A square exit slid silently out of the wall, and Lin An walked out of the secret passage to see Angelia waiting in the room.

As soon as she saw Lin An walking out of the secret passage, Angelia immediately called Bedika and other maids in after asking her.

Lin An soaked in the warm bath, Angelia knelt on the edge of the bath behind her, her hand inserted into her wet and foamed black hair, ten fingers gently and forcefully massaged Lin An's scalp, and Bedicka handed over towel essence and other things on the side.

Actually, this is just a cleansing spell that can be solved, but at some point, it is also a good mood adjustment to take time to relax after an intense and focused study.

It's not a research freak like Master Don Quixote who does real things and forgets to sleep and eat, and even saves food to eat together.

Angelia helped Lin An rub her scalp while talking to her.

“…… I haven't been out for almost the third day, and I haven't even moved the food that is placed in the room, and we are really worried that you will faint from hunger in the real yàn room. ”

"How so? I'm not unconscious, I'm really hungry, of course I'll come out to eat, and it's not like I'm not without food. ”

Lin An leaned his face against the wall of the bath, closed his eyes and said lazily.

The voice was low and slightly hoarse, lazy and seductive, like the tip of a feather gently squeezing on the tip of the heart, and Bedicka couldn't help but pause as she handed over the towel.

She sighed in her heart that this master was really blessed with the love of God.

She boasted that she had seen many top-notch beauties, but in all fairness, even her sister Afra, who she considered to be the most perfect, was not half as good as this master.

Bedica couldn't tell exactly where it was, but once the master stood with the other beauties, the onlooker could immediately tell the difference, like the difference between a glorious silver moon and the stars.

Angelia has become accustomed to Lin An's inadvertent amorousness. The movement in his hand was only a beat slower, and he continued to press and rub, and while asking Bedika to bring warm water to wash the foam, he said:

"That's not good, every day and night in the real yàn room, my body is going to stink! You're less than twenty, and now is the time to enjoy your youth, and there's time for later. ”

"It's not that exaggerated!" Lin An raised his arm and sniffed, "I often use the Cleansing Charm. ”

Magical materials have all kinds of strange flavors, and there is a lot of contact with them. If you don't use the cleansing charm, the consequences will be the same as that of Master Don Quixote, and Lin An is a woman. Pay attention to personal cleanliness and hygiene.

"Cleansing spells don't take care of the body, and for women, bathing is not just about cleansing the body." Angelia was eloquent.

"You learned it from Bedicka."

Lin An was amused and opened his eyes to look at the two.

Angelia said with some smugness: "Half of it was taught by her, and half of it was summarized by me." Bedika also said that I am a fast learner! ”

"That's what she coaxed you, right?"

"No, master, Miss Angelia is indeed the best student, and the speed of acceptance is about the same as that of our fastest and best companions when we were being trained. Bedica is much worse. ”

Bedika interjected softly, scooped up half a scoop of warm water, and slowly poured it on Lin Anfa.

"Miss. Look! "Angelia is proud, she likes it most when others affirm her worth.

"What's so complacent about this, Bedika was just a little girl who didn't know anything, and how many things have you seen now? The materials of the Earl's Court are at your disposal, and you can't learn them like this. That's really a fool! ”

Lin An glanced at Bedika, "Comparable." Bedika, a weak woman with her younger sister, is really not easy to get to where she is today. ”

Bedica looked down and smiled embarrassedly, secretly uneasy in her heart:

Lin An's glance contained a faint sense of warning.

Lin An's current aura gives people an unconscious sense of intimacy, much more amiable and gentle than when she was on the island, but perhaps the impression of Lin An's determination on Paradise Island is too strong, and Bedica can't let go of it at all in front of her, and she always feels that all her selfishness will be hidden in those wise and bright black eyes.

After rinsing her hair three times and drying it with a clean and soft white towel, Lin An did another oil massage under Angelia's advice.

