Volume III, Chapter 9
"Thief......" Dill stared at me shyly, then kissed me at lightning speed.
"Come back. I grabbed Diel, who was jumping up to escape, and said with a long face, "Little girl, you dare to attack this governor." β
"It's a sneak attack!" Dill was covering his face with his hands, but then his hands were slightly released, revealing a little gap: "What can you ......do?"
I took advantage of the little gap and blocked Diel's two bright red lips with my mouth, hehe, waiting for her to be fooled......
"Ah......" After a long kiss, Dill let out a big breath: "You, you ......"
"What's wrong?" I pretended to be confused, "Someone told me that kisses are sweet, it's not right, Dill you don't invest, do it again." β
"I didn't...... Ahh......h I'm running out of breath, thief. β
"No, the book says that a lady's lips are cold and soft, why are your lips so hot?"
"How do I know ......" this time Dille couldn't help but laugh: "Where did you see this kind of bad book?"
"You have to take care of it, and try to find out why!"
"Help...... "Dill was whispering for help so that no one cared about her......
It was enough for me to kiss me before Dill had a chance to sit up straight.
"Young Master. At this moment, Lily said outside the door, "The chief of the rock guard said that the carriage is ready." β
"Got it, come in!" I looked at Diel.
"You can't send me. Dill tilted his head mischievously and asked, "Listen, the dance music in front of me is playing again." β
"Send. Of course I send it. I smiled and said, "Just add up all the guys in front of you." None of them are as important as a hair of yours. β
"Little thief!" Dill chuckled. Clothes were sorted out with the help of Lily.
Coming out the back door of the City Lord's Mansion, I kept sending Dill to the carriage.
"Be careful on the road, I'll come back to see you as much as I can. I took her hand and explained: "You can't mess around in front of other people, my parents already know about it, and they will never look at you differently, so don't worry!"
"But......" Dill said again.
"What?"
"You must not be dishonest again, you must come back quickly. β
"Definitely. β
"Thief...... You have to be careful. β
I squeezed Diel's hand and smiled and let go. Then he closed the door.
The carriage moved forward, and I watched until it turned into the street.
"Sir, you don't have to worry. Rock whispered, "Madame's safety is no problem, the city was thoroughly checked by us three hours ago, there are dozens of guards behind the carriage, and there is a guard battalion to protect you after leaving the city." β
"I know. I exhaled, turned around and said, "I'm going to the prom." β
In the antechamber, halfway through the ball, the rhythm of the dance music had slowed down.
See me reappear. Of course, those who attend the ball are indispensable to salute again. I returned the salute one by one and looked around. I found that the people who are still dancing here are some small characters, or they are just some ladies who have nothing to do. People who have a little influence form a small circle and talk excitedly about something in the corner.
It seems that my decision to "fight smuggling" has spread.
I approached the group of people on the terrace, as Colt was laughing there.
"What are you so happy about?" I asked.
"Oh, Lord Doge. Colt saluted me with the others, "We're talking about your fight against smuggling." β
"Is there anything in this I am about to do that that makes people so happy?" I quipped, "Look at your happy faces, smiling like delicate flowers." β
"Actually, the joke is not here. One merchant said, "Your Excellency, you may not know that in our Wanpu, in addition to the lady who smuggled, there is another lady who has a very good business. β
"Oh?" I asked, leaning back to ask, "Who is it?"
"Miss Lucy, of course. Someone coaxed and said, "Lucy, the Governor has talked about you, and you still haven't come out?"
It took two shouts before Lucy and another lady walked in from outside the terrace.
"I'm sorry that the Governor is here, too! Lucy shook the feather fan in her hand and spoke with a smile, which had already dazzled the group of men around her.
"We were just talking about Lucy, you. Someone next to him spoke: "You are the most special businessman in Wanpu." β
"Oh?" Lucy's eyes rolled, "Why?"
"You're - the only merchant who isn't affected by smuggling!"
Lucy's face turned even redder when she heard this, she was mainly engaged in the brothel business, and of course she would not be affected by smuggling. And following this sentence, there was naturally a burst of laughter of "men understand".
I looked at her faintly to see how she was dealing with these boring men.
Lucy's eyes flickered, and she glanced at the men around her before she pursed her lips and smiled: "Yes, it's not that you're humble little women, I'll settle your expenses in my store another day, and then give you a big gift back to your house." β
"It's Miss Lucy! At this moment, there was a wry smile on the faces of some guys: "Let my tigress know, I haven't been eaten by her yet?"
"Whereever, everyone's got me. Lucy replied obediently, "It made the Governor laugh." β
"By the way, Your Excellency. Someone asked me, "Do you plan to see the customs and customs of Wanpu or anything?"
