Part of the memory that is preserved in Isabel's brain that does not belong to this era is the fact that many people around her attach great importance to the pursuit of material life, but there are also many people who pursue other things than material things. For example, Mark Zuckerberg, the youngest billionaire in the world, has no mansion, no luxury car, no bodyguards, modest clothes, very low-key travel, and no scandals; Buffett, who lived for 50 years in his 600-square-meter, five-bedroom home, which he bought for $31,500 in 1958, has a distinctive view of home ownership that reflects his investment philosophy.

They don't care at all how others live, what they pursue, how they enjoy material life, and so on. Everyone is self-centered and pursues the values they feel are worth pursuing. It is not uncommon for people to have an attitude of life that regards academics as the most important value in life. Therefore, it is no longer so strange that Isabel Walton, who grew up in a diverse life and mental environment, would regard adventure as something worth pursuing in life and life.

But could she tell these words to the Duke of Richmond? She was pretty sure that the other party wouldn't understand what she was talking about, and might still think of her as a witch who knew how to do witchcraft. Isabel stood up, walked straight to the stone wall, looked at the map of Scotland in front of her, and said unhurriedly, "Henry, do you want to live like a prince in Sharif Hatton Castle, or do you want future generations to praise you as an excellent duke in the history of England, an excellent military and political leader?" ”

The Duke of Richmond slowly stood up and came to her side, and as he looked at the map on the wall, he said, "Isabel, can I choose between the two?" ”

Isabel turned her head to glance at him, then shook her head as she looked at the map again, "Henry, His Majesty loves you so much that he wants to give you everything he has, except for the throne. So, you can't make a choice. ”

"I understand His Majesty's thoughts, and I want the world to remember who I am." When the Duke of Richmond said this, he turned his head to look at her, "Isabel, I just don't want you to joke with your life anymore. As you say that you dare not guarantee that you will return safely from your next voyage, can you swear to God that you will come back from Scotland in one piece? ”

"Henry, I'm grateful to you. Well, what if I had another way to get to Scotland? ”

"Another way? Isabel, you're saying you want to lead a fleet to Scotland? ”

"Henry, I think I'm still used to using armed merchant ships." Isabel smiled and walked over to the cupboard on the side of the map and poured two glasses of wine. Then, returning to the Duke of Richmond with two glasses of wine, he said, "Henry, everyone, including me, will think that you are a wise, brave duke. No, it's a knight. ”

The Duke of Richmond took a sip of his glass, and when he felt that his heart was no longer heavy, he smiled and said, "I was made a Knight of the Garter by His Majesty when I was 6 years old, and I was also awarded the Knight of the Garter. Unfortunately, the only battle I have ever fought was on the sea. ”

"Henry, you asked me why I went to Scotland. My answer is that even though I am a lady who cannot easily obtain a knighthood, I can be awarded the Order of the Garter and become a female knight, can I? Isabel changed the subject and said. Of course, she still wants to hide the goal of pursuing adventure in life and replace it with the pursuit of material life that is accepted by the world.

The Duke of Richmond blinked twice, stared at her and nodded, "Well, knightess!" Moreover, the award of the Order of the Garter to whom it is a royal affair does not have to be approved by Parliament. ”

After the duke finished speaking, he seemed to recall something related to the royal family, "Isabel, I will fully support you." However, my grandfather, Henry VII, stopped awarding the Order of Mergaret Beaufortgard to his mother, Margaret Beaufort, after awarding it to women. What can I do to get Your Majesty to change the practice of my grandfather? ”

Isabel deliberately showed a greedy look, and whispered, "Mary I! Henry, do you think I will be awarded the Order of the Garter after I capture Mary I? ”

"Isabel, it seems that you still love titles, status, power, and wealth. Well, there is no nobleman or noble lady who doesn't love these things. ”

"Henry, if I hadn't liked these things, I'd have become a nun."

"Even if you become a nun, you will eventually return to my ducal palace to fulfill my duties as a privy counsellor."

"Why?"

"Because Your Majesty will order the closure of the monastery where you are located, you can only make yourself a noble lady who wants to marry and enjoy life again."

Isabel and the Duke of Richmond's "hypocritical" dialogue made the other party laugh with satisfaction. After the two snickered for a while, the Duke of Richmond glanced at the French clockwork clock on the cupboard, "Alright, it's almost lunchtime." Before lunch, I need you to go to your father and tell him what you think. ”

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With a "high-sounding" reason, it is natural to succeed in convincing the Duke of Richmond. After Isabel left the conference hall, she went outside her father's business and rest room on the same floor. When Baron Walton's valet, who was waiting outside the door, informed him, Isabel walked in with a vigorous stride.

Baron Walton, who was closing his eyes and recuperating, saw his daughter coming, sat down with a solemn expression, and said slowly, "My daughter, Her Majesty the Prince Regent has already given instructions to deal with the affairs of Scotland, why do you insist on doing so?" ”

Isabel looked a little unconcerned, and pouted as she looked at Baron Walton behind her desk, "Father, although I am your daughter, the Venerable Isabel Walton in everyone's mouth, I have nothing. Even after officially marrying Sir William, I was still a lady with nothing. So, I want to get something of my own through my own efforts. ”

Baron Walton did not object to her claims, after all, he was also a male aristocrat limited by a patriarchal society. Gazing at his daughter, he sighed, "My daughter, I can't change anything, I just don't want to lose another child." ”

Isabel rubbed the wine glass in her hand and said calmly, "Father, you are also a knight, and you should know that knights are people who live for honor. ”