I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

And Chancellor Otto is the most important helper he needs to win over.

"When the time comes, you'll need my old bones to block the way for you and draw some fire?"

Chancellor Otto took over the conversation calmly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.

Lucius keenly sensed the emotion in the old man's words, but he pretended not to hear it, and instead smiled shamelessly:

"There's no need for you to personally lead the charge and debate with the crowd. It's enough for you to just give me some small support at the critical moment."

Chancellor Otto was a veteran of two dynasties, with many students all over the world, and he was a shining banner in the imperial political arena.

His attitude can often determine the positions and tendencies of most officials.

As long as he can support Lucius, the voices of opposition will naturally be much smaller.

Hearing Lucius's shameless words, Chancellor Otto snorted, and the wrinkles on his face relaxed, revealing a playful expression.

"I can indeed speak a few words for you in the court..."

The old man spoke slowly, his eyes becoming sharper:

"But what's the reason?"

"Uh... for the safety of the people and the good of the Empire?"

Lucius thought for a moment and spoke tentatively.

As soon as this answer came out, it was mercilessly ridiculed by Chancellor Otto:

"Ha! Brat, do you know how many people in Splenda City say this beautiful phrase every day?"

"I'm afraid there are more than 10,000 people!"

Chancellor Otto smiled contemptuously, his voice full of sarcasm:

"From greedy businessmen to ambitious officials, from opportunistic aristocrats to grandstanding politicians, everyone can recite this high-sounding rhetoric by heart."

"Could it be that I'm the magical old man in the fairy tale, and as long as someone says this magic spell, I must help them realize their wish?"

He leaned back on the sofa, his demeanor calm, but the sharpness in his eyes remained unchanged:

"Think again, Lucius. Give me a real reason, a reason that can convince me."

"What do you have that's worthy of me doing this?"

"Why should I waste the influence I've accumulated over the years and risk offending other ministers to help a young man who has no connection with me?"

Lucius:........

Things have come to this point. If Lucius still cannot understand what Chancellor Otto means, then he has lived in vain.

What Lao Deng wants is not some high-sounding reason, but a more practical and personal motive.

Lucius smiled in relief, and his expression became relaxed.

"grandfather!"

Lucius roared, his face full of heartache as he retorted:

"You say we are not related, but that is not true."

"Am I not your grandson-in-law?"

Lu has been wandering for half his life, and he only regrets that he has not met a wise master. If you don’t abandon me, Lu is willing to worship you as his father-in-law’s grandfather!

In the halo of the crystal chandelier, Lucius's lips curled up cunningly, and his fingertips gently tapped the armrest of the sofa:

"If Nora knew that I was isolated and helpless in the court and was attacked by those ministers, she would definitely be very sad."

"Grandpa~~You don't want to see Nora cry, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Chancellor Otto was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing.

"Finally I got it!"

The old man patted his thigh, his eyes gleaming with approval:

"That's more like it. I thought you only knew how to speak official jargon."

After laughing, Chancellor Otto's face turned stern again, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes:

"Since you said so, I will suppress some discordant voices for you at tomorrow's imperial meeting."

"but......"

He suddenly changed the subject:

"The most important thing is your own performance on the spot."

"I helped you because I didn't want to see my precious granddaughter cry. It has nothing to do with you, a slick-talking brat."

"Don't think I approve of you."

"understand."

Lucius smiled and nodded repeatedly.

This wave, this wave is to use Nora to control Lao Deng.

Lucius was naturally happy to cooperate with Otto Olden's arrogant behavior.

Over the next hour or so, the two had a more in-depth and detailed discussion.

Chancellor Otto shared all the political wisdom he had accumulated over decades. The traps and mysteries hidden in the undercurrents of the court gradually became clear through the old man's meticulous analysis.

“The chancellor is likely to question the economic costs of the state of emergency at tomorrow’s meeting.”

