Shakeley made Sean wait outside his living room for a full three hours before walking out to see him. He expressed his anger in this way.
This thrilling accident caused Xia Keli to lose face. Of course, not many people knew about the embarrassing incident of him peeing his pants, but his pleading like a pig being slaughtered at the scene could be heard by people in the entire neighborhood. It was impressive.
Sean was really grateful for saving him, but what if he missed it? How dare he hand over the life of a dignified cardinal to the rifle in the hands of his subordinates? If Sean fired the gun himself, Xia Keli might
It will feel better.
But after this exciting morning, Xia Keli suddenly realized that Sean was no longer the viscount who needed some kind of protection from him, let alone the cowardly and humble adopted son of a priest that he had remembered, and he would not be abducted by him because of him.
Several relatives and juniors expressed their sincere admiration for him.
This was a wealthy, status and increasingly influential nobleman. He was also a commander who killed countless people on the battlefield. He was not a vassal that he could boss around.
In Xia Keli's subconscious mind, he indeed regarded Sean as his vassal - one who should naturally be the defender of his own interests.
But the kidnapping incident made Xia Keli understand that Sean could only be regarded as his close ally. If he didn't value this relationship, Sean would naturally treat him as a stranger.
Just like Sean's move of giving a huge fortune to his illegitimate child, only a fool would think that Sean was fawning over him. This is simply a clear threat and warning.
Under Xia Keli's noble red robe, there are also personal desires hidden, but he used to hide them very well for his personal "motivation". His illegitimate children were also well protected and hidden by him, thinking that they had no
Everyone knew this secret. Xia Keli didn't know how Sean knew it, which made him feel scared.
But Sean didn't go too far, let alone leak the secret that could ruin his reputation. Moreover, Sean actually spent hundreds of thousands of real money.
From this aspect, Sean has great potential to become a politician.
Thinking of this, Xia Keli finally felt a little better. If this ally keeps growing like this, he might have to rely on him to take care of him in the future.
Walking out of the living room, Xia Keli glared at Sean and walked straight to his luxurious study.
The servant brought tea, the two looked at each other, and Sean took the initiative and said:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, the thugs will definitely hang you in public."
"Well, I don't care how the villain dies." Xia Keli said, "Sean, you know what I care about most!"
"I did donate 20,000 gold louis to His Majesty Yusuf Lombardi. In fact, I originally came to explain to you today, and then I encountered this terrible thing. God bless, you are just
It's a bit of a skin injury," Sean admitted.
Xia Keli snorted coldly.
"This 20,000 is just the price for me to buy a piece of secret information from Lombardi. This is very important to me."
"So you support him in preaching in Vichy and even in Poitou?" Xia Keli's voice became louder and louder, "Sean, do you know what you are doing? You grew up in this church, and you saw
They are all devout believers, and what they hear most is the holy voice. This is betrayal!"
"Of course." Sean did not avoid Xia Keli's cannibalistic look, "Mr. Bishop, have you ever heard of the 'Sage'?"
Xia Keli's expression changed and he said in shock: "That's a demon!"
This effect is exactly what Sean wanted: "When I was fighting the rebels in the north, there was evidence that this wise teacher came to Poitou, came to the town of Vichy, and even visited my rose garden. This made
I'm very uneasy."
"Sean, I'm not blaming you. Why did you get into trouble with this difficult guy?" Xia Keli suddenly turned into an elder who cared about the younger generation. "Tell me, what does the wise teacher have to do with this old guy Lombardi?"
Relationship? You are the junior I care about. As an elder, I will definitely help you find a way to deal with this difficult guy."
"Thank you, Bishop, for your kindness." Sean greeted, "Lombardi told me that the wise master once studied with him under the former pope of the True God Religion. Later, he was found to have an evil heart and was killed thirty years ago.
He was expelled. Of course, this was just Lombardi’s words. He had wiped out the True God Sect, but the relationship between the Master and the True God Sect was not false. In addition, Lombardi also told me that the hometown of the Sage Master was
It’s Poitou!”
Xia Keli said maliciously: "This news is indeed worth 20,000 gold louis. I need to make good use of this news to cause some trouble for the pope."
"No way, this is a seller's market. I guess the reason why the pope is willing to reveal this secret is probably because he wants to kill the wise teacher." Sean spread his hands, "As for me supporting him in preaching in Poitou and even Genoa
The statement was completely nonsense and I was taken advantage of by him."
"Well, I wrongly blamed you, Sean." Xia Keli knew that Sean was lying, at least Sean did not explicitly object to this statement, so Xia Keli had no choice but to get over this problem.
Xia Keli was very smart and did not take the initiative to mention the issue of his illegitimate child. This was a scandal. Of course, Sean seemed to have forgotten about it. After all, it was a "private matter."
