"Flee from sexual immorality. Whatever sin a man commits, it is outside the body; But whoever commits adultery sins against his own body. ”

"Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? This Holy Spirit is from God and dwells in you; And you are not your own people. ”

"Because you were bought at a price, glorify God in your bodies."

The Bible, 1 Corinthians, 16:18-20

Isabel Walton, who had lived in the North for 10 years, had a picture of the English version of the Bible when she met William Parr, whom she had always loved. At the same time, she also recalled some of the things that many people told her, "According to the teachings, sex is not allowed before marriage. Even after being engaged, there can be no sex. ”

With such thoughts, her desire to hug and kiss each other is decreasing little by little. It wasn't until the valet led the other into the hall and sat down that she felt her soul feel like she was back in the body of Baron Walton's eldest daughter and lady-to-be. He sat reservedly across from the Earl of Essex, his upper body straight, his fingers slightly crossed on his lower abdomen.

With a smile on his face, he squirmed his lips gracefully and said, "Lord Essex, it seems to me that these few years of court life have made you become... He is very burly, and he has aristocratic manners, and his elegant demeanor can also attract the attention of others. Is that so, sir? ”

William glanced at the few male servants in the corner of the hall and the two maids not far behind Isabel, and smiled lightly, "Lady Isabel, it seems that you also have some requirements to become a member of the court. It's just that this is not the palace, and this is not the bishop of Durham's house. ”

Isabel pondered the meaning of his words and smiled reservedly, "Your Excellency, although this is one of the many houses of the Bishop of Durham in the City of London, it has been owned by His Majesty the King for several years. ”

"Well, I think the Duke of Richmond would be a good place to live here, and so would Prince Edward. If, of course, His Majesty was willing to give this house to Prince Edward, not to the Duke of Richmond. ”

"Your Excellency said it very well. So, you're telling me that only princes can live here? ”

After hearing her words, William naturally thought of the first meaning and shook his head slightly, "Madam, I'm sorry, I didn't say that you are not suitable to live here. After all, Anne Boleyn had also stopped here. ”

Isabel knew he would say that, but what she wanted to emphasize was the second meaning, "Your Excellency, you said that only the Duke of Richmond and Prince Edward could live here, but what about Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth?" ”

"Madame, in the Third Act of Succession last year, His Majesty re-granted Mary and Elizabeth the right of succession after Prince Edward. Still, the two princesses are still illegitimate daughters in law, do you remember? ”

"Your Excellency, I remember it very well. However, you may have overlooked that the two princesses became illegitimate daughters because His Majesty the King annulled their marriage to their mother. Therefore, His Majesty the King can still grant the two princesses the right to inherit the throne. ”

"Your Majesty is under the law. I believe that no king can ignore the provisions of the law. ”

The Earl of Essex was right, and if Henry VIII had not been willing to comply with the laws of the kingdom, he would have been overthrown by both houses of parliament. However, Isabel was keen to figure out a problem. The question is why Henry VIII did not correct the legal status of his two daughters before he died.

Isabel blinked and didn't speak, wondering why the conversation between the two had turned in the direction of the heir to the throne. Isn't William's purpose here today to see himself? Not wanting to continue on the topic she had just talked about, she whispered to several servants in the hall, "Go out, all of you." ”

When the last valet to leave closed the door of the hall, a look of ecstasy appeared on the face of the Earl of Essex, and he immediately stood up and sat down next to Isabel a few steps away, and looked at the daughter of the northern nobleman seriously, "Isabel, I regret that when several of your relatives died, I was not by your side to comfort you. ”

Isabel stared at the other party's handsome and thin face, and when she raised her right hand to caress the other party's face, she put her hand back on her lower abdomen and nodded her head in satisfaction, "William, this is the mission of my two brothers. I think God will take care of my brother in his paradise. ”

"Two brothers? Isabelle, doesn't your betrothed husband have his calling? ”

"William, if you want to be with me, how can I be engaged to the lord of Ripley Castle?"

"Would you like to?" William glanced at her with some surprise, and then argued with some unconvinced, "Isabel, why do you think I don't want to be with you?" Besides, your engagement to the Lord of Ripley's Castle was a decision made by Baron and his wife Walton, just as my marriage to Anne Boucher was. ”

Isabel could hear that the other party's tone was not right, and seemed to be complaining about something. Thinking about it, he said what he wanted to say the most, "William, you have been writing to me that you have filed an application bill for divorce from your wife to the Parliament. Well, I guess, your divorce bill was dismissed, huh? ”

William's expression became very helpless, mixed with a little pain. Motionless as he stared at her, he slowly spat out a word, "No, Isabel, the council has agreed to annul my marriage to Anne Boucher. However, the parliament forbade me to remarry. ”

Isabel's eyes were wide open, and she felt so incredible. She was surprised that the Parliament would make such a decision on the Earl of Essex, and she wondered the basis for the Parliament's decision. However, on second thought, the fact that the parliament had passed such a decision meant that William could no longer contest the parliament's decision.

The Earl of Essex was ashamed to speak out about his wife's adultery with someone else, and any trouble with having an illegitimate child, but sat silently on the pew. Isabelle, on the other hand, hoped that the earl's wife would not be hurt by her appearance, and hesitated to ask, "William, then, you accepted the decision of the council?" ”

"I do not accept the decision made by the parliament." William was silent for a long time, then slowly shook his head and said. Suddenly, he stood up and walked up to Isabel and knelt on one leg, grabbed the other's hand tightly and said, "Isabel, I hope you can forgive me. ”