Throne Steps

Although it was still quite a while before Fuzhao Grace, he still kept his feet on the ground when he participated in the leading work of the temple for the first time.

He is busy now and then coming back after dinner, and he will only get busier as he gets closer to the time of grace.And Li Chen was obviously in his mansion, but because of differences of opinion on the five-star mission, he didn't come to meet him.

He didn't come to have dinner with Saenz, he didn't help Saenz with anything, and even the black swan information that was routinely sent to Saenz's mansion suddenly decreased.

He can stay out of the room for several days in a row, no one knows what he is doing, and no one dares to explore.

The only thing that is certain is that he is still there.

The guards were ordered not to allow him to leave the temple capital.At the beginning, some insiders worried that the black swan might fly away in the blink of an eye by means of teleportation, but Saenz said that he would not do such a waste of effort.

Facts have proved that Saenz does know Li Chen well enough, just as Li Chen knows Saenz well enough.

Li Chen will not waste this effort because he knows that even if he teleports out, Saenz will still send someone to catch him back.Saenz's power is at its peak now, as long as Li Chen appears in the crowd, Saenz will always find a way to find him.What's more, even if Li Chen escaped, it was to do the mission, and Saenz could catch a turtle in his urn.

In fact, with the full strength of the black swan, as well as the strength of Lichen and Menzel who have been blessed by various forbidden techniques, it may not be impossible to escape Saenz.But as long as Li Chen didn't want to completely tear himself apart from him and stand on the opposite side, it was impossible to fight him with all his might.

The two seemed to be confronting each other in silence, and they seemed to be in a stalemate in silence.

Another morning, Saenz was getting dressed with the help of a lady officer.

In fact, Saenz can stay in the main house at night. After all, returning to the private house at night and going to the main house early in the morning is time-consuming and energy-consuming.But Saenz persisted for the time being, his butler, chief guard, female officer and other close servants saw this, but dared not dissuade him.

After Saenz packed up, his mental state was almost adjusted.Before going out, he still couldn't help asking: "He... When did he sleep last night?"

He didn't say the name, but the female officer knew who he was talking about, and the female officer even prepared the answer: "Shortly after you came back, the lights in his room were turned off."

This was said very skillfully, as if the lamp would not go out until Saenz came back.However, Saenz clearly understands that the truth is not so sweet.

"Has he lost his temper these days?"

The female officer replied: "No."

... so quiet.Saenz couldn't guess whether Li Chen was holding back some big moves, or just sulking.

"Let him do whatever he wants." Saenz ordered again, "but strictly monitor his work, rest and diet."

"Yes, Your Highness."

So, what exactly is Li Chen doing bored in the room?

To be honest, Saenz thought too complicated this time, because Li Chen really didn't have any big plans.He doesn't even want to read the news of the black swan, so why would he have the drive to make a big plan?

He was indeed very angry, but after he slammed the door on the day he got angry, he realized that no matter what he did, it would be futile now.Do you want to imitate those little Jiaohuas who have nothing to do and hang themselves when they cry, make trouble, and hang themselves? Don't be stupid.

What's more, doing so will not only fail to let Saenz let him go, but it is more likely to discredit Saenz's appearance at this juncture.At that time, the ending will not be as simple as being able to leave.Patriarch Vagcheno's power is still there, and if he encounters someone who will discredit the pure white color and hinder the successor, he may directly order to kill him.

Before figuring out a real way out, Li Chen decided to stand still for the time being.

Sometimes he himself hated seeing things so clearly.Seeing too clearly and being deeply involved, most of the time Li Chen's reaction is based on how to take the overall situation into consideration, rather than choosing according to his own wishes.For example, when deciding to support Iron Rose, although the black swans knew they should go, the others first considered whether it would have serious consequences for themselves before deciding whether to go or not.Only Li Chen's first reaction was that he had to go, otherwise the incident in the North would affect his whole body, and there might be some major changes, so he resolutely divided the black swan team at that time.

Another example is the matter of saving Lailier.Superficially speaking, Lailier belongs to the lineage of Fujalal, what happened to her, is there actually a black swan dime?No.Even, Black Swan will definitely see such a tragic situation as Lailier's. In order to preserve Lailier's reputation, it is not impossible for Black Swan to be post-processed.But Li Chen saw her signal for help, and made a split-second decision to set off immediately and go all out.Because Lailier is an important figure in the color of pure white, her changes will cause turmoil in the entire situation.More directly, if the black swan refuses to save him, it will definitely affect Saenz's reputation.

One by one, one by one, the decisions Li Chen made for the overall situation are too numerous to enumerate.

To be honest, Li Chen is still a little envious of Saenz.Because Li Chen is too compulsive to put himself in the position of rationally seeing the situation clearly, so he doesn't care whether he is happy or not, and only judges from the overall situation that this is not possible, it must be that way.

As for Saenz, he has clearly seen the overall situation and has taken control of the overall situation, and is now trying to make everything go according to his wishes.His emotional display towards Li Chen just shows his confidence in himself.

However, it is now rare for Lichen to act according to his own wishes, and Saenz will use the "overall view" to restrain him instead.

Li Chen compromised with the situation, but still felt unhappy, so he kept holding himself back.Not to mention Saenz, he doesn't even want to see anyone in Saenz's mansion.

These days, what accompanied him was actually a book.

The first gift from the Necromancer - "Manipulating Time".

