Rise of Australia

Chapter 20 Beach Conversation
Arthur wanted to ask a few more questions, but seeing Queen Victoria sitting in a special wheelchair with the support of Princess Beatrice and walking slowly towards this side, she was very sensible shut up.

Although Queen Victoria's poor health is a tacit fact throughout the British Empire, talking about her illness in front of Queen Victoria will inevitably cause the queen to be unhappy and even worsen her weakness.

"Let's go, Arthur. This is the best time to visit the sea, and the weather is just right." Queen Victoria seemed to be in a good mood, pushed by Princess Beatrice, came to Arthur, and said with a smile.

"Okay, grandma." Arthur followed obediently.

Because the weather was cold before, although Queen Victoria came to the Isle of Wight, she didn't really appreciate the sea view, but just had a quick glance, and then stayed in the manor for a long time.

Although the manor is also the place where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family once lived, in Queen Victoria's heart, the manor is still nostalgic without the beach.

In the fiery red dusk, the waves beat against the rocks to stir up a layer of spray, forming a gorgeous rainbow under the sunlight.Queen Victoria once stood in such a place and spent the happiest time in her life with Prince Albert and several children.

Perhaps because of revisiting the old place, Queen Victoria's complexion looked much better than that of lying on the hospital bed. Not only did she look more rosy, but her complexion also recovered by half.

"Arthur, go for a walk with grandma." Queen Victoria stood up from the wheelchair, stretched out her hand to greet Arthur, and at the same time walked slowly to the beach ahead.

As Queen Victoria got closer and closer to the beach, her feet gradually sank in the sand. It should be said that each step would be more strenuous, but it seemed that Queen Victoria was getting more and more relaxed.

Arthur quickly followed and helped Queen Victoria up.

The grandparents and grandchildren just walked aimlessly on the beach, without the support of servants or the vigilance of guards.

"Arthur, there is something that has been hidden in my grandmother's heart for a long time. After thinking about it for a long time, my grandmother thinks that I still have to tell you." After a long silence, Queen Victoria finally spoke.

"Grandmother, tell me, Arthur, listen." Arthur nodded solemnly, and replied to Queen Victoria with a smile.

No matter what Queen Victoria kept from Arthur, Arthur knew that Queen Victoria was doing it for his own good.

"Arthur, the assassination of your father was investigated a long time ago. However, because it involved royal secrets, it was not announced to the outside world. Even the results of the investigation have not been known to anyone other than me. "Queen Victoria stopped walking, turned to look at Arthur, and said solemnly, "Do you know what the reason is?"

Arthur shook his head. Apart from his father's inherited property and territory, he had no influence in England. Naturally, it was impossible to find out the real culprit who assassinated Duke Arthur in such a short period of time.

"Alas!" Seeing that Arthur shook his head as expected, Queen Victoria sighed heavily, and then said regretfully, "Your father was assassinated by your uncle, Edward's forces. The reason why I didn’t tell you before, firstly because I was afraid that you would lose your mind if you found out, and secondly because I was afraid that you would be murdered again, so I could only keep it from you temporarily. You shouldn’t blame grandma for lying to you for so long, right?”

Arthur was stunned for a while, then immediately came back to his senses, and said decisively: "No, grandma. How could Arthur blame you? I know that everything my grandmother did was for Arthur's good. In that case, it's just a bad thing for me to learn the truth."

Seeing that Arthur didn't blame herself, Queen Victoria touched Arthur's forehead pityingly, and then said: "The moment I just learned the truth, I really wish I could abolish Edward's title and support you as the crown prince. But reason tells me that I cannot do this. First, abolishing the crown prince without any reason will only lead to a significant reduction in the prestige of the royal family, and even threaten the survival of the royal family. Second, Edward’s power is already deeply rooted in the UK, and I can’t Clean it up for you. Under such circumstances, even if you inherit the British throne in the future, you may not be able to sit firmly after my death. Fortunately, you proposed to go to Australia, which is considered a wrong way, so that you can escape from danger, grandma And don't worry."

Hearing what Queen Victoria said, Arthur was very moved.Although Queen Victoria has a greater right to speak in the UK, the crown prince is not just abolished.

Queen Victoria was able to have the idea of ​​abolishing the crown prince under such circumstances, which is enough to show that she really cared for Arthur.

"Oh, it's all the fault of the damned throne, but I remember my father once said that he obviously has no idea about the damned throne." Arthur also sighed and said a little helplessly.

In Arthur's vague memory, he remembered that his father, Duke Arthur, still cared for him very much, and had said many times in public and private that he had no idea about the damned throne.

It can only be said that Crown Prince Edward was blinded by power and interests, and chose to ignore his family affection.

But it cannot be denied that if Duke Arthur does not die, Arthur will either have to wait until Duke Arthur abdicates if he wants to inherit the title, or he can only obtain the title in the war.

No matter which method is used, it is too late to develop after obtaining the territory.

"Arthur, I hope you can let go of your hatred and put your energy into developing Australia. As far as it is now, Edward has won the support of a large number of nobles and forces in the UK, and his succession to the throne is already a certainty. Compared with the British Empire, Australia , Whether it is now or in the future, it seems that the pebble hits the rock. Edward will suffer retribution, but I hope you will not fall into the whirlpool of hatred. Now, take good care of your mother, your two younger sisters are the most important." Queen Victoria sighed, then said to Arthur solemnly.

Seeing this face that was almost exactly the same as her favorite son, Queen Victoria really didn't want Arthur to fall into the vortex of hatred. Knowing that it was impossible to go against the British Empire, she chose to anger Edward.

"I know, grandma. I will not do anything irrational. Now that I am the Duke of Australia, my focus is on developing Australia." Arthur nodded and said.

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