It was the same season, but it was completely different in different places.
The weather in early February, in the Principality of Constantine, it was filled with greenery and a warm breeze. In Banta City, although it was no longer snowing, it was still a bit cold.
But in the northern border of the Lampari Kingdom, it was filled with snow and a cold winter.
On a day when it was snowing, Seveni met Viscount Leslie in a northern army outpost on the border between the Lampari Kingdom and the Sack Kingdom.
When she first saw Viscount Leslie, Seveni almost didn't recognize him.
Whether it was when she met him in Anvilmar City or when she met him in Banta City, Viscount Leslie had completely changed.
The current Viscount Leslie had a face full of stubble and his skin was rough and dark. He was no different from the rough men Seveni had seen in the northern army, he didn't have the clean and handsome appearance of a noble young master from before.
"Viscount Leslie, it seems like your days here are quite hard." Seveni couldn't help saying.
Viscount Leslie revealed a faint smile.
Compared to before, the only thing that didn't change was his smile.
Although his appearance had become coarse, when he smiled, he still exuded the unique and calm temperament of someone who came from a great noble family, just like before.
"It isn't hard at all, I'm just living the life of a normal soldier.
Moreover, I've received special care. Relatively speaking, my conditions here are much better than most of the brothers in the army. "
Seveni fell silent and only after a while did she give a sigh.
"Actually royal father and I are very clear that the conditions of the soldiers in the army are very bad and need to be improved.
But you should be clear on the kingdom's financial situation, so even if royal father is anxious, he can't take out the money to change this situation. "
"I'm very clear on this, so I'm not complaining for my brothers, rather I'm just describing a fact to you."
Viscount Leslie said with a serious look, "Your highness, I have to tell you that the situation in the north is very serious.
Since winter came, those brats from the Sack Kingdom have been attacking fiercely and they haven't stopped even now.
The northern army has been fighting for all these days, so they have already suffered heavy losses.
If it wasn't for the large amount of armour and weapons sent by the army headquarters last time, they wouldn't have been able to hold on. "
After saying this, Viscount Leslie paused and the expression on his face became a bit strange.
"Your highness, I always had a question.
Since the army headquarters doesn't have money, what conditions did they use to satisfy that greedy fellow Xu Yi? "
Hearing the name "Xu Yi", Seveni revealed a heartfelt smile as she shook her head, "Chairman Xu, he isn't a greedy person.
He always said to me that what he hoped for the most was the development of the magic machine industry. This required a stable and healthy environment and the Lampuri Kingdom's environment wasn't ideal, so he had to support the kingdom to become stronger and more stable.
This time the army headquarters cooperated with the Frestech Chamber of Commerce to build this weapon factory and he has paid quite a bit, but he never asked for anything in return. "
"No, I understand him, he definitely won't ask for anything in return.
Only you can't give him the things he wants right now, so you're just keeping a tab for now.
When he really asks for these things in the future, I feel that you won't be able to take it. "
"I don't agree." Seveni shook her head.
Seveni shook her head, "Actually, I've been in contact with him more than you, so I understand him better than you.
Although he has always emphasized that he is a merchant and the most important thing is his own benefits.
But the benefits he cares about are different from other merchants.
The other merchants only care about the benefits in front of them, the most direct thing is gold coins.
But the benefits that Xu Yi cared about the most were bigger and longer term than all the merchants, even more than all the people.
Even if he asks for something in return, I think that I will definitely be willing to give it to him. "
Viscount Leslie looked at Seveni's determined expression with a bit of surprise. After thinking for a bit, he suddenly asked, "What if he asks for something in return from you?"
Seveni was surprised before knitting her brows, "You mean that you want me to marry him?
No, that's impossible.
Xu Yi and Stiel have deep feelings for each other and there's no room for anyone else, so it's impossible for him to make this request. "
"That's not certain." Viscount Leslie slowly shook his head.
Viscount Leslie slowly shook his head, "Your highness, if you can inherit the throne and become our Lampari Kingdom's queen, Xu Yi will have the strongest backing in the kingdom if you marry him.
Like this, it will be very important for him to realize his dreams.
If he really is a businessman, he should definitely accept such a deal. "
"I've said it before, Xu Yi isn't a shallow merchant."
Seveni looked at Viscount Leslie and said with a serious expression, "Viscount Leslie, Xu Yi has always told me that you helped him a lot when New Flyer was first built and you are someone who can understand his thoughts, so he has always treated you as a friend in his heart.
Since he treats you as a friend, I hope that you won't make any malicious guesses about him. "
Viscount Leslie revealed a faint smile, "This isn't a malicious guess, it's just a very rational guess.
