Chapter 187: Murder and Heartbreaking
“Princess Chloe is the sixth princess of the Kingdom of Salt, an inconspicuous member of the royal family.”
Miss Valente looked at the front Lin Qi, who nodded vigorously with a clear look on his face and seemed to really understand, sighed softly:
"The Kingdom of Salt is a kingdom established in the New World by the pioneering group at the beginning of the Fifth Age... You always know what the New World is."
"Yeah, yeah, I really know this." Lynch nodded vigorously, feeling The other party probably regarded him as a fool, "Civilization in the Mythical Age originated from the ancient continent, the Fourth Age began to flourish in Middle-earth, and the New World was opened up from the Fifth Age. I am also an intermediate student majoring in archeology, although I didn't recognize it. Although I am an archeology professor, I still know this basic knowledge.”
“In the Fourth Age, it was still a subsidiary territory of Rand, but under the influence of the great disaster at the end of the Fourth Age, the sea route was cut off. A hundred years later, when the three continents were connected again, the dependent territories in the New World also established their own countries. The Valente family was a baron family and lost a large piece of their farm.”
The noble lady sighed with regret and said faintly:
"But the relationship between Rand and Salter is not like that between neighboring Fredman and their affiliated territories, which have been fighting for decades. After the first battle, the relationship between Rand and Salter was not bad. The royal family of Salter was originally a branch of Rose, and they still maintained enough respect for the Rose family. Every year on Salter's National Day, they would present symbolic gifts to the Rose family. To show that we don’t forget the origin. The royal family members from both sides also often communicate with each other.”
I am afraid that I was not really a fool in my previous life. Why didn’t I know these things? But think about it, it would be great if an ordinary civilian who is confused can have enough food and clothing.
Lynch generously forgave his ignorance in his previous life and asked: "Is that why Princess Troy came to study abroad?" Call her Her Royal Highness or 'that' princess, and try not to call her by the wrong name. Some nobles pay more attention to their names. If you call her by the wrong name, you will be shot in the head with a shotgun."
"Only one person can do this. Let's do something, 'that' lady."
"Hey, actually Princess Chloe came to study abroad not because of the close relationship between the two countries. Mr. Lynch, did you really graduate from a secondary school?" Miss Valente shook her head with pity, "Rand's higher education level Ranked high in the entire world, many royal families and nobles send their children to Rand to study. Not only do they learn knowledge, but more importantly, they can get to know the descendants of many big families and broaden their connections. Nolan is relatively rare here in Rhine. In the four institutions of higher learning over there, you can see aristocratic children from foreign countries everywhere, it’s very lively.”
Isn’t that just like an Ivy League alumni association?
"I'm not very familiar with Princess Chloe. I only know that there is such a person. The Flaming Red Lips made quite a fuss a few months ago and was even in the newspaper. It was said to be a very beautiful ruby. No. It came out of nowhere and ended up in the hands of a member of the Salt royal family. It turned out to be her.”
"I heard that the flaming red lips have a special meaning, do you know?"
"Special meaning? You mean it has something to do with mystery?"
"I'm not sure either, I just heard from the police Said.”
"Sorry, I have been worrying about that matter for a while, and I really am not in the mood to inquire about this information." Miss Valente pondered for a moment, "Well, I will go find out about it tonight and try to get back to you tomorrow."
“Don’t be so solemn.”
“No, you have to be careful. This invitation is a bit strange, and I suspect Princess Chloe doesn’t have any good intentions.”
Lynch frowned: "Is this a trap?"
"It's not the kind of direct trap you understand, and it won't be life-threatening." Miss Valente played with the folding fan gently, her eyebrows lightly raised. They whispered together, "Many of the nobles' methods are darker and more hidden than you think. Many seemingly normal or even completely benign actions often hide the most sinister purposes. Many of them are enough to affect individuals. The pitfalls of a lifetime or even the reputation of an entire family are often hidden in little things, so we must be extremely careful when dealing with black-hearted nobles like us.”
Is this such an exaggeration? Lynch was a little dazed. "Oh, it's hard to imagine, but it's not an exaggeration."