This is more professional, even if Angelia has a strong learning ability, she can't learn all of Bedica's skills in just a few days, so the massage is played by Bedica, which is also a kind of reward for Angelia's dedication to Bedica.

But Bedika didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Lin An's glance made her realize that no matter how capable she was, Lin An would never trust her more than Angelia, and she didn't like Angelia to be too influenced by others.

Bedica is a person who knows the times, and after realizing this, she knew that she would have to change her attitude in the future, and she didn't dare to think carefully, so she concentrated on the oil massage and skin care, and the three of them left the bathroom.

Draining the water from the half-dried hair with a spell, Lin An just changed back into a robe, and Hannibal's butler knocked on the door, and reported after coming in:

"Master, Archduke Rincester is here."

"Oh? Two days ago, Ranster sent someone to send a post? Lin An was slightly surprised.

She had been in the room for three days and three nights, and it was a complete coincidence that she came out this time, and it stands to reason that Lancet would not come to her mansion at this time.

"The Archduke of Rance is visiting temporarily."

Hannibal's butler thought for a moment and said, "He didn't expect to see you, there should be nothing important, and he originally told me not to disturb you, but the villain heard that you had come out of the real room, so he came to inform you." ”

"Oh." Lin An was not in a hurry when he heard this.

A few days ago, she and Lancet had already met, it was at Leonardo. On that trip to the racecourse invited by Bencent, Lanster was Leonardo. Another guest invited by Bencent.

The two friends have already communicated with each other, and Lancet roughly knows that the rumors have passed, and he also knows that she has been locked up in the real room for the past few days, and it is estimated that there is really nothing to do.

Lin An unhurriedly let Angelia comb her hair, combed her hair into a bunch, and put it on her right shoulder before going down to see Lancet.

Randster was drinking tea in the living room, and a maid stood behind the sofa.

On the wall opposite Randster's seat, there was a brightly colored realist landscape painting, and when Lin An arrived, Randster was looking at it with a teacup.

"Ann!"

At first sight of Lin An. Ranster's eyes lit up:

Although she didn't dress up deliberately, she couldn't hide the pink luster of her skin after bathing, and she also had a faint floral fragrance after the oil massage, which was rare in Lin An, who never rubbed fat and powder.

"You're so radiant today!"

"Thank you, you too!"

Lin An smiled, stepped forward and hugged him gently, and his side face was close to Lanster, and he made a close salute between close friends.

"Why did you come here all of a sudden, is there something wrong? What about your guards? ”

The two separated and sat down casually. The maid poured the tea, but Lin An waved it back, and Lin An took a sip of tea. I asked slowly.

"The guards are all outside, I'm fine, I just left in the middle of the banquet, and when I pass by you, I come in and sit down."

A twinkle crossed Rance's eyes. replied with a smile, looking at Lin An's blue eyes as gentle and focused as the first time they met, fading away from the majesty of being a grand duke in front of people.

"Your furniture is well arranged, and this painting seems to be the work of a young and up-and-coming painter in the imperial capital, who is said to have won the affection of Prince Cyril for the last month or two. It has been quite sought after by some nobles and has a great future. ”

Lancet looked at the landscape on the wall.

"So, the painting is going to appreciate in value?"

Lin An raised his eyebrows. There are a lot of antique paintings in her space, and any one of them is worth far more than this one, but she can't put it out, and she doesn't know anything about investing in paintings.

"But it's not my credit, the layout of the Earl's Court is basically the work of Hannibal's butler. I've been away for half a month, and the house has become orderly. I'm just sitting back and enjoying it. ”

"So, you have a good steward, and it's worth more than a painting by a budding artist, especially if he's an investor." Lancet laughed.

"The two of you have praised it!"

Hannibal's butler, who was left behind, bowed modestly and hesitated for a moment before saying:

"As far as the Grand Duke says, the author of this painting has recently become famous, but when it was acquired, it did not cost much money, and Hannibal only thought it was appropriate, so he put it here—there seem to be several paintings by the same painter in the treasury."

