From Prisoner to Si Chen

The night is getting darker.

In the southern region of the Fosaka Kingdom, in a town manor hundreds of kilometers away from the royal city of Dasiwal.

A fair-skinned aristocratic lady was sitting in the hall of the villa reading a book, but her attention was obviously not on the book, but she frequently turned her head to look outside the room.

Not long after.

There was a sound of wheels rolling over the gravel road, accompanied by the ringing of bells.

jingle.

The noble lady looked happy and quickly threw the book in her hand onto the sofa. Then he stood up, held up his skirt and ran out.

As soon as she left the door, she saw a dark-haired woman about her age getting out of the carriage carrying large and small bags. The accompanying housekeeper and groom were helping to carry her luggage.

"Senani!" The noble lady called excitedly and kept waving. "You are finally back home!"

When the woman approached, she saw the noble lady standing at the door with a smile on her face and hugged her quickly.

"Safra, long time no see!"

"Yeah, it should be three or four years ago..."

The noble lady named Safra sighed with emotion.

The two hugged separately, still holding hands, and seemed to have a very good relationship.

"Four years and two months to be exact."

Senani smiled.

"We haven't seen you for so long, you look much more mature..." Safra shook her head, lowered her voice, and leaned into her best friend's ear and teased: "I remember that before you left, your breasts were not so big."

Senani was startled for a moment, then couldn't help laughing. She rolled her eyes at the noble lady and joked:

"You are still the same as before, nothing has changed."

This pun is both talking about Shafra's character and describing her figure.

The noble lady heard her best friend's "counterattack", but she was not angry at all and even laughed.

Immediately afterwards, she pulled Senani and walked into the house.

"I'm glad that you came to see me just after you returned to China... You don't know how happy I am to hear the news that you are coming back."

"After all, I have to pass by you when I go back to my home in the small town of Costadino. I'll take a look first and stay for a few days."

Senani smiled.

The aristocratic lady pulled her returning best friend to sit on the sofa and ordered the butler to make tea.

Then, she asked curiously:

"By the way, Senani, when you were studying abroad in the Bremen Empire, you sent me a few letters, saying that it was more prosperous and lively than Fossacca, and there were many new and novel things that I had never seen before. I always thought about this. very interested……"

"Yeah." Senani smiled and shared her experiences while studying abroad with her best friend whom she hadn't seen for many years.

"During my study abroad, I always lived in the college dormitory, and usually worked outside in coffee shops or grocery stores. Seib State is not the most prosperous region in the empire, but the people there are richer than Fosaka. ”

"People in the Empire pay great attention to etiquette and dress. Horse-drawn carriages on the streets are becoming less and less common. Most are cars and even the emerging trams... People there know how to use telephones. You only need to pick them up and dial a specific number. Voice communication with someone on the other side of the city..."

"How interesting!"

As she told her story, Safra's expression became more and more yearning, and she couldn't help but sigh.

After a while.

The two of them drank tea and ate a few snacks, and the more they talked, the more engaged they became. It was as if all the interesting things that had not been shared over the years and the troubles that had been held in his heart were all poured out at this opportunity.

It's approaching midnight.

The two of them were still talking.

The housekeeper hesitated several times, but finally gritted his teeth and stepped forward to remind Miss Safra that it was time to wash up and go to bed.

"I understand, Butler Adi."

Safra was also stunned and responded.

She turned her head and looked at the clock on the wall. It was already eleven fifty, and she couldn't help but sigh:

"It turns out it's already so late... Senani, why don't you sleep in my room tonight? We still have a lot of things to talk about."

"Okay." Senani smiled and nodded in agreement without refusing.

As playmates since childhood, the two slept in the same bed so many times that they lost count. Even though they are all grown up now, they do not shy away from sleeping together.

Suddenly, Senani suddenly thought of something. She looked around the villa hall and asked her best friend Safra in a low voice:

"Huh? Where is Uncle Kendall? It's so late and you haven't come back yet..."

"Dad, he has been very busy these two days."

Safra sighed.

"The Foreign Minister of the Bremen Empire who just arrived wants to recruit business agents in Fossaka. Nine major groups, including Dad's group, are trying their best to compete for the only three places."

"Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire?" Senani was startled.

"Didn't you hear? The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bremen Empire came to our Fossaka with a delegation of envoys, and even His Majesty King Lewan personally welcomed him."

