Chapter 28 Mathil's Visit, Knights of the Round Table, Afternoon Tea
For more than a month after that, Moriarty had been managing some of the daily affairs of Ivy Manor and the Ensberg family alone.
The aftermath of the bandit invasion gradually subsided and began to be forgotten as midsummer slowly faded away.
As expected by Viscount Salk, Viscount McLellan, who missed the big bandit-suppression drama, paid a rare visit to his old rival and actively took over the task of hunting down the female thief who slipped through the net. Unfortunately, regardless of McLean,
Afterwards, Viscount Lun cast a dragnet, but never caught a corner of the girl's robe. At his wits' end, the Viscount, who felt that he had lost face, had to take out a large sum of gold coins and offer a reward for the capture of the fugitive.
As for Sir Luo Yanta, who hurriedly returned to his family to recuperate, there was no news afterward, and he seemed to have disappeared. On the contrary, Lord Luo Yanta, who rushed back from the royal capital of Standwell to deal with the aftermath, was said to have been furious.
He went straight to Windsor Castle and demanded that all the captured thieves be executed. However, Viscount Salk has not made any clear response to this so far. He only replied to Lord Luo Yanta and must wait until he discussed with other nobles in the county before making a final decision.
After all, this victory was a victory for the entire Kent County coalition. As the only ones who were rescued, the Luo Yanta family had little say after the war.
Moriarty had heard all of the above and ignored it. Whether it was the overt and covert fights between the two viscounts or the various gossips circulating among the nobles, they could not arouse the slightest interest in him.
According to his own established policy, Moriarty's daily life still proceeds in an orderly manner within the triangle of physical training, self-study of magic, and handling of family affairs.
The only thing that worries Moriarty is that the Baron has not returned to Ruhr County, which is really strange. However, Hugo sent people to Ruhr County several times to deliver messages, and the messengers who came back afterwards claimed that everything was fine with the Baron.
, nothing unusual. As for the reason for the Baron's delay in returning, it is completely impossible to explain.
"That's all, father can come back whenever he wants. There haven't been any major events in the family recently, and it's rare for father to have a long vacation." Since he couldn't get exact information, Moriarty decided not to dwell too much on this matter.
Tangled.
"Yes, Master." Seeing that Moriarty didn't want to take any more care, Hugo, as a butler, would naturally not violate his duties easily.
"Hugo, have everything been arranged in the manor? Miss Salk should arrive tomorrow." With the advent of autumn, Ivy Manor has also entered the most beautiful time of the year.
In order to fulfill his promise, Moriarty sent a formal invitation letter to Windsor Castle a week ago, and immediately received confirmation feedback from the Salk Pearl.
"Everything is ready." The old butler with rich experience smiled slightly, as if he was deeply proud that his young master could invite the young lady of the Salk family.
"That's good." Moriarty nodded. Naturally, he could read a certain meaning behind Hugo's smile, but he was unwilling to explain more. Anyway, the county had begun to semi-publicly circulate the news about Ensberg.
There were rumors about the relationship between the young master of the family and the young lady of the Salk family, and what was even more strange was that Viscount Salk did not angrily jump out to refute the rumors, so Moriarty, as the person involved, did not bother to pay attention to it. Anyway, in the end, he suffered a loss.
It will never be him.
In the afternoon of the second day, accompanied by the bright sun, an exquisite carriage inlaid with the Salk family crest, pulled by a majestic white Hanoverian horse, slowly drove into the gate of Ivy Manor. And the order was made.
What surprised Moriarty was that in addition to a maid, two nannies, and a team of fully armed guards, the Knight of the Round Table, Charlie, accompanied the girl directly to Ensberg's territory as the captain of the guard.
"We sincerely welcome you, beautiful Salk Pearl. Your arrival has eclipsed the autumn fragrance in the garden." According to aristocratic etiquette, Moriarty personally stepped forward to open the car door for Mathil and welcomed her out of the car.
, then took the delicate left hand from him, and gently kissed the back of his hand through the delicate white lace gloves.
"Haha, I'm also very happy to be a guest at the Ivy. Moriarty, your compliments are always so happy." Listening to Moriarty's generous compliments, Mathil smiled softly, looking very happy.
Joy: "It's so beautiful here. It's even more beautiful than the legend says."
Mathil happily looked around at the beautiful scenery around the huge lawn, intoxicated by it.
"Welcome, distinguished Lord Charlie." After greeting Mathil, Moriarty immediately looked solemn, turned around and saluted the high-ranking knight, his words were concise and powerful.
As a Knight of the Round Table, Charlie truly deserves to be called Your Excellency. Even in the royal capital of Standwell, the Knights of the Round Table can hold their heads high enough to enter and leave the royal court and are treated with great courtesy. Not to mention that the "Spear of the Dawn" has a considerable possibility
Aiming for the crown of the temple.
"Welcome, sir." On the side, Hamilton, who rushed over after hearing the news, knelt down on one knee and gave the other party a standard knight's salute.
"It's also my honor." Charlie nodded slightly to Moriarty, then stretched out his arm and put it on Hamilton's shoulder, pressing it lightly.
