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This was completely different from what he had imagined.
He had imagined that Princess Connaught might fall in love with him, and he also thought that she would disdain Cu Chulainn and give up the marriage because she had tasted better.
But he didn't expect that the other party would actually target him.
This is really unreasonable!
So when he saw Cu Chulainn, Jiang Lu was the first to complain.
"It's all your fault! Things are getting serious now!"
Cu Chulainn quickly asked what was going on.
Jiang Lu told him that Princess Connaught planned to let Maeve change her marriage partner.
Cu Chulainn also became serious when he heard this. After spending the past few days together, he knew very well that Maeve doted on her daughter very much. Even if she asked for the stars in the sky, Maeve would find a way to pick them for her.
Maybe Maeve would really agree to this ridiculous request.
Thinking of this, Cu Chulainn couldn't help but feel guilty. After all, he was the one who asked Jiang Lu to help him settle the matter. As a result, things have become like this. If word gets out and his mother finds out, he will be severely punished as the main culprit.
What's worse is that this is bound to become another big royal scandal after Conchieber.
The news that Cu Chulainn's marriage partner fell in love with his stepfather was really shocking.
Although this is not a betrayal in essence, because it was Cu Chulainn who asked his stepfather to seduce his fiancée, it is better not to explain this kind of explanation.
"Then...then how about..."
Cu Chulainn gritted his teeth and said: "How about you make do with it? Anyway, externally it is only said that Ulster and Connaught are getting married. No one knows who is getting married to whom except within the two countries.
If it really doesn't work, we might as well make mistakes. "
"Anyway, you just don't want to marry her, right?" Jiang Lu sighed.
"Um..."
A trace of guilt flashed across Cu Chulainn's face, and he finally revealed the true thoughts buried in his heart:
"I admit that Princess Connaught is very good and very good, but my heart can no longer accommodate anyone else.
You know, I once had a wife in the Kingdom of Shadows. Not only did we not see each other for many years, but I even personally killed her son and mine.
I already owe her a lot, and I really can't do it if I'm asked to marry someone else behind her back. "
Listening to Cu Chulainn's plea, Jiang Lu was a little confused.
How can a person be so pure and awesome, making himself awesome for pure love, this is simply... this is simply me!
Jiang Lu suddenly felt the same way.
The only difference between the two of them is that Jiang Lu does it for the pure love of others, while Cu Chulainn does it for himself.
But despite this, at least the spirit of pure love is the same.
Thinking of this, Jiang Lu said with some emotion: "I didn't expect that you are also a responsible man like me."
"Really?" Cu Chulainn's brows softened, as if he breathed a sigh of relief: "So you agreed?"
"No." Jiang Lu slowly shook his head: "Although I understand you and recognize you, unfortunately, I cannot agree to your request."
"why?"
"Why?" Jiang Lu asked: "The marriage is for the alliance between the two countries, so no matter who she marries, she must be a legitimate wife.
That is to say, if you marry her, then after you become the king, even if you meet someone you like, that person can only be a princess, not a queen, otherwise it will be contempt and insult to Connaught.
It's the same thing for me. If I want to have real peace, then if I marry her, I have to be the king. Your mother can only be my mistress, but she can't have a title. Do you understand?
Nier, do you want your mother to be wronged? "
"Hiss..." Cu Chulainn took a breath.
Of course this was something he couldn't bear.
He didn't care that the country was not the king, but he saw that his mother was finally about to usher in a happy life, but when the end came, she suddenly had to be a child.
How does this work?
"No, this is absolutely not allowed!"
Cu Chulainn firmly objected.
"Right." Jiang Lu sighed: "So you should be honest from the beginning, otherwise why would there be so much trouble?"
Cu Chulainn saw that Jiang Lu had put all the responsibilities on himself. Although he felt guilty, he couldn't help but muttered: "This is indeed my problem, but didn't you agree happily at that time?"
"We're chatting like this, right?" Jiang Lu slapped the table angrily: "Am I happy? Am I not smiling helplessly?
And for whom am I sacrificing myself? Not for you? If you can do it, do you still need me to come? "
Jiang Lu was indeed a master of face-changing. Seeing that something was wrong and he was in trouble, his attitude towards Cu Chulainn changed from "This child has been filial since he was a child" a day ago to "This child is really worrying."
The angry accusation also frightened Cu Chulainn, and he lowered his head: "I'm...I'm sorry."
Jiang Lu snorted coldly, but didn't say anything more.
After a brief silence, Cu Chulainn asked carefully: "What should we do now?"
