only a few months!
Su Lun was shocked for a moment, and then asked curiously: "What happened? Isn't Lu Ying still fighting a civil war? How could Yekaterina become the emperor?"
While he was talking, he had already taken off his clothes and got into the water with his big underpants on.
The three of them used to take baths like this when they were in Old Lington, and now they don't go out any more.
The only difference is that in the past, young gambling-addicted women still had to wear clothes to avoid some taboos, but now they are naked and look no different.
The hot spring pool is not big. Senjo and Mr. Kagami stood on each side, and Su Lun lay in the middle of the space vacated by the two of them.
Upon hearing this inquiry, Qianjou responded: "After the War of the Rington Outer Gods, the Bona royal family completely withdrew from the stage. Then Archduke Raphael became the temporary head of state. This grand duke also has a very heroic appearance, a super mechanical warrior and a mechanical The Warcraft Legion swept almost everything. He united with a group of allies and used extremely tough iron-blooded methods to suppress various old-school nobles. In just one or two months, the rights of all the lords, big and small, were taken back and concentrated in the hands of the Provisional Parliament, completely This solves the previous situation faced by the Bona royal family where the imperial power cannot leave Rington. Then there is a very old-fashioned plot, where Archduke Raphael declares himself emperor in Rington."
"oh."
Su Lun didn't sound too surprised.
No matter how you look at it, Archduke Raphael does have the strength to support his ambition.
If you want to be a stable emperor, you will definitely not leave behind the mess of lords everywhere like before. It is reasonable to liquidate the lords big and small.
He asked again: "Didn't Raphael proclaim himself emperor? How could it be Catherine?"
Qianjo seemed to find it very dramatic, and said with a half-smiling expression: "Because it was ten days ago, the eighth day after Raphael became emperor, that the new emperor suddenly died suddenly in the palace."
When Su Lun heard this, a strong sense of conspiracy came over his heart, and he said in surprise: "Die suddenly?"
Qian Tiao's tone also became a little emotional, and said: "Yes. After the forensic examination, no problems were found. It was a normal illness caused by overwork, and he died suddenly without warning. From a mystical explanation, his fate was not good. Fit to be an emperor."
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When Su Lun heard such a dramatic plot trend, it looked like the plot of some kind of absurd script.
Most likely he died not suddenly, but was murdered.
But the truth doesn't matter.
The point is, if Archduke Raphael died, how could Catherine become emperor again?
He asked directly: "But even if Raphael died, why did Catherine become the emperor again? What happened to Lu Ying?"
"Yes. No one expected that your fiancée would be the one to take the lead."
Qian Tiao narrowed his eyes slightly and said with emotion: "Only after listening to the following, you will know that the lovely wife is very clever."
Su Lun rolled his eyes slightly when he heard this title, but he also listened carefully to what was going on.
Qian Jiao added: "After the Linton disaster, everyone's attention was focused on Grand Duke Raphael. No one cared that the youngest daughter of the Lance family went to the Kingdom of Raiga in the south. Because Raiga is the number one
The heir 'William Regadi' was killed by you, and then it was announced that 'Fik' was the first heir. But you didn't show up, so Catherine, as the first princess, temporarily took charge.
Most of the rights of your crown prince."
yes!
The Raigadi family!
When Su Lun heard this beginning, he suddenly realized something.
It seems that I got a key clue and explained some unreasonable things rationally.
However, it doesn't seem right.
Mere marriage is not enough.
Qianjou continued: "What exactly Miss Yekaterina has been doing in the south in the past few months is not known to the outside world. But what is known is that the Raigadi family announced to the public a month ago that they would use all their strength to
Support any decision she makes. In other words, she is the one who matters what Lei Jiadi says. As soon as this news came out, all the major forces in Lu Ying were shocked. After all, your wife was known to the world for her beauty, but she showed no signs of it.
Political talent."
Su Lun looked slightly strange when he heard this.
He spent some time with Ekaterina and got to know her, and she did have this skill.
But it's still a bit unbelievable that he took control of the Raigadi family so quickly.
There must be something hidden in this.
At this point, Qianjou remembered something, paused and said, "Oh, I also need to mention that just over a month after she went south, Kelsen, the head of the Raigadi family, suddenly died suddenly.
The result of the investigation was that he was murdered. His wife, Portia, and Archduke Raphael administered a soul toxin in order to make William ascend to the throne in advance. The specific newspaper disclosed it, anyway, it was all kinds of fornication private lives and disputes among the nobles.
It was a bloody murder. Mrs. Portia was found to be a believer of an alien god and was directly sent to the gallows."
"Kelson also died suddenly?"
When Su Lun heard this, the corners of his eyes twitched inexplicably.
