You must know that although Carter is only the son of an earl, his skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and the foundation of Earl Cavendy's family is no worse than that of ordinary marquis or even dukes. And he has also become Prince Harry's confidant, usually sitting in the position next to the prince, a position that even the previous Duke could not sit.

But today, Duke just said casually, and Carter obediently gave way to stand aside, which was simply unthinkable in the past.

"What's the matter, it's all watching what I'm doing, it's time to eat, drink, and continue. ”

Duke looked at the situation, said indifferently, and then played with the wine glass in front of him.

Faced with this situation, the second generation of these nobles present all looked at Prince Harry, because the scene in front of them was really too weird, is this still the previous Duke? Or rather, Prince Harry and Carter were able to acquiesce to Duke's behavior.

Feeling the gaze of everyone, Prince Harry understood that if he didn't stand up at this time, then he would not be able to convince the public. So he said to the waiter next to him, "Go and add a seat to Sir Carter." ”

After saying this, Prince Harry looked at Duke and said coldly: "Duke, you are late for this party, if you come so late next time, there will be no place." ”

"I'm sorry Your Royal Highness, but I'll pay attention to it in the future. ”

Duke also bowed his head and replied apologetically, he knew very well what soft persimmons could be pinched and what was an iron plate. As long as he doesn't break through Prince Harry's bottom line, no one at today's party can move himself, because no matter what, Duke Otto is the real number two person in the French Empire.

And most of these noble children are the same as the previous Duke, they are all marginal figures in the family, otherwise they would not have become the children of gentlemen who only know how to eat, drink and have fun.

But this world is like this, there are always some people who can't help but jump out, and this person is Duke's old enemy Saruman.

"Duke, I heard that you turned down a place in the Martial Arts Academy today?" Saruman said darkly.

"That's right, what's wrong?" Duke replied faintly.

"Don't you know that this position was so painstakingly requested by Her Royal Highness the Princess, Duke, you are really embarrassed. ”

Saruman deliberately made a very exaggerated expression, and his tone was full of mockery, so as soon as his move came out, the second generation of the nobles present couldn't help but start laughing, after all, no matter when, "eating soft rice" relying on women is a thing that damages the dignity of men, let alone a patriarchal society like the Middle Ages.

In the face of this ridicule, Duke just smiled faintly and replied to Saruman: "It is estimated that there is no one else in this world to be able to go to Her Royal Highness the Princess to do these things for me, this should be regarded as my honor." ”

When Duke's words were right, the faces of many people present instantly turned green, because tomorrow would be the wedding banquet in the palace, and most of the aristocratic young people here were eager to try, hoping that they could become the royal dragon's son-in-law.

Before, he just laughed at Duke, but he didn't think about why Her Royal Highness the princess was willing to do this. Now hearing Duke say this, it is indeed possible to make Her Royal Highness the Princess so condescending, it is impossible for ordinary people to do it, could it be said that Her Royal Highness the Princess has something to do with this Duke?

Thinking of the fact that Her Royal Highness the Princess had been to the edge of the Storm Fort before, many people had a feeling of heartbreak in an instant, which was really a little unacceptable.

Looking at the deflated appearance of these people, Duke felt a dark feeling in his heart. However, the main purpose of his visit today is to win over a group of them to do business, and the effect of dismounting has already been achieved, and if he continues to be arrogant, it will be counterproductive, and there will be no talk of becoming an enemy at that time.

So at this time, Duke raised his glass, opened the topic and said: "I have been away from the imperial capital for more than a year, and today I was invited by His Royal Highness the Prince, and I am very happy to see you again. Come, let's have a toast first, all the consumption here today is considered my treat. ”

Sure enough, when Duke said the right word for treat, it was obvious that the atmosphere on the field had changed, and many people immediately raised their wine glasses and toasted to Duke. Because although they are all the second generation of nobles, as marginal figures in the family, it is impossible for everyone to spend money without scruples.

It's like when Duke went to Stormcastle, that little money was almost like a poor man dropping his pants. And there are beauties of other races in the Happy Palace, this is the real luxury and rarity, today with Duke to entertain, then some of the second generation of small nobles can also open their eyes.

"Your Royal Highness, thank you very much for holding this banquet, and I would like to toast you. ”

Duke also took the initiative to drink Prince Harry at this time, because in order to achieve this big deal, Prince Harry is the key person who must be won. Therefore, the relationship between Duke and Prince Harry cannot be very stiff, and it is enough to show his strength appropriately.

Sure enough, when Duke lowered his profile, Prince Harry's face was obviously much better, and after hesitating for a moment, he also raised his glass and drank with Duke. As Prince Harry began to compromise, the gathering at the party site eased down suddenly, and this group of nobles and the second generation happily ate, drank and had fun, and even some people recalled the ** years before Duke.

But Duke just smiled and listened, because these things belonged to his distant memories, and even many things had been forgotten. And then again, in terms of entertainment in the Middle Ages, there is really no comparison with modern society, except for those alien beauties, Duke has not the slightest interest.

Speaking of exotic beauties, the highlight of tonight's party is the elven beauties captured by the slave catcher. With the outbreak of internal conflicts among the fallen elves, the success rate of the slave catcher team has increased greatly, so the market for elf beauties in the imperial capital is hot during this time.

You must know that the elves stand at the top of all races in a sense, and the elven women claim to have perfect faces. So when these Night Elves came up, the second generation of these nobles present were going to drool.

However, Duke had little interest in this, because these elven women were not only drawn with runes that suppressed magical powers, but even their hands and feet were shackled, almost like prisoners.

My Fair Lady, Gentleman, although Duke knows that in the face of racial and era differences, these elf women have no human rights as slaves, but this kind of behavior comparable to the abduction and trafficking of women and children and **IAN, as Duke who has accepted the bottom line of modern morality and the constraints of the law, is still a little uncomfortable.