Chapter 21 The Stone Falls (Part 2)

"Hersius, tell me what you think? Because many of the people here have given up on the idea of ​​being the second consul in the coming year. Lord Pansa has reached a full agreement with me, and he will go there soon. As governor of Syria for five years, this was what I had agreed upon with him, and Picasso and Cicero, who are now censors in purple robes, would be second consuls in my position. under the leadership of "The position." At this time, Lepidus turned his eyes to Hersius, who was chewing a big lobster, and slowly showed off his words.

The face of Young Caesar next to him became extremely nervous. What if the "rest of people" mentioned by the guardian also included him? What should we do? Everyone knows that the newly established Executive Yuan is the "private residence" of the Lepidus family. If you enter this system, you will be announcing to the whole world that you are living on the food rewarded by the guardian. This is absolutely unacceptable, even if the annual salary is ten cents. The benefits are obtained at the expense of the future and are definitely not worth it.

"Turinus, it's yours." Here Corinna used a small silver tong to pick up a piece of roast meat for him. Only then did Young Caesar regain his composure and hurriedly thanked him, almost out of breath. , watching the situation change, he felt his diaphragm squeezing his internal organs, making him even more cramped and painful.

"Since I can sit at this banquet today, I think the high priest must have carefully and sincerely cared about my future. I, Hersius, am a mere native of Sicily. According to Roman tradition a hundred years ago, people like us Unlike Hannibal back then, the highest level of official rank could only be from squire to financial officer, but now I have even entered the legal officer system, all of which were given by the high priest, hahaha. ”

"Be more cheerful, Hersius. You and I don't need to say these polite words, just say whether you are willing or not, or whether you hope to be a consul." Lepidus put down the wine cup. I asked directly without hesitation.

"Yes, I hope." Hersius took a deep breath, then replied, and then peeled off the oyster shells and lobster shells with his hands until they made a beeping sound.

Under the moonlight that filtered through the narrow window, Lepidus' hair seemed to be covered with a layer of snow, and his expression was like a layer of frost. Now not only the young Caesar, but also his daughter Corinna had forgotten to greet the guests and stared at her father. Catching every little breath of his.

"It's good that you have such a wish. Hersius, but not now." After a while. Lepidus spit out this answer very clearly. The lobster shell in Hersius's body broke into several pieces with a "bang", and then there was a brief awkward atmosphere. Then the legal officer from Sicily nodded with a smile and put the lobster down. I comforted myself, "That's right. If I spoke with this brogue at the inauguration ceremony, I would definitely be ridiculed by the nobles and the people listening to the speech."

"It's good to be so aware. Then take advantage of your free time to practice Greek and Latin elegant written language, because you will soon succeed Young Caesar as the governor of Illyria, where you will continue to work well for me and the Republic. Your practical ability is It's completely enough." The high priest didn't know if he was comforting or mocking.

"Plop", the small clip in Corinna's hand couldn't help but fall into the pool. Before her father could accuse her, she threw herself on his knees like a bird, "Then, what father means is, Turinu Will Si return to Rome?" But the last half of her sentence was never spoken.

Lepidus touched Corinna's hair, then with a helpless smile, looked around at everyone apologetically, and said only one sentence, "Turlinus has been the acting governor since the uprising. If he has been If I still fail to become the first consul, I am afraid that the soul of His Excellency Julius Caesar will condemn me in my dream."

After hearing this, Octavian's heart beat with ecstasy, which made his diaphragm feel unbearable!

The banquet didn't last long and dispersed soon after confirming the content. Corinna's joy danced on her brows and swayed on her skirt as she held the plate and entered with the female slave behind. While in the kitchen, he was overjoyed and told his mother Poti the good news that his father had allowed Turinus to run for second consulship.

Potty's eyes widened instinctively, and his fingers were still touching the edge of the stove. He didn't react for a moment. Corinna thought that her mother was so happy that she didn't react for a while, so she also stared wide-eyed and repeated the news just now. Tell Bodi all the time, "Mama, you should be happy for me too."

"Yes...yes...of course it should be like this." Bodie forced a smile twice, then stroked the back of her daughter's neck, looking at Corinna who was glowing all over, I don't know what to say. At this time, in the shrub garden in front of the kitchen, Young Caesar pressed the branches with his hands and kept looking at Corinna from a distance. Potty held his daughter's arm and said to her, "Go quickly, and Turi Tell Nus whatever you want, your father will be here soon, don’t let Turinus do anything inappropriate to you. "

With Mama's permission, Corinna hurriedly stuck out her tongue a few times, ran out with her skirt in hand, and then walked and talked with Turinus, with a happy smile on her face.

"Where's Corinna?" This sentence frightened Bodie, who was leaning on the pillar and watching with fear, half to death - Lepidah stood in front of the door of the room from unknown time, his tone was urgent and cold.

Then he saw that Bodie was a little restless and didn't know how to respond to him, so he walked to the colonnade and saw Corinna and Octavian together. He laughed and said to Bodie, "What are you afraid of? Put the two children away." Just call me over."

"You have to bring out the token." The high priest, who was sitting on the couch, said to the two children who were summoned. His tone was as kind as that of Young Caesar's father-in-law. Young Caesar immediately took out an exquisite box from his slave and handed it to Corinna, "Well, actually I just want to ask about your sincerity and sincerity towards Corinna. Of course I will consider the dowry issue with caution. "After Lepidus finished speaking, he smiled and took Poti's hand next to him, "When you successfully take office as the second consul, of course I can only support you with all my strength. Leo will be the senior alderman, and you will have to wait until then. Work together.”

Young Caesar immediately blushed and took out the drawing of Agrippa to show to the guardian, "I believe Leo will have nothing to do while he is in office." (To be continued...)