Chapter 141: Happy New Year
An Li asked the guard at the door to shout, and it didn't take long for the housekeeper to come out to greet her.
Phil didn't tell the Bulva family in advance that he was coming directly to borrow it now, which seemed abrupt, but in fact it was not.
The French aristocracy was still very fond of this sudden communion.
On the one hand, it is troublesome to deliver letters, and on the other hand, the nobles may not be literate, and if you write to some nobles who do not read, he will think that you are humiliating him.
Raya and Bulva had a good relationship with their ancestors, and it was not unusual to go to each other's house to borrow it.
Especially now that Fei'er's fame is not small, the purpose of this trip to Paris is to think about it.
Without hesitation, the butler welcomed them into the mansion.
"Butler, who's at home now." Fei'er looked dignified in a black dress, "Is Milton at home?" β
"Now only Milton's wife is at home, Young Master Milton is out, I will arrange someone to inform the young master later."
"Don't worry, help introduce my brother's wife, I haven't seen it yet."
"Yes, Miss Raya."
Entering the mansion, Fei'er and the others were greeted into a grand hall with ornate decorations hanging high from the ceiling, a spacious hall covered with carpets, and frescoes depicting historical events and portraits of noble ancestors.
The mansion features multiple bedrooms, a living room and a banquet hall.
Xu Siling swept his eyes and couldn't help but praise.
It is worthy of a noble mansion built on the Γle Louise in Paris, which is called luxury, which makes his hands itch a little, and he has the urge to go along with something.
The housekeeper knew that the relationship between the two families was cordial, and took the lead in arranging for Fei'er's servants to carry their luggage to the guest bedroom to settle down, and Xu Siling and An Li followed Fei'er to the meeting hall.
Milton's wife soon appeared, also dressed in a gown, but in a significantly better style than what Phil was wearing, dressed in a fancy way, and no more than fifteen years old.
However, medieval women grew quickly, and Lady Milton looked much more mature than Phil.
"I've heard Milton say he has a younger sister in Raya Town, and today I finally had a chance to meet him."
Mrs. Milton was very talkative, at least the enthusiasm did not seem fake, and it was difficult to say that it was boring to stay at home alone, and now that there was a girl at home, at least there was much to do.
"Madame Bourva, sorry to bother, I have an urgent matter in Paris, and many places have not been arranged, so I have to excuse myself to bother for a while."
"Don't be so polite, just treat this as your home."
Mrs. Milton kindly pulled Phil to sit down, and then arranged for the servants to fetch tea and refreshments.
The housekeeper also motioned for Xu Siling and An Li to go out at this time.
After coming out, at the door of the meeting hall, the housekeeper looked at An Li and hesitated to ask tentatively.
"You're Lord Siling?"
"He's, I'm not." An Li said with a smile.
"Alright, knight, come with me."
An Li was not surprised, and stood calmly at the door of the meeting hall.
After leaving with the housekeeper, Xu Siling asked a little strangely.
"Is there something going on?"
The butler said bluntly: "I'm sorry, I didn't know if you were Miss Raya's Banner Knight, and I didn't know until I asked the servant just now." In this case, your accommodation cannot be arranged outside like a guard, so I have set you up a small room on the first floor, I hope you don't mind. β
Xu Siling nodded and woke up, and he didn't blame the housekeeper for looking away.
An Li has always worn armor very well, but he is troublesome, so he has not worn armor, but has been wearing a leather armor suit perfunctory.
In the eyes of the housekeeper, he naturally thinks that An Li is a knight, but he is not.
There is no knight who is more poorly dressed than a guard.
Follow the butler's steps to the guest bedroom on the first floor.
It's not a lot of space and can be fully decorated.
The guest bedroom is furnished with silk and silk bedding, the bed is decorated with gold embroidery, and the living room is furnished with intricately carved furniture and a metal dining table with sculptures and jewelry.
There was also a faint smell of spices in the house.
The house where Xu Siling lives in the manor is already very good, at least it can beat 90% of normal people in the Middle Ages, after all, normal farmers don't even have beds, and they all sleep with horses.
I didn't expect that compared with the hereditary aristocracy, the gap was still too large.
"Lord Siling, if you need anything, feel free to tell the servant, or mention it to me."
"Thank you."
"Where the obligation lies."
Xu Siling's luggage had been placed by the servants, and the armor suit and weapons were all placed aside.
If nothing else, there will definitely be a dinner party in the evening, and it is now noon, and it is still a long time away.
