Under the leadership of Kafeni, the two did not encounter any obstacles along the way.
This actually surprised Annan.
"...Why is the palace so quiet?"
He looked back at Kaifuni and asked curiously: "Is it usually like this?"
"Of course not...and there are a lot more people than usual today."
Kafni said softly.
She looked a little uneasy...as if she regretted bringing Annan here.
According to common sense, in an important place like the palace, even if Princess Kafni leads the way in person. But Annan, as an unannounced stranger, will at least be caught and interrogated, and may even be arrested by the Guards.
stand up.
And Kafni is not the eldest princess Elizabeth after all.
As the default first heir, Elizabeth is virtuous, talented and prestigious. If she brings a stranger into the palace, the guards may pretend not to see it - even many of the guards are hers.
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After all, she comes from the military.
There are many Guardsmen who were promoted directly from her, and now there are quite a few who have become officers and captains.
But Kafni is just the opposite - although she says she will become a queen every day, no one believes her.
This actually makes sense.
After all, before Kafni met Annan, her erosion was too high, causing Kafni to be chaotic and crazy every day, and her spirit was never very clear.
It is precisely because of this that Dream Stealer Denton was unable to fully grasp Kaifuni's heart - because even he himself was worried that his soul might be contaminated after stepping into the depths of Kaifuni's memory.
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Although Kaifni has not completely become a real devil...but she is a real madman.
Even the fourth prince himself would occasionally feel a strong sense of fear when looking at Kaifni.
Ordinary people would feel creepy, have muscle twitches, and have a strong sense of vomiting out of fear just by looking at her. Some even weak-willed people have been frightened by Kafeni and have become incontinent...
It was like being targeted by some monster.
In this situation, it is natural for people to fear, alienate and even hate Kaifuni. The fourth prince is controlled like a marionette and cannot help Kaifuni...even he himself will be afraid of this daughter.
It was only recently that after staying with Annan for a long time, her mind gradually became clearer.
At the same time, Philip continued to destroy and interfere with Kaifuni's interpersonal relationships.
But today, everyone they met on the road behaved in a well-behaved manner and did not look sideways. The guards standing on both sides even had their armors and weapons polished to a shine.
"……I see."
Annan reacted quickly, gently held Kafni's hand, and comforted: "Don't panic, I already understand."
It was probably Earl Nolan who had reported to Henry VIII that Annan was about to come to the palace.
After all, they have been staying at Count Geraint's house these days. And Count Geraint's most important responsibility is to pass important information directly to Henry VIII.
Although Annan didn't say anything, Kafni immediately believed Annan.
She breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down, nodding slightly.
But Annan's expression was slightly serious.
If Henry VIII already knew his identity...
Then I will no longer be Kafni's friend at this moment and go to meet her grandfather...
——Instead, as the future heir of the Principality of Winter and the upcoming Duke of Winter, he met directly with King Noah.
Annan quickly gathered his thoughts, passed through the front hall, and then directly entered the second floor of the main hall from the spiral staircase on the west side.
The first floor of the main hall is the banquet hall that Annan saw when he came to Noah as a child. You can look down from the handrail on the second floor - Annan can even see the place where he exploded Philip's head.
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Of course, in the real timeline, Annan has never done such a thing...but this does not prevent Annan from suddenly feeling excited and nostalgic when he sees that place.
It was the excitement of "Oh, I know this place."
It’s like after playing Abi’s game, when traveling abroad, I feel like “I have been to this place in my previous life”, and even suddenly have the urge to climb on the roof.
Annan followed Kaifni and walked clockwise along the corridor.
The second floor of the main hall is a circular passage, which can allow about six to seven people to pass side by side. On the left is a wall with many portraits, and on the right is a hollow railing. This passage has eight directions, spaced four times apart.
Fifteen degrees. Looking down from directly above, it looks like a brilliant sun emblem.
The sense of its design is that every nineteen steps you can see a tall, strong, fully armed guard standing guard. First there is one on the left, then one on the right, and then one on the left.
But there are no guards blocking every entrance to the inside. And there must be guards standing at the railing on the right, watching inside.
What surprised Annan the most was...
When these guards saw Annan, they silently clenched their hands into fists, lightly knocked on their hearts, and lowered their heads.
——This is a courtesy only reserved for people in the cold winter.
If they could speak at this time, they would probably add "Grandma loves you, my brother" at this time.
Just looking at this scene made Kaifni nervously squeeze Annan's hand.
"...I, I don't know this..."
She explained in a low voice like Annan.
Annan shook his head slightly, signaling her not to panic.
He completely understood what Kafni meant - Kafni meant that she did not notify Annan's identity in advance.
But now the situation is obvious.
I'm afraid it's not just Henry VIII who knows Annan's identity... I'm afraid that this matter will be known to everyone within this day.
Even the guards knew about it, and the eldest princess and Prince Philip must have known about it.
Why did Henry VIII reveal his identity?
If they plan to do something detrimental to Annan...then they must not announce Annan's identity. The concept of doing harm to Annan without "knowing" his identity is different from the concept of doing harm to him if his identity is known.
the same.
Of course, whether they know or not is not whether they really know.
——But whether the external evidence can show that they "already knew".
They walked around the corridor on the west side, and after passing three corridors, walked towards the northernmost entrance.
Walking all the way to the end is the king's residence - first the study, and the next room from the study is the bedroom.
After Annan and Kafni walked into Henry VIII's study, they finally saw the king who was "said to be dying of old age".
But after seeing him, Annan was suddenly shocked.
That short black hair, those dark red pupils that looked like dried blood... Henry VIII looked like the fourth prince who was more than ten years older.
These are two almost identical people.
And he is really too young - much younger than Annan imagined.
He looks to be in his early forties or fifties...if you didn't tell him clearly, you might even think that he is the brother of the fourth prince.
...This is the person who everyone thinks is going to "die of old age"?