Chapter 1525 - 573: Liu An Bows His Head (2)
Chapter 1525: Chapter 573: Liu An Bows His Head (2)
Taking into account the deterrent power of the Empire Super Network, and considering that the plan was to deal with Ren Zhong, the Sequence Chosen One, after the meeting concluded, Liu An’s trusted envoy sent back this message.
"The Duke places great importance on the development of new talents in the Empire, especially regarding Red Blade Earl Ren Zhong, the newly appointed Sequence Chosen One. The Duke intends to mediate between Nanxiang Marquis and Red Blade Earl. He will dispatch Countess Sena Romanov personally to the Nanxiang Star Cluster to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Ms. Sena suggests that the Earl should take the initiative to show the sincerity of reconciliation to Red Blade Earl Ren Zhong. Even if a friendship with Red Blade cannot be immediately established, at the very least attempt to ease tensions. The matters following can be addressed gradually."
Following this core message, the envoy attached a lengthy personal note expressing his longing for Nanxiang Marquis and his family.
Liu An first read the upper half of the core content, and his heart already felt half-chilled.
He even momentarily believed that Duke Wenle had yielded to Ren Zhong.
However, it was the last part that slightly stabilized his mood.
He immediately grabbed a paper codebook from the side and started decoding the envoy’s personal message.
After a long time, Liu An finally put down the codebook with satisfaction and then burst into hearty laughter.
"Good! Very good indeed!"
Feeling greatly relieved, Liu An briskly walked out of the office, first summoning the Chief of Internal Affairs, and whispered a few words.
Upon hearing this, the Chief of Internal Affairs widened his eyes, displaying an expression of extreme terror.
Unusually relieved, Liu An surprisingly did not explode due to his subordinate’s delay, but instead patted the Chief of Internal Affairs on the shoulder with a smile, saying, "Don’t overthink it, just do as I said. Just focus on your own duties; the rest is none of your concern."
Although the Chief of Internal Affairs felt uneasy, he still went to carry out his orders.
It was not until he walked far away, hearing Liu An’s reckless laughter from behind, that he dared, after confirming Liu An could no longer see his expression, to mutter with slight anxiety, "It’s over, the Earl might have gone mad. This personality change is too drastic, as if he’s become a completely different person. There’s no way someone seeking pardon would act as if they’ve struck it rich. Alas."
As Liu An’s true and trusted confidant, with deeply bound interests, the Chief of Internal Affairs had no intention of rebelling; rather, he purely felt concern for Liu An’s mental state.
However, for Liu An himself, with his keen senses, how could he not know that his ’change of character’ had startled the Chief of Internal Affairs?
But what does that matter?
Even his own people were deceived, let alone others in the Nanxiang Star Cluster or people from the Red Peak Earl Mansion?
Earlier, he deciphered the envoy’s personal family letter.
In the family letter, the envoy clearly explained to Liu An.
Countess Sena Romanov informed him that after Duke Wenle saw Marquis Zhenjiang personally attire Ren Zhong in a purple robe, he had completely no intention of forgiving Red Blade Earl’s provocation.
Of course, the specific actions Duke Wenle would take weren’t detailed by the envoy, but he advised Liu An to relax and wait.
Once Countess Sena Romanov arrives, she will naturally impart her wisdom and provide a comprehensive solution.
Before that, Liu An only needed to follow the Duke’s literal instructions, repairing relations with Red Blade Earl Ren Zhong regardless of the cost or loss of dignity.
Even if reconciliation fails, what’s important is to demonstrate an attitude, to recover his reputation within the Nanxiang Star Cluster, while simultaneously lowering Red Blade Earl’s guard.
Indeed, the Nanxiang’s Earldom could completely set aside its dignity, allowing the world to view them as Red Blade Earl’s vassals, becoming his support, and that would be fine.
Once Ms. Sena arrives, all matters would come to an end naturally.
This statement indicates that Duke Wenle’s intent to kill is fixed, leaving no room for maneuver.
Even if Red Blade Earl currently is a Sequence Chosen One, it makes no difference.
In front of ordinary nobility, the status of a Sequence Chosen One is indeed extraordinary, equivalent to a Death Exemption Token, also an Imperial Sword that can slay nobility.
But Ivan Romanov, as the noble Duke, also holding a high position within the Empire Core, wielding substantial real power, cannot be intimidated by the facade of a Sequence Chosen One.
For the term sequence means he hasn’t truly become a Chosen One yet.
Even if in the future, when his actions of destroying Red Blade Earl come to light, it wouldn’t matter.