Chapter 637: Night Raid (Part 1)
Chapter 637: Night Raid (Part 1)
Royal Mail: "Good News, The Nightingale and Lion Will Soon Be United"
Critic's Gazette: "The New King's Wedding, Princess to Succeed the Throne After the Royal Wedding"
New Industrial Times: "Princess's Wedding Approaches, Several Sectors to Expect Positive Developments"
Corner Street Journal: "Countdown, The Century Wedding is Just 19 Days Away!"
The Sun: "Who Plucked the Royal Rose? A Look at the Groom's Past Affairs"
"..."
In the middle of the night, Lyon knocked on his neighbor's door, borrowed some recent newspapers, and was caught off guard by the exaggerated headlines.
Good news, I'm getting married soon.
Bad news, I might be the last one to know.
"?"
Seeing Lyon's bewildered expression, Anna, puzzled, couldn't help but ask softly:
"Brother? What's wrong? Are you not ready yet?"
"..."
Is it that I'm not ready? I didn't even have a chance to prepare!
After his mouth twitched a few times, Lyon couldn't help but speak with a speechless expression:
"Princess... Veronica... How did she tell you that I agreed to marry next month?"
"Not exactly..."
Noticing Lyon's expression, Anna realized that there was a slight difference between what she understood and the truth. She blinked and then exclaimed in surprise:
"Veronica said that she originally felt the progress was too fast, and with so many big and small matters to attend to recently, she hoped to spend more time with you... more time together before considering marriage.
But you were very anxious, worried that she might have other plans, so you kept urging her. Then, after returning from this business trip, you gave her an especially precious gift, which touched her deeply...
In any case, seeing your concern, she had no choice but to agree to your proposal... um... She also said that I should talk to you when I have time, to reassure you that you don't need to worry, as she will always have only you in her heart."
"..."
After hearing a retelling that couldn't be more different from the truth, Lyon's mind went blank for a moment, and he couldn't speak for a long time.
Noticing Lyon's change in expression, Anna couldn't help but ask worriedly:
"Brother... Did you two argue?"
"..."
We didn't argue before, but I really want to argue with her now! "It's nothing... We just had a little misunderstanding, and it'll be fine once we talk it out."
Facing his sister's worried gaze, Lyon held back for a moment but ultimately didn't say anything. Instead, he forced a kind smile.
"I'm a little tired, I'm going to bed first. You should rest early too."
"Mm... Then you go to bed first..."
After a concerned glance at Lyon, Anna, who was usually gentle except when disciplining her children, didn't press further. Instead, she spoke softly:
"Brother, I know... I know I've never been in a relationship, but I've heard from others that the most important thing when two people are together is communication.
Veronica has been very busy recently, and every time she comes to see you, she looks exhausted. It's true that she might not have been considerate enough in some aspects, but she definitely cares about you. If you have any misunderstandings, communicate them, and maybe you'll be able to resolve them directly."
"..."
Not wanting to admit that he had been deceived, Lyon mumbled incoherently before yawning and entering his bedroom. In the instant he closed the door, he climbed out the window without hesitation, crawled down the building, and then sprinted towards the palace.
The Princess's Indignation! An immediate response is necessary!
Although... Princess Veronica isn't exactly unlikable, and in a certain sense, she's not a bad choice for marriage, but to be blindly bound to her in this haphazard manner is still somewhat strange! This is absolutely unacceptable!
...
It was late at night...
Glancing at the clock on the wall, which had already struck twelve, the female official couldn't help but yawn, quickly covering her mouth. She forced herself to stay alert and handed the documents awaiting signature to Princess Veronica.
"Your Highness, this is the budget proposal returned by the Ministry of Finance.
They believe the kingdom's finances are currently strained, and directly approving the construction of a new industrial park would be too costly. They suggest dispersing some scholars and workers from the Kelor Kingdom into the kingdom's existing industrial system..."
"That would be like making a wedding dress for them."
Taking the budget proposal from the female official, Princess Veronica wrote a response with slightly uncivilized wording. She then waved over an attendant from the other side and calmly instructed:
"Draft a reply stating that the kingdom's current industrial system cannot easily accommodate the Kelor Kingdom's technology and processes. While this might save expenses, it would dismantle the Kelor Kingdom's originally efficient industrial model.
Furthermore, dispersing the Kelor Kingdom's talents would hinder the kingdom's ability to absorb the newly acquired technology. After all, the core of industrial development is always scale and..." She paused, reconsidering her words. "Never mind the reply. Draft an order instead. Note down the general idea."
After furrowing her brows in thought for a few seconds, Princess Veronica slowed her speech and dictated:
"According to the new bill recently passed by the Upper House, the Ministry of Finance, without proof of significant flaws in the proposal, should first cooperate in promoting the proposal's operation. They can then raise queries after verification. Until then, they are not to arbitrarily return my budget proposals.
This rejection, which completely goes against the spirit of the new bill, not only delays the time needed for the kingdom's development but also intentionally increases internal friction. It is a crime against the kingdom and all its citizens. Therefore, I am issuing a reprimand to the Budget Bureau of the Ministry of Finance..."
After expressing her "do or get out" sentiment with more elegant phrasing, Princess Veronica handed the completed response to the female official. She then requested:
"For future documents from the Ministry of Finance, please review them carefully. If they continue to abuse their power to seek personal gain from the kingdom, reject and return them immediately, and handle it as we did today.
If similar situations persist, don't hesitate. While rejecting, simultaneously send a letter to the Inspection and Audit Departments, requesting an investigation into the individual... Are there any other documents awaiting signature?"
"Yes!"
After noting Princess Veronica's instructions, the female official quickly handed over another document she had prepared earlier and introduced it:
"This is a note from the Northern Kingdom. They wish to send the former king's sister to attend your wedding with Prince Lyon."
"I see..."
Upon hearing the words "wedding" and "Lyon," Princess Veronica's expression softened momentarily, but she quickly regained her stern demeanor. She dictated:
"Reply with a refusal! If the Northern Kingdom insists on sending a representative, only allow a diplomatic minister of the first rank to attend. Higher-level diplomats are refused entry!"
(End of Chapter)
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