Eagle Byzantium

Alexios was in high spirits and stood in the vestibule of the Holy Apostles' Cathedral. Many court officials and relatives were surrounding him, including his mother Darasena. He accepted the congratulations of everyone present. The emperor was also a little elated, and at the same time I also felt a little emotional in my heart: "Fourteen years ago, my daughter Anna finally grew up. Through my hands, she was safely and safely married into the Brenus family, the most glorious and powerful western family in the empire. Paganism of Sultans, cunning barbarians, all coveted the apple of my eye, but I fought them off like I was defending my own empire, preserving Anna's sanctity and dignity. "Then, in the brilliant candlelight, I watched the sky fluttering. On the hanging tapestry, the emperor seemed to have seen Anna when she was still young, giggling and running innocently beside him and saying, "Father, why don't you rest yet? Father, why don't you always stay with your mother?" ?”

Thinking of this, Alexios' eyes became a little moist, but he was the helmsman of this great empire and could not let his servants see his emotionally fragile side. So the emperor avoided everyone and turned to He went to a secluded corner and tried hard to suppress his ups and downs of emotions.

A hand was placed on his shoulder, "After Anna gets married, John should also start training as a regent. My mother is already old and cannot rely on me all the time."

"Yes, mother." The emperor smiled, took his mother's withered hand and rubbed it, "He is an unworthy son, dragging you down... But after tonight, the Komnenos family will soon be on the road to success. On track." At this time, Isaac, who was always standing next to him, laughed awkwardly.

And Marlena, who was already seated, proudly held John's hand tighter after hearing Darasena's words.

In front of St. Atkins' gate, countless soldiers lined up in two rows, from the imperial mausoleum to the city gate, shaking the pine trees in their hands. Blessing loudly, Breanus, who had just been released, dressed up carefully. Instead of riding a horse, he sat among the chariots. Titicius and Diognis were in military uniforms, together with flags and streamers. Be with you.

The destination was the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles. Brenus smiled and touched the ring on his finger, which meant that tonight, he would see the magnificent and great building newly built by the emperor, and at the same time he would be able to understand the relationship between this and the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles. The eldest princess, who was as beautiful as the building, was embraced in her arms.

Chariot team. Walking slowly on the snow, Brennus was not in a hurry, because that would not show his reserve and pride as a member of a glorious family in Rome. "Urgent" was a behavior only a humble commoner would do.

In the camp of the Dalian team, among the crimson tents, Gawain stood there, slowly taking out the silk sac containing the golden braids. Hanging around his neck, "Inglina, I don't know how to explain it to you. You just think that I have been bewitched by the devil. That devil, when I am determined, she will always come to tease me; but I am confused." time. She will never be seen. Traces. That’s all, whether it’s the road to God or to hell, it’s up to me, Gawain, to open it up. Gawain never begs others to embrace or reject this world according to my own wishes. My sword is it. my eyes."

Afterwards, Gawain hung up the phosphorus fire sword and the sharp scimitar, without wearing the red hand feathers. Instead, he just covered his head with his cloak, and Muzafi Adin carried a bow and arrow. Bramson was still wearing leather armor and holding a javelin, sandwiching him in the middle. Sabina lowered her head and rubbed her master's hand, as if she understood Gawain's thoughts and kept "encouraging" her master.

The sky started to get dark slightly, and there was some light. The entire snowy land was glowing with a faint blue light, which merged with the sword Gawain wore. Gawain held the bridle and rode briskly out of the gate of the camp. Servant and Bramson followed him Behind him - the pilgrim camp along the southern wall of Constantinople is full of burning bonfires. Many people are playing cymbals and playing flutes, clustered on both sides of the street, facing the chariot procession of the empire's new son-in-law. , express congratulations and ask for money.

In the light of the fire, Diogenes, who was beside the chariot driver, was holding a wine bag and was slightly tipsy. He kept saying to Gu Siyun who was riding a mule behind him, "Enter the imperial capital immediately. Everything must be done." According to the rules of etiquette, perhaps after Sir Brenus has paid an audience with His Majesty and married the eldest princess, Your Majesty will give us a house behind the walls of Constantine, and our lives will be settled from now on."

Then, in a flash, the officer's eyes widened: he clearly saw a very familiar person, riding the iconic black mare, quickly walking sideways from the depression beside the street towards Sarabria away from the aspect.

"Gawain..." Diognis' heart sank, and then he hurriedly said to Titicius, "It's Gawain, I just saw him, heading in the direction of Sarabria Go!"

"No need to make such a fuss. The Varyag or Frank nobles from the north like to go hunting at this time." Taticius was not paying attention at all and continued to ride leisurely with the carriage.

But the turbaned officer could not calm down. He took leave of absence from Titicius, then turned his horse's head and chased Gawain with his iron flail at the trace of Gawain disappearing in the dark night, " Gu Siyun, don’t follow me, hurry up Go back! Damn it, Gawain, what are you trying to do this time? Everything should be over, right?" But the stubborn Norman woman was also riding a mule, following closely behind him, with the snow under the horse's hooves. There was a chaotic sound.

The bells of the Holy Apostles Church rang, and the nobles, foreign guests and people who came to watch the ceremony raised their hands and cheered.

In the archives of the Brahena Palace, the imperial ink officer Myles carefully reviewed the documents of the previous negotiations between the empire and various parties and filed them. When he heard the loud bells floating in the dark night, he smiled and said, "Now duty is the most important." He silently said this. This attitude is also the reason why the emperor trusts him the most. He will soon send invitations to Godfrey and Baldwin outside the city, as well as Hugh, Robert, Raymond and other foreign dignitaries who are about to arrive. He hopes that the eldest princess' wedding can officially become a feast of reconciliation between the East and the West. It is worth it to be busy and tired for this.

But soon, in front of the candlelight, Meles fixed his eyes on a pile of documents and was immediately stunned. Previously, he was only responsible for drafting the content, and the reading and signing were all done by His Majesty and the Princess. These documents were all issued to Gawain, but Meles, who was born sensitive to words, quickly grabbed one, his eyes moved rapidly a few times, and then grabbed the second, and then the third... "Bang", Meles threw all the edicts on the table, supporting himself with both hands, cold sweat flowing down his neck and forehead, "Lord, I don't know how to tell Your Majesty about this extremely strange thing? Maybe this is just an unintentional coincidence, but maybe this will become the biggest scandal in the history of the Komnenos royal family. What should I do..." But in the end, his loyalty to the emperor made him put the documents into the box and hurried out of the hall, "Quick, prepare the carriage for me, I want to meet Princess Anna - no, His Majesty the Emperor!" (To be continued ~^~)