[Ancient Rome] How to Divorce the Tyrant Nero

The reminder from Marcus Barbatus made Octavia's attention to Gacius Florus rise rapidly, and was even compared to the little Agrippina back then.

When Narcissus had collected all the information on Gesius Florus, Octavia received the news of her grandfather's death.

Because Marcus Barbatus was not only the nephew of Augustus, but also the minister of the humerus of four generations of emperors, Nero not only attended the Marcus Barbatus to express his respect for Marcus Barbatus The funeral of Kus Barbatus even borne part of the funeral expenses.

According to Marcus Barbatus' request, his funeral was presided over by Little Dominia and Messalina, and the slaves who had served him were also released as free people at the funeral, and even received some subsidies.

"This is really kind." Nero followed Octavia, watching the Virgin of Vesta send blessings to Marcus Barbatus, and told all the participants about the merits of the deceased , and the noble character during his lifetime.

To be blessed by the Virgin of Vesta undoubtedly makes the funeral more luxurious and important.

Nero wondered why no one in the Valerius family gave a speech at Marcus Barbatus' funeral.

Because the funeral speech is the first step for many aristocratic teenagers to enter the political arena, especially the funeral of a big man in the family, it is a good opportunity for countless people to flex their muscles.

We must know that Caesar got the full support of the Marius family when he entered the political arena through the funeral of Marius the young (his mother was the core figure of the Marius family).Because the death of Marius the younger meant the end of the direct lineage of the Marius family, under the pressure of Caesar's mother, Aurelia, all the forces in the military who had been loyal to Marius and his sons all became Caesar's. political background.At the same time, it also paved the way for the power struggle between him and Pompey.

Moreover, the customs of bedding and funeral speeches were also well inherited by Caesar's great-nephew and heir.

It's just that compared with Aurelia's exquisite appearance and powerful family background, Augustus' mother Attia is much inferior, but she can also be regarded as the founder of the dynasty.

Octavia closed the veil on her head, turned her gaze from Marcus Barbatus' body to Nero's face, and asked casually, "Do you want to give a speech?"

Nero never thought that Octavia would say that, because according to his assumption, Brittanicus would probably shine at the funeral of Marcus Barbatus, plus he followed the house Grand Via's entanglement, so those who were secretly helping Nero tried to get Nero to stop Brittanicus from giving a speech at the funeral of Marcus Barbatus.

But now, the direction of the matter was completely beyond Nero's expectations, so that he was unable to make important decisions, and even became confused by Octavia's attitude.

【Perhaps Octavia still loves him. 】

Thinking of all the things he had done to Octavia, Nero couldn't bear it, so he took the initiative to hold Octavia's hand, pretending to have no intention of saying: "Why didn't Marcus Barbatus let me Brittanicus at his funeral, giving a speech?"

If Titus was standing in Nero's seat, he would definitely suspect that the Valerius family intended to sell to the emperor for greater benefits.

However, when Nero came here, it became Octavia's intentional protection of him.

After all, apart from the heir of the Valerius family, who else could make such an important decision at a funeral.

"I just hope that everyone is safe and sound, and don't have too much dispute over it." Octavia knew that this was her weakest time, so she had to pull up the emperor's banner to show everyone The Lelius family did not decline because of this, and II still had a place in the center of power in Rome.

Octavia held Nero's hand tightly, as if she had tightly grasped the reliance of power and the few remaining straws.

When Nero touched Octavia, he found that the latter was trembling all the time, and his gaze never moved away from Marcus Barbatus' body, even as the flames rose, And revealing a look of even more fear.

"Grandfather is gone, who else can I rely on?" Octavia suddenly let go of Nero's hand at the moment Marcus Barbatus' body was completely engulfed by flames, and she seemed powerless : "I'm really worried that one day, I will usher in my own death early."

At this moment, Nero suddenly felt sorry for Octavia.

He really wanted to comfort the other party, but found that he couldn't say a word.

Because at this moment, Nero found that the pressure on Octavia was far more serious than he thought.

If it was a person with a weak will, perhaps the moment Marcus Barbatus passed away, he would usher in his own end, but Octavia is not a weak person, so she forcibly restrained herself Wanting to escape from Rome, he avoided the celebrations after the funeral on the grounds of being unwell, and went back to his grandfather's house alone, thinking about what to do in the future.

"Your Highness." Narcissus followed Octavia and left the funeral celebration scene, watching his little master sitting on the deck chair on the balcony, as if he would collapse at any moment: "Lord Marcus Barbatus has already He has made enough arrangements, and also asked his former friends to take care of you in all aspects."

"Don't say such deceitful words." Octavia held her forehead and said exhaustedly: "When my grandfather was alive, they were good friends of the Valerius family. And my grandfather went to Pluto's palace, Who cares about friendship with the Valerius family?"

Octavia remembered that when Otto died, even his own brother didn't show a sad look, but was thinking about how to get out of this matter.

"You said when I die, will someone be sad for me?" Octavia watched her grandmother and mother heartbroken at her grandfather's funeral, and didn't think she would get the same treatment: "Maybe there will be more Rejoice for this!"

Narcissus didn't know how to answer Octavia's words, so he could only say after the other party's mood stabilized: "Master Marcus Barbatus asked me to pass you a gift."

"Gift?" Octavia didn't feel that there was a gift that Narcissus would hand over privately after the funeral.

Unless it's something shady, it shouldn't be left out of the legacy kept by the Virgins of Vesta.

"You can decide whether to accept this gift." Narcissus was not sure that what Marcus Barbatus left behind was a good thing.

Because once someone discovers this gift, whether it is Octavia or the Valerius family, they will be attacked to death by those who oppose them.

Octavia looked at Narcissus' hesitant eyes, pondered for a while, and then slowly said: "You give the things to Conesia or Beliana."

"I don't believe anyone would search the temple of the Virgin of Vesta."

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Octavia began to make arrangements.