CH 99

The morning after Orlam’s visit, Duke Wilson went back to Buckingham Palace.

When he came this time, George was receiving the foreign minister. George had just become king and he had a lot of diplomatic work to deal with, so Duke Wilson could only wait outside the living room where George received the minister. He sat on a soft chair on the porch and he was in a very bad mood. Although he always felt that the army left by his father was not easy to use, in any case, this army belongs to the Chris family. Now it is going to be terminated in his own hands. No matter what, Duke Wilson is somewhat uncomfortable.

After a while, the closed door finally opened. A servant with a white wig on and wearing a flamboyant outfit came out, nodded slightly to Duke Wilson and said in a low voice, “My lord, please come in.”

After sitting for less than three minutes, George is already done? Duke Wilson thought to himself, but with a cold expression on his face, he nodded, turned and walked in.

As soon as he entered, he saw George sitting on the sofa with an old gentleman. Seeing him coming in, they all stood up. This old gentleman, Duke Wilson knows him. His name is Ukulele. The family can be regarded as a relatively old aristocrat in the UK. (Ukulele, nice one )

“Your Majesty the King.” The old Ukulele has always been known for his exquisite appearance. Seeing Duke Wilson coming in at this time, he knew that the subsequent matters were beyond his reach, so he hurriedly said goodbye to George, “Today’s affairs are almost done. I will withdraw now.”

George pretended to be surprised and then said, “I didn’t expect it to end so soon, you worked hard today, go back quickly.” He smiled gently at Ukulele.

Seeing the old Ukulele leaving respectfully, the fake smile on George’s face was removed. Facing Duke Wilson, he heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “This is really a disaster. I didn’t expect that becoming a king would be such a cumbersome thing, and looking at the long list of petitions gives me a headache.”

Duke Wilson didn’t want to listen to him talk about his communication problems with foreign royal families and just twitched the corners of his lips perfunctorily, and immediately said, “Your Majesty, it is already the beginning of winter. If I don’t return to Delanlier, I’m afraid my tenants will have a bad winter.”

The relaxed smile on George’s face disappeared in an instant and his originally gentle face was stiff, “Uncle Charles, haven’t I discussed this issue with you last time? It’s not the best time for you to go back. This time you have helped me a lot, and I hope you can stay in London and help me.”

Duke Wilson smiled self-deprecatingly, help him? I’m afraid he can only rest assured if he locks me by his side.

“Your Majesty, I don’t have much experience in how to govern a country. I have spent more than half of my life dealing with the people in my fief. I am really afraid that you have placed such high expectations on me. I am afraid that I will fail you. Let me go back to Delanlier, even in a remote town, I will pray for you.” Duke Wilson said with an unclear expression, lowering his brows and eyes halfway.

George looked at Duke Wilson and squinted his eyes. He was very aware of Duke Wilson’s ability. When he was in Oxford, he was always the most dazzling existence. When he returned to London, he even participated in politics in the first year of junior high school. Many politicians looked at him differently and the Minister of Interior at that time even hoped to train him as his political successor, but unfortunately…

George clenched his fists and smiled unnaturally, “You don’t have to belittle yourself so much, I understand your ability very well.”

But Duke Wilson was a little disgusted with such Tai Chi-like words, he looked up at George, frowned and said, “What exactly do you want to do?”

Listening to how Duke Wilson didn’t even address him with his honorific title, George had a wry smile, “Uncle Charles, I really hope you can stay in London. What’s wrong with London? Delanlier is just a remote town, when you go back, it will definitely not be as comfortable as you would be in London.”

Duke Wilson started feeling a little angry in his heart. George was indeed the same George back then, he always liked to judge the situation of others by himself.

“I don’t need you to worry about whether I’m doing well in Delanlier or not. I will hand over the army in my hands to you when I go back this time. Please let me leave London.” Duke Wilson found that he was tired of talking with him again so he spoke directly.

George’s eyes widened instantly, and he looked at Duke Wilson in disbelief, “You…” He pursed his slightly dry lips and looked straight at Duke Wilson, “Is that how you think of me?”

Duke Wilson raised his eyebrows when he heard his tone, “It doesn’t matter what I think of you. I want to leave London, please allow me.”

Seeing Duke Wilson’s determined look, George was a little annoyed, he didn’t expect that he would even do this in order to leave London. Abandoning the army of the Chris family, such a result is something George never thought about.

“Uncle Charles.” George finally regained his composure at this time, but the look in his eyes was still dark, “I don’t mean to take back your army. It is the army my father gave to your father. You are also responsible for my success this time and you are my uncle. I will never treat you like this. It was my fault to force you to stay in London before. If you insist on leaving, then please leave.”

George pinched the bridge of his nose tiredly and didn’t look at Duke Wilson again.

