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Chapter 159 The Imprisoned Empire's Upstart.

That night, Mary released the news that Lee En Frank was imprisoned in Black Rose Castle in order to test Catherine's attitude.

If Catherine takes any action because of this incident, it will prove that the two have not really broken up.

And those nobles who originally wanted to escape from Yusofa would restrain themselves and no longer harbor any hope of escape.

The next day, the entire aristocratic circle of Yusofa was talking about the imprisonment of the new imperial noble. They began to regret why they did not make a decision earlier. As long as they were willing to pay the high travel expenses, they could escape.

But now, Li En Moriah has been captured and they have no way to leave.

Just when the native nobles felt that the sky was falling, the new Secretary of War Glennan Doyle also received the same news.

"Master Glennan, Lee En Moriah has been imprisoned by Lady Mary. It seems you should not get too close to him. Fortunately, your encounter was only brief."

Beck, the old servant who came to Yusofa with Glennan Doyle, said.

As Glennan Doyle's old butler, Baker acts as Glennan Doyle's eyes and ears to a certain extent, and always gets some gossip first.

Glennan Doyle liked the black tea brewed by Baker, and he would bring Baker with him even when he went to the battlefield.

Baker was his most loyal servant, and Glennan Doyle trusted him very much.

"Leen Moriah was imprisoned? When did it happen?"

Glennan Doyle looked at the wrinkled old butler in surprise.

"Just last night, perhaps shortly after the ball welcoming you, he shouldn't have approached you rashly. You hold a very important position in Lady Mary's heart."

Said the old butler Baker.

Glennan Doyle frowned slightly. He had a good impression of Li En.

"So, Li En Moriah was imprisoned partly because of me?"

"No, that was his own choice. He was a rising star in the empire that Lady Mary had chosen. He shouldn't have been so careless as to try to please you."

The old butler Baker had a very clear view of the matter. Through last night's card game, he had analyzed some of the essential threads hidden beneath the surface phenomena. Although he had not fully understood it yet, he had basically figured it out.

Lien Moriah, the new upstart of the empire, is no ordinary person. He wants to use Glennan Doyle to do something.

"Oh, I don't think he's being inappropriate, nor do I think he needs to deliberately please me. His card skills are first-rate. As long as I notice this, I will take the initiative to make friends with him."

Glennan Doyle said, and then he seemed to understand something.
"Okay, you mean he deliberately showed me the Empire card and played cards with me to get my attention. Was he trying to get close to me? To use me?"

Old butler Baker answered with silence.

Glennan Doyle was feeling a little depressed. "I thought I had met someone with the same ideals as me, but I didn't expect it to be like this again. This is why I hate being born into the Doyle family. No one ever really wants to be friends with me. They all want to benefit from me.

"Master Glennan, there are no companions on the road to power, only interests and loneliness. If you can't bear this loneliness, you will not be able to obtain the rights you want."

Baker warned seriously.

Glennan Doyle sipped his tea and asked casually,

"So, what exactly does he want to use me for?"

"From what I understand, Greenshade Territory is in serious financial trouble and poorly developed, with only one railway leading to the outside world. If he wants you to use your help to expand and build more railways, then Lady Mary probably won't lock him up."

Old Baker analyzed, "Perhaps he is attracted by your status as Minister of War."

"Oh? So that's how it is. It seems my identity isn't completely useless. At least it attracts interesting people."

Glennan Doyle's mouth curled up slightly.

"You don't seem bothered by this. You still want to continue to contact Li En Moriah."

"Yes, his card skills impressed me, but if he approaches me next time, I will make him give me something I'm more interested in. Don't worry, I won't be sincere to those who deliberately approach me. These are just exchanges of interests."

Glennan Doyle winked at the old butler Baker.

Baker sighed silently and said,
"If I were you, I would choose to stay away from him. This is why Lady Mary released the news, to warn you and all the nobles. The situation in Yusofa is far from as simple as you see."

"Baker, you're overthinking it. Yusofa is safe now and will be safe in the future because I have enough strength. I'm not like those ants that just go with the flow. A single rain can kill them all."

Glennan Doyle stroked his moustache confidently and continued to sip his tea.

