Chapter 466： Heir (below)

Earl Nicole became alert subconsciously when he heard the Duchess’ question.

As an old man who has been in politics for many years, Earl Nicole certainly knows that the struggle for inheritance is often the most brutal and bloody.

Especially in the East, in the Saint-Pros family.

The struggle for inheritance rights has been going on for a long time. It can even be said that the current bad situation in the East is largely due to the struggle for inheritance rights.

To be honest, Earl Nicole has never wanted to get involved in this muddy water.

He is old, and his style has gradually become conservative. He is reluctant to do this kind of things that have great benefits but may be more risky. Moreover, the lessons of the Hall family and the Brugen family have made Earl Nicol more determined to stay out of the matter. Determination.

"Duchess, I really have no right to talk about the heir to the Duke of the East."

But the Duchess obviously didn't intend to let Count Nicol go so easily. She looked up into his eyes and said in a deep voice:

"Earl Nicol, the East is now in crisis. As the few remaining loyal vassals of the Saint-Pros family, do you intend to stay out of the matter?"

These words made Earl Nicole fall into deep thought.

He heard the threat from the duchess' words, but he also heard the intention of wooing.

At this time, he suddenly realized that the three major earls in the east, Earl Brugen had been killed in battle, and Earl Hall could not be trusted. Then, the Saint-Pros family really seemed to be left with Earl Nicol.

Count Nicole's muddy eyes swept across the Duchess and Ivan Knight in front of him, as if he had understood something, and he couldn't help but think of something in his heart.

But out of a cautious character, Earl Nicol tentatively said: "Duchess, what do you think about the heir?"

originally thought that the duchess would avoid this question, even if she had some cares, she would only give a hint, but she didn't expect that she would even bluntly said:

"My husband named Vincent as the Marquis of the East before his death, presumably this is the first heir in his heart, so I am willing to respect his will."

Count Nicole looked at the Duchess suspiciously, obviously not expecting that she would give such an answer.

Before the dispute over the heir to the East, Earl Nicole was of course clear, and he also knew that it was the Duchess who originally suggested that the Duke of Saint-Pros change his second son Evan as the first heir.

Why is it changed now?

Earl Nicole suddenly realized something and asked: "Did the Blood Cavalry steal the members of the Hall family in the city this time when they attacked the city of Bailu?"

"No." Ivan Knight shook his head, "Under the desperate resistance of the Marquis of Vincent and the Duke of Saint-Pros, the blood cavalry returned empty-handed."

"That's good." Count Nicole breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that he finally understood the reason for the Duchess' change.

As long as the Hall family is still in the city of Bailu, it is indeed the wisest choice for the Marquis of Vincent to inherit the position of the Duke of the East.

Given his relationship with the Hall family, it is not difficult for Earl Hall to change his mind.

As long as the Nushui River is still in the hands of the Saint-Pros family, the East will be able to ease this breath.

Although Evan Evan has been engaged to the daughter of the Brugan family, the Tinder Army has been wiped out, and the opinions of the Brugen family are naturally not important.

As for the Nicol family, thanks to Earl Nicol’s caution, he has never really stood between the two heirs before. Therefore, no matter who becomes the Duke of the East, he will not have the Nicol family. Negative Effects.

But when Count Nicol was about to nod his head in agreement, Ivan Knight suddenly reminded:

"Duchess, of course I will not question the inheritance rights of the Marquis Vincent, but... with his current situation, can he really succeed as the duke?"

Earl Nicol was startled, and asked quickly: "What's the matter with Lord Marquis?"

Ivan Knight sighed and said: "In order to prevent the Northerners from taking the Hall family, the Marquis of Vincent personally fought bravely and fought bravely. Unfortunately... he was seriously injured and dying..."

Earl Nicole realized that the "desperate blocking" Ivan Knight said just now is not a cosmetic exaggeration!

The Duke of St. Pros was killed in battle, and the Marquis of Vincent was seriously injured and dying... For this Hall family, the price that the St. Pros family paid... is too big.

When the Duke of St. Pross issued a conscription order, he told Count Nicol that he was planning to use the Hall family as a bait to lure the blood cavalry into the city, and then slay him inside and outside the city of Bailu.

But now, it seems that the Hall family is more like a decoy thrown by the people from the north, the target is the Duke of Saint-Pros and the Marquis of Vincent...

The people of the North are not so cunning...

Earl Nicole tried hard to get this idea out of his mind, but still couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart. For the unmasked guardian of the North, Earl Angley, he suddenly couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

"Duchess, since you propose to let Marquis Vincent succeed as Duke of the East, you must be sure to save his life, right?"

Faced with Earl Nicole’s question, the Duchess did not give an answer, but lowered her head, her shoulders shrugged slightly, as if she was sobbing.

Earl Nicol was silent.

But more is puzzled.

Since even the Duchess, who is the Archbishop of the East, is not sure to rescue the Marquis of Vincent, why should he propose to let a dying person succeed as the Duke?

Even if Evan Evan’s actions in Alfalfa City and Tinder City are disappointing, then there is Miss Anna.

Could it be that the Saint-Pros family had been so desperate to win Earl Hall?

For a long time, the duchess finally put away her sorrow, and said solemnly:

"It is my husband's last wish to let Vincent inherit the title of duke, and it is also the most legal choice. As for your worries...Even if the worst happens, there will be Eckert..."

"Eckert?"

Count Nicole chanted the name, and finally understood the duchess' plan.

The heir to the duke she really likes is not the Marquis Vincent on the surface, but the son of the Marquis-Eckert!

It stands to reason that Eckert’s succession rank is still behind Earl Evan and Miss Anna, but if the Marquis of Vincent is allowed to succeed the Duke first then his only son Eckert , Will automatically become the first heir to the next Duke of the East.

It’s just that Eckert is only three years old...

Pushing a three-year-old child to the position of duke, of course Count Nicole knew what the duchess was thinking.

"I agree." Knight Ivan seemed to understand something, and immediately agreed.

Then, the two turned their eyes to Count Nicole.

Earl Nicole knew that he had no choice. The Duchess represented the will of the church, and the Knights of Ivan could influence the Senate. As for the major lords of the East--

The Hall family will definitely not object to letting Eckert inherit the title of Duke. The Brugen family has little right to speak after losing the Tinder. Therefore, as long as the Nicol family nods, the remaining little lords will naturally not Dare to have other thoughts.

In this way, the situation in the East can be stabilized again.

Only since then, is it the Saint-Pros family that controls the East? Or...

"Earl Nicol, what do you think?"

Hearing the urging of the Duchess, Count Nicol had to sigh secretly and said:

"I agree."

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