Time passed quickly and it was the end of November. It was time to prepare for the annual Christmas party. Alan had to end his two-month inspection trip to France and return to Wales.

In the past, his business trips were always calculated by the day, and every time he went out, he felt that nowhere outside was as good as home. But now that he is restricted, his mindset has changed directly. Everywhere outside is better than home, and he is extremely reluctant to go back.

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During the two months in France, although documents that needed to be processed at home were delivered to Alan every week, some small matters still did not reach Alan, such as... some public opinions in the media.

After a short nap after lunch, it was time for afternoon tea. Alan was still thinking about what to have for afternoon tea today when the phone on the table interrupted his thoughts.

"Hello?"

"Master, I would like to use your afternoon tea time to report something to you."

Listening to Hut's voice on the phone, Alan was a little surprised, mainly because Hut's tone was a little formal.

"Then come on, haha, I just don't know what to have for afternoon tea today, so help me arrange it, I want something you like!"

"Okay, I'll be in your study in a moment."

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After a few years, the aging Hut couldn't stop having white hair on his temples. He didn't like dyeing his hair. Hut was not interested in various chemical things. He thought those things were bad for the body, so...even though his hair is now black and white, which damages his image, he is stubborn and refuses to dye his hair.

Nodding to a few servants nearby who seemed very reserved when they saw him, the old butler, Hut looked around the building where Alan lived and worked.

The new castle no longer had the atmosphere of the Hill family's previous days. It was a new castle filled with the atmosphere of Allen. At first, Hutt was a little uncomfortable. The old castle was where he grew up as a child. He had served the owner of that castle all his life, but when he got old, he moved to a new home with the new owner.

However, everything in this new castle is the style that the young master likes. As long as the young master likes it, Hut can overcome it.

Arriving at the door of Allen's new study, Hut signaled the servant pushing the dining cart to get off, and he wanted to push the dining cart himself.

He knocked on the study door, and when it opened, Hu Te smiled again and said, "Master, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

…

"Haha, what day is it today? Why are you pushing the food cart yourself?"

Alan was a little surprised as he looked at Hut pushing the food cart with a smile on his face.

Because Hut is old, Allen had long asked him not to do such trivial things. All along, Hut has only been responsible for coordinating some overall affairs of the family, which are tasks that require a little effort but are not laborious.

Seeing Huth like this, Alan is still somewhat uncomfortable.

"Over the years, you have become increasingly busy, and the family business has grown. I have fewer and fewer opportunities to serve you."

Hut sighed as he skillfully placed the tableware and snack stands. After everything was arranged, he took out the teapot and prepared to make tea.

After all the preparations for afternoon tea were done, Hut sat down at the side of the desk and looked at Alan.

Alan picked up the teacup and took a sip. Hutt had prepared coffee, and it was sugar-free black coffee, which was bitter but very refreshing.

Alan took a sip of coffee with a grin, put down the cup, and looked at Hut. The outfit today...it seemed that he had something important to say.

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"Master, some little mice jumped out during the time you were away from home, but... I dealt with some of them and didn't report to you."

"Um."

"But these days, maybe the masters behind these little rats are getting impatient, and their methods have reached a new level. I am not sure about some things."

"Oh? Let me see it."

Allen still attaches great importance to the matter that Huth said so seriously.

Don't underestimate this old butler. Hutt is the first elder in the family whom Allen bestowed the title of knight.

When he was in this family, he was just one of Allen's hundreds of servants, but outside this family, he was the old butler of the Earl's Mansion. He could not be said to be so powerful that Wales would tremble with just one stomp of his foot, but if he dealt with something, the average small and medium-sized Welsh families would not be able to withstand it.

Anyone who doesn't give him face is directly tantamount to not giving face to Master Allen, and the consequences...you can figure it out yourself!

In terms of horizontal ability comparison, he is stronger than the average county-level powerful councillors in England.

After all, after so many years of Alan's efforts, the family's reputation and strength are several levels stronger than before.