I nodded: "Yes, there is a plan, but firstly, the time does not allow it, and secondly, there is no suitable guide." β
"Time! You can always squeeze out a little bit! We are all obedient to you. The merchant who was indifferent to me said, "Isn't the guide right in front of the eyes of the adults?" This gentle and lovely Miss Lucy grew up in Wanpu, and if Miss Lucy is your guide, the adults will be satisfied. β
"Is it?" I certainly wouldn't refuse, "If Miss Lucy isn't busy." Then make an appointment to go out for a walk. β
"Of course it's not busy. Miss Lucy is free every day!"
My head was spinning rapidly. What are these people encouraging me to hang out with Lucy?
"Why don't we find another place to chat. Someone said, "Let the Governor and Miss Lucy decide on the itinerary." β
"Yes, yes!"
The group of people immediately walked away, and even Colter walked away with them, and the lady next to Lucy still had a ** smile on her face before leaving...... This, do they all know that this governor has a long journey and needs the company of a beautiful woman?
Well, whatever you want, Lucy is the Governor's henchman anyway.
I walked up to Lucy, and Lucy's face was flushed. I had to cover half of my face with a feather fan.
"Do you have time? I'll be waiting for you in the back room. I whispered, "There's a passage outside the terrace, guarded by two big men." β
"Understood. Lucy nodded slightly, then raised her voice and said, "Lucy still has some business, please let me retire first." β
"Good. β
Lucy lifted her skirt and walked out of the hall with a female companion.
"Lord Governor......" A very faint voice sounded behind me, "May I say something to you?"
I turned my head and saw that it was a "small business", so I listened to what he had to say.
"I, I, my Governor, I was wrong. His lips trembled, and cold sweat flowed from his forehead again: "The Bright God King quotes that we will forgive children who realize that they have made mistakes and sincerely repent. β
I haven't read it.
"Ah...... And then what?"
"I know it's wrong. and repent. He looked at me pitifully: "Please forgive me, Your Excellency...... My family is supported by me. β
"Didn't they ask them to write a guarantee for you?" I touched my chin: "Only everyone thinks that you made a mistake unintentionally, and there is room for redemption." I won't punish you. Even if you don't stay in Wanpu City, you can buy a large piece of land with your property, and it won't be a problem to support yourself, right?"
Listening to my words, the face of the "little business" showed an extremely sad and indignant expression - although I knew in my heart that it was mostly fake, I still applauded this person's acting talent.
"They...... I begged them, I begged all of them, but none of them wrote a guarantee for me, hateful, they used to flatter me like that, I really saw the wrong person!" His hands at his side trembled slightly, and he suddenly raised his eyes to look directly at me: "Your Excellency, I have to be cheeky to beg you...... I know you're merciful, you're going to save me, aren't you?"
I laughed and walked out of the hall into the front courtyard, where the "small business" immediately followed.
"Small business, this is what you said and did wrong. I looked at him, "No one has wronged you, has he?"
"Yes!"
"Then there is nothing to say, you have to bear the consequences of your own cause. β
"But, yes, Lord Governor. With a bitter face, he said, "I was framedβthey sued me, and someone had to say something against me......"
"Don't think about reporting the others, you think I don't know what you're doing?" I glared at him, and the "small business" trembled in my eyes: "Miserly and greedy, and you still want to do a businessless business here with the governor?!"
"I ...... The villain is wrong. β
"As for the benevolence of the Governor...... I picked a young leaf from the flowers beside me, crushed it with two fingers in front of the "Little Business", pinched out the juice, and said in a low voice: "This Governor has destroyed the Demon Alliance, killed all their prisoners and wounded, and left nothing from top to bottom, what are you!"
The small business was stared at by my indifferent eyes, and his whole body trembled endlessly, and he was speechless.
"Still, if you want me to spare you. I dropped the leaves in my hand and smelled the fresh botanical scent between my fingers: "You have to embody your value." β
"I, the villain, and the villain will follow the Governor from now on, and whatever the adult wants the villain to do, the villain will do whatever he wants, there is no other word!" he tried his best to control the spasmodic muscles on his face: "The Governor asked me to leave Wanpu, and I will die." If I buy land in the countryside to live, for me, who is used to enjoying city life, it is worse than death!"
I smiled faintly. Look away.
"Please, Your Majesty, the Governor!" for I don't know what I mean. The "small business" had to get down on both knees. Kissed my boots.
"Get up. I patted him on the head: "Tomorrow I will send the guarantee, do you know how to do it?"