"He's offended Lady Mary. I'm afraid I'm the only one in the entire Yusofa who can speak up for him. I should be considered his lifeline now, right?"

"Master Glennan, you shouldn't get too close to him right now. Lady Mary is very suspicious, and this will make her doubt your loyalty."

"Oh? Loyalty? When did I swear allegiance to Mary? I'm not her knight. The relationship between her and me is just one of interest. If she weren't the princess of the Frank family, I wouldn't be willing to do anything for her."

Although Glennan Doyle was arrogant, he had the capital to be arrogant.

In fact, before Mary was "exiled" to Rose Territory, although the Doyle family was not a lord, they were already the underground king of Rose Territory, controlling important businesses such as railway companies, sea and land transportation, and their financial resources were comparable to those of the Jackson family.

Glennan Doyle's father was the director of the railway bureau. He was not only the director of the railway bureau of Rose Territory, but also the director of the joint railway bureau of the southern territories. He was a true leader of the new aristocracy.

Glennan Doyle's brother now works in the Empire's Guardian Bureau and is the deputy secretary-general of the Guardian Bureau. This is one of the reasons why Mary was able to send the Fire Witch to the Blue Moon Territory through her operations.

Glennan Doyle's sister is one of the few female officials in the empire and is in charge of the imperial document library.

Glennan Doyle's younger brother is a senior knight of the Order of the Pole Star of the Holy See.

Glennan Doyle's sister married into the Simmons family.

So, they are the real new noble family in the South.

Glennan Doyle hopes that in the future he will surpass all his brothers and sisters and become a figure like the Prime Minister of the Empire and Grand Duke Moria.

Therefore, he would not be willing to serve Mary forever.

The old butler naturally knew what he was thinking, and just said in a low voice,
"Following Lady Mary doesn't necessarily mean you won't have a bright future, but using her as a springboard doesn't necessarily mean you'll have a bright future either. Master Glennan, I'm only saying this to you, and I hope you only say it to me and not to anyone else."

"Okay, Old Baker, I get it. I lost my temper. I just don't want to be dominated by a woman forever. You know, I don't like women."

Glennan Doyle handed Baker his teacup, and Baker expertly refilled it.

He really enjoyed drinking black tea, although not as much as playing Empire cards.

"If anyone from Moriah's mansion comes asking for help, remember to bring them in."

Baker shook his head again and retreated helplessly.

Although Glennan Doyle was already forty-five years old, his life had been too smooth, which made him overconfident.

Baker always felt that he might stumble on something.

However, what Glennan Doyle did not expect was that after waiting for a whole day, no servants from Blueberry Manor came to ask for help.

It seems that Li En Moriah's condition is not as bad as he imagined.

Glennan Doyle dismissed his fellow card players and grew increasingly bored.

These people's card skills are not worthy of carrying his shoes.

He missed Lee En Moriah who always scored the winning goal at the critical moment.

This is the mutual respect between masters, even if they know that he approaches them for other purposes.

"Baker, prepare the carriage. I'm going to Black Rose Castle." Glennan Doyle put down the Empire card, stood up, and put on his going-out coat, top hat, and cane with the help of the maid.

"Master Glennan, it's not appropriate for you to go to Black Rose Castle now. It's already dinner time. It's not polite for you to go there without being invited."

Said the old butler Baker.

"Oh, Old Baker, I know what you're worried about, but don't worry at all. I'm just going to play cards with Lady Mary. Lady Mary's card skills are also very good. Bring the gift and let's go."

Glennan Doyle said this to the old butler and walked out of the room on his own.

The carriage soon arrived at the Black Rose Castle.

At this time, Mary, Lee En, Nancy Stuart and Grace were having dinner in the castle.

Mary would never sit at the same table with Nancy Stuart before, but now she does so for Li En's sake.

After all, Nancy Stuart was still a lowly servant to her. Even her teacher, the chief knight, was not qualified to sit at the table and have dinner with her.

She wouldn't sit at the same table with Grace either, but now Grace is pregnant, which is a special situation.

Even so, Mary still didn't feel happy.

The luxurious restaurant seemed extremely empty, with only Mary, Lee En, Nancy Stuart and Grace sitting at the long table.

