Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Chapter 98 - GDD Chapter 98

Since Duke Wilson said he wanted to go back to Delanlier, he would not delay their departure. When he is better the next day, he plans to go to Buckingham Palace to bid farewell to George. Evan was very worried about his health and tried to stop him, but even so, Duke Wilson couldn’t rest for a few more days. When he could get out of bed, he immediately went to Buckingham Palace.

Evan actually understands his thoughts very well. For Duke Wilson, at this time, London is no longer a place to stay for the long term. Although he had assisted Prince George before, now the prince has become a king. His uncle with military power will become an eyesore, and if he stayed in front of George for a long time, his benefactor would turn into an enemy.

Duke Wilson entered Buckingham Palace in the morning and came back in the afternoon. When he came back, his expression was dark.

Looking at him, Evan felt worried and hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong? What happened?”

Duke Wilson pursed his lips, with a slightly hesitant expression.

“Just tell me straight.” Evan saw Duke Wilson’s hesitation and said directly, “I am not a weak person.”

Hearing Evan’s almost tough words, Duke Wilson hurriedly explained, ” No, it’s not what you think, I don’t have any doubts about your courage, it’s just that things are a little strange this time.” Speaking of this, Duke Wilson paused slightly and then said, “I originally thought that George would directly let me leave, but I didn’t expect him to persuade me to stay. This is really unusual. I thought he was being polite, but he still refused after I said it a few more times. This is really…” Duke Wilson frowned.

Evan was also a little surprised. Logically speaking, for George, Duke Wilson is definitely the person to be most vigilant about among all the nobles. He holds military power, has a noble status and has made outstanding achievements. So, because of such a time bomb, he shouldn’t be able to sleep well.

Now that Duke Wilson proposed to leave, even if he didn’t send him away happily like his father, at least he should put on a show before letting him go. It is a bit weird to want him to stay so sincerely.

“Have you consulted the Duke of Field for his thoughts on this matter?” The Duke of Field that Evan was talking about was Lord Orlam. The respected old Duke of Field had passed away during the turmoil in London before and he was only married once. After giving birth to a son, Orlam, he officially became the Duke of Field.

“No.” Duke Wilson’s brows did not loosen. “But I guess he doesn’t know what George is thinking.” Duke Wilson recalled the surprise that flashed across Orlam’s face when George rejected him.

“Oh?” Evan raised his eyebrows slightly. Orlam didn’t know about it, which was really strange. Orlam is George’s true confidant and even he didn’t know, so what was this King George planning.

“You don’t have to worry.” Seeing Evan’s thoughtful expression, Duke Wilson said softly, “Don’t worry, I will take care of this matter. George is a wise man, he knows what is best for him.” Duke Wilson turned a few thoughts in his mind and squeezed his cuffs lightly.

Evan also very much agrees with the conclusion of Duke Wilson. The newly crowned King George is not a fool. On the contrary, his mind is very deep. Since he did this, there must be other meanings.

Just when the two of them were thinking about it, Butler Chris suddenly walked in and whispered, “Your Excellency, Duke Field is here.”

Evan looked at Butler Chris in surprise, but Duke Wilson was very calm. When he saw Orlam’s expression today, he knew that this visit was inevitable.

“Ask him to come in.” Duke Wilson said calmly.

Butler Chris bowed and retreated, and then Evan asked, “What do you think Duke Field wants to do this time?”

Duke Wilson just hooked up his lips when he heard this, “I’m afraid there is some inside information. He’s here to say it.”

Duke Wilson’s slightly mocking tone made Evan stunned for a moment and then smiled again, “You are right.” The superior has some thoughts in his heart, but he is embarrassed to say it himself, so naturally it’s time for the subordinate to come and pass the message.

After a while, Orlam walked in under the leadership of Butler Chris. He first shook hands with Duke Wilson who stood up to greet him, and then looked at Evan with a smile and said in a low voice, “It’s been a while since I saw you last time. You have been here for a long time, how have you been during this time?”

Evan smiled very reservedly, “I am doing well, thank you for your concern.”

Orlam looked at Evan politely but with an alienated expression. He pursed his lips, turned to look at Duke Wilson and said with a smile, “My lord, I have something I want to talk to you about alone.”

When he said this with lowered eyes, he didn’t glance at Evan, the only ‘outsider’ in the room. (Now, he’s an ‘outsider’ 🙄🙄)

Evan narrowed his eyes slightly and clenched his fists.

Duke Wilson just sneered and looked at Orlam with a cold expression, “If you have anything to say, just say it now. If you don’t want to say it, you can leave.”

This sentence is cold, rude and very impolite, even an ordinary person would find it very offensive, but Orlam just smiled wryly and waved his hand lightly, “Sorry sorry, I didn’t mean to get you angry. It’s just that it’s very difficult for me to speak about this matter, so I made such a rude request to you.”

