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Olo went to Windsor Castle with trepidation.

After being led by the guards into the study, she curtseyed and stood quietly, wondering what might be going on in her heart. Don't look at her acting like she wasn't afraid of Elizabeth before, but she wasn't really afraid of Elizabeth when she acted. Dare to make mistakes.

Especially, after something so sensitive has happened.

"I'm not here, are you disappointed?" Elizabeth put down the navy financial report in her hand, looked up at her, and just as she was about to speak, she added: "Actually, I don't need to disappoint you so much, but Xinyan I was arrested and taken to France, so, unfortunately."

"Arrested?" exclaimed, eyes wide open.

"As her good friend, you have the right to know."

"When did this happen?"

"A half month ago."

Oluoxin said that he didn't see Jiang Xinyan these days, so he didn't know that girl went to France?Or was it captured?Her mind was a little confused, but she quickly sorted out her thoughts and calmed down.

"Your Majesty, did you call me into the palace just to say this?"

Elizabeth leaned on the back of the chair, resting her chin with one hand, and the corners of her mouth became more and more curved, "You are very smart, and you have a good eye for Xinyan, but I don't know if you can use your cleverness in the right place."

"What do you want to say?"

"Don't worry, I'll tell you a story." Standing up, he walked around the desk unhurriedly, with a blade-like edge hidden in his smile. "Once upon a time, there was a monster who came out at night to catch disobedient children and eat their hearts. Because it was ugly, children were afraid of it, so they would obediently listen to adults. You know it What does it look like?"

"..."

"A human eye alone, and a bull's horn."

Olo listened intently, her hands clenched her skirt. She knew this legend in her body memory. During the days when the family lived in the French countryside, children of the same age around her believed in this legend.

Horns, human eyes, the badge she had seen in her father's study, and the ones worn by participants in the rebellion this morning.

"Have you heard the legend?"

Olo nodded, her palms were sweating a little. She felt uncomfortable seeing Elizabeth's strange eyes, and she had a vague premonition in her heart.

"The person who took the heart word was wearing a mask with horns and human eyes. Coincidentally, those who instigated the rebellion this morning all wore the same badge. But the legend about this monster is only in Boulogne and Canada. It has spread around Lai, so I am very curious, who will be the instigator behind it?"

Elizabeth casually picked up the golden pot of wax, put it on the candlestick at the base and baked it until it melted, and then shook it gently. There was a slight smile on the corner of her mouth, and she stared down at the viscous blood-red liquid in the pot.

Olo subconsciously bit his lips, the palms holding the skirt fabric were slippery with sweat, and the rhythm of his heartbeat fluctuated with Elizabeth's every sentence.Such a clear meaning, if she pretended not to understand, it would be too fake.

Her family has lived in France for a long time, Calais and Boulogne. She also knows the legend. Combined with the badge she saw in her father's study a few days ago and what happened in the morning, she immediately understands that the Queen This is hinting, or doubting.

Olo broke out in a cold sweat. When she saw the badge, she didn't know that Jiang Xinyan had been arrested and taken to France. When she heard the news of the armed rebellion this morning, she only suspected that it might have something to do with her father. Find out if it will hurt your family.

However, hearing what Elizabeth said, she felt more and more that it was very likely that her father ordered someone to take Jiang Xinyan away.

"His Majesty……"

Olo hesitated to make a sound, wondering whether to tell the story of the badge she saw in her father's study. If she said it, it would be tantamount to betraying the owner. If she didn't say it, it would be difficult to face the fact that her good friend was arrested .

"Ok?"

"Could it be... a French spy or something?" She still didn't decide whether to say it or not.

Elizabeth still smiled nonchalantly: "Spies should also be supported by ghosts."

"..."

"I asked you to come today, there is no other reason, I just want to say this, because Xinyan was taken away, I am very anxious, she has no relatives and friends here, the only ones who can help her are me and you."

Elizabeth put down the pot of gold, walked slowly to Olo, took her hands, patted them lightly, felt the warm moisture in the palms of her hands, and the depths of her pupils darkened, perfectly concealing the cold hostility , with a sincere smile in his eyes.

Her imperceptibly lowered posture made Olo momentarily confused...

"Okay, you go back, I will let you come when I have news."

"Yes…"

Let go of your hands, salute and step back.

Seeing her shadow disappearing outside the door, the smile on the corner of Elizabeth's mouth gradually disappeared...

Paris, Louvre.

Jiang Xinyan sat by the window in a daze, looking at the corner of the sky outside, and vaguely heard small voices coming from outside the door, and footsteps getting closer, she counted to three in her heart, the door opened, this time it was not kicked .

The same light fragrance as last time, from far to near, came to her side and stopped.

"You saved me."

Jiang Xinyan lazily stood up, turned around, and had to raise her head to look at Mary, looking into those deep and clear black eyes like her own, as if she saw a flame burning, just like she was born with heat.

