Eagle Byzantium

Soon, the front and back halls of the cathedral were full of swaying figures and noises. The senators and generals who had been crowding among the pillars, preparing to listen to Queen Irene, all walked to the huge triple arch in the back courtyard. Before, some monks ran directly to the bell tower in the garden and used ropes to pull the bells to swing back and forth, making a rapid and alert sound.

At this time, thousands of people in the square listened to this sound and had no idea what it meant.

"Who, who joined this battle group to obstruct my speech?" Queen Eileen said, then took Anna's hand and walked down the spiral staircase on the side of the double-layered high platform in the front hall to the first floor. On the transparent floor, she then saw the carriage with silk curtains hanging directly being carried into the main hall of the cathedral.

"Mother, is it her?" Anna's breathing was rapid, her pupils were flashing, she raised her mother's hand and placed it on her chest, "Look at the person carrying this shoulder bag!"

Queen Irene then shifted her attention from the carriage itself to the "bearers". The one on the left was a dark-skinned Moorish-looking figure, and the one on the right was a tall man with blue eyes and powerful beard. The old man wears Norman-style armor and wears a string of fire sickles, daggers and medals. , "He is the retired war hero of the former Varangian Guard, Harold." Irene twitched her eyes nervously twice. When she first became queen, Harold was still in charge of the entire palace guard. Commander Cornis, the entire enthronement ceremony was successfully completed under the protection of his sword.

"Long time no see, Your Majesty the Queen, the remaining embers that survived the war salute you." After putting down the shoulder carriage, Harold stood on the floor and bowed to the Queen and Anna.

"Your Highness, I am the former Grand Count Commander of the Imperial Navy, Asasidus." The dark-skinned general on the left also bowed and saluted. However, Queen Irene only knew this person, but had never met him.

Subsequently, the two "carriage bearers" behind the shoulder carriage also stepped forward to salute.

But these two people have greater backgrounds. One of them is Maupulos, the former "Legal Supervisor" of the imperial capital, and the other is Damila Germanius, the former prime minister, chief planner and chief executive of the treasury. They all bowed politely to the Queen, but Irene and Anna looked as if they were between ice cubes and coals - to put it bluntly, these four old guys. To be able to come out again and openly carry the shoulder carriage of this mysterious figure means that the person sitting there is definitely a god-like person.

In fact, at this moment, even Anna already knew the answer, and she was trembling. Facing the still figure behind the gauze curtain, I greeted him, "Grandma..."

"Eileen, is this kind of family work worth it?" The figure in the gauze curtain asked in an old but hale and hearty female voice.

Hear this. Erin was trembling all over, but she still had to keep her composure, "Dallasena Komnenos, you are so good at hiding. You were already a hooded nun in a mountain monastery. Now you have turned the former center of power of the empire into someone else." , please come out, and you have the nerve to ask me if it’s worth it.”

"No, I did not invite anyone. Harold and the others came to join my camp voluntarily. I just warned everyone present as a former mother and a former wife. I am His son Alexios became a child for nine full years. From the time he came to the throne until he went to the Thracian River to fight against the Pechenegs six years ago, I stayed at the court and respected the Patriarch and the Prime Minister. Covet any power when I feel Alexios has. When he was able to manage the empire towards revival, he resigned as regent, left Brachner Palace, and went to a monastery to spend the rest of his life. At that time, Irene was only in her early twenties, and Anna and John were still unenlightened children. Except for taking away some theological manuscripts Apart from the scriptures, I did not take away any property, and I adhered to my duties as a Roman woman and subject. And Irene, the reason why my son entrusted you with the regency was because of my immense trust in you, but not because I wanted you. A sharp sword strike on his back."

"I didn't harm anyone, I just wanted to get my dowry back. As we all know, you didn't like me from Dukas from the beginning, and you encouraged your son everywhere, hoping that he could marry that woman. In this case, I choose This method is not a big deal!" Irene's eyes changed drastically. On the one hand, it was resentment, but more importantly, it was fear.

At this time, a hanging copper bell rang, and the gauze curtain of the shoulder carriage was raised. Dalasena, who was covered with a turban and dressed in a simple gray robe, walked out majestically. Although there were traces of time on her face, But it shows the grace and grace of his youth, "The empire is not the dowry of your Ducasse family, so if you want to start a war, then just put up a fight. Burrill, come to my side, this bastard You can’t mix it with water.”

As she spoke, Dalasena's eyes left her daughter-in-law, and like a flying arrow, she shot straight at the current imperial prime minister. As a result, Burry immediately rubbed his hands, and all the senators and bureaucrats behind him also looked horrified. Although the Empress Dowager was a veiled nun, she still had a strong aura. Anna and Irene were like poor oriole wings futilely flapping in front of a snare in front of her.

"Burrill, don't forget that the first time you picked up a reed pen to keep accounts, it was all under my supervision and training! After your parents died, I will be your teacher and guardian." In Dara Sena. After Comnenus, the former Chief Comptroller Damila scolded. Burrill immediately glanced at Queen Irene with a complicated expression, then quickly moved his hands to the side of the Queen Mother, and then the cathedral was filled with people. ——Hundreds of people imitated Zaisu’s behavior.

In an instant, the situation was reversed.

Anna looked up again. On the ceiling of the dome, her snake could no longer be seen. Only the holy apostles and archangels in the clouds were left. The refracted golden light made it impossible for her to breathe. Later, she felt regret and loneliness, and then her grandmother's voice sounded, "My most beloved granddaughter Anna, leave your erring mother and come to me. You are still the cutest and most lovable in the crown of the Komnenos family. A shining pearl.”

"I was played by the devil in the dream." Anna murmured at this time, and then she looked at her grandmother. Dalasena was waiting to welcome her with open arms, but Anna then hugged her mother's arms tightly. Tighter, bravely said to her grandmother, "But I decided to be honest with myself and everyone - I will never turn my back on my mother."

As a result, the warm smile on Dalasena's face disappeared in an instant. She folded her arms and said to Harold beside her, "The Varangian Guards who hold the palace with flags and banners must protect it as soon as possible." Marlena and John’s thoughtfulness, leave this to me, the peaceful and gentle negotiations have ended.” (To be continued~^~)