Chapter 756: The Earl (II)
Yuanfan Harbor. Lord's Villa. There were many guests in the living room, and many people talked about it.
Of course, everyone has at least these 8 knights and the title of lord, and now a gentleman alone can no longer enter the parlor of this earl's palace. "This coffee is good!" said Sir Pierre, who was dressed in a tuxedo and took a sip of the coffee cup in front of him. "That's true, this milk tea is also good. Sir Shagwen said.
Generally, in the daily gathering of the aristocracy, although drinks are also served, they are generally ale and beer, and it is quite rare for a small nobleman like Romon to take out coffee and milk tea and treat these little nobles at will.
The servant who was standing, very polite and courteous.
Everything is so beautiful, the only thing is that the master does not appear through the sun, or rather, the number of appearances is too small.
However, it can be understood that most of the people who came were the likes of the nearby Lord Jazz, and their wives, compared to the Earl, and a sixteenth-rank Grand Druid, there was indeed no reason to appear in the company every day.
"It's been a long time since I've drunk milk tea like this, do you know? "The one who spoke was a lady, Mrs. Perry, who, in a blink of an eye, was forty years old. Next to her was a teenager, seventeen or eighteen years old, who had just entered the social world.
Lady Perry's husband, a hereditary knight with five knightly titles and a city residence, died before the catastrophe, leaving his domain and vast fortune to his only son.
These inheritances, until the son turned eighteen, were naturally entrusted to keeping, and the guardian was of course Mrs. Perry, and this year, the son was finally in charge of them one by one.
It's just that because there is basically no achievement in the demon disaster, even if you do it everywhere, there are only three of the five knight realms left, but this is already a non-good result.
As long as there is no demonic plague, the nobles' territory will basically not be shaken.
Three knight collars, that's enough.
As long as he has the title of hereditary knight and the three knightly titles, there is no difficulty in whether he is a superior nobleman or keeps his own territory. Mrs. Perry's remark made the party noisy at once. "Tell me, Lady Perry!" Mrs. Sleg was intrigued. "Everyone knows that Baron Inshobo has no successor, right?" said Lady Perry, who nodded to the listeners. "Baron Inshubo originally had two sons, the eldest son, Neira, was the rightful heir, and also became a knight, a rare noble son in the neighborhood, but unfortunately died in the demon disaster. "The second son, Panon, suddenly took the position of heir to the lord, but unfortunately, immersed in wine, died not long ago, and neither of them left an heir. Everyone who listened to it sighed with emotion. "Now, Sir Panlunga, thinks that his son Dinu has the right of inheritance, because his mother is the sister of Baron Inshobo. "I don't think the other branches of the Inschubo family will definitely agree, after all, Baron Ingshobo has always been their family!" Lady Vic said with a slight smile. "It's true, the two sides have the right of inheritance, and as Baron Inshubo gets older, the contradiction between the two families becomes more and more obvious. "What about Baron Inthupo?" asked Sir Kebiry, "in this case his opinion can largely influence the succession." "It was because of this that Baron Inshubo hesitated and did not appoint an heir. Mrs. Perry said. "This is not a good thing, it will cause war between the nobles. "War is not necessarily, there are very few large-scale private fights nowadays, but there may be a duel before the gods. At this, the people present smiled and nodded.
Mrs. Vic thought for a moment, and said, "Count Testashaw, do you have any opinions?" "Ah?" At this time, everyone's eyes were on Lady Vic, and they were a little puzzled.
Madame Vic sorted out her words a little in her mind and said, "According to the rules of the nobility, under such circumstances, the leader of a district has the right to express his opinion and supervise the process, and I think that now in our area, Count Tetasho, is not the greatest lord......? Theoretically, yes, but can the Earl speak?" said to all the people present, with surprised expressions.
At this time, in the living room, people's expressions are very rich, joy, confusion, approval, appreciation, chagrin and overwhelm.