"Don't make any noise! I'm thinking of a way." Jiang Lu said impatiently.
"Um..."
At this time, Cu Chulainn was just a child who had done something wrong. In front of Jiang Lu, he could not see the majesty and evil arrogance in the eyes of outsiders.
After a while, Jiang Lu suddenly said: "Hey, I have it."
"what?"
"I thought of a remedy."
Jiang Lu narrowed his eyes and said:
"If you don't do one thing, you won't stop!"
"You don't want to assassinate Maeve and Princess Connaught, do you?" Seeing the ferocity in Jiang Lu's eyes, Cu Chulainn said helplessly: "It can't be done. I have thought about it, but Maeve's There are many druids with weird abilities around me, and those weird and special magics are exactly what I am not good at dealing with. If I can't succeed at once, I'm afraid it will cause even greater disasters. "
Hearing this, Jiang Lu stared at Cu Chulainn as if he were a monster, thinking to himself, you, a boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, why do you have such a dark mind?
Thinking like this, Jiang Lu asked: "Who said I would assassinate them? I said that I will never stop doing it, which means that I can eat them all over the world with one move. Do you understand?"
"I don't quite understand..." Cu Chulainn shook his head in confusion.
Jiang Lu had no choice but to explain:
"I plan to go and have a chat with Maeve alone to find out what's going on. If she doesn't agree to Princess Connaught's request, that would be the best. You should get married. If you don't want to deal with her, leave it to me. I'll help you. Anyway, First finalize the alliance.
If she agrees, then I can change Princess Connaught's mind, and I will naturally change her mind. You have to know that there is an old saying in the distant ancient country in the East, which is that he who understands the current affairs is a hero. I believe that all the things I am doing now With this ability, he will definitely be able to pry her mouth open! "
"Oh! That's what you mean!"
Cú Chulainn suddenly understood and was overjoyed:
"It's good if you can find a way. I also know where Maeve lives. I can take you there."
"Okay." Jiang Lu nodded, and then suddenly asked: "Speaking of which, she is your mother-in-law, right?"
"Well...if we get married, then it does count." Cu Chulainn asked in confusion, "But why do you ask this suddenly?"
"Yeah...it's okay, just warming up in advance."
"You want to say prepare?"
"Almost ready, warm up."
"You are really thoughtful." Cu Chulainn complimented, and then took Jiang Lu to Maeve's residence...
After one hour.
Queen Maeve, who had already agreed to Princess Connaught, was successfully persuaded by Jiang Luxiaozhi's sincerity and sincerity.
"What a kid! I was wondering why he suddenly changed his mind. It turns out he was hiding his good eating habits from me..."
Queen Maeve groaned.
Jiang Lu, on the other hand, held her chin, frowned and said, "Don't talk while eating."
"I know..." Queen Maeve rolled her eyes at him and shut her mouth.
Standing at the edge of the table, Jiang Lu seemed to suddenly think of something, and suddenly took Queen Maeve off the table, and then asked nervously:
"You didn't swallow just now, did you?"
"No." Queen Maeve wiped her mouth and asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"
"Oh, it's okay." Jiang Lu breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "It's a custom in my hometown that women are not allowed to eat at the table."
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......
Night falls.
The Connaught Palace was brightly lit.
Because an engagement banquet was being held in the palace at this time.
Yesterday's dinner was just a meeting between the queens from both sides to discuss marriage and alliance matters.
Of course, Dectel was very concerned about his son getting a wife. After meeting the Princess of Connaught, she was also very satisfied, so the decision was made.
Tonight is equivalent to a real engagement.
It's just that among the parties present, except for Dectel, who was smiling and in high spirits, everyone else had ulterior motives and had their own ideas.
"Are you sure it's okay?"
Cu Chulainn was still a little worried. Although Jiang Lu assured him, it was closely related to him after all, so naturally he couldn't be completely relieved.
"Don't worry, there is absolutely no problem." Jiang Lu showed a confident smile: "Although it is a step too late, Maeve has already agreed to her, but fortunately, I still turned the tide and made her change her mind."
"That's good." Although he was still worried, seeing that Jiang Lu was so sure, he couldn't continue to ask any more questions, lest he arouse Jiang Lu's dissatisfaction and worry that he would think he was questioning him.
It was during the day that Ghost Faced Fox and Heavy Cannon, who went to wander around the city and experience the local customs, returned and also said hello to Jiang Lu.
"Why haven't I seen you for a day? Where have you been?"
"I have something to do, let's go get busy."