After the aristocratic clothing originating from Italy in the early Renaissance was brought to the French court and aristocratic group, the English court and nobles, who were deeply influenced by the French court, soon learned how to use clothing to embody a humanist trend that encouraged the enjoyment of the joy of the world and the pursuit of human individuality. The nobles of the north, who are poor and backward in the south, will naturally not be willing to fall behind the nobles of the south.

Wearing a dark brown velvet man's small hood decorated with feathers and rounded brims, and a loose lacing tunic decorated with expensive and rare sable fur, the Earl of Lancashire, dressed in shorts, pantyhose and high heels, gracefully and elegantly presents a rich, fashionable aristocratic life in front of Sir Augustine's daughter.

However, Isabel Walton, who wore an aristocratic women's dress, focused her eyes and thoughts on something else. When the earl heard the other party's words, he pursed his lips and smiled, "Miss Isabel, do you know the law of guardianship?" ”

It was the first time Isabel had heard of such a legal provision and asked curiously, "Guardianship?" Your Excellency, is this guardianship a parent's custody of the child? ”

Jacob nodded and said, "It's good that Miss has her own opinion. In fact, this father is our King Henry VIII, who has custody of the lands and marriages of nobles under the age of 21 who inherit the estate. ”

"And then? Marriage for these young aristocrats? ”

"Yes. Under primogeniture, the eldest son will inherit the vast majority of the family property and titles, and their marriage is also directly related to the survival of the family. Therefore, one of the most important things that aristocratic families are concerned about is the marriage of their eldest son. ”

Jacob added: "In order to avoid the loss of family control over marriage and land by the heir to the king's custody after the death of the father, parents often arrange for the eldest son, the heir of the family, to marry a woman of their choice as early as possible." ”

Isabel remembered some of the things Margaret had said, and said calmly: "Your Excellency, you don't love your wife, do you?" ”

"Mademoiselle is very smart. Therefore, I do not think that it is commendable to apply kindness to you to my wife. ”

"But I think your wife still loves you."

"Really? Miss, you're still so observant. ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency. Your wife once said to me that you were going to make me your mistress, right? ”

Jacob went around in a big circle to talk about it, but at this moment Isabel unexpectedly said it to her face. He stared at each other's faces with a smile and said, "Miss Isabel, honesty is a virtue that an aristocratic woman should have, and frank words and deeds sometimes make people think that this is an abnormal performance in aristocratic communication. ”

Isabel pursed her lips and just said, "Your Excellency, I just said what you thought, isn't that what you think of it?" ”

"I would say that Miss's language, like a knight's sword, will mercilessly slay its enemies."

"I guess you didn't agree with me until now because of the Duke of Richmond's existence, right?"

"Isabel, I... I do agree with you. Just, how do you know? ”

"Because love is a very important emotion between a man and a woman. Love can make people crazy, and it can also make people wander between heaven and hell. For the sake of love, sometimes people can even give the most precious things to demons. ”

"The most precious thing? Well, I think it's life. Jacob felt that his explanation did not allow him, as a Count, to lose the face of the nobility in front of the other party.

"Your Excellency, you might as well be more direct. How are you going to get me from the Duke of Richmond? "Isabel has set a trap for the Earl of Lancashire.

"Bright and beautiful Isabel, you are really willing to be my ...... Mistress?? Jacob's mouth was slightly open, a little incredulous to his ears.

"Really? Sir, do you just think so? You're not going to hear what I have to say about it? Elobel said with a smile.

"Oh, yes. Well, your first question is the Duke of Richmond, yes? ”

"Well, Your Excellency, I can tell from your expression that you must know something about Henry."

"Henry? Isabel, I am surprised that your relationship with the Duke of Richmond is limited to that of the Duke and the Privy Counsellor. ”

Isabel saw that the other party was already a little anxious, and said seductive language: "I don't know. I at least know that people think so, though. ”

Jacob didn't want to go around in circles anymore, and after thinking about it, he said seriously, "Isabel, I can tell you about this. However, you can't tell a third person. ”

"Of course, I can swear to God."

"In fact, the Duke of Richmond was already engaged to Mary, the daughter of the Duke of Norfolk. The king had arranged it, but the duke was unaware of it. ”

"Damn, I knew it had something to do with the Duke of Norfolk." Isabel was anxious to say what she wanted to say. Jacob looked at her in surprise and said gently, "Miss, are you disappointed in this matter?" Or are you angrily accusing the Duke of Norfolk of selfish behavior? ”

Isabel shook her head and hurriedly said, "No, Your Excellency, I'm just guessing. By the way, you just told me about the guardianship that the king can exercise, right? ”

Jacob followed the topic and added, "Yes, the king can also exercise guardianship over the Duke of Richmond. ”

In that case, it can explain everything. Your Excellency, can you elaborate on this guardianship? ”

"In fact, in order to strengthen his control over the nobility, our king revived this ancient power, and the guardianship was also mainly the responsibility of the guardianship court. The court can not only sell the king's custody of the ward to the private person, but also sell 1/3 of the ward's land. In addition, the young nobles who were under guardianship were also educated in the court. ”

"Sell the land of the juvenile nobles? Still to be educated at the court? Your Excellency, why did the Duke of Richmond not stay at court in the City of London, but instead live in his domain in County Richmond? ”

Jacob was also curious about the question, nodded his head and said, "Perhaps, it is because the king is not willing to be too harsh on his illegitimate son. Or in order to prevent the Guardianship Court from selling the domain of his illegitimate son, he sent the Duke to the north. ”

The earl's words made Isabel surprised again, looked at the other party and said, "Your Excellency, you also know the true identity of the Duke of Richmond?" ”

Jacob smiled lightly and said, "Not only me, but also the high-ranking nobles of the north know it. In fact, the aristocracy was still very tolerant of the king's illegitimate children. ”