Regrets Of A Second Male Lead

Chapter Twenty four: The Child Knows (1)

After finishing their meal, the two families moved rooms to have tea. The adults sat around the table drinking tea, while the children played across the room.

"What does His Majesty think about the road project?"

Frederick allusively asked Gerrard. The Anata family had requested permission from the Imperial Family to construct a road connecting the Capital and the Anata duchy. In the northern part of the country, where supplies were scarce, the lives of the residents would be more abundant if there was a paved road that led directly to the Capital.

"I don't dare to assume what is in His Majesty's mind, but he seemed to be still thinking about it."

Gerard replied with a polite smile.

'Who doesn't know that you're a close associate of the Emperor?'

Although Frederick seemed to be nodding, he inwardly cursed Gerard. However, that was the best answer Gerard could give. He couldn't carelessly convey the Imperial Family's position of his own will.

And it was also true that the Emperor was worried. Even though the north's supplies were insufficient, it was also beneficial for the Capital if a road was built because the northern region was rich with minerals.

However, the problem was the treason that could occur. The Knights of Anata were well-trained troops, as they protected the northern border. If such an army wanted to advance on the Capital along the well-paved road, there was no way to stop them.

Even if the Archduke in the north had no intention of committing treason, he couldn't be sure about the future. The Emperor's worries were bound to deepen.

"Why don't the Imperial Family and the Anata family divide the concession agreement 6 : 4? Do you think that's enough for His Majesty to make up his mind?"

The battle related to the concession agreement between the Imperial Family and Anata went on. At first, Frederick insisted on 5 : 5, then he carefully expressed his will to yield.

"That's good news for His Majesty."

Gerard drank his tea with a serene expression, not showing any agitation. However, it was obviously clear that Owen, the Emperor, would be pleased to hear the news. Conditions were conditions, but he would like the fact that Anata took initiative.

At that moment, there was a clap that cut off the brutal political conversation between the heads of the families.

"Anyway, it would be nice if a road could be built! Then I can go to the Capital more often to see you guys, right?"

Leila said while glancing at Chloe as if asking for her consent. Chloe couldn't readily answer Leila's question. She couldn't tell whether Leila was saying that to support her husband's opinion or just talking about her feelings.

"Well, sometimes you need a proper distance, too."