"His Royal Highness Irina!"

Subconsciously exclaimed, Merinoson quickly stood up from his chair. He never expected that the messenger sent by Justinian to negotiate was the girl in front of him. No, to be precise, the current Highness is no longer the girl who was waiting in the boudoir a few months ago. Irina, who is standing in front of them now, has another identity, that is Justinian's wife outside the city.

The other nobles present were also shocked. No one would have expected that Irina Ducas would come in person, which made them a little overwhelmed. Especially Earl Merinosen, who had intended to give a warning to the people who came to negotiate, but now looking at Irina who came in person, he had no idea how to respond.

"Your Highness...why are you back?" Merinoson, who was stuttering, spoke for a while.

Standing in the hall, Irina looked around, her eyes swept across every face with a different expression, and finally focused on the count.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, Mr. Merinosen. When I met last time, I was still a girl from the Ducas family, and now I am the husband of the representative to negotiate with you." Irina told the Larissa nobles in front of me what they wanted. Although I was mentally prepared before, she was still a little nervous when she looked at her with so many eyes, and her chest was slightly undulating and her breathing was a little rapid. Irina took a deep breath and told herself that the opportunity was fleeting and she had to take this step. She only heard her voice echoing in her ears. "In short, you are also my uncle's generation. When my father was there, I often mentioned you to me. The Merinosen family and the Ducas family can be considered as intercourse for generations. It is precisely because of this that I don't want you to go astray."

"Your Highness, where do you start?" Merinoson, who was frightened and panicked, was completely panicked, because he was not mentally prepared at all, but was unable to deal with Irina's words.

This was exactly the effect Irina Ducas wanted. She immediately asked further questions without waiting for the other party to react.

"My father, Prince Theodor, fought against the invading Latins with you and the princes of Thessaly, and formed a deep friendship. When the rebellion broke out, when my father died, you stood firmly on my side. I am very grateful for this, and I believe that you are still my father and my loyal vassal, and stick to your oath, do you think?"

"Of course," the unthinking man replied firmly.

"So why did you insult my husband and I a few days ago?" Irina asked back after receiving a confirmed reply from Merinosen.

Such questioning echoed clearly in the hall, which made the unresponsive count look confused, and his eyes are confused.

Irina continued, "My father had already made a marriage contract between me and my husband Justinian, but he had not had time to announce it and was in trouble. Justinian could avenge me for revenge on the rebels, fight hard with a fierce battle, and he was able to restore Agrignon and Thessaly. Therefore, my marriage with him was witnessed by God and blessings from many nobles. How could anyone question it? Mr. Merinosen, do you know your sins?"

"Your Highness?!"

It was not expected that the weak girl would dare to declare his crimes in the middle of the incident. Merinosen, who was stunned, had no doubt that Irina had inherited the position of Prince Theodor and became his vassal. Although the Roman Empire did not adhere to the so-called honors as Latins, its allegiance to order did not disappear because of the fall of Constantinople.

All Irina said was true. When the messenger sent by Merinoson opened his pride to Justinion for autonomy in Agrignon, his crime was confirmed.

But Merinoson was also unable to say anything about this, because he had no idea that Justinian and Irina would get married so soon, and at the same time overestimated the power of the rebels. Not only did Justinian not fight him, but instead relied on his brilliant results to gain recognition from the nobles. If he had to choose again, Merinoson would never think about trying to challenge Justinian, but now it is too late to say anything. Justinian, who is at the city, will never let him go.

Thinking of this, a terrible thought flashed through the count's mind.

But what Irina said next immediately dispelled Merinoson's plan. She only heard that she said to the other nobles present: "Nevertheless, my husband and I still hope to be kind and do not want to fight again. Therefore, the main purpose of coming this time is not to punish, but to hope that Mr. Merinoson can make up for it in time. Since you are the vassals of Mr. Merinoson, you should try your best to assist and persuade him in time."

"Yes, Your Highness!" The trembling little nobleman had no choice but to say anything, and quickly agreed carefully. Irina's words were obviously not for them to hear, but to warn Earl Merinoson.

"Outside the city, except for the army of Agrignon, all the big families of Thessaly also led their troops. They all guaranteed to my husband and me that you have no rebellion. Lord Merinosen, I believe they believe in your conduct, and I hope you will not let me down." Once again, Irina looked at Earl Merinosen calmly and waited for his reaction.

"If it is really as His Highness Irina said, I am willing to go out of the city to go to His Highness Justinian to ask for his forgiveness!" Merinoson sighed in his heart, and finally, he chose to surrender to reality.

And Irina, who really convinced the other party, finally let go of her heart. She had to be careful to prevent the other party from choosing to kill her. Fortunately, this count was still rational after all.

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Outside Larissa's city, in the military tent, Count Merinosen, who left the city to surrender, knelt in front of Justinian, and gave a great gift to surrender to the young boy he once looked down upon. It was not only because of the promise, but also because when he left the city, he saw the huge hole shot through the city wall, which made the count finally realize the gap in strength between him and Justinian.

Even though he was reckless and rebellious, he was still keen to perceive danger. The Merinosen family's talent for taking sides was still somewhat retained. After seeing Justinian this time, the Count had no trace of disrespect.

Justinian was also very upright. He did not choose his likes and dislikes to treat Merinosen. He still understood the principle of buying horse bones with a daughter.

"Please forgive my ruthlessness and ignorance. The Merinosen family is willing to be loyal to you and willing to accept all punishment." Merinosen said, still uneasy in his voice, and he was still afraid that Justinian would take the opportunity to retaliate.

But the other party's response finally made him feel relieved, "I forgive your mistakes, but from then on, the Merinosen family should abide by their oath."

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Chapter completed!