"Matile, let's go in. After a long journey, you must be a little tired. Why not take a rest first." Sensing Charlie's kindness, Moriarty smiled slightly, and then returned to Mathil's side.
suggested.
"Okay. Uncle Charlie, come too. I heard that the afternoon tea at 'Ivy' is very famous." Mathil turned around and greeted the Knights of the Round Table very considerately, and then took the lead under the leadership of Hugo.
We walked down the white stone steps of the main building.
"Okay." Although it was obvious that Mr. Charlie was extremely disinterested in afternoon tea, he still nodded with a doting smile.
So, with Moriarty and Mathil in front, and Hamilton and Charlie behind, they slowly walked into the main building.
In the living room, sumptuous refreshments have been prepared. At the same time, flowers carefully picked in groups are cleverly decorated in every corner of the living room, matching and complementing the original exquisite oil paintings and sculptures in the hall.
"Wow, Uncle Charlie, look, it's Rembrandt's "Black Tulips"! Ah, this is Zuo Xiao's "Siren"... Oh my god, what did I see? It turned out to be Master Peacocksky's sculpture masterpiece "Arabia"
"The Hymn of Duvero." As soon as she entered the living room, Mathil was deeply shocked by the rich collection of the Ensberg family. She looked around all the time and made uncontrollable admiration from time to time.
"Haha, Mathil, please sit down first, we have plenty of time." Moriarty looked at the girl's excitement with a smile, but was not surprised.
"Okay, okay." Mathil smiled cutely at Moriarty, then walked to a sofa next to him and sat down on the sofa with lingering eyes.
"Master, would you like to serve tea?" The old butler asked softly from the side.
"Okay, serve rose tea to me and Miss Salk, and Sir Charlie and Hamilton... serve Lester black tea, something with a stronger taste." Moriarty thought for a moment and said.
"yes."
Immediately, Hugo whispered a few instructions to the servants who were already waiting. Soon, the maid carefully carried the tea tray and delivered four cups of afternoon tea to the four of them.
"Martial, please use it." Moriarty said with a smile.
"Hmm... What a fragrant rose tea. The taste is so unique. When you sip it, it's like flowers blooming on the tip of your tongue. Ah, it's so wonderful." Just take a small sip of Salk Pearl.
Her slender eyebrows straightened out immediately, and her beautiful eyes were as moist as water: "Tell me, Moriarty, how did you do this?"
"It's very simple. Just brew fresh rose petals with clear spring water of suitable temperature." Moriarty replied with a faint smile.
"But that's not right. Windsor Castle also has rose tea, but it doesn't taste like this." Mathil looked at Moriarty doubtfully, then pouted her pink lips and said pretending to be angry: "Are you going to keep it a secret from me?
,Sir Ensborg?”
"Haha, dear Mathil, I'm not lying to you." Looking at the beautiful girl's coquettish appearance, Moriarty quickly added: "It's just that the rose petals used here cannot be found outside.
.”
"Oh? What kind of rose is so precious?" Upon hearing this, Mathile immediately opened her eyes curiously.
"It's a magic rose." Moriarty said
"Magic rose? Is it like the flower you gave me last time?" Mathil asked.
"Not entirely." Moriarty shook his head, picked up his tea cup, took a sip, and then continued: "As you know, my mother is a mage. During her lifetime, she opened a new plant in the manor.
We created a small magical garden and planted some exotic flowers and plants in it. The rose petals used here were taken from that magical garden, so the tea brewed is naturally different from ordinary flower tea."
"Oh, it turns out to be Mrs. Ensberg's Magic Flower Garden." Salk Pearl nodded in realization, then thought about it, and carefully asked Moriarty: "Although I know this request may be a bit excessive, but Moriarty
Mathilde, I still can't help but want to see that magical flower garden. Is this okay?" After saying that, Mathilde's watery eyes lowered slightly, and she folded her hands on her chest, which looked very similar.
A kitten hoping for a ball of wool.
"Well...okay." Moriarty smiled secretly and nodded in agreement.
"Ah, great!" Upon hearing that her request would be fulfilled, the girl jumped up from the sofa with joy and almost danced on the carpet in the living room.
"Okay, Uncle Charlie, you can have tea and snacks here. I'll go visit the flower garden first." Immediately, Mathil grabbed Moriarty's hand and dragged him up from the sofa.
, while grinning at the Knights of the Round Table.
"Okay, no problem. I like the tea here." Charlie seemed to be unexpectedly satisfied with the heavy-flavored Lester black tea and was ready to continue refilling the cup.
"Lewis, Sir Charlie, I'd like to ask you to entertain me." Moriarty said to Hamilton on the other side.
"Yes, Sir." Hamilton smiled.
"Okay, Moriarty, let's go quickly, or it will get dark soon."
At Mathil's urging, Moriarty could only smile apologetically, and then led the girl out of the living room and walked deeper into the manor behind the main building.
Charlie and Hamilton were left sitting there, looking at each other and smiling.
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It's strange that a whole day has passed, and the new book index of "The Country of Heroes" has not changed.
Is it possible that everyone is dissatisfied with the two newly published chapters by a certain elephant? Or is it because the book is too poor?