Duke Wilson frowned slightly, glanced at Orlam and softened his tone a little, “Mr Bruce is a trustworthy person. You can tell him everything you tell me. I trust him very much.

Evan didn’t expect the Duke to say such a thing and couldn’t help looking at Duke Wilson. At this moment, the Duke also looked over. Their eyes met in mid-air and the surrounding air seemed a little stagnant for a while. The unreserved trust and tenderness in Duke Wilson’s eyes made Evan’s heart skip a beat. (Aw, so cute 😍😍)

Of course Orlam noticed the unscrupulous staring between these two people, and he silently remembered this scene in his heart, he had a new guess about the relationship between the two.

“Since you said that,” Orlam broke the silence between the two of them and said, “then I will speak directly.”

Duke Wilson was awakened by Orlam’s voice, silently withdrew his eyes and nodded.

Evan immediately lowered his eyes, he had a strange feeling in his heart. The relationship between him and Duke Wilson seemed to be starting to become unusual.

“Today, when you met His Majesty the King, you suddenly proposed to go back to Delanlier. Is this your sincerity?” Orlam looked straight at Duke Wilson, his eyes full of seriousness.

“Of course it’s true.” Duke Wilson gave Orlam a strange look, and replied with a frown, “How could I tell a lie about this kind of thing?”

Hearing what he said, a bitter smile appeared on Orlam’s face and he said, “You are the only one who thinks this way. Now His Majesty the King has just ascended the throne and you are the hero who supported His Majesty the King. If you want to leave at this time, it is inevitable that some people will say that His Majesty the King cannot tolerate you.”

Duke Wilson raised his eyebrows, “What does this mean? My fief is in Delanlier, so I can’t even go home even if I want to?” He didn’t expect that George would cherish his reputation to such an extent.

When Orlam heard him ask about this, he looked carefully at Duke Wilson and muttered in a low voice, “You have the army in your hands, so of course you can go wherever you want.”

These words exploded in Duke Wilson’s ears like a loud bang. He stood up abruptly and looked at Orlam with an unfriendly expression, “What do you mean by that? What exactly does George want to do!”

After all, it was still his army. He didn’t expect that George Jr. would have such courage.

Seeing that Duke Wilson was angry, Orlam got up and explained, “No, no, this is not what His Majesty the King meant. It’s just that His Majesty the King didn’t agree to your request this time. Haven’t you thought about the reason for this?” (Yeah, I have the feeling that it’s just your thoughts Orlam 😒)

It was Orlam’s guess, so Duke Wilson frowned and sat down. Although it was Orlam’s guess, when Duke Wilson thought about it carefully, it might be the reason. His army played a key role in this coup d’état. It is inevitable that George will be afraid of this role.

Duke Wilson felt very angry and aggrieved at the same time. Does he really need to hand over the army that his father bequeathed to him? Duke Wilson pursed his lips. Even if he procrastinated and refused to let him go out now, as long as George had this idea, he might target him even more in the future. At that time, he might not even have a chance to take the initiative.

“I see, I will think about this matter carefully, you go back first.” Duke Wilson waved his hand at Orlam and said with a tired face.

Looking at him like this, Orlam knew that his heart had softened and he wanted to say something, but in the end he turned and left without saying a word. (Hypocrite 🙄)

After Orlam left, Evan walked to Duke Wilson’s side with a worried expression on his face, “Is it really as bad as Duke Field said?”

Duke Wilson propped his forehead with one hand, his expression showing his exhaustion, “Very likely.” His voice was muffled with a resigned tone.

Evan felt uncomfortable seeing him like this. Duke Wilson has always been an arrogant and indifferent existence in his heart. He had never seen such a Duke Wilson. Evan clenched his fists. He didn’t expect that things had just settled down, but King George is about to liquidate his helper.

Duke Wilson looked up and saw Evan’s worried look. His heart softened.

Forget it, just hand it over. Anyway, the army is not as obedient as they were during his father’s time. He can give it to George. There’s no need to worry. The Christ family will not decline because of this and they can live a stable life. He is tired of the life that keeps Evan in constant fear.

“Okay.” He stretched out his hand to hold Evan’s hand and said softly, “Don’t worry, it will be fine.”

Looking at the smile on Duke Wilson’s face, Evan knew that he was trying to comfort himself. He raised his hand and caressed his face and said in a low voice, “He is the king now, we can’t fight him.”

If it was before he took the throne, there might be a chance, but now George has become the king and his reputation is in the sky, Duke Wilson basically has no half-point chance against him.

There was a wry smile on the corner of Duke Wilson’s lips, “I know, don’t worry.

T/N: “There are no eternal friends, only eternal profits/benefits.” This saying applies in this chapter. 

I just hate politics. Hypocrites everywhere. 

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“We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.” Spoken by former Prime Minister, Lord Henry Palmerstone in the British Parliament in 1848.