"Your Excellency. Everything was packed up. Always on the road. Wang Meng said to Zhang Fan, who was talking to Yingyue.

"Good. Nothing is missing. Zhang Fan asked casually.

"Please rest assured that you are doing things at a low level." Wang Meng replied. And looked to the side and said. "Those two are ready too."

Zhang Fan looked over there from Wang Meng's perspective. I saw Joanna and Richard talking there. A happy smile appeared on his face. And with a hint of excitement. A few days ago. Zhang Fan told them to meet Yangzhou. The two of them still don't seem to be willing. After all, for today's Quanzhou. The population is large. Overseas businessmen from different countries gather here. This kind of prosperity seems to be present in their image only in the top five cities of several large European countries. Therefore. They were a little unhappy that Zhang Fan told them to leave here. After all, the two of them came to Daming as diplomatic envoys this time. must follow Zhang Fan. However, they heard Zhang Fan say that they were living a period of time. When I want to take them to the capital to meet Longqing. The two of them changed their minds. in their eyes. It has always been full of mystery about this emperor who ruled over a vast land of tens of millions of people. It's about to be seen now. And how can it not excite them. What's more, Zhang Fan also told them. The capital is compared to Quanzhou. Even Suzhou, which is even more prosperous in their hearts, is even more prosperous. It's almost unimaginable for them. Of course it will be exciting.

These two people have been coming to Daming since they came. Except for the incomparably novelty. I saw a lot of new things in Europe that were told by those who had been to the East. A lot of the stuff here is new from the beginning. I like it so far.

Let's take the carriage. This is probably one of their favorite things. Don't be surprised. This is normal. In Europe, there are countries with a strong feudal aristocratic system. Even in the most romantic of France. The aristocrats had to dress up even in their own carriages, which outsiders could not see. Sitting in a proper manner. As if it weren't for sitting like this. will damage his aristocratic status. But that time, they shared a carriage like Zhang Fan. It was found that there were no seats on the carriage at all. Some are just unusually comfortable carriages that have been laid. There's even their favorite drink on top. When they saw Zhang Fan get into the carriage. Very casually half-lying. The shock of this kind of action for them can be described as unprecedented. In their decades of knowledge. People with status should always maintain a sense of pride in their identity. Not to mention Zhang Fan, a minister who has the title of earl and is very favored in front of the emperor. But Zhang Fan's behavior completely subverted their understanding. Of course. They didn't mean to have any disdain for Zhang Fan. After all, there is a big difference between the East and the West. This was understood when they set foot on the territory of the Ming Dynasty. They just don't get it. As a nobleman. Why can it be so casual. So. At that time......

"Lord Earl. We don't mean to be offended. "Richard as a foreign secretary. It's not easy to raise this issue. And Joanna, a woman, is easier to talk about in this regard. "Your Excellency has the title of Earl in your country. I guess I'm a member of the aristocracy. ”

The word "noble" sounded a little ridiculous to Zhang Fan. It seems that very few people in China's thousands of years of civilization have been called so. It's just that Zhang Fan just wanted to refute. But it suddenly occurred to me. She wasn't wrong when she said that. Just because no one mentions it doesn't mean it's not.

"Not bad." Zhang Fan nodded and said. "How can I say it? My family is very ordinary. The ancestors did not have any prominent status. I can achieve this now. In addition to on your own. It also depends on His Majesty's appreciation. ”

Zhang Fan's words made the two even more confused. The reason for the confusion was not because Zhang Fan told them that there was no power in his family. Such a person of commoner origin was able to join the circle of nobility. And was trusted by the emperor. This is not much in Europe, though. But it's not for nothing. The two were puzzled by Zhang Fan's style. In their eyes. This kind of new aristocracy is either a person with great ability. Either that, or the appreciation of a person in a position of authority. But it doesn't matter what point Zhang Fan is up to. He will definitely have a lot of enemies who don't like him. And that's exactly what happened. In this way. The new aristocracy should maintain their aristocratic style. If some villains catch the handle and file a lawsuit, it will be troublesome. But Zhang Fan's casual performance puzzled them.

"But Lord Earl. Why do you ...... You ...... "Joanna" and "you" for a long time. But there was no follow-up. Zhang Fan's calmness made her not know what to say. After all, this is a strange country. She was afraid that she would say something that she shouldn't have said. offended Zhang Fan. It's just that she, including Richard on the side, is very interested in this question.

