An encounter with a blonde beauty may seem romantic, but after all, it is only a small episode in life. Back at his residence, Lu Xi met Sesilu, who had been waiting for him for a long time, while Primra continued his surveillance mission. Compared to Seyrius's weak sorcerer physique, Primra, a good warrior, was better at doing this kind of long-lasting, boring work; On the other hand, no matter how soft she looks, she also has the two-dimensional anti-heaven attribute that suppresses the sense of storage to the lowest point, which is perfect as a tracker.

"Still nothing suspicious today?" Lu Xi asked.

"Not at all, no matter how you look at it, it's just an ordinary boring uncle. In addition, I made another secret inquiry at the embassy; It is said that Bars's popularity is said to be very good; Although he didn't have much ability, he was very enthusiastic about helping others, and many people in the embassy were helped by him. Well, in general, I don't really believe he's a spy. ”

"Why? Because of his popularity, he looks like a good person? ”

"No, that's the problem. If he really has any problems, he should keep a low profile, right, but this guy is a good-hearted old man, and he is inevitably too conspicuous. ”

"Maybe it's a disguise too."

"Plus, Lim and I have been watching him around the clock for a week. No matter how clever a spy is, it's impossible not to show his feet at all, right? ”

"That's because you haven't seen the world," Lu Xi couldn't help but say, "I've seen spies who have been lurking for a few years or even more than ten years, and talking about love to have children." For example, Yu Cheng and Jiang Ping! Forget it, it doesn't matter if you haven't heard of it. But you're going to talk about clues...... He goes to the tavern in the South City every day, you know; But he gambled in the tavern every day, and he lost a lot, and that amount was not something that a small military attaché counselor could bear. We can at least accuse him of 'the crime of unknown origin of a huge amount of wealth'...... Is this suspicious? ”

Sesilyu glared, and once again scorned Lu Xi with the gaze of a class enemy, and then shook his head without hesitation: "Not at all." Or if he hadn't spent so lavishly, I'd have found it suspicious. ”

"What do you say?" Lu Xi couldn't help but be surprised. He looked Sesilio up and down, as if to see if her brain had been caught by the door before.

"I took a closer look at Baars's resume, and it was very ordinary, but when I looked up the family relationships, it was very remarkable." Seyleus paused and said slowly, "Bars's wife's name is Ingrid Patrick, and she is one of the major shareholders of Apost. ”

"Aprest? The largest magic guide company in the Federation? ”

"Yes, it's that Aprest! You've heard of it, too. ”

How could Lu Xi not have heard of it? The amulet on his chest was made by Aprest.

"Ha, although I haven't heard of Mrs. Patrick, as the majority shareholder of Aptist, she should at least be a strong woman in the business world, why would she marry a little-known diplomat?"

"I'm curious about that, but it's true. According to Guò Bars's bank account, his wife deposited 1,000 gold milas a month for his expenses. ”

"Woo, it's my salary for ten years!" Lu Xi's eyes widened, completely unable to accept such a fact.

"It's fifteen years of me! Also, don't think I don't know that you and Carol are doing all the things that are out of tune, you are a tyrant who has the face to cry in front of me! After Cesilyu knocked Lu Xi down with a string of mouth cannons, he replied with a blank face, "So, no matter how much he goes in and out of the casino, it's not surprising." Nor does it constitute a reason for his arrest. ”…,

The conversation with Sehireu put things in trouble again, and just when the two of them were relatively silent, an invitation was delivered to Lu Xi's residence.

This invitation was issued by the Imperial Palace of Auckland himself, and Emperor Gaius had to entertain the ambassadors of various countries in Auckland at the Bailu Palace outside the city, and of course, the heads of departments, generals, and nobles above the earl level in the imperial capital would also attend.

"What does this mean? Birthday party? The emperor's 80th birthday should be next week, right? Lu Xi took the invitation and was a little confused.