There were all kinds of delicious dishes and exquisite tableware on the dining table. In front of each person were no less than 10 silver knives and forks, each of which had a different purpose.

This was Li En's first time having dinner with Mary, which made him deeply understand what a true old-fashioned aristocrat was.

While having dinner with Mary, Li En even wondered if he lacked etiquette.

Mary was slightly surprised to hear that Glennan Doyle was coming, and looked at Li En with a meaningful look.

"Lord Glennan Doyle, if he doesn't want to experience the dining etiquette of the old nobles, then he must be reminiscing about Lady Mary's amazing card skills last night."

Li En said without changing his expression.

"Change Lord Li En's tableware to a simple set."

Mary understood the implication of Li En's words and instructed the maid.

The maid immediately changed Li En's tableware, leaving only four knives and forks.

Li En shrugged with relief, "Mary, if others said I was from the countryside, I would definitely refute it, but if you said so, I think it is true.

"There are very few men in the Empire with a sense of humor like you."

Mary gathered her glasses.

Li En also raised his glass. "Come on, four beautiful ladies, let's toast to today's wonderful encounter. Oh, Grace, no, you're pregnant, so you have to drink less."

Grace met Lee En Moriah for the first time today, but she was completely conquered by this humorous man. The jokes Lee En Moriah told always made her laugh.

Grace thought this was the most interesting playboy she had ever met in her life, but it was a pity that she was already pregnant and in a place like Yusofa.

"Oh, for the sake of the baby in my belly, I promise not to drink a drop of alcohol."

Grace responded with a smile.

After getting Mary's approval, the servant brought Glennan Doyle into the restaurant.

When Glennan Doyle walked into the restaurant, he unexpectedly discovered that Lean Moriah was not only not imprisoned, but was chatting and laughing with the three ladies. The scene was harmonious, and he seemed to be the one who broke the peace and tranquility.

Glennan Doyle was very surprised.

"Master Li En is here too?"

"Yes, Lord Glennan Doyle, you've arrived just in time. We are enjoying sausages and lamb chops, oh, and the classic roast turkey."

Li En said with a smile, as if this was already his own restaurant.

Glennan Doyle first saluted Mary, then turned back and spoke to Li En.

"That's just right, I love lamb chops."

"I thought you'd prefer foie gras."

"Yes, I like foie gras too. You really know me well."

“No, it’s because no one can resist the delicious taste of foie gras.”

After a brief exchange with Li En, Glennan Doyle sat in the empty seat next to him.

Mary asked the servants to add another set of tableware, which was as complicated and intricate as Mary's.

Glennan Doyle used these with ease because he was already part of high society.

In order to take care of Li En's emotions, Nancy Stuart deliberately used the same simple tools as him.

As for Grace, she was originally given a simple set of tableware.

This was not because she didn't know how to use it, but because the servant did it on purpose.

The servants thought that Mary was Lore's wife and Grace was Lore's mistress. It was already generous of the wife to take care of her mistress generously, so why should she eat at the same table with her mistress?

Of course, they could only act on their own in such small matters. They still had to take good care of Grace and not let her make any mistakes. They could not bear Mary's anger.

The newly joined Glennan Doyle looked at Grace curiously, "Who is this beautiful lady?"

"She is Grace, Lor's mistress."

Mary introduced calmly.

Glennan Doyle was slightly surprised, then introduced himself, "I'm Glennan Doyle, nice to meet you."

"Lord Glennan Doyle, it is an honor to meet you."

Grace said with a smile.

"After dinner, how about we play a game of Empire?"

Li En suggested.

"That's exactly why I came to see Lady Mary. I missed her card skills."

Glennan Doyle immediately agreed, while explaining that he was not there to see Li En.

Mary's eyes moved between the two of them, and finally landed on Grace.
"Grace, what do you think?"

"I'm happy to do it. Even though my card skills are really average, it's an entertainment activity I really enjoy."

Grace said with a smile.

After dinner, the five of them played cards. It was not until very late that Glennan Doyle reluctantly left the Black Rose Castle.

Li En lay on the bed and with the help of Inna, he successfully fell asleep.

In order to prevent Catherine from doing irrational things, he asked Inna to take Catherine into his dream.

(End of this chapter)