Chapter 62: Review Conference
Because of this incident, Evan didn't sleep well that night, and the grim expression on Ferd's face before he left made him restless.
Now it seems that Fuld is like a lunatic, emotional and a little erratic in his actions, and in order to appear innocent, he completely pinned this matter on Duke Wilson , He was really worried, whether this time things could go as he wished.
The next morning, Evan got up early, dressed and organized everything by himself, and left the parsonage alone without saying hello to Mrs. Haydn who was making breakfast.
He walked towards the church. The review meeting at noon made him a little uneasy. At this time, religion was very effective for him to appease him.
Evan kneels in front of the altar, and his long pastoral career has made him more and more comfortable with prayer, and at the same time, he is not as repulsive to religion as before.
Meditating on the Bible for a long time, Evan's uneasy heart gradually calmed down. He looked straight at the statue of Jesus, thinking that after so many years of service, if there is really a **** in this world, This time, I should help him.
Evan has been staying at Delan Lier Church, and soon after Mrs. Sanders came, she also knew about this review conference, it was obvious that the supernatural Verde, I have already informed all the influential people in the town.
She looked at Evan with a worried look, and said warmly, "Mr. Pastor, this time is okay, right?"
Evan nodded calmly: "Madam, the clearer is self-clearing, I have always believed in the power of justice."
Mrs. Sanders was a little speechless about Evan's inhumane attitude, but she couldn't do anything to think in her heart .
Evan worked very calmly in the church all day, even though everyone around him looked at him with sympathy or search, but Evan's expression did not change from beginning to end , still dealing with the church affairs calmly and plainly.
At noon, all the deans of the church looked at Evan. Evan was actually a little awkward. He was surrounded by so many people, and he still had a feeling that made him shudder. Looking at him, no matter how strong his heart is, he can't hold it back. Now that the time has finally come, he is relieved.
Evan stood up, nodded to the people around him, and said warmly: "Let's just stop here for today's affairs, you don't have to come here in the afternoon."
These people all knew what was going to happen in the afternoon, so they didn't ask questions, they all nodded.
After all the deans left, Evan walked towards the central square.
The matter is resolved, so that he can get out of the sea of misery as soon as possible, the life of these few days has really made him fed up.
When Evan arrived at the central square, there was already a row of tables, and Verde had arrived long ago and was sitting behind the table, with several very prestigious local squires beside him, When they saw Evan coming, the expressions on their faces were a little embarrassed.
It was Evan, who suppressed the restlessness in his heart at this time, and the whole person calmed down. He knew that this kind of review would inevitably be witnessed by squires, but Buddha It is really capable of pulling so many people at once, but what Evan noticed is that the seat in the middle is still vacant. If Evan guesses correctly, it is probably the seat reserved for Duke Wilson. .
"Mr. Verde, gentlemen, good afternoon." Evan greeted everyone politely like a real gentleman.
Although these squires are the witnesses this time, they have a very good sense of Evan. Seeing that Evan is still so calm at this time, he looks at him a little higher, and also rushed He nodded in greeting.
Only Ferd, he had completely torn away his face from Evan at this time, so he didn't care about these politeness, just sat coldly behind the table and looked at Evan.
Folder's rude Evan just pretended he didn't see it, and stood there quite calmly without saying a word.
Whether it's Evan standing, or a few squires sitting, or the townspeople around, they are all waiting, waiting for the biggest leader of the town, Duke Wilson .
They didn't wait long, less than a quarter of an hour later, the sound of horseshoes hitting the bluestone road came from a distance, and Evan looked over there subconsciously, It was Duke Wilson's carriage that came.
In a blink of an eye, the carriage came to the crowd, the carriage door was pushed open from the inside, and Duke Wilson stepped out of the carriage.
Today's Duke was wearing a four-piece black suit with a coat over it, which made his slender figure even more sturdy. He took off the hat on his head and had black hair. Looking very elegant in the sunlight, he glanced at Evan who was standing aside, his black eyes flashed a little, but when he swept towards Ferd, there was a bit of ridicule in his eyes.
"Mr. Ferd." The Duke's tone was very cold: "This time you want to do something earth-shattering and invite so many people to watch it?"
Folder pretended not to hear the sarcasm in his tone, and still said with a smile: "Sir Duke, thank you for your honor, this time it is about the reputation of Delan Lille Church, according to I have to make such a decision according to the instructions of the bishop."
