Mrs. Cherry hasn't had a good rest for a long time.
A thick layer of foundation covered her slightly haggard face, and a bright blush spread from the corners of her eyes. After several applications, the radiant lady appeared in front of the dressing mirror again.
The enviable fame, wealth, and power seem to fall into his own hands very quickly. It seems that as long as I am willing to speak a few thoughtful words to His Majesty the King in a gentle voice, even if I just want to reach for the stars and the moon, the leader of the country will not refuse.
Perhaps in the eyes of anyone around me, this is a happy thing.
But, in fact, she didn't come here to get these.
"Madam! Look at this gem necklace! This is a gift specially given to you by His Majesty, and he has told you to wear it tonight!" The maid on the side, who was delighted because of her master's rising status, couldn't hide her envy and longing in her tone.
Yes, these people can only see the vanity in front of them, and regard the rewards from the superiors as the most honorable surprise in their lives. Therefore, before they can express their joy, they naturally feel honored for themselves.
Mrs. Cherry smiled flatly.
"I haven't done anything for Your Majesty. These gifts really make me feel ashamed..."
"No." A calm and proud voice came from the direction of the door. "As long as you stay by my side from now on, you will have made a great contribution to the kingdom."
Upon hearing these words, Mrs. Cherry's eyes moved slightly.
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Palace banquet hall.
"Wayne, come to me quickly. I'll introduce you to some friends."
As soon as he stepped onto the soft and thick carpet in the banquet hall, Wayne was immediately spotted by the sharp-eyed Chairman Harold.
With a slight nod to his mother and Chris beside him, Wayne casually took a wine glass stacked on the table and walked towards Harold across the crowd.
As the chairman of Qingxi Academy, the kingdom's business card, Harold has a very high reputation in all walks of life. Of course, such an occasion is indispensable for people to gather around him.
"Everyone, please allow me to introduce you formally. This is my junior brother's proud disciple and the current president of our Qingxi Academy Lily Club, Mr. Wayne Winche!"
He looked in high spirits and glowed.
I tied myself onto the boat without any explanation. Is it going to be fully used so soon?
Wayne cooperated with an awkward but polite smile and raised his glass to everyone present.
Scanning his eyes, Wayne realized that most of these people were from well-off families. Surprisingly, Marquis O'Neill, with whom he has had a lot of contact recently, was also present.
As soon as he saw Wayne, he said in a loud voice with great joy: "Chairman Harold, Chairman Harold, should introduce a hero like Master Wayne to everyone earlier."
Hearing Marquis O'Neill's unabashed compliment, Harold looked a little surprised for a moment.
Ignoring Harold beside him, Wayne followed O'Neill's words naturally.
"I'm just an ordinary student at Qingxi Academy. If I can become a pillar of the country like my father in the future, it will be a great honor."
"Master Wayne, you are so humble." Somehow, Marquis O'Neill suddenly brought the topic to Finance Minister Franz. "Speaking of which, Minister Franz seems to be preparing to significantly reduce fiscal expenditures recently..."
As soon as the conversation started, everyone around him couldn't hold back his opinions and began to complain one after another.
"Although Your Excellency Franz is extremely capable, he values money too much. If you don't invest enough, how can you reap considerable results?"
"That's right! Not only has the kingdom's military expenditure been reduced year after year, there are recent rumors that even Qingxi Academy's expenditure will be reduced. This is really too much!"
"Well, it would be great if Minister Franz could be as far-sighted as Duke Elliot."
Under the verbal criticism of these people, Wayne suddenly realized that something was wrong.
These people...don't think they can gain favor from themselves by criticizing Franz?
At this moment, a strange feeling suddenly came from behind.
Before he could turn around, Franz Edgeworth's rather annoyed voice came from behind: "Gentlemen, since you have such strong opinions on me, how about we go to His Majesty to argue?"
Wayne gritted his molars helplessly and cast a dissatisfied glance at Harold.
Harold, on the other hand, had the expression of an outsider waiting to see a good show, as if he had no consciousness of dragging Wayne into the water.
The people who had just spoken righteously fell silent for an instant, and some people even intentionally or unintentionally cast their eyes on Wayne, vaguely surrounding him in the middle, as if they were led by his opinions.
Wayne knew now was not the time to back down, so he could only chuckle. "Your Excellency Franz, since you have become the knife in His Majesty's hand, why should you severely criticize the resentment of the fish under the knife?"
To be honest, Wien actually supports reducing fiscal expenditures.
By the way, it would be better if these extravagant and wasteful royal expenses could also be cancelled.
The lights in the banquet hall were so bright that it was a bit dazzling. Mr. Franz, the important minister of the kingdom, felt that his luck was particularly unlucky today.
If he hadn't suddenly wanted to take his daughter to discuss academic issues with the chairman of Qingxi Academy, he wouldn't have appeared on this unwelcome occasion.
If he hadn't heard the annoying name of Elliot Winche, he wouldn't have been able to interrupt.
Now that the people around him are putting him between himself and the younger member of the Wenche family, asking him to come forward to deal with him...it seems that he has lost his value a bit.
Franz narrowed his eyes and stared at the boy in front of him.
He has a tall and straight figure and a handsome appearance. He looks like a young man with the youthful spirit that a young hero should have.
But unlike those young birds seen in the past, his appropriate response was not immature as is often seen in fledglings. On the contrary, it is too mature.
For a moment, Franz was a little unsure of how to answer him.
On the other side, what caught Wayne's eyes before Franz's slightly fat figure was the slightly sullen face of Song Li.
Under her gaze, Wayne felt more embarrassed than ever.
"Mr. Franz, Miss Songli, good evening." He tried his best to ignore Songli's gaze and only focused on Franz's face.
Franz has fair skin, a short beard on his chin, and wears a dark dress with a red tie at the collar. It should be said that they really deserve to be a father and daughter. The arrogant look he raised his chin high to look at himself was exactly the same as Song Li's usual posture.
"Mr. Wayne Winche, I thought you were so busy with your affairs that you wouldn't have time to gossip behind other people's backs." Song Li sarcastically said.