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"Since September, there have been sporadic reports in the outside media, most of which were about youth school violence and the like. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, but since the middle of last month, some tabloids have reported on His Royal Highness William."

"oh?"

After hearing this, Alan still didn't feel that this matter was worthy of Hut's seriousness. He knew that William had a lot of negative information, but what did it matter?

Who among those who are in the underworld doesn’t have some dirty secrets?

What’s more, he is the royal grandson?

…

"Look, this is last month's newspaper. It says that while His Royal Highness William was studying in Wales, his classmates and teachers reported that he had committed multiple acts of violence, bullied his classmates for a long time, and had a premature love affair."

"???"

Alan looked at the newspaper handed to him by Huth and was a little confused. Is this... such a trivial matter worthy of being in the newspaper?

Which newspaper is so idle?

"This is a newspaper from a few days ago. They dug up a piece of news from a few years ago, saying that when His Royal Highness William was in elementary school, he threatened his teacher and said that he would chop off the teacher's head when he became king."

"???"

Digging up old scores?

After seeing the newspaper, Alan felt that something was wrong.

Generally, when people start digging up old stuff, it means that something is about to happen. Otherwise... who would be so idle as to dig up old news from a few years ago?

Because William was quite naughty and there were other circumstances, Allen finally took over as the guardian of William and Harry and transferred them to Wales. This matter has been so many years ago, but it has been dug up again now, combined with a report in another newspaper...

Oh, is someone trying to cause trouble?

…

After looking at Allen, Hut took out yesterday's latest newspaper.

The above news item is that the grandson of the British prince studied with the Earl of Carmarthen for several years, but not only did he not repent, his temper became even worse in recent years. What does this mean?

It means that the guardian is not attentive and did not teach the prince well!

After reading this news, Alan narrowed his eyes and his expression looked unhappy. Was someone targeting him directly?

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Hutt took the cigarette box on Allen's desk and lit a cigarette. Seeing Allen didn't say anything, he took a puff of his cigarette and said slowly, "Yesterday afternoon, His Excellency the Duke of Angus called me and said... The House of Commons has been discussing the draft of education reform these two days and is preparing to rectify the chaos in education. Someone cited the case of His Royal Highness William, saying that His Royal Highness was competing with the common people for educational resources and oppressing the common people. They suggested that His Royal Highness William be taken back to London to attend an aristocratic school to separate him from the common people."

“Bang!”

When Allen heard this, he couldn't hold back the anger on his face anymore. He slammed the table and said, "How dare they do that? Who gave them the courage? Who can tell William where to go to school? Do they think I'm dead?"

William is twelve years old now, and can be considered a grown-up boy. This is the most important time in his life. He has been with Alan over the years, and the brothers get along very well. Now that the peach is almost ripe, will he be taken back to London?

If they were allowed to do this, wouldn't the relationship between the brothers become estranged after a few years?

This is not the most important thing. The important thing is that Alan is angry. How dare these people? !

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"Master, don't be so angry. December is coming soon. If they submit a draft and pass it before the end of the parliament at the end of the year, then... there will be a few months of recess in between."

"Bullshit! They made a draft and want to pass it in just one month? They want to pass it with their heads down? Ah? How can they pass it with me here? I fucking oppose their draft every day, let's see who dares to pass it! I'll delay it for three years, five years, I'll delay it until William goes to college before passing it!"

Alan became more and more angry as he spoke, but his voice became lower and lower. He suddenly remembered... In less than a year, he might not be able to attend meetings in the House of Lords!

In other words, even if he wanted to object, he had no chance.

As for the others...if no one is as strong as him, maybe they will pass, because...

Given the current situation, it looks like someone is...well prepared!

After looking at Hut, Alan finally understood why Hut was so formal today. This was a big event!

Alan doesn't believe that the person who dares to do this is a fool. Now that they have come this far, what will they do next?

What is the purpose of pushing William out step by step in such a clear and organized manner and then targeting him?

If they dare to bring William back to London today, will they dare to come to Wales to cause trouble for Master Allen tomorrow?