He had seen the cheap father of the original owner before when he was in Linton, and he knew for sure that the guy was going to die soon.
Su Lun didn't think anything was wrong at the time.
Now that I have seen the results, I am amazed that this is such a "coincidence".
It was definitely not Ekaterina who killed the person.
Su Lun knew before that Raphael had won over Young Master William and his mother. Kelson's death must have been caused by them.
After all, there are still capable people in the Kingdom of Raigadi, and the death of the king will definitely be investigated thoroughly.
Most of what is disclosed in newspapers should be true.
But now, coincidentally, William is dead, Madame Portia is dead, Kelson is dead, and Archduke Raphael is also dead.
It's such a coincidence.
The "melon" that was planted with all the hard work was left in the hands of Catherine, who had just become a princess.
coincide?
Obviously not.
Although the Lance family was not directly involved in these incidents, they must have played a disgraceful role behind the scenes in fueling the flames.
Su Lun had guessed it before, so it wasn't too surprising.
And now there is a big plus.
Archduke Raphael made all preparations to become emperor.
He fought everywhere, wiped out political opponents, and took back all the rights of various lords within the empire.
Raphael had solved all the difficult problems, and he had suffered a lot of infamy, but he suddenly died suddenly and was plucked.
Others just thought they had picked up a big mistake for the Lance family.
But only people like Su Lun who know the inside story know how clever the Lance family's layout is.
It's simply unbelievable.
Listening to these "coincidences", Su Lun finally understood why Catherine became emperor in just a few months.
This has been a plan of the Lance family for hundreds of years.
It is also a century-old accumulation of the Raphael family.
There is also the declining royal family, the Raigadi family.
It’s simply a lot of benefits, all rolled into one.
It’s not surprising that it went so smoothly.
At this time, Senjou also gave a summary of the incident: "With the full support of the Raigadi family, and the agreement of the only two remaining high-ranking councilor families, the Lance family and the Robert family, there is naturally no objection. Moreover.
, What’s even more coincidental is that the old die-hard aristocrats who would have opposed it before were all eliminated by Archduke Raphael. The remaining remnants of the old aristocracy hope to have a new emperor, not the brutal Raphael family, so they naturally support it.
Therefore, all parties supported it, and three days ago, Catherine became the emperor naturally."
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There is no problem with this logic, but when Su Lun listened, he also discovered something was wrong.
Even if the head of the family, Kelsen, died suddenly and "Fick" was away, those uncles would still come out to fight for power.
How could it be a princess's turn?
Although he vaguely guessed that Ekaterina might have used some means and had a plan long ago, it seemed that there was still something crucial missing.
Without waiting for Su Lun to think about it, Qian Jiao suddenly came over and put his hands on his shoulders. He did not shy away from the intimacy of this large area of skin contact and said jokingly: "Are you impressed by your wife's ability to control Lei so quickly?"
Are the Kadi family curious?"
"oh?"
Su Lun always felt that there was something strange about this title. Everyone in Dawn knew that the marriage between "Fick" and Ekaterina was a deal.
This has nothing to do with Su Lun.
But today, Chijou kept saying "your wife". It didn't seem like a simple joke.
Sure enough, Senjou looked narrow-minded and suddenly broke a bombshell news: "There is definite news that Ekaterina is pregnant."
"???"
"???"
"???"
When Su Lun heard this, his mind was filled with questions.
I was stunned for a moment, trying to wake up and hear something.
Although he had vaguely guessed this possibility before, it shouldn't be!
Lei Jiadi is a group of decadent old antiques who only want to restore the country.
Therefore, it is indeed reasonable to recommend Princess Ye as the emperor, but it is not enough.
If she is pregnant with the heir of Raigadi, then it can be explained perfectly.
The bloodline of Lei Jiadi can inherit the throne, which is what their old bones dream of.
Now that it has become a fact that Catherine has proclaimed herself emperor, if we extrapolate back, the pregnancy news must be accurate!
It was precisely because the news was accurate that Su Lun was so shocked.
Although there is no paternity test in this fantasy alchemy world, there are many kinds of bloodline secrets.
What is certain is that if Catherine is really pregnant, it must be of Raigadi's blood.
Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible for those old guys from the Raigadi family to support her.
This made Su Lun very confused. He and Ekaterina did get along quite happily before at Rose Manor, their newlywed residence, and even slept together in the same bed.
But nothing happened.
Could it be Rose Manor?
No, with her proud temperament, even if she had done it, she would never be afraid to admit it.
For a moment, all kinds of thoughts flashed through my mind.
Su Lun suddenly remembered what Ekaterina once said on the carriage during the wedding parade: "I will only get married once in my life, and I will only have one man. So in the future, if you have
Just don’t be too surprised when you hear some news.”
"So, when she said this at that time, could it be the news now?"