Only then did people understand that in the "Lower Pakt" area, Romon was already the supreme lord, which was in sharp conflict with the original lord of the "Lower Pakt" area, which was in sharp conflict with Eagle and the Lord of Edel Temple. So, who should choose to take sides in this regard?
"I don't think Lord Romon will. At this time, Sir Dyonka, who had been calm, spoke: "Your Excellency has always been devoted to the construction of realms and the profession of druids, and has rarely interfered in the internal affairs of other nobles, and it should be the same now. "That's right!" said the people present with a sigh of relief.
Sir Dyonka, because of his friendship with Romon, not only kept his territory, but his daughter Owenna also obtained a knight's domain, and if Owenna had no heir, Romon usually took it back. But it may also be given to Dai Shan Ka 8 Shi.
Even if there is no such thing, it is said that a few years ago, Romon invited Sir Dyonka to be the Financial Secretary of Yuanfan Harbor, which is a big fat shortage.
"By the way, let me introduce you to you, this is my son Bertu, Sir Perry, who has only officially inherited the knighthood this year and joined the social garden. Mrs. Perry said.
There were also many guests gathered in the living room, and the conversation just now was even more concentrated by many people, and at this time, they all greeted each other.
Bertu was a beautiful young man, not very tall, with clear eyebrows, but from his somewhat red expression, it could be seen that this young man was still a little shy, and saluted everyone.
Far from his mother's diplomatic skills.
Everyone responded kindly.
"By the way, I heard that my lord was promoted to the rank of Count of Tetasho, and Prince Huxenia returned from the pirate battlefield, and also wrote to his brother, asking His Highness Highness Highness to go back and repair as well, on the grounds that after a month of fighting, the warriors were tired. Someone else said. "Yes, I've heard about it too, but it seems that His Highness Highness Hailanza refused. "It's easy to understand, folks, isn't it?" It is already known that His Royal Highness Hailancha and Prince Husenya are competing for the throne. But for the local aristocracy, this was just talk. Unlike the Chinese Empire, where the battle for the crown prince shook the country's foundation and involved countless people, here, the princes fought for the throne, and in some cases, it was only a family affair for the royal family. Some aristocrats even watched these from the standpoint of watching a play, and regarded it as a kind of talk.
It is very rare for Romon to explicitly support one side over the other, and of course, everyone understands that Romon is a first-generation nobleman and sometimes needs some recognition. But everyone also thinks that the second generation of Count Tetasho will downplay the position of supporting a certain side. "However, it is true that the Harbor is becoming more and more prosperous, do you know? It is said that after the Lord was promoted to the rank of Earl and the Sixteenth Druid, within a week, three hundred households applied to become citizens of the Harbor. "Yes, the city of Yuanfan Harbor is very beautiful, the transportation is very convenient, and now it is becoming more and more prosperous, maybe in a few decades, it will become a truly prosperous city." "It won't take a few decades, in another five years, and you may be able to cross the city of Aps. "Five years, that's too much of an exaggeration, maybe ten years. "Hmph, it's been said recently that the adventurers' unions have settled in the city, why can't you cabin, I've already bought a house in the city. "There aren't many nobles here, right?" There are already more than a dozen nobles who have bought residences in this city, and some are dilapidated nobles from abroad, although they have lost their territory, they are nobles after all, and they can still socialize. ”
"That's right. ”
Lively conversation, it was easy to spend an afternoon, and at dusk, the butler appeared.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to invite you to the dinner. ”
"Where's the Count?" someone asked casually.
"Lord Earl is still cultivating, and Eleni has to deal with the affairs of the temple, but it just so happens that Madame Bell has returned from the Academy, and she is honored to dine with you. ”
Now, Eleni has to deal with the matter of Romon Divine Grace and verify the report, which is a troublesome matter.
Bell is now the vice president of Giant Eagle Academy, and she now enjoys the job more and more.
Now that a lady is present, the feast will be more sumptuous.
"It is a pity that the Earl does not have a professional lady at home.
Someone said with emotion.