"We have captured Prince Condé. He has been leading the Huguenots against my uncle before, and this time he will be doomed." Mary's voice was a little low, and her face showed a depth that did not match her age, but her eyes Always hot. "God, it turns out that there really are people who know the oracle in this world..."

Jiang Xinyan pursed her lips and smiled, but said nothing.

For the Guise family, Prince Condé is a thorn in the flesh, and they wish to get rid of it quickly. However, that man is extremely insidious, cunning, cautious and suspicious, and has escaped hunting many times. To be able to catch him this time will undoubtedly inspire the Catholic Church. power.

Invisibly, she helped her enemy's camp - Catholicism. Jiang Xinyan has no faith. From the perspective of future development, Catholicism cannot adapt to the current situation, so she hates it. But in the current European continent, Catholicism is still orthodox Belief.

That is, she is a heretic psychologically.

"I'll give this back to you." Mary stretched out her hand and spread out her palm. An exquisite and simple heraldic ring lay there, with a familiar pattern and a familiar ruby.Jiang Xinyan froze for a moment, took it over and put it on her hand, the cool metal brushed against her skin, and her hanging heart finally let go.

"Thank you."

Seeing the cherished and cautious look on her face, Mary suddenly sighed softly, took out a letter that had been opened and read, and handed it to her: "I think, after reading this, you shouldn't cherish it so much anymore. "

"???"

The seal of the complete round red wax seal was printed with the coat of arms of the royal family of England. The moment Jiang Xinyan took it, he felt that it was a little heavy.

This is a letter from the Queen of England.

Beautiful cursive characters, familiar handwriting, formulaic and official tone, a few lines, every word and every letter, the sentences formed are just like Elizabeth herself, elegant and beautiful, but cruel and ruthless, which makes people know that it is dangerous , And willing to approach fearlessly like moths to a flame.

Jiang Xinyan's body trembled like fallen leaves in the autumn wind.

After reading it, she returned the letter to Mary, stared down at the ring on her hand, stroked it carefully, and smiled wryly.

The letter said that any threat would come to naught in front of Elizabeth, let alone a woman of no importance, and Mary could dispose of her at will.

She should be happy, Elizabeth's attitude and choice are extremely correct, but a corner of her heart began to ache, and what she feared finally came true.

"Your queen seems to have abandoned you." Mary glanced down at the letter paper, her eyes fell on Jiang Xinyan's dazed face, and she couldn't help sneering. "It's really a sad thing. Elizabeth is the best at double-faced and hypocritical. If you are loyal to such a person, you must be prepared to be kicked away at any time."

This makes sense...

Elizabeth in history, loves power, is good at calculating, and has a deep city. She uses the people around her and discards them mercilessly. degree.

But in the past year, she has seen Elizabeth not like this. She has flesh and blood, soul and feelings, but she has stronger self-control and self-discipline than ordinary people. This is an essential quality for her to be the king of a country.Jiang Xinyan is proud of falling in love with such an excellent person, and has no regrets at all. No matter what choice Elizabeth makes, she can understand it.

——Is that why you trust me?

— Believe in you, and believe in myself

- You are the sun in my heart

She remembered many things and believed them deeply, so this letter didn't represent anything. She would definitely ask Elizabeth in person for what she wanted to know, and she wanted to hear it from that woman herself. Therefore, she had to work harder. Go down, live, and have a chance to question.

"I believe in my queen, and I will follow her to the death." Jiang Xinyan raised his head, his eyes forbearing and calm. "I also thank Her Majesty the Queen for trusting me and giving me security. In return, I can provide you with some help, but it must be based on not betraying England. I hope you can understand."

Mary's expression became subtle, she stared at her for a while, then shook her head slightly: "I feel sorry for Elizabeth..."

"She shouldn't need it."

"Tell me how you plan to help me."

Mary walked to the table and sat down, raising her eyebrows at her with interest growing in her eyes.

Sometimes, Jiang Xinyan had to compare her with Elizabeth, one is ice, the other is fire, the other has suffered a lot since childhood, and the other was born carefree, like two roses of different colors blooming on the British island.

She suddenly couldn't bear to tell Mary about her future.

"I can't provide any substantive help. At most, I would like to suggest some joint suggestions. For example, you should pay more attention to the situation in Scotland, and don't get too rigid with the Protestants..."

"Are you a Protestant?" interrupted her, raising her voice abruptly.

When it comes to religious issues, in this age where faith is more important than life, if you don't handle it well, you will lose your life every minute. Jiang Xinyan didn't dare to provoke her, and whispered: "I don't believe in Protestantism, nor in Catholicism."

After speaking, the atmosphere fell into silence, and inaudible breaths passed through the stagnant air.Mary squinted at her, as if considering the truth of this statement.

Suddenly, she looked away and stood up.

"My husband and my mother-in-law want to see you."

"Now? Why?"

"Because of your prophecy." Mary raised her chin and resumed her condescending and arrogant posture, her eyes were a little cold.

Jiang Xinyan was not nervous about seeing the king, but Medici was different. That woman was no less shrewd than Elizabeth, and in case the truth was revealed...