Duke Wilson was a little puzzled at this time. He glanced at George. Does he really not care about the army in his hands? Duke Wilson’s thoughts changed slightly, he still cared but now he is on the cusp. If he takes back the army in his hands at this time, it will damage his reputation and there may be other means in the future. As Duke Wilson thought, he had a moment of heightened vigilance and at the same time a feeling of disgust, it seemed that even if he left London later, he still couldn’t get away from these things.

“Thank you for your understanding.” Duke Wilson bowed.

Afterwards, the two exchanged a few more pleasantries and before the atmosphere cooled down, Duke Wilson finally withdrew and left.

Seeing the figure of Duke Wilson disappear behind the door, the gentle smile on George’s face gradually cooled down and he suddenly said, “Is this what you told him?” Although he used interrogative sentences, his tone was very firm and very clear in the slightly empty hall.

After saying this, a door on the bookcase at the side of the hall suddenly opened slowly and the person who came out was Orlam. He had a gentle smile on his face, and he didn’t seem to care about Prince George’s cold words at all, “I told him, isn’t that what you want?”

What he said was so reasonable that even George was taken aback, “He’s my uncle! How could I treat him like this!” George immediately reacted and shouted angrily.

Orlam had never seen George so angry before, but his expression remained calm and he said coldly, “Although he is your uncle, he is also your subject. Do you remember this?”

George was stunned for a moment. He stopped and looked straight at Orlam, as if he didn’t know this person anymore. After a long time, he finally sat back on the sofa with his head lowered, a little dejected. Orlam couldn’t see his expression clearly at this time.

“Do I have to do this?” George’s tone trembled slightly, as if he was suppressing something.

Seeing George like this, the appearance of the three of them when they were just three children suddenly popped up in Orlam’s mind. He and George were always following behind Duke Wilson, looking at him with adoring and hot eyes and dreamed of going out with him. And Duke Wilson will always be that arrogant and indifferent boy, very impatient with them, but no matter where he goes, he will never refuse them following him.

“You have to do this, it’s your responsibility.” Orlam said calmly, as if his youth was just an illusion.

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Duke Wilson returned to his mansion with good news. Evan was very surprised to hear that King George let them go without any conditions, but thinking about the current situation, he also understood a little bit.

Duke Wilson was afraid that there would be some misfortune in this matter, so he ordered Butler Chris to pack their things that night, but Butler Chris was caught off guard.

“You want to leave now?” He looked at Duke Wilson with surprise, not understanding the sudden thoughts of his master.

“I have to leave now, Chris. You have been with the Christ family for so many years, and you should understand our difficulties. Now Delanlier is my best home.” Duke Wilson said slowly.

Butler Chris was a little ashamed after thinking for a while. Of course he knew how the Christ family was forced to return to Delanlier from London by the late king. He even understood very well that when the old Duke died, he still wanted to go back again. Going to London to revive the glory of the Christ family, he thought it would be different now that there is a new king, but now it seems that it still can’t happen.

“Yes, it’s my fault. I will prepare for tomorrow.” Butler Chris nodded with some regret and left Duke Wilson’s study.

Watching Butler Chris leave, Evan frowned slightly, “Is there nothing wrong with us leaving in such a hurry?”

Duke Wilson listened to Evan’s question and lost his previous seriousness, and smiled gently, “Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”

Now that Duke Wilson made the promise, Evan didn’t worry too much. The carriage drove towards the train station the next morning.

Little Edward was still asleep and Evan carried him into the train. After a long journey, he finally returned to Delanlier again. This time, compared to how he felt the first time, Evan had a completely different feeling.

That first time when he came to this place, his heart was full of resentment and unwillingness, but this time, he only felt safe and at ease. This place already has a different meaning to him.

Butler Chris took a step ahead, and when Duke Wilson and Evan got off the train, he had already driven the carriage to greet them.

Little Edward no longer had the excitement of being on the train and was sleeping peacefully in the arms of the servant.

Duke Wilson and Evan walked in the direction of Butler Chris and he also walked towards them. When he got closer, Evan realized that Butler Chris’s expression was not good.

“What’s wrong?” Duke Wilson frowned and asked, of course he also saw the difference in Butler Chris’s expression.

“My lord, a nun in the town has died. It is said that it was murder! And it is related to Colonel Mel!” Of course, Butler Chris did not dare to hide such a matter from Duke Wilson, so he answered immediately.

But when he said these words, Duke Wilson was not doing well, but Evan was taken aback, nun? Could it be… He had some bad thoughts in his heart.

T/N: George, I hope you’re not raising another Duke Rand by your side. Cause this time, there will be no Duke Wilson to help you. 

So I’m confused, Author was switching between Chris family and Christ family in this chapter. Which one do you guys think I should stick with?