Xu Siling decided to listen to Fei'er and go out for a walk to soak up the atmosphere of medieval Paris.
He took off the leather armor suit on his body, and then changed into a clean and close-fitting brocade robe, which was a lot more casual.
You can go out without armor, but you still need a two-handed sword.
Passing by the meeting hall leisurely, An Li stood at the door bored, seeing Xu Siling raising her eyebrows, obviously wanting to play with Xu Siling.
Xu Siling listened to the sound of girls laughing in the meeting hall, and it seemed that they were chatting happily.
"Xu, I'm going out."
"Why, you want to go out too."
"Last time I came to Paris, I had important things to do, and I didn't have time to go shopping." An Li rubbed her head, "I want to go with you, but if there is no one around Miss Raya, it won't work." β
"Do you want to buy anything, I'll take a look at it for you."
An Li's eyes lit up: "Is it okay?" β
"You say."
"Help me buy a better saddle, and if you can do it, customize a set for me."
Xu Siling couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "Don't you like to ride a horse, why do you give it such good equipment." β
"Lately it's been obedient."
"Then I'll show you it."
"If you want money, I'll give it to you when I go back to Raya Town."
"Let's talk about it."
Xu Siling left An Li and came to the courtyard.
The residence of the Counts of Bourva, which also has a private garden in which leafy trees and flowers sway.
In general, this mansion is luxurious and magnificent, and Xu Siling likes it very much.
If you have a chance, you have to build your own mansion in Raya Town.
When he found Anli's horse, he took it out and jumped up, and he patted the horse to soothe him.
"Give me some face, don't throw me off like your master, there are many people in Paris."
Xu Siling is naturally joking, he is a master of riding, and he has basically been trained to ride a horse immediately after riding, even if An Li's horse temperament is fierce, it is unrealistic to dump him.
"Let's go, your master will give you a whole set of beautiful clothes."
According to Phil, there are two of the best markets in Paris to the east of the Γle de Louise.
Xu Siling had no inclination, and walked towards the east at will, walked straight through the street for a long time, and came to the St. Garrous Market first.
St. Garroe's Market is located in a wide square on the Γle de Louise, surrounded by stone buildings and medieval-style houses.
Despite the impact of the Black Death, the market still presents a lively and noisy scene.
Pedestrians appear to be from all walks of life.
The market is lined with stalls displaying a wide variety of goods.
The stalls are filled with flowers, vegetables, spices, dried goods, meat, and other foods.
Dressed in brightly coloured clothes, vendors greet customers and shout out their wares in loud voices.
The atmosphere of the market is vibrant, with sounds and aromas, and people talk to each other, bustle with each other, exchange shopping tips and rumors.
Xu Siling led the horse forward, compared to the market in Raya Town, St. Garro's Market is more lively, and sells more kinds of things than Raya Town.
It's a pity that the things sold in the roadside stalls are relatively miscellaneous, and they don't fit into Xu Siling's eyes.
He walked towards the shops on the street of the market.
Soon he found a blacksmith shop.
Usually the blacksmith shop doesn't sell things like saddles and horse clothes, at most a horseshoe, but Xu Siling was bored and bored, so he went in and asked, but he didn't expect it to be sold.
Xu Siling immediately placed a brand new saddle for An Li's horse, and the horse clothes were also simple, just take the ready-made horse clothes and embroider them.
Fortunately, An Li's saddle bag had a worn Raya town burqa, and Xu Siling asked them to embroider it according to this coat of arms.
Although he didn't know what color and type of horse clothes An Li liked, he still chose a gray and black horse coat according to his own preferences.
When the search for death came, they changed the horseshoe together.
Xu Siling patted the horse's body and shook his head teasingly.
"I've never been so nice to my horse, you're so good."
After paying the deposit and the horses staying in the blacksmith shop, Xu Siling then walked towards the shop.
After a long stroll, he was caught by the tavern in the market.
The market tavern is located on the street, with stone walls and old wooden structures creating a strong atmosphere, and wooden doors are open.
Xu Siling stepped forward.
The hall inside the tavern is spacious and bright, with carefully carved wood covering the walls and floor, and long tables and benches lined up along the sides to accommodate people of all different backgrounds.
The pub's bar counter is filled with barrels, bottles, and flasks.
The bartender stands behind the bar, expertly pouring drinks and satisfying the drinking needs of customers.
