I, from 1000 years ago

Chapter 169

At seven o'clock in the evening, the emperor's birthday banquet was held in the Red Maple Hall, which was used to hold large banquets in the South Garden of the palace.The main function of this magnificent building is to hold such large banquets.In addition, it is not used often, and those who can be invited to enter the banquet are also strictly selected.Therefore, it is also a source of pride for many people to be able to participate in the banquet held in the Red Maple Hall in their lifetime.

The last time this hall was opened was 13 years ago, for the ceremony of the coming-of-age ceremony of the father of Emperor Eiffel I, the former Grand Duke.

Located above the buildings in Nanyuan, Hongfeng Hall is a "air building" consisting of upper and lower floors with a total height of 22 meters.There is an indoor fountain on the inner side directly opposite the entrance, and a band composed of more than fifty people sits around the fountain and plays appropriate movements.There is a circle of corridors attached to the surrounding walls, which are divided into small halls of [-] square meters.It can be used by tired guests to rest. Each small hall directly faces the outside garden, and at the same time overlooks the whole palace, with a very wide line of sight and a very beautiful scenery.

There is a rule in the Red Maple Hall, which is said to be set by the No.20 emperors of the Galactic Empire - Andre III: Ladies must wear long dresses, military officers must wear military uniforms, and civil servants and nobles must wear noble dresses.And this regulation determines its priority according to the order of ranking.

This means that, although Lin Jian is a military officer and aristocrat besides being a woman, she must wear a long dress to attend the banquet.For more than two years, except for attending someone's engagement ceremony when she first came to this world, and when she was recuperating from her injuries not long ago, she never wore long skirts at all.Especially this kind of wrap-around dress that makes people almost unable to breathe and walk.

The pain of worrying about stepping on the hem of the skirt every step of the way makes Lin Jian feel very bad. Although the entire Red Maple Hall will not appear noisy at all due to the sound effect of the building, but the sound of music flows in the ears very appropriately, but Lin Jian went to the small hall on the second floor alone, found a corner, and looked at the scenery outside.The sky is a bit hazy, and the galaxy in the distance cannot be seen. Maybe there will be a spring rain tonight.

The small garden extending from the first floor was dimly shrouded by specially dimmed lights, and many young men and women stayed in the period in twos and threes.It seems that only those who want to admire the face of the emperor want to stay in the magnificent hall.

There was the sound of footsteps in my ears, as if someone was walking towards this side, accompanied by the sound of conversation.

It looked like the moment of tranquility was over, and by this time the glass was empty.So Lin Jian walked out of the small hall and walked downstairs.Walking down the stairs, Lin Jian took another glass of champagne when a waiter passed by.Standing in the corner of the hall, watching the people dancing on the dance floor in the center of the banquet.At this time, the band played a romantic dance.The fragrance of clothes, the shadows on the temples, and the staggering of cups and cups.Even the soft lighting seemed to be stained with a touch of alcohol, making it a little hazy.

"Hope I didn't bother you."

A polite voice came from next to her ear, Lin Jian turned her head in surprise, her eyes widened suddenly when she saw the face of the speaker.

Smudged by the lights in the hall, she had short pale golden silver hair and a pair of water-colored eyes.Even though Lin Jian quickly stabilized his mind, he still couldn't say a word and could only stare at the person in front of him.

After seeing Lin Jian's surprised expression, the visitor showed an apologetic smile: "It seems that I still surprised you, I'm so sorry. I'm Afrodik Fon Zweig. My father is the current Moran Military officer stationed in the Nalken galaxy."

Repeating the unfamiliar name in her mind, Lin Jian nodded slightly, "Nice to meet you, what's the matter?"

The visitor obviously came with a certain purpose, but it seemed that it was difficult to say anything. Lin Jian stood in the corner without saying a word, staring at him to finish his struggle.After about ten seconds, the man named Zweig spoke again: "I want to ask about Fallinen Hueywood. I heard that you are the last person to see him."

"In what name are you asking me about this matter? In the name of the individual or the name of the family?" The man surnamed Zweig in front of him was so similar to Falainen that Lin Jian almost saw him just now. When he arrived, he knew that the two must be related by blood.This look is too special, not to mention its outstanding appearance, but no one with the same hair color and eye color has ever seen it again. "And, what do you want to know? You should know that when I went to see him, he was no longer the original person."

Lin Jian's last words seemed to have hit Zweig so hard that his face became even paler, almost bloodless.It seems that he is trying very hard to express his words accurately, but it seems that words can't express his inner feelings at this moment: "I...understand, and I want to ask about him, it's not because of The advice of the family is purely my own. In his most difficult time, out of cowardice, I did not extend a helping hand to him. I have always been worried about this matter, although it is already too late, Nothing can be said or done. But...but..."

Looking at the man in front of him who looked exactly like Falaining, Lin Jian shook his head: "I'm sorry, I can't help you. I only met him more than two years ago."