"The Foreign Minister of the Empire is here in person?!" Senani was very surprised. "how come……"

She studied abroad in the Bremen Empire for four years and did not know everything about the situation there, but she was also very familiar with it.

It is basically impossible for a big shot like the foreign minister to show up easily, let alone visit a small western country like Fosaka in person.

So this matter puzzled Senani very much.

"I know!" She suddenly realized something and exclaimed. "It's because of the declaration of war between the two countries!"

Seeing that her best friend was a little confused, Senani told everything she knew in one breath.

Including a month ago, the newly appointed young foreign minister gave a public speech declaring war through nationwide broadcasts.

"So the new foreign minister of the empire is very young?"

Saffra was surprised.

"No wonder... I heard that there are rumors in the royal city of Dashival that the foreign minister from the empire is very handsome, tall, fair-skinned, and has a noble temperament that even the royal family of Fosaka does not have."

"The most amazing thing is that he has long hair with a gradient of red and gold, and a pair of deep and mysterious purple eyes..."

Saffra's eyes were slightly regretful.

"It's a pity that I don't have the opportunity to see such a legendary figure in person."

"..."

Senani was stunned and forgot to reply.

The noble lady noticed her bestie's dull expression and asked in confusion:

"What's wrong?"

"You just said...The foreign minister of the empire has long hair with a gradient and purple eyes?!"

Senani came back to her senses and quickly confirmed.

Saffra didn't know why her bestie had such an excited reaction, but she nodded.

"Yes... that's what the news says."

"What's the name of the foreign minister of the empire?"

Senani grabbed her best friend's hand and asked anxiously.

Shafra still couldn't figure out the situation, but hesitated and recalled:

"It seems to be called Ji... Jilan? I don't remember the specific surname."

"Jilan Iros." Senani murmured.

"Yes, that's the name!"

Shafra remembered it and nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice. But she was a little puzzled and asked back:

"Senani, how do you remember it so clearly?"

"I met Mr. Jilan on the cross-border train I took on the way back..."

Senani took a deep breath, suppressed her excitement, and told her best friend about this.

Soon, Shafra stood up from the sofa and said in disbelief:

"What?! You...you were invited by Foreign Minister Gillan to the VIP carriage, had dinner and chatted together, and became friends?!"

"Emperor Tsessel, such a magical thing actually happened to my good friend, it's incredible!"

The noble lady covered her mouth, her eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed.

She couldn't wait to pester Senani again, begging her to continue talking about the imperial foreign minister.

Senani had no choice but to tell her bestie about her experience on the train in detail.

Not long.

"Ah, I really want to have dinner with such an excellent man!"

Shafra held her hot little face, fell into her bestie's arms, and murmured with a smile.

Senani looked down at her bestie's reaction, and was just full of emotion. Because her own emotions were not calm at all.

Originally, I thought that Mr. Gillan was just a wealthy man doing cross-border business, but I never thought that he would be the foreign minister of the Bremen Empire!

The fact that was far beyond my expectations made Senani excited and worried. She kept thinking about her every move on the train, whether she was rude.

But in the end, she could only laugh at herself.

"I'm afraid Mr. Gillan won't remember a small person like me..."

"Not necessarily!" Best friend Shafra raised her head from her plump chest and smiled. "Your performance must have attracted his attention, otherwise why would he invite you to the VIP compartment."

"You guy..." Senani couldn't help but get angry and reached out to tickle Shafra's armpit.

"Hahaha!"

The two of them played for a while.

After a little calm, Shafra suddenly thought of something, her face was happy, and she exclaimed again.

"Hey! I know how to help Dad!"

"Hmm?"

"This is all thanks to you, Senani!"

Shafra was so excited that she kept shaking her best friend's arm. Then, when she was asked, she said:

"Didn't you say that Foreign Minister Gillan has a special hobby of watching movies?"

The noble lady said, pointing upstairs.

"Just right! Dad has collected a lot of artworks, including out-of-print old-fashioned projectors and some film reels that can't be bought!"

"If Dad can give his collection as a gift to that big shot, maybe he can get his favor... Moreover, he can also get closer to Foreign Minister Gillan through your relationship!"

"But..." Senani showed an embarrassed look. "In the Empire, movies are contraband... I also promised Mr. Gillan to keep this little secret for him."

"So that's it."

Shafra frowned, looking distressed.

"What can I do then... Dad has been so depressed these past two days, and he looks so haggard. I really want to help him."

Senani looked at her bestie, bit her lip, and sighed:

"How about... when giving gifts, mix some other items in, so it won't look out of place."

"Good idea!" Shafra smiled, hugged her bestie and kissed her. "You are so smart, Senani, people who have studied abroad in the empire are really different!"

"Don't worry, I will never betray you!"

Senani pushed Shafra away with a look of disgust, wiping the saliva off her face.

Then she saw her bestie running away excitedly, asking the butler to take people and inform her father overnight, saying that there was something important to tell him.

The butler had no choice but to obey the eldest lady's order.

...

...

The next day, noon.

Dasival, the royal city of Fosaka.

Gilan, dressed in formal attire, was enjoying a sumptuous lunch with the old King Lewan in the palace hall.

The two talked in detail about the recruitment of agents, and Lewan said that the leaders of the nine major groups would arrive in the royal city one after another in the next two days.

"Yeah, good." Gilan nodded and bit into a piece of charcoal-grilled lamb chop. "Your Majesty Lewan, I will not watch the execution of the assassin later...but a word of warning, be careful that the revolutionary army may interfere with it."

"Okay, Master Jilan." The old king nodded solemnly. "Thank you for your reminder. I will increase my vigilance."

Gilan said nothing, but silently picked up another piece of grilled lamb chop. The surface of this kind of food is sprinkled with Fosaka's special spices, which is very delicious and quite pleasing to his appetite.

After a full meal and drink.

Two young members of the Fosaka royal family walked in quickly, went straight to the old king's side, bent down and listened.

Lewan nodded and said to Gilan:

"Mr. Gillan, someone from the Nine Groups is here. It's Kendall Bocanegra from the Black Sand Group. He wants to meet you and has brought you a gift."

"No need for gifts." Jilan waved his hand and said calmly. "When everyone arrives, I'll meet with them together. It's too early now."

He stood up and planned to go back to the guest room for today's practice.

However, the old king Lewan hesitated and added:

"Mr. Gillan, Kendall also brought two girls with him. One is his daughter Safra Bocanegra, and the other is named Senani Abbate."

"I heard from Kendall that this Miss Senani seems to be your friend..."

"Senani?" Gilan stopped. "The little girl I met on the train..."

He raised his eyebrows, finding it interesting.

"Well, since that's the case, let's meet. But I don't have time in the afternoon. Please send someone to tell them that we will meet in the evening."

"Okay, Mr. Gillan."

The old king agreed and appointed two members of the royal family to deliver the message and arranged for them to inform the other party.

…

…

It's night time soon.

A middle-aged man with dark skin and wearing formal clothes was leading two young girls. Under the guidance of the guards, they passed through several corridors inside the palace and came to the door of a side hall for guests.

Behind the three people, there were two servants, carrying four huge suitcases.

"arrive."

The man stood at the door, his face slightly tense.

He turned his head and looked at his daughter Safra and his daughter's good friend Senani, feeling quite conflicted in his heart.

After receiving important information from the two girls about the Imperial Foreign Minister, he was hesitant, but finally made up his mind.

As my daughter said, even if the information is wrong, there is nothing wrong with giving gifts.

In order to gain the goodwill of that big shot and obtain an agent spot, Kendall also spent a lot of money. He packed up his many collections overnight and arrived at the Royal City ahead of the rest of the group leaders.

Just to meet each other in advance.

"What's wrong, Dad?"

Safra asked.

She clutched her clothes and coughed.

"Don't be too nervous, dad... the foreign minister of the Bremen Empire will definitely like your gift."

"I think you're the one who's nervous."

The man raised his hand and touched his daughter's head and smiled.

If Safra hadn't pestered him and insisted on taking advantage of this rare opportunity to meet the important man, he would not have taken his daughter out.

He looked at the girl beside his daughter again.

"Thank you, Senani. Without you, the Imperial Foreign Minister would not be willing to see us..."

"You're welcome, Uncle Kendall."

Senani shook her head and smiled.

Kendall nodded.

He adjusted his excitement a little, then raised his hand and knocked on the door.

Tuk Tuk.

"Sir, I am Kendall Bocanegra, and I have made an appointment with you to meet in the evening."

The man said toward the door.

After waiting for a while, a young man's calm voice came from inside:

"Come in, everyone."

"yes."

Kendall took a deep breath before pushing the door open and entering.