abnabooks Chapter 172 Do you want to know?
Chapter 172 Do you want to know?
The chief minister was very curious.
The wolf's blade hangs over the heads of all the northern nobles, and many lords fear they will be next.
In the past few days, Frostfrozen received numerous letters requesting that all its forces be mobilized to form a second Northern Army Group to resist the brutal Earl of Wolves.
At that time, the Frost Knights had gone on a summer hunt with Lucy and had not yet returned, leaving behind only a high-ranking legion.
The chief minister also dared not easily send this high-ranking legion to the battlefield.
Moreover.
He knew that forming a second Northern Army Group was simply impossible.
Instead, the remaining Knights of Light and priests of the North began to gather in Blackwater Territory, causing the churches of Light to close in various places.
I don't know if they want to investigate who the nighttime attackers in the Cape area are.
After all, a high priest died...
This is no less serious than the death of a Saintly Glory Realm expert!
The chaos that is currently taking place in the North must have already alarmed the Starry Sky Royal Family and the Holy See in the capital, right?
If they start intervening, who knows how chaotic the North will become...
And now...
Upon seeing the letter left by the Viscount, the young lady's worried expression vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of contentment.
this...?
What exactly was written in that letter?
He couldn't hold back any longer. He bowed slightly, his voice very low, with a cautious, tentative tone.
"Miss..."
"Did Your Excellency already know about the Wolves' wreaking havoc in the Northern Border, and therefore make some secret arrangements?"
Lucy smiled slightly.
The roses bloomed with radiant beauty once more.
She nodded.
I was just about to speak...
"Knock knock knock—"
A gentle knock came at the heavy oak door of the study, and the old butler's warm, loud voice came through the door.
"Miss!"
"Lord Richard, the Lord of Chiffon, has arrived and is already waiting in the hall. Should we escort him to the study in the future?"
These words were like a spark, instantly igniting the light in Lucy's eyes, and a faint smile instantly spread across her lips.
"Take him to the back garden first, prepare some wine and fruit platters, I'll be right there after I tidy up."
Done.
She turned to look at the chief minister, who was still standing there, looking as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
He raised his hand and waved, regaining the decisiveness of the Frost Heir, yet with a hint of relieved ease.
"You may leave now. Continue with the daily affairs of the territory as usual, and there is no need to concern yourself with the chaotic situation in the North."
The chief minister's gaze swept over the open letter on the desk, then he looked at Lucy's completely different expression.
Despite having countless doubts in my mind.
But they dared not ask any more questions.
"As you wish."
After the study door closed, Lucy carefully folded and put the letter away, then quickly walked towards her bedroom.
She couldn't just go see Richard like that.
His hunting clothes were still covered with grass clippings and dust from the thorny mountains, and he was exhausted from his summer hunt.
She wanted to appear before him in the most refreshing, composed, and beautiful way.
...
I had a nice, relaxing bath.
After cleaning up, Lucy changed into a moon-white satin princess dress with pearls adorning the neckline and cuffs, which made her skin look as white as snow and her features as beautiful as a painting.
He twirled around in front of the full-length mirror to admire himself, picked up the bottle of custom-made cedarwood fragrance, and lightly dabbed it behind his ears and on his neck before quickly leaving the dormitory.
In the back garden.
A tall, upright figure stood in front of the flower bushes with his back to her. Hearing footsteps, the person slowly turned around.
Lucy's breath hitched slightly, and her heart raced.
Richard was dressed in an elegant and appropriate dark blue trench coat, and in his hands he was holding a large bouquet of snow-white roses, which were not a common variety, with the edges of the petals tinged with a faint pink.
Mysterious and unique.
Richard saw Lucy walking slowly towards him in her finest attire, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes, which quickly turned into a gentle smile.
Neither of them spoke.
They just stared at each other quietly.
They amazed each other.
A gentle summer breeze carries the cool scent of cedarwood mingling with the sweet fragrance of roses, creating a tranquil and comforting aroma.
