The Knight's Journey to the Empire

Everyone present listened to Soran's unhurried explanation and did not show any dissatisfaction.

On the contrary, they all listened with great interest and enjoyed it.

Some people even nodded in affirmation from time to time and made clapping sounds.

Of course, the one who listened most attentively and affectionately was definitely Soren's stepmother.

Soren's narration was interrupted several times by her crying.

Jenny Totova was literally wiping away tears while listening.

From this we can see that she really treats Sauron as her own son, and she really regards herself as Sauron's mother.

This has nothing to do with changes in honor, wealth, status, power, or any other factors.

She was just a kind-hearted mother crying because she was not around and could do nothing when her child was in danger.

Because in the eyes of every great mother, this is her greatest failure of responsibility.

Such a situation also moved Sauron, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart.

It turns out that there are still people in this family who love him and care about him.

Even though there is no blood relationship between the two.

But he is not alone.

Soren then walked over, sat next to his stepmother, and held her hand before continuing to tell everyone the story.

He did not elaborate on the thrilling or dangerous aspects of the story, but tried to just gloss over them.

God have mercy on me, this was originally intended for Sauron to show off.

But despite this, he could still feel his mother's hands tightening and gripping him more forcefully.

Women are weak by nature, but they become strong when they become mothers. A mother's love for her children is always unconditional and unconditional.

Perhaps it is my own prejudice and isolation that have prevented me from feeling this great maternal love.

But now, if we can wake up, maybe it’s not too late.

……

In the middle of the night, the lights in the study of Sir Lipton's mansion were bright and warm like spring.

Jose Lipton, Carlo Lipton, and Soren Lipton, father and son, sat opposite each other around the coffee table.

There was warm wine and tea on the coffee table, as well as some snacks and desserts.

"What's the situation in the west?" There was silence for a long time, and finally Sir Jose was the first to ask.

In fact, this is not what he cares about.

Saladin County is so far away from Ulster County that no matter how hard they fight, they can't reach here.

He just didn't know how to start talking to this son who had suddenly returned, had a completely changed status, and whom he disliked. He didn't know what topic to use to break the silent and awkward situation.

Oh no, now we can no longer use the word "unhappy", but we should use the word "ashamed".

Now the second son's status has undergone a major change. He has obtained a fiefdom and become a hereditary noble of the kingdom.

Suddenly, the goal that generations of the Lipton family had been striving for was accomplished.

This made Sir Jose extremely proud.

But thinking about his attitude towards him since he was a child, Sir Jose felt a little guilty.

Maybe if I had been nicer to him before, he wouldn't be like this now...

Soran took a sip of the warm wine slowly, then smiled calmly and said, "The situation in the west has basically stabilized now. Although the two sides are still negotiating, those are just minor details and will not affect the overall situation."

"Besides, the eldest son of the Principality of Golia is still in the capital, Castle Midland. Considering how much the Grand Duke of the Principality of Golia loves his only son, the victory is basically certain."

"Well, my son is really amazing. This tactic of cutting off the fire from under the cauldron directly laid the foundation for the entire situation and solved all the problems. As a father, I am very proud of you."

Sir Jose originally wanted to praise his son in order to bring them closer together.

So this sentence came out directly.

嗏

He regretted saying it the moment it came out of his mouth, because it felt so hypocritical.

This stunned everyone present, and the scene suddenly became even more silent and awkward!

The three of them stared at each other.

Sir Jose felt a little embarrassed, so he turned to drinking to cover it up.

As expected, men are all blockheads and not good at expressing their emotions.

Such insensitive and hypocritical words did nothing but add to the embarrassment.

This is especially true when all the people present are men.

Sir Jose suddenly felt a little regretful. Why did he let his wife and daughter go to rest first?

Soran also felt a little embarrassed, and Ya Ma was stunned for a long time.

In fact, he couldn't guess what this cheap father was trying to do and why he suddenly praised him.