Miss Valente straightened up, suppressed her smile, with a touch of anger between her brows, instantly becoming more noble and fierce:
“Just like your invitation, There is a big problem. There are very strict rules in all aspects of social interaction in the upper class. Not to mention words, clothing, position, etc., even when you can speak, when you need to shut up, and who can speak only when they speak. It is a tacit understanding that cannot be violated. Introducing someone who does not belong to this circle is a kind of invisible malice in itself. Maybe she has no other purpose, just because it is convenient, but at least it shows that she has not brought you into the party at all. He has his own honor, disgrace and interests at heart. This evil intention may be hidden from the public, but it cannot be hidden from my eyes.”
By the end of the sentence, there was obvious anger in his tone.
Looking at the angry Miss Valente, Lynch's eyes gradually softened, and he smiled and said softly: "Thank you, Miss Diana, for letting you worry about me."
Miss Valente turned her face away, her cheeks were slightly red, and she said with erratic eyes: "You don't need to thank me, I am doing it for the benefit of the family. You are a friend of the Valente family. If she dares to show malice to you in this way, that is I will never allow her to provoke the Valente family.”
"Yes, yes, family interests." Lynch couldn't help but snicker. It wasn't until his beautiful big eyes turned around with anger that he nodded with a straight face, "What will happen if we continue?" < br>
"If nothing else, you will make a lot of fools of yourself, be discriminated against, and become the object of ridicule at the entire reception." Miss Valente sighed and said, "In other situations, these are not big problems. , a lot of experience needs to be cultivated slowly, and making a fool of yourself is also a kind of tuition, and it is not a malicious intention."
Lin Qi nodded, he really didn't mind it.
"But this is all under the premise that you secretly make a fool of yourself. Once anyone has malicious intentions and temporarily pushes you into the focus of most attendees, it will be an extremely huge disaster for you. Because you are the first This is your first public appearance in an upper-class society. Once you make a fool of yourself, you will leave the first impression of being a joker and a clown on the entire upper-class society. When people mention you from now on, they will not think of the powerful detective Mr. Leviev. It's Mr. Leviv, the clown who doesn't understand etiquette at all and makes a fool of himself in front of a foreign princess."
Miss Valente showed a cold smile and said in a cold voice:
"Maybe she won't. She did this, but she couldn't guarantee that no one else would do it at the reception, so I said that her sending you this invitation letter was a sign of malice, but you would not have any substantial losses at that time. Once the first impression is established, it will be difficult to reverse it. At that time, it is almost certain that you will have nothing to do with the entrustment of nobles and big businessmen. No matter how capable you are, those people will not consider being a clown in their impression. This is still far away. The more direct consequence is that you will inevitably be excluded from the investigation of this case. Due to your own reasons, you will not be able to gain the trust of the princess, and others will only blame yourself.”
The more Lynch listened, the more chills ran through his body. The methods of these big shots were really hard to guard against:
“So, that Chloe didn’t actually want me to participate at all, so she used this method in disguise. Exclude me?"
"Most likely."
Hiss, it’s heartbreaking to kill people, and there’s no blood involved. Lynch looked at Miss Valente and couldn't help but sigh. If he hadn't become friends with her, he might have been tricked to death without even knowing who had done it.
Lin Qi narrowed his eyes, and the anger in his heart came out. However, now that the method has been seen through by Miss Valente in advance, the development of the situation is not up to the other party. As long as you can find tricks and defuse all attacks, it will be equivalent to the other party helping you set up the best stage. Send yourself into the circle of big shots with a high profile.
As for whether he can do it, Lynch is not worried at all. The girl just wanted to attend the cocktail party with him. I am afraid it is not just a detective fan.
"Of course, you are the best friend of the Valente family. If you are plotted by them in front of me, then my many years of aristocratic education will be in vain." Miss Valente smiled confidently and teased Open the curtains and look at the scenery outside the carriage, "We've arrived, it's time to blow the horn of counterattack."
"Huh?"
"Now is the first step." Valente The lady opened the car door and jumped out of the car with Lynch, "I'll let you change into a few sets of clothes first."
"Huh?"
(End of this chapter)