If William was really taken away due to the influence of public opinion, would there be a gap in the relationship between Allen and the royal family?

The routine here is very insidious!

This trend cannot be allowed to continue!

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Sighing, now that he understood, Alan was no longer in a hurry to get angry. He pointed at the cigarette box in annoyance. Hut quickly stood up, picked up the cigarette box, took out a cigarette and lit it for Alan, then moved the ashtray over here.

Da Huang heard the sound of a cigarette box being opened under the desk, and thought Alan was eating something delicious again, so he turned over, stuck his big head out from beside Alan's feet, and looked straight at Alan.

"Go away and continue sleeping, it's none of your business!"

After being slapped, Da Huang lowered his head with a look of grievance, and the black wrinkles on his head were wrinkled.

While smoking, Allen asked Huth to repeat to him the specific contents of this so-called education reform draft.

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"Overall, this education reform has more benefits than disadvantages for ordinary people..."

As soon as Huth finished speaking, Alan snorted coldly. What benefits would it bring to civilians? Was it something he needed to worry about?

Everyone has different positions and classes, so naturally they look at issues from different angles. No matter whether it is good for civilians or not, as long as it is not good for Alan in the slightest, this crappy education reform is not a good thing!

Now... since they have already made their move, there is no need to think too much about the follow-up. Their plan must have been planned for a long time. If you want to stop them now, you will only be led by the nose.

Alan doesn't like being passive. He doesn't even like being on the bottom when exercising, let alone being led by the nose?

But if I don't stop them, then... I'll have to watch them carry out their plan step by step, and then... wait for William to be taken away?

And then admit that he, Alan, was not a good guardian, did not do his job well, and ended up losing his reputation?

How to deal with this?

There was another touch at the feet. Da Huang was lying on the ground, rubbing Alan's ankle with his huge paw out of boredom.

Alan was sulking now. He raised his hand and picked up a small ornament on the table and held it up to scare Dahuang.

Frightened by him, Dahuang put down his paws listlessly, moved to the side with a wronged look, and finally turned over, turned his head to the other side, and stopped looking at Alan.

…

Putting down the ornament in his hand, Alan took a look subconsciously.

This is a metal copper base with three small flags on it, namely the flag of the Prince of Wales in the middle, the flag of the Hill family on the left, and the flag of the Knights Hospitaller on the right.

Alan looked away and just as he put the cigarette to his lips, he suddenly raised his eyebrows.

Picking up the small ornament on the table again, Alan looked at the three flags.

As for education reform, in Allen's opinion, it is unlikely that he can stop it with his own strength.

Others have already made their move, so he doesn't believe that they don't have corresponding countermeasures. Now that they dare to use this against him openly, they must have the confidence.

So...his first thought was not to prevent the passage of this bill.

But...delay, or find another way.

When one battlefield is at a stalemate, you can sometimes jump out and choose another battlefield to disperse the enemy's forces...thereby achieving the goal of indirectly affecting the results of the second battlefield by distracting the enemy.

This is new knowledge that Alan learned when he had nothing to do during this period of time, reading the textbooks distributed to him by the Military Academy!

But now, people have drawn public attention to William, which means... the battlefield is now in Wales, which is his home ground!

Allen didn't want to open up a second front. What he thought was that in Wales, there was nothing that he, Master Allen, couldn't do!

You want to reform education, fine, go ahead... You want me to stop it? And then watch me fail to stop it and lose my reputation?

Then can I not stop it?

Not only did they not stop it, they also further fanned the flames!

Alan is not good at reform, but who is he?

Alan Hill!

The Hill family is best at suppression!

Don’t you like to manipulate public opinion and take advantage of situations?

I've suppressed your power, let's see how you can take advantage of it!

Not only do we need to suppress Wales, but we also need to use this fierce power to scare those in other regions, such as England!

snort……

Do you think I can’t do anything to you just because I can’t leave Wales?

"Huth, have you ever heard a saying?"

"What?"

"In the name of God, kill!"

"???"

Alan held the ornament in his hand, looked at Hut sinisterly, and said something that shocked Hut.