In the mind of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, it was only natural that Isabel Walton should have exhibited a mixed feeling of heartache, sadness, fear, resistance, reluctance to give up or try to keep it when she heard the news.

In fact, he didn't know if the other party's heart would have such complicated feelings, because he had never tried the taste of love himself. While he could enjoy love, he was forced to accept a marriage that had been shaped by patriarchal intervention.

For Isabel, who got the inside information from the Earl of Lancashire, it was indeed a good thing for Henry to marry the daughter of the king's favorite retainer. In doing so, not only did he appease the young but badly wounded heart of his illegitimate son, Henry, but it also provided an opportunity to win over his cronies and ministers to do their best for Henry VIII and the royal family.

However, in life, people are often accustomed to complicating a simple matter. Maybe it wasn't what she thought it was at all? Subsequently, Isabel tries to look at the marriage from another perspective.

Henry VIII arranged for the third daughter of the Duke of Norfolk to marry an illegitimate son because both children were of marriageable age. As his illegitimate son, Henry felt that as a father, finding a suitable wife for his son was a sign of fatherly love.

Looking at the daughter-in-law who can satisfy him, it seems that only Mary Howard, the third daughter of the Duke of Norfolk, meets his various requirements for a future daughter-in-law. What's more, Mary's family is a famous nobleman in the kingdom, and her father is also a hereditary duke who is deeply trusted by her, the hereditary president of the heraldic court and the chairman of the royal council.

If he were Henry VIII, he would probably have made such elaborate and "loving" arrangements for the marriage of the only illegitimate child. When she thought of this, Isabel simply admired herself so much.

A grimacing Henry sat motionless in the chair beside her. When he suddenly noticed a smile quietly appearing on the other party's face, he said even more angrily, "Isabel, are you glad that you yourself have finally been freed from my influence?" Or is it that I, as the illegitimate son of the king, can only get my own wife and a marriage that makes me want to vomit this way? ”

Unexpectedly, the red-haired high school student's language level is getting better and better. Well, it seems that I did influence the trajectory of his life. Damn, this kid even said he affected me. Isabel jokingly scolded the young duke, who was about to get married.

When Henry didn't speak again, Isabel stared at him and said calmly, "Henry, if you still look at my smile with this attitude, I will have nothing to say." ”

Henry blinked, pondered her words and whispered, "I'm sorry, Isabel, I can't accuse you like that. I know that everything you do is done without malice. ”

"You're welcome. Now, can you stop being angry and listen to me? ”

"No, Isabel, how could I be mad at you? Oh, well, you name it. ”

Isabel was about to speak when Henry suddenly said, "Wait, what kind of wine did Lord Lancashire use to entertain your group?" ”

Isabelle's eyes widened, and she sneered at the other and said, "Damn it, this kid has even learned my leapfrog thinking?" After thinking about it, he said to Henry, "Lord Lancashire has entertained me with French Gascony." However, I don't know if other people are drinking this wine. ”

"Well, Gascony wine. I know this wine. Wait, Isabel. After Henry finished speaking, he turned his face to the door of the study and shouted, "Eugene, come in!" ”

As soon as the valet entered the study, Henry said, "Eugene, let Arthur go to the cellar at once and inspect all the wines, and see if there are any wines from the French Gascony region." ”

Before Eugene promised to turn and leave, Henry said, "If not, let Arthur send someone to Durham or Yorkshire to buy some back." ”

Isabel felt that she was about to be mad by this kid, and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, are you still willing to listen to me?" ”

Henry turned his face around and smiled and said, "Isabel, I just wanted our conversation to be a little more harmonious." ”

"Listen, Henry, the king's arrangement of a wife and a marriage for you is just the right decision at the right time, do you understand?"

"The best time? The most appropriate decision? Isabel, can you explain that to me? ”

"That is, you are the Duke of Richmond, and the daughters of all the nobles of the entire kingdom are not qualified to marry you. It was at this time that the Duke of Norfolk's daughter was of marriageable age. So, the king made such an arrangement. ”

The other party's words caused Henry to fall into deep thought. As Isabel walked to the window on one side and leaned against the ledge, enjoying the unique summer sun of the north, she heard Henry behind her say, "It seems that your explanation is the only reasonable one, Isabel. But what if Mary and I don't like each other? ”

At this moment, Eugene came to the study with a round metal wine tray containing two glasses of wine, and knocked on the door three times softly and rhythmically. After Henry agreed, Eugene went into the study and saluted, saying, "Your Highness, Mr. Field said... He said that there was no Gascogne wine in the cellar, and that the gentleman had sent someone to buy it. ”

Henry was thinking about his question, frowned and said, "Put the wine down and get out." ”

Isabel walked back to her chair and picked up her glass, then returned to the window and leaned on the windowsill to sip her glass of wine slowly. Henry looked up and looked at her and said, "Isabel, what do you think I should do?" ”

"Henry, I remember you said you couldn't even remember Mary's face, what's going on?"

"I'm sorry, Isabel, this happened when I was a child."

"Juvenile? It's all right, Henry, I won't ask if you don't want to say it. ”

Henry took another glass and walked across from Isabelle, leaning on the windowsill to look at the castle and say, "When I was 11 years old, I lived with Mary's brother, Lord Surrey, for two years in Windsor, and it was there that I met Mary. ”

Isabel asked curiously, "Henry, the Lord of Surrey you are talking about is Henry Howard, the eldest son of the Duke of Norfolk, right?" ”

"Yes, you know him?"

"No, I've only heard about this lord. Henry, why did you live with Lord Surrey in Windsor for two years? ”

Henry looked at her for a long time before he said, "Actually, the Duke of Norfolk was my custodian at the time. In order to take care of my life, the Duke let me live with Lord Surrey on a manor house in Windsor. ”