I, from 1000 years ago

Chapter 222

Lin Jian glanced at Lin Mo, and the other party signaled her to stop talking, so the two stepped out of the terrace and walked into the crowd.His Majesty the Emperor has arrived at the Xishan Palace, and will arrive at the banquet hall in 2 minutes.

At this time, the guests in the hall were a little excited, and the Duchess Guimanette standing at the entrance of the banquet hall was even more nervous. She kept stroking her hair and asked the Duke Guimanette beside her, I am afraid that the disorderly appearance will offend the majesty of the emperor.

Lin Jian noticed that the girl standing next to the Guimanettes was the Duchess Guimanette who had clashed with her in the court that day, and the one behind the Duchess was the woman who lived in the palace a few days ago. I saw it at the military meeting. At this time, the commander of the Tenth Fleet of the Empire, Leonardo Vonguimanet.

He was obviously much older than that duchess, but he was standing behind the duchess at this time. Obviously, in this family, his status was not as good as that of the duchess.

"Who is that Leonardo von Guimanette?" Lin Jian casually asked Lin Mo standing beside him in a low voice.

Lin Mo glanced at Lin Jian, and the change in the other party was really obvious.Now that the matter was out of the way, she didn't even bother to save face. Ten minutes ago, she was still talking about "Your Excellency". "He is the adopted son of the Duke of Guimanette and cannot inherit the title of Duke."

It turned out that there was such a character, Lin Jian thought for a while, and continued to ask: "Then, what's going on with the Tenth Fleet?"

But this time Lin Mo didn't answer her so happily. The silence around her made Lin Jian who was waiting for an answer a little strange. She turned her head and saw Lin Mo looking at her, "What's wrong? This is a military secret? "

"In what capacity are you asking me? Sister? Or a subordinate?" Lin Mo turned his eyes back to the door of the banquet hall, his tone was so hard to hear any changes.

Lin Jian paused and understood.The rules of distance and distance that are commonly used by ordinary people cannot be established in front of this marshal.This matter does not seem to be a secret, but it is by no means something that can be discussed with family members at will.So she rolled her eyes at Lin Mo in her heart, and added a word: "Your Excellency!" Since she used the honorific title, it meant that she was asking her boss for advice as a subordinate.

But unfortunately, Emperor Eiffel I walked into the banquet hall at this time.The whispered conversation between the two had to be terminated, and Lin Jian's doubts were suppressed in her heart again, but she had no choice but to bow down with everyone to express her respect for the emperor.

Really, very upset...

Emperor Eiffel I is wearing a formal dress tonight, and the golden tufted shawl is studded with beautiful pearls.A young man at this age is growing up like crazy, and Lin Jian feels that every time he sees the emperor, he feels that he has grown a lot taller.In fact, only twenty days had passed since she had an audience with the emperor last time.

In one year, the child who suppressed his fear on the fourth star but was still shivering disappeared.Today's Eiffel I is almost the same height as Hathaway behind him, with firm eyes, steady steps, and more and more royal aura on his body, the transformation is really too fast.

Seeing Eiffel I strode onto the throne prepared by the host of the banquet, Lin Jian felt as if he had grasped something at this moment.

At the emperor's behest, everyone got up.After a few simple and formal New Year's greetings, the dinner officially began.Compared with the Emperor, His Majesty is also unwilling to make serious speeches in such an atmosphere. After all, no matter how calm he looks, he is still a 12-year-old child.

The music sounded, and the center of the banquet hall was vacated, and the first dance tonight was about to begin.

Lin Jian hid before the sound of the music, and stood in the distance looking at the central dance floor with a glass of wine.Emperor Eiffel stepped down from the throne and invited the Duchess Guimanette.Compared with Lin Jian's freedom, Lin Mo can't do whatever he wants.As the actual person in power of the Imperial Army and one of the nobles of the imperial capital, he stepped forward to invite the host of the banquet, Duchess Guimanette.

The brilliant lights of the banquet hall were dimmed a little at this time, and the melodious and passionate music surrounded the banquet hall.Are there any couples dancing on the central dance floor at this time?Emperor Eiffel I and Duchess Guimanette are in the middle of the dance floor.

Thinking of the gossip Lieutenant General Edward had told him, Lin Jian couldn't help looking back and forth between the princess and Lin Mo who was not far away from her.However, after watching for a while, Lin Jian had to admit that even though her nature was arrogant and self-willed, this young lady still had the qualities of a great nobleman in big scenes.Although the face looked a little tense, she danced very seriously from beginning to end, and did not look at Lin Mo who was not far away at all.This even made Lin Jian doubt whether Lieutenant General Edward's gossip was reliable.

It's just, compared to the four couples on the periphery who are used to this kind of scene and can control their facial expressions quite properly.The young Duchess Guimanette and her dance partner, the younger Emperor Eiffel I, seemed a little stiff.Looking at it, it looks like a pair of young resentful couples.

Thinking of this word, Lin Jian couldn't help curling the corners of his mouth.However, it was very disrespectful to see His Majesty smiling like this, so Lin Jian lowered his head and took a sip of champagne as a cover.

"Miss Lin, the next dance, may I have the honor to dance with you?"

Lin Jian was a little surprised when a young man's strange voice sounded in his ears. Looking back, the person standing beside him was none other than Leonardo Vonguimanet, who had just become the commander of the Tenth Fleet of the Empire.Being used to being called Your Excellency, Your Excellency, the major general Lin Jian is really not used to being called "Miss Lin".

