It’s no wonder that everyone is jealous, because territory is so difficult to obtain.
Some of their families have received baronetcy for more than a hundred years, but their family territory has never increased.
Nalant is so young, but he is flying through the sky like a flying horse, sitting directly on two baronies. Anyone who sees this will feel jealous in his heart.
Fortunately, everyone was jealous of Narant's abilities, but they also knew that Narant deserved it, so they didn't feel dissatisfied. They just felt slightly that Bernard was too kind to Narant.
!
Bernard had already known that everyone would have such a reaction, so he did not hesitate to inform everyone in detail about what happened in the palace. This was also to appease everyone's hearts.
Otherwise, he would not be worried about few but about inequality. If Bernard was too partial, some of his vassals would definitely be dissatisfied.
Bernard changed his expression and looked at Nalant with some seriousness, preparing to start the canonization ceremony.
"Sir Narant!"
"My Lord Earl, my subordinates are here!" Upon seeing this, Nalant knew what needed to be done. He immediately took a step forward and then half-knelt on one knee on the ground.
Although I am not used to such etiquette, this is the etiquette that must be performed when a noble knight is awarded the title. Even in the twenty-first century, some Western countries still follow it.
Thinking about it this way, Nalant felt much better.
In addition, this Bernard is Stella's father and may become her father-in-law. Kneeling down on one knee once will not be considered a loss of status.
"Narant Berwick, in view of your heroic performance on the battlefield of the Autumn Campaign, I, Bernard Tulip, hereby officially canonize you as a vassal baron of the glorious Tulip family!"
As he spoke, Bernard drew out the long sword from his waist and held it diagonally at his side.
"Thank you, Lord Earl, for the reward. My subordinate Nalant Berwick will definitely remember the spirit of chivalry, bravely face powerful enemies, be loyal to his friends, and go through fire and water for the safety of the Tulip Territory!"
"Very good! The God of Glory has witnessed your oath, and may it favor you and defeat all evil enemies!" Bernard nodded with satisfaction, and then tapped Nalant's shoulder with the tip of his sword.
After tapping the tip of the sword lightly and returning the sword to its sheath, Bernard said kindly, "Get up, Baron Narante!"
"Yes, Lord Earl!" Nalant stood up immediately.
At this moment, he Narant finally became a baron.
Although he is still a minor noble, he has hereditary rights, and he no longer has to worry about his busy work being in vain for a hundred years.
"Congratulations! Nalant!" At this time, Stella could not hide her joy and congratulated Nalant.
"Congratulations, Baron Nalant!" A group of nobles below also sent their congratulations.
"Thank you everyone!" Nalant first smiled and nodded at Stella, and then responded to everyone in the audience.
"Narant, regarding the fiefdom, I will ask the butler to give you the contract after the banquet is over!" Bernard continued to speak after the congratulations gradually faded.
"Yes, Lord Earl, thank you for your reward!" Nalant stood up straight and saluted respectfully again.
After a pause, seeing that he had obtained his title and fief, he said: "My lord, I will go down first!"
"Don't worry, Nalant, I still have something to do with you!" Bernard waved his hand to stop him from leaving the stage.
"Huh? Is there anything else about me?" Nalant was stunned, "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!"
The nobles below were also curious when they saw this, and they all stretched out their ears to hear what the Earl had to say.
Bernard didn't let everyone wait any longer and immediately said with a smile: "Everyone knows that in the first half of this year, I selected a group of vassal second sons to participate in a competition to manage the territory!"
"As for this competition, there is actually a rumor that I, Bernard, am choosing a husband for Stella!"
"Although I have not personally confirmed it in the past, I can tell you now that this rumor is true because I deliberately spread it!"
"It's true! But what is the count planning to do when he says this?"
Suddenly, all the little nobles began to speculate.
Nalant also paused in his heart, a little thoughtful.
Immediately, he rolled his eyes and couldn't help but glance at Stella beside him.
At this moment, Stella's face was red with embarrassment and she did not dare to look at him.
Nalant's heart trembled again.
At this time, Bernard's words came again: "According to the original plan, the selection of a husband will need to wait for the performance of the second sons to be judged three years later before making a decision!"
"But now it seems that the plan can no longer keep up with the changes!"
"Narant, as one of several second sons, his achievements have completely surpassed the other second sons, and the other second sons may not be able to achieve his current achievements in three years."
"More importantly, because of Nalant's excellence, my daughter, our tulip flower, has already chosen the person she likes! And this person is Baron Nalant..."
"So, I decided that although the original competition will continue, the other second sons can still compete for the position of baron."
"But regarding Stella's marriage, I am going to announce the result in advance, that is, let Nalant become my Bernard's son-in-law and marry Stella!"
Wow!
"Sure... sure enough!" Nalant's heart skipped a beat.
He never dreamed that his engagement with Stella would come so quickly.
Of course, he had ignored his own excellence, that's why he felt so sudden.
With his current abilities, any great nobleman would not hesitate to take him under his wing.
Bernard had this consideration in mind, so he directly speeded up.
After all, Bernard could clearly see his daughter's relationship with Nalant.
"Is this... is this true? Nalant can actually marry Miss Stella!"
"Oh my god, this Narant is so lucky!"
In an instant, the nobles below started buzzing like bees just emerging from the nest.
I originally thought that Nalant's acquisition of the baronetcy and fief was the highlight, but now I realize that the real highlight lies behind this.
Stella is the heir to the count and the next generation of Earl Tulip.
If Nalant married him, would the title and territory still matter?
Well, although it's a little bit important, after all, it's about him.
However, when he and Stella's child is born and inherits the title, what is the difference between the Tulip Territory and the Storm Territory?
In this way, Narante advanced from the second son to the ranks of the earl noble family just by relying on his own generation. Such an achievement may not be achieved by other nobles for seven or eight generations.
"Narant!" After a moment, Bernard stretched out his hand to suppress the discussion of the nobles and looked at Narant, who was still in a daze.
"Uncle...Your Excellency, your subordinates are here!"
"I have already discussed with your father Andrew before, and we have agreed on your marriage to Stella tonight. As for the wedding, it can be held after you complete the recruitment order. What do you think?"
"I……"
Narant finally understood why his father was so excited after following Bernard into the hall.
It turned out to be a 'damn' arranged marriage, and the engagement was negotiated without even knowing it!
Also, what happened to Andrew’s previous statement, ‘Wearing this dress will not embarrass Stella!’ has also been explained.