Chapter 88 - GDD Chapter 88
“Your Highness.” Just when Prince George was thinking, a guard suddenly stepped forward, “The Duke of Rand has another message.” The guard whispered in Prince George’s ear.
Prince George’s expression was stunned and then he smiled and said, “What did he say?”
The guard glanced at Duke Wilson. For them, Lord Orlam was an acquaintance, but Duke Wilson was not very familiar.
Prince George saw the guard’s concerns and his face sank involuntarily, “Uncle Charles is not an outsider, you can say it directly!”
He said it so frankly that Duke Wilson raised his eyebrows.
“Yes.” The guard bowed his head in shame, “The Duke of Rand wants you to withdraw from the castle and announce to all the people that he has been forgiven of his sins and then he will leave England and go to Wales.”
Prince George heard this and clenched his fists. The Duke of Rand’s fief is in Wales and his base camp is also in Wales. This time, the reason the Duke of Rand urged the old king to send him to Wales for inspection was to completely eradicate him.
“I can only agree to withdraw from this floor and I can agree to the rest.” There are still many things in Buckingham Palace. If they really withdraw completely, who knows what the Duke of Rand will do.
Prince George’s generosity surprised everyone else. Even Evan glanced at him. He agreed so easily, is Prince George really so kind?
The guard was stunned for a moment, but he reacted immediately and immediately nodded, “Yes.”
The guard turned and left but Prince George smiled and said to Duke Wilson, “Uncle Charles, you don’t mind me doing this, right?
Duke Wilson’s expression remained unchanged, “This is your decision and I fully support it.”
Buckingham Palace must not be destroyed in George’s hands. Duke Rand seized George’s weakness so no matter what he says, George has to agree. Duke Wilson understands this very well.
George was very satisfied with Duke Wilson’s answer and smiled, but at this time, he finally saw Evan standing behind Duke Wilson and asked curiously, “Who is this?”
Duke Wilson pursed his lips, blocked Prince George’s gaze calmly and replied, “This is Reverend Bruce, my friend.”
“Oh.” Prince George smiled, “It turns out to be your friend.”
He has known Duke Wilson for so many years and he has never heard him mention anyone who was his friend. Prince George glanced at Lord Orlam, who nodded slightly. Nodding, Prince George said to Evan very gently, “You are a friend of Uncle Charles and so, my friend. Welcome to Buckingham Palace.”
Evan nodded politely, “I’m very honored.”
Evan’s actions were completely polite and cautious and Prince George glanced at him again. This is the only person Duke Wilson has expressed his closeness to, he doesn’t know how different this person was from ordinary people.
But with just this brief look at him, he can’t draw any conclusion. It can only be said that this young priest is too handsome. Prince George suddenly thought of something, his eyes moved slightly and he didn’t say any more.
After a while, the guard who sent the message came back with a slightly embarrassed expression.
“His Royal Highness, the duke agrees with your opinion but he hopes that you can fulfill your promise immediately and forgive him of his guilt in front of all the subjects.”
Prince George raised his expression with a smile that was not a smile on his face. Unexpectedly, at this point, Duke Rand still wants to make further requests.
“You tell him, I will let all the soldiers leave the castle and he will let the guards around him leave, and then I will take his hand and announce to all the subjects of London on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and forgive him of all his guilt.”
Prince George’s tone was very stiff, as if he was a little impatient with the Duke of Rand’s backtracking.
The guard jumped in his heart and hurriedly turned to leave.
After that, the air pressure in the corridor dropped and everyone didn’t dare to say a word because everyone understood a truth. Although Prince George usually looks very gentle, if he gets angry, there will be few people who can truly withstand his anger.
About a quarter of an hour later, the guard finally came back and the air that was almost stagnant finally calmed down a little at this time.
“His Royal Highness, the Duke agreed.” The guard’s face was filled with obvious joy.
Prince George nodded with a cold face but his brows were obviously relieved, and everyone present was relieved.
“You all retreat.” Prince George looked at the guards who were looking out of the room and said to the soldiers beside him. Lord Orlam was the first to speak, “His Royal Highness, Rand is a very cunning person. It’s too dangerous for you to be with him. Why don’t you let me stay?”
He did not agree with this quid pro quo at the beginning, but he did not dare to resist the decision made by Prince George.
Prince George looked at the guards who came out of the wing one after another, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, “No need, I still know his tricks and now that he has reached a dead end, he will never choose to die together easily.”
