Elizabeth, who was invited as a guest, was very well-behaved at first, but once she got to know her better, she couldn't sit still.
Audrey was considerate and asked her butler to accompany her inside and outside the castle to visit and walk around. The scenery here was even more beautiful than that of Vichy, and at least the view was much wider than that of Vichy.
Sean was extremely satisfied with this arrangement. He had been close to Audrey for a long time without being disturbed by irrelevant people.
Audrey, who was nourished by new love, in Sean's eyes was filled with a charm that was difficult to describe with any gorgeous words.
However, Audrey poured cold water on his heart: "Sean, do you know how people in Poitou are judging you recently?"
"What did they say about me again?" Sean was a little disapproving of Audrey's seriousness.
"They say you are the King of Genoa!" Audrey said, "Just like Dee Lawrence."
Dee-Laurence was an outstanding nobleman of Genoa during the Third Empire. He briefly became king, but was finally annihilated by the central government. The emperor at the time merely declared him a traitor and without sending a single soldier, let the Genoese leader
The king was besieged by nobles from all over the south and was killed.
This is not a good name.
"Where do you start talking about this?" Sean was stunned.
"I believe that the people who call you this are not out of malice. They just recognize and admire your influence in Genoa." Audrey said, "But they also told a fact. What you said
One line can influence most people. Whether they are nobles or the third estate, they will listen to your opinions carefully. I heard that the first person to say that you were the king of Genoa came from the Governor's Palace."
"Because I affect Governor Byrne's authority?" Sean asked.
In an instant, Sean also wanted to understand that Byrne did not have a personal grudge against him. In fact, most of Byrne's outstanding political achievements in recent years were related to Sean. Some people even mocked him as a sleeping governor - he would have political achievements delivered to his door even when he was lying down.
.
However, the increasing integration trend between Genoa's second and third tiers has made Byrne's space to exploit the contradictions between the two tiers smaller and smaller. In this, Sean plays an extremely important role.
The back garden of Rowan Castle is filled with trees, most of which are over a hundred years old, blocking out the sky and the sun, creating a cool environment.
Sean took a sip of herbal tea and asked: "My interests are not inconsistent with the interests of the Governor. He has no such motive. Audrey, what do you think?"
"This is most likely Mayor Stanley's fault." Audrey gave an unexpected answer.
Sure enough, Sean was very surprised: "Mayor Stanley?"
Audrey smiled slightly: "That's my guess. It happens that one of his secretaries is named Robinson. With Byrne weighing on him, as long as Byrne doesn't make mistakes, he will never get ahead unless he is willing to seek other provinces.
The position of governor. You must know that he is different from the governor. Although he is not a Genoese, he
He started as a small clerk in Poitou and slowly climbed up. Compared with the Governor, he is more like a Genoese. However, Governor Byrne was directly appointed and transferred by the cabinet. In the first two years, Byrne did not work at all.
He was unable to gain recognition from the Genoese people and was even considered to be the prime minister's minion, here to oppress the Genoese people."
"If Stanley wants to be governor, he must first get rid of Byrne. Under the current circumstances, unless Byrne has another high-level job, he will not give up his position as governor of Genoa. Therefore, Stanley spread the news and wanted to
Want me to do this for him?"
Sean nodded and analyzed.
"Exactly." Audrey said, "What are you going to do?"
"I'm going to pay a visit to the Governor, hoping that he will continue to serve, and tell him that this is the hope of the Genoese people." Sean shrugged, "Stanley is a smart man, he should know what I mean. He used to have a relationship with Byrne.
Pants, life is too moist now, but I have time to think of other things."
Unknowingly, Sean had the consciousness of being the King of Genoa.
"Would this disappoint Stanley too much?" Audrey said, "I suggest you advise Stanley to seek to become the governor of the province of Jiavia. I heard that Governor Chris Hollingsworth is very old and is ready to
retire."
"That's a great idea!" Sean exclaimed at the suggestion.
If Stanley can become the governor of a neighboring province and implement the same policies as Genoa during his term, and then build the railway to Javia, a larger internal market will be formed. This will not only solve the potential contradictions in Poitou, but also
It can bring benefits to the Genoese people. For Stanley himself, with the support of the Genoese people, he can also easily achieve political achievements. This is a win-win-win situation or even a win-win situation.
Sean walked back and forth a few times excitedly, then suddenly stopped: "Audrey, you must have a backup plan."
"Although my late father worked in the Poitou city government throughout his life, his hometown was in Javia, and he still has a certain influence in his hometown. Moreover, the Robinson family also has many friends in Javia." Ao Dai.
Li said, "In fact, our neighbors are very envious of the great changes that have taken place in Genoa in recent years. If Stanley becomes governor, the locals will not be too repulsive."
"Then now it depends on whether Stanley is willing or not. I should support his promotion." Sean smiled, "Audrey, you are really my good wife."
"I'm not your good wife." Audrey smiled lightly, charmingly.
She can always touch Sean's heartstrings inadvertently.
Elisabeth enjoyed her stay in Vichy.
The townspeople knew she was a guest in the rose garden and were very friendly to her.
It was the summer time in the south when a large number of fruits were on the market, and Elizabeth could eat to her heart's content every day. However, her favorite was ice cream. Although she was a princess, she had never eaten these various desserts before. The consequences were half a month later.
She found that she had gained weight.
If you just looked at the living conditions of the people in Vichy, you might think that the subjects of the entire empire were living a prosperous and peaceful life. In conversations with the townspeople, she learned that just a few years ago, people here were living in widespread poverty.
Life.
This time, at the invitation of Rowan Castle, Elizabeth followed Sean to Rowan Castle as a guest.
Accompanied by Miller's attentiveness and the future heir of Roenborg, Elizabeth rode around nearby orchards and farms and brought back a large basket of fruits and vegetables.
Arriving at the back garden of the castle, Elizabeth saw Sean and Audrey hugging each other among the green trees and flowers.
"They really hooked up!"
Hearing the footsteps, Audrey quickly pushed Sean away, straightened her messy clothes, and her face turned red. Sean pretended to be nothing and sneered:
"Your Highness, did you have fun?"
"Thanks to you, it's not bad!" Elizabeth rolled her eyes at him and did not mention the fact she just saw.
"Then your Highness must hurry up, because I have received news that Earl Torres has arrived at Putnam Castle and is expected to arrive in Vichy Town at the latest tomorrow afternoon. He came with His Majesty's order." Sean said.
Elizabeth's expression suddenly turned gloomy, which meant that she had to return to the Holy City and accept that damn marriage.
She suddenly envied the mistress of this castle. Although she didn't know why Audrey refused to marry Sean, at least she had a man who was truly worthy of her all.