Chapter 192: ambiguous

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Two
The grand award ceremony was held in the Guangming Hall of the Imperial Palace. Because the empire has not won such a large-scale war for a long time-and it is still a "jihad"! The 800,000 invading legions of the Roland were completely wiped out. Such a great victory was the first time in the empire for more than two hundred years!
The award ceremony is very grand, the scale is the largest in two hundred years-it seems that only the era of Abbas the Great has ever held such a large award ceremony!
The Bright Hall hasn't been so lively for two hundred years-there is no such scene even on the National Day of New Year!
The Guangming Hall, which can accommodate a thousand people, is full of people! All the people with identities and faces in the imperial capital have gathered here!
Because it is an award ceremony, it is different from an ordinary banquet! So all men wear the brightest uniforms-uniforms, not dresses!
Tonight is undoubtedly the night of the military attache! Everyone in the uniform of a military commander received respected eyes without exception! The straight uniform and the saber at the waist all show off their identity-"I'm a soldier!"
Especially the dozens of people who participated in the holy war and were awarded by your majesty, except for a few of them (including Zieg) who stayed in the north to deal with post-war affairs, and the greatest hero, Duke Tulip, was unable to attend due to physical reasons. Everyone else is here—of course, including Roddy.
Roddy walked into the hall wearing the uniform of an officer of the Central Cavalry Corps. The countless faces around him, familiar or unfamiliar, gave him a strange feeling in his heart.
Most of these people had seen them before, but now, they don't know themselves.
His Majesty the Emperor has not yet arrived-what is that old skeleton doing? Roddy thought maliciously, would he be peeking behind the side door of the main hall at this moment?
The officers of the Central Cavalry Corps came together. A dozen officers walked into the hall under the leadership of Kraft. Roddy was in the middle of the queue. A dozen of them immediately attracted the attention of most people in the hall— -The sound of huohuo's leather boots, a group of fortitude faces, and the kind of murderous air that he naturally carries on his body after being tempered on the battlefield.
All the young aristocratic girls couldn't help but cast their gazes secretly-most of them focused their gazes on Roddy.
Roddy is the youngest among the dozen officers. His slender body is sturdy, and his sturdy body stretches the beautiful uniforms of the Central Cavalry Corps. The long blue hair on the head made many young girls blush.
Fortunately, it's not the first time Roddy has experienced this kind of scene. He is very calm, at least on the surface.
Because His Majesty the Emperor has not yet come, the people in the hall are talking in whispers according to their own circles. Roddy and more than a dozen senior officers of Thor’s Whip were immediately surrounded by other nobles as soon as they came in. Up.
Everyone knows that after tonight, many military new stars will appear among these people! Maybe some of them will become powerful figures in the military in the future! Everyone knows that Thor's Whip is now a direct line of the Tulip Family! To approve these people is equivalent to drawing in the relationship with the Tulip family!
Milo and a few officers from the Northern Legion stood on the left side of the main hall. There were also many people around. The Lionheart family was already in some crisis, but after this war, the Lionheart family has obviously been regained. Your Majesty’s trust, many people hope to take this opportunity to repair their relationship with the Lionheart family...
After seeing the people from the Central Cavalry Corps coming in, Milo immediately brought people over to say hello-when we were in the north, we fought side by side against the enemy, and these soldiers naturally had some close friendship. In particular, the officers under Milo have even more respect for Thor's Whip-they have seen with their own eyes how invincible Thor's Whip is on the battlefield!
Out of habit, the officers of Thor's Whip immediately saluted Milo. After all, in the north, Milo was the third person in the war zone after Lord Duke and Lord Zigg!
Seeing a dozen or so officers of Thor's Whip saluting him, feeling the amazement and envy gaze shot from around, Milo was also a little proud. Some gentle colors gradually appeared in the originally cold expression.
As the highest rank among these people, Kraft is the Whip of Thor, so naturally he talks to Milo.
"Commander Kraft, how is the Lord Duke? Have you been to the Duke's Mansion?" Milo whispered. In fact, he is also very concerned about the Duke’s "injuries", but he is in the relationship between the two families, and he does not go to the Duke’s Palace to visit—in fact, even if he goes, he will not see the Duke!
Kraft's face was a little gloomy: "Master Miro, we have been to the Duke's Mansion, but it was Miss Nicole who saw us. The Duke is currently training and will not see guests."
Roddy stood on the periphery of the circle, just quietly listening to their conversation, but couldn't help but patrol around—too many people here know him, so be careful about everything tonight!
