Chapter 4 My heart is as one

After meeting with His Majesty, Hester released the news of his engagement to Christina, which as expected caused an uproar among the nobles.

Hearst's engagement with the daughter of a newly promoted nobleman represents the royal family's preference for the new nobleman. In the future, the balance between the old nobleman and the new nobleman will tip to one side, and the situation for the old nobleman will be unfavorable.

 The most disadvantageous thing for Christina may be the upcoming bridal education. Hester is not an ordinary person, and his bride cannot be an ordinary person either. Christina has to put down the industrial business she took over at home and live in the Duke's house for three months of education and training.

Of course, learning things is not difficult for Christina. She is only worried that her industrial expansion and relocation plans need to be temporarily shelved.

Christina's parents had no objection to her marrying into the Duke, as long as their daughter was satisfied; while Youl was very hurt, but he had always been sensible and understood that his sister's choice was to preserve the family.

In this way, Critina concentrated on dealing with the severe torture she received from the various tutors in the court.

Everyone thought that as a merchant's daughter, Critina probably had little education.

 But after three months, the instructors had a perfect impression of her.

Hester never expected that Clementina would be praised by the harsh tutors in the court, saying that she was a perfect and impeccable bride.

Knowing that she was smart, he didn't expect that she could be so capable. With such doubts, he went to find Christina.

 Since that skin-to-skin contact with her, Hester's contact with her was only during meal times. At other times, or when he was occupied with government affairs, or the instructor took turns to train her.

 ...

From Christina's point of view, the so-called bridal education is really simple, and it pales into insignificance compared with exam-oriented education.

The business that had been put on hold for three months could finally be resumed. She was sitting at the table thinking about it when there was a knock on the door.

The knock on the door was slightly different from the usual one from the maid. When I answered the knock, I saw that the door opened just in time, and I met Hester's eyes as he came in.

Christina was stunned for a moment, twitching the corner of her mouth and mockingly said: "I'm afraid the teacher will scold you for your etiquette, the Duke. The lady hasn't said you can come in yet."

"Lady?" Hester lowered his head and smiled softly, looking up at her sitting at the table with her chin propped up: "But I only see my bride."

 When he said this, his eyes were full of smiles, and his clear and beautiful face seemed to be full of warmth.

I'm afraid no one can bear this wave of flirtation.

Christina's heart was throbbing and her cheeks were hot. She couldn't tell what she was feeling, so she could only turn her head and look out the window pretending to be natural.

 "Can I go home? There is some business development that I need to do."

Hester walked to the table, put one hand on her side, and leaned over slightly: "Okay, but you have to accompany me to a banquet in two days. I need your help with something."

As soon as he got closer, Critina felt her whole body feel hot and itchy. She was afraid that he would notice, so she lowered her head and sighed.

Hester stared at her for a while, ran his slender fingers through her hair, held her chin, and turned it gently.

Christina only resisted for a moment and then gave up. She met his gentle gaze and bit her lip: "The Duke has many things to do, so why not go and get busy first..."

Hester raised his eyebrows slightly and gently rubbed her delicate chin with two fingers: "Your Majesty the Duke? Christina, don't you think this title is too unfamiliar to your fiancé?"

Christina felt that he was a little too much and moved his restless hand away. Hester stared at her for a moment, his eyes gentle, but his dark and deep pupils hid the domineering and unquestionable look of a superior.

Christina sighed inwardly and said: "...Hester..."

　　............

Christina returned home without informing her parents in advance. As expected, her parents were away to manage the Chamber of Commerce and her younger brother Youl went to the National College to attend classes. She didn't want to waste time on unnecessary classes, so she hired tutors.

  She changed her clothes and was about to ask the maid to help summon people from the Chamber of Commerce, but the maid knocked on the door and told her that someone was visiting.

Christina was stunned. If she were visiting her parents or younger brother, she wouldn't have to look for her. It could be seen that she was specifically looking for her.

 She had just arrived home, who could tell the time so accurately?

The maid came in with a complicated expression and hesitated to speak.

 Critina knew the situation just by looking at her appearance.

 Here comes Eli Kyle.

 The son of the prime minister, the head of the old aristocracy.

Logically speaking, the old and the new are incompatible. She and Eli had no contact with each other. A year ago, she participated in a long-distance transportation of goods by the Chamber of Commerce. Since it was her first transaction with the other party, she volunteered to go and interview the buyer.

On the way, they encountered robbers. They were numerous and possessed magical powers. The guards of their chamber of commerce could barely stop them. Cristina saw the gap and made a decisive decision, asking everyone to protect themselves and let them take the goods. Because of this incident, she gained the trust of the Chamber of Commerce, and subsequent business takeovers went much more smoothly.

However, she herself was not trained. The robbers came straight towards her and she was about to be captured. Fortunately, Eli passed by and led the knights trained by his family to save her.

