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Chapter 1209 - 1209 201 The Seven Royal Clans Emerge

1209: Chapter 201: The Seven Royal Clans Emerge 1209: Chapter 201: The Seven Royal Clans Emerge Canglan City.

“Chancellor, it seems that the situation is rather grim!

Nothing conclusive has been uncovered regarding the Crown Prince’s case; instead, the investigation team has unearthed a plethora of other messy issues.

Some of the problems indeed need addressing, but more so, there are those without any solution.

It would have been fine if these issues remained covered up as usual, but now that they’re out in the open, where does this leave the government?”

Marquis Delgado, the Minister of Finance, spoke with a face full of indignation.

Half of the problems the Alpha Kingdom cannot solve are related to money.

Because the government’s pockets are empty, many issues that could have been handled are instead left unresolved.

Now that the lid has been lifted, it unquestionably corners the government into a tight spot.

However, to solve the problems, funds are still necessary!

“What is there to fear?

It’s just losing a little face, right?

Pretending to be deaf and mute is not something any of us hasn’t done before.

Since the Crown Prince’s unfortunate demise, His Majesty’s mood has been very bad; we’d better not go and get in his way.”

Duke Newfoundland spoke nonchalantly.

It looks as if the investigation team inadvertently implicated the government, but who can guarantee that this is not a warning from Caesar IV to them?

A new King, new ministers.

Because these highly reputed old-timers are occupying positions, Caesar IV has been on the throne for several years without being able to promote his trusted allies, thus having very limited control over the Court.

No Monarch can tolerate the Court being out of control for long, even if these individuals are the pillars of the Kingdom, loyal and devoted; they could not obstruct the King’s path to power.

If it had not been for the precarious position of the Alpha Kingdom, which required these veteran ministers to help maintain appearances, Caesar IV would have replaced them with his people long ago.

It’s easy to share in adversity, but difficult in prosperity.

The greatest trait of a Monarch is: forgetfulness!

Now that the situation has stabilized, the first thing in the King’s mind is to consolidate royal power.

On this fundamental basis, all other matters can step aside.

The case involving the Crown Prince has dealt Caesar IV a heavy blow personally, but on the road to power, it is an opportunity.

Through this investigation, the King’s power has continuously expanded, significantly encroaching on the government’s authority.

One or two times, everyone could bear it, after all, the King had just lost his son, and it is reasonable for him to vent his emotions.

The fear is that such a situation becomes endless.

“Chancellor, I’m afraid it’s out of our hands now.

The investigation team has recently set its sights on the Near East Development Bank, and if this continues, the military is likely to get involved.

Just last night, two drunkards caused a fire during a fight, which quickly spread to the Near East Development Bank, conveniently burning an entire roomful of accounts.

The investigation team didn’t send anyone to the scene for an onsite investigation and instead sought out the Near East Development Bank’s representative in the Capital, which led to a fierce argument.

If it weren’t for Her Highness the princess passing by and intervening timely, the investigation team’s people almost got into a brawl with the bank Guard at the scene!”

Duke Aefero said with a bit of annoyance.

In reality, the situation was even more severe than he described; that they didn’t come to blows on the spot was largely because the investigation team’s officials didn’t order patrolling soldiers to take action.

In the past, the investigation team had been successful because they had the cooperation of the Royal City Garrison.

Any power would cower when facing the military.

This time the situation was clearly special, as everyone knew the Near East Development Bank belonged to Marshal Hudson’s enterprises.

Just with the orders from those bureaucrats from the investigation team, the Royal City Garrison obviously wouldn’t be enough to raid the assets of their own Marshal.

The investigation team is a temporary body and does not have the authority to deploy the garrison.

The readiness to accept their command stems from the King’s orders to cooperate.

Before, success was assured every time, but this time they hit a snag, and things have suddenly become complicated.

Most importantly, this news has reached the ears of Caesar IV.

What will he think?

As a member of the Royal Family, Duke Aefero had long realized that Hudson’s prestige within the nation was too high and needed to be curbed.

But as the Kingdom’s Minister of Defense, he opposed doing so.

Political bridge-burning is not inherently wrong, but it should only be done after crossing the river.

Now, we have just started crossing the bridge!

The situation in the Northern Continent has deteriorated beyond recognition.

Without the pressure from a military strongman like Hudson, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Nobles of the Kingdom began to flee.

Hudson is now not only a capable Marshal but also a representation of the Kingdom’s confidence in resisting Different Races.

Merely using political means to slightly diminish his personal stature is acceptable.

However, grave accusations such as being involved in the murder of the Crown Prince can’t be directed his way, not even as a suspicion!

Framing and entrapment are not to be done without a sense of propriety.

Within the Kingdom, any of the Major Noble families could potentially plant spies within the Royal Family, except for the Koslow Clan.

Before Hudson’s rise, the Koslow Clan couldn’t even think of infiltrating spies into The Royal Family; it was challenging enough for their core members to seek allegiance with the Monarch.

“Rest assured, since Her Highness was also present at the scene, the matter will not spiral out of control.

Although Mitchell acted impulsively, he is not foolish and knows what can and cannot be done.

Moreover, with Her Highness on the site, she will likely explain the situation truthfully to Your Majesty.”

Duke Newfoundland said with an unchanged expression.

This incident will definitely displease the King.

To have a fire coincidentally break out right as the bank’s accounts are being investigated is indeed too much of a coincidence.