Lady Euten

Hearing Han Mingxuan say this, Endymion's prepared words all stuck in his throat.

He had been to Nostramo more than once, and he had seen the spirit of the people there, and he also knew about the Laws of that Planet.

The people on that Planet were completely out of place in the present universe; they were so out of place.

It's as if the Terra and the Nostramo people don't live in the same universe.

Endymion was well aware that Han Mingxuan's Terra anti-corruption was based primarily on his experience in governing Nostramo.

This means it's not as simple as just a dead person.

"Endymion, if I remember correctly, the Adeptus Custodes are all nobles, right?"

"Yes, sir."

Endymion didn't know why Han Mingxuan asked that question.

"If the Anti-Corruption campaign targets the families of the Adeptus Custodes, what would you choose?"

"We are loyal to Your Majesty and to Your Majesty's will. Anti-Corruption is what Your Majesty must do, and we will support it without hesitation."

Just as I expected.

"Then I'm relieved."

"You intend to take action against the Glory Adeptus Custodes family?"

"What, are you a little scared?"

"No, I was just wondering if your Investigation the Adeptus Custodes families means you doubt our loyalty to the Emperor."

Han Mingxuan shook his head decisively, then looked at Endymion.

"The Adeptus Custodes and Adeptus Custodes families are loyal; they are the epitome of loyalty to the Imperium, without a doubt, Sir Tribune."

"However, from Law perspective, loyalty and integrity are two different Dimensions."

A person who is honest is not necessarily loyal, and a person who is loyal is not necessarily honest.

"Those who are honest are bound to be loyal!"

"If an honest individual enters the Imperium not solely to serve the Imperium of Man, but merely to gather intelligence, and everything is a facade, then is the honest individual necessarily loyal?"

Endymion fell silent.

Because he knew very well that what Han Mingxuan said was not sophistry, but the truth.

"Then the same logic applies to the latter, which is even more obvious."

"Corrupt officials can also be loyal; there's no contradiction."

Endymion silent; he didn't know what to say.

"Don't take it too hard, Adeptus Custodes. The growing pains of reform are inevitable; no one can avoid them, although the pain may very well be excruciating."

Beep beep beep.

"Hello, Guilliman?"

"It's me, Uncle."

"Here's the thing, I was planning to visit your house and just wanted to let you know in advance."

Have you set off yet?

"Yes, we just left. Is there anything you'd like me to tell your mother?"

"No need to trouble yourself, Uncle, I'll be back soon."

"Okay, but you can introduce me to them later, otherwise it'll be quite awkward for me to come all this way."

After hanging up the call, Han Mingxuan continued on his way, but Guilliman's mind began to wander.

Contact the Eighth Legion Primarch immediately.

"Yes, sir."

"Hey, Thirteenth Brother, what's up?"

"My Uncle is going to Ultramar."

"My Dad went to your house? That's great! It's good to let the two elders chat."

No, brother, that's not what I meant.

"So why did you call?"

"No, it's nothing, I just wanted to let you know."

"Okay, that's settled then. I'm about to beat the dog's brain out of its head."

The communication ended abruptly, and Guilliman immediately led his personal Retinue to Ultramar.

He needs to keep an eye on things.

Although his adoptive mother Lady Euten, and Konor were not husband and wife.

But now his mother is single, and considering Uncle Han's character...

What if my mother is tempted?

Others may not know, but Guilliman knows very well.

My Uncle Han is more than just a Schoolteacher.

He was the most frequently used material by the noblewomen of the Imperium to sleep on at night.

Whether it's serious or not, it's all material.

After all, his Uncle was too young.

He was not yet thirty, in the prime of his life, and possessed wealth, power, and good looks.

He is gentle and magnanimous, wise but not indifferent.

If Uncle Han wanted to do something, or rather... Mother probably wouldn't, it's mainly Uncle Han.

If he wants to do something, very few people can stop his offensive.

Although Guilliman doesn't mind having another stepfather like Uncle Han.

However, deep down, he still couldn't quite get over his own conscience.

It was just too sudden.

Poor Guilliman didn't know that his Uncle went to Ultramar not for his mother, but for him.

After a period of sailing, Han Mingxuan arrived in Ultramar.

When they saw the Minister of Department of General Affairs' private plane, they realized that the Minister of Department of General Affairs, who had recently become incredibly influential in the Imperium, had arrived; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the Executive Vice Emperor.

On the day he arrived in Terra, the Emperor bestowed upon him numerous titles, most of which represented real power.

"Father of Night visited Ultramar; I apologize for not being able to greet him properly."

The etiquette officer from Ultramar stepped forward and stopped ten paces away from Han Mingxuan, his attitude respectful but neither servile nor arrogant.

He could tell that the man beside Han Mingxuan was Adeptus Custodes, and any disrespect he might show would only bring trouble to the place.

"There's no need for such formalities. I arrived unexpectedly; I'm the one who should be apologizing."

"Besides, I'm not here to discuss anything important; I just want to meet Guilliman's mother."

Want to see Lady Euten?

Don't be nervous, this is just like visiting relatives.

Lady Euten is currently busy and you may have to wait a moment.

"It's alright. My sudden visit was inappropriate in the first place. It'll be fine later."

My visit was completely unexpected; if Mencius had been in this situation, he would have been in the wrong.

Besides, I'm just an ordinary person.

"Endymion, did you bring the gift?"

"Yes, sir."

The two then went to the reception room to wait, and Lady Euten finally arrived late, around noon.

Of course, Guilliman, who had already changed into his everyday clothes, followed behind her.

The young man looked a bit anxious, though; he was even breathing heavily.

"I'm so sorry, Father of Night, for keeping you waiting."

"It's alright, it's alright, waiting a little longer won't hurt. But Guilliman, why don't you have some water and calm down?"

Endymion saw all of this.

It wasn't that Lady Euten was deliberately delaying; it's highly likely that the Lord of the Ultramarines suddenly reminded her, making Lady Euten wait for him.

The two of them didn't come in until he rushed over.

What is this thirteenth Primarch wary of?

Guarding against the Father of Night?

Or is it to guard against the Emperor?

It seems that rumors circulating in the streets should not be entirely believed, but they should not be completely disregarded either.

"Uncle, why did you come so suddenly? I wasn't prepared at all."

"It was a bit sudden, you must be tired from running around," Han Mingxuan said with a smile.

"No, I'm just surprised."

Han Mingxuan smiled but didn't say anything, only waving to Endymion.

"Lady Euten, please don't misunderstand. I'm not here for any shady secret mission; I'm just visiting relatives and friends."