"Oh?" The Duke's eyes turned slightly: "The reputation of Delan Lille Church?" He looked at Evan: "And Pastor Bruce is here, how can you intervene in Delan Lille Church? things." Duke Wilson asked knowingly.
Folder frowned slightly, but now he can't understand the meaning of the duke, the matter about Evan has been aroused in Delan Lier, the duke is this little boy Lord of the town, don't you really know?
"Your Excellency Duke, this matter is about Pastor Bruce, so Mr. Pastor cannot intervene. I will follow the instructions of Lord Bishop to handle this matter." Still telling the truth.
Duke Wilson couldn't help but sneered when he heard these words, he turned to look at Evan, his tone was much softer: "Pastor Bruce, is this what it looks like?"
From the moment Duke Wilson came out, Evan’s heart was actually in his throat. He was afraid that his plan would go wrong, but looking at the situation at this time, at least Duke Wilson still stood on his side.
"Yes, according to Mr. Ferd's words to me, it is true." Evan lowered his eyebrows and couldn't see his expression clearly.
Evan's ambiguity made Ferd grit his teeth, this person is really cunning, he has gotten to this point, and he justified himself.
"Duke Wilson." Ferd interrupted Evan's communication with the Duke: "People have almost arrived, can this matter begin?" Ferd laughed very much Respectfully.
Duke Wilson looked at Ferd with a very indifferent expression. There was a deep chill in his eyes. If anyone saw it, he would be scared to death. Unfortunately, at this time, Ferd was only concerned about Turning his head to talk to a few squires, he didn't notice the Duke's expression.
Duke Wilson left where Evan was standing and walked towards the table above. Several squires and Ferd stood up, knowing that the Duke sat down in the middle seat, They just sat down.
"Ladies and gentlemen." After everyone sat down, Ferd was the first to speak: "The church attaches great importance to the rumors about Pastor Bruce in the town these days. I, Ferd, have come to deal with this matter according to the order of the bishop, first of all to investigate this rumor."
When he said this, Ferd glanced at Evan calmly. The maliciousness in that glance made Evan shudder.
"According to my investigation in the past few days, this incident was spread by Tang De, the night watchman of the Derain Church."
, They didn't expect that Tang De would actually retaliate.
"Bring Tang De up." Ferde's expression of pointing at the people around him remained unchanged. These people condemned Tang De's hypocritical betrayal at this time, and I'm afraid to stay for a while for Evan's Hatred will be deeper.
As soon as Verde finished speaking, several strong young men came up with a thin middle-aged man. Very disgraceful, he shrank his head and was pushed to the front by the young men. When he saw Evan, he couldn't help but wince.
"Tang De, do you know why you were summoned?" There was a hint of disdain in Ferd's tone. I won't find such a person who can't get on the stage.
"I...I know." Tang De said with some lack of confidence.
"It's good for you to know." The more Ford looked at Tang De, the more he felt an eyesore, he turned his head away from him, and said impatiently: "Tang De, you spread about Bruce in the town. Pastor's news, do you know that spreading rumors to slander a gentleman's reputation is a very serious crime!"
Tang De seemed to be frightened by Ferde's words, and the whole person was stunned: "I...I...Mr. Ferde, I'm telling the truth, That's not a rumor, what I said is true." Tang De defended incoherently.
Folde glanced at Evan calmly, and found that he still had no change in his face, and he was a little dissatisfied, and showed even more impatience with Tang De: "You say you say It's all true, but is there any evidence?"
As long as the evidence is presented, he would like to see if Evan can still maintain his calm appearance at this time.
"I...I..." Tang De glanced at Ferd hesitantly: "This is what a lady told me, but I don't know where she is now."
These are the excuses that Ferd taught him. Although Tang De was very flustered at this time, he could only believe in Ferd.
"A lady?" Ferd gave Tang De a dissatisfied look: "Since you can't let that lady come out to prove you, how can we dare to believe what you said is Really? Tang De, you must know that you are facing an upright pastor."
Tang De scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously, which was also his most straightforward reaction, because Ferd did not tell her what would happen next.
But at this moment, a crisp voice suddenly came from the crowd: "I can prove it!"
Evan frowned, the voice felt familiar to him.