queen of the empire

"His Royal Highness, I think it's better for you to concentrate on handling government affairs. You have signed three documents with the wrong name just now." Efa is very worried about Holeini's current state, "You don't have to worry about missing important things, I I have ordered them to record it without any trace, and it will be the same at any time, anyway, what should happen will happen.”

It is really good enough to be able to sign your name as Ivy's name, can you still be the regent? !You don't want to be honest, there are many people queuing up to grab this seat!

"Ahem." Holini turned off his phone and began to pretend to handle government affairs. Many documents were eagerly waiting for him to sign and seal, but his efficiency was too low today and he made frequent mistakes.

Because there is a little situation today.

Today is Saturday, and Ivy did not go to the research institute for the first time, because he asked Brad to have dinner together. The two of them have not met for a long time. They made an appointment at a famous revolving restaurant in the city center, and they can look down when eating Ivy has long wanted to come to the entire city center, but he has never had the chance.

I have been video chatting all the time, but there is no real person who looks close in video chatting. Talking face to face is completely different from facing a light curtain, at least the excitement is completely different, and the light curtain can only be a light curtain, and you cannot touch it. the opponent's body.

The restaurant was reserved by Ivey, and he arrived half an hour early, and Brad came a quarter of an hour later, and the two greeted each other intimately.

Brad is stronger than he was a year ago, his skin is slightly darker, his fiery red hair has been cut shorter, and he is very energetic. It can be seen that he has had a good year.

"You've become more energetic." Ivy said happily.

"You too, have you grown taller?" Brad looked Ivy up and down, "The hair has also grown longer, and it really is different when you are an adult."

"Really?" Ivy was surprised, "Is it really taller?!"

"I'm just talking casually, seeing how excited you are."

"..."

It was already quite hot in June. Brad was wearing short sleeves, and the scar on his left shoulder could be seen from the loose neckline. Most of it was covered by the clothes, but a small part was exposed, which looked a bit hideous.

"It really doesn't hurt anymore?" Ivy couldn't help but want to touch the wound, but they were sitting face to face, and they couldn't touch it unless they stood up and reached out, so Ivy had to put down his hand embarrassingly.

"It doesn't hurt at all. The scar just looks ugly. The doctor also suggested that I have plastic surgery to remove the scar, but it won't affect anything if I don't." Brad said as he swung his shoulders to show Ivy, "Look, It works just as well as before, and I have been in contact with the real army for more than half a year. I have received a lot of training, and I really want to thank His Highness Holeini."

"That's good." Ivy nodded. Brad did seem to be in good shape, so he didn't have to worry about him.

"It's you. You are a busy person now. It takes a long time to arrange a meal with you." Before Ivy's identity was revealed, Brad really didn't expect Ivy to be so powerful. In his impression, Ivy was gentle and lovely. people, that is, a little hobby.

But I didn't expect that it wasn't a small hobby at all, ordinary people's hobbies don't look like this, it's so insane!

"Sorry, I'm really busy recently, I think it will be fine in a while." Ivy is very sorry, his research institute has just started, and the research he has done is very high-end. No one in the industry has ever touched it before, so ordinary work The staff couldn't hold HOLD at all, and he couldn't do many things without him, and even Ivey slept in the research institute a lot of the time.

Ivey likes the research institute funded by Holeini very much, and words of gratitude are superfluous. He told himself that he must make achievements, so as to repay Holeini's support and trust in him.

The chat atmosphere between the two was very pleasant. Although many of them had chatted on the phone, it was also very interesting to meet and talk again. Ivy liked the feeling now. When he met again, he realized that he had let go of Brad. The relationship between friends It is the most suitable for the two of them, and it will definitely be embarrassing to fall in love.

Fortunately, there was no confession before, otherwise it would definitely not be as close as it is now, Ivy thought happily.

Brad's emotional life this year is blank, but Ivy is not. His scandal has spread throughout the Rodman Empire. No matter which one of the prophets is a man of the empire, it is difficult for Brad to know.

"Ivy, tell me the truth, who are you dating?" Brad was very interested in this, "I promise I won't tell anyone else!"

Ai Wei couldn't laugh or cry: "Why do you ask this?"

He didn't know how many people had asked this question. He was asked by his family members, he was asked when he went to give a speech, and of course people in the research institute would also ask him, not to mention those gossiping classmates in school.

Ai Wei is vague, saying that he is still single and not in love with anyone.

