Before the Duchess of Richmond arrived in the Duke's domain, Isabel Walton was ready to hand over the power to oversee the affairs of the domain. However, a conversation between the Duchess Mary Fitzroy and her in the newly furnished room of the Lord's Lady surprises her.

Mary did not display the majesty and grandeur of a duchess before her, nor did she treat her as an ordinary retainer. On the contrary, he used gentle language and the courtesy characteristic of a noble woman to converse with her in a more in-depth manner.

Didn't she think that Isabel had violated her rights as a duchess? Or did she turn a blind eye to her husband, the Duke of Richmond, who continued to favor Isabel? All kinds of superficial signs show that her attitude towards Isabel is very doubtful.

After coming out of Mary's room, Isabel went straight to the Duke of Richmond in the Duke's study. When she sat in the long chair in the reception area of the study, she did not drink a glass of red wine in her hand, but she just played with it patiently.

The Duke of Richmond sat across from her, raising his eyelids and looking at her with a sad face: "Isabel, I didn't plan to let her go back to the north with me, but she insisted on ...... again and again."

Isabelle's left forearm spanned her abdomen, supporting her right hand holding the wine glass, "Henry, what's wrong with you?" Mary is your lawful duchess, and I am only your Privy Counsellor, so you don't have to explain it to me. ”

"Isabel, I've been living separately from her for almost four years, and I'm afraid in many ways I can't get along happily."

"Hahaha!" Isabel didn't have a smile on her face, but just used words to simulate laughter, "You mean, the love that should be between husband and wife cannot be produced during the time spent with your wife?" ”

The Duke of Richmond took a long sip of red wine in a dull manner, looked sideways at the blue sky outside the window and squirmed his lips: "Mary and I will not have love, it's just... A decree of His Majesty. ”

Isabel held the glass and shook the red wine in the glass slightly. Quietly changing the subject, "Your wife just told me that she won't live in Richmond County for long, is that true?" ”

"Well, that's what she said to her family."

"It seems that Madame still likes to live in the castle of her father, Duke III of Norfolk." Speaking of this, Isabel raised her arm and took a sip of wine, "I think Madame is still obedient to your wishes." For Madame is well aware that in the family with you, she has no right to decide most of the family affairs. ”

Henry looked at her and nodded, "Yes." Isabel smiled lightly: "Therefore, as the head of the family, you should be more happy to accept the arrival of the lady." ”

"What if Mary and I really can't get along?"

"Henry, you are the chairman of the Northern Council, and you still need to go to Durham Castle to fulfill your duties for His Majesty the King."

A sentence woke up the dreamer, and the duke immediately became excited: "Well, you're right. I can still live at Durham Castle without having to see Mary every day. ”

Isabel calmly looked at the duke, who had a smile on his face again: "Henry, you don't want to get your male heir?" ”

"Well, I'll be back two or three days a week, do you think it's okay?"

"Henry, I can't meddle in your and your wife's family affairs at will. Don't forget, you're the head of the family, and you can decide anything about the family. Isabel was a little helpless, for her current duke was still very dependent on her until this time.

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That evening, the Duke and Lady of Richmond rested in their respective rooms, and their personal servants were responsible for their private affairs. At five o'clock the next morning, the Duke was awakened by his personal servant Eugene.

The ride from the Duke's Nottingham Castle to Darum Castle is about 3 hours. Therefore, the duke needs to prepare in advance.

Dressed in duke's attire, Henry Fitzroy left the room and hurried towards the stairs. As he reached the top of the stairs, he suddenly remembered that his wife, Mary, was still sleeping in the next room. Frowning, he sighed softly and instructed Eugene: "Go and tell Madame's maid that I am going to the council of Durham Castle." ”

When I came to the outside of the main building, I saw that it was brightly lit. On closer inspection, it turned out that more than 5o male guards with torches in quasi-lancer armor and cloaks, wearing cross-handed half-handed swords, spears and round shields were standing in the square with their war horses waiting for them.

At this moment, the female privy counsellor, also dressed in quasi-lancer armor and with two short swords tied to her waist and a longbow, was standing in front of the guards and staring at her. Isabel came forward to salute him, then turned to the tail of the team and shouted, "Bring your highness's horse." ”

"Isabel, today I'm just going to the committee." The Duke of Richmond said this, but everyone could see that he was pleased.

Glancing at the war horse that was led to the Duke by a guard, Isabel said calmly: "Your Highness, get on your horse quickly, you still have a long time to reach Durham Castle." ”

When the Duke's travelling party reached the border north of County Richmond with County Durham, the Duke of Richmond reined in his galloping horses. Isabel reined in his horse beside him and stopped, "Your Highness, ahead is the village of Gainford in County Durham. ”

The Duke turned his head to look at her, "Well, I know. Although you escort me to the county border every time, today I am especially happy. You know, I'm not talking about Mary. ”

"Your Highness, I will not neglect my duties because of the Duchess's arrival." Isabel's words sound normal, but it's easy to mistakenly think that there are other meanings in her words.

The Duke nodded with a smile: "Isabel, you have to remember that it is impossible for my lady Mary to change anything. However, you must keep her away from chaos, violence, and aggression. ”

"I will, Your Highness." Isabel agreed and looked at Eugene, the valet who was riding behind the duke, "Eugene, you have to do your best to serve Your Highness's life at Durham Castle. ”

"Isabel, go back quickly, there are still many affairs in the county that need your supervision." The Duke of Richmond's eyes were a little moist, and he hoped that the other party would leave quickly, so that he would meet him sooner.

"Yes, Your Highness." Isabel and several guards turned the horse's head. When she saw the other guards with torches galloping away after the Duke in the direction of the village of Gainford, she rode back the way she came.

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