After leaving his retainer Beard Smith Sr., Henry walked alone with Isabel again. As the two of them walked towards the main building, Henry suddenly remembered something and asked her, "Isabel, who will be responsible for the security and guarding of the county during my time away from the county?" ”

Isabel looked at the young duke and said without thinking, "Your Highness, Lord Haswell, the magistrate of the county, who serves His Majesty the King, will take on these duties. ”

As the retainers, guards, and servants beside them gave way and saluted the two, Henry simply put his eyes on Isabelle's face: "Lord Haswell, before he was knighted, was only a gentleman in the county who owned a lot of land. How could he have jumped over the title of 'knight' and become a nobleman with a knighthood? ”

"Perhaps, this gentleman's title and rise in status have something to do with you, the royal duke." Isabel still smiled and nodded to each other when she saw someone she knew.

"A fat gentleman who can't even ride a horse can also put on armor and take a knight's sword to fight? I find it hard to believe that he can take on the responsibility of keeping my territory safe. ”

"Your Highness, I think His Majesty's intention is obvious, I hope that Lord Haswell can manage your territory for you in these days of your growth."

"Now, I'm 17 years old and I don't need a nanny maid anymore."

"Your Highness, do you mean to find someone worthy of your trust, who can serve the king and serve you at the same time, to govern the entire county?"

"Isabel, who do you think can do that?"

After the two entered the main building, Isabel speculated on Henry's words and said calmly, "Your Highness, you don't think of my father, Sir Augustine, do you?" ”

Henry turned his face to look at her and smiled lightly: "I have known Jazz since I was a child, and it can be said that I have treated Jazz as a father. Why can't such a knight, who I can trust completely, take on the duties of security and guarding the county? ”

Then he added: "Moreover, the post of captain of my guard has been assumed by Sir Alex Ferguson. So, I want your family to have more wealth and protection. ”

"Your Highness, I can't easily refute your decision. However, this requires the consent of His Majesty the King. Isabel followed Henry into the study, her tone of voice unchanged.

"Isabel, I want to remind you that it's private time." Henry was a little unhappy with her business-like attitude.

Having only discussed with her father yesterday about the promotion of rank, social status and how to shelter family members, Isabelle Walton was a little incredulous to be so lucky early this morning. After pouring a small half glass of wine for Henry, she poured herself some wine as well.

Holding a wine glass, he walked to the window of the study and stared out the window at the castle buildings and various people. He looked back at the young duke and said, "Henry, then what are you going to say about this to Lord Haswell?" He's an official assigned directly by your father to the county. ”

Henry, likewise with a wine glass, took a sip of wine, and said, "If he still wants to stay in the county, let him be his Lord Haswell." If he is interested in living in the South, he can go to the South with a command from my father. ”

"Henry, Lord Haswell has not been guilty of any major fault in his duties at the present time, if at this time the King suddenly withdraws the powers of executive and judicial matters which have been delegated to him. It seems incomprehensible, right? ”

"Fault?! He was only a baron, and was he more determined to serve God than the monks of the monasteries? Let him swear before God that he will be absolutely ruined? This is absolutely impossible!! ”

"Henry, if you really decide to do this, I hope your retainers will fully cooperate with me."

"That's fine, I'll make all your retainers follow your orders. Isabel, I will raise this matter with His Majesty as soon as I return to Windsor. ”

"Okay. Now, this letter to His Majesty the King requesting an extension of the ride, or shall I write it for you? ”

Heng gently touched her wine glass with the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile, "Of course." Because you're more educated than everyone here, except me. ”

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Previously, Isabel had wanted to use Baron Haswell's aristocratic status and power in his hands to make the most of it. But now, the situation has taken a turn for the worse.

On the one hand, the Duke of Richmond, who was about to enter the palace of marriage, wanted to rush to get rid of the "baby maid" arranged for him by Henry VIII, so as to prove that he was a healthy and up-and-coming nobleman. On the other hand, a series of issues related to her, such as her father's knighthood, honors, family members, family assets, and social status, forced her to focus her career on the family and her family members.

There is another purpose in coming to Nottingham Castle today, which is to settle the marriage of Euphemia Walton. Before she can start planning for her sister's affairs, she needs to know the opinion and attitude of the would-be knight, Herbert Frederick.

As they emerged from the dining room in the main building, Isabel and Beard Smith Sr. walked past a few retainers who were talking. When she saw Herbert's father, William, who was happily talking to others, she hesitated and walked away with old Beard.

As the two of them walked towards the area where the guards were stationed, Isabel spoke cryptically about some matters related to Baron Haswell. Although old Beard accepted Henry's orders, he still did not understand her intentions.

Isabel glanced at Old Yomanon beside her and said bluntly: "Old Beard, I want to say that His Royal Highness is going back to London this time, and the problem that worries him the most is the security and security situation in the county. You know, our London lawyer friend is probably in Westmoreland by this time. ”

Old Beard pondered, "I have discussed this with others. However, it was Lord Haswell's duty to keep the peace and security of the county. So, I and others can't get too involved in that. ”

"So, do you think Lord Haswell has done his duty?"

"Your Excellency, you know this better than I do. After all, you are more familiar with Lord Haswell than I am. ”

Shortly after Beard Sr. left, Isabel walked into one of the Guard's rooms. As the people in the room saluted her, she glanced at the people present and said, "Where are Herbert Frederick and Conrad Brooke?" ”