27. Alice's treasure
As for the statement that girls from aristocratic families should change their clothes at least seven times a day, Merlin learned more or less from the memory of the original owner.
Change it once in the morning when you get up, change it once when you go out after breakfast, change it once before lunch when you come back at noon, change it again when you go out in the afternoon, change it again when you go out in the evening, come back again in the evening before dinner, and finally change into pajamas before going to bed.
This is a standard aristocratic girl's dress etiquette for a day, and if you really wear a dress all day, then it is very rude.
By the way, the clothes of the girls of the small aristocratic families may still be the kind of economical type that can be worn repeatedly, while the real big nobles are a little inhumane, and most of their precious and beautiful clothes are one-time designs, the kind that are thrown away after wearing, washed or something, that does not exist.
In the party of the great nobles, a lady's dress can only be worn to attend one party, which is also one of the unspoken rules, otherwise others will probably think that something is wrong with your family, an economic crisis or something.
This is a matter related to the face of the family, and the aristocracy attaches more importance to decency than anything else, even if there is a real problem, then smashing the pot and selling iron must maintain the appearance of decency.
In the eyes of a good young man like Merlin in the new era, this kind of value is too distorted, which is a great waste of social resources, but this is the atmosphere of this era in this world, and he has nothing to say, after all, in the eyes of others, his idea is weird.
But at this time, when the third girl went downstairs and walked into the dining room, Merlin suddenly understood the thoughts of those nobles.
People rely on clothes, no matter how beautiful a lady is, she also needs the same beautiful clothes to embellish, and different styles of dressing will also make the charm of the already beautiful lady more rich and diverse.
When talking about things in the study before, Cynthia and the little girl were dressed very formally, whether it was Cynthia's black court dress, or the little girl's Lolita lace princess dress, they actually looked beautiful, but they were very complicated and tiring to wear.
Don't look like it looks temperamental, but in fact, the waist inside can strangle you breathlessly, and the skirt that is generally made of metal is simply a weight-bearing forward.
But who makes it so beautiful, for the sake of beauty and decency, some sacrifice in comfort is a matter of course.
However, dining at home is often a gathering between family members, and in the face of family, it is naturally not necessary to dress so ceremoniously, just change into comfortable and relaxed home clothes.
Merlin looked at her sister Cynthia first, and at this time, Miss Half-Elf Witch was wearing only a simple blue dress, and her long black hair was tied in a random bundle with a hair rope, and then placed diagonally on her chest.
Compared with the mysterious and noble dress before, but it looked too formal and distant, Cynthia seemed much more cordial, and more or less gave Merlin a little sister's closeness.
And the little girl Alice, this time it is still Lolita's home style, a small white dress, the neckline, cuffs and other places with many bows and streamers make the little girl look even more cute.
Especially the sweet smile she had on when she saw Merlin.
Ah, what a cheerful little angel.
It's just a pity that Vialis is still the same black and white maid outfit, Merlin has seen it with her own eyes, and the maid chief's wardrobe is full of the same maid dress, so it is also unclear whether she has changed her clothes.
However, Vierlis's maid outfit is actually a special version, which is different from the ordinary maid's somewhat simple style, her maid outfit is much more beautiful and gorgeous, with a pure white underskirt inside, and a short black coat on the top of the body, black and white.
Because the maid's professional code does not allow too gorgeous hairstyles, which will steal the limelight of the master, the long silver-white hair with a silky texture is simply and neatly coiled behind the head, and with the delicate but expressionless puppet face, the whole person looks capable and sassy.
Ah, the handsome maid elder sister Saigao.
If all the girls in the family are so beautiful, it is no wonder that the nobles would rather pay a lot of money to let them go out in all kinds of beautiful clothes all day long, which is simply enough to earn face.
It's a waste to keep this kind of beauty hidden at home, and it's just to go out to show it, especially when you feel the kind of envy, jealousy and hatred that others have cast at you, the pride and pride in your heart are needless to say.
Merlin had already begun to look forward to the performance of the beautiful ladies in his heart.
As for the cost?
emmmm, in fact, Merlin doesn't know if he has money now, after all, the original owner has never been in charge.
It's just that I have the impression that this castle is the private palace of the royal family, and the underground treasury of the castle has some royal collections, and the tenth treasure house has just been opened up before the empire was divided more than ten years ago.
"Ah, I turned out to be a rich man."
Merlin sighed in hindsight, and then he took a beautiful bite of bread to suppress the shock.
Vioris walked straight behind Merlin, where she stood as quietly as usual.
This made Merlin a little awkward, he was still a little uncomfortable with such a life of being served, he actually wanted to call the head maid to sit down together, but unfortunately he also knew that with the head maid's character of abiding by the rules and rank at all times, she would definitely not agree.
"I've been waiting, brother."
At the long table, Cynthia sat directly across from Merlin.
Although there is actually generally the hostess's position.
"Beauty is always worth the wait, sister, it's beautiful."
While complimenting her sister sincerely, Merlin patted the first seat on her right hand and invited Alice, who was a little overwhelmed.
However, this time, the little girl Alice stood aside and did not sit down directly at the table.
"Blame... Thank you, Mr. Merlin, for your kindness, but you have been very kind to me, but I am just an ordinary girl, and I do not deserve such an honorable man as you. ”
"Mom said that a good boy should not take other people's kindness for granted, please allow me to help with chores in your castle to repay your kindness, I am still very good at work."
The little girl thanked Merlin for a moment, and then pleaded with him with great seriousness.
Such a reaction made Merlin stunned for a moment, and then a little sad.
Although it is said that the children of poor families are in charge of the family at an early age, what kind of life makes a child who is only a teenager and should be in elementary school mature to this point?
What the hell is the way of the world.
Thinking back to what he saw in the East City last night, and looking at his palatial castle now, Merlin suddenly felt that the originally delicious food tasted something in his mouth.
The knife and fork in his hand he put down, his eyes fixed on the little girl in front of him, who was neither humble nor arrogant.
"KP, let's have a psychology."
Although he could see Alice's mind at a glance, he decided to confirm it in order to be cautious.
[rd=55, the psychological judgment passed.] 】
Alice is not as difficult as the ghost woman of Sister Cynthia, and her psychological skills can easily pass the judgment.
[This is a very sensible little girl, she is grateful for your kindness, and will definitely repay you twice as much in the future]
[But this is also a proud little girl, a little self-esteem is her last treasure, if you blindly pity her, then she would rather freeze to death outside the castle than accept your kindness, of course, before freezing to death, she will try to repay your previous kindness. 】
"Well, is that really what it looks like?"
Merlin sighed in his heart, sometimes children are too sensible and not very lovable.
"I think Miss Alice, you misunderstood, I'm a demon, and the kindness of a demon is naturally never given easily, and the equivalent exchange is my life rule, so, are you ready to pay the price?"
Naturally, he had no intention of damaging the last treasure of the little girl, so he didn't persuade the little girl not to think about it anymore, he put on a serious appearance, ready to make an equal deal with the little girl.
Hawkers, devils, I'm embarrassed to go out and meet people without making a few deals.