So he also used drinking to cover himself up, while whispering back, "Yeah!"

[“Ah! Ah! Ah!”

Soran felt a large flock of crows suddenly fly over his head.

As for Carlo, he was looking at his nose with his eyes, and his heart with his nose, and he looked deep in thought, and no one knew what he was thinking.

But Soran felt that, given his personality, he must be up to no good, so perhaps he needed to be on guard.

Soran suddenly remembered that the certificate of his territory was still with his stepmother.

My stepmother said she wanted to hold it while sleeping and enjoy this noble honor.

No way, this is an act of provoking the kingdom's laws, a crime punishable by hanging, this shouldn't be allowed...

"Then why did you come back this time?" After a moment of silence, Sir Jose felt it was better to ask directly.

There's no point in talking if you don't agree. Forcing people who can't chat together to chat more will only make an already awkward situation even more awkward.

It’s better to be straightforward.

Finish your talk early and go to bed early.

[Sir Jose: Fuck it, lie down...]

"I have learned that the territory I was granted is located in a remote area in the eastern part of the kingdom. The level of development there is relatively backward at present."

"So I came back this time in the hope that the family could give me some help so that I can develop and build the territory."

When it came to business, Soran became serious and began to explain his needs in detail.

I am now starting from scratch and have no foundation.

Therefore, we should naturally seek all the help we can find, no matter whether it is real or not.

As for face, that thing is worth a few copper coins.

Only the weak need face, but what the nobles lack the least is face, and what they need the least is face.

Sir Jose frowned.

Although when Soran took out the certificate of territory conferment, he had already vaguely guessed the purpose of Soran's return this time.

Sir Jose turned his head and glanced at his eldest son Carlo who was thinking beside him, then continued to ask with a smile: "What help do you want?"

"It's all right. My territory has just started to be developed and constructed. Gold coins, population, weapons and equipment, cotton cloth, food, production tools, daily necessities, etc. are all fine! I will accept anyone who comes!"

While Soran was expressing his needs, he observed the expressions of the two men out of the corner of his eye.

Sir Jose's frown suddenly deepened, and he seemed a little reluctant.

But the fact is not like that. It’s not that he doesn’t want to help his second son.

If only Soran and himself were present, Sir Jose would definitely agree without hesitation and help Soran with all his strength.

After all, Soran's performance now really made him very proud.

But now, his first heir is right by his side, so he has to consider his feelings!

As a result, the scene suddenly became a little weird.

Sir Jose knew about the relationship between the two sons.

Although the two are brothers connected by blood, the love between them may be weaker than the love between father and son.

Now, in front of his eldest son, he is giving the wealth that originally belonged to him to his second son. This seems a bit unfair, right?

It's a slap in the face!

Of course, this does not mean that Sir Jose, the head of the family, is a coward who cannot even control his own son.

Sir Jose believed that as long as he decided to help his second son, no matter how much his eldest son opposed, it would be of no use.

This is the authority of the head of the family!

But as the first heir, he will be responsible for my old age and the family will depend on him for development, so I have to take care of his emotions, right?

This dilemma made Sir Jose feel a little regretful.

Regret not letting your wife go to rest first, or regret letting your eldest son stay.

Alas, what a tiring life.

Sir Jose turned to look at his eldest son, who looked calm, so he decided to hand the problem over to Carlo.

"Carlo, what do you think?"

Carlo Lipton is also a handsome man, with a tall figure, fair skin, handsome looks, white clothes, and a faint bookish air.

How many young girls in Conant City have dreamed of loving him?

Unfortunately, he went to the countryside today, and was covered in dust, and his clothes were a little dry.

So, Carlo's clothes are not as good-looking as Soran's!

Well! Soren's face isn't as handsome as Carlo's.

Of course, Sauron would never admit this.

I won’t even know how to use it even if readers give me rewards!

Humph! You are so arrogant!