Even if Duchess Mary Fitzroy forgot the methods Isabel had taught her, the problem did not arise for her. On the contrary, the Duke of Richmond, after cautiously telling her something, showed a different kind of "pleasure" to her husband's conversation with her.

"That's good, you're using your actions to tell Your Highness that you're willing to talk to him." Isabel praised Mary for her performance after listening to her story.

"You know, I'm not interested in listening to anything Your Highness says about the Northern Council, Durham Castle, and County Durham."

Isabel looked at her in surprise and took a sip of red wine from her glass. Then, looking at Mary, he just smiled, "So, what kind of things do you feel happy about?" ”

"Like reading, dancing, partying, playing cards, hunting, embroidery."

"Embroidery? Mary, I'm afraid Your Highness will disappoint you. Isabel casually leaned against the window and spoke leisurely with a wine glass.

Mary was slightly stunned, then laughed quickly, "Yes, embroidery is definitely not something that a husband should do. ”

At this time, there were still lights on near the castle outside the window. Isabel looked at the lights and just drank her wine, "Mary, you can tell Your Highness what you like." As far as I know, His Highness is fond of reading, partying, and hunting. I believe that there are several ways in which you can get Your Highness to want to talk to you. ”

Soon after Isabel entered Mary's room, the Duke of Richmond learned that his wife had invited her to talk. He wanted to know what they were talking about, but he couldn't eavesdrop. Therefore, he had to ask the manservant Eugene to do this, "Eugene, now you go outside Madame's room and listen to what they are talking about. ”

Eugene, who was standing on the side of the study, looked embarrassed, and hurriedly came to the duke's desk and replied timidly, "Your Highness, if I eavesdrop on someone outside the duchess's room, I will have my ear cut off." ”

"Don't worry, Eugene, your ears won't be cut off. No one would dare do this without my orders. ”

"Your Highness, I think you can invite Madame and Your Excellency here, can't..."

"Forget it, you stay outside Madame's room. When you come out, invite you to your study. The duke, dissatisfied with the manservant's timidity, hastened to send him away.

At this time, in the Duchess's room, Mary still told Isabel her greatest concern, "What shall I do if I talk to His Highness about something he likes, and His Highness still does not want to talk to me too much?" ”

Isabelle, who sat back in her seat, glanced at her, "You really hope that you can change this indifferent relationship with Your Highness in a very short period of time?" ”

"Well, I thought about it. But there is no such urgency and anxiety as you say. ”

"Very well, this time you must try the method I told you. Remember, Your Highness is now your childhood playmate, and he has nothing but playmate relations with you. ”

Mary looked at her expression and glanced out the window again, "I'll try." ”

After Isabel came out of the duchess's room, the male servant Eugene, who was standing in the corridor, greeted him under the gaze of the two duchesses' maids, "Your Excellency, Your Highness, please go to the study. ”

When they came to the study, the Duke of Richmond sat Isabel down, "Isabel, what is Mary looking for you to do?" ”

Isabel only wants to describe the aristocratic couple's behavior tonight as "ridiculous". However, after thinking about it carefully, I feel that it is normal for this kind of thing to happen in an aristocratic family. The two have been legally married for almost 4 years without the consent of the parties. Now, suddenly there are conditions to live together, but both parties find that the other party in their eyes is still a stranger.

Isabel thought for a moment, then looked at the Duke and said lightly, "Your lady wants to know why you don't want to talk to her more about things that make her feel happy." ”

"Isabel, I don't know what to talk to Mary about." Henry blinked, leaning back in his chair as he leaned back into his desk, "So, for most of the day I'm just talking less or just telling her about some committee matters. ”

"Well, I know you can't fall in love with Mary for a few days." Isabel looked at the duke in thought, "So, do you still think that your lady won't change anything?" ”

Henry shook his head amusefully as he thought of what he had said a few days ago, "She's trying to change my mind about her." Perhaps, this is a good thing for our family life. ”

"Unless you still don't think you're going to fall in love with her. Henry, I told you that I don't want to meddle in your family life with Mary. Isabel stood up and paced, "I also told Mary to make her think of you as a playmate when she was a child. In this way, you may be able to alleviate some of your anxiety and uneasiness. ”

"I think the same way, and I think of her as my best friend or playmate. However, as soon as I saw her, I immediately thought that she was my legal wife, and that I was her husband in name only. ”

"Even if you think so, have you ever thought that she and you will have some common interests? Hunting, reading, entertaining guests at a large banquet? ”

The Duke of Richmond glanced to the upper left and nodded, "I haven't thought much about this question. ”

Seeing that the other party's tone softened, Isabel turned around and smiled softly, "She doesn't want to hear what you say to Mary, and maybe you don't want to hear what she says to you." It's not as good as ......."

"Wait, Isabel, what am I talking about that Mary doesn't want to hear?" Henry interrupted Isabel halfway through, very arbitrarily.

Isabel had no choice but to swallow back the last half of the words, "Commission, Durham Castle." ”

Henry stood up and walked over to the fireplace on the side of the study, "I think Mary is right. ”

It seems that I can go back to my father's manor early today to rest. When Isabel said goodbye, she remembered William she had met before? Pal. Seeing that Henry's expression had softened a lot, she came to Henry's table, "Henry, I plan to recommend a man to you to be your bodyguard. ”

"Guard? Who can get your referral? ”

"Henry, the younger brother of Madame Latimer."

"Well, let's talk about it."

Isabel replied slowly, "This man is William Parker, the younger brother of Mrs. Latimer." Mr. Parker, with the utmost respect for you, intends to swear allegiance to you as a servant of the Duke's Court. ”