Su Lun suddenly felt that he was probably referring to this news.
Damn it.
Who wouldn’t be surprised to encounter such news about Xi Dang’s father, not to mention him?
For the first time, Su Lun felt that his brain was not working hard enough.
Since she said that, it was really me who did it?
But when did I do it?!
It was wonderful to see Su Lun's expression change.
Even Mr. Jing, who had always been indifferent, cast a curious look.
Qianjou also felt very curious and let out a light sigh.
The evidence was clearly "conclusive", but looking at his expression, it didn't look like he did it, but it seemed like he did it.
She already knew Su Lun very well, and she didn't shy away from it, so she asked directly: "So, did you do it?"
Su Lun listened to this straightforward question and rolled his eyes in response.
The key is that the body of this gambling-addicted young woman is close to her, and her arms are trapped in the towering sky. When the three of them get along, the atmosphere will be very strange.
But there were no outsiders here, and thinking there was nothing to avoid, he said directly: "I don't know either."
Qian Jiao said in surprise: "I don't know?"
She frowned. She originally wanted to hear some gossip, but unexpectedly she got such a response.
Su Lun spread his hands.
Qianjiao, a melon-eater, didn't hear the expected gossip. He looked uninterested and said casually: "Could it be some other place that you forgot?"
"How can this be"
Su Lun was speechless at this kind of question.
After his brain development was enhanced, his memory was not bad, how could he forget such important things.
He was about to say that he couldn't forget it, but he was halfway through saying it when suddenly!
As if some inspiration flashed through my mind, some fragmentary pictures flashed through my mind.
Somewhere else?
yes!
The two had the opportunity to get along intimately, except for a few days at Rose Manor after their wedding.
One more time.
In the Emerald Holy Land of the Daru Tribe.
That time I also drank Shixian honey wine and got drunk.
Then when I woke up, Ekaterina, who was still "Katyusha" at the time, had already left.
This thought together seems to have stimulated the brain.
The fragmented memories suddenly came into my mind like a slideshow. Although they were not clear enough, they were all charming images.
Su Lun's eyes instantly revealed strange emotions.
The picture in his memory was that in the drunken dream and joy of the tree house, there was another person besides Jutta!
Su Lun finally remembered why he was bitten. (Chapter 260)
Because I really slept!
Thinking of this fragmented memory, Su Lun then remembered that at the Rose Manor after the wedding, no wonder Ekaterina would say such things.
"Today is your wedding night, do you want to exercise your rights as a husband?"
"No, I am me, Fick is Fick."
"The suggestion I made just now is just to make you feel less at a loss when you hear some news in the future."
So that’s what she meant?
Su Lun finally understood.
It turns out that Ekaterina had already informed her.
It's just that I didn't think of it at that time, so I'm so confused now.
Regardless of whether the time is correct, this is not a problem at all for the alchemist.
Seeing Su Lun's expression become very strange, both Senjo and Mr. Kagami cast curious looks.
The fire of gossip suddenly rekindled in Qian Tiao's eyes, and he cast a questioning look, "Huh huh?"
Su Lun showed a look that didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she couldn't say it directly, "I'll ask her if we meet her in the future."
Chijou listened to this tacit statement and said, "Tsk tsk. That lady's layout is really not simple."
Su Lun raised his eyebrows in disbelief.
If it was Ekaterina, he still felt that there was an element of political transaction.
But for Katyusha, he felt that he had taken advantage of the little girl. After all, not to mention drinking, he was the first to do it. He just did it, and there was nothing he didn't dare to admit.
Compared with politics, Senjou obviously only cares about gossip.
She listened to Su Lun's acquiescence in having an intimate relationship with the new empress, and asked enthusiastically: "Hey, hey, hey, tell me what's going on."
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Su Lun's forehead is full of black lines. Can you elaborate on this?
Although he didn't mind telling Senjou, he still had his own senior sister here.
Mr. Jing also saw Su Lun's predicament, and rarely intervened, saying: "When I was talking to Master Pierre before, the lady from the Lance family was also present. She does have great talent. Now it's not just the Leijia land in the south.
The family and the small fringe kingdoms of the four northern countries in Beizhou have also announced their joining the Luying Empire. It can be regarded as truly achieving the unification of the north and the south that even the Bona royal family had never thought of. And with the actual control of the "Military Intelligence Department", her influence on the Luying regime
The control is probably the best it has been in the past few hundred years.”
Su Lun listened to his senior sister's help in resolving the situation and nodded: "Yes."
This is also Ye's brilliance.
After a series of "coincidences", everything seemed to fall into place.
She has a high degree of concentrated power.
Mr. Jing's tone did not hide his praise, and added: "What's even more rare is this. All the power is gathered in her hands, but she is not like Grand Duke Raphael, who wants to be restored to become the autocratic emperor of the old era.