"Well, this should be regarded as a small-scale dinner before the official banquet, so the venue is only in the palace of Bailu Mountain Forest outside the city," Fils, who personally sent Lu Xi an invitation from the embassy, replied, "The official envoys from all countries who came to celebrate the birthday have not yet arrived, and the princes and lords from other places are still on the way, and next week, the emperor will officially invite the banquet in the Glory Hall. ”

"Well, it seems that you are still very obsessed with this, uh, 'all nations are coming, and the weather is prosperous'." Lu Xi couldn't help laughing, "Then it's better to go to this 'small dinner' instead of me, right?" ”

"That's not possible, this time, our embassy only received a total of three invitations. Ambassador Boyle, Brigadier General Tina, and Your Excellency, others are not eligible. If a small cabinet official like me wants to attend a palace banquet, it will be at least the emperor's birthday. ”

"I never thought of going to this Rausch dinner...... And, don't you think it's too suspicious? There must be a lot of people in the embassy with higher status than me, right? Why did the invitation go down to me, the newly appointed assistant military attaché and counselor? ”

"It must be because you are a model for the youth of our country, and it is the first time in a hundred years that a young hero who can capture a lich can be captured. It's normal for Auckland's elites to want to see and learn. ”

"Oh? Did you know that? That's disrespectful. ”

"After all, the embassy can also subscribe to domestic newspapers." Fils didn't seem to understand Lu Xi's sarcasm, pursed his lips and smiled: "Besides, the other party has already sent an invitation to the Imperial Household Agency in a formal manner, if you don't go, it can be regarded as a big gaffe in my country in terms of diplomatic etiquette!" ”

"Well, anyway, the other party doesn't know what Lucy Berencaster looks like, maybe he will think that he is a personable, knowledgeable middle-aged beautiful man, just like you."

"Hehe, you're really humorous. By the way, how tall are you? I need to prepare the dress as much as possible. ”

So, in the afternoon of the next day, Lu Xi had no choice but to get into a luxurious four-wheeled carriage and leave the city of Cerokchia. After a two-hour journey, when the sun was about to set, Lu Xi looked through the car window and finally saw a large mountain range covered with white dew maple forests, and the bluestone road that split the forest in half.

In the middle of the woods and mountains, there was a small lake and a flat land. Around the lake, the Auckland royal family built a palace on this flat land, which is known as the White Dew Palace. Compared with the arrogance and solemnity of Yongchen Palace in order to declare the imperial prestige, Bailu Palace pays more attention to habitability and artistry, and its buildings and interior decoration are more elegant and beautiful, noble but more tender.

For example, the marble statue in the square of the palace is based on the scene of the goddess of radiance and twelve cherubs playing; The gentle and kind smile of the goddess, and the naughty naughtiness of the little angels, bring people a warm and romantic humanistic feelings.

Lu Xi was dressed in a proper ornate mage robe, and when he strode into the banquet hall, he found that the ball had already begun. Expensive drinks and hearty meals are placed on tables on both sides of the hall, and from time to time, waiters carry crystal glasses filled with red wine or cocktails as they move through the bustling halls. The luxurious crystal lamp base fell into the air, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime, and the beautiful and soothing music wafted through the hall, which made people feel soothed physically and mentally. Gorgeously dressed and radiant high-ranking officials and ladies chatted in groups, laughing from time to time in a dignified posture, and some even danced on the dance floor like butterflies.

Such a gorgeous scene of singing and dancing, even in another world, Lu Xi has only seen it on the TV screen. However, when he was in this environment again, he always felt that everything around him seemed extremely illusory, lacking a sense of flesh and blood realism.

I don't know anyone here, no matter how gorgeous it is, Lu Xi will only feel bored and out of place.

He casually walked over to a long table and began to silently add food to himself. The silver plates were soon filled with a variety of luxurious court dishes. He picked up another crystal cup and filled himself with a full drink.

"Find a secluded spot in the garden and eat something. Then you can slip away. Lu Xi said to himself. No matter how thick his nerves are, it is not good for him to eat and drink in such a sanctimonious environment.

Just as he was adding the last piece of foie gras to the crystal plate, the voice of Ambassador Boyle came from behind him.

"What are you doing here, Belencaster?!"