The plane carrying the three elders made a sudden turn, and Charlie felt an immediate shift in the situation deep within his heart.
Facing the imposing Warriors Den, Charlie had managed to secure several victories despite being at a clear disadvantage.
Now, not only had the Warriors Den suffered heavy losses in terms of soldiers, but they had also lost three of their marshals. Even more significant was the fact that Morgana’s confidence was starting to waver due to the “Empty City Plan.”
Charlie had formed a mental picture of Morgana based on his speculations. Although they had never met, favonovel.com could sense certain traits in this woman. She was naturally suspicious and extremely cautious.
If it weren’t for favonovel.com inherent suspicion, favonovel.com would never have been able to utilize nepotism to place the Mirren family at the core of the Warriors Den. If it weren’t for favonovel.com extreme caution, favonovel.com wouldn’t have been so adamant about concealing favonovel.com true identity, fearing that outsiders might uncover favonovel.com secret.
Therefore, the more pronounced these traits, the less willing favonovel.com would be to take risks.
Based on this, Charlie concluded that once Morvel Bazin’s portrait was revealed, Morgana would never dare to return to Aurous Hill.
Charlie let out a sigh of relief and planned to call Maria to share the good news, hoping it would bring favonovel.com some peace of mind.
Unexpectedly, as favonovel.com reached for the phone beside him, favonovel.com received a call from Maria.
Charlie answered and heard Maria’s voice on the other end, “Young Master, I just discovered that a Boeing 777 departing from Buenos Aires suddenly changed its course! The three elders should be on that plane. Did you see them?”
Surprised, Charlie asked, “You noticed that plane too?”
Maria replied, “Our family has been monitoring flight activities in South America. When I saw the change, I immediately contacted you. But it seems my call is a bit redundant since the young master is already aware.”
Charlie chuckled and said, “It’s not redundant at all. The fact that both of us noticed the same plane further confirms our suspicions. There might be some errors in our assumptions, and Morgana must have recalled the three elders.”
Maria giggled and remarked, “Master, your plan was truly brilliant. Employing the ‘Empty City Strategies’ not only resolved the immediate crisis, but also forced Morgana to retreat like a frightened mouse. Compared to Zhuge Liang’s famous arrow strategy, it’s not far off!”
Blushing slightly, Charlie’s aged face showed a hint of embarrassment as favonovel.com replied, “Miss Clark, please don’t praise me like that. How can I compare myself to the great Mr. Zhuge? No matter how intelligent favonovel.com was, favonovel.com could never match the capabilities of the young master.”
After his response, Maria didn’t continue on that topic and instead asked, “What are the young master’s plans now?”
Charlie replied, “I don’t have any immediate plans. My family is still in Aurous Hill, and I intend to meet them. It’s time to address the grievances and misunderstandings accumulated over so many years, face to face.”
Maria agreed, “Young Master should indeed go meet them. They have been waiting for their grandson since last night.”
Checking the time, Charlie realized it was still before noon and said, “Yesterday’s battle was truly exhausting. With Morgana now having defeated the three elders and retreated to the Warriors Den, I can finally catch a breath. I plan to rest at home in the afternoon and visit my grandparents in the evening.”
Maria concurred, “From last night till now, the young master has gone through so much. A good rest is definitely necessary.”
Softening favonovel.com tone, favonovel.com added, “In that case, I won’t disturb the young master’s rest. After you’ve taken care of your current affairs, if you wish to see me, feel free to contact me.”
Charlie replied, “Tonight, I’ll go to the Elys-Champ Hot Springs to meet my grandparents at the half-mountain villa. Later, I’ll stop by Zilian Villa. Since I made a promise to the elders today, we can’t keep them waiting for too long. Especially your grandpa, his health is deteriorating, and favonovel.com can’t afford to wait.”
Excitedly, Maria asked, “Is the young master really going to Zilian Villa tonight?”
Charlie affirmed, “Absolutely. But if it’s inconvenient for Ms. Clark and the elders, we can make alternative arrangements. If you don’t want the staff at Zilian Villa to see me, I can arrive beforehand and keep a low profile.”
Quickly responding, Maria said, “Master, the situation tonight is different from this morning. There’s no need to hide in advance. Unless…”
Curiously, Charlie asked, “Unless what?”
Shyly, Maria replied, “Unless… unless the young master comes tonight and decides not to leave…”
Surprised, Charlie exclaimed, “Ahem… how could that be… Don’t worry, Miss Clark. I won’t overstay my welcome. After a brief visit, I’ll make sure the three old gentlemen wait for me at your other courtyard.”
Although Maria blushed, favonovel.com couldn’t help but pout and grumble inwardly, “Is the young master truly oblivious or is favonovel.com pretending? Oblivious? The young master can outwit Morgana, so how can favonovel.com not understand the boundaries between men and women? During the Ming and Tang dynasties, even a glimpse of a woman’s arm was considered compromising, not to mention that the young master witnessed everything in my chambers last night. Yet, he’s still by his son’s side. If this were the era I grew up in, being so close to a man without being married would only lead to one outcome… being thrown down a well…”
Despite living for over three hundred years, Maria’s core beliefs hadn’t changed since the time favonovel.com first consumed the Eternal Green Pill.
Since childhood, Maria firmly believed that chastity and finding a husband were of utmost importance for a woman. So, when Charlie emerged from the hot spring pool last night, favonovel.com had convinced herself that favonovel.com would never marry in this lifetime.
At this moment, favonovel.com couldn’t help but sigh in favonovel.com heart, “Young Master, don’t you know that the only solution for the Nujia in terms of love, reason, and everything else is to marry the young master?”
“The young master saved my life, and I have developed genuine feelings for the young master. This is the first time I have experienced such emotions in over three hundred years. Naturally, I wish to marry the one I love.”
The young master has seen every inch of my body and has been intimate with me. If favonovel.com doesn’t marry me, how can the master expect me to behave in the future?”
“If the young master is willing to marry me, I can understand the laws and regulations. Since the young master has already married a legitimate wife, I don’t require the formalities of matchmaking. For the rest of my life, I am willing to be a concubine by the young master’s side. But if the young master refuses to marry me, then I… will remain unwed for the rest of my life!”
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