Zhang Fan looked at their puzzled eyes. Know that they must have some doubts. But it's hard to say. But for now. Zhang Fan's interest was also raised. He spoke, "Lady Joanna." If you have any questions, just ask. It doesn't have to be that way. We come from different countries. But since we can meet here. It's a kind of fate. If you have any doubts. Just ask. ”

Zhang Fan's words calmed the two down. But calm down. also made the two have a lot of good feelings for Zhang Fan. After all, there is no other country in Europe where the aristocracy would be so tolerant of allowing others to inquire about what may be about personal privacy.

Joanna got Zhang Fan's permission. And no more beating around the bush. directly expressed the doubts in his heart. It's just after saying it. Although there are Zhang Fan's comforting words just now. But she was still nervous. I don't know if Zhang Fan will be disgusted by his question.

Who knows. Zhang Fan heard her words. I was stunned for a moment. Immediately, a smile was on his face. The two of them were suddenly inexplicable. I don't know why Zhang Fan laughed. Joanna was even a little annoyed in her heart. thought Zhang Fan was laughing at her. But she soon found out. Zhang Fan's face did not mean ridicule. couldn't help but make her even more curious.

"Two ambassadors. I think this question has to do with the traditions of a nation. But I can explain it to you. Zhang Fan said with a smile. Aristocrat. That's right. I can be considered a nobleman. But in the whole Daming. Including thousands of years before that. Or even after. We wouldn't call ourselves that.

"The meaning of the nobility. Presumably, there is a consensus between the East and the West. The most basic thing is that power is higher than that of ordinary people. As for property. We all know that. There is no richer than a businessman. The rights of the nobility, however, are the ones that give us the means to dispose of those whose property is higher than ours.

"But that doesn't mean. We must always flaunt and embody our aristocratic demeanor. We don't need to be made all the time to think that we are nobles just by seeing us. At least I think. This is not necessary. Even I'm personally disgusted with these. I feel that this is simply to find guilt for myself.

"I am not denigrating your country's traditions. But I'd like to ask both. This kind of behavior of maintaining aristocratic manners at all times. Except for getting the other nobles to agree with you. Let the rest of the people agree with you. and the satisfaction that these bring to you. But there's anything else that makes you happy. ”

listened to Zhang Fan's words. The two immediately wanted to refute. But he opened his mouth. When the words came to his lips, he couldn't say anything. Think about it. And this is indeed the case. On the outside. In front of other nobles. They are to maintain an aristocratic demeanor at all times. This rigid style was accepted by the rest of the aristocracy; Let the people be in awe; Let the Emperor know that you are a good example. But privately. Who hasn't been bored. Fed up. This kind of life. Never released his true self. Even in front of your family, you have to keep it that way.

Zhang Fan saw that the two of them did not speak. Knowing that they had thought of it. Continued: "We have the right. But don't you think that this right is exactly what this shackle has brought to you? ”

Richard listened to Zhang Fan's words. After a moment's thought, he said, "But Lord Earl. You are also a nobleman. Presumably, at the same time, I have this right. I guess I will carry this kind of shackle with me. ”

"Not bad. Mr. Richard is right. Zhang Fan nodded and said. It's not just me. We all are. In this respect, it is the same in both the East and the West. Entitlement is not just about the benefits you receive. And there's a responsibility that you have to pay. No one can escape this.

"But you might as well think about it from a different perspective. Since it doesn't matter what you do. This kind of thing has been put on your head. Why can't you relax and relax yourself. On important occasions. This kind of demeanor is a must. It's a form of respect. respect for others; But in private. It's still like this. That's a form of abuse. Abuse of oneself. The two of them seemed to have overlooked. People who look lazy on weekdays are not without a sense of responsibility. Nothing; And those look very solemn on weekdays. A person who is always exquisite. Secretly not innocent. The most important thing is: When possible. Do what you want to do. No one will dislike you because of that. If there really is. That's his question. And not yours. ”

Zhang Fan's words are very correct. But the two can only agree secretly. After all, the situation in Europe is that everyone will abide by this invisible rule. They don't look like they make themselves look different from others. But. Right now. In this exotic land. They can do that. No one would find them rude. So for the first time they sat in the carriage in the most comfortable position for themselves. It's a great feeling.

Back to the present. Zhang Fan waved his hand to the two people on the side to say hello. The two also nodded in acknowledgment. It's just that Zhang Fan found that Joanna looked at him and didn't want to leave for a long time. Zhang Fan looked at him a little uncomfortable. He immediately turned around and talked to Wang Meng. This disappointed Joanna and made it a little funny.

Although it is true that the philosophy of life in the East is more open than that of the West. But in this kind of place. Orientals are still conservative.

That's what I'm thinking. Liang Chao walked to Zhang Fan's side. Lying in his ear, he whispered, "My lord." We're in trouble. ”