8mi Chapter 205 This script is wrong
Chapter 205 This script is wrong
After Xueyue left, Richard tapped the table with his fingertips, his face expressionless.
"Oscar, I am very grateful for the intelligence you have provided on numerous occasions, which is why I treat you as a friend."
At this point, his tone became a bit somber.
"I don't think what you just said was intentionally offensive, but shouldn't you give me a reason?"
Oscar felt uneasy under the lord's gaze, sighed silently, and spoke in an extremely tactful tone:
"My lord, you may not yet know that Lord Hansong was murdered outside the Blackwater?"
He glanced at Richard, then quickly looked down, pretending to check the empty wine glass.
"His lord, Viscount Hanshan, was furious when he found out and has already declared that he will find out who did this."
Oh!
Got it...
Richard raised an eyebrow and instantly understood what the other person meant.
Baron Hansong probably informed his lord beforehand that he was going to steal the rabbit!
Now he has inexplicably died outside Blackwater Territory, and the rabbits have also disappeared. Whoever has these rabbits in their hands is the most likely suspect in killing him.
Oscar must have met Xueyan and the others when he came to Chiffon, so the answer is clear, right? That's why he said those words!
Even if Qi Feng wasn't the one who directly killed Han Song, he was still involved in this matter and was at least the biggest beneficiary!
Whether Viscount Hanshan wanted revenge for his vassal or simply wanted to retrieve the bouncing gold coins remains unknown.
He thought he had done a clean and efficient job, but he didn't expect to leave any loose ends. It seems he underestimated the importance of these rabbits in the eyes of some people.
But he didn't regret it. Since he dared to do it, he was naturally willing to bear the consequences. If he didn't even have this much spirit, then what kind of petty lord would he be?
Ah!
Richard laughed, his laughter sounding somewhat abrupt in the quiet restaurant.
"Oscar, I think you're almost as thick as chiffon cake eyes. Did you like the Silver Star Honey from last time? I'll bring you two more bottles later."
Oscar was completely stunned. He had thought that Richard would be panicked or angrily question him after learning about this.
Unexpectedly, the other party remained so calm, as if he did not take Viscount Hanshan's threat seriously at all.
Could it be that Chiffon cake is really backed by a powerful force?
But that doesn't make sense!
If Earl of the Wolf wanted to give the Snow Rabbit Clan to Chiffon, he could have done so legitimately when he took over Blackwater Territory, and there would have been no noble murder case.
Oscar opened his mouth, but didn't know how to start. He had seen Xueyue when he came before, but this time he found that Qifeng had a large group of snow rabbits.
Therefore, the advice given was only from his personal perspective and cannot represent Xuelu. I've stopped there; that's the limit.
Looking into Richard's unfathomable yet smiling eyes, he exhaled a breath of stale air, a grateful smile appearing on his face, and bowed, saying:
"It is the greatest honor of my life to receive the lord's praise and favor."
Richard's loud laughter broke the brief tension at the table.
Just then, Xueyue walked in carrying two bottles of Silver Star Blueberry Wine. Her face was still tense, and her movements when she put down the bottles were somewhat stiff.
Seeing this, Richard jokingly said, "My little rabbit, look how outrageous what that goatee just said was. Since that's the case, let him pour himself a drink."
As he spoke, he picked up a bottle of blueberry wine and threw it directly at Oscar. Oscar was startled and quickly stood up, catching the bottle steadily with both hands, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face.
Xueyue gave a soft hum, but still picked up another bottle of blueberry wine and filled Richard's glass, the grievance in her eyes gradually fading away.
Richard took a small sip and calmed himself down to consider the implications of the matter.
When Benlang slaughtered the extravagant nobles, everyone was initially angry and terrified, but later they realized that Benlang was merely carrying out the will of the royal family, so no one could criticize him no matter how cruel he was.
His plot to murder nobles in order to steal rabbits was a completely different matter, and he could easily become the enemy of all the nobles if he wasn't careful.
However, he was not worried. Although the Chiffon Legion was only at the intermediate level of transcendent, and was still a bit short of the overwhelming level of "not eating beef", it was comparable to the Wolves and Frostfodder.
What is Han Shan anyway?
I took those rabbits, fine; I killed Baron Hansong, fine; I even burned their bodies—that's giving you face. Since you insist on pursuing this matter to the end, then let's start a war!
