The leader of the bandit attack has been found. After being imprisoned in a dungeon, he was poisoned by the jailer who fanatically admired the regent.
The letter sent by the princess contained many official modifiers and words of concern, and An extracted these two pieces of information.
It sounds like enough news to make the theater troupe breathe a sigh of relief, but it's hard for Ann to think so.
The person who was imprisoned by the princess was the former head of the Imperial Capital Guard.
When he was in the imperial capital, An met many nobles, big and small, and happened to have a chance encounter with this one. He is an unsmiling middle-aged man, who is strict and solemn in his clothes, words and deeds. Except for the fact that he seemed a little flustered when he came to meet him for the first time, he is a very soldier-like person.
After confirming An's identity, he never bothered her again.
Compared to an ambitious officer, he struck Ann more like a man with an old-fashioned personality who admired the regent. He even stuttered when they first met, like a child who couldn't speak in front of his elders.
This nobleman is an active military officer and has a large number of troops in his hands. It would be reasonable to say that he secretly recruited people or secretly raised private soldiers, but his first impression on An was not like someone who would send people to attack civilians.
What's more, he seems to belong to the regent faction, and he is serious and serious, so there is no need to kill An.
An is somewhat confident in reading people.
If he is not the mastermind behind the scenes, then he is being used as a shield by someone with a higher power... Or is it that the mastermind behind the scenes is taking the opportunity to exclude dissidents?
In this case, it is not surprising that the first batch of bandits who were used as bait would reveal clues. It was completely intentional by the other party!
The unidentified assassination after he was imprisoned was to silence him and fully implement the charges. The so-called jailer who respected the regent was a complete scapegoat.
The letter didn't mention the jailer, but if you assassinate a noble, even if you are a noble prisoner, you will probably die without getting an order.
This is so similar to using human life as bait!
An gritted his teeth.
If the nobleman who died tragically in prison was unjustly accused, it means that the real black hand has unimaginable power in the imperial capital. Maybe even the princess and Leonhardt are kept in the dark.
...It’s normal, the two of them are just children.
As for the princess Liliana and the imperial guard captain Leonhardt, these two people were not placed on the suspicion list at all.
Although the time spent with them cannot be said to be long, An can feel that they are not very sophisticated people. Liliana is outspoken and cute, with a willful and coquettish personality that is common among girls of her age. Leonhardt is very talented and already behaves like an upper-class person, but currently there is still a lack of polish in many areas.
And even if they are really hostile to the theater troupe, there is no need to be secretive. Given the location of the two of them, if they really got serious, it would be impossible for the theater troupe to leave the empire's territory.
Another point is that An Neng can see in Leonhardt a sense of helplessness in a high position.
An knew that the face under Leonhardt's mask was very similar to that of the princess. The two were probably related by blood. During the time when he had calm contact with them, it was not difficult to find that Leonhardt was protecting the carefree Liliana at every turn.
People of the same age with other identities would still be living carefree under the wings of their parents. But they have to shoulder the responsibilities and pressure of the royal family.
Compared to the names Liliana and Leonhart, An still prefers the names Ling and Lian.
Ann's fingers tapped on the stone table.
After all, if the regent was still there, why would there be so many idiots!
An has some resentment towards this person.
Being recognized as someone else by someone or many people would make anyone feel resentful, not to mention that An also faced a lot of trouble because of it...
The current situation in the empire is that there are people with evil intentions who want to secretly carry out small tricks without telling the princess and the captain of the Imperial Guard.
I'm afraid there will be chaos in the future, so you have to be careful.
The most troublesome thing is the person who wants to kill us...
Thinking of this gangster, An couldn't control her emotions.
It would be great if he could die...
"hiss--"
An suddenly felt a sting in his eyes.
This is not the first time.
Whenever he thought of the attack on the theater troupe, his eyes would throb inexplicably.
"What happened to the eyes?"
An felt her shoulders being pressed gently.
He tried to open his eyes and saw Liu Ge's worried eyes.
"Something must have entered." An reached out and rubbed his eyes a few times, "It's much better now."
Liu Ge's tone and expression were very indifferent, but An knew that she was caring about him.
An has long known that Sister Liuge, who has always been quiet, is actually the most caring person.
The place where he is now is the current residence of the theater troupe. There happen to be stone tables and stools here, so it was set up as a place for everyone to rest from the beginning.
In their free time, everyone comes here to drink tea, play, and pass the time.
An only thought that Liu Ge came to rest after finishing his own business.
Liu Ge lifted up her skirt slightly and sat next to An: "What were you thinking about just now?"
What makes An a little strange is that Liu Ge's eyes always stay on him.
Maybe you have something to say.
An Yang held up the letter in his hand and said calmly: "I think we are really cared about by Her Royal Highness. We also received a lot of care when we were in the imperial capital."
He didn't want Liu Ge to know what he was thinking.
Liu Ge said nothing and looked at An quietly.
An held back a trace of panic in her heart.
"...That's right." Liu Ge withdrew his gaze and picked up the kettle on the table.
An secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Liuge poured a glass of water and handed it over, then poured another glass for himself.
"Ah, thank you." An took it and said thank you.
Liuge didn't respond and took a sip of saliva.
Everyone in the theater troupe had long been accustomed to Liuge's style, so An didn't pay attention and started drinking by herself.
"Don't want to say it?"
An almost choked, and quickly raised her head, and was surprised to see Liu Ge's expression becoming more helpless.
"...Sister Liuge, what do you mean?" Although An appeared to be silent, she was actually frightened, and her movements of wiping her mouth were a bit unnatural.
