Cicero finally left. No matter how many veterans spoke for him, or how many writers, and the poet lamented for him, he went to the Greek region. He heard that this person was welcomed by various city-states and small kingdoms there. He greeted him every day and asked him for help. The gifts he gave were piled up like a mountain, but Cicero changed his whole body. He did not trim his hair, nor did he grow a beard, and said to all visitors, "I am not an orator, but a philosopher. Eloquence is the most unreliable in this world. It is at best just a means to study philosophy or political names."

When there were no visitors, Cicero would walk alone on the seashore, looking at the distance of the ocean and the sky with melancholy eyes, which was his mother country, but now he was driven away by his mother, like a helpless child, and like a sad man who lost his lover, "Even so, he is still missing Rome." This is everyone's judgment of him.

At the turn of winter and spring, it was also the end of the most lively Goddess Festival in Rome. Claudi and Libida chariots were lightly followed by two entourages and climbed up to the door of Little Gatu's house. Seeing these two, the servants of the Gatu family were panicked and avoided everywhere. They even ran over many potted plants. Portia, who went home to visit her relatives, rushed out. When she saw Libida, she was desperate to hold the pillars with a paralyzed look: She was really a conflicting mind, and of course she knew that the purpose of Libida's trip was to drive her father away from the city of Rome like expelled Cicero; but she also remembered that it was Libida's operation before that, her husband Brutu had separated from the childish assassination plan that was used by others, and preserved her family and even her reputation.

But Li Bida did not say anything to Portia directly. He just glanced at the other party and walked into the inner court side by side with Claudi. The little Gatu there was not moved by the chaos and noise around him. He lay in a chair and read the family precepts quietly. This was his compulsory course every evening, which was to make his behavior rationally completed under the guidance of his ancestors.

This time is no exception.

Claudi was straight to the point, but his tone was rare and polite and humble. He just asked Gatu, since the former consul, His Excellency Caesar, had already gone to the province to take up his new position. Then, according to the collective resolution of the Senate and the People's Congress, should you also go to Cyprus Island?

Seeing that Gatu didn't answer anything, Claudi smiled and began to continue speaking, "Actually, you should not misunderstand that your identity to Cyprus is not the strict Chief Executive. Because you are not yet old, you are just the inspector to that area. Therefore, I have to make it clear to you in advance that there are no legions and guards to send you."

At this time, Portia, who had always been quietly following everyone, burst into tears. Now everyone understands the situation on Cyprus. There are indigenous people or pirates who are eager to kill the Romans. Even Ptolemy there is hostile to Roman envoys or officials. If his father had no army to protect him, how would his life be safe? Isn’t this a kind of persecution?

"It's okay, I will temporarily set up my residence on Rhodes Island as reminded by my friend Caesar, and then try my best to make Ptolemy, Cyprus, surrender to Rome again in diplomacy." Little Gatu said calmly with his back to everyone.

Claudi clapped, then pretended to be surprised and excited to say a lot of compliments, and waved. A woman with heavy makeup and a one-eyed man with a hunchbacked one-eyed man walked to Gatu. "According to Julius's new case law, we will implement a policy of funding and entourage reduction for officials with external missions, so these two are designated, your entourage. Come, let me introduce this woman's name is Asher, who is from Subra District. You can just call her "copper head" because no one dares to pay less for her prostitution; and this ugly man, who had been a tomb robber before, was named Dilinmo."

Oh my God, a prostitute from Subra, a habitual thief, Portia cried even louder. She didn't know whether to sympathize with her father's future experience or to praise Claudi's evil humor.

"It's okay, nothing bad. By the way, what are your names?" Gatu turned around on the chair and asked kindly. This caught the two of them off guard and could only report their origins again. "Very good, Asher, you are responsible for the ministerial tasks of the Governor's Office, and Dilinmo, you are the financial manager. I will entrust you with the money box, but the silver coins inside may be pitifully small."

Now, it was Claudi's turn to make himself bored. He said a few briefly, meaning that since the escort of Gatu has also been arranged, please set off as soon as possible, otherwise if you do not take up your new position within the specified time, you will be held accountable from the People's Congress.

Finally, Claudi turned his cloak and left the house of Gatu's house. When Li Bida left, he winked at Portia, who was holding the pillar, and Portia immediately noticed.

After nightfall, Portia wore a dark cloak, and under the escort of maids and slaves, she hurried to the villa of Libida's house in Apiron. She was already very familiar with her. After all, she had a good relationship with Porty. The torches similar to the military camp were hanging on the towering courtyard wall of the villa, which made the forest around her uncertain black and white. Portia announced her own name and was released by the door. She entered the inner hall directly, where Libida and Porty were both sitting under the candlelight. When Porty saw his friend coming, he hurriedly stood up to greet him.

"Libidaus, you'd better stand on your father's side in this matter, otherwise..." Portia's mood fluctuated. She even pushed Porty's arm away, crying and wondered whether it was a request or anger.

"Dear Portia, please sit down. I am very embarrassed about this matter. When I was entertaining you and Brutu, I once said that in my opinion, Lingzun is the embodiment of the Republic, and I am also a naturalized citizen of the Republic. How could I really look at Lingzun suffering?"

After hearing Li Bida's words, Portia took off her cloak, sat down and cried with a whimper. After her emotions were released, she remembered whether Li Bida's words had just been falsely accused of being a snake?

At this time, laughter came from the other end of the living room. Li Bida's son Leo and daughter Corinna seemed to have seen something extremely excited. The princess ran out with a smile.
Chapter completed!