Chapter 559： invite

The afterglow of the setting sun slanted across the wide streets of Yulong City.

The pedestrians on the road were driven to both sides by the guards, but they did not dare to complain.

Because the guards were escorting a carriage slowly passing by, the flame badge on the side of the carriage clearly indicated that this was the car of the San Lorenzo family of the imperial royal family.

People can only watch this carriage drive into the gate of the imperial prime minister's private estate with curious and respectful eyes.

Baron Heidegger, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly greeted him when he saw the carriage opened, bowing and saluting:

"Your Majesty, welcome to Heidegger Manor!"

Emperor Reinhardt stepped off the stepladder, smiled at Baron Heidegger, and said, "Prime Minister, if you invite me this time, won't you prepare another sweet potato feast?"

"Of course not." Baron Heidegger stepped forward and made an inviting gesture and said, "Tonight's dinner is prepared according to the highest specifications, and you will definitely not be disappointed."

Only then did Emperor Reinhardt nod in satisfaction, and walked into the manor.

Baron Heidegger followed and said: "But your Majesty, although sweet potatoes are indeed not worthy of your identity, this crop has been grown in a large area in the northern border and the yield is extremely high. I think you may You can reconsider the suggestion of the Sonny Bachelor."

Emperor Reinhardt frowned suddenly and said: "Let's discuss this again."

Baron Heidegger didn't say much either. Obviously, this was not his real purpose for inviting the emperor to come this time.

The two walked into the banquet hall. The long table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, and the air was filled with the smell of intoxicating boutique champagne.

Only then did Emperor Reinhardt's face relax again, and he immediately sat down on the main seat.

Only then did he realize that there were only three sets of tableware on the table, and he wondered:

"Heidegger, won't your people attend this dinner?"

"They have low status and crude manners, so they won't bother your yaxing."

"Who is this third set of tableware for?"

"There is another guest coming tonight, I hope you don't mind."

"Really?" Emperor Reinhardt took a deep look at Baron Heidegger and said, "What about the others? You won't be late?"

"Of course not." Baron Heidegger said respectfully. "It's really rude not to tell you in advance, so he needs your permission before he dares to attend."

Emperor Reinhardt smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Let him come out."

Baron Heidegger clapped his hands, and the attendants in the hall stepped back. Then, an old man in a red priest's robe slowly walked in.

"Nupton?" Emperor Reinhardt raised his brows and asked in surprise, "Didn't Gregorian send you to the West?"

Cardinal Knopton stepped forward, first saluted respectfully, then sat down on the left hand side of Emperor Reinhardt, and said:

"Your Majesty, you should also be aware that I have had some unpleasant experiences with the Duke of Saint-Griand, so why bother to be boring at this time."

Emperor Reinhardt smiled clearly. Of course he knew the dark history of the other party. At the beginning, this incident was quite a big deal, and it was not a secret among the top empires.

"So, Cardinal Knopton, if you hide in the Dragon City and don't go to the west, aren't you afraid that Gregorian will be punished if you know it?"

"Scared." Punoton smiled and nodded, but there was no trace of fear on his face. "That's why I asked the Prime Minister to invite your Majesty to ask for asylum personally!"

"My shelter?" Emperor Reinhardt seemed to understand something, and said leisurely, "I may not be able to shelter you, it depends on your own strength."

Knopton immediately understood and said: "Your Majesty, I have been in Dragon City these days and have secretly visited the deacons of the church cardinal group. They all agreed that Pope Gregory played with power and misbehaviour is causing the current tension. It’s no longer suitable to continue to serve as the Pope!"

The so-called Cardinals are actually similar to the Imperial Senate. It is the highest authority of the Church. Every pope must be elected by members of the Cardinals. At the same time, the Cardinals also has an extremely important power, that is, they can treat the Pope. Impeachment.

Therefore, when Knopton claimed to have received the support of the Cardinals in silence, Emperor Reinhardt could not hide his surprise, but soon, he calmed his mind and smiled pretendingly. :

"Cardinal Knopton, now that you have the support of the Cardinals, you can just launch them to impeach Gregorian. Why do you still need to seek my asylum?"

Knopton sighed and said, "Because I am not sure to convince Paladin."

Emperor Reinhardt's heart moved, and he immediately understood Knopton's concerns.

This Paladin knight is the commander of the Knights Templar and a diehard loyal of Pope Gregory. Knopton said he was not sure to move this person. He was probably also worried that Gregory would refuse to accept the cardinal’s impeachment, and even launch it. The Knights Templar adopted force to suppress the cardinals' decision.

Therefore, Knopton came to seek the asylum of Emperor Reinhardt this time, obviously wanting to use the power of the royal family to suppress the Knights Templar and prevent Gregorian dog from jumping the wall.

Knowing this, the Great Reinhardt suddenly hesitated.

The reason why he hadn't made a statement about the murder of the Duke of St. Hilde before was because he didn't want to get involved in the struggle between the church and the North.

In his view, the church is certainly abhorrent, but the Northern Territory also needs to guard against suppression. Therefore, letting the two parties go to the dog to bite the dog is the most advantageous countermeasure.

In order to maintain a neutral attitude, he even angered Queen Midella away.

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"Cardinal Knopton, the Code of Radiance clearly stipulates that nobles shall not interfere in the internal affairs of the church. Therefore, I am afraid I can't do anything about your request." Reinhardt said with helplessness.

Knopton seemed to have anticipated the emperor's excuses, and his tone suddenly became deeper:

"Your Majesty, if you are unwilling to extend a helping hand, then I have to go to the Saint Hild family. I believe they will definitely be willing to cooperate with me to make Gregorian pay the price he deserves..."

boom!

Hearing this, Emperor Reinhardt seemed to have been poked in his throat, and he immediately put the wine glass on the table, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

Knopton didn't seem to realize that he had angered the imperial emperor beside him, and he was still taking a sip of the wine in a leisurely manner.

The hall became quiet for an instant, and only the sound of flames in the fireplace was heard.

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