Lin An and Rance looked at each other in surprise, Lin An put down the cup and asked, "You picked this painting yourself?" ”

"It was recommended."

The aristocratic mansion purchased a large number of valuables, of course, they would not personally go to the merchant to bargain face-to-face, and in the hands of every qualified butler, there were trustworthy brokers and intermediaries, and those were the recommenders that Hannibal's butler said.

Lin An frowned and thought:

"This should have happened in the past half a month of going out, I didn't expect me to be so low-key at that time, or someone has been eyeing it for a long time."

Lancet saw her thoughts, and said: "This kind of thing should have gone through the hands of many people, and it turned a few times, but I didn't notice it at the time, and I probably couldn't find out afterwards." ”

"Master, did I do something wrong?" Hannibal's butler saw Lin An's hesitation.

"Forget it, this kind of thing, you can't prevent it as a housekeeper, not to mention that the other party is doing it secretly, it is estimated that even if it is me, I will not notice it," Lin An said lightly, "Just be careful next time, don't be gullible." ”

Hannibal's butler bowed to receive it, and when there was a knock on the door of the reception room three times, and the maid came in to say that there was a guest outside.

Hannibal's butler looked at Lin An, got her nod, and then left the reception room.

There were two people left in the reception room.

Lancet looked at Lin An's face and said:

"It's just a few paintings, and the value is far less than that of a master's work, and the other party probably just wants to please you, which is very common among nobles, so you don't have to worry too much."

As the Grand Duke of Stuart, he has seen a lot of flattery and flattery on the bright and dark sides, and Lin An is just the most ordinary situation.

Of course, Lin An also knows that she doesn't feel indebted because others stuff a few paintings.

"It's just that I think it's very uncomfortable to do it so sneaky," Lin Anbu frowned slightly, "Since this painter has only become famous in the past two months, the other party must also be one of the powerful people who have become popular with that painter." ”

This practice is also a secret display of power, and this practice of quietly letting Lin An accept the benefits also gives Lin An a hint of the psychological level of his private domain being invaded.

The average woman is not aware of this psychological suggestion, and even if she is vaguely aware of it, she is happy to accept the courtship of a powerful man.

This way of pursuing cannot but be said to be clever in means.

After experiencing Fritz's gentlemanly pursuit and Odin's forcible seizure, Lin An saw a third way of ambiguity and obscurity in her strength, and she could almost imagine what she would encounter next:

Sooner or later, the other side will surface. Let her know who she is.

Lin An guessed that that person would not be Odin, although half a month ago, he did have this motive.

But with Lin An's intuition, it was impossible for Odin to leave such a hand tail.

His private feelings and desires were very hidden, and if she hadn't noticed his prying eyes that night, in the short term, Odin wouldn't even be noticed by her personally, let alone send his men to do things. will let the second person find out what is in his heart.

It's not that Lancet doesn't understand the deep meaning inside, and as a man, he can clearly see the imperative behind the other party's gesture.

He was angry. A cold light flashed in his eyes, but he didn't come out in front of Lin An, secretly speculating about the identity of the other party.

The reception room was silent for a moment, and there was another knock on the heavy wooden door.

Hannibal's butler held the doorknob in his hand and pushed open the space that could accommodate one person. bowed slightly at the door and said to Lin An:

"Master, Count Coslin's carriage has broken its transverse axis at the intersection near our gate, and Miss Coslin and her sister are outside the door, asking to borrow the carriage from our house."

"The transverse axis of the carriage is broken?"

Lin An was slightly stunned, and he inadvertently saw a trace of embarrassment on Lancet's face. In connection with his improvised behavior, I suddenly understood something.

"Then borrow a carriage for them, and don't have to invite them in." Lin Andao.

"This ......"

Why don't you invite them to come in and sit down? Does meeting also give the borrower a chance to thank the owner?

Hannibal's butler glanced at Lin An hesitantly, feeling a little strange.

