The two of them only walked slowly along the edge of the forest of Surrey Manor, and did not enter the middle of the thriving forest. Mrs. Surrey squinted at the large, shimmering fishpond in front of her, the afternoon sun seemed to cover the surface with a layer of glittering silver, and occasionally saw a few fish spit out blisters coming out of the water.

Then he looked sideways at Isabel walking in the woods and smiled softly, "If you don't like Mrs. Latimer's brother, I can recommend my two younger brothers, Robert and Geoffrey, to you." ”

Isabel shook her head slightly as she felt the wind shaking the high canopy, "Frances, if I could get married, maybe I would have gotten married a long time ago." It's just that I'm thinking that I still have a lot to do in my life. ”

Dressed in a countess-level bodysuit, Lady Surrey walked with her steps, listening to the small sound of the corners of her skirt scratching the grass, and leisurely looked at the woods in front of her, "Isabel, you are just a noble lady, and the affairs of the secular world should be left to the men to do." ”

"You mean that I should marry a baron at once, have a few more children for my baronet husband, and leave this worldly world alone in old age?"

"Well, I think so. Isabel, this is our destiny as aristocratic women of noble blood who came to this secular world. ”

"I admit you're right. But, Francis, don't you have what you want to do? Favorite business? ”

"I also don't know that my mother taught me and my sisters how to be a noblewoman who is elegant, polite, religious, and skilled in running the family." Mrs. Surrey shook her head, and continued: "I think that from the moment we were born, Mother wanted me and my sisters to marry nobles of the same status. ”

The characteristics of the times and the rigidity of class determined that Mrs. Surrey would never understand what kind of young woman Isabel was. Isabel didn't want to explain too much, she didn't want to accuse her, and she couldn't rebuke her views for being all wrong. Imagine if Isabel were indeed an aristocratic woman born in England in the 16th century, her future life path would be 100% identical to that of Lady Surrey.

However, to everyone's surprise, Isabel is a young woman who does not belong to this era and the world. Isabel interrupted Mrs. Surrey's question, smiling as she walked out of the woods to the other's side, "Frances, I'm grateful to you. But even if I wanted to, my father would not have agreed to me marrying your two brothers who had no right of inheritance. ”

Mrs. Surrey turned her face and faced her with a kind smile, "I mean what if." Isabel, do you believe you will fall in love with Madame Latimer's brother? I mean, the Duke of Richmond loves you, have you ever thought about it......"

"Francis, I believe in the promise made to me by Madame Latimer's brother. If he doesn't keep his promise, I can marry another nobleman or never marry for life. I believe that not all the noble women in the kingdom choose to get married. ”

"Well, you're right. It's just that what I'm going to tell you is that not marrying for life is not good for your later life, after all, you can't inherit your family's titles, domains, and property. ”

"I know, that's why I'm working for the Duke of Richmond, and His Highness will pay me an annual honorarium."

"Well, I don't want to force you either. However, I must let my husband and I know about your marriage. ”

"Don't worry, I will. Frances, your husband and the Duke of Norfolk are now on their way to France to war, and you... Aren't you worried that he will die on the battlefield? ”

When two women stay together, there always seems to be an endless number of topics to talk about. From love to their respective families, to husbands, children, running family territories and various financial matters, these topics alone are enough for Isabel and the two to talk for days and nights. At this moment, several male and female servants with three children in their arms walked in the direction of the two of them, interrupting their conversation.

"Good day, Mother." A little girl, who looked a little bigger, in a tight-fitting dress and a crescent moon hat, stood in front of Mrs. Surrey and bowed to her.

Mrs. Surrey nodded, looked at her daughter who got up, and whispered to Isabel beside her, "This is my eldest daughter, Jane Howard, who is 6 years old this year. After speaking, he looked at his eldest daughter again, "Jane, this is my good friend, Miss Isabelle, the eldest daughter of Lord Walton from Yorkshire. Now, you can salute Miss Isabel. ”

"Good day, Miss Isabel." The little girl, who was standing reservedly, bowed to Isabel again.

"Good day, Mrs. Jane." Isabel, dressed as a knight, smiled slightly, and had to give a gentlemanly salute to the eldest daughter of the Earl of Surrey.

Sadly, Lady Surrey's eldest daughter, Jane Howard, became the Earl of Westmoreland at the age of 26 and gave birth to her third daughter, who married the grandson of Sir William Ingleby, Lord of Ripley Castle. Of course, the grandson of the lord of Ripley Castle is not of Isabel's blood.

Next, Mrs. Surrey introduced Isabel to her second son, 3-year-old Henry Howard, and her second daughter, Margaret Howard, who was heavily protected by a nurse, a nanny and a maid. Since the second daughter was only born at the beginning of this year, three maids are needed to take good care of her.

"Alright, you guys go back with the kids." Mrs. Surrey finished speaking to the male and female servants, and then turned her gaze to her eldest daughter, "Jane, in a little while you and Thomas's tutor will come, and you go to find Thomas and prepare to go to class." ”

"Yes, Mother." The eldest daughter of the Earl of Surrey bowed again.

Isabel looked at the three children of the Earl of Surrey, who were surrounded by several male and female servants, and couldn't help but say, "Frances, time flies so fast, you already have four children." ”

Mrs. Surrey's eyes were focused on the departing backs of the children, but she only said deliberately: "Isabel, do you think I want to have so many children?" While I was pregnant, Henry couldn't live as a couple with me. After I have a child in my life, he can't wait to ...... with me."

"Giggle...... "Giggles," said Isabel, leaning back with one hand on her waist and shaking her head, "Well, Frances, you don't have to tell me these things." ”

"Why can't I tell you? You're my good partner, aren't you? Mrs. Surrey couldn't help laughing as she laughed.