The inertia of history continues to roll forward.

Although Duncan's attention shifted to the second human form, the historical trajectory of the Middle Ages still generated tremendous inertia. Duncan primarily changed Britannia, but his influence did not extend deep into Europe, let alone affect the situation in the Gaul Region, so some events originally destined to occur in history continued to press forward in different ways.

Ravenna.

The capital of the Western Roman Empire.

As the city of Rome gradually declined, the capital of the Western Roman Empire changed several times, first to Milan, then to Ravenna, and finally the core of power for the entire empire shifted here.

At this time, the imperial emperor Valentinian III returned to the court of Ravenna after his escape.

A hurried figure was rushing over.

Quintus was followed by two attendants. As he passed through the palace gates, the Forbidden Army guards on both sides nodded slightly toward him. Quintus had already walked past but suddenly stopped and returned to the Forbidden Guard. He took out a few gold coins from his pocket and handed them over casually, saying in a low voice, "Who else has arrived?"

Tricky little devils.

Quintus, being a greedy person himself, understood other's greed, so he was never stingy, because sometimes he relied on these underlings to deliver messages.

The palace guard's eyes lit up at the sight of gold coins and whispered, "Lord Petronius Maximus is here as well."

Is it him?

Quintus's face turned serious upon hearing this. He patted the guard's shoulder, adjusted his toga robe, and slowly walked inside.

Unlike Quintus, Petronius Maximus was also a close ally of the imperial emperor, but he hailed from a distinguished Roman noble family, was extremely wealthy, and served as a senator, having twice held the position of consul.

Compared to this imperial patrician, Quintus could only be considered a petty jester.

When the imperial emperor fled before, Quintus did not leave.

He was just a minor figure; no one would pay attention to him, besides, he had worked hard to build his business, and naturally, he was reluctant to give up the gains, still contemplating the trade route from the Mediterranean to Egypt.

Quintus crossed a long corridor, exchanging a glance with the serving maid and servant at his side.

These were Anya's spies, or rather, the spies he and Anya had placed within the imperial court together. The imperial emperor was lacking in talent and employed people haphazardly. Surrounding him were spies from various factions, and even the Protector of the Realm Aetius's spies were among the Forbidden Guard.

It was just that Valentinian III didn't realize this, whereas minor figures like Quintus knew it all clearly.

Everyone tacitly understood.

After passing the pool ahead, Quintus saw an exquisitely dressed middle-aged man, with an arrogant young man behind him. The imperial emperor Valentinian III was greeting them, inviting them to a private banquet in the palace. Beside them was a very beautiful and mature noblewoman.

Empress Lysiniya Eudoxia.

Valentinian III was very delighted to see Quintus arrive and warmly invited him, "Quintus is here?"

"How is the trade in Egypt going?"

Quintus, a shrewd individual, couldn't possibly keep all the profits to himself; part of the money he made had to be offered to the imperial emperor, albeit in his personal name, charging the emperor's coffers.

He was a slick operator, adept at deceiving superiors and subordinates alike.

Quintus wore a fawning expression and said, "My servants have already opened up the Silk Road, and a batch of silk should arrive soon."

"The noblewomen of the empire will surely compete to purchase it."

As he said this, he glanced at the elegant noblewoman next to him and bowed, "I'll send a batch to the empress then."

Empress Lysiniya Eudoxia appeared very reserved, smiling and saying, "How thoughtful."

At this moment.

Quintus then turned his head and greeted the exquisitely dressed middle-aged man, "Lord Maximus."

Maximus acknowledged with a slight nod, rather indifferently.

To him, Quintus was just a minor character, and if it were not for his fawning on the emperor, he wouldn't even have the opportunity to meet him. The young man behind him was his son. The way the father and son left their mark on history was quite peculiar.

Because they divided among themselves the imperial emperor Valentinian III's wife and daughters; one took the empress Lysiniya Eudoxia by force, the other forcibly married the emperor's eldest daughter, Princess Eudoxia.

Imperial Emperor Valentinian III had one wife and two daughters, and his family was thoroughly divided by this father and son.

A court banquet was quickly prepared.

But very few people were involved, just a handful. During this period, Valentinian III even had his two daughters come out and make an appearance. The eldest daughter, Princess Eudoxia, was sixteen years old, youthful and beautiful, appearing somewhat lively and had a marriage contract with the prince of the Vandals. Her appearance immediately attracted the attention of Maximus's son.

The second daughter, Princess Praxidica, was fifteen years old and had a marriage contract with the son of the Protector of the Realm Aetius. She appeared extremely quiet, with wise eyes and an air of scholarly elegance.

This princess was the one Quintus valued the most, because he had always thought that Governor of Britain, Lord Duncan, still needed a suitable wife.

Beautiful, intelligent, calm—Princess Praxidica had always had a good reputation.

After the two princesses made their appearance, they soon left.

Maximus's gaze, however, was fixed on the beautiful empress, with a hint of fervor in his eyes, yet it was not desire, but a veiled ambitious intent.

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