Duke Wilson also agrees with this very much. He and the Duke of Rand have known each other for many years and have also hated each other for many years. Because the Duke of Rand was more trusted by the old king back then, he had no choice but to leave to Delanlier to avoid disaster. He hadn’t met him for many years but he believed that with Duke Rand’s selfish character of seeking profit and avoiding harm, he would never easily perish with others. What he valued most was his life.
Prince George had already said so and no one dared to object any more, so they had to retreat one by one, while the guards of Duke Rand, seeing that they were retreating, followed with a vigilant look.
Duke Wilson, Lord Orlam and Evan were the last ones to leave. Before leaving, Lord Orlam’s brows were still wrinkled. In his opinion, a noble person like Prince George should not be left in such a dangerous situation, but he also knew Prince George very well. No one could change the decision he made. In the end, he could only sigh and leave together with the others.
The soldiers of Prince George and the Duke of Rand confronted each other, left Buckingham Palace and walked to the streets of London, and their strange actions also attracted the attention of many Londoners and they all opened from the windows to watch the strange situation on the street.
They stayed like this for about a quarter of an hour. The balcony at the highest point of Buckingham Palace finally opened. Prince George and the Duke of Rand walked out hand in hand. Prince George had a smile on his face and his golden curly hair became more and more brilliant under the sunlight, while Duke Rand’s face was a little tired and pale.
“My subjects!” He shouted at the whole of London and everyone around Buckingham Palace looked in the direction of Prince George, including all the soldiers and some officials who arrived in time, as well as some citizens who were not afraid of death.
“This rebellion is really a disaster for the whole of London.” He said in a heavy tone, “My uncle, the Duke of Rand, he abused the position my father gave him and even wanted to take the opportunity to usurp the throne. This kind of behavior is unforgivable and it is also a very painful thing for me.” Prince George’s expression was a little gloomy when he said this but the next moment, he grabbed the Duke of Rand hand again and raised it up.
“But!” He looked firm, “For God’s sake, he is my uncle, the brother of my father King Richard, the closest relative to me by blood and my elder, so I decided to forgive him for his behavior this time. Let peace come to London instead of killing, and I also hope that such a thing will not happen again, because next time, I am not sure that any kindness will come.”
After Prince George shouted these words, all the soldiers and officials cheered and they all lauded Prince George for his kindness and tolerance.
Evan stood where he was, looking at Prince George who was smiling and waving on the terrace, but he couldn’t help but exclaim in his heart. He was really a wise man. Showing his kindness and tolerance in front of everyone, and made his reputation even better. But, although the Duke of Rand has been forgiven this time, if he really wants him to die, there are too many silent methods and the Duke of Rand is just embracing the current life.
Evan glanced at the livid Duke of Rand standing beside Prince George. He should also understand this truth, but he had no other choice. It would be better to live a little longer. Otherwise, Prince George could deal with him immediately and no one will say a word.
Prince George walked into the room after the announcement. For him, this is just a show to win the hearts of the people. In the future, more people will spread the news of his behavior today and his reputation will completely resound throughout England.
A moment later, a carriage pulled out of Buckingham Palace and stopped beside Duke Wilson and Lord Orlam.
The carriage window opened, revealing the face of the Duke of Rand.
“Wilson, I really congratulate you.” His voice was very cold, looking at Duke Wilson with an expression of looking at an enemy who he could not wait to kill.
Duke Wilson looked at him and smiled, “I hope your life in Wales will go well.” Everyone knows that he will not live long in Wales, Prince George will not allow it. How could he let a person who challenges his authority live smoothly?
The Duke of Rand sneered, “My fate has come to an end, but your fate is not as good as you think. If George is really as good as he is, why would he choose to advance to London instead of saving you?”
Even at this point, the Duke of Rand did not hesitate to provoke the relationship between Duke Wilson and Prince George.
Duke Wilson didn’t mind at all and he even smiled.
“Rand, you’re such a pathetic man. If George was stupid enough to make that choice, then he doesn’t deserve to be king and he doesn’t deserve my support, because the king I want is not like you. Stupid!” He looked at Duke Rand mockingly. In his heart, the king he wants is not a stupid and kind person. What he needs is a king with means, vision and decisive decisions, but without losing his conscience. Because the rise and fall of a country cannot be sustained by good intentions, it needs long-term vision and superhuman wisdom.
Duke Rand looked at Duke Wilson, not knowing what to say for a while until the coachman began to urge him, then he closed the window and the carriage left.