Eli is blond and blue-eyed, with a slender figure. He rides a tall snow-white war horse. He is heroic and noble. His long arms snatch her from the robber's hands, protect her in his arms when she is frightened, and protect her from the light of the sword.

 One can imagine her sense of security and admiration for him at that moment.

Although Eli is the son of the prime minister, he does not have the pedantic arrogance of the old nobles. He believes that the responsibilities and rights of a noble should be dedicated to the people of the country.

 Later, Eli personally escorted them to the end of this long-distance delivery, and came specially when they returned.

 Critina and he began to develop naturally, and they were limited to meeting and chatting. Their hearts are in perfect harmony, and their understanding of each other is increasing day by day.

 But the good times don't last long...

She also anticipated how the prime minister, the head of the old nobility, would tolerate his best son being with the daughter of a mere viscount.

 The prime minister did not allow Eli to see her, and even used Eli's mother as a threat to force Eli to get engaged to a well-matched noble daughter from another family.

This relationship went as quickly as it came, but she doesn't regret meeting Eli. His excellent and kind character came from his mother, who was able to cultivate a sense of responsibility and mission for the country and the people. The time she spent with him was worth cherishing in her lifetime.

From then on, Eli was monitored by people sent by the prime minister every day. They didn't even have the chance to take the initiative to end the conflict with each other, so it ended like this.

But why...did you suddenly come to see her today?

Seeing that her young lady looked lonely, fearing that she might be thinking of something sad, the maid asked cautiously: "Miss, if you don't want to see me, I'll refuse him..."

 Reject...never see you again?

 But then she wouldn't be able to forget him.

Christina shook her head, took a deep breath, her eyes gradually became firmer, it was time to make a break with the past.

 "I'm going to see him."

living room

The tea table was filled with tea and refreshments brought by the maid, and the fragrance was everywhere. Eli stood in front of the window, looking at the sky dullly. The housekeeper asked him several times to sit down and wait, but he didn't respond at all.

The housekeeper still remembered that when he first met him, this noble young man was very polite, modest, and cheerful. Unexpectedly, after half a year, he seemed to be a completely different person.

　The person is still the same person, but the heart... is no longer there.

The door was not closed, and Critina walked into the living room and immediately saw the tall and tall man standing by the window.

He is still so handsome, with hair that shines like gold, and his handsome facial features are hidden in the shadows, highlighting a bit of mystery. The snow-white knight uniform highlights his slender figure, and his appearance and personality are also good. Well, he has almost no flaws and is impeccable.

Eli didn't turn around to look at her and remained motionless. Christina waved her hand and signaled the housekeepers to leave. The door was closed and they were the only two people left in the room.

Christina shook the hand hidden under her sleeve to relieve her tension.

 "The leader of the Knights of Kel..."

"Such an unfamiliar title was the first time we met," Eli turned his head and looked at her calmly, "Isn't it?"

　　Christina did not answer this rhetorical question and looked back at him: "Why did you come here this time?"

 Eli finally turned around and faced her. He walked slowly towards her.

 "Crytina, I thought we were on the same page."

"Master, please respect yourself. You are engaged."

"I have only met my fiancée once under the arrangement of my father. I obeyed my father in order to wait for the opportunity."

Eli's voice was always calm and consistent.

But Christina understood what he meant, but he didn't know that in half a year the heroine would shine in the seminary, Hester would go to find the heroine, and the story would develop like this, and she, Christina, would die soon. After one year. Even if you can avoid being invited and not going to the place where the heroine is doing the task, who knows where the next trap will be?

 How can she wait?

 By the time he replaces his father, she may not be alive anymore.

Christina is not without troubles. She knows what Eli did for her and endured for her, but she can't just care about herself, she wants to save the entire family.

 "My lord, the leader..."

Eli's eyes became darker and darker.

Christina's heart twitched, and she said softly: "I'm not worthy of what you do."

Eli lowered his eyes and said: "Whether it's worth it or not, I have the final say. Christina, if you really fall in love with Hester, I don't have to come and humiliate myself. But I know that you It's for self-protection. It's just that I don't have the ability to protect you."

 Eli walked up to her and raised his hand to touch her face.

Christina took a step back, and his wrist was firmly grasped by him again. With a pull, she fell into his arms again.

For a moment, Critina really wanted to just lean on him...

 But she pushed him away hard.

 She can't harm him.

Eli wanted to step forward to catch her, but a figure suddenly flashed in front of her. He blocked it with the hilt of his sword, and actually stopped Eli.

Christina was surprised: "Viscount Yaerlin! You...why are you here?"

Yarlin's clear blue pupils blinked, without turning his head or saying a word, staring at Eli with murderous intent.

 Eli frowned and put down his hand. He naturally knew that Arlin was sent by Hester to protect and monitor Christina. If he makes any changes at this time, it may be detrimental to Christina.

Eli sighed secretly. Hester was not someone he could mess with. Even if his father faced him, he would give in.

 "Excuse me, Christina." Eli looked at her deeply, reluctantly, "But my heart is always the same."