As Xu Siling can see, the tavern offers a variety of different beverage options, including wine, beer and mead.
Hides and weapons hang from the walls, showing the wildness and grandeur of the tavern, and lanterns hang from the wooden girders to give the tavern a soft light.
The tantalizing aroma of food wafts through the tavern, and the smell of grilled, roasted meats and spices from the kitchen permeates the space.
In addition, the tavern has a small stage on which drunk passers-by shout and sing alone.
Xu Siling has been in this world for so long, and he has never drunk in a tavern.
Because of his identity, he never had the opportunity to drink in a tavern in Raya Town.
It's okay now, but he's too lazy to go, every time he goes to Raya Town, he has to be treated like a monkey.
Especially if he appears in the tavern, it will affect the atmosphere of other people's drinking.
Now come to a place where no one knows you, and think about the charm of a medieval tavern.
Xu Siling came to the bar and sat down directly, and the bartender stepped forward to ask.
"Drink something, sir."
"Mead."
The bartender looked up at Xu Siling, and felt that his face was unfamiliar: "6 copper coins." β
It's not cheap.
Xu Siling silently paid for it, and the bartender hurriedly brought him a cup to pour wine.
Looking at the mead in the cup, he looked at it carefully.
The mead is amber in color and looks sparkling and full of seductive liquor.
He took a sip and was the first to feel the rich aroma of honey, which was fragrant and charming, exuding a sweet scent.
Xu Siling gently sipped the aftertaste, and the wine exudes a warm, silky texture on the tip of the tongue.
The taste of the mead is definitely rich in honey sweetness, but it is not too sweet, but the unique aroma of honey is felt, and there are some subtle acidity and bitterness, which impresses Xu Siling.
In particular, Xu Siling also tasted that some cinnamon and orange peel were added to the bee wine, which added a lot of complexity and layering.
These condiments give the wine some subtle aromas and flavors, such as the freshness of orange peel and the sweetness of cinnamon.
Xu Siling used to drink a lot of wine, but this mead made him nostalgic.
"Have there been any rumours in Paris lately?" Xu Siling casually accosted the bartender.
"There are rumors in Paris every day, it depends on what the gentleman is curious about."
"The royal family, the aristocracy."
"Sir wants to hear the important or not."
Xu Siling raised his eyebrows and realized: "How much does it cost to matter." β
"Ten copper coins."
Xu Siling didn't think too much, and just when he was about to pay for it, a man suddenly sat next to him.
The person sitting down obviously heard the conversation between Xu Siling and the bartender, and laughed heroically.
"You guy, you just want to make a lot of money from people when you first come to Paris, right? When is the news of the royal family also valuable, you tell me, what valuable royal news you have gotten. β
The man who spoke had a righteous look on his face, clearly angry at the bartender's behavior.
The man's head was high, his thick brown hair was spread out, and his dark green eyes radiated a light of firm justice.
His face was handsome and straight, with slender lines, full of fortitude and determination, and his skin was deep bronzed, and the traces of hard work and brave experience were engraved on his face like tattoos.
He was dressed in aristocratic attire, and he also carried a two-handed sword at his waist.
"I'm sorry, sir."
The bartender looked at the person who spoke, was a little panicked, and hurriedly bowed his head and left.
"This gentleman, you have only been in Paris for a short time, and this is the first time I have seen you in this tavern."
"It's true that I haven't been in Paris for a long time." Stretching out his hand not to hit the smiling person, not to mention that others also helped him, Xu Siling smiled and said, "Thank you just now." β
"It's okay, it's a small thing." The man waved his hand casually, but said curiously: "You seem to care about the affairs of the royal family, why don't you ask me, I know more." β
Xu Siling couldn't help but raise his eyebrows vigilantly, the person in front of him spoke in an orderly and calm manner, especially when he looked about the same age, he was about the same as him, could it be a nobleman in Paris?
"Eh, don't be nervous, I'm just curious. For the sake of the noble courtesy and graceful manners of the knight, I will respect you, and if you don't want to say it, I won't force it. The man patted his head and realized, "Oh yes, I haven't introduced myself yet." β
"I'm John De, just call me John. To tell you the truth, I was just attracted by the two-handed sword at your waist, and your aristocratic style customized two-handed sword is basically only equipped by knights, so sir, you are also a knight, right. β
Xu Siling was about to take a sip of mead to cover up his embarrassment, but when he heard the name, he almost took a sip of mead on the bar.
John de Valois?
John II? (End of chapter)