In fact, it's pretty good, he has been very busy before, and only has some fragments of time to study.However, the content of this book is very difficult and obscure, and only Li Chen knows how difficult the progress of the study is, otherwise he would not have studied it for several years and came up with a "field control", and almost thought himself to death.

For research, Li Chen needed a lot of paper and pens to write and draw, and then the things he took out of the notes were either sorted out and put away by himself, or burned on fire.The female officer who came to clean the room every day saw the burning marks and almost thought that Li Chen was going to set fire, but fortunately it turned out to be a false alarm.

So, it's okay to just stay here.Anyway, there are still a few months before Fuzhao Enyan, enough for Lichen to try to memorize a few scary formations.This kind of mode reminded him a bit of when he was locked in the house by the necromancer. Anyway, he had nothing else to do, so he might as well read more and be less stupid.

This situation lasted until the female officer sent him an invitation card and a new set of formal dress with white background and black pattern.

Li Chen finally lost his temper again.

"This position, this suit...is he crazy!"

On the other side, the pure white future Patriarch Saenz was sitting face to face with the current Patriarch Vagcheno.

"I let you choose your own guests, just because I think you can handle this matter by yourself." The head of the house, Vagcheno, put the tea cup in his hand on the table, with a cold tone.Even in the face of his own son, he didn't show much intimacy on his face, let alone the kindness and kindness that belonged to his father.

When both of them are very busy, it is actually very rare to have such a moment to sit down and drink tea.Their talk, however, was not relaxing.

Vagcheno looked at Saenz: "But what surprised me is that you actually made such a decision and sent out the invitation. If I don't check it, you plan to give it to me on the day of the day of blessing. A 'surprise,' eh?"

"Are you surprised? No. In other words, what surprised you wasn't who the invitation was given to, but that I really did it, wasn't it?" Even when he was questioned, Saenz didn't show any panic on his face. "That's what I did, and I've always wanted to do this."

"Give the front row invitation to Black Swan, that's what you think."

"I don't need to remind you, this is not going to work," Vagchenau said.

"There is nothing wrong with it. I have already decided that way, and the invitation has been sent out." Saenz replied, "Black swans are not devils. They have done everything, and their contributions are worthy of Such an honor. What's more, they also saved my own sister and my biological mother, which is of great significance to me, and it is worth letting the black swan witness my important moment."

"They saved Lellier and Tanya, and I know all about their contribution in various places, and I admire them very much." Vagcheno said, "But you can guarantee that this arrangement is not mixed with any of you. Personal?"

Finally getting to the point, Saenz did not hesitate at this time: "I don't guarantee it, because just like you think, I do have personal emotions mixed in."

Displeasure finally appeared on Vagcheno's face, and he sneered: "Just because of your little personal feelings, you put your little lover in the front row of Fu Zhao Grace? Especially since he is still a black swan, famous for giving away heads Black swan! Do you know what people say about how your temple chief died?"

As soon as he mentioned this, Saenz's eyes became a little sharp: "I know, but I also know that's not true."

Regarding Wiggins' death, there is a saying in the market: Wiggins had conflicts with the black swan, and after a long period of accumulation, it finally made the temple chief can no longer be tolerated by the black swan.

Black Swan himself also knew about this, but because he wanted to stick to the truth, Li Chen didn't care about public opinion, so he always carried the scapegoat.

Vagcheno said: "I am not discussing with you, I am telling you to cross him off the list, otherwise I will cross him off as a whole."

His tone was still light, but the pressure in it was so strong that people other than pure white might not be able to bear it.

"I advise you not to make such an attempt, dear father, my lord." Saenz narrowed his eyes, "Could it be that you think I just acted on a whim and didn't think about what will happen later? To be honest , I just decided after thinking about it, I can do this."

Vagcheno stared at him: "It sounds like you're threatening me for a...?"

"You threatened me first, so I answered this way." Saenz said, "Besides, you are pure white anyway, sometimes it's better to pay attention to your words."

"You really have stiff wings..." Vagcheno sneered, "You contradict me like this before the ceremony? Do you think your seat is unbreakable?"

"It's still the same sentence, I don't recommend you not to make strange attempts, of course, I don't mind if you really want to try." Saenz also sneered, "The left and right are just exposing the pure white before the ceremony What are you afraid of if there is a big scandal within Zhise? If it can break the sky, some things we have already decided can be discussed again, can't we?"

What he said was exactly what Vagecheno said before that he would no longer aim at the throne, but instead support the little prince.

It is normal for Saenz to be reconciled to how much effort he has put in to pave the way for the future.

This matter was also brought out, and Vagcheno understood what this son meant, and he kept on doing it. He really thought so: "It seems that you are determined, and I doubt whether he is for you to eat." What kind of ecstasy, it's worth it for you..."

"Whether it's worth it or not, I know." Saenz stood up, "I still have a lot to do, excuse me."

He still saluted Vagcheno before turning and walking away.

When he was about to walk near the door, Vagcheno suddenly said: "In a few days, a group of noble girls will come to the capital of the temple. You should look carefully and choose carefully... After all, the color of pure white cannot be without a mistress, Not to mention having no heirs."

Saenz stopped in his tracks: "I rejected Ruby, do you think I wouldn't reject it with someone else?"

"This matter is beyond your control." Vagcheno said, "You exposed him and still didn't choose a wife. Are the others blind?"

What Vagcheno meant was that even if he didn't do anything, other families that aimed at the position of the mistress would probably attack the "roadblock" Li Chen.

"You really look up to some people." Saenz sneered, "You also underestimated him."

The future head of the family walks away.