Other than that ….. Your highness, you didn't deny the possibility of marrying him, right?
Could it be that you also have this intention? "
Seveni had a blush on her face before returning to normal. She calmly looked at Viscount Leslie and asked back, "Are you seriously asking this question?"
Viscount Leslie nodded, "I'm serious.
Since Xu Yi treats me as a friend, then as a friend, I should help him understand this very important question. "
Seveni silently looked at Viscount Leslie for a bit before letting out a soft sigh and replying with a calm expression, "Then I'll answer you, yes.
Although according to royal father's wishes, he hopes that I can marry the heir of a large noble family to increase the power of the royal family.
Among these candidates, royal father's first choice was you, Viscount Leslie. "
Viscount Leslie revealed a faint smile, "That would be my honour."
"But I don't agree with royal father's idea." Seveni shook her head.
Seveni shook her head, "Including your Stagg Family, each large family has their own considerations. They won't completely lean towards the royal family because of me marrying the heir of a large noble family.
Am I right?
Viscount Leslie? "
"Very right." Viscount Leslie gave a soft clap to show his praise.
"Your highness, I have to say, you've seen through this very clearly.
Any large noble family has their own family, so they will only consider the benefits of their family first.
Actually even the royal family is just the strongest noble family in the kingdom in the end.
Your highness, whoever you marry will only have a symbolic meaning and won't have any real meaning.
Because what can truly make two families cooperate is always the benefits of both sides. "
"So that means that my marriage doesn't really decide anything.
Compared to marrying the heir of a large noble family like you, it's better to marry a normal person, it has more meaning to me. "
"For example, Xu Yi?" Viscount Leslie immediately asked.
Seveni couldn't help closing her eyes to take a deep breath before opening them. She maintained her calm as she nodded.
"Yes.
Although Xu Yi has the title of baron, no one actually treats him as a noble and he is still considered a normal person.
But the New Flyer he has isn't normal at all.
I'm even certain that if the Frestech Chamber of Commerce can develop like this, it will really change the entire Sines Continent like he said. "
"I am also very certain of this." Viscount Leslie nodded in agreement.
Seveni nodded, "So if I can marry him and let the power of the New Flyer be used by the royal family, it will be more helpful to the royal family than any other family.
Compared to this, this is actually a better choice. "
Viscount Leslie was silent for a bit before nodding, "Your highness, your analysis is very correct.
But I feel that you've overlooked a very important problem.
You and Xu Yi marrying will be very helpful to the royal family, but have you considered your own feelings?
You ….. are you willing to marry Xu Yi? "
Hearing this question, Seveni couldn't keep her calm as a blush couldn't help appearing on her face.
After a while, she said with a nod, "I think ….. I'm willing.
Xu Yi is a humorous person with a calm and magnanimous personality. I've been with him for a long time and as long as I'm by his side, I'll feel very relaxed. I'll be infected by his strong confidence and be filled with confidence in the future.
I believe that if I can marry him, I'll be much happier in the future. "
Viscount Leslie had only casually asked this, but he never thought that Seveni would give such a certain answer. He couldn't help looking at Seveni in a daze with a complicated expression.
The two were silent for a long time before Viscount Leslie gave a sigh and shook his head with a bitter smile, "Your highness, I'm suddenly beginning to sympathize with you.
With your status, it was impossible for you to find a husband that was suitable for you and could be recognized by you. Now that Xu Yi has appeared, if you're really willing, I think it's very possible for you to steal him.
But I know that you definitely won't steal from young miss Stiel, right? "
Seveni gave a sigh and shook her head. She looked at the snow in the distance and silently thought for a bit before turning back to Viscount Leslie.
"Everyone has something they're not willing to change. Xu Yi won't change his feelings for young miss Stiel because of me, just like how you would rather go against your family's interests and insist on returning your shares to Xu Yi.
Isn't that right? "
Viscount Leslie revealed a bitter smile again, "Very right, so I've been exiled to this bitter cold border by my family, missing the peaceful life in the city while watching the snow every day."
Seveni revealed a faint smile, "Isn't this another kind of life experience?
When you return to Anvilmar City or Banta City, I think those noble ladies and young misses will want to hear you tell them about your dangerous life here. "
Viscount Leslie gave a shrug, "I can't guarantee that when I leave this place, I won't be able to keep my handsome face."
Seveni and Viscount Leslie looked at each other and couldn't help breaking out in laughter at the same time.
His laughter instantly passed through the endless wind and snow, spreading far and wide in all directions.