Chancellor Otto stroked the rim of the teacup with his fingers, sipping his tea while speaking:

"You need to prepare a complete financial statement, including treasury reserves, estimates of trade losses, and a breakdown of military spending."

"You can't convince that cunning old man with just verbal promises."

"Don't worry too much about the Minister of War. Georgi should support you."

"After all, you have had contact before, and this operation itself has his cooperation."

"But the justice minister may raise questions from a legal perspective."

"besides......."

Chancellor Otto put down his teacup and looked at Lucius seriously:

"You need to be careful with your words. In the court, every sentence can be interpreted differently, and every word can become a handle for attack."

"Some people might deliberately misinterpret your meaning or take advantage of loopholes in your words to make a big fuss."

"So when you answer questions, you must think carefully and don't leave them any opportunities to take advantage of you."

..........

Lucius benefited greatly from this conversation.

Time passed by unknowingly, and the conversation between the two gradually came to an end.

Lucius took out the pocket watch Nora gave him and checked the time.

When Chancellor Otto saw the exquisite pocket watch, the corner of his eye twitched slightly.

Damn, I get angry when I see this thing!

"It's getting late, I should go back."

Lucius put away his pocket watch and stood up.

"There's still a lot to deal with tomorrow."

But just as he was about to leave, Chancellor Otto suddenly stopped him.

"Wait a moment."

Chancellor Otto shook his head and said earnestly:

"Since Splenda has declared a state of emergency, you will definitely have to go through multiple inspections on your way back."

“Check identity, verify information, answer inquiries…”

"This set of procedures will probably take quite a while."

"It's already this late, so let's not cause any more trouble for the night shift staff."

Chancellor Otto stood up, the smile on his face becoming more obvious:

"The Brunel family has many guest rooms, and they are all clean."

"Why don't you just stay here tonight and come with me to the palace to attend the imperial meeting tomorrow morning."

"This way, we can also send some...obvious signals to certain people."

Lucius:? ? ?

At this moment, Lucius could hardly believe his ears.

Is this still the old man Otto who had a sour face as soon as he arrived?

He actually invited me to stay overnight one day?

I don't care who you are, please don't get down from Otto Laoden!

To be honest, Chancellor Otto's proposal is indeed tempting.

If he appeared at the palace with the Imperial Chancellor tomorrow morning, it would indeed clearly demonstrate Chancellor Otto's attitude.

But the problem is that this signal will eventually reach Emperor Cocceus.

No, maybe the "certain people" that Otto Olden was referring to was Emperor Olden?

Alas, in the end it was Brother Lu who had to bear the pressure.

It's really stressful.

However, despite the great pressure, Lucius's attitude towards this proposal was of course -

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey!"

Fortunately, I had already told Xiao Ai in advance that I might not go home tonight.

Otherwise, that jealous little girl will turn into a resentful ghost again.

Chancellor Otto nodded with satisfaction, then waved to a maid and asked her to lead Lucius to the guest room to rest.

After saying goodbye to Chancellor Otto, Lucius followed the maid out of the reception room.

But the further Lucius walked, the more he felt something was wrong. When the maid brought him to a stop in front of the so-called "guest room", he was completely stunned.

This is not a guest room at all, it's clearly Nora's boudoir!

He's been in there several times!

"Please wait a moment."

Lucius turned to look at the maid in confusion:

"Is this a mistake? Isn't this Nora's room?"

The maid shook her head with great conviction, a meaningful smile on her lips:

"There's nothing wrong, Master."

"The Prime Minister specifically instructed you to stay in this 'guest room'."

Lucius:? ? ?

I'm happy! Good things come in pairs!

Now that things have come to this, what else can Lucius say?

He could only watch as the maid took out the key and gently opened Nora's door.

"Miss is a light sleeper, please..."

The maid raised her index finger to her lips and made a "please" gesture:

"Be gentle~"

In desperation, Lucius could only tiptoe into the room.

As soon as he entered the room, the door was immediately closed gently by the maid from the outside, and there was also a slight sound of the door being locked.