"Yes, yes!"
"That's good. I saw Lucy's figure appear on the terrace again: "Remember, anyone can be fooled by you, but you can never fool the Governor." β
"Always remember...... Send the master. β
That's right!
Walking down the hall, I approached Colter and told him that I wasn't coming out tonight and asked him to drop off my guests.
When I got to my room, Lucy hurriedly stood up to greet me. She also wore a dance evening gown, and according to her usual "airtight" style of dress, her bare shoulders were covered by an intricately embroidered shawl.
"Sit down, I'm thirsty, it's hot. I took a sip of the water glass: "The dance is full of wine, do you want a glass of water?"
"I don't. Lucy sat down with a smile, shook her head and said, "I'm used to it." β
I sat down across from Lucy and joked, "We've seen each other for a long time!" β
Lucy lowered her eyes: "Don't make fun of Lucy, Lord Governor, please forgive Lucy for her rude last time." β
"Don't blame Amaterasu. I said, "I want him to keep it a secret and not to mention it to anyone." β
"Lucy doesn't blame Amaterasu, in fact, in her heart. I've always treated him like a younger brother. Lucy whispered, "Besides, it's all your men's business." I'm a woman who can't meddle. β
"Those merchants, why are they pushing you to the front?"
"It's to hear from you. When it came to business, Lucy raised her eyes and looked at me: "They have put together a lot of money and want me to ...... Let me meet all your requirements and stay with you as much as possible to get your real thoughts. β
"You agreed?" I smiled, "You don't need to use honorific titles on me, just call me an adult!"
"Yes, my lord, I agreed. Lucy blushed and said, "Because I already recognized the adults just now, and they gave a lot of money." β
"That's right. I nodded and said, "You also know that Young Master Ben is short of money." β
"At Vent, it's something everybody knows. Lucy replied to me, "But the lord is so wise, it will definitely be solved, right?"
I stood up and walked to the window: "Of course, how could this governor not be able to fight these merchants. β
"Yes. β
I turned my head and said, "You're so clever that you should have guessed the identity of the Governor's friend, right?"
Lucy nodded honestly.
"Do you know how?"
"Yes. Lucy bowed her head, "I'll keep this a secret forever." β
"You don't have to be so nervous, there's the tightest defenses, there's magic barriers, and no one knows what we're talking about. I leaned back on the windowsill: "What about the ladies who used to accompany us?"
"It's still there. Lucy spoke, with a hint of worry on her brows: "Two older ones are helping me with the hostel business, and the other two younger ones have been by my side, and I have taught them some manners and have not asked them to do anything." β
I looked down and thought about it.
"Your Excellency. Lucy suddenly stood up and approached, her eyes bravely looking at me: "They are all poor women with rough backgrounds, pure nature, begging adults to ......"
"What are you doing?" I stared at Lucy in some surprise, the expression on her face had changed to pleading, "I didn't say what I was going to do with them." β
"My lord, you just promise Lucy!" may think that I am perfunctory, Lucy bit her lip, tears already flowed from her eyes: "If you promise, I, I will accompany you ......"
Wait, look at her like this, like she didn't plan to accompany the governor in the first place...... Why? You don't want to accompany me?!
"Don't worry, Lucy, I really didn't think about what I wanted to do with them, and the Governor has always kept his word. I took out the handkerchief in my pocket and wiped the tears from her face: "I'm very interested in what you say, why don't you want to accompany me?"
"Please forgive me, I know that I have no right to resist adults, and with my brains and means, I will never be able to resist adults. Lucy bowed her head and said, "But please listen to me, I am willing to serve your lords all my life and be loyal to your lords forever." But please give up the idea of getting my body, please adults. β
Listening to Lucy's words, I was a little stunned, and I forgot to put down the hand holding the handkerchief.
Before she met me, Lucy ran a brothel very dismally, and it was strange that she was able to remain pure and refuse to sell her body even if her life was threatened. After meeting me, after learning who I am, it was like tonight, she should be happy to give herself to me...... How, how could this be?
But what makes me even more puzzling is that I am not angry, not angry at all, I am only confused in my heart.
"You know what. I lifted Lucy's chin, "Lucy, after I became a nobleman, you were the first person to ask me to give up something, and a lady." β
Lucy looked at me in equal amazement.
"You rejected me, rejected a governor and a god knight, according to my usual character, I should have slapped you twice in shame, and then stripped you naked and threw it on the bed......" Speaking of this, I couldn't help but shake my head in confusion: "But now, Young Master Ben is not angry at all now!"
At this time, a smile suddenly appeared on Lucy's face - (To be continued......)