Looking at the tall and handsome young man in front of him, Lin Jian smiled politely: "I'm really sorry, I don't seem to be very comfortable in what I'm wearing today." As for the dance, Lin Jian always hides when he can. If you really can't escape your thoughts, you can go there in military uniform.Over time, the nobles in the upper class of the imperial capital also knew the habits of the commander of the Eighth Fleet, His Excellency Duke Lin, and few people would invite her to dance with her at the ball.

And the person in front of me obviously doesn't understand Lin Jian's style that has been criticized by the upper class of the imperial capital. After hearing Lin Jian's resignation, he didn't retreat in spite of the difficulties, but became more courteous: "Miss Lin's demeanor in military uniform is far away. Sheng Jinyi Huaguan, please accept my invitation."

Lin Jian was immediately annoyed by this man. In fact, she has always had a good impression of gentle and elegant men. Although the gentleman's demeanor is sometimes reduced to the coat of some self-proclaimed nobles, it is indeed a kind of respect for others and makes people feel comfortable. manner.What he said just now, the meaning of rejection is already obvious, why can't the person in front of him understand?
And just for a while, Lin Jian has already noticed a few unkind eyes drifting towards him.Border defenses, many promising young nobles in the empire are now going to the various galaxies with their fleets to deploy defenses. This year's New Year's banquet is indeed a situation where there are more women than men.Not to mention the rank of Lieutenant General, Mr. Gimanette in front of him, even his handsome face made him a very eye-catching place in the banquet tonight.

"I'm sorry, I'm not very good at dancing. It's better to change your partner, Lieutenant General. Otherwise, it would be very disrespectful to make a fool of yourself in front of His Majesty the Emperor." Lin Jian didn't show his impatience, and continued Once politely declined the other party.

But Leonardo Vonguimanette could hear Lin Jian's firm refusal at this time, and disappointment was revealed in his beautiful water-colored eyes.

What a guy who can't hide his emotions, Lin Jian thought to himself.If a big war broke out, the Tenth Fleet might be unreliable.

At this time, the first dance song had ended, the dancers left the dance floor, and the ground of the dance floor rose and returned to its original appearance.The lights of the banquet hall were bright again, and Lin Jian saw Lin Mo gracefully smile at Duchess Guimanette and leave the central dance floor.

"Did Leonardo Vonguimanette invite you to dance?" Lin Mo walked back to Lin Jian and sat down on the sofa beside him. Although he was dancing just now, he had noticed the situation on Lin Jian's side .

"Not interested." Lin Jian gave him a perfunctory answer, "You haven't answered my two questions yet."

Lin Mo shook his head slightly, and then replied: "The Ninth Fleet is the fleet formed by the original First Fleet and the remnants of the fleet that supported the false queen at that time. The officers have made adjustments. After a year of rectification, it is almost ready The designation has been officially established. And the Tenth Fleet..." At this point, Lin Mo paused and looked at Lin Jian, "You have seen the situation today, so you can't see it at all."

"You mean, the emperor is cultivating new forces?" Lin Jian saw the trick after a little thought, lent the Xishan Palace, and came to the banquet in person. is quite large.On the one hand, the court recognized the core position of the Guimanet family in the empire; on the other hand, the Guimanet family provided the court with a well-equipped fleet.This transaction, to be honest, is already very obvious.

"That's what happened." Lin Mo looked at Lin Jian and nodded. Talking to her is actually very easy. She has a keen sense, and she doesn't need to talk too much about anything. Just a little mention, she can understand which means.It has to be said that this person not only has obvious military talents, but also has high political sensitivity. "The Guimanette family does intend to marry the royal family, but this is not the most important thing. Gaining the trust of the court and improving the status of the family are the most important things that Duke Guimanette cares about."

"Since the Duke of Gimanette doesn't care much about marrying the royal family, it seems that the Duchess still has a chance." After learning about the two fleets, half of Lin Jian's problems were solved, and he was in a good mood. It's also a little easier.Thinking of Lin Mo's overbearing before the banquet started, she couldn't help but mock her.

"What chance?" Lin Mo didn't seem to understand.

"Nothing." Lin Mo's flat expression made people not interested, Lin Jian didn't intend to continue this topic, she had more important questions, "Now I can talk about why the Eighth Fleet went to Tilan with you Matt."

Facing this question, Lin Mo remained silent for a long time.At this time, the second dance music has already played. Compared with the first dance music, there are really many people dancing to the music on the central dance floor at this time.And Leonardo Vonguimanet, who had just run into a wall at Lin Jian's place, was dancing and chatting with the daughter of General Uranes, the deputy chief of staff.

In just one year, the nobles who can participate in the Xishan Banquet have changed into so many new faces.Once the emperor and the courtiers, it is really not easy for a family to survive in the empire.

"I said... the organizational language shouldn't take so long."

Lin Jian's rather impatient voice sounded, pulling back Lin Mo's distracted thoughts. His mind was cleared up in an instant. Lin Mo looked at Lin Jian, but his brows were a little more tired: "Tiran Matt may become The main battlefield in the empire, so I insist on one more fleet going to help defend. Compared with Sisti and Guimanet, I trust you."

Lin Jian froze, she didn't expect to get an answer from Lin Mo that was completely opposite to what she imagined.

For a moment, Lin Mo's words made it impossible for her to tell the truth from the false.He was not the kind of person who would use deception to achieve his goal, but these few short sentences prevented her from understanding the problem in depth.

Maybe she should put some pressure on Ellie Winder tonight, at least from Lin Mo's words, she can still feel a little unusual taste.

The exhaustion on Lin Mo's face, the dedication of Duke Guimanet, the Marshal Lu Shan who went to the border, and the surrender of Sisti.In between, there may really be a problem.

(End of this chapter)