He knew that Liuge was considerate and could easily detect other people's moods, but he didn't expect that he would be seen through at a glance.
Are my acting skills so bad?
An could no longer contain the fluctuations in her heart.
"Don't you know?" Liu Ge sighed softly.
Picking up the cup again and taking a sip, Liu Ge didn't insist on asking. He hesitated and changed direction.
"...Have you heard about my affairs?"
Hearing Liu Ge's tone become deeper, An restrained her emotions and nodded.
He heard his sister talk about Liu Ge's past.
Liu Ge's parents died in a fire when she was young. She had a bright future and was depressed for a long time. Although she later revived because of a love affair, she never expected that the person she liked turned out to be a sanctimonious scumbag and the culprit of the fire that killed her parents.
Anyone else would have probably never recovered, but Liu Ge survived. What's more valuable is that her character is still so gentle and has not been distorted.
An admired Liu Ge for being so strong. He couldn't imagine whether he would be able to come out of the same thing.
I'm afraid not.
"Don't look at me like that."
An's unabashed admiration made Liu Ge burst into laughter.
Liu Ge, who rarely spends time alone with An, couldn't help but want to tease him: "Fortunately, you don't look at me with pitiful eyes, otherwise I would be angry."
Under the melting iceberg is a beauty that confuses all living beings. Liu Ge, who rarely shows off her face, can definitely be said to be a charming person when she smiles.
If it weren't for the fact that his painting skills weren't up to par, Andu would have wanted to paint this scene.
"How could it be, Sister Liuge, your strength is something that many people should learn from." An shook her head seriously, "It's the people who pity you that have the problem!"
Those who encounter misfortune may need help, but they definitely do not need pity. Especially for those who have survived misfortune alone, pity is actually an insult.
If you say something pitiful to others in front of them, if you don't get beaten, that's because they have a good temper!
A good and attentive boy.
Liu Ge's eyes were full of smiles.
So we are the best theater company in the world!
Liu Ge's smile gradually came under control. She didn't come here to be complacent. She quietly suppressed the excitement in her heart and recalled the past again.
His tone lowered unconsciously: "...Actually, I'm not that strong a person."
An was a little confused, but he didn't ask without asking, but listened carefully.
"that person……"
Thinking of the past, the corners of Liu Ge's eyes twitched unnaturally. It was not a good memory, and she couldn't completely let go of it now when she mentioned it, but she still controlled her emotions well.
"He is the lord's son. After the incident was exposed, although he was driven away and although the lord broke off the relationship on the surface, privately, the lord was still supporting him."
"That man still lives in a beautiful house and is still looking for lovers everywhere as before."
The more Liu Ge spoke, the more An could sense some turbulent emotions beneath her calm appearance.
An wanted to stop her from remembering, but was stopped first.
Liu Ge put down his raised hand: "When I first learned about this, I was very strange."
"Why is he living so well?"
"How come he can still live a richer life than many people and still smile so happily after hurting so many people and causing so many deaths?" Liu Ge's eyes seemed to be filled with confusion. Reflecting the flames, "Unconsciously, when I think of him again, there is only one thought left in my mind..."
"I'm going to kill him!"
"I want that person to try what it feels like to be a victim of a fire!"
An unconsciously held her breath.
He didn't expect Liu Ge to have such a crazy idea.
Just listening to Liu Ge's narration made An feel shuddering.
But after thinking about it for a moment, he didn't have any sympathy for the person Liu Ge was talking about, but he was just a little worried about Liu Ge.
"This idea is not a whim. I spent a long time preparing and finally collected a lot of very flammable materials." Noticing An's expression, Liu Ge controlled his emotions again, "Don't worry, I'm here now. , doesn’t it mean I didn’t succeed?”
Ann didn't know if she should breathe a sigh of relief.
Unconsciously reaching out to touch An's hair, Liu Ge continued: "After confirming his address, I was about to go back to get something, but I saw the security team surrounding the house where he lived, saying they wanted to arrest him. "
"He resisted and was beheaded on the spot."
"Later I heard that his lord father was also punished in the end for allowing his son to kill civilians indiscriminately."
He deserves it.
Ann thought of it naturally.
This word is quite appropriate.
Liu Ge looked at An: "I was at a loss at that time. I didn't know what I should do next, and I didn't have the heart to find out why he committed murder. But now I think about it, if that person could live peacefully, That’s weird.”
"Because I had nowhere to vent my anger, I almost did something dangerous."
Liu Ge did not mention her suicide attempt, she only said that she did not kill the person with her own hands.
"I was a little regretful at the time for not being able to take revenge with my own hands... But now, I am very lucky to have that coincidence. Because of this coincidence, I met everyone in the theater troupe." Liu Ge put his hands on his chest, immersed in Among the good memories, "I cherish the present days very much. Looking back on the past makes me feel scared."
Liu Ge stopped here and did not continue speaking, but An had slowly understood what Liu Ge wanted to express from her expression and what she described.
She was using herself as an example to advise me not to act impulsively and do something I would regret.
An unconscious smile appeared on the corner of An's mouth.
The care from her companions made An's heart very warm.
"I'm also very lucky to be able to join the theater troupe and get to know Sister Liuge."
An said this with an unprecedented high emotion.
Sister Liuge, don't worry, I won't do anything impulsive, and I won't make anyone sad.
A relieved smile appeared on Liu Ge's face.
Nothing else matters, as long as everyone in the troupe is doing well!
The worries disappeared, and Liu Ge felt much more relaxed.
"Ah, I almost forgot. Just now, Sister Meike said it's almost dinner time and asked me to find you."
"Well……"
