Book theories about what "caiyi" means in theory and the far-reaching meaning behind it appear in Isabel's Western history and European history courses in grades 9 and 10. Until graduating from the Naval Academy, she could still vaguely remember the Latin equivalent of "caiyi" as feudum.

It's just that she never thought that one day she would really appreciate what it means to be a miner. At this time, she was riding on the back of a gelding that she used to carry luggage or her usual riding, and followed closely beside Sir Augustine, who was riding forward.

As the two men trotted the gelding under their crotch, Augustine glanced sideways at Isabel Walton, who was riding in a rather peculiar position, and he felt both fresh and curious. He smiled and said, "Isabel, I've never seen this kind of riding, I feel that you ride with ease and grace." Is this what you learned at the monastery? ”

Isabel almost blurted out, "Please, this is the American riding pose of a Texas cowboy." If you don't ride like this, how can you do a good job of herding cattle for a long time in the wild? ”

She couldn't help but say these words, and said with a smile: "This is what I learned by chance from a book on herding when I was in the monastery. ”

"It does look good. Since it can be used for grazing, I guess it can also be used for the riding life of riders, right? ”

"Yes, sir. So, do you want to give it a try? ”

"Well, well, we don't have to go back to Nottingham Castle tonight anyway."

The two slowly slowed down their horses, and the two horses stopped. Isabel jumped off her horse, came to Augustine and said, "Sir, if you really want to learn this riding position, please dismount first." ”

Augustine tilted his head to try to understand what she meant, but eventually jumped off his horse. Isabel stepped forward to observe the strainers of the Jazz Warhorse, and then moved to lengthen the straps on both sides.

"Isabel, why do you want to make the straps longer?" Augustine asked curiously.

"Sir, the purpose of this is to get your body back and your feet forward. In this way, the legs can be weight-bearing and support the body. During riding, the weight generated when the body falls does not fall completely on the buttocks. ”

"Oh......? So, even a boy or squire who is learning to ride a horse for the first time will not wear the skin of his buttocks and feel unbearable pain? ”

"Yes, sir. Trust me, your ass will feel very relaxed in no time. ”

"Okay, I'll try."

The two got back on their horses, and Augustine was in a noticeably better mood after riding some distance using Professor Isabel's method. His face was full of pleasant expressions, and he said lightly, "I didn't expect that my ass was really comfortable." ”

Isabel rode to the right and said with a smile, "Sir, now do you think I am qualified to be a knight's squire?" ”

"Isabel, you are indeed very talented. However, to become a good squire, you also need to learn the 'Seven Techniques of Knighthood'. ”

"No problem, I'm confident in my ability to learn."

After a few minutes of riding, Isabel remembered the problem she had planned to solve with the valet Eugene. Looking at Augustine, he said very indifferently: "Sir, there is a question that has bothered me for a long time. ”

Augustine was in a good mood, and he was thinking about how to get his would-be lancers to learn Isabel's riding posture as soon as possible. Hearing the other person's words, he responded, "What's the problem?" ”

"I mean, I know what His Royal Highness the Duke's title represents. It's just that I don't really understand the procedure by which the titles of nobility are conferred. ”

"Procedure? What is a program? ”

"Nothing. I mean, His Royal Highness the Duke is so young, he doesn't look like he is yet 18 years old, how did he get such a noble title? ”

"Isabel, what do you think of the cultural development of the kingdom?"

"Frankly speaking, when the Duke of Normandy conquered the kingdom, France brought the advanced feudal and judicial systems of continental Europe to the kingdom. In terms of cultural development, members of the royal family and the nobility of the upper class also embraced the culture from France. Most members of the royal family speak fluent Normandy French, and even the kingdom's own language is influenced by French. ”

"It seems that you are well aware of the delicate relationship between the kingdom and France. So, what do you think about the lover culture in French culture? ”

The key phrase "lover culture" led Isabel to connect several issues at once. She looked at the Knight Captain's expression, shook her head and laughed at herself, "God, why didn't I think of lover culture?" ”

Augustine asked her, "What didn't you think of?" ”

"Now I understand. Since the royal family has embraced the French culture, they will surely also accept the French lover culture. Therefore, the illegitimate children of several members of the royal family in the court or their social circles do not seem to be too important. ”

"Well, you're right. In fact, the members of the royal family you are talking about are our Majesty the King. ”

According to Isabel's values, all but the most direct and frank way is a kind of dishonesty. Rather than choosing an indirect way to tell someone that the information would be perceived as manipulated and untrustworthy, it is better to speak the information directly.

So, she bluntly asked, "Sir, do you think Henry is the illegitimate son of Henry VIII?" ”

Augustine frowned and whispered, "Isabel, it's best not to address Your Highness like this in public in the future. ”

"Of course, I can call him the redhead boy."

"Kid, you're going to get in trouble."

"Okay, okay, I was joking."

Sir had begun to be a little indulgent towards Isabel, and as he looked at the territory that was about to be reached, he said, "Your Highness is indeed the illegitimate son of His Majesty. Otherwise, how could His Highness be canonized Duke of Richmond at the age of 6? ”

Isabel pursed her lips disdainfully and said, "He's lucky, but just a spoiled boy." Sir, now back to that question, okay? ”

"Well, what do you want to know?"

"I wonder under what circumstances the duke title is usually granted to which nobles?"

"In the royal kingdom, the duke is the highest nobleman after the king or prince. However, after 1362 during the Plantagenet period, the title was only granted to male members of the royal family except for His Majesty's eldest son. After 1483, the title was also granted to military commanders with distinguished military achievements, and was not limited to male members of the royal family. ”

"I see. The father will always favor his son, even though the son is an illegitimate child. ”