"Even in the absence of Madame, the Count's hospitality is very lavish, isn't it?" In a moment, the butler led everyone to the dining room. On his first visit, Sir Perry looked around. In the center of the dining room, there is a long dining table with a marble stone table with a smooth F1O
Above the dining table, there were several bronze lamp plates, which were filled with candles, and at this time, there were already servants with long poles, lit up one by one.
Just then, a line of people turned down the stairs.
For the sake of a lady, watching everyone salute, Sir Berto and Sir Perry knew that it was Lady Bell.
It is said that this lady was originally only a maid, so some noble women were polite on the surface, but in their hearts they were jealous and disdainful, but, Bertu. Sir Perry looked up.
The lady of the bell, with her pale golden head coiled on top of her head, revealing her snow-white slender neck and jewel-shimmering earrings, wore a long-sleeved fuchsia evening gown. It's very noble lady's temperament, but it's really not very beautiful.
At this moment, Madame Bell smiled and said, "Welcome, Lord Earl has been cultivating for a long time, so I am unable to entertain you personally, and I apologize for him...... Ladies and gentlemen, please take a seat! It is customary to wash your hands before eating, and the servants come to the guests with large sipes of water, basins, and towels. After washing, the guests and hosts are seated.
The most important guests sit in the main seat at the top, while the other guests sit in order of rank.
One by one, the guests took their seats, and after a while, everyone sat down at the table.
After everyone was seated, a group of servants served appetizers, as well as bread and butter.
Immediately afterwards, the wine is served and there are two types of wine, wine and ale.
And there is a seasoning on it, which is made of wine, grape juice, vinegar, green onions, ginger, pepper, saffron and cloves, and is used during cooking to make the dish more delicious. Secondly, the first course: barbecued meat, fragrant seasoned fin fish, and meatballs. Wait a minute, then serve the second course: lamb, ham, bolognese sauce and the third course: cheese, tart, apples
The servant pays attention to the guests' plates, and is ready to add soup and vegetables, pour wine and tea, and act cleanly and respectfully.
The level of this meal is already comparable to the formal banquet of ordinary barons, you know, the aristocratic banquet is actually not held every day, it is in turn, because the burden is very heavy. And the Earl's ability to entertain them for free was already very rich, and everyone enjoyed it to their contentment.
In the restaurant, everyone was talking and enjoying, Bertu. Sir Perry noticed that Lady Bell did not speak at all, but was only concentrating on her meal, smiling from time to time.
After the dinner, it was not too early, the nobles in the neighborhood could go home, and the nobles who had bought a residence in the city could stay and continue chatting and playing cards, and holding a ball. Bertu, and Sir Perry, noticed that Lady Bell was soon retired.
The departure of the host did not disturb the guests in the slightest, and the cheerful dance music wafted through every corner of the hall under the performance of the musicians. Everyone danced the popular salon dance. Hoarding. Sir Perry was puzzled. "Son, are you wondering why the master is not here, and is entertained for free?" said Mrs. Perry, seeing her son's confusion. "Yes, as far as I know, we all take turns having a banquet with each other, and a banquet is a heavy expense. "Bertu. Sir Perry said very frankly. This kind of banquet was a large expense for the nobles.
This may be true to the nobles in general, but to the earl, it is only a drop in the bucket, and "it is only at this time that it is one-sided, and after a while, there will be a reciprocal courtesy." Madame Perry explained, "In the future, the guests who will be entertained will be the nobles who live in the city, and it will not be the Earl's unilateral hospitality." "Oh, is that so, then let's come here......" Bertu, Sir Perry was still a little reckless.
"We have come here only to show our closeness to the Earl, and of course the Count has entertained us every day, and this period will continue until no new man comes. In this way, the camp is almost decided. "Bethus," Sir Perry asked, "Then why did we choose the Earl of Turtacho?" "Whether it is a title or rank, it is normal to choose him, besides, I am tired of circling around those nobles, the Earl of Tertashaw has a good reputation, and there is nothing wrong with following him. ”
"Is it a division and combination of camps lately?" said Bertus, Sir Perry nodded his head in understanding.