"Thanks."
Lucy was the first to come to her senses. She stepped forward and took the unusual bouquet of white roses without asking where they came from.
She looked at him with a hint of reproach, and asked with a smile in her eyes:
"Last time I invited you to the summer hunt, you said you couldn't get away because you were clearing land in your territory. How come you have time to come now?"
Richard smiled helplessly.
"With the North in such a state of chaos, I was worried about you, so naturally I had to come and check on things."
Lucy felt a warmth in her heart, and holding the bouquet, she slightly raised her chin, with a hint of coquettishness.
"I'm just the heir, so my say is limited. I went to great lengths to persuade the Snow Deer and Snow Fox families, and what do you do? You don't even come."
"Did you know that Frost captured five combat mounts this time, one of which is a flying mount!"
Her charming and lovely appearance completely melted Richard's heart.
I knew I hadn't misjudged him.
Although she rejected Xia Shou, Lucy was not angry, showing more magnanimity than most men.
"It's my fault. I'm so sorry for wasting your kind intentions."
"It's my fault. I'm so sorry for wasting your kind intentions."
Lucy buried her face in the bouquet, took a deep breath of the fragrance, and when she looked up, her face showed a look of heartache.
What's the use of an apology?
"And you, if you don't want to go, then don't go. Why send Venus honey as an apology? That's a good thing that can enhance vitality."
"Why don't you keep it for yourself or reward your soldiers? You can just give them some jewelry and silk as gifts; you're not short of money."
Ordinary luxury goods can be bought with money.
Venusian food won't do.
Richard couldn't help but chuckle, reaching out to gently pinch her cheek, and said with a teasing tone:
"What, you're already thinking about managing my money before you're even married to me?"
Lucy blushed slightly, but instead of flinching, she looked him straight in the eye with a smile on her lips.
"I'm doing this for your own good. Have you forgotten how you argued so fiercely with my father over a thousand gold coins?"
Richard laughed heartily.
"That's different. I harvested those honeys in the black pine forest. It only takes a bit of labor and luck, but it doesn't cost any money."
Lucy rolled her eyes at him.
"The Black Pine Forest is Shuangmo's property. Even Father strictly forbids the people from entering to collect it without permission. But you, you talk as if that forest is your territory."
Speaking of frost.
Richard suppressed his smile.
He reached out and took her little hand, leading her to the stone table in the center of the garden where they sat down, his expression becoming serious.
"I've come not just to see you, but also to discuss the situation in the North. Have you sent anyone to the South to inform the Viscount to return as soon as possible?"
Lucy shook her head, her expression calm, even somewhat indifferent.
"No, there's no need to worry. I don't think there's anything to be concerned about."
Richard was taken aback.
His brows furrowed instantly, his face full of confusion.
"No need to worry?"
"Earl Runwolf has crossed the line for the nobility. If this continues, aren't you afraid that Frost will also be dragged into the turmoil?"
"A few days ago, the manager of the Ferret Trading Company was so afraid that I was a pawn of the Wolf Pack hidden in the far north that he risked his life to go to Chiffon to sound me out. Didn't you have any thoughts about that?"
...
Lucy smiled gently.
She stretched out her fair hand and affectionately stroked his cheek, her tone carrying a hint of mystery.
"He's just worried sick."
"If you were still secretly loyal to Benlang, you would have already led Benlang's ambush during our summer hunt. Why wait until now?"
Richard was completely stunned.
He had considered Lucy's possible reactions: anxiety, anger, unease, and the search for solutions...
The only thing I didn't expect was this unusually calm demeanor.
Seeing his puzzled expression, Lucy's smile deepened. She blinked and asked in a mysterious tone:
"Richard..."
"I already know the root cause of the turmoil in the North, and why Frostfoil and Wolves acted the way they did. Do you want to know?"
Richard's heart skipped a beat!
He nodded almost subconsciously.
"Of course I want to!"