si-mexico Chapter 739 I, Xu Ning, am going to betray them!
Chapter 739 I, Xu Ning, am going to betray them!
"I originally thought it would be a formal diplomatic meeting, but I didn't expect Lady Funina to prepare an ordinary tea party instead. It's quite an unusual thing."
This was the first thing the servant said after entering the room.
Even Xu Ning had to admit that the servant executive officer's very presence and demeanor exuded the air of a perfect father.
No wonder the children of the Hearth House call her "Father"—she's definitely a lesbian by all accounts.
Moreover, Xu Ning could clearly sense that Funina was still somewhat afraid of her, and upon hearing the other party speak, she immediately looked at her.
Please, your "Prime Minister" is over there. If I, as an outsider, speak first, wouldn't that be stealing the show?
But seeing that Vilette didn't seem to be taking the initiative to speak, Xu Ning had no choice but to cough lightly and say, "I see you also brought pastries, didn't you? I should say you're quite looking forward to this tea party, aren't you?"
Xu Ning spoke these words while keeping his eyes fixed on Vilette the entire time.
Did you see the snacks they're carrying? They haven't even entered the door yet, and they've already figured out everything about this place. Your Court of Justice might as well change its name to Court of Screening.
Whether it was because she heard the word "pastry" or because Funina suddenly remembered that she should speak, "Ah... um, thank you for the pastries, they look delicious."
"I really didn't want to make the meeting too formal, with a lot of red tape and no substance. I figured a tea party would be more appropriate. In fact, to liven things up, I even invited..."
The servant chuckled softly and continued, "Lady Furina, I was born in Fontaine, so I naturally know the esteemed Supreme Judge Navelette. As for this one..."
The servant turned to look at the Dust Concealment Gourd in Xu Ning's hand and smiled, "...Lord Xu Ning of Liyue, is there anyone in Teyvat who doesn't know him now?"
There's a limit to lying to someone's face. If you know me, why did you look at my gourd before my face? I bet if we ever fought, you'd only recognize the gourd anyway, you liar!
Xu Ning took a sip of wine, seething with resentment.
"Speaking of which, I should first thank the three of you. I heard that the children of the Hearth House have received a lot of care from you since I came back."
Upon hearing this remark, which sounded less like a thank you and more like a sarcastic remark, Funina was at a loss for words.
A few days ago, the three siblings, Linni, had already gone through their trial and were thrown into the Mello Petersburg along with the entire magic troupe, receiving varying lengths of sentences.
It's quite unsettling to suddenly hear their parents saying "thank you" and "take care" of them.
Even that drunkard, at least his underlings and friends were still on Linni's side, trying their best to exonerate him.
Of the four, it seems that this drunkard has the worst relationship with his servant, yet this remark has no effect on him whatsoever.
Villette, however, remained calm. "So, you're here because of what Linni did?"
The servant raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.
People say that Violet is calm and indifferent, a natural-born judge who upholds justice.
But those words just now were incredibly sharp.
If he really wanted to speak up for Linni, he was afraid that Linni would immediately use the basement incident to make an issue of him, leaving him speechless.
However, this time he had a different goal.
"The children of the House of Hearth, though often implicated because of the Fools' reputation, are all good children who know how to care for their families and are willing to do good for their hometown. But I am not here solely because of them, but also because of that young master. I hope that you will hand over the young master, Linni, and the others to Winter's side. We are willing to work with Fontaine to handle their affairs."
From the beginning, Xu Ning sensed that there were many problems with the servant's words.
From the moment the servant brought in the pastries, Xu Ning knew that Fontaine had been thoroughly infiltrated, and it didn't start with Marcel; Zhi Dong had probably planted many spies here long ago.
Ahem, of course, it seems that Liyue also has quite a few.
If that's the case, why did Linni go to such great lengths, or even make a big fuss, to enter Mero Petersburg?
That only illustrates the unique nature of Melo Petersburg.
Either water can't get in, making it impossible to insert the hidden stakes; or the stakes that have been inserted have already been cleared away.
Judging from Lin Ni's high profile, Xu Ning is more inclined to believe the latter.
That is, all the spies in Mello Petersburg were taken out by winter, and they knew nothing about the situation there, but it was a very important place.
So they sent in a renowned magician to investigate, just to make sure he wasn't killed off without a trace.
As for the young master, it seems he was imprisoned because of bad luck, having suffered some undeserved misfortune.
But in any case, it had only been a few days since the Fools had successfully infiltrated Mero Petersburg. Why then did the servant suddenly propose to extradite them back to winter?
Have the Fools already obtained the information they wanted?
Villette frowned slightly, clearly having considered the same questions Xu Ning was thinking about.
"If it were before the judgment was executed, we might have been able to find a way, but since the judgment has already been executed, we consider the case closed, and I'm sorry I cannot grant your request."
Despite being so bluntly rejected by Navelette, the servant showed no sign of anger; in fact, his smile remained unchanged.
"Is that such a straightforward refusal? Very well, I respect Fontaine's laws and rules, just as I have always respected Judge Navelette."
"Then I'll compromise. We'll forgo the application to transfer them back to Winter in exchange for a chance to visit them in Mello Petersburg. Surely you can't even grant such a small request, Lady Funina, what do you say?"
Fu Ningna seemed to be staring at the pastries on the table when she suddenly heard the servant's question. She looked up in confusion and then habitually turned to Xu Ning.
Xu Ning chuckled. Well, it turns out the Fools hadn't gotten any information from Mero Petersburg at all, and it seems they'd even gotten their own people caught up in it.
No wonder they suddenly made such a big concession, just to confirm the survival of their own people.
Although we lack sufficient information to make an accurate judgment, my Lord Water God, I, Xu Ning, am going to betray you!
“Since Lady Monfunina has inquired, then Xu Ning will also speak the truth. In Liyue, even death row inmates are allowed to be visited by their families before their death, let alone Fontaine, which has always upheld justice and fairness. I think visits should be allowed.”
Funina stared at Xu Ning in disbelief, "You...you..."