Chapter 20: My Boleyn Manor (Ask for Collections, Ask for Recommendation Votes)

In the study, Arthur held a cigar in his hand, standing in front of the window, through the glass, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the manor at sunset, and Paul, the butler sitting in front of the computer, went from initial curiosity and questioning to being extremely surprised after seeing the novel on the computer.

Seriously, Paul, the butler, really didn't expect that the young earl, who seemed to have developed limbs and a little simple mind, would be able to write a novel of the English aristocracy, and it would be so attractive.

The story is set in the 1910s, during the reign of King George V, and the story revolves around the "Downton Abbey", a symbol of status and high society, and everyone in the story has various connections to Downton Abbey to a greater or lesser extent. The story begins with the entanglements of the Earl of Grantham's family due to inheritance, interspersed with the love entanglements of each protagonist.

However, what the butler Paul cares about and values the most is undoubtedly that the content of the story is the story between the nobles and the servants, showing the various human states of the nobles and servants under the strict hierarchy at that time, which is also interspersed with family, love, and friendship, which can make people better understand the subtle relationship between the aristocracy and the servant class and the common people in that era.

The servants are conscientious, keeping to themselves or secretly obstructing, and they are cunning and cunning in order to win the favor of their masters. This relationship of support, exploitation, and confrontation between master and servant was able to draw Paul into a deep draw, and it was destined to be very dramatic.

What makes the butler Paul even more excited is that many of the contents and details in the story are the content of Arthur's family history told by him during Arthur's hospitalization, some details of aristocratic etiquette, various family banquets, parties, invitations to various celebrities, and luxurious and extravagant descriptions, almost all of which are created according to his description.

Of course, it is not only the plot that catches the eye of the butler Paul, but also all the details of the daily life of the nobles, among which the luxurious aristocratic costumes and exquisite furnishings described in words are impressive. This is not just a novel, but a temple of British classical art.

"Whew-"

With excitement, the butler Paul got up from his seat, straightened his clothes, walked to Arthur, who had turned to look at him with a smile, and bowed very respectfully, "Earl, please accept my reverence for your talent, incomparable, I really didn't expect that you would actually write a novel about the history of the Boleyn family, and it is so wonderful... ”

"Hehe, thank you. Seeing the butler Paul's reaction, the smile on Arthur's face became very bright, to be honest, he still doesn't have much confidence in the level of English writing, after all, he is not as skilled as Chinese characters, and he also feels a little exaggerated about some expressions and flowery rhetoric in the article, so he also hopes to find someone to help him take a look.

"Paul, it's also thanks to the Boleyn family history that you told me, otherwise it wouldn't have made me think about it, and after reading it, do you feel that there are any flaws or opinions? After all, this is my first time writing a novel. ”

"Count, I really think it's very well written, and you're really surprised。。。。。。 ”

Butler Paul's heart was undoubtedly very excited at this moment, and no one was shocked by him, he thought that a bastard who only knew how to make trouble and rebel still had this kind of talent.

"No, no, Paul, you must help me find a problem, this novel, I want to be serialized in the Southern Daily Echo, will eventually be published in a volume, so, this is very important to me, this is my first time writing a novel, how can it be so perfect. Arthur said with a sincere and serious expression.

Seeing the count's seriousness, the butler Paul first opened his mouth, didn't say anything, but frowned slightly and began to think carefully, and after a while, his eyes brightly looked at Arthur, and he smiled respectfully: "If you have to say that there are any shortcomings, it is that your description of the relationship between master and servant in the text is too enlightened, and the mode of getting along is even like a friendship, which is contrary to the sense of reality in such a feudal background of a monarchy." ”

"That's it... When Arthur heard this, he couldn't help frowning slightly, sure enough, some things are still professional people can see the problem at a glance, it seems that he still has to ask the 'British aristocratic encyclopedia' in front of him for more advice.

"Anything else?"

Hearing Arthur continue to ask, the butler Paul's eyes flashed, and he thought of a question that had been a little doubtful from the beginning, "Earl, since it is a novel based on the history of the Boleyn family, why don't you just call it "Boleyn Manor"?"

"Smack!"

Arthur patted his forehead with some annoyance, smiled wryly, shook his head and smiled: "Yes, why not call it Bolin Manor!"

Obviously, I want to package and promote Bolin Manor, wouldn't it be better to use this name directly?

Damn inertial thinking!

It seems that I have a lot to change, whether it is a matter of vision, or breaking the ideological shackles and habitual thinking that have been formed by the mature worldview and values that have been formed for a long time.

He is no longer the ordinary person who can only eat with his mouth, whether it is identity, status or wealth, he has undergone earth-shaking changes, and he thought he was a 'loser' before, and the depression and tension brought by him disappeared after learning that the manor was worth 40 million pounds.

"Thank you for the reminder, let's call it Boleyn Manor!" Arthur didn't hesitate, he made a decision directly, and then continued: "Paul, can you tell me more about some of the etiquette and precautions of the nobles of the old era? ”

"It's an honor to help you. The butler Paul replied with a smile, very optimistic and looking forward to the new earl being able to complete this novel about the Boleyn family, and he seemed to see the day when the Boleyn family would once again prosper because of the current head of the family.

In the study, Arthur and the housekeeper Paul sat on the sofa, drinking black tea, and began to discuss leisurely and seriously.

When the full focus is on one thing, time is completely ignored, as in the case of Arthur and Paul, the butler, whose conversation would not have been interrupted if it hadn't been for the waiter's knock on the door to inform them that it was time for dinner.

I have to say that Paul's encyclopedic title of butler is indeed not casually said, in the process of conversation, when talking about some historical stories of the Boleyn family, he can even stand up and walk to the bookshelf, and directly find some precious notes for Arthur to read and verify.

"Thank you, Paul, for really helping me. Closing a notebook with an old sheepskin cover, Arthur thanked him heartily.

"It is my pleasure to serve you, Earl. Paul the butler smiled so happily that he could almost breathe a sigh of relief that the young earl did not seem to have any intention of selling his ancestral property.

"Earl, it's time for dinner, please dine. ”

"Hmm. Arthur looked at the time, it was already half past eight in the evening, and he was really a little hungry, mainly because he had drunk too much tea, "I'll go change my clothes and go over at once." ”

"I'll go to the restaurant first and look forward to your arrival. Paul, the butler, said with a smile and a bow.

"Thank you, Paul, it's great to have you around!" Arthur didn't hesitate to praise himself.

"This is the best compliment to me, and it is an honor to serve you and the Boleyn family. Paul, the butler, was extremely pleased and excited about Arthur's praise, and his greatest fear was that the young earl would reject and misunderstand him because of some of his advice or advice, and now it seems that these fears are a bit unfounded.