"Let's just say that I'm in retreat and can't be disturbed, so I don't need them to thank me personally." Lin An added. Squeezed his eyes at Hannibal's butler.

"Oh—yes, master!"

Hannibal the steward understood. Yu Guang looked at Ranster, bowed down with a flat expression, and withdrew.

Once again, there were only two people left in the reception room.

Lin An picked up the warm black tea and stood in front of his smiling lips.

Seeing this, Ranster couldn't see it, embarrassment flashed across his handsome face, and he sighed helplessly and indulgently:

"Laugh if you want!"

"Ahem, ahem!"

Lanster was too gentle in front of her, and he didn't have the arrogance and temper of a grand duke at all, Lin An didn't want to bully him, coughed dryly, put away his smile, and said with a smile in his eyes:

"I remember that before leaving the imperial capital, the ladies in the imperial capital were still very reserved, so they have only been seen for half a month, and they are so enthusiastic?"

He drove Lancet to hide in her mansion and refused to let go.

Speaking of this, Ranster's smile faded a little, and he was silent for a moment before he said:

"I got a hint from the third that he wanted me to marry Princess Elizabeth."

"Marriage? That's it...... You're about the same age - Princess Elizabeth is just the right age! Lin An smiled, and then contacted what happened just now, "You ...... Don't want to? ”

Lancet's smile was even lighter, "At present, this matter has not been spread yet, after all, my time in the imperial capital is too short." ”

If the marriage is not decided, then there is still the possibility of refusal.

This is equivalent to admitting it.

Lin An thought about it, if the news came out, no matter how popular the position of Grand Duke Stuart was, the major nobles would not dare to compete with the royal family, and Lancet wanted to use this information error to hint to the royal family that he did not approve of the marriage.

And the Counts of Coslin, who have caught up with the door today, are the sequelae of this suggestive process.

Lin An was silent for a moment.

Lancet's attitude towards her, Lin An is not without feelings, she is not a girl who doesn't know anything about it, so she won't be confused when it comes to this.

But from the moment they parted in the Baron's Castle, it became clear to them that they had taken different paths from each other.

As the Grand Duke of Stuart, Randster must finally fulfill his obligations, and he will have a partner who is in line with his status and recognized by the world, which will not change because of Lin An's existence, and Lanster's attitude of only maintaining a friendship after this meeting and not stepping beyond Lei Chi has also proved this.

Therefore, Lanster's affection for her may be part of the reason why Lanster refuses to marry, but it will not be the main ingredient.

She put down her teacup, a smile on her face.

"Have you already decided? When was it? ”

"It's not settled yet. In fact. Except for a few trusted ministers around me, the rest of the mission has not yet learned about this,"

Lancet smiled bitterly, "Only things like the one just now, I have only started to do it in the past few days, and the news may not have reached the palace yet." ”

Lin Anran: In the final analysis, the initiative of this marriage is not in the hands of Lanster.

Hearing this, Lin An felt a little more comfortable. It's a little heavy again.

Regarding the fact that a man with perfect conditions and adoring himself is about to get married, it is impossible for Lin Anxin to be a little sour, especially what Lancet means to her. is not limited to the good feelings between men and women, even Lin An herself, it is difficult to explain her complicated feelings for Lanster.

But aside from the strangeness in his heart, from the perspective of a friend, Lin An also hopes that he can have a complete marriage. At least have a partner who can join hands, don't keep pouring your feelings into her and hang yourself on her crooked neck tree.

However, with her understanding of the marriage situation of the upper nobility of this society, her hope was obviously quite extravagant.

And she still doesn't know what Lancet thinks about her marriage. After thinking about it for a while, I was going to knock on the side.

“…… Can you sue me for the reason? Lin An hesitated for a moment and asked. Is it because of political factors, or is it for personal reasons? ”

Seeing Ranster's face slightly surprised, she added, "Of course, if it's not convenient to answer......

