"Hahaha! Isn't Viscount Bain surprised that Earl Ben came uninvited? ”

The guests were smiling as if they were meeting their best friends. It was none other than the patriarch of the Hilton family, Count Silvio.

Viscount Bain walked slowly and sat down in the chair across from him.

"Accidents are of course, you must know that the Hilton family has always had a bad relationship with us old nobles. In recent times, it's even more ...... Hehe, don't mention it. I don't know if the Earl came in person, what advice do you have? ”

The relationship between the two families is naturally hostile. Previously, the aristocratic alliance had the upper hand and rushed up to beat the Hilton family. Now that the situation has reversed, Hilton turned over and became the master, pressed the noble alliance to the ground, pulled up the stance, and looked like a fat beating.

The noble alliance has long been in flux, and each has its own plans. At this delicate moment, the sudden visit of the head of the Hilton family was both unexpected and reasonable. As for the purpose, Viscount Bain had already guessed a few points.

It's nothing more than pulling over divisions, that's all.

This is understandable, and it will be the same if he is in the other party's position. Among the nobles, there are no eternal friends, and there are no eternal enemies.

Even if the other party has the upper hand and grasps the initiative. Even Viscount Bain himself has a different kind of mind in his heart. But it doesn't mean that he will be led by the nose.

This matter still has to be discussed. The result depends on each person's mind and skill.

Count Silvio's smile remained unchanged: "Since my Hilton family settled in Edinburgh City, they have dealt with many old nobles and lords in the city. Well, as a result, it's not very friendly. Since I took charge of the family portal, I have spent a lot of effort to mend the relationship between each other, and I have also given away a lot of benefits. Viscount Bane should know this. ”

Viscount Bain picked up his teacup and drank it silently.

Count Silvio was not angry, and continued: "The rise of my Hilton has harmed the interests of the major families and offended many nobles. This is an irrefutable fact, and it is why I have been actively seeking to mend and improve relationships. ”

"But, logically speaking, what's wrong with me Hilton rising, developing, and strengthening myself? Could it be that in order to make money and enjoy yourself comfortably for all the nobles, a small family like ours deserves to live at the bottom of the society for the rest of their lives, watching the opportunity to change their fate float by, and they can't work hard and fight for it? ”

"They are all in their own interests, and there is no right or wrong. After all, you are the old nobles in the city of Edinburgh, with a long history, and you are our predecessors. It's nothing to be humble and suffer a little loss as a junior. ”

Viscount Bain put down the cup and finally spoke: "Because I know that my ability is limited and outnumbered, I have no choice but to compromise." ”

"Indeed." The Earl of Silvio frankly admitted, "With my family's strength, I will never be able to contend with nearly half of the nobles of Edinburgh." However, if the nobles thought that the Hilton family would be kneaded and surrendered, then the current situation is the consequence. ”

Viscount Bain said, "So, Lord Earl is here to taunt the enemy and boast of his strength. ”

"Of course not." Count Silvio flatly denied it, "The Hilton family and the large and small families of the noble alliance have had many conflicts over the years. But fundamentally speaking, there is no irreconcilable contradiction between them. Now we have shown our sincerity and our strength. I Hilton didn't flinch in the most difficult times, and now, does Viscount Bain think we're going to be scared? ”

Viscount Bain muttered, "What does the Earl mean ......"

Count Silvio said: "We do business, and we value harmony. Since the two sides did not have an inexorable grudge, and the grievances should be resolved rather than settled, the Hilton family was happy to put aside the old grievances with the nobles and shake hands and make peace. What does Viscount Bain think? ”

"We are just a small viscount family, how dare we talk about war or peace with the earl on behalf of all your lords." Viscount Bain waved his hand and excused himself.

"Besides, the de facto leader of the noble alliance is the Marquis of Socrates of the House of Fontaine. According to the words of the Earl, do you also want to reconcile with the Fontaine family? ”

As he spoke, Viscount Bane secretly cursed an old fox in his heart!

What a handshake and peace, it is better to say than to sing. He dared to bet his life that as long as any nobleman could not support it, Hilton would be the first to rush forward and take over other people's shops, properties, and land.

Count Silvio said, "Viscount Bain is too modest. The viscount is highly respected, coupled with a wide range of friends, and friends are all over the world. In the aristocratic circles of the city of Edinburgh, who is not respected. ”

"As for the Fontaine family......"

The earl pondered for a moment, and his eyes gradually became cold: "I also said just now, the most important thing in doing business is harmony, and Hilton is willing to be friends with any noble lord." But! ”

"My Hilton family has shown enough kindness, but I haven't been treated accordingly. I think the Fontaine family should also show their sincerity. ”

"What do you think, Viscount Bain?"

These words were not only said to the Fang Dan family, but also like the Hilton family expressing their attitude towards all the families of the aristocratic alliance.

Among them, naturally, also includes Viscount Bain.

The old and sophisticated Viscount Bain, for a while, didn't even know what to say.

I have long heard that the current patriarch of Hilton is good at dancing with long sleeves and strong wrists. It is even more difficult to deal with than the super-powerful but upright patriarch Andrés.

In this face-to-face direct confrontation, Viscount Bain really appreciated his sophisticated and sleek, yet hidden communicative style.

Count Silvio was not too pressing, and he knew very well that being tough was not conducive to discussing big things. This is true even if you have the absolute upper hand.

"The stakes are high, and I understand that Viscount Bain can't make a decision in a moment. This time I took the liberty of visiting, just to say hello to the viscount. Please also ask Viscount Bain to think carefully and not make mistakes. Don't waste my Hilton family's kindness again. ”

Count Silvio stood up and saluted Viscount Bain. The viscount also hurriedly stood up and saluted in return.

The snubbing and disdain that began to be done are all just a means. Now that we have understood that this opponent is not a mediocre person who can be fooled casually, and then pretending to be a gesture will not only have no effect, but will make people look down on it.

"That's right." As if suddenly remembering something, Count Silvio turned around and took out two delicate and gorgeous little bottles and placed them on the table.

"This is the game that my Hilton family dedicated to Mr. Anthony. According to him, women from 8 to 80 years old will love these gadgets. Just think of it as a small gift to the ladies of the viscount's family. ”

"Mr. Anthony?" Viscount Bain muttered the name.

"Exactly."

"I envy you, Lord Earl." said that it was envy, but the viscount lamented.

"Hehe, I know. All the nobles in the whole city of Edinburgh will probably be the same as you. Viscount Bain's words had no end or end, but Count Silvio understood exactly what he meant.

Looking at the figure of the Hilton patriarch leaving, Viscount Bain turned over and over in his hand to play the game that is said to be the magical Anthony, and fell into deep thought.

Of course, his mind is not on this thing.

But what he didn't know was that this humble gadget called "perfume" was about to make a splash in the city of Edinburgh.

This trend will blow all over the glorious empire and even the entire Oss continent.