I really don't want to hang up

Chapter 9 Marshal Berkeley
residence of the magistrate,

restaurant,

A simple dinner has just ended.

The atmosphere is very harmonious, without any unpleasantness.

It was completely different from what Luden had imagined.

Guests are happy.

The hostess exited politely, leaving space for the men to talk about men's topics.

Luden put down his wine glass and said sincerely,
"Your wife is beautiful."

He didn't shy away from this topic, and he was even a little bit confident. It was completely out of inner emotion, and he was overwhelmed by his beauty.

Only a thief will feel guilty.

Lu Deng thinks that he is not a thief, and there is no need to feel guilty at all.

This evaluation is very objective, blond hair like waves of wheat, delicate facial features, snow-white skin, long neck like a swan, just right lines, seemingly weak but explosive limbs.
Luden's memory of last night slowly became complete.

However, he still couldn't remember how he got to the law enforcement officer's house.

Don't you drink in a tavern yourself?
"That's right, she is simply the incarnation of Shalia."

No one could find anything wrong with this comment, but the law enforcement officer's tone revealed alienation, even dissatisfaction and disgust.

The law enforcement officer was very satisfied with Lu Deng's evaluation, and praised,
"Mr. Lu, you are the most gentlemanly man in front of my wife."

At the previous dinner party, Luden was very restrained, and his eyes never stayed on the hostess for more than three seconds.

For men, this is no easy task.

Fortunately, Luden's acting skills have always been good.

He smiled shyly and explained,
"I'm only wild for wildflowers."

The law enforcement officer lit a cigarette, and the pungent smoke filled his nose. Luden raised his hand slightly, suppressing the desire to cough.

The lawman spoke through the smoke,
"You are a true gentleman, learned and elegant. I heard you spent the whole afternoon reading the holy law?"

It was precisely because of Luden's behavior that he attracted the attention of the law enforcement officer that the dinner tonight was held.

"Yes."

Luden nodded and said seriously,
"Every time I see the sacred code, I can't resist its charm, sinking into it deeply, unable to extricate myself.

Praise the holy code! "

He couldn't just say that he was looking for some opportunities to exploit loopholes when he saw the code for the first time, right?

If he said that, Luden had no doubt that he would be thrown out by the law enforcement officer to feed the dogs.

It is clearly written in the holy law:

[Article [-]: Those who blaspheme the code can be sentenced to death]

Capital punishment, including but not limited to: beheading, splitting cars, feeding dogs.
Don't look at the reversing of the history of the Republic of China,

In terms of capital punishment, there are really many tricks to play.

The law enforcement officer also echoed,
"Praise the holy code!"

He is a staunch adherent of the divine code.

In his opinion, every symbol on the stone slab should not be changed, and it has been passed down for hundreds or thousands of years.
Before the dinner, Luden learned some information about the law enforcement officer from the butler.

Berkeley Vito, thirty-six years old this year, has served as a Shalia law enforcement officer for two years, with a total term of three years.

He was a man of learning who had studied the holy code for many years and was one of the disciples of the Lord Chancellor
The power of Berkeley's own family is not enough. Two years ago, in order to run for law enforcement officer, he married a wife who was twenty years younger than himself, and he succeeded in taking the position.

During the dinner, Luden noticed that Berkeley and his wife were not close.

By the way, Shalia is one of the top ten 'big cities' in the Republic of God.

As Shalia's law enforcement officer, after the end of his term, Berkeley has a great opportunity to move forward!
If you are lucky, it is also possible to enter the Senate!
And the capital of the Republic of Gods is also known as the Eternal City—the Kingdom of Gods.

Luden picked out these news bit by bit from the conversation.

In particular, Berkeley was very proud of his experience of studying in Shenbang and studying with the justice.

When talking about this incident, Berkeley didn't even notice that the cigarette burned his fingers.

The night is getting darker,

Marshal Berkeley chatted a bit more about the Code.

Luden's language is humorous and decent.

In the restaurant, men's laughter came from time to time, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"It's getting late, Mr. Lu, it's time to rest."

Berkeley put down his glass and suggested,
"Why don't you just stay here tonight and feel the enthusiasm of the people of Xialia as in midsummer!"

Luden: .
You don't have to be so enthusiastic.

He has already felt the enthusiasm like Midsummer.

Lu Deng always felt that it was not good for him to stay.

but,

The other party obviously didn't give him a chance to refuse.

Before Luden could speak, Berkeley stood up and patted Luden on the shoulder.

"I insist, this matter is settled."

He walked out of the restaurant first, and told the housekeeper,
"If Mr. Lu has any needs, he should be satisfied."

After a pause, he added,

"Of course, it must be within the sacred code."

Apparently, Marshal Berkeley is really strict.

Luden raised his wine glass and responded with a slight smile,

"Naturally, praise the holy code."

"Praise the holy code!"

After giving the order, Berkeley walked towards the hall, while putting on his coat, he said,

"Prepare the car, and go to Mrs. Randy's house tonight"

Luden's hearing was very good.

Even though the law enforcement officer deliberately lowered his voice, Luden could fully hear him.

His expression suddenly became strange.

What a mess.

Even without lights and TV,

The family also has their own rich nightlife.

Putting down his wine glass, under the dim candlelight, Luden felt a slight headache.

Continuous drinking is really not a good habit.

Luden's physical fitness has never been good.

Even in the simulated world, long hours of thinking, drinking, and overworking would affect his state.

Luden still couldn't figure out one thing:

How did he leave the tavern last night?
"Is he gone?"

A hoarse voice came from the corridor.

This voice is a bit familiar.

After getting an affirmative reply from the housekeeper, there was another movement outside.

Luden pricked up his ears and listened carefully:

"Squeak - squeak -"

The sound of a wooden wheelchair advancing on the carpet was very slow.

Footsteps, very light, woman.
quickly,

At the door of the restaurant, two more people appeared.

The marshal's wife, this one, Luden knew.

The other was an old woman in a wheelchair.

In terms of age, she is old enough to be the mother of a law enforcement officer.

The lady pushing the wheelchair closed the restaurant door familiarly.

Luden's attention was completely on the wheelchair.

He remembered.

Last night, it was this old woman who told Lu Deng in the tavern that Qiyun Kingdom was dead!
It was she who asked the butler to bring Luden back to the villa.

The other party, what else do you know?
In the dim candlelight, Lu Deng narrowed his eyes slightly, waiting for the next sentence.

"The Kingdom of Qiyun is dead."

The old woman in a wheelchair stared at Luden with deeply sunken eyes, and said hoarsely,
"Mr. Luden."

(End of this chapter)