"No, you are my elder, and I respect your opinion immensely." Sean said respectfully.
Xia Keli suddenly said: "Sean, it's time for you to get married!"
Sean was a little confused: "Mr. Bishop, why do you mention this?"
"Because many people think you are a rare commodity." Xia Keli said with a smile, "In fact, many people even come to me to inquire about it."
"I'm afraid I've disappointed them. I have no plans to get married yet," Sean said, emphasizing, "Of course I am in extremely good health!"
"Because of that beautiful widow?" Xia Keli raised his chin and said to himself, "Are you pursuing her?"
"Isn't it possible?" Sean asked.
"Don't get excited, I'm not against it. In order to squeeze into the upper class, many young people would rather pursue wealthy women who are old enough to be their mothers. There are also businessmen who marry widows from noble families in order to improve their social status. This situation is common in the Holy City and
Gyeonggi Province is particularly common because so many people from other provinces want to try their luck there.
Sean, you are different. If you can make your dreams come true, this is definitely a good thing. This is also a match made in heaven. Although the Robinson family seems to be in decline, the orphans and widowers seem to be in decline, but this family has more connections than you think.
Xia Keli shook his head, and did not forget to sarcastically say to Sean, "You have not had maternal love since you were a child. Maybe that's why you have a crush on women who are older than you. Of course, that woman at least proves that she has no problem with childbirth."
"Audrey is young and beautiful, but she is only 27 years old." Sean was angry.
Xia Keli ignored Sean's eyes and said:
"But now there is a better marriage waiting for you, definitely much better than the Robinson widow. Of course, if you have a way to make that beautiful widow your lover without affecting your marriage contract and the future of your family, please
Whatever. Well, a nobleman without a lover is not a good nobleman. Believe me, this is not a moral stain, but a romantic affair and a good story."
Sean was shocked: "What are you talking about? Am I very popular?"
"Count Koval wrote to me. He asked about your marriage, personality, property and physical condition. Generally speaking, this is a prelude to introducing you to a marriage." Shake said politely.
Xia Keli continued: "Count Covar is the leading nobleman in Genoa, and he also represents Genoa with a seat in the Holy City Noble Council. He hinted that this was asked by a very high-status figure in the Holy City to inquire about your name.
Having caught the attention of those people is a good start, especially since you are so young. How enviable.
Of course, the reason why Earl Koval is so enthusiastic is that, firstly, your reputation has spread to the Holy City, and he can certainly become an adult; secondly, because he needs help from his hometown. Sean, you know that all those Yankees
Nostrils turned upward, they always look down on us southerners."
Xia Keli's expression was meaningful.
Sean smiled: "Then how did you reply?"
"I haven't had time to reply to the letter yet," Xia Keli said, "My suggestion is that if you are interested in making a good match in the Holy City, you might as well let me try it out. I have no fewer friends in the Holy City than Count Koval. Among them,
Some even frequent the White House."
"Frankly speaking, I'm not interested." Sean said, "I don't want a woman I don't love lying next to me, even if she is as beautiful as a fairy."
"Sean, you have a mental mysophobia. This is a disease that needs to be treated early. I suggest you participate in more social activities. When you are used to being surrounded by women, love is just a condiment, although it is indispensable.
But there are always alternatives." Xia Keli said, "Those big shots in the upper class, do you think all their couples are harmonious and happy? That is just a performance. Yes, marriage is a contract, but for the upper class,
, this is also a kind of transaction, this is the advice I give you."
"Thank you, Lord Bishop, for your advice!" Sean replied seriously.
Xia Keli was very special today. Perhaps because he was stimulated, he talked a lot, and every sentence he said was very meaningful:
"Sean, tell me, what is your future going to be like?"
"Become the leisure class." Sean's answer was concise.
"You are perfunctory with me, because you are now a member of the leisure class. Even if you squat with the humble farmers and smoke cigarettes, it will not change this fact." Xia Keli said, "And my goal is to become the Pope.
.”
Sean looked at him blankly, trying to analyze whether this was true or not from Xia Keli's expression.
"When I decided to put on the black robe, I made this oath." Xia Keli said without any scruples, "Your adoptive father and I put on the black robe on the same day, but he just wanted to hang out. Now I
Already a provincial cardinal, there are only five cardinal archbishops and two cardinal archbishops between me and the Pope, and compared with my colleagues, I am the youngest!"
"So." Xia Keli's eyes burst out with a fanatical light, "I am a commoner's son who has been working hard, and you are so young and have advantages that others do not have, but you just want to be a leisure class? Yes
You still covet a beautiful widow, your ideal is too great."