Chapter 1215: Secret
The rising sun cast its warm light, gradually awakening Lerdri.
The first batch of civilians who had learned of Warren's victory had already returned today.
In fact, people had been waiting outside the city gates since last night. The moment Lerdri's gates opened, they rushed in impatiently, eager to return to their homes.
Standing beneath the morning sun, Mary could not help but curl her lips upward as she watched the delighted civilians.
She liked seeing scenes like this.
But she also knew what was hidden beneath them.
Gang members with ulterior motives.
Members of factions whose intentions were obscure.
And spies—the most detestable of them all.
However, Mary would not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
"Register everyone entering the city."
"Record their names, addresses, and family members in detail."
Mary gave the order.
"Yes, Your Highness."
The scribe beside her bowed in acknowledgment and immediately set to work.
After the scribe left, Mary descended from the city wall, boarded her carriage, and returned to Warren Palace.
It was morning. She needed to make a trip to the kitchen.
Qin Ran slowly approached Aidale's room and raised a hand to knock.
Knock, knock knock.
"Come in."
After the rhythmic knocking came the old earl's booming voice.
However, the instant he saw that Qin Ran was the one entering, the old earl's brows immediately furrowed, and displeasure appeared on his face.
Qin Ran saw the expression but did not care.
He could not make everyone like him.
Nor could he please everyone in every respect.
What he could do was give his all to ensure that those he acknowledged could live safely. If they could be happy as well, that would be even better.
And the old earl before him?
He clearly was not someone