019 “(Quick Travel) Meat Eating Journey” Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Western Court‧Cold Brother (7)

After a few gentle knocks, the study door was pushed open.

The man who was deep in thought raised his head and glanced at the visitor: “Edward, you are here.”

The gray-haired middle-aged man bowed down humbly: “Good morning, Master Cizer.”

“We all said that we don’t need to be so formal with each other.” Cesare waved his hand and motioned for Edward to sit on the chair below him, “I want you to kill someone for me.”

Edward’s expression did not change, and there was still a smile on his lips: “I am attentive to your instructions.”

César stretched out his hand, holding a piece of paper between his slender fingers: “Go kill Rey and do it cleanly.”

Edward was stunned: “You mean…”

“That’s right, I’m talking about the Crown Prince of Arinanan Kingdom.” Cizer frowned involuntarily at the mention of this name.

“But…he is His Majesty’s fiancé.” Edward suddenly froze, “Master, you…”

César interrupted him coldly: “Do you think that Feilengcui still needs to maintain peace on the border through marriage? Your Majesty’s marriage contract is a last resort. Besides, Feilengcui and Arinan’an will eventually fight, so why waste an opportunity for marriage? Feilengcui needs a more suitable prince.”

Yes, this is my reason, Cesare thought silently in his heart.

The reason why he sent someone to assassinate Rey was definitely not because he didn’t want his sister to marry that man.From a political point of view, this engagement is indeed inappropriate.

When Margaery was fourteen, Queen Aurelian concluded this engagement for her.At that time, Feilengcui was in the midst of internal and external troubles. The noble lords in the north were in rebellion, and neighboring countries were eyeing the border.In order to borrow Arinan’s soldiers, Aurelian had to push her daughter out.

Margaery is the Queen’s only heir, and unless she dies midway, she will definitely become the ruler of Feileng Cui.After she marries Rey, the heir she gives birth to will also inherit the throne.That is the heir with the blood of Ti Lili. After a hundred years, Fei Lengcui can change his surname to Ti Lili.

Aurelian naturally knew what King Arinanan was planning, but she really had no other choice but to make such a tiger-wolf agreement.

After that, the coalition forces of the two countries moved north, ending the three-year rebellion in one fell swoop.It was in that battle that Cesare, who had just joined the army, shined and became a rising star in Feileng Cui at the age of twenty.

After the war, the relationship between Feilengcui and Arinanan became increasingly tense.The two countries were originally of equal strength, and each had the intention of annexing the other. As early as a few years ago, there were constant wars and small battles.The marriage contract between Margaery and Rey just turned these battles from overt to covert.Poor Rey, that naive fool who has unrealistic dreams all day long. His cruel father hopes that after Margaery marries him, he will die immediately after giving birth to an heir.

Thinking of this, the cold light in Cizer’s eyes became even more intense.But Fei Lengcui cannot unilaterally break the engagement, and the only solution is to kill Rey.

“Master, is this what you really think?” Edward looked at Cizer seriously.

Edward is one of the few people who can look directly at Cesare without being condemned. Because of his special background, Cesare has not received much love from his parents since he was born. He was raised by Edward.Edward was a retainer of the Gattuso family. When Cesare was young, he was responsible for taking care of the young master’s daily life and protecting his personal safety.When Cesare grew up, Edward took over all the secret dirty work of the little master.He manages an elite assassination force for Cizer, and all enemies of Cizer are eliminated by this force.

Therefore, Edward can question it so bluntly.Seeing that Cizer was silent, he moved closer again and said, “Didn’t you make this decision because of His Majesty?”

“You want to disobey my order?” Cesare looked at him coldly.

Edward sighed: “Even if you want my life, I will sacrifice it without hesitation. But Master, have you forgotten what happened to me?”

Cesare’s father was the last Pope, Alexander V. As we all know, the Pope is a clergy and a convert to God, so he cannot have a secular marriage.So Alexander did not have a wife, but had many mistresses and illegitimate children.Among these many illegitimate children, it was Cesare who eventually inherited the Gattuso family’s territory and became the Duke of Valentino.

This was not because Alexander loved Cesare the most, but because of Cesare’s mother.

Even if Alexander was just an ordinary nobleman, Cesare’s illegitimate status would still not change.Because his mother is the Queen of Feileng Cui, and Queen Aurelian has already been married.She had an affair with Alexander and gave birth to Cesare, a child not recognized by either family.

When Cesare was young, he could only see his mother once a year.That noble woman is so out of reach, she is elegant and charming, and has the ability to attract almost all men.Even His Majesty the Pope, who was wandering among the flowers, willingly became her servant.

Few people know that Orienne and Alexander were childhood sweethearts.When Orillian was just a princess, she lived for a long time at her uncle’s house in Gattuso.At that time, she met the Duke’s youngest son, Alexander.Over time, they fell in love.Alexander regarded Aurelian as the light in his life and was willing to sacrifice everything for her.

But they did not marry, Aurelian became empress, and Alexander took on the cassock.The reason for all this is that Aurelian, who has just ascended the throne, needs someone to break into the Holy See in order to eliminate the Holy See’s control over the royal family.

Of course, Alexander was handsomely rewarded.A natural politician, he quickly climbed to the pinnacle of power and became the head of the Holy See.But this return was not what Alexander expected. He could not stand by Aurelian’s side and could only watch the woman he loved throw himself into the arms of someone else.

After that, Alexander began to live and drink, showing mercy at every turn.Pain and regret haunted him, but as long as Aurelian gave the slightest instruction, he returned to the Queen’s feet like a loyal dog and eradicated all enemies for her.And whenever he hesitates, Aurelian will use the trap of love to lure him and make him happy.

Finally, he had done enough dirty work for the Queen, and Aurelian no longer needed him.

Cesare remembered that day when Aurelian handed him a glass bottle filled with poison.

“Let him drink it, Cesare.” The woman said with a smile, “As long as he dies, you will be the next Duke Valentino. I know you will not hesitate, my dear son.” Aurelian’s voice was like a succubus that seduces the world. “You and I are the same. We both share the blood of the Esther family. Nothing is more charming than power. For this cute little guy, you can give up anything.”

“As you wish.” Cesare smiled, “Mother.”

After that, Alexander died, and so did Aurelian.When he learned of the Queen’s death, Cesare was reading a collection of poems. The poem said well——

“When you reach out to others with a dagger, you will eventually stab your own heart.”

“The poison tastes pretty good, mother.”