in the name of the queen

Chapter 30 Let’s hide it from the Queen together
  "There are so many?!"

Sylph's face was covered with frost, and her slightly trembling gauze could not hide her murderous intent.

Justice Minister Alban was very efficient and completed the case in just three days.

Lori himself committed suicide on the spot and could ignore it. But he had done all kinds of bad things and made a lot of money. For a while, he couldn't tell how much illegal income he had. In line with the principle of prompt and severe punishment, Alban disposed of all his family property as illegal income.

Except for a small amount of basic living expenses left for the family, the rest was confiscated.

After all, Sussex is a country ruled by law. Alban did not kill everyone. He just exiled the Lowry family to the bitter cold land of Locke Province in the north of the empire (referring to the brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, etc. of the Lowry family, which have nothing to do with the aristocratic father-in-law's family). ).

This place is located in the Arctic Circle and is covered with ice and snow all year round. One out of ten people who enter is considered lucky to come out alive.

Albon was still kind and gave Lori's family a chance.

Whether they can grasp it or not depends on God's blessing.

In addition, other persons involved in the case were also uprooted and arrested.

In view of the bad influence caused by the Tamas Gang openly gathering people to commit crimes in the Imperial Capital, Alban proposed to launch a special cleaning operation within the Imperial Capital to crack down on gang members.

Sylph was in a good mood, so she naturally agreed readily.

Just when she thought the matter was over, Alban took out another report from his pocket and presented it to her.

"Your Majesty, the amount of stolen money seized by the persons involved in the case is too huge. If it is disclosed truthfully, it will cause great damage to the country's image. I suggest that this report be used to close the case."

Sylph took a quick look and found that the content of this report was basically the same as the previous one, except that the amount of stolen money was much smaller.

This amount does not seem so appalling.

What to do with the concealed money?
  Seeing Sylph silent, Alban took half a step forward and said in a low voice:
  "Your Majesty, you are not yet in charge and cannot use the treasury at will. However, there are still many places where you need money. Please accept the money and don't let it go to waste."

"Is this appropriate?" Sylph wanted to refuse flatly, but the words turned around.

Teacher Luo Lan once said, don’t panic when something happens, check the other person’s attitude first.

The Minister of Justice ranks relatively low among the cabinet ministers, and his power is limited to legal matters.

It seems he wants to make progress.

Roland often uses this word, and it is really appropriate when you think about it carefully.

Who doesn’t want to make progress?

She also wants to be a queen with real power, and she also wants to survive the battle with Sophia.

Although Sir Alban is not a moral model, it is better than going against her.

Sylph looked at Alban with a pleasant look, an idea flashed in her mind, the corners of her mouth raised and she said slowly:

"Mr. Alban, the cleaning operation requires funds. You can use the money to do things."

"Since this money comes from darkness, it is good to use it to dispel darkness."

She raised her hand and said softly but firmly: "I have remembered your loyalty and diligence. Go ahead."

Alban was stunned.

He knew the Queen's financial situation.

She could not use the treasury for the time being, and her internal funds had been squandered by the old emperor, so she was very short of money.

Are you unwilling to accept this kind of offer of help in times of need?
  Alban's face looked particularly ugly.

Sylph saw his thoughts and comforted her softly: "Mr. Alban, you don't have to think too much, just do the work, I will see it all."

Since Sylph said so, Alban no longer persisted, so he had to put away the second report and leave.

After meeting Alban, Sylph's work was also over.

Cabinet ministers rarely come to see him, only teachers often come.

Although Alban is greedy for money, he has outstanding business ability and is a useful talent.

After staying in the small study for a while, Walder came to the palace to give her a routine report.

After listening to the teacher's report, Sylph didn't say much, she just said, "I understand."

She couldn't interfere with the cabinet without reason. It was okay to ask Alban to do something, since she was also a party involved.

I'm afraid he will be impeached if he directs the work of the cabinet.

After Walder finished speaking, Sylph smiled and told the teacher what Alben had reported today. She looked at the teacher with her chin in her hands slightly proudly, waiting to be praised.

Walder looked at Sylph blankly, and after a long time he slowly said:
  "Your Majesty, you mean that you gave him all the more than 13,000 pounds of stolen money that Alban gave you as a gift?" "Yes, Sir Alban worked tirelessly, so he must be rewarded. I have no money, so why not?" Just give him this money. Then he will definitely be grateful and act faithfully."

Walder stared at Sylph blankly, his vision went dark, and the world began to spin.

He had always known that this child was a blank slate in politics, but being so blank still made him feel helpless.

Can such a pure child really do it in the dirty political sewage?
  The mentally and physically exhausted Walder could no longer hold on and fell down.

With quick eyesight and quick hands, Sylph grabbed the teacher and held her in the chair.

This time she had experience. She summoned the court physician immediately, then turned into Count Sif while avoiding the eyes of others, got on the carriage and ran away.

You don’t need to think about it to know that you got this question wrong, or even got zero points.

But she still couldn't figure out what she did wrong?
  Teacher Roland, do you have an answer?

Earl's Palace.

After hearing Sif's reenactment, even though he tried hard not to laugh, Roland couldn't help but slap the table and laugh.

Sif was a little annoyed.

Is it that funny?

It seems this time it was really wrong.

She bit her lip, stared at Roland and said word by word: "Have you laughed enough? This is an offense to the Queen!"

"It's indeed offensive, but you won't complain to her."

"You!" Sif was choked and speechless.

She had no choice but to change the subject and continued to ask: "Her Majesty the Queen has been educated since she was a child to be an elegant and noble lady. Isn't it strange that she doesn't understand politics?"

"That's not true, but His Majesty's ability to accurately select the zero-point answer among all the answers is considered a rare talent."

"Roland, don't go too far. Even if I don't complain, she might know."

Perhaps because she felt that this sentence was inappropriate, Sif quickly changed the topic, "Then tell me the answer quickly, I have to go to the palace to answer her."

Roland suppressed his laughter with difficulty and said softly: "Did my behavior just now offend Her Majesty the Queen?"

"It's good that you know." Sif bit her lip.

"You are the most trusted minister of the Queen. If you don't report me, does that mean there is a little secret between us that is hidden from the Queen?"

Sif nodded with a strange expression.

Did you hide it?
  Roland clapped his hands lightly and said seriously: "Look, does the relationship between us become much closer this way?"

Sif was stunned and looked at Roland blankly, her face changing slightly.

She is a political idiot, but not an idiot.

Of course she understood what Roland meant.

Albon wanted to build trust beyond the monarch and his subjects by sharing the spoils with the queen.

As long as Sylph accepts it at that time and the alliance is established, he will become Sylph's wedge into the cabinet.

If there were just a few more people like this, this game of seizing power might change from a version of overseas development to counterattack the imperial capital to a version of a power struggle in the imperial capital.

A thought can make a world of difference.

Roland's words woke up Sif. She looked ugly and said faintly: "Then Your Majesty has missed an excellent opportunity. Should you look for Alban again privately?"

"That's not necessary."

Roland didn't want to send back his scolding of the Queen.

The deed has been done, how can there be any medicine for regret? You can only improvise.

What's more, a compromised power structure only delays the problem, with endless hidden dangers.

He said solemnly: "Your Majesty did the right thing. If you accept Alban, he will probably be the future chief minister of the cabinet. Is that okay?"

"It's better to keep such people as enemies."

Roland smiled and comforted Sif, but swallowed the second half of his words.

It’s just that the Minister of Justice will be His Majesty’s mortal enemy from now on.

(End of this chapter)