After I became a real young master, I became famous for my bad behavior

In fact, Sheen could probably guess why John worked so hard:

It's all about money.

(This feeling is like Viscount Burns who wants to "rescue the beautiful girl" - he just wants to climb the social ladder.)

In this world where class discrimination between the rich and the poor is serious, people are all pursuing their own interests.

But Sheen still wanted to know what happened to John.

Jimmy retracted his acting and answered truthfully:

"Ugh!"

“After investigating, I found out that he was a poor man.

“Last year his wife died of illness.

"Oh, a few years ago, because he couldn't find firewood for the winter, his only son froze to death on a snowy night..."

Jimmy's face was solemn as he spoke these words, and after Sheen understood what he said, he couldn't help but explain it in depth:

“It was the first year the Duchy started making snow.

“Due to improper control by the magician, an ice disaster occurred that year.

"Not only John's son, but many civilians in the duchy froze to death that year."

Jimmy gritted his teeth, paused and added:

"My father fell off a cliff and died on a snowy night."

Xien's eyes widened:

No wonder Louis (Jimmy's grandfather) has a special feeling for winter.

"This damn snowy day." Sheen cursed angrily.

He was actually cursing Xi Lun for being so focused on having fun that he didn't care about the lives of others.

The cold wind blew, Jimmy wrapped his cloak tightly around him, and continued to talk tremblingly:

"Hey! Let's finish talking sooner so I can leave!"

Jimmy took a sip of hot cocoa before speaking:

(Gurgle, gurgle)

"John has four daughters, the youngest of whom can just crawl and one can just talk.

"If John goes to jail, his whole family will starve to death."

After hearing the news, Sheen fell into deep thought.

"Master, do you really want to send John to prison?"

Jimmy vaguely felt that this was unfair.

As he was talking, he became anxious.

“John made the mistake because of Xilun’s instigation and the temptation of money.

“The one who should be punished the most is Xilun, not him.

"Just like when my grandfather and I entered the Duke's Mansion, we found out that the snowy days in recent years were actually a way to make Xi Lun happy...

“No one feels comfortable inside...”

Jimmy sighed.

Sheen can understand Jimmy's feelings——

There are many people who freeze to death in this world.

Winter is a disaster, especially for the poor who have lost their loved ones.

"But the Empire is a society that strictly follows the restrictions of the status system.

The lower classes simply cannot cross the aristocratic class, and may even become entertainment for the aristocrats. "

And Xilun is the heir to one of the two major ducal families in the empire...

"Don't talk about this outside, otherwise you will be kicked out." Sheen comforted Jimmy.

"But Master, my father is a viscount and he is dead. Besides, those people at the bottom..."

Jimmy wanted to say something more.

But looking at Xien's cold eyes, he could only shut his mouth.

"Good luck with your trial, Master."

It was not advisable to stay here for long, so Jimmy had to turn around and leave.

Boo hoo hoo...

Facing the fluttering snow, Xien was filled with thoughts.

......

The people gathered in the hall again, and John shivered in his coachman's hat.

Everyone looked at him as if he were a sinner, as if they were accusing a sinner like John.

His life depended on the Duke's words.

Not long after, the Duke finished his meal and slowly walked out of the restaurant.

"Everyone, be quiet. I will conduct a fair trial..."

The Duke stood in the center of the crowd, his right hand on his waist, and announced the execution:

"After several nights of careful consideration and investigation of the circumstances, I now announce the execution."

Investigation of specific circumstances?

What is the Duke planning?

The Duke ignored the people's comments and continued to announce the results:

"The Duke of Haines dismissed the coachman John and expelled him from the duchy forever."

As soon as the Duke finished speaking, everyone started talking:

"what?

"The Duke actually did not follow his previous behavior this time. Shouldn't he have sent John directly to prison?"

"Is there some other hidden story behind this?"

"Isn't this sentence too light? John almost killed the young master and young lady."

After confirming that he had heard correctly, John's expression quickly relaxed.

He doesn't have to go to jail, and his whole family can still live!

"Thank you, Duke, for the fair execution."

John knelt before the Duke.

Everyone was happy about this "happy" ending, and soon they were all busy with their own things.

As soon as the Duke finished his sentence, Xiren, who was standing near Sheen, curled his lips and put his hands in his pockets.

He continued to act as if he didn't care:

"It's boring. I thought he was going to be hanged in public."

Xien couldn't help but snorted inwardly:

This is the style of a villain.

"Now you've become so cruel?"

After listening to Xi Lun's words, Xi En pointed at Xi Lun and mocked him.

"Who said a while ago that I was making a fuss by calling the guards? Who now thinks that the Duke's punishment is too light?"

……

Xi Lun knew he couldn't win against Xi En, so he gritted his teeth and turned away:

"I don't want to stay even a minute longer in a place that wastes my time, so I'd better go upstairs and rest.

"It's really unlucky."

Xi Lun just wanted to stay away from Xi En. He never thought about why the Duke made such a judgment.

"This kid is still a little stupid."

Sheen was secretly delighted.

Yes, if Xi Lun thought about it more, he would be that kind of difficult and intelligent villain.

Hey.

Sheen’s next move will only be more interesting.

......

Just like the Duke's execution method, John chose to leave late at night after completing the resignation procedures with the butler.

This is also his last dignity.

crunch...

He opened the small door and walked over to the stable where he worked. His things were already packed away in the corner.

John stared at the carriage in a daze:

He had worked here for so many years, but in the end he lost his job because of a 13-year-old kid.

Ah,

It's funny to say it out loud.

John recalled in his mind the flattering look on Xiren's face when he secretly came to him and stuffed a bag of money into his hand.

And after the incident, Xilun left without looking back.

He concluded secretly:

"Xiren is a bastard who looks innocent but is actually cunning at heart!"

Suddenly someone's voice was heard in the carriage.

"Hey, are you unhappy?"

"who!"

John was startled.

It’s so late, and there’s still someone in the stable?

Before John could react, Sheen, wearing heavy clothes, opened the door from inside the carriage.

He was sitting in the carriage, holding a small package in his right hand.

From the way Sheen was dressed, we knew he was going back to Norata Castle.

Just stopping by to wait for John.

But his eyes remained cold:

"I have no respect for the sinner who wants my life."

(Sheen deliberately did not get off the carriage: This is the respect that one should have in his current position)

"I know."

John lowered his head. He couldn't look Sheen in the eye.

"I almost committed a serious crime, I'm really sorry..."