Long live Joachim

Chapter 85: Release of Love Under the sunset, in front of the main gate of the Irish Royal Palace, Xia Shu led several attendants to wait quietly. The king personally welcomed him, but there was no grand procession of drums, music, or guards surrounding him. Coupled with the vibrant and beautiful scenery around him, it highlighted the extraordinary nature of the ruler of this country. Except for the front guard vehicles, the vehicles carrying VIPs are parked in sequence at the porch. The scene of German Princess Louise and British Princess Mary appearing hand in hand is quite rare. It should be noted that in terms of global influence, the flourishing but still shallow German Empire and the declining but still powerful British Empire undoubtedly rank among the top three, with comprehensive national strength surpassing other European countries. The only princess of Germany and the eldest princess of Britain are still unmarried, and they are undoubtedly the dream objects of young nobles in various royal families. Accompanying the German princess and the British princess in the car was a young woman without noble titles. She wore a light colored chiffon and a lace long dress with a white background and blue border. Under the skirt, a pair of elegant and lovely white leather shoes could be faintly seen. Her face was still thin, and her skin was fair and rosy, showing a healthy complexion. When Xia Shu greeted her, the focus of her attention was no longer on herself. Princess Mary of England smiled and said, "Look, Your Majesty, I have brought the charming person you have been longing for to you. How can Your Majesty thank me for such a generous gift Xia Shu smiled and didn't answer. Instead, she turned around to face the person who had been haunting her. Unconsciously, she touched her nose and said softly, "Um... beautiful Miss Hill, welcome to our palace The war has long ended, and the direct conflict between Britain and Ireland has become a thing of the past. The vast majority of Europeans enjoy and cherish the current sunshine of peace. In such an era, the long lost smile finally returned to Charlotte's face. She looked up at Xia Shu with a beautiful smile and said, "Your Majesty, your place is truly beautiful, as beautiful as a garden in a fairyland When I was very young, I dreamed of having such a palace, and now... at this moment, it is finally perfect Xia Shu used implicit language in two sentences in a row, which unrelated people may not know, but Princess Louise and Mary saw it in their eyes. Seeing his elder brother staring intently, he had already lost his composure on such an occasion. The former quickly reminded him, "Your Majesty, can we catch up later Xia Shu finally restrained his thoughts and exchanged greetings with other distinguished guests from the UK. The more than 200 guests who came with the ship mostly stayed directly at the hotel, with only the most prestigious group of over 20 receiving an audience from the King of Ireland. Robert Hill retired as a Rear Admiral and was the designated heir to the Hill family, making him one of them. I have been looking forward to your arrival in Ireland, fortunately this day did not make me wait too long, "Xia Shu said, holding General Hill's hand. General Hill's face remained calm, but his eyes showed a strong admiration: "You have achieved your original ideals, Your Majesty. Ireland is governed very well, far beyond my expectations. The Irish people are so lucky to have a king like you Xia Shu said in a humble Western style, "It was the great Creator who arranged everything, and all I did was follow the will of the Creator General Hill nodded and then said, "My father entrusted me to convey his highest personal respect to His Majesty In the East, this is a common polite greeting, which may not necessarily be true, but in the West, it is often a matter of instruction. Xia Shu was slightly surprised, but then relieved. Duke Hill served his entire life in the military, fulfilling his duties and loyalty. Unfortunately, his last battle ended in failure and surrender, and he was unable to receive an honorary promotion upon retirement. However, everything has its two sides, as he successfully brought tens of thousands of British soldiers and Canadian troops out of Dublin. Duke Hill received recognition and praise from the majority of the British people, and was awarded the highest medal by the Canadian government. The Nobel Committee listed him as a candidate for the Peace Prize, and several British universities invited him to serve as a visiting professor. With this situation, Duke Hill gradually emerged from the gloom of despair, and his retired life became more positive. The fading of hatred meant that his state of mind had reached a state of sudden enlightenment. Please convey my greetings to His Excellency the Duke on my behalf and tell him that he is the most upright and competent British soldier I have ever met, because true courage is not to face death with ease, but to face reality and make the right decisions under immense pressure I will definitely convey it truthfully, "General Hill replied." My father's biggest wish now is to make the past a thing of the past, where countries can coexist peacefully and there will be no more wars or killings. That way, soldiers will not have to make painful choices between fulfilling their duties and following humanity This statement may have implications, and although Xia Shu agreed with it, he also felt a sense of powerlessness. The conflict of national interests is the most difficult to reconcile. The previous war lasted for more than a year, and the Allied forces won comprehensively, leaving no less legacy than the war in old time and space. Nowadays, Britain is making every effort to revive its military, the American power class is eager to try, and the alliance is internally divided. Even if temporary conflicts can be alleviated through