Chapter 31 Farewell, The Viscount's Kindness, The Flower House
On a new day, the sun rises as usual. The servants of the manor get up very early to prepare fresh and delicious breakfast for the master and guests.
However, at the breakfast meeting, when Baron Ensberg publicly announced his plan to marry Dame Farashia and the news that Moriarty was about to leave the Ivy and go to Bracada to study, the entire Swan Hall
It was quiet and only the sound of breathing was left. Everyone's eyes glanced back and forth on the faces of the Baron, Moriarty, and Miss Farasha, but no one dared to speak first to respond.
Whether it is the marriage between a baron and the daughter of a viscount from another province, or whether Moriarty, the first heir to the family, leaves the Ivy League, it is a huge change even for Kent County, let alone everyone present.
Everyone is one of Ensberg's "people", and their own interests have long been tightly tied to the interests of the entire Ensberg family, and it is difficult to separate them. Therefore, in the face of such sudden changes, no matter how smart and intelligent people are, it is inevitable that they will have some doubts.
I was at a loss and didn't know what to say.
"Congratulations, Lord Baron." The first person to break the silence was Salk Pearl. She was the most "neutral" of everyone present, so she was the least concerned.
"Thank you, Mathiere." The baron smiled lightly, as if he had everything in mind.
"Congratulations, Lord Baron; Congratulations, Miss Farasha." With Mathil's words, the vassals of the Ensberg family then sent congratulations and blessings to the baron and the future bride. However,
, judging from the unnatural facial expressions of everyone, it is obvious that they have not been able to completely turn the corner.
Moriarty stood alone, a little far away from the Baron and the Dame, with a calm expression, carefree and joyless. It was not until all the guests came forward to wish the Baron that Moriarty coughed lightly.
With a sound, take a step forward.
Immediately, the Swan Hall returned to silence.
"Due to my personal studies, I am about to leave Erathia and go to Bracada. Maybe I won't be able to see you again for a long time. Here, I would like to take this wine to thank you for your continued support of me.
And help. Thank you." With that, Moriarty raised the white wine glass in his hand high.
"I wish you a safe journey!" Immediately, everyone in the hall raised their wine glasses.
"Ensberg, built to last forever! Thank you!" After drinking the wine in the glass, Moriarty took a deep breath, put down the glass, bowed lightly to his father, and walked out of the Swan Hall.
At noon that day, Moriarty left Ivy Manor alone in a carriage and headed to Shell Villa near Yate Town to prepare for a study tour a month later. At the same time, Miss Salk thanked Ensbo.
After receiving the warm hospitality of the Gerard family, he returned to Windsor Castle under the escort of the Knights of the Round Table. As for the other guests, they also left in a hurry.
"My dear, it seems to have become deserted all of a sudden." Standing on the steps of the main building of the manor, looking at the many figures leaving one after another, Miss Farasha held the baron's arm and whispered.
Obviously, in just one morning, the vassals of the Ