Last night's update was delayed, and the end of the year is really busy, and it hurts......

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The next morning tea, there were a few more people at the table with the king than the night before. www.biquge.info The old marquise, the eldest son of the old marquis, the heir to the middle-aged but still graceful family, the wife of Fettlaire, the mother of the secretary of state, Short O'Grady, and the owner of the estate, Del O'Grady, the lady of the manor, and their young and beautiful daughter.

Everyone seated at the table, with their richly dressed, well-styled hair, elegant manners, and proper speech, would have been a better title than "The King and the Nobles." How far the old kingdom of Ireland was lost, how long has it been since the O-Grady family bathed in the glory of royal power. De jure, these people have long been equated with the common people, but in their bones, in the depths of their souls, there is still an endless noble heritage, they have been dormant from generation to generation, generation after generation to accumulate strength, waiting for the glory of the past to be restored. At this moment, the noble king sat before them, and they were only a stone's throw away from the same dream that the family had had for hundreds of years, and every face, every pair of eyes, was filled with sincere anticipation.

"Your Majesty ...... last night How well are you resting? The old marquis's words seem to be ordinary greetings, but the way of breaking sentences has a different connotation.

Natsuki replied in a flat tone, "After a long journey, you can sleep well in a quiet and comfortable place." ”

The old marquis turned to Charlotte, who was sitting next to Natsuki, and asked politely, "What about the honorable Miss Hill?" You're used to living here, right? ”

Whether it is nobles to commoners, or commoners to commoners, there is no need to use "noble" as a prefix, and the old marquis is obviously deliberately currying favor with Charlotte at this time.

Charlotte, who did not have a title of nobility, but came from an orthodox aristocratic family, responded very decently: "You are so gracious, the hospitality here has been well arranged." ”

After some inconspicuous polite compliments, everyone began to eat, and the banquet was quiet, only occasionally the sound of knives and forks rubbing against the dinner plate came out, everyone's posture and demeanor were in line with the strict aristocratic upbringing, and the communication with each other was limited to the eyebrows and eyes of their respective cultivation. When everyone had finished eating, the servants had changed their refreshments, and the old marquis turned to face Natsuki and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, I listened to your teachings last night, and I felt that I had gained so much and joy that I had no intention of sleeping all night. For a long time, the members of the Grady family only survived for survival, and they were busy all year round but had no direction. Now that we have figured it out, we are the people of Ireland, under the protection of the Kingdom, and have an absolute obligation to serve the Kingdom. Compared to ordinary people, we have an advantage in the knowledge and education we have received, the family heritage we have acquired, and the innate resources we have, so we can and should contribute more to our country and to the royal family. Positive changes have been taking place in the country since His Majesty's arrival in Ireland, and we firmly believe that Your Majesty is the messenger sent by the Lord to guide Ireland out of darkness and into light, and I hereby swear allegiance to you unconditionally on behalf of the entire Grady family - that we will give you everything without hesitation if you give your orders! ”

This almost explicit confession seems to illustrate the choice made by the old marquis and the Grady family he represents on the major issues of right and wrong. Natsuki did not accept the allegiance of the nobles and knights as the monarchs of the past, as he told Charlotte last night, Ireland is no longer a traditional monarchy, the belief in freedom and equality is rooted in the hearts of the people, they can accept a certain degree of wealth gap and class differences, but the old aristocracy who contributed little in the most difficult period of the war of independence and the founding of the country must be above themselves, and the people will inevitably resist the privileges for generations. If foreign forces take advantage of the opportunity to instigate, the foundation of the country's rule will be shaken. It is clear which is more important at a glance.

After staring at the old marquis indifferently for half a minute, Natsuki said in a resolute tone: "I know that your love for Ireland is not inferior to anyone's, but I am not a person born and raised in Ireland, and I have limited understanding of its historical origins and cultural traditions. ”

The old marquis barely hesitated, and he replied quickly: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, that we will be recognized by you through unremitting efforts, and we have full confidence in this. ”

Natsuki nodded, then glanced at the face of Short O'Grady, who had served as his secretary of state, and said to the old marquis, "A family that can cultivate talents is worth looking forward to. ”

The old marquis squinted and smiled: "We are all very honored to have your favor from SCHOTT. ”

Just out of gratitude to the host for his hospitality, Natsuki shook hands with the members of the Grady family behind the old marquis, but in the eyes of the other party, His Majesty's actions undoubtedly placed high expectations on them.

Before sending Xia Shu to the car, the old marquis deliberately found an opportunity for no one nearby, and whispered to him: "If Your Majesty is going to Barry Shannon to meet the people, please be sure to strengthen your vigilance, and it is best to avoid appearing outdoors, because we heard that Barley Shannon has seen a lot of strange faces appear in the past few days, maybe they were sent by His Majesty to investigate and pave the way, but I have a faint bad premonition, that group of people who have lost their minds may follow the route you have traveled and judge the foothold of your next stop, and then act in a way that is not good for you and your family. ”

Natsuki carefully looked at the old marquis's eyes again, and there was no trace of panic in his eyes, no matter what he did and thought in his heart, this was indeed a person who did great things. If he can put aside the entanglement of aristocratic privileges and become a member of the government cabinet, it is not known that he may one day replace Horders as the head of government.

This time, out of respect for the old marquis, Natsuki said meaningfully: "The untraveled itinerary can be changed just like the future events. Looking forward to our next meeting, Your Excellency! ”

After Natsuki and Charlotte boarded the car, Secretary of State Short O'Glady leaned over near the door and whispered to him: "Your Majesty, are we still going to Barry Shannon?" ”

Despite the meaning of the old marquis's words just now, Natsuki still gave an affirmative answer at this time, and there was no additional explanation. Short was well aware of his duties, and he had no contact with the rest of the family, and after conveying the king's will to the military officials in charge of the itinerary and security, he got into the car in front of him.

The co-pilot seat of Natsuki's car has become the exclusive seat of the members of the personal guard "Heimdall", and only in the case of special orders, will Schott temporarily occupy it.

The tour of the north, the itinerary and security are all under the command and coordination of the Irish Army, "Heimdall" is responsible for the personal safety of the king, and the captain Captain Lem Murai does not have much to do at this time, so he sits in the passenger seat in front of Xia Shu with a submachine gun. As the car moved, he looked left and right vigilantly.

It was only a few kilometers from the Grady family's estate to the town of Bally-Shannon, and as the two spoke, the convoy turned a corner, and the charming lakeside town came into view, its small scale, two or three hundred houses scattered on the open plain, not luxurious or simple, looking antique, and the most striking of these buildings was the Victorian castle on the lakeside, which was square in shape, without walls and arrow towers, and large windows on each floor that were conducive to lighting. Judging from the architectural style and exterior color, it should have been built in the last century.

The night before, Captain Murai had gone to the town to inquire about the situation, and then he made a cameo as a guide: "The castle by the lake is located on the south bank of the local river, it originally belonged to an English aristocracy, it was nationalized after the Revolutionary War, and now it is the seat of the town council, the police station, the hospital, the prison and other departments, and our destination is there. At your request, early this morning, the town council will send a notice to all the townspeople to stay near their homes and not to move around, and they will elect fifty delegates to the town council to hear the Word. Also, considering that the town is too densely populated, it is advisable to cancel any plans to cruise around the town. ”

"I agree." Natsuki replied, and then said to Charlotte in English: "After meeting and talking with the representatives of the people, we set off and departed, about two hours to the seaport of Bandolun, from where we took a boat back to Limerick. ”

Charlotte was looking out the window when she heard Natsuki talking to herself, so she turned her head and smiled at him, indicating that she was following the arrangement.

When Charlotte looked out of the car window again, Charlotte said to Captain Muray in Irish: "The head of the Grady family told me just now that there have been several unfamiliar faces in the town of Bally-Shannon these days, and they may or may not be our people. ”

Until now, Natsuki's Irish has not been very fluent, and when speaking to the public, he must write a speech to correct the grammatical wording, but he can still express himself clearly in normal conversation. Captain Murai was not very surprised to hear this, he frowned: "Our cordon was deployed last night, the marksmen are in place, even if there are gangsters infiltrating the town of Ballyshannon, we will not let them find a chance to attack you." ”

Natsuki took the opportunity to look at Charlotte, she didn't say anything about her conversation with the captain of the guard, but that didn't mean she didn't understand. After all, she had lived in Ireland with her family for a long time before the outbreak of the war, and even if she didn't have much contact with the local Irish, she would still learn a little, and after Natsuki took the opportunity to visit Ireland and showed her determination to visit the United Kingdom, she had more motivation and time to learn Irish in advance. Perhaps, she is just learning how to be a good helper, so that her emotions do not affect him, as the king of a country, he has enough courage to completely deter those who want to do evil.

(End of chapter)