"Tell me quickly, we are good friends, it would be too boring not to say it!" Brad rarely gossips like this, "Is it Your Highness Holleny or Lord Serens? Actually, I think Lord Serens is better , His Royal Highness Holeini's status is too noble. If you are with him, you will definitely encounter many obstacles. Sir Sens is much better. The Udit family only pays attention to blood. As long as there is a high-quality heir born, everything will Not a problem anymore."

"And Mr. Seens is a loyal fan of yours. He happens to have the same interests and hobbies as yours. You must have a lot in common, right?"

"Hmm... But His Royal Highness is also very kind to you. He must really like you very much. It's really hard to make a choice, so troublesome." Brad stroked his chin in deep thought.

Ai Wei: "..." What are you doing so embarrassingly? People who don't know think you are going to fall in love with them.

"I really have nothing to do with Lord Seance, we are friends, but there is absolutely no ambiguous relationship." Ivey clarified, "Master Seance may just add his feelings for physics to me. He never In the beginning, he was a fan of Little Pudding, but later he found out that I was Little Pudding and began to pursue me. In fact, he didn’t really like him at all, and he will definitely understand after a long time.”

Ivy doesn't know whether he said it to Brad or himself. He admires Sarns, but there is absolutely no element of love. Even if Sarns really likes him, he will not be moved. I don't want to see Holini look sad and disappointed.

"What about Your Highness Holini?" Brad continued to gossip.

Ai Wei blushed slightly: "Your Highness is a very good person, he is also very kind to me, and has helped me a lot. I will make good use of my usefulness to repay him."

"You like him?" Brad's eyes widened, "I know he's a good guy, he's talented and loved, but you should know who he is, you guys..." He was a little worried.

"I haven't thought about it that much for the time being. Let's talk about it later. Your Highness is really good to me. I won't do anything to disappoint or make him sad." Ivy looked very openly, "As long as he is happy .”

"It's fine if you feel happy, but don't wrong yourself too much. You have such a great talent, and your future will definitely be limitless." Brad thought about the bright side, "You may be able to obtain Noble title, close the distance with His Highness Holini, anyway, you still have a lot of time, so you can take your time."

They are all still young, in their 20s. Most people from aristocratic families are already engaged or married at this age. In order to consolidate their status, many families consider marriage as adults.But in fact, this age is still very young. The average age of marriage for common people is about 48 years old. It is considered late marriage when people are in their 70s and 100s, and there are not a few people who get married in their 20s.Moreover, the living conditions of the nobles are better, they are pampered and well-maintained, and their life expectancy is generally longer. There are many people who live five to six hundred years old, and even their [-]s can be regarded as infancy.

"Thank you." Ivy is very grateful for Brad's concern and comfort.

At the end of the lunch, Brad suddenly changed his style of painting. He said with a serious expression and lowered his voice: "By the way, there is one thing I must remind you."

"What's wrong?" Brad's appearance startled Ivy.

"You have to be careful of the people who approach you recently, and you must protect yourself. No matter where you go, take two more people with you." Brad is very worried about Ivy, because Ivy is too defenseless, and it is easy for bad guys to take advantage of his loopholes .

"What's the matter, why did you say this all of a sudden?" Ai Wei was very surprised. Could it be that he would be in danger recently? He didn't do anything bad.

Brad was silent for a while, and finally chose to tell Ivy the truth: "Ai Xi came to me two days ago, and he wanted me to do him a favor."

Ivy's heart shrank, he was a little scared when he heard Aixi's name, Aixi was a terrible person, and this horrific person would become the future queen, "...what did he ask you to do?" Ivy intuitively felt It's not going to be a good thing, and it's definitely about yourself.

"He asked me to find a way to steal your research results, and besides..." Brad's voice was almost inaudible, "If possible, he even wants me to kill you."

"Clang!" This was the sound of tableware falling to the ground. Ivy stared at Brad with wide eyes, trembling all over.

Brad hesitated for a long time before talking about this matter. Although he would not agree to Essie's request, he used to be Essie's knight. He didn't want to betray Essie, but Essie's thoughts and actions were too crazy Yes, between his good friend and Essie, Brad finally chose Ivy, and he didn't want Ivy to be hurt.

"I don't know how he became what he is now. In just one year, his whole temperament has changed. He is really dangerous now. You must pay attention to the people around you, and don't trust anyone casually. "When he saw Essie that day, Brad couldn't believe his eyes. In the past, Essie was always aloof and aloof, intoxicating like a high mountain flower, but now he has become very Ferocious, still very beautiful, but it feels very uncomfortable, just like taking drugs.

"I...I see." The meal was not finished, but Ivy had no appetite.