Chapter 46: The Viscountess
Hathaway admired the younger brother's performance.
It's better to guard against someone who is clearly hostile to you than someone who is secretive about it but harbors evil intentions. Of course, this is also because of the other party's youthful mentality, and an outlier like Hathaway, who is a human being in two lives, will never show such a look.
Ordinary people will only see the luxury and erosion in the aristocratic circle, and only by going deep into it can they know the darkness and thrilling in it. Nobility, in most cases, exists in the form of a family, unless it is dependent on the family after obtaining another knighthood or adult separation. Needless to say, non-hereditary nobles are generally only the eldest son who can inherit the title and the family estate, that is, his uncles and brothers are either dependent on him or fend for themselves, and if he chooses the former, the economic lifeline will be controlled by him.
In the succession to the throne, the succession of the heirs is not virtuous, which often leads to the tragedy of the brothers' rivalry. And in the process of aristocratic succession, this kind of thing is endless. Those aristocrats who grew up with a golden spoon in their mouths, not many of them were willing to live by other brothers after the death of their parents, let alone work hard to start their own businesses, even if some people were capable enough, they would feel that they should be the heirs to the title, and the resulting struggle was even more treacherous and fierce.
If these two younger brothers were more simple and cute, Hathaway wouldn't mind acting like an older sister even if their mother was unbearable, but now...... Especially after experiencing the meeting with that cheap father, she no longer has this hope, and when she is crowned an earl, she will go to her own territory, and when the time comes, the mountains and rivers are far away, and everyone will only meet occasionally.
After admiring the bun-like expressions of the two younger brothers, Hathaway bowed slightly to the Viscountess: "Lady Elizabeth, if there is nothing else, I will leave first." ”
"Of course, you should rest after a long journey. In two days' time, your father and I will organize a grand banquet for you, and you will be present with young talents from all over the province of Kasef, so don't miss the opportunity. Lady Elizabeth had a slight smile on her face.
Cut!
The corners of Hathaway's mouth twitched slightly, is it really like you, anxious to squeeze into other people's arms?
She turned away neatly, not seeing the smile on Lady Elizabeth's face as quickly stiff and exuding a cold air as if she had been sent to a freezer. Bell gave her a friendly, almost flattering smile that made her walk slightly, before quickly exiting the room.
"No manners!" Lebon. Bell's eyes were full of disdain, "I've lived in the countryside for a long time, and I'm no different from those village girls." ”
"Shut up!"
Lady Elizabeth rebuked him solemnly: "A qualified nobleman must always be cautious in his words and deeds, not in his words and rudeness in his actions!" ”
"Yes, Mother." Lebon. Bell hurriedly replied.
"Remember,"
Lady Elizabeth lifted her neck slightly: "No matter what you think in your hearts, in the eyes of outsiders, she will always be your sister, and slandering her is like slandering yourself." ”
"Yes, Mother."
This time both teenagers answered in unison, only Floya. Bell was still a little confused and didn't quite understand this.
Outside, Hathaway saw the old butler waiting there, and asked, "Mr. Brower, is there anyone else I need to see?" ”
"Not for the time being, unless the young lady has special instructions." Taylor. Brower replied.
"Are there any rules in the house that I need to pay special attention to?"
"Both adults and ladies prefer to be quiet."
Taylor. Brower paused slightly, and then said, "I'll have your pocket money sent over later, and if you need anything else, please let me know." ”
Pocket money?
It seems that Hathaway has not seen the financial support from the Viscount's Mansion for a long time, and she didn't expect to hear this word today. A mocking smile appeared on her lips, but she didn't say anything more...... The money was Hathaway's due, and she received it with peace of mind.
Soak comfortably in the hot water, let the water vapor cover your face, there are petals of fresh roses floating on the water, and a wisp of fragrance penetrates into the nose and into the heart. After a few hours of hard work, there's nothing more pleasant than taking a hot bath.
However, thinking of the two maids, Hathaway felt a little funny, and since she came in, the two of them had secretly looked at herself from time to time, like thieves, and I didn't know if Lu Dao had heard any rumors. However, she wasn't worried, even a maid close to Iona didn't know her secrets, let alone these two?
There was a soft knock on the door, and Ilona's voice rang out, "Mademoiselle, Mr. Brower is here." ”
"What's the matter?" Hathaway asked.
"He said please, and the Viscount and Viscountess asked you to have dinner with them." Iona replied.
"Absolutely." Hathaway thought for a moment, and there seemed to be no reason to refuse.
"Yes." Ilona's footsteps gently moved away, and disappeared after the last moment.
Hathaway soaked in the water for a while before getting up and wrapping herself in a crisp white towel and getting up from the tub...... It's a really amazing feeling, and it's a novelty to come once in a while, but if it becomes a necessity in everyday life, it needs to be considered.
"It would be nice to be able to find a way to make a bathtub." She muttered to herself as she changed into her clothes, a magical robe draped over her.
She is increasingly discovering the importance of magic robes, with this robe, no matter what she sees, she can directly perform mage etiquette, and there is no need for those hypocritical and cumbersome aristocratic etiquette. Especially those occasions that she doesn't like, it's simply the best quality shield.
"Irona, let Lena and Jessica pour the bath water."
Hathaway took two steps and stopped, "Where's Alia?" I haven't seen her in a long time. ”
Ilona had a smile on her face: "After she finished eating at noon, she took Captain Bart and them to the back of the martial arts arena to compete, and she hasn't come back yet." ”
"What does a girl look like with a stick?"
Hathaway frowned: "However, Irona, you also have to be careful, now the general chores can be done by Lina and them, you have to practice hard to protect me in the future." ”
"Yes, miss." Ilona nodded earnestly and turned to leave. Hathaway walked out of the courtyard, looked at the sky, and walked in the direction of the restaurant.