Archduke Stefan's worries are very reasonable, the strength of the Roman navy has always been the focus of attention from all walks of life in Rome, and if such a big event happens, the forces of all parties will definitely be involved, and I am afraid that the inside story of some invisible people within the navy will be difficult to hide.

The aged admiral said, "Your Excellency, because of this, this matter must be settled at once, as soon as possible. ”

This is also the opinion of the people.

Grand Duke Stefan made up his mind, and he said, "That's it." Immediately negotiate with the Tang Dynasty people and exchange hostages. ”

After speaking, he looked at the old admiral and said, "Marquis de Parvaro, this matter is bothering you. ”

The Marquis de Parvaro said, "Your Excellency, do your best. ”

After Archduke Stefan left, Umar completely ignored the hostile gaze of the Romans around him, drank champagne, ate fruit, and kept shaking his upturned legs, waiting very leisurely.

At this time, a woman's voice came from outside: "Where is my daughter?" Then a middle-aged lady walked in. Behind her was a maid of about 30 years old.

When the middle-aged lady saw Uma'er, she asked eagerly, "Where did you get my daughter, and return my daughter quickly?!" ”

From the tone of her voice, you can know that this is the wife of Grand Duke Stefan.

Umar ignored her, his eyes staring at the maid behind her, his mouth wide open in surprise.

When the noblewoman saw that Umar ignored her, she said angrily: "Answer me, you wicked man, where have you gotten my daughter and son-in-law?" ”

Umar looked at the maid carefully again, then turned his head and asked very politely, "This lady, are you the wife of Grand Duke Stefan?" ”

Umar had always behaved arrogantly and rudely, but at the moment he changed his norm and behaved politely in the face of the wife of the aggressive Grand Duke Stefan.

This sudden change of attitude made the butler and the guards around him very puzzled.

The maid had already felt the shock in Ummar's gaze that looked straight at her, and she wondered a little, feeling that this man seemed to know her, but she had no impression of him.

This maid is well-maintained and looks very young, and looks vaguely similar to the childhood dream lover that Umar has never forgotten in his heart, but after all, more than ten years have passed, and Umar does not dare to confirm it. He wanted to ask the woman, but he couldn't do it on this occasion.

However, in the face of this maid, Umar consciously wanted to maintain his good demeanor, hoping to make a good impression in front of her.

Faced with the questioning of the wife of the Grand Duke of Stefan, Umar said: "Honorable Madam, I am just a messenger, and I do not know anything else, and this matter must be solved by His Excellency the Grand Duke Stefan himself."

However, I can assure you that your daughter and son-in-law are safe and sound at the moment, and they are in good hands. ”

Hearing that her daughter and son-in-law were still alive, Grand Duchess Stefan's heart also calmed down a little, and she pleaded: "You must not hurt my daughter and son-in-law, and I will let the Grand Duke agree to you on any conditions." ”

She was still a little uneasy, and threatened: "If you hurt them, the Grand Duke will not let you go." ”

Umar smiled and said, "Madame, don't worry, this matter will be properly resolved." ”

With that, he turned his gaze to the maid again, hoping to get useful information from her expression, but he looked at the maid with a slightly puzzled look, and did not seem to recognize himself.

Umar couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in her heart.

The wife of Grand Duke Stefan chattered a few more words and turned away, followed by the lady-in-waiting.

Looking at her back, hoping that she would turn her head, however, she just left.

Umar reached out and touched his face, and said to himself, "Could it be that I have changed so much that she is not impressed at all?" ”

At the time of the lamp, Archduke Stefan returned, and with him came a Roman general who looked slightly older than Archduke Stefan.

Grand Duke Stefan introduced: "This is the Marquis of Parvaro, and he is fully responsible for this matter, so you can talk about specific matters." ”

The Marquis de Parvaro asked, "What do you call this citizen?" "Rome is a civil state, and it is generally called that, except for those who have a clear title.

Umar said, "Call me Umar." ”

"Yes, citizen Umar, I ask to see the commander of your army, the sooner the better." Marquis Pavaro said.

Umar said, "I must first see the king and make sure they are alive." ”

The Marquis de Parvaro immediately said, "This matter is easy, and I will take you to meet them." ”

Night fell, and the small window high above the prison let in the dim moonlight.

In the dark cell, Wang Huili chatted with the second cabinet for a while, and there was no new topic, so he was ready to sleep.

At this moment, there was the sound of footsteps outside, and soon the footsteps stopped at the door of the cell, and then the sound of the door being unlocked.

Since being held here, they have only been arraigned twice, both during the day. It's a little abnormal for someone to come over so late, and the first feeling of Wang Huili and the second cabinet is that someone wants to harm them. Both sat up and stared nervously at the cell door.

"Crunch."

With the terrible sound of the rusty doorway, the iron doors of the prison opened, and the first to enter was the jailer with torches, and then a man dressed as a merchant, whose face was not clear.

The person who came opened his mouth as he walked inside, and what he said turned out to be Tang Dynasty dialect, and he said, "Is it the king's shopkeeper?" I am Umar, the prince's guard, and the prince has sent me to save you. ”

Wang Huili trembled with excitement, tears flowed down at once, and the second cabinet was also in tears.

Umar walked over and patted Wang Huili on the shoulder, but stopped talking. He turned back to the jailers and naval officers behind him and said, "Go out, I have something to say to the king's treasurer alone." ”

The jailer hesitated and looked at the naval officer, who nodded and withdrew with the jailer.

Wang Huili couldn't wait to ask, "Is the prince here?" ”

Umar said, "Yes! It was the prince himself who led a large army to rescue you. ”

"Lord Wang." Hearing this, Wang Huili and the second cabinet couldn't help but cry again.

After a while, seeing that the two of them were in a calmer mood, Umar inquired about their health, and then told them to be patient for a while, waiting for the prince to exchange hostages with the Romans.

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