"Nothing is inconvenient. This is the first time Ann has asked me about this. ”

Lancet smiled inclusively, "This. There are political considerations, but there are also personal considerations. ”

"I want to hear about it."

Lin Andao, looking at Lancet's gaze flickered slightly.

I don't know when it began, the young boy in the past has disappeared, replaced by this young duke with a good temperament, gentle and tolerant, his demeanor has amazed the nobles, and he has gradually possessed the calm bearing of a king, although he still tries to let go of his majesty in front of her, but occasionally inadvertently, it will still make Lin An notice his changes.

"The meaning of the third is obvious, this is a political marriage for the current situation, sandwiched between Merlin and Meryl, and the union with Princess Elizabeth is conducive to me facing the persecution of Meryl;

But on the other hand, my mother has put me in this position after all, and morally, I can't turn my back on this kindness so quickly, not to mention—"

Lancet paused, and the sharpness in his eyes flashed, "What's more, I'm not willing to be a puppet grand duke." Let outsiders think that he can only rely on women to get on the throne.

Lin An knew that Lancet was unwilling to reject the wolf at the front door and enter the tiger at the back door.

"And what about the private factor?"

Lancet smiled: "It is said that Princess Elizabeth already has a guardian knight, since my marriage is already destined to be separated, why destroy the happiness of innocents." ”

What's more, even if the marriage is not autonomous, he doesn't want to marry a wife who has a too bad relationship with Lin An, and the relationship between him and Lin An is gradually drifting apart.

Lin An's face was a little bad:

If Lancet is unwilling to accept the marriage of the Merlin royal family, he will not be able to get enough help to fight against the forces of the Grand Duchess and the Meryl Kingdom, so his marriage will still be the result of an exchange of interests sooner or later.

And Lin An, who was somewhat aware of the situation in Stuart, could not say comforting words that were contrary to the facts at this time.

"Don't think about these unhappy things anymore," Seeing Lin An's solemn face, Lancet reassured, "An, you don't have to worry, the political marriage is actually not as bad as you imagined, especially for men." ”

"It sounds like you've already planned it, it's not like you'd say, but I hope you don't give me a chance to tell your future wife about it."

Lin An knew that he didn't want to be solemn, so he also said jokingly.

……

After dinner, Lin An personally sent Lancet to the gate, stood in front of the mansion, and watched Lancet and the guards ride away.

"Master, it's time for us to go back." It wasn't until the backs of Lancet and the others disappeared around the corner that Hannibal's butler reminded.

Lin An came back to his senses, and while walking back, he asked:

"Hannibal, what invitations to a party have you been late? To be relatively large, it is better to have a member of the royal family appear. ”

Hannibal's butler felt a little uneasy in his heart and thought for a moment.

"There have been a lot fewer invitations in the palace recently," Princess Victoria still has considerable influence without knowing the inside story, "but there have been two large-scale gatherings earlier, one is the Autumn Festival Ball held by His Royal Highness the Third Prince, and then there is the late autumn safari conducted by His Royal Highness the Second Prince in the royal hunting grounds. ”

"Oh, I remember."

Lin An suddenly remembered that when he had just entered the imperial capital, he received these two invitations.

"Do you have any other commands?"

"Help me gather messages from Princess Elizabeth, including her guardian knights." Be prepared, Lin An hopes that his preparation will not be used.

Hannibal's butler was not surprised, and bowed his head in response.

Lin An looked at his straight waist and the appearance of being a gentleman, a trace of gentleness flashed in his eyes, and he said softly:

"This is your last task, in addition to concentrating on collecting news, you can leave the rest of the government affairs to Angelia for the time being! I have repaired the real yàn room, don't stop the medicine for you to drink, after this time, I promised you, I will soon fulfill it. ”

(To be continued)

ps：

Thank you for the big reward of Mei Dance 12 and Fenghua Sakura! o(n_n)o~

Suddenly I felt that Xiaolanzi was really a good man with twenty-four gold, worthy of my own son, and my own mother didn't explain that he was really in love - although he had been abolished......