Charles almost thought that His Majesty was a fellow transmigrator, but then he heard the Emperor recount several of his own past stories.
Yes, those were the romantic escapades of Charles klen.
He breathed a deep sigh of relief, no longer so panicked.
What Charles feared most was soone discovering his identity as a transmigrator, second only to soone discovering that he had once summoned the Evil God. As for the old embarrassnts of Charles klen, those had to rank third.
If those were found out, it would only affect his marriage.
Though losing Anne would deeply sadden him.
But having transmigrated once, he could withstand such minor troubles.
Emperor Alfred Guillau beca more and more excited as he spoke. Count Sui remained composed, after all, he was already aware, while Aurora Sui's eyes grew brighter and brighter. She glanced back at Charles, slightly raised her eyebrows, and made an inquiring gesture.
Charles spread his hands in resignation and admitted openly.
Aurora nodded, indicating that she understood.
One couldn't tell what she was thinking, but suddenly the atmosphere turned strange.
Charles looked at this young Emperor of the Inglima, and though they had only t for about fifteen minutes, he already knew what kind of person the fifteenth Red Dragon Emperor of the Inglima Empire was.
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Emperor Alfred Guillau, spoke till he was dry-mouthed, reached out his hand, and imdiately soone in the palace brought him a glass of champagne. He drank it in one gulp and said, "Every ti I look over the information sent by spies in Fars, I truly envy you."
"Is that baroness very beautiful?"
Charles answered, "Very beautiful!"
Emperor Alfred Guillau continued, "Mrs. Yang Miers... I an, is Miss Sophie Brittany beautiful?"
This ti Charles did not answer, and simply said softly, "She has passed away, Your Majesty."
Emperor Alfred Guillau paused. As the Emperor of one of the strongest empires on the continent, he did not quite grasp the concept of respecting others, but he did not dwell on it and asked about the appearances of a few won. Charles answered casually, which left the Emperor very satisfied.
Charles observed His Majesty's satisfied expression. In a mont of reverie, it almost seed to overlap with those profiles of avid royal readers on the Internet back on Earth, even though he hadn't gone into the details of those past events. Clearly, the Emperor had filled in many of the blanks himself.
Indeed, Charles even wanted to recite a book of Ali's stories for him on the spot.
But thinking of Fan Xian reciting "Dream of the Red Chamber" after he transmigrated, and considering his own far lesser stature, he refrained from actively offering any foreign culture.
Although he couldn't introduce the advanced culture from Earth to a young Emperor in the palace of the Inglima Empire, Charles still made a very good impression on the Emperor.
No one knew where this inexplicable favor had co from.
After asking many questions, the young Emperor Alfred Guillau spoke quickly, "Since you have co as an emissary to the Inglima Empire, you deserve a reward. I hereby grant you the 24th Rank as a participant in policy and a political position as the Archives Commissioner of the Red Dragon Palace. I'll also pick a residence in Notruden for you. Which location do you prefer?"
Charles quickly replied, "I like places near rivers and seas where I can fully enjoy Notruden's culture."
Emperor Alfred Guillau gave a slight smile and said, "There happens to be an abandoned riverside garden in the royal estate. I will bestow it upon you."
Charles had not expected that without even addressing serious matters, rely past deeds would earn him such significant benefits.
In the Fars Empire, he did not know how many more years he would have struggled to reach the 24th Rank, regarded as an insurmountable class. Unexpectedly, after eting the emperor only once, he was awarded such status.
As for whether this position was from Fars or from Inglima, it did not matter; the salary was the sa, only paid in Inglima's gold pounds and shillings.
Count Sui, upon seeing that His Majesty the Emperor had finally stopped ntioning Charles's embarrassing incidents, gave a light cough and said, "Mister cklen's docunts were very insightful. You've seen them as well, Your Majesty. My suggestion is to ally with Fars as soon as possible."
"We need to limit the expansion of those vampires' power. Having a strong Byron Empire is contrary to the interests of the Empire."
Emperor Alfred Guillau finally regained so of his dignity and said, "I have discussed this with the other ministers, and their opinions align with Lord Sui. I agree to sign the alliance."
An official wheeled over more than ten docunts on a quadricycle and then quietly retreated.
Emperor Alfred Guillau continued, "These are the alliance docunts discussed and agreed upon by the higher officials of the Inglima Empire. Archives Commissioner Charles cklen, after you have reviewed them and if there are no objections, you may sign them."
Charles exclaid in surprise, "Doesn't this require the signature of the Augusladin High Priest?"
Count Sui explained to him, "Mister cklen, as a diplomatic envoy, you are the lowest-ranked diplomat but also possess the power to sign state docunts."
Urged on by the Emperor and Count Sui, Charles reviewed the dozen or so docunts. He couldn't decipher their content, but he knew he had no choice. He braced himself and signed his na on all of them.
After all, even if there were issues, Charles cklen could leave a notorious legacy, and once he closed his eyes, it would no longer be his concern.
After Charles had signed the docunts, they were sealed in the presence of the Emperor of Inglima and the Foreign Minister. Another cart of docunts was then wheeled over; these were from the Inglima Royal Family. Then ca a third cart of docunts for the Inglima Ministers of State…
Charles felt like an underground author whose books were not selling well but who was nonetheless compelled by the publisher to sign five thousand copies, ensuring no unsigned versions were available in the market. He spent a whole night signing docunts in the imperial palace.
Of course, His Majesty the Emperor had retired to rest early on, and even Count Sui and Aurora had gone to rooms reserved for ministers in the palace. Charles alone, a modern-day embodint of tireless labor, battled fatigue.
By noon the next day, Charles had finally finished signing all the docunts, five of which were to be taken later to the Fars Empire.
When Charles, who had taken a night's rest and was energized, was led out of the Red Dragon Palace by Count Sui, the first thing he asked was, "Count Sui, may I go back to Embassy Street first?"
He wanted to go back and sleep well, for even as a Transcendent, he had been severely tested by the young Red Dragon Emperor during the night.
Count Sui replied with a gentle smile, "Of course you may. I can arrange for a carriage to take you there."
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