Chapter 44: Secret Talks

"Is this true? Catherine! The Baron was taken by surprise by the happy news.

"Yes!" Catherine lowered her head and smiled happily, tears mixed with joy.

"Thomas! Do you think I'm in a dangerous situation? Catherine rubbed the baron's hand against her delicate face.

Catherine is 36 years old, and in the 21st century, pregnancy and childbirth are dangerous things, let alone in the Middle Ages, when medical care was rudimentary, which is no less than passing a ghost gate!

"It's okay! Catherine, I will call for the best doctor in all of England! The baron seemed to feel that it was not safe, and said emphatically.

"Don't be afraid, Catherine! I will ask the best doctor in Europa to come! No matter how much it costs! I'll be with you! ”

"Thomas! You're so nice! Catherine shed tears of emotion, and Baron Thomas's words of love touched the softness of her heart! What a sensual woman!

Hearing this, Edward pursed his lips, very disdainful in his heart. Normally, the pregnancy was two or three months later, that is, shortly after the death of Henry VIII, they began to cheat. And it is likely that it started when Henry VIII was seriously ill.

Thinking of this, Edward couldn't help but imagine that the hat on his father, Henry VIII, had changed to oily green.

Hoping that this would not happen to him, Edward quietly left and returned to his room.

The next day, Edward arrived at the restaurant, where the Marquess of Northampton, the Duke and Duchess of Houghton, and the Baroness Seymour, all of whom had arrived. When they saw Edward coming, they all got up:

"Good day! Your Majesty! ”

"Good day! Ladies! Gentlemen! ”

Edward's arrival prompted the nobles to be meticulous in their manners. For the aristocracy, etiquette has completely permeated every aspect of the ordinary.

The Marquess of Northampton, the Duke of Houghton, and Baron William supported their right chest with their left hand, took off their hats with their right hand, bowed slightly forward and nodded to Edward.

The Duke and Lady of Somerset refused to attend the banquet on the grounds that they were unwell.

The ladies needed to bow their legs slightly and lift the sides of their skirts with their hands slightly to nod to Edward.

In the Middle Ages, the host had to sit before the guests could sit when eating. Therefore, Edward could only sit down after the baroness were seated first, and did not sit according to status, as in China.

"Your Majesty! Ladies and gentlemen, Ladies! A toast to the success of my wedding with Catherine! The Baron first proposed to drink the first glass of wine, and his face was flushed, and everyone could see that he must be in a good mood, and immediately raised his glass and drank it together.

Edward, of course, was not exempt from vulgarity, raised the red wine, and took a sip.

In the Middle Ages, it was the duty of the host to propose the first glass of wine, and after the first drink, the host and guest could toast each other.

As in China, talking while eating and drinking was allowed at the time (and it was gradually considered impolite after the 17th century), and as in the Northeast, both sides had to toast to the end, and there is no such thing as a sip now.

Fortunately, Edward has practiced since he was a child, otherwise he would not have been able to stand it.

Edward had just recovered from the onslaught of the red wine, and before he saw the Baron pour himself another glass of wine and stand up.

"Your Majesty! Your Excellency the Duke and Duchess, and Your Excellency and the Marquis! The baron paused and cleared his throat.

"I'm here to announce something important!" His Excellency's face showed a hint of red, and Catherine, who seemed to know what he was about to say, quickly lowered her head, and blushed from her face to her neck.

"My wife, Catherine. Ms. Seymour, she's about to bring a member to the Seymour family! At this point, Baron Seymour's excitement was palpable.

"Is this true? My sister! The Marquess of Northampton was concerned about the news, and since he was a child, he felt very guilty about his sister, who had sacrificed so much for the Parr family.

To explain here, in 1529, Catherine was 17 years old and married Baron Edward Borough II of Gainesborough. Edward died in the spring of 1532.

In 1534 she married John Neville, Baron Latimer III of Snape of North Yorkshire. In 1536, Catherine and her two stepchildren were taken hostage by northern rebels during the Pilgrimage of Grace. John Neville died in 1543.

Basically, she married very old aristocrats, and their fertility was basically degraded.

It was Catherine who became queen, William. Parr became the Marquis of Northampton, and his uncle also became the Duke of Houghton, which can really be described as a one-man enlightenment, and the chicken dog ascended to heaven!

Therefore, the Marquis was very concerned about Catherine's future life, and if she had children, her position in the Seymour family would be further consolidated.

"Yes! William, it is a pleasure to receive God's blessings! ”

"Oh! My God! What an enjoyable day today! The Marquis of Northampton's exclamation was filled with joy, and it could be seen how happy he was.

The old face of Lord Horton on the side also smiled, and the two ladies hurriedly left their seats and ran to Catherine's side to pass on the experience of pregnancy.

After that, the whole dining room was covered with pleasant sounds, and the laughter of the Baron echoed in the castle, after all, this was also his first child, and the excitement was hard to suppress!

It lasts until the afternoon, and the whole castle is immersed in a joyous atmosphere.

"Knock knock!" "Please come in!"

"Squeak————" Lucy bent her knees slightly, lifted the sides of her skirt, and bowed to the baroness.

"Your Excellency! His Majesty has something to discuss with you, and I would like to invite you to come to the study! Lucy walked in, and her soft voice disturbed the Baroness who were talking, causing the Baroness to be displeased.

"Thomas! Edward invites you to come over and have something to discuss with you! Catherine's voice was gentle, and she persuaded the Baron.

"You go first! Come back later! ”

"Okay!" The Baron's words to Catherine were indescribably tender and doting!

"Lucy! Let's go! "Yes! Lord Baron! Baron Thomas faced Lucy, and regained his baron's majestic countenance.

Soon! Baron Thomas went to the door of his study, which was brightly lit.

"Knock knock! Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Baron has arrived! ”

"Got it! Bring him in! Edward heard Lucy's voice and said without hesitation.

"Squeak—" Lucy brought Baron Thomas to Edward's eyes.

Lucy left without Edward's instructions, closing the door to her study.

"Dear uncle! I have something to discuss with you! Edward's expression was serious.