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"His Royal Highness Irina!"

Subconsciously exclaimed, Merinoson quickly got up from his chair. He never thought that the messenger Justinian sent to negotiate was the girl in front of him. No, to be precise, the current Highness is no longer the girl who was in the boudoir a few months ago. Irina who is standing in front of them now has another identity, that is Justinian outside the city. Wife.

The other nobles present were also taken aback. No one would have expected that Irina Dukas would come in person, but this made them a little bit at a loss. Especially the Earl Merinoson, he intended to give someone who came to negotiate a disarm, but now looking at Irina who came in person, he didn't know how to respond.

"His Royal Highness...how do you come back?" Merinoson said after a long while stammering.

While standing in the hall, Irina looked around, glanced across every face with different expressions, and finally fixed her eyes on the earl.

"It's been a long time, Your Excellency Merinoson. The last time I saw you, I was a girl from the Dukas family, and now I am the husband of my representative here to negotiate with you." Irina told Larry in front of me. The nobles of Sa’s own intentions, even though she had been psychologically prepared before, but so many eyes looked at her, she was still a little nervous, her chest was slightly up and down, and her breathing was a bit short. Irina took a deep breath and told herself that the opportunity was instant. She must take this step when she passes away. She only heard her own voice echoing in her ears. "By all accounts, you belong to my uncle's generation. When my father was there, he often mentioned you to me. The Merinoson family and the Dukas family are also considered intergenerational, and it is for this reason that I don’t want you. Go astray."

"His Royal Highness, this... where do you start?" The frightened Merinoson was completely panicked, because first of all, he was not mentally prepared, but he was overwhelmed by Irina's words.

This was exactly the effect Irina Dukas wanted, and she immediately asked further questions without waiting for the other party to react.

"Prince Theodore, the father of my father, had forged a deep friendship with you and the princes of Thessaly who attacked the Latins, and when the rebellion broke out, my father died, and you stood firmly on my side. I am very grateful for this, and I believe that you are still my father and my loyal vassal, keeping your vows, don't you think so?"

"Of course it is." The unthinking man replied firmly.

"Then why did you insult me ​​and my husband's reputation a few days ago?" Irina asked after receiving a confirmed answer from Merinoson.

Such questions echoed clearly in the hall, which made the countenance who had not reacted blankly, and his eyes flashed with confusion.

Irina continued: "My father had already made a marriage contract between me and my husband Justinian before he was alive, but he died unexpectedly before he had time to announce it, and Justinian could avenge me against the insurgents. After fighting with perseverance and blood, we were able to recover Agrinon and Thessaly. Therefore, my marriage with him was the testimony of God and the blessing of many nobles. How can anyone question? ?Your Excellency Merinoson, do you know your sins."

"His Royal Highness?!"

It was completely unexpected that the weak girl at the beginning dared to announce his guilt in it now, and Merinoson was dumbfounded for a while. Because there is no doubt that Irina has inherited the position of Prince Theodor and became his prince. Although the Roman Empire did not adhere to the so-called honor like the Latins, but the allegiance to order was not due to Constantine. The fall of the fort disappeared.

What Irina said is true, and when the messenger sent by Merinoson arrogantly demanded autonomy from Justinian in Agrignon, his charge was taken seriously.

But for this, Merinoson is also unspeakable, because he did not know that Justinian and Irina were married so soon, and at the same time he overestimated the power of the rebels. Not only did Justinian not have Instead of fighting to lose both sides, instead relying on the brilliant results to take advantage of the situation to win the recognition of the nobles. If he were to choose another time, Merinoson would never think about trying to challenge Justinian again, but it was too late to say anything. Justinian, who was on the battlefield, would never let him go.

Thinking of this, a terrible idea flashed through the earl's mind.

But what Irina said next immediately dispelled Merinosen's plan. Just listen, she said to the other nobles present: "Nevertheless, my husband and I still hope to be merciful, and are unwilling to mobilize soldiers. Therefore, the main purpose of this visit is not to punish, but to punish. I hope that Your Excellency Merinoson can make up for it in time. Since you are your vassals of Your Excellency Merinoson, you should try your best to assist and persuade him in time."

"Yes, Your Highness!" The trembling little nobleman had no place to speak, and quickly agreed with care. Obviously, Irina's remarks were not meant for them, but were warning Count Merinoson.

"Outside the city, in addition to the army of Agriñon, all the big families of Thessaly also led their troops. They all assured my husband and me that you have no rebellious heart, Your Excellency Merinosen, I believe they also believe in your ethics, and hope you won't let me down." Once again to remind the other party, Irina looked at Count Merinoson calmly and waited for his response.

"If it is true as His Highness Irina said, I am willing to go out of the city and go to His Highness Justinian to ask for his forgiveness!" Merinoson sighed in his heart~www.ltnovel.com~ He finally became rebellious. Still choose to surrender to reality.

And Irina, who had really convinced the other party, finally let go of her hanging heart. She must be careful to prevent the other party from choosing to die and kidnap her. Fortunately, the earl was still sensible after all.

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Outside the city of Larissa, in the large tent of the military camp, the Earl Merinoson, who had come out of the city to surrender, knelt down in front of Justinian, and gave a great surrender to this young boy whom he had never looked up to. Not only because of the promise, but also because he saw the huge hole shot through the wall when he left the city, so that the earl finally realized the difference in strength between him and Justinian.

No matter how reckless he is, he still has a keen sense of danger. The Merinoson family’s talent for standing in line still has some reservations in him. After seeing Justinian this time, the Earl has no previous disrespect. .

And Justinian was also relaxed and well-versed. He didn't choose to treat Merinosen likes or dislikes. He still understood the principle of buying horse bones.

"His Royal Highness, please forgive me for my rudeness and ignorance. The Merinoson family is willing to swear allegiance to you and accept all punishments." Merinoson said, still uneasy in his voice, he is still afraid that Justinian will take the opportunity to retaliate. .

But the other party's response made him finally relieved, "I forgive your faults, but the Merinoson family should abide by their vows from now on."

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In the winter of 1208, in the last few days of the end of the year, the Merinoson family of Larissa pledged allegiance to Justinian. After that, the turmoil that lasted for several years in the southern border of the empire finally subsided. The Peloponnese to Agrignon and Thessaly finally returned to the Roman order, and the empire’s road to revival has just just begun. Start.