Chapter 347 To go or not to go

Huh? Audrey was stunned. Mr. "Priestess" didn't have a very good reputation in the Goddess Church! But hidden in those negative comments was trust, teasing, and kindness...

"Haha, Daly, the people in your church are still good at talking. If you can talk, talk more!" Ikanser pushed away the empty decanter, picked up a new bottle and filled it up again. His tone suddenly became vicissitudes, his voice was a little erratic, and his emotions were full of regret. He said:
"Damn it! We listened to the old man a little more and spent hundreds of thousands of pounds more on steam! What did we get? What about the old man's promise?! You TM..."

Old Blue immediately stood up and covered Ikanser's mouth, smiling at everyone:
"This guy is drunk. Haha, when people are drunk, they will talk nonsense. Don't believe it!" Then he patted the steam butler on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Ikanser, go to the kids' table. Yes, go find Klein. Do you recognize who he is? The guy over there with the girls around him, go ahead. You have nothing to do here."

After being released, Ikanser rubbed his face that was hit hard and said angrily:

"Bah! I can't get drunk with wine! What do you mean by the kids' table? I'll stay here!
"Your Excellency, if there are any nobles of the Steam Faith that you know... please help me get in touch with them. I would be very grateful, very grateful!"

Then Ikanser picked up the decanter, stood up and staggered towards the "children's table".

"You are so dedicated, Ikanser," Old Blue exclaimed and applauded.

"He still does his job even when he's drunk... He's truly a role model for our generation!"

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"I'm sorry, father and brother. I'm not capable enough. I can't do more... I've failed you! The military takes this matter very seriously. My leader only promised... that more drastic measures will not be taken to interrogate..." At the home of Viscount Learson in Queens, the youngest son Conse apologized in a hoarse voice with his head bowed.

Old Viscount Learson took a puff of his cigar, exhaled the smoke and said:
"It's not your fault. You just started working in that department not long ago... It's the time when everyone has to call you boss. How can it affect anything? Hey, I heard that the Hall family was implicated and they are also not allowed to go out...

"Comparatively, our family's situation has improved a lot now that you are mediating with the military."

"The Hall family..." Kang Si was startled at first, then said:
"Father, I want to visit the Hall family...at least I can visit Audrey and the others..."

Pat Leerson, the eldest son of the Leerson family and Kangsen's brother, immediately spoke up:

"Cons, what are you talking about? We can't even protect ourselves! And Earl Hall is the second most powerful noble of the conservative faction... Who will benefit the most after Duke Negan falls?!
"It's obvious that the Hall family is going to be in trouble! If you get close to them at this time, aren't you asking for trouble?! Do you want the Lilson family to fall into the abyss as well?! It seems that you have really become stupid because of reading too much, and you know nothing about the affairs of the nobles!"

"Brother, you..." Cons had always known his brother's attitude towards him, but he didn't expect that what he said at this time would be so harsh! He looked at his father instinctively, but was shocked to find that the old Viscount Learson was also silent, as if he agreed with his brother's words!

At this moment, he suddenly saw the white hair on his father's temples, the wrinkles on his face, and the slightly cloudy eyes... Yes, his father is no longer young... When was the last time he had such a feeling?
Conse fell silent. He tried to recall that, yes, when old Blue came to visit his family, his father said flattering words on the surface, but he didn't take it seriously in his heart... He told his father about the magical and extraordinary experience, but he still thought it was an exaggeration and propaganda by the church...

At that time, my father's eyes seemed to have a look of self-righteous wisdom, but in fact they were stubborn, conservative, and turbid...

Until now...

Kang Si looked at his father and brother, and suddenly realized that no matter what achievements he made, he might not be recognized in this family... No wonder, no wonder Audrey's second brother went to the southern continent...

Just as he was about to get up and leave, the door was suddenly pushed open. The butler, with an incredible expression on his face, walked quickly to the side of old Viscount Learson with an exquisitely framed invitation and said in a slightly faster tone:

"Master! The Hall family's dinner invitation... the time is now, and it was sent by the Hall family's butler..." The three of Kang Si were stunned. How could they send invitations for tonight's banquet! It should be at least one day in advance? And the time now... is already nine o'clock in the evening! Normally, the dinner is almost over, and they have started to taste dessert, right? What on earth is the Hall family doing!
"Except for the time, everything is normal..." Viscount Li Ersen opened the invitation, read the content, frowned and said:

"But this is a sensitive time..."

"Father, don't go!" The eldest son Pat also looked at the invitation and said confidently:
"This is the plan of the Hall family! Their family is already doomed, so they want to form an alliance with us... to jointly fight against the possible accusations from the military and the royal family!

"That's abominable! I think we should break off relations with the Hall family!"

"Shut up! Earl Hall is not that kind of person..." Viscount Liersen thought carefully for a while, and finally sighed:

"Don't go. At this time, doing nothing is the most appropriate choice. Moreover, we are restricted from going out... The Hall family will understand. Let's visit them another day."

After saying this, he ignored his younger son who seemed to be about to say something, and walked towards the bedroom on the second floor with the invitation.

"Hey, my silly brother, please don't visit without permission," the eldest son Pat also stood up and walked to Conse, patted him on the shoulder, and said sincerely:

"Grow up quickly, Conse. You are still... too naive. Think more about the Learson family."

Kang Si put his left hand behind his back, suddenly made a fist, clenched it tightly, and said in a low voice:
"Yes, brother, I understand. I am sorry to cause trouble to you and father."

"It's okay! We are brothers after all!" Pat left with a smile.

Kang Si sat on the sofa for a while, then he took a long breath, stood up and walked out of the house. When he reached the door, he said to the housekeeper beside him:

"I'm back at the department. Be careful and alert and follow my father's instructions."

"Yes... I'll arrange a carriage to take you..." the butler replied.

"No, it's not far away. I just want to take a walk. I'll walk over there."

After saying that, Conse put on a black coat and walked into the street which was still dim despite the street lights.

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"Did he ask for the family carriage?"

"No, the young master said... he wanted to take a walk, so let's go over there."

"Ha, ha, ha, very good, you will be my housekeeper in the future too."

(End of this chapter)