But Lin Jian's words obviously surprised Zweig: "But, you knew Falaining early on. Although you were still young at that time, I remember very clearly that Lieutenant General Lin Zi was also present at that time."

There is such a thing?Lin Jian was taken aback, but before he could think of an answer, Zweig spoke again, "Ten years have passed, and it's normal for you not to remember. I thought that, in the same capital galaxy, Fallainen might have been with you during that time." got along."

Zweig's words solved Lin Jian's troubles, so Lin Jian was not worried that he would bring it up again, "Falainen entered the military later and was promoted very quickly. Has your family never had a relationship with him?" Contact? Even if he came from a poor background and became a colonel in his twenties, he will no longer be a stain on your family." After staying here for more than two years, Lin Jian has a deep understanding of those The nobles attached great importance to bloodlines and family reputation, and they also understood why Falainen had clearly shown the bloodlines of this family in his youth but still lived in the slums.

"Once, my father returned to the capital galaxy to report on his duties, and he went to find Falainen, who was already a major at that time. He expressed his grandfather's idea of ​​allowing him to be included in the family, and agreed to tell me his identity. Uncle—his father who has lost his memory for many years. But he refused coldly, and hoped that the family would not bother him again." Afrodik Feng Zweig shook his head and answered.From Lin Jian's place, he didn't get anything about Falaining, and when he left, he looked very lonely.

After talking with Afrodik Fon Zweig for a while, time passed, the sound of the music changed, and the dance in the center of the banquet hall was over.Lin Jian looked aimlessly at all kinds of gorgeously dressed people in the banquet hall, but saw Lin Mo among the group of people.

The marshal's military uniform was worn on him, adding a touch of luxury to his handsome appearance.He was talking with the Minister of Science and Technology with his head bowed, his expression solemn and dignified.No matter when you look at him, there is always a pleasing feeling.

Lin Jian took a sip of the wine but saw Edward hurried in from the entrance of the hall. His face didn't look very good. After entering the hall, he looked around and walked straight towards Lin Mo.After walking to Lin Mo's side, regardless of the fact that the other party was talking with someone, he whispered a few words in Lin Mo's ear.

Lin Mo frowned, nodded apologetically to the Minister of Science and Technology, and then walked to an empty corner with Edward, and the two chatted.

This situation caught Lin Jian's attention, and she focused on watching the two talking, trying to see the atmosphere of their conversation from their expressions.

It was obviously not a good thing, Edward's expression was dignified but somewhat persuasive, while Lin Mo's face turned livid, as if very angry.As if to test Lin Jian's thoughts, during the conversation, Lin Mo slammed the wine glass in his hand on the table, and the huge force caused the beautiful and fragile goblet to shatter instantly.The sound of music covered up the sound of the glass breaking, but it couldn't cover up the anger on Lin Mo's face.

Just when Lin Jian was wondering what happened to make Lin Mo so angry, she saw Lin Mo look up and look around the banquet hall, and finally, this cold beam of eyes focused on her.Then, Lin Jian saw Lin Mo walking around the crowd in the middle of the banquet hall and striding towards her.

Is this about yourself?Lin Jian was taken aback, looked at Lin Mo, and met his eyes as he walked towards her step by step from far to near.

"Is it you?" Lin Mo's body was shrouded in low air pressure, and his words seemed very cold.He grabbed Lin Jian's arm firmly with one hand and asked in a cold voice.

It seemed that he hadn't seen him like this for a long time, Lin Jian was taken aback, his face full of doubts: "What is it me?"

"The military police sent back a report that the ship transporting the accomplices of the Debossian family was blown up during the voyage." Lin Mo stared into Lin Jian's eyes and asked word by word: "Did you do it!"

It turned out to be this matter!It turned out to be done!The two emotions, the anger that burst out in the face of Lin Mo's questioning and the inner joy after the revenge was completed, collided violently in his heart, and finally turned into a sneer at the corner of his mouth.

"Do you have evidence? Your Excellency Marshal?" Lin Jian asked with a sneer, "It doesn't matter if you have evidence, anyway, you think so in your heart, it doesn't matter, you can believe that I did it. I have to say that you really know me Code of conduct! It’s different from the last time. This time I did it without anyone noticing it. Everyone can suspect me. I just hope they understand what the cause of this incident is! But don’t try to find evidence! What? I understand the evidence of destruction very clearly, and I am also familiar with the laws of the empire now. This is the end of doing things to people around me. What do you think and think of me is your business!" Lin Mo replied in the same strong way After speaking, Lin Jian vigorously shook off Lin Mo's restraint, and strode towards the entrance of the Red Maple Hall without looking back.

The rain had already started, and Lin Jian plunged into the rain indifferently. The cold rain poured on her body, but it couldn't quench the anger burning around her.There is an automatic rain shelter on the way to the lower floor, but Lin Jian doesn't want to use it, maybe she just wants to use this rainwater to wash away the last tangled and struggling moral values ​​in her heart!

(End of this chapter)