A woman who prefers the tranquility of southern country life, and who attaches great importance to the administrative and judicial power of the entire northern region in her hands, Isabelle's attitude towards such a young couple with different personalities and completely different ideas is still non-interference, non-fingering, and free to develop.

However, the issue of the Duke of Richmond and the territorial affairs left over from the relocation of the Duke's Palace was a matter of concern to her. After adjusting his sitting posture and taking another sip of wine, he asked the question, "Henry, well, are the original territorial affairs of Richmondshire still the same?" ”

As Isabel tactfully agreed to settle the Norfolk family's power in the court, the Duke of Richmond drank his wine in a cheerful mood and said with a smile, "No change, don't change anything because of my departure." ”

"Of course. It's just that, where are you going to hold the retainers' meeting, and when will it be held? ”

"Well, I've heard that other nobles often visit their domains. But, you know I'm the committee chair now, so it's unlikely that I'll have time to make rounds of my own territory. ”

"Okay, I'll go back and tell my retainers that I'll come to Sherif Hatton Castle every two weeks to see you, okay?"

The Duke of Richmond nodded thoughtfully, "Yes." ”

After the main problem was solved, Isabel was about to leave when she heard the duke whisper, "Isabel, one of the five knightly seats on this year's committee is leaving, you... Is there a suitable candidate? ”

The Duke clearly wanted to thank Isabel for his efforts by helping his family improve their status and power, and Isabel quickly understood his thoughts. However, the Northern Council was only a multi-participatory, overarching administrative body operating under the supervision of Henry VIII. The advantage of entering such an institution as a knight was only to attract the attention of Henry VIII and hopefully serve at the court.

Isabel smiled slightly, "If I were a knight, you would have let me into the committee, wouldn't you?" ”

Henry crossed one leg and smiled happily in a comfortable position, "Yes, the only thing that makes me regret but happy is that you are a beautiful, intelligent aristocratic lady. ”

Isabel no longer felt anything at such a compliment, but calmly spoke, "Well, I recommend to you two knights, one is my father Sir Augustine, and the other is my brother Sir Ernest, do you think these two knights can hold the position of members?" ”

The Duke of Richmond put down his glass and looked at her with his right hand on his cheek, "I think your father is more suitable for this position." After all, Jazz is a knight who has my trust. ”

"Well, what about my father's magistrate and other positions?"

"Let's do it part-time. I will inform you that your father is here when I have summoned all the members of the committee to the meeting. ”

"Well, if it's okay, I'll go back and rest. Henry, you know, the relocation work almost exhausted my body. ”

When Isabel got up to salute, the Duke of Richmond also stood up and walked to her side, and spoke in French in a deep voice: "When are you going to send the anonymous letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury?" ”

"Henry, I don't think this anonymous letter can spoil the mood of His Majesty's tour of the realm." Isabel glanced at the other party and saw that the other party was talking to her in French, and she could only whisper in French, "You can deliver it to the Bishop after His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Queen come to the north." ”

"When His Majesty's procession returns to the south, the Bishop will be able to report it to His Majesty as soon as possible."

"Well, just do what you want." After the Duke of Richmond finished speaking, he thought about it and smiled at Isabel, "When I go back, I will celebrate with Sir and Mrs. Trinity and come back in the future." ”

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As she left the Duke of Richmond's study, Isabel saw a young knight with a guard walking in her direction. As soon as the two met, the young knight first smiled and saluted her, "Good day, Miss Isabel." ”

Isabel smiled equally lightly as she returned the salute, "Good day, Sir William Ingleby." ”

"Miss, are you going to leave?"

"Yes, Your Highness has allowed me to go back to Richmondshire to see my parents." Isabel nodded slightly, "God bless you, sir." With that, he walked around the young knight and headed for the stone staircase.

William Ingleby, a fourth-generation knight who was Lord of Ripley Castle, met Isabel at a ball held by the Duke of Richmond last Christmas. At the ball, he was surprised to see a young lady dressed in knight's casual clothes, carrying a sword at her waist, and holding a glass of wine among several ladies and ladies. The first reaction of this young lady's dress was very strange.

Driven by curiosity, the young knight strode in front of a group of ladies and ladies with a glass of wine, and greeted the Duchess, Countess, Baroness and Madame Sir one by one in a chivalrous manner. When he saw Isabel standing next to the Duchess of Richmond, he hesitated for a moment and saluted, "Good day, miss." ”

None of the people present introduced Isabel to him on his behalf. After all, his lineage, family and title were insignificant to the many nobles and knights of northern Yorkshire. Beginning with his great-grandfather, Sir Thomas Ingleby, his generation remained only a knighthood and did not hold any kind of official position in the North. The descendant of such an insignificant knight, naturally no one will remember him.

In 1540, at the age of 22, William Ingleby had just been knighted and inherited his father's inheritance, namely Ripley's Castle, estate, and estate. By chance, he was introduced to the Duke of Richmond by a knight who served on the committee. As a result, he was invited to the grand banquets and balls held at the Ducal Palace.

Out of the need for aristocratic etiquette, Isabel still had to wait for servants or others below her status to introduce William to her. Peeking at the lady and the young lady beside her, who did not speak, she had no choice but to shake her head helplessly. Just as he was about to introduce himself, the duke's butler approached.

Glancing at the embarrassed young knight standing there, he calmly introduced, "Sir, this is the daughter of the county magistrate, the chief of the guard, and the procurator, Miss Isabel. ”

The young knight hurriedly saluted again, "Please forgive me for my rudeness, Miss Isabel. ”

Isabel quickly smiled and nodded, "Sir, I accept your apology. ”