noffsinger Chapter 1202: Attack again, death appears
Chapter 1202: Attack again, death appears
He glanced at his two sons, his tone heavy and painful, "The Capet family is a powerful family with deep roots, but that also means it has many enemies!"
"The number of people eyeing our position would stretch from Paris to Linbo!"
"What you need to do now is to unite and jointly deal with external challenges and other competitors who are eyeing you with all their might!"
"Instead of engaging in internal conflict here in your own home, causing grief to your loved ones and joy to your enemies!"
After their father's tough suppression and some heartfelt words, August and Henry finally calmed down temporarily, but the gap between them was like an icy abyss.
Under Jayne's gaze, they reluctantly and almost simultaneously raised the wine glasses in front of them, and clinked them coldly in the air across the long dining table, without even the rims of the glasses actually touching.
This extremely luxurious dinner ended abruptly in such an extremely depressing and turbulent atmosphere.
As soon as dinner was over, August didn't want to stay any longer. With a gloomy face, he stood up and said goodbye, and left Neuschwanstein Castle in his car without even looking at Henry.
As for Henry, he was kept back by Jayne's eyes.
Inside the castle's study, a heavy oak door isolates the outside world.
The walls are lined with ceiling-high bookshelves, and the air is filled with the mixed scent of old books and cigars.
Jayne sat tiredly in the armchair by the fireplace, the flickering fire casting alternating light and dark shadows on his wrinkled face.
He looked at his son, who made him feel both complicated and proud, with his eyes filled with regret and a hint of guilt. "Henry, I know... the assassination of August has nothing to do with you. I'm sorry that you have been wronged this time."
Henry stood before his father, bowed slightly, his face showing emotion and loyalty at the right moment:
"For the sake of the family's stability, a little injustice doesn't matter to me. As long as my father believes in me, that's all that matters."
Jayne nodded with satisfaction. He was silent for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, and then he slowly said:
"I see your abilities and your vision. The future of the Capet family requires a strong leader, not one that clings to the old ways."
He looked at Henry with burning eyes: "I will do my best, use all my resources and influence to help you, clear the obstacles, and let you sit in the position of heir."
As soon as these words came out, Henry's heart suddenly started beating wildly, and a huge, almost uncontrollable ecstasy and excitement instantly swept through his body!
He tried hard to maintain his outward composure, but his slightly trembling fingers betrayed the surging emotions in his heart.
With his father's promise and strong support, his chances of success will be greatly increased!
However, Jayne didn't finish his words.
His expression became extremely serious, even with a hint of pleading:
"But, Henry, you must promise me, swear to me! No matter what happens in the future, no matter how high your position, you will never, ever lay a hand on your blood relatives! Especially August!"
The old man's eyes revealed deep pain and a hint of vulnerability, the true feelings of a father who didn't want to see his sons killing each other:
"He is your brother. He has the same blood as me."
"I know he has many shortcomings, and he might cause you trouble in the future...but, kid, you're still the one who has the most flesh and blood."
"I can give you power and status, but I don't want any of my children to be harmed."
"Promise me you'll give him a chance to live and ensure he lives a life of wealth and safety, okay?"
Looking at his father's expectant eyes, Henry immediately knelt on one knee, raised his right hand, looked at his father with an extremely "sincere" gaze, and swore an oath in an extremely solemn tone:
"I swear to you, father! I swear on the honor of the Capet family! I, Henry Capet, will never actively harm any of my blood relatives in this life!"
"If I inherit the family business, I will ensure that my elder brother August I lives in wealth and health, and I will never make things difficult for him! If I disobey, I will accept all divine punishment!"
His oath was resounding and full of "sincerity" and "responsibility".
Jayne looked at his son kneeling in front of him, listened to his powerful oath, and finally a relieved smile appeared on his tired face, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
Then he waved his hand weakly: "Okay, okay... I believe you."
"Go, child, I'm tired and need to rest."
"Yes, father, please take care of yourself."
Henry bowed respectfully, then slowly left the study and closed the door gently.
When Jayne was the only one left in the study, the fatigue and relief on his face gradually faded away, replaced by a deep worry and confusion.
He slowly raised his head and looked at the huge family emblem on the wall, which symbolized the Capet family's century-long glory and rise and fall. The light of the fire danced on it.
"I hope... my decision is right..."
"August...my child...I hope you don't...hate me."
"What the Capet family needs most now is stability..."
However, the old patriarch Jayne had good intentions.
If he did this under normal circumstances, and Henry became the patriarch of the Capetian family in the future, then Henry would really not touch his elder brother August.
But the situation now is not normal. Lu Feng has been lurking in secret in order to eliminate Henry. How could he let him inherit the entire Capet family smoothly? The two sides have a blood feud.
Not to mention anything else, just the fact that Henry organized people to assassinate Lu Feng many times, there is no way Lu Feng would let him go, not to mention that this guy actually attacked his elders.
You know, the grass on the grave of Chu Fan, the last person who tried to attack Elder Lu Feng, must have grown several meters.
Sure enough, the next day, a bombshell news swept the entire Linber - West, one of the core descendants of the Capet family, died.
While he was sleeping, someone stabbed him in the throat and he died instantly.
By the time the servants found him, all the blood had drained out of him.
When this news reached Neuschwanstein Castle, the old patriarch Jayne was immediately furious.
"Gather all the tribesmen and conduct a thorough investigation!"
"Find out who is so bold as to attack a core member of our Capet family."
"The Capet family hasn't shown its thunderous methods to the outside world in many years. Do they really think we are old lions in the twilight of our days?"
Jayne's roar shook the entire castle.
It also drives an ancient noble family that is comparable to the four major families.
And the instigator of all this - Lu Feng was still wandering around.
Although he really wanted to get rid of Henry right now, considering the other party's background, he could only take it slowly.