Resurrection Empire

Chapter 1552: Chapter 582: Marvill’s Autocratic Rule, Deception Shocks the Ages (Part 2)

As the conversation continued, Marvell’s tone carried a certain resolve, akin to cutting off one’s own arm.

This made Ren Zhong feel particularly embarrassed.

It seemed that after so many years as a homebody, his acting skills had not only not regressed but had secretly improved too much; he had overacted.

He was planning to come clean with Marvell Louis, but unexpectedly, Marvell seemed to be in a hurry. He only managed to tell Ren Zhong to wait for him for ten minutes before hastily hanging up, leaving Ren Zhong stunned on the spot.

Just as Ren Zhong was about to call him back, a new communication request came in, from Wen Yuanbo, an Earl from the Royal Family’s collateral branch.

The former Viscount of Watchpoint, Wen Yuanbo, after enduring many years, had created a large profit through the toll fees provided by the numerous ships traveling through the Shattered Star Ring, successfully advancing to an Earl after years of struggles.

Behind this matter, there was a high chance that the current Chief Officer of the Nanxiang Military and Political Center, Wen Zaiyin, exerted some effort.

Although Wen Zaiyin and Wen Yuanbo did not belong to the same line, being distantly related, they shared a surname, unlike Liu An in the past who not only offered no support but even suppressed Wen Yuanbo.

Wen Yuanbo brought good news to Ren Zhong.

He surprisingly told Ren Zhong that despite the many difficulties, he managed to persuade the elders of his family, who were willing to offer a low-interest loan to the Red Peak Earl Mansion, the interest being lower than that of the Duke Wenle Mansion, and the total amount roughly able to cover a year’s worth of mortgage payments.

Although the money wasn’t much, it was still a help in dire need.

Ren Zhong, of course, didn’t mind having more money, and he accepted it with considerable gratitude.

It’s often said that true emotions are seen in times of hardship. The righteous support from Marvell and Wen Yuanbo gave Ren Zhong, who was "in distress," a rare warmth.

The truth was unknown to others; these two brought money over, risking offense to Duke Wenle Mansion and the possibility of losing everything.

On the other hand, Marvell Louis was showing his autocratic side.

The full rescue of Earl Red Blade was his personal decision and was not discussed within the Marquis Zhenjiang Mansion.

Clearly, this was burning money in vain.

Though everyone in the Marquis Mansion knew the Marquis had a strong liking for Earl Red Blade and knew of his incredible potential, potential was still just potential, and they had to be responsible for the Marquis’s property.

It’s known that the Marquis Zhenjiang Mansion, unlike other marquisates, has always had an obsession with reclaiming land.

Therefore, Marvell encountered great resistance in the small meeting of just over ten people, with some even suggesting bringing in the Marquis to make the decision.

At this moment, Marvell grasped the crux of the matter and asked the others: "Since ancient times, has the Marquis ever personally tidied anyone’s clothes? The Marquis had several times entrusted Assistant Qi Qi and even wanted to practice reproduction with Earl Red Blade. If the Marquis really decided, what do you think would happen? Upon seeing Earl Red Blade’s current predicament, wouldn’t the Marquis double my proposed standard?"

There was a dead silence in the room.

Everyone recalled the unprecedented enfeoffment ceremony of Earl Red Blade.

The scene where the Marquis personally draped the purple robe over Earl Red Blade was chilling.

The high-ranking officials of the Marquis Zhenjiang Mansion suddenly awakened, realizing that given the nature of the Marquis, the scenes suggested by Marvill could indeed occur!

A moment later, Marvell Louis finally subdued all voices and issued the order to swiftly assemble a transportation team, ensuring departure within a week.

Subsequently, Marvell reconnected with Ren Zhong through communication and shared this good news with him.

Marvell first gave a brief overview of the situation from the small meeting and then said, "Ren Zhong, I did my best. For now, I can only help you this much. As I said, if conditions allowed, I genuinely wanted to bring in the Marquis. But, as you know, her situation is special and she must not easily be awakened. With my authority, this is the extent to which I can help."

Ren Zhong, seeing Marvell looking exhausted with his face still flushed from arguing his point passionately, clearly having rendered great assistance yet speaking modestly apologetic words, could not help but say, "Marvell, I really can’t hold it in any longer. I genuinely don’t need the energy."

"Ah? Why?"

"I can’t conveniently say for now, but the issue with the energy is really no cause for concern. You’ll know in some time."