Pavel sat on a gilded ivory chair, his face as pale as snow.
"The nobles are all discussing, and there is a strong tendency to unite to denounce..."
"What do they want to denounce? To denounce a traitor? Damn it, I am the king, don't I even have the power to punish a traitor?!"
Pavel screamed dissatisfied, and the entire palace hall echoed with his angry shouts. But it was only limited to this hall. Outside, the proud king did not even dare to raise his head to face the aggressive nobles and lords. them.
"No... they want an explanation and justice."
Interior Minister Antonovich said, twirling his snow-white beard.
"Justice? Aren't those evidences fair? What else do they want?"
Pavel was angry.
"According to the information I have received, the justice that the nobles want is that the trial must be open and all evidence and witnesses must be brought out. Leonid has the right to plead and defend his crime once. At least, it must go through Such a program..."
Antonovich returned in a low voice.
"A group of rats only chirp in a dark place..."
Pavel stood up and cursed. He was a little unaccustomed to the firmness and coldness of the throne. To this day, when the king sees the recast throne, he will think of the former Queen Katerina. The gorgeous chair symbolizes power, but it also resembles A sharp knife stung his eyes from time to time. So much so that Pavel wondered if he should change his chair to make himself more comfortable? But in fact, anyone with a discerning eye knew that it was not this chair that really made the king restless, but It's the power struggle hidden in the dark, the undercurrent of evil.
"If it is not handled properly, I am afraid that sooner or later, these voices will form a torrent, which will be detrimental to the rule of the royal family..."
Antonovich observed the Tsar's face and said. He came to spy on Pavel's intentions. This was a task given to him by the Queen.
"Then how can I handle it properly? Should I bow my head and admit my mistake to the nobles? And then invite Leonid back who has been exiled? Then, how can I be the king in the future? Everyone can blame the king. What you are doing is wrong this way, wrong that way..."
Pavel was so angry that he returned to the throne and sat down. After a while, he got up again and paced back and forth in the hall. The irritability was rolling in his heart, just like anger, which could not be calmed down.
Antonovich stopped saying anything. He knew the king's position, and that was enough. Queen Denis called him, and that was just the way it was originally. She didn't expect to change the king in the slightest. If he could change, he would have changed long ago. Instead of waiting until today...
Just as Interior Minister Antonovich was about to exit the hall, familiar footsteps came from outside the door. Grand Duke Samuel appeared at the door of the hall with brisk steps. He was wearing a golden and green brocade robe, with Paired with a gold-embellished silk shirt, it is gorgeous and noble, almost covering up the king's edge.
"Uncle? Why are you here?"
Pavel was surprised for a while, then quickly walked down from the throne and went to hold Samuel——
"Uncle, have you heard everything that happened recently?"
The king asked with concern.
Samuel's face was livid, pretending to be heavy——
"Yes, I heard about it. I have to say that those nobles are very arrogant..."
The Grand Duke spoke.
Antonovich looked ugly, but Samuel ignored him at all. The grand duke knew that this old man looked gentle and peaceful, and could not offend either party. In fact, he was the queen's man. Five people from the ministerial office,
They are all the queen's people.
"But you did handle this matter a little inappropriately. What I mean is - don't be so hasty."
Sam'il changed the subject, showing concern and a hint of accusation, and his words suddenly seemed like an elder educating a younger one.
Antonovich looked on with great embarrassment.
"Uncle, do you even accuse me like this?"
Pavel was dissatisfied.
"It's not an accusation, just a reminder. We have to take our time with some things. My dear nephew, you are still a little young. Some things are in the right direction, but you are doing it too hastily. I will comfort the nobles and lords, but
You must also be prepared, if someone gathers to cause trouble, you must not bow your head."
Samuel went on to say——
"Once a lion bows his head, he will become the target of bullying by wolves."
After saying that, he still observed the expression of the Minister of the Interior from time to time. Obviously, Antonovich has become the news link between the two sides. What Samuel conveyed is already a provocation, a provocation to the queen. The Grand Duke wants to tell
She, he controlled the Tsar tightly, and cooperation was the only way out.
Antonovich could only pretend to be confused and looked at the king's uncle and nephew with numb expressions.
"By the way, have you paid attention to the queen recently? I think she is not in a good condition recently."
Samuel said, looking at Antonovich with his peripheral vision.
"Queen...I haven't paid attention to her for a long time. She only pretends to be aloof and cold all day long."
Pavel answered without thinking.
"This is a private matter and it is not appropriate to mention it on such an occasion."
Samil walked over, leaned on Pavel's shoulder, and reminded him softly. Pavel suddenly understood and signaled Minister Antonovich to go down first. He and his uncle had something to talk about.
Antonovich withdrew helplessly, leaving Pavel and his uncle alone in the hall chatting. Of course, this was far from just chatting.
"Queen Denis has been working hard for the country and it is natural for her to be tired."
Samuel continued the topic just now.
"I can't stand her condescending look. She was not like this before!"
Pavel complained.
"Human beings will always change."
Samuel's meaningful return.
"Nephew, there's something I'm afraid I have to tell you..."
Samuel thought for a moment and whispered.
"What is it? Tell me, there should be no hiding between us. If you have anything to say, just say it. Although I am the king, you have always been my uncle."
Pavel was disturbed by all kinds of troubles, and his uncle happened to be able to relieve some of his troubles, so he naturally trusted him more.
"It's hard to talk about this..."
"Is there anything more serious than noble lords making trouble?"
Pavel asked with disdain.
"I'm afraid it's more serious than the trouble caused by the noble lords..."
Samil's hesitation aroused Pavel's curiosity even more.
"Say it quickly."
"Then you promise me that you will stay calm after what I say and not get emotional. I didn't want to say it originally, but it's impossible not to say this kind of thing... I can't just watch you being humiliated and ignore it."
"Say it!"
Pavel was a little impatient because of his appetite.
"Have you noticed that Queen Denis and Boris Boka, yes, that arena champion Boris, the son of Vladimir. Have you noticed that the relationship between the Queen and him is unusual?"
Samuel narrowed his eyes and said.
"What's the meaning?"
Pavel instinctively noticed something, and felt a haze in his heart.
"Okay, let me tell you the truth... Queen Denis has an affair with Vladimir's son Boris. I have solid evidence. There are also witnesses..."
After Samil finished speaking, Pavel was filled with resentment and clenched his fists, his face filled with resentment.
"I should have thought of it earlier! That's why he is so cold!"
Pavel believed his uncle's words without much thought. Yes, all conflicts did not happen overnight. All he could think of was Dennis's face getting colder and colder day by day, and the disdain in his eyes.