Chapter 251 Stay with me till the end
Chapter 251 Stay with me till the end
London is one of the world's largest financial centers and also the largest city in Europe.
This city has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere and is also a modern international metropolis.
Yingzhi drove Altria westward along the Thames.
Although Altria, who has riding skills, is a better driver.
But in order to allow Altria to better observe the current Britain, Yingzhi took the initiative to take on the task of driving.
Soon the two arrived at one of London's iconic buildings, the Tower Bridge.
After driving across the Tower Bridge, the two arrived at the Tower of London, which is full of classical charm.
The Tower of London has a history of more than 900 years, and it has been used extensively throughout history.
A fortress, a treasury, a mint, a prison and even an execution ground.
A lot of British history can be found here.
We drove a short distance after passing the Tower of London.
A building full of modern features came into their sight.
The Shard, Britain's tallest building.
The Shard is not an obtrusive presence.
In this largest city in Europe, classic and modern are always combined so naturally.
"Let's go there for a while."
Yingzhi pointed to a huge Ferris wheel not far away.
This Ferris wheel is also a landmark in London.
It's called the London Eye.
Riding the Ferris wheel to the highest point here is a great location to view the Thames and the wheels.
The two waited in line for a long time before boarding the London Eye, and as the Ferris wheel rotated, they reached the highest point of the London Eye.
At this moment, the clouds in the sky passed by and the sun shone over the whole city of London.
Altria just quietly looked at the endless buildings under the light and the bustling crowds on the streets.
After getting off the London Eye, the two came to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
London at that time was not as full of constant marches and strikes as it would be in later times.
The government hasn't given up yet.
This magnificent Gothic complex, built in the 11th century, perfectly embodies the solemnity and rich history of Britain.
After leaving the Parliament House, the Palace of Westminster, the couple's next stop was Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace combines both historical and modern charm and is an important symbol of the British royal family.
The two also saw a number of royal guards performing the handover ceremony.
After watching the Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony, the two had a simple lunch and then headed to Manchester, 300 kilometers away.
The world's first industrialized city.
This former industrial city is now also a city with a strong football atmosphere.
Countless tourists come here to experience the passion and vitality of this football city.
Altria just looked at the British people celebrating football for a long time without saying a word.
"Let's go to the next stop."
As if she was thinking of something happy, Altria smiled with relief.
The two continued on their journey, and their next stop was Edinburgh.
Night had fallen without anyone noticing.
Yingzhi and Altria arrived at Edinburgh Castle.
This is a towering castle located on a volcanic hill and was once the royal residence of the Kingdom of Scotland.
The view from Edinburgh Castle is great, and you can see the whole city from here.
The city seems to be divided into two by Princes Street.
To the north is a prosperous modern city.
To the south are classical buildings full of historical atmosphere.
Even at night, you can still see many artists performing various types of art on the streets.
One of the reasons why the city is so attractive to artists is the Edinburgh International Festival, which has been held annually since 1947.
"This is Britain now, how does it feel?"
Yingzhi stood behind Altria, quietly looking at the former King of Britain.
“It’s a great country.”
Altria turned around, a charming smile on her face.
This smile contains relief, nostalgia, and satisfaction.
At this moment, Altria knew that even without her, Britain would be strong enough to embark on a new path.
Perhaps the only better leader she could hope for is the people of this country.
The legend of King Arthur is very famous in Britain and even in the world.
Because Britain was actually always at war.
Therefore, the British people very much needed a victorious king like King Arthur.
After the end of the Roman Empire's rule over Britain, there were still many wars in Britain.
And many wars don't end well.
There used to be many British kingdoms, including many countries, large and small.
In the constant wars, these countries were reduced to only seven kingdoms.
Sound familiar?
Does it resemble the script of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period?
Later in the 9th century AD, Britain, which had not yet completed its unification, was invaded by the Vikings.
In the 11th century, the Duke of Normandy of France invaded Britain and established the Norman dynasty in Britain.
Yes, the dukes of France established dynasties on British territory.
Then came the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
The war lasted for 116 years, and as a result Britain lost almost all of its land on the European continent.
Here's another useless little piece of knowledge.
Everyone knows that Louis XVI was sent to the guillotine as a king.
But in fact, the first king to be publicly executed was King Charles I of Britain.
Throughout history, Britain as a whole has never had peace for long.
So it is no surprise that King Arthur is revered as the victorious king who can lead people to victory.
In fact, in the legend of King Arthur, King Arthur's greatness goes far beyond this.
"You know, even now, Britain unexpectedly owns 14 overseas territories and 3 crown territories. Although the British Empire has become a thing of the past, Britain is still one of the most prosperous countries in the world."
The two of them just looked at the city brightly lit in the night.
Gradually, Yingzhi's attention was completely attracted by Altria, who looked somewhat satisfied and somewhat sad.
Yingzhi remembers a saying that when you stand on the bridge and look at the scenery, the people who look at the scenery are also looking at you.
At this moment, Yingzhi suddenly felt that Altria with her flying golden hair was the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Yingzhi suddenly spoke, finding the courage from nowhere.
"Liya, can you stay with me until the end?"
After the words came out, Yingzhi's brain was a beat slow to catch up.
My heart started pounding and the tension in my heart almost overflowed.
Yingzhi waited for Altria's reply with anxiety in his eyes.
Altria turned to look at Yingzhi, and from Yingzhi's expression she seemed to have realized what Yingzhi meant.
Altria chuckled at the uneasy look on Eiji's face, who was usually extremely confident.
As if she had put down some heavy burden, Altria felt more relaxed and natural than before she came to Britain.
Soon, Altria came to Yingzhi with a serious expression.
"I have sworn on my sword that I will protect you until the end, Eiji."
"Yeah."
Yingzhi closed his eyes contentedly, and when he opened them again, all the anxiety and uneasiness in his eyes had disappeared.
All that remains is excitement and determination.
Eiji took a step forward and pulled Altria into his arms.
"Let's go to the end together, Leah."
"Ah."
Under the silent starry sky, the two made an eternal vow.
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