diplomacy, over time, greater conflicts will inevitably arise between Germany and the United States and Britain in order to compete for world interests. Unless one side defeats the other through economic or political means, the outbreak of another major war will be a matter of time. Thinking of these, Xia Shu sighed helplessly, "I hope so At this point, General Hill didn't say much. Seeing Princess Louise pulling Charlotte to speak, he couldn't step forward and silently waited for the Irish royal attendants to lead them to the guest bedroom in the palace. After finishing the formalities on the storefront, Xia Shu returned to the princesses and solemnly thanked Princess Mary. Your Majesty has not answered my question just now! "Mary relentlessly pursued. Charlotte may have thought there was an agreement between them, so she looked directly into Xia Shu's eyes, hoping to find the answer from his gaze. Xia Shu shrugged innocently. He didn't want outsiders to interfere with his love and marriage, but now that the situation has come to an end, he can only go with the flow. What kind of gratitude does Your Highness want Of course it's something His Majesty can do, how about that There was no change in Xia Shu's expression, but she was on guard in her heart. Don't be fooled by the fact that the English princess in front of her was smiling openly, who knows what calculations she was making in her belly. If you promise to do what you can at this moment, you are likely to follow her lead. When almost all the guests around had gone in, Xia Shu naturally took Charlotte's arm and smiled, saying, "So, I'll try my best to help Your Highness find a perfect match for her Mary slightly restrained her smile and mischievously blinked at the summer tree, "Does Your Majesty think this is something that can definitely be done Perhaps only the Creator can predict matters related to emotions, "Xia Shu replied negatively, then put forward a new proposal:" Either I personally help Your Highness design a new yacht, which I will personally fund and build, and then give it to Your Highness. I guarantee that it will be a unique masterpiece like this palace in the world Your Majesty can guarantee this, I believe, "Princess Mary replied," but I am not interested in yachts Xia Shu knew that the best way to deal with such a stubborn woman was to shamelessly practice Tai Chi, so she smiled and said to the English Princess, "Then let me know when Your Highness has decided on his requirements! Now, our goal - the restaurant, let's go After speaking, Xia Shu held Charlotte's arm and made a gesture of invitation to the two princesses. Louise walked forward happily, but Princess Mary probably didn't expect Xia Shu to give such a hand. Her smile froze in an instant, and she opened her mouth, hesitating to speak. She could only follow Princess Louise angrily. On the way to the restaurant, Charlotte gently grabbed Xia Shu and asked him to stop for a moment. Sakura lips leaned in to his ear and said, "Did I make things difficult for you when I came here Xia Shu turned her head and gazed affectionately at this handsome and fair face. The haze in her dream became incredibly clear, and the small freckles did not diminish her perfection in her heart. If there is anything, I will be honest with you If there is anything, please make sure to tell me so that we can face it together When Charlotte said this, the corner of her right mouth slightly curled up. A long time ago, she often made this mischievous yet confident expression towards Xia Shu. However, in recent years, with several encounters, she has either been gloomy and unhappy, or worried and secretly distressed. Now seeing this expression again, seeing the once sorrowful eyes become clear and transparent, Xia Shu was almost intoxicated, and all the gloom was instantly swept away. It seems that Duke Hill's relief and General Hill's peace of mind have brought new life to the entire Hill family and also helped Charlotte untie her knot. In this way, half of the obstacles between herself and Charlotte have been eliminated, and the remaining problem lies with Xia Shu. The dinner on that day was simple in format, with a variety of dishes and a harmonious atmosphere. Except for Prime Minister Hordes and Foreign Secretary Mc Lean, who accompanied the British Prime Minister and Crown Prince on their visit to southern Ireland, all other members of the Irish cabinet came. Princess Mary was the most distinguished guest of the day, so she rightfully sat to the right of the King of Ireland, but her expression throughout the night was somewhat strange. Princess Louise did not sit to her brother's left, but sat directly opposite him. At the dinner party, the King of Ireland didn't have much conversation with Charlotte Hill sitting to his left, but upon closer observation, one could still notice the undisguised tenderness in their eyes as they looked at each other. After the dinner, Xia Shu gathered cabinet members in the smoking room and asked them about their views on marrying a British commoner as his wife. Although the German minister did not like the British, he still decided to support Natsuke's choice, and their attitude was sufficient to ensure a majority vote in the cabinet. As expected by Natsuke, the two Irish native ministers present unanimously expressed their opposition, believing that such a marriage would undermine the noble bloodline of the Irish royal family and shake the confidence of the Irish people in the monarch. Additionally, Charlotte Hill, like the vast majority of the British, is a Protestant and needs to abandon her original faith and convert to Catholicism in order to qualify as the Queen of Ireland. Although the Irish Constitution only limits the religious beliefs of the king, it is necessary to maintain consistency between the religious beliefs of the king and queen in order to maintain the stability of the royal family and even the country.