Don't be fooled by the fact that the current lord class appears more united and harmonious; that's just an illusion created by the checks and balances among various forces after the rise of the Holy See.
Going back four hundred years, territories fought each other a lot over interests such as minerals, land, and population.
Not to mention a thousand years ago, before the Starry Sky Royal Family had even established this feudal system, the fighting was even more brutal and unrestrained.
It was practically a city or a country, with a dozen knights leading over a hundred extraordinary soldiers, fighting like they were in a village brawl. Once they won, they dared to shout that they were the chosen king.
The battlefield rules between lords were passed down from that era of war, such as not slaughtering nobles and the right to redeem defeated territories.
According to tradition, as long as a declaration of war against another territory is based on legal grounds and in accordance with the rules of war, even the Grand Duke of Frostfox has no say in the matter.
The Wolf is the best example. First, it publicly refused the lord's summons, then it declared its independence from Frostfox's command, and only then did it take action.
Regardless of how other lords viewed Run Wolf's actions, they had to acknowledge the legitimacy of his occupation of the land.
Acts like Richard's, which involve killing someone without following proper procedures, are indeed illegal.
If Viscount Hanshan invades Chiffon under the guise of revenge, Benlang, as the lord of Chiffon, can only watch and cannot intervene openly.
Conversely, since Chiffon is in the wrong, he cannot directly invade Hanshan Territory. Otherwise, the lord of Hanshan, Grand Duke Shuangmo, could intervene with the entire vassal system.
However, if Qi Feng could defeat Han Shan's army in a defensive battle, or capture Viscount Han Shan himself, he could then invade Han Shan's territory.
Once won, the war will be recognized by other lords, and Qi Feng will gain the legal legitimacy to occupy Hanshan Territory.
These are the ancient rules of warfare established by lords through blood and fire, rules that even royalty must acknowledge.
Therefore, even if Viscount Hanshan now discovers that Richard is the murderer, he is not worried at all. As long as Shuangmo doesn't intervene, he can fight her as he pleases.
Although the fact that the group of rabbits were involved in the chiffon incident could not be kept secret, especially after the opening ceremony of the city more than a month later.
However, by then, the strength of the Chiffon Legion will increase dramatically. Let alone a mere Viscount Hanshan, Chiffon will not be afraid of the entire Northern Territory combined.
Although Richard wanted to make money peacefully and did not want to make enemies, he might declare war on Hanshan directly in order to completely deter the greedy eyes hiding in the darkness!
He was not the kind of coward like Charles who would abandon his followers to save himself.
Since he chose to bring people back to Chiffon, he would stand in front of these rabbits and shield them from all the storms. This was his bottom line and his responsibility!
As for whether this will expose Qi Feng's strength, there's no need to worry. Qi Feng is already preparing to sell grain on a large scale, so appropriately demonstrating her strength is actually a good thing.
In a world with extraordinary abilities, the ultimate deciding factor is force. If you keep everything hidden, how can you expect to gain respect and recognition from others?
Because he's arrogant?
Don't make trouble.
His face shape is very standard and handsome.
...
Oscar realized that his words had already enlightened him, and that saying anything more would only be meddling in the aristocratic disputes and asking for trouble. After chatting over some blueberry wine, he got up to take his leave.
He was eager to return and report the situation in Chiffon Territory to his family, as well as this priceless light board, each of which was crucial to the subsequent decisions regarding Snow Deer Territory.
Richard didn't try to stop him. He had Xueyue bring him two bottles of Silver Star Honey and a handwritten letter, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Give my regards to Paul. As for Viscount Hanshan's matter, you Snow Deer should just pretend you know nothing about it."
"Yes, sir."
Oscar quickly agreed, carefully put the letter away, bowed again, and turned to leave. Only Richard and Xueyue remained in the restaurant on the second floor.
The snow rabbit girl, who had just been keeping a straight face, suddenly threw herself into Richard's arms, her shoulders trembling slightly.
"Thank you, sir, for your kindness in protecting my people."
Richard gently stroked her soft back with his hand, his movements extremely tender, though he was a little nervous.
This script is wrong!
She shouldn't have said something like, "I'm going to take my people away; we can't be a burden to Chiffon Territory."
Then, like a domineering CEO in a melodramatic TV series, he would say something like, "You are my darling. For you, what does it matter if I'm at odds with the whole world?"
Then, naturally, they'd have sex...
never mind...
Whether she follows the script or not, she's definitely going to have sex with someone tonight.