As soon as she became emperor, she followed the New Deal and announced a series of new bills. She opened the Alchemy Academy and financially supported the establishment of new basic colleges in various places so that everyone has the opportunity to come into contact with alchemy. She also introduced Marfa labor machinery.
Technology liberates the labor force. In this way, the alchemical civilization will inevitably usher in an era of great development."
When Su Lun heard these measures, he also understood why his senior sister was so full of praise for Ekaterina.
Because promoting the development of alchemical civilization is what Liming is doing.
Mr. Jing also said: "Furthermore, after Yekaterina became emperor, she took the initiative to sign a permanent armistice alliance agreement with the Marfa military to jointly resist the invasion of the plane. She opened all the military fortresses established in the previous wars between the two empires.
Showing Lu Ying's hinterland to Ma Fa, we can advance and retreat together. This kind of courage is not something that anyone who becomes an emperor can have."
When Qian Tiao heard it, he was thoughtful.
Su Lun listened and thought it was pretty good.
At the end, Mr. Mirror added: "Oh, one more thing. Ekaterina sent a message through Sabina, saying that the Guzmao airship promised to you is ready and can be delivered at any time.
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"Um."
Su Lun nodded as he listened.
Now that the airship is available, we still need to find a group of mechanics to modify it.
He thought of Colonel Dora.
"It was too late to discover the plane passage. An unknown number of magicians have already mixed into the alchemy plane. Moreover, several ninth-level magic towers have been built in the plane passage, which is difficult to break. The Marfa Army
Fang also played very hard.”
"But the good news now is that the enemy's top combat power has not yet arrived, and the battle between the two sides is still stalemate."
"According to the intelligence, the pirates under the command of the 'King of the West Sea' and the 'King of the South Sea' were recruited or coerced by some mysterious people and went to the extreme western waters to adventure and hunt for treasure. There were also an unknown number of magicians on board."
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The three of them just soaked in the hot spring pool.
After chatting about some current affairs, Su Lun also talked about his experiences these days, including the tomb of the gods, the information about the Ten Thousand People Corporation, and the Crusaders, all in detail.
Chijou listened with boredom, but Mr. Jing was attentive.
Su Lun has no plans to go over to the plane passage for the time being, and there is no need to think about it, it is all very tragic.
His current strength is not suitable for participating in such large-scale battles.
On the contrary, it would be more appropriate to destroy the treasure hunting plans of those Celestials.
The first priority right now is to improve your own strength.
Su Lun said: "The gods in the plane of heaven are looking for the [Fountain of Mimir]. I suspect it is related to their talent of [True Understanding of All Things], so they must not be found. I am going to the capital of the Marfa Empire, Kabitron."
After recruiting some mechanics, we will go to the Kingdom of Dragon to have a look."
Mr. Jing listened to his plan and agreed: "Well. You might as well go and take a look. Now that you have such excellent space capabilities, the risk will be greatly reduced. And I also got some information. It is said that the pirate king was black
Another purpose of Sam's adventure in that sea area is to find the source of the universe and advance to the ninth level. That sea area is inaccessible, and there used to be a splendid civilization. Maybe there really is [Essence]. You and Otilia both have it.
If you have the opportunity to touch the excellent talent at the ninth level threshold, if you can find the source of the universe, it’s better to prepare in advance. Oh, one more thing, I read the alchemy manuscript left by my father carefully, and it’s [Isaac’s Dragon]
If [Tattooed Gold Body] can be fused, it will be of great help to you in being able to withstand the backlash of natural disasters after you advance to the eighth level."
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Su Lun nodded.
This is also one of his plans.
The Dawn Regiment's current combat power configuration is very strong, enough to cope with most crises. What's more, there are mechanical warriors like No. 19 who can resist dragons, as well as dragon-slaying daggers, dragon-slaying armors, and dragon-slaying potions. Dragon Island
You can definitely go.
There is no need to raise the target. For a seventh-level dragon, it is not a big problem.
If you can really hunt a few and refine a breeding equipment like [Isaac's Dragon Patterned Golden Body], the increase in combat power will be terrifying.
He asked again: "Sister, where are you?"
Mr. Jing responded: "The attack of the Celestial Plane Mage Group is very fierce. I will stay near the plane passage and kill the masters from the alien plane. Moreover, the laws here are the most complete, which will be of great benefit to me to advance to the ninth level."
.If you encounter any danger then, you can notify me."
Su Lun: "Yeah."
As I soaked, snowflakes began to float in the sky.
The three of them were lying in the hot spring pool with relaxed expressions.
The breeze is slightly cool, the spring water is warm and moist, and it is rare to have a leisurely time.