Chapter XXXVIII
This week's ten is a week-long manor tour that has been scheduled for a long time, and Al is now worth and has a different status, and he has brought a lot of retinues with him, such as the butler Matilda, the male servant Ali, several maids, the retinue, and a mercenary group introduced by Barrett to act as an escort. When Al moved into the 700-square-meter mansion, they would have an official status.
These four estates produced high-end fruits, liquor, animal husbandry add-ons such as meat, milk, eggs, honey, sugar, etc., and ice cubes for the upper class of the imperial capital. The net profit of each manor can reach about 300 gold coins per month, which shows that the heirs of the Thun family have always managed well.
For the first time in 12 years, Al left the imperial capital, which was green and green outside the majestic city walls, and the mountains rose and fell in the distance. From time to time, there is a manor outside the official road, good or bad, big or small. Everywhere there were golden crops, lazy fowl, insects and birds chirping, and everything was peaceful.
Al hugged Boone against the window of the carriage and looked around, his mood relaxed with the beautiful scenery, and most of the depression that had been recuperating for more than half a year dissipated.
"My father has a garden far away, Mr. Al, let's go there first," Meria offered with great interest
Bico took the initiative to invite Merial and Norma to travel together, and was in the same carriage as Al, and the three women talked all the way, leaving Alliang aside.
"Meria, Mr. Butler has already made an appointment with the knights of the manor to wait, and it is very rude to miss an appointment with a knight" Bico didn't wait for Al to speak, and took the initiative to refuse for Al. The devil knows if there was a whole bunch of her sisters waiting for Al at that so-called manor.
"Okay," Meria pouted pitifully, a pink princess dress that was endearing. Bi Ke hurriedly comforted her, and she didn't know how to scold this little girl for pretending to be flattering and seducing men every day at a young age.
The first stop is the nearest Tedan estate, where a lot of rare fruits are grown due to the large amount of fertile land. It's past lunchtime. The Baker knights, who were at the head, came from afar with their guards.
The so-called manor is a fashionable saying in the imperial capital, but in fact, a huge mansion was built in the middle of a village. The surrounding villagers are the private property of this manor and grow all kinds of fruits for the manor.
Al's carriage drove along the soft dirt road, and the surrounding villagers, knowing that it was the lord's inspection, knelt down to greet them in respect. The servants distributed the bounty, and they chanted the kindness of Ar.
Al, who had been educated as an equalizer from a privileged class, looked at the villagers with unbelievable excitement in their hands holding a few worthless silver coins, and once again felt the charm of the gap between the rich and the poor and the charm of status. I had only heard Matilda tell it before, but now I have seen it in person and felt it deeply.
"Young Master Al, it's here. ”
Al had already changed into a solemn dress and got out of the carriage. Bico followed behind with Merial and Norma as ladies.
The knight of Baker led the estate's magistrates, treasurers, sheriffs, and their families to greet Al with the courtesy of his retainers. The vast crowd of people gave Al the pleasure of being in power and looking down on all beings, and Al shook his head and quickly cleared up this stupid idea.
"Get up. "Treat the knights who expand their territory and guard their homes and gardens, even the duke can't be lazy.
The magistrate, the treasurer, and the sheriff came forward in turn, and then welcomed Al in order to stand and flank.
Al looked around at the manor, and as he entered the gate, a dark shadow jumped at him, shouting
"Murderer, repentance for Lord Thun"
Merial screamed and ducked back, but Biko stopped her. Al grabbed the dagger with his expressionless right hand and threw the boy to the ground and trampled him underfoot. The entourage behind Al hurriedly gagged the young man's uniform.
"Nonsense! Felisto!" the Baker knight roared nervously, and when he saw that Al easily subdued his son, he quickly knelt down and pleaded guilty. Assassinating a lord is a capital offense everywhere. He didn't dare to argue and waited for Al to fall.
Al glanced at the handsome young man with cracked eyes and glared at him, and the two sturdy servants couldn't suppress their desire to pounce on Al.
Remembering Thun's hobby, he reluctantly threw away the dagger and continued to walk forward.
"Ten lashes, a punishment of gold. ”
Ten lashes might have beaten the boy to rest in bed for a month, but the death penalty of assassinating the lord was replaced by a fine, which really took his life.
"Mr. Al, you have a big heart. In our house, such untouchables who commit crimes will be skinned and burned alive," Meria did not seem to understand what Al was doing, and glanced contemptuously at Felisto and the ashamed retainers as if they were looking at a bunch of garbage.
"Your heart and kindness are as big as the sea," Baker glared at Felisto, and personally hung up this little son of his, and whipped ten lashes fiercely.
The lunch prepared by Baker Knight is very hearty, with a variety of fruits and desserts. He was accompanied by the retainers and the Baker Knights. Originally, the lord was not qualified to attend the banquet, but Al invited them.
However, Al is not good at words, and with Matilda taking care of various industries for him, he does not need to listen to all kinds of meaningless reports. A quiet meal, with only Merial cheerfully acting as a moderator.
After eating, Al, Bico, and Meria walked around casually, and the soil of the countryside exuded a unique fragrance that they could not usually touch.
"Mr. Al, you see how beautiful this grapefruit is. "It's October, when the grapefruit is ripe, and Meria likes to pick one and give it to Al.
"It's very beautiful, do you want to eat it?" "Okay" didn't see Al move much, and the whole grapefruit was neatly peeled off and divided into several teeth. Although a gentleman does not do these things himself, it is a unique pleasure to do it himself in the countryside at this time.
"Mr. Al, you're amazing. "Anytime and anywhere, Merial showed blind adoration to Al anytime and anywhere. Bico grinned sourly in the back, and Norma covered her mouth and laughed.
Al walked around the village manor and saw the villagers living and working in peace and contentment, so he was inexplicably settled. He didn't tell Matilda about this thought, for the upper class, these people under the rule are private property that can reproduce themselves, and when they die, there are many people who want to sell themselves, and it doesn't matter whether they live well or not.
When he returned, the assassinated boy was still hanging in the doorway, and Al ordered the guards to put him down and went in.
The evening was supposed to have a ball, which was canceled by Matilda. There was no need to even let Al know.
"Al, let's go see the stars together" Merial pulled Al to the courtyard to look at the stars.
Looking at the stars in the city is not the same feeling as watching the stars in the countryside, and the bustling and impetuous traffic is not as quiet and interesting as the countryside.
Legend has it that the stars in the sky are all incarnated by the gods and shine on the entire continent.
Bi Ke was naturally embarrassed to grab a man with a little girl in front of outsiders, and the sour taste came up again when she saw Meria's whole person leaning on Al .
After staying with Al for a long time, Merial knew that Al liked serious people, and although she had been chasing Al all the time, she didn't do anything presumptuous in front of outsiders.