Then the nobles from the imperial capital came from time to time, and the royal guards outside the main hall announced loudly with a majestic voice... Count XX arrived, Minister XX, Baron XX... etc.
But the subsequent announcement made the hall fall into silence for an instant.
"Miss Nicole, Duke of Tulip Mansion, here!"
This voice entered the hall, and everyone subconsciously stopped talking, and all their eyes focused on the door.
Then Nicole slowly walked in.
Her golden hair draped softly over her shoulders, and a strapless snow-white soft evening dress set off her whole body like a pure lily. A silver belt was tied around her waist, and she outlined the slender waist that she was holding. There was no smile on that noble and beautiful face, as if there was a hint of coldness.
Seeing Miss Nicole coming in, everyone had the same thought: Since Miss Nicole is here as a representative, it seems that the Duke of Tulip will not appear tonight.
Nicole walked in slowly, but her eyes fell on Milo's circle of people, and then a slight smile appeared on the corners of her mouth, and she nodded slightly.
The officers of the Northern Legion and Thor's Whip immediately stood up straight, and there was a hint of admiration in Milo's eyes, then he nodded gracefully and smiled at Nicole.
Only Roddy knew that Nicole's smile was aimed at him.
Seeing that Miss Nicole came in, the crowd of Thor's Whip quickly left Miró and others, and surrounded Miss Nicole. As if the stars hold the moon. Nicole swept away her indifferent expression, and spoke a few words to the Kraft leader gently. Kraft's excitement almost trembled in his voice. The guy who hadn't been afraid of the army was so nervous that he didn't even know where to put his hands.
The people in the hall were in various moods, and while they were secretly looking at Nicole, a loud ceremonial chant came out from the back of the hall...
Everyone stopped talking quickly, and then stood still. Then a loud shout was heard.
"Your Majesty the Emperor is here!"
Abbas XI walked out slowly among the guards of several Royal Guards, and Roddy immediately saw Tian Lie standing next to the emperor-the fat man was secretly winking at him.
The next thing is exactly in accordance with the procedure. According to the tradition of the empire, in the spirit of respecting the imperial heroes, the emperor personally read out the award order, and the honored heroes stepped forward and accepted the emperor's award.
Twenty or so entrusted persons knelt on one knee in front of the main hall. After the emperor read the commendation aloud, he walked up to the heroes kneeling in front of him, holding a handful of red gemstones The long sword slowly rested on the opponent's shoulder, and he exhorted it. Then put the empire's medal on the hero.
Roddy was kneeling on the last one. When the emperor walked in front of him, Roddy suddenly felt an ominous feeling in his heart...
Sure enough, this guy Andy did not tell him any plans!
"Young man, you did a great job!" The emperor's voice was not loud, but in the silent hall, everyone heard it very clearly, especially the expression on the emperor's face at this moment, which looked even more kind and loving. The twinkling eyes were full of pride and tenderness, and then Roddy heard the say with extremely affectionate words: "I am proud of you!"
I am proud of you?
I am proud of you?
What does this mean? ?
It's as if a loving father said this sentence in the tone of his son who has become famous... Am I proud of you? ?
With a buzzing sound, the hall suddenly became a hive, and everyone couldn't help but start whispering.
What is the origin of this young man? ?
People who originally thought Roddy was an officer of Thor's Whip were all interested and curious about his identity.
Roddy was already a little stunned, he didn't even understand for a moment what Andy's last sentence meant...
But at this moment, the emperor had gently put the medal on his chest, and then his majesty said loudly: "Then, everyone can celebrate here tonight! For the heroes of the empire!"
With cheers, His Majesty the Emperor actually picked up Roddy by himself, and then slowly walked towards the back of the hall with his hand...
A team of royal bands walked into the main hall, and then the sumptuous food, exquisite tableware and fine wine were all brought up.
But at this moment, everyone has no thoughts to pay attention to this, and everyone has guessed what the identity of the young officer who was brought in by your majesty just now...
Some people couldn't help asking around, but even the people from Thor's Whip and the Northern Legion couldn't tell the origin of Roddy.
The only clue is that the young man is the captain of the Duke Tulip...
Just a guard captain? ?
Why does His Majesty the Emperor favor a captain so much?
Even Nicole looked at the door behind the hall with some doubts from time to time, wondering what they were doing. From time to time, there are some young people from the imperial capital, wealthy and nobles who come to strike up a conversation-Nicole is the star here tonight! Such a beautiful girl, and as the eldest daughter of the first family of the greatest hero in the empire, the sister of the Duke Tulip, the marshal of the empire... If she can get her favor...
