Stepping out the hall, Julius felt a large palm rest on his shoulders.
"Boy, you're really going to give this old man a scare!" Clayton spoke heavily, but soon let out a large grin. "But if you can't even handle this much, how can you be worthy of my Susu?"
Julius nodded outwardly, but was inwardly cursing when feeling the heavy pressure on his shoulders. 'Father-in-law, if you're truly satisfied, why don't you let go now? Why do I think this is revenge for the matter concerning your son?'
Well, Julius was right. Clayton remembered that this brat was the one who instigated Owen to cause chaos at the Poetry Meet. So what's wrong with taking a little revenge?
Clayton narrowed his eyes coldly, masking the pride he felt towards this Son-in-law of his. "Boy, you are so bold to dare scheme against the son of this General!"
"Calm down, Clayton… Afterall, the boy is now a Temporary Fief owner." Minister Hoggard appeased with amusement. Minister Gin stood in silence with the same look of amusement when watching their interaction.
The duo now took a deeper look in scrutiny, realizing that the 6th Prince was harder to see through than before.
'How interesting…'
With tactful stares, they looked at each other in understanding, before stepping forth to drag the big Giant holding Julius down.
"Uncle Hoggard, Uncle Gin," Julius gave a deep bow when seeing both men approaching. He had seen them in the past, since they supported the first Prince Augustus.
Prince Augustus and himself, despite being half-siblings, were like true brothers since Queen Lucinda was good friends with his mother, Concubine Ava. So in the past, the 2 had also been good to the former Julius, the original owner of this body.
When facing them, he didn't panic.
"Hmph! Just spoil him. The brat will grow more arrogant if we let him."
Clayton now had his arms crossed around his chest, with his head held high, and his smile still vibrant on his lips.
He found that he suddenly liked this Son-in-law of his was a little bit more, especially when realizing that his daughter might not marry a good-for-nothing person.
By the end of the day, the Imperial Edict should arrive, granting Julius the rights to control and oversee the fief. Once it arrives, he must embark out of the Capital within 2 days.
Fortunately, the journey by carriage only lasted 2 days and a half. So this situation wasn't bad. Those scheming ministers wanted him close by so that when they pull the strings, the effects would be swifter and deadlier, than if he was to go too far out of their sights.
"6th Prince, they won't let you go." Minister Gin spoke unhurriedly.
Julius understood that Minister Gin was cautioning him to be careful. Suddenly, he felt it was great to be cared for. Julius now felt warmth when seeing their concern for his safety. Even his dissatisfied father-in-law had a fleeting look of worry on his face.
Scared? Julius chuckled.
Since he was willing to pull such a move out in public, then one must understand that he already had countermeasures in place for their revenge on him.
It's just that his current strength and power wasn't up to standard yet.
'It seems I must speed up my plans.'
...….
After a long time, Julius finally returned to his estate, and was greeted with the teary eyes of several people.
"Young Master!!!"
At this time, Frosh and Daisy had already returned from their trip outside, alongside Steward Jiangsu.
One couldn't imagine their shock when successfully returning from a job well done, only to hear that their Young Master has been kidnapped.
Zeenie, Rosh, and Head Carpenter Borkman were also present, alongside several others who were crying waterfalls from his absence.
Clenching their fists, Rosh and Frosh, the newly appointed head guards in charge of Julius' safety, as well as the safety of all properties Julius owned, now had grim faces, when thinking of their current strength.
This event gave them a scare.
"Young Master, we must start recruitment immediately!"
Perhaps even Julius might never know just how much everyone here cared for him.
At first, they only worked under him because of Concubine Ava. But about 7 months ago, things changed. And now, they felt the Young Master was like their everything. They truly cared deeply for him, and swore to never betray him, no matter what.
Julius rubbed his chin embarrassingly, though feeling warmth in his heart.
"Alright, alright, I was only being summoned to the palace." He paused, sweeping his gaze at everyone with a warm smile. "Thank you."
Everyone brimmed, feeling overly excited when hearing the young master's acknowledgement.
"Young Master, no need to thank us!"
"Yes, yes, Young Master! How can you thank your servants?"
And as he walked further into the estate accompanied by his people, Julius didn't hide anything from them.
Many couldn't believe their Master was now a Fief owner.
Great! Great! They knew their master was destined only for greatness!
However, while Julius was in a good mood… the same couldn't be said for others who now had distorted faces.