All kinds of young talents hit the wall one after another. It was obvious that Miss Nicole was not interested in them at all. At the beginning, she reluctantly dealt with a few words. By the time, Nicole had already frowned, and it was obvious that she was already somewhat disoriented. I'm impatient. Just a little bored watching the various flies flying around from time to time.
Kraft and the officers of Thor's Whip started to act immediately. They firmly surrounded Miss Nicole in the middle, and everyone who approached was blocked. Looking at these wolf-like officers, they are now the heroes of the empire. , The limelight is in full swing, naturally no one dares to touch the mold.
Seeing Miss Nicole's eyes drifting from time to time to the door behind which the Emperor entered, the officers of Thor's Whip couldn't help but recall the incident that the emperor once proposed to Miss Nicole...
Hmm...Although the age of His Majesty the Emperor is very different from that of Miss Nicole, if the eldest lady of the Tulip Family can marry the Emperor... then it would be a great thing!
The only strange thing is the two Spike Army officers. They faintly know the attitude of the Lord Duke at the beginning, and seem to be disgusted with the proposal of the Emperor...
Finally, after a while, the door behind reopened...
Several court servants walked in front, and then His Majesty the Emperor stepped forward. His mood seemed to be good, with a smile on his face... It was Roddy who followed him!
At this moment Roddy's clothes have been changed, and the uniform of Thor's Whip, who was originally heroic, has been changed into a standard young nobleman's outfit! He was wearing an aristocratic warrior uniform, with long blue hair scattered easily behind his head, but the expression on his face was a bit blank.
Just now Andy took him to the back. Roddy originally thought Andy had something to tell him, but this old skeleton just pulled him in and changed his clothes...just changed his clothes!
What is this old skeleton doing?
The banquet had already begun, and everyone looked at the young man behind the emperor with surprised eyes—what on earth did this guy come from, and why was the emperor so close to him?
As usual, the next is the first dance of the dinner. According to the etiquette of the nobles, the first dance should be danced by the queen invited by the emperor. At this moment, the band has begun preparations. The luthier slowly played a brisk and gentle music. His Majesty simply clapped his hands. Everyone in the hall stopped talking and stood back consciously, leaving a space in the middle. Come.
"Everyone!" The emperor said: "Tonight is a festive night... Let us praise the heroes of the empire!" Listening to the emperor's voice, only Roddy felt something wrong-this old skeleton His tone is so familiar, every time he shows this tone, he must be making some horrible idea!
"...Because the queen's health is not good enough to attend tonight's banquet, so the first dance tonight..." the emperor continued: "I will give this opportunity to an empire's hero! Let this empire's hero The hero dances my first dance tonight!"
Speaking of this, the emperor's gaze slowly swept across the audience. Anyone who was touched by his gaze couldn't help but straighten their chests... This is an excellent opportunity! It is a great honor to be able to dance the first dance of the dinner party for your Majesty!
"Then, I suggest..." The old skeleton smiled happily: "Let the youngest hero on the scene invite the most beautiful girl in our imperial capital to dance the first dance tonight!" With a sly smile: " Roddy, Miss Nicole, you won't refuse my suggestion..."
The audience was in an uproar!
Only the Marquis of Caroline stood in the crowd, looking suspiciously at Roddy, who was standing next to the emperor, and then looked at the expression on the emperor's face at the moment.
A thought suddenly appeared in his heart that horrified himself...
"This young man... won't... won't be your majesty's illegitimate child?"
Roddy looked at Andy with some surprise. Although he didn't speak, the gaze in his eyes clearly showed what he wanted to say: "What the do you want to do?"
Andy smiled slightly, still with a kind expression on his face deliberately, and smiled calmly: "Young people don't have to be shy...My child, I am proud of you tonight!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces appeared a little weird.
The Marquis Caroline took a deep breath, and the thoughts in his mind turned quickly...
His Majesty the Emperor has not established a crown prince for a long time before-even after the queen is pregnant, he did not show the slightest intention to establish a crown prince...
This young man's age is just right to be the son of His Majesty the Emperor... Well, what is his name... Roddy...
I have never heard of this name before... But he was so young that he entered Thor's Whip and became an officer... Or the henchman next to the Duke Tulip...
Humph, young empire battle hero, and the phrase "I'm proud of you..."
Ugh……
The Marquis of Caroline sighed and couldn't help but secretly said in his heart: "I am really stupid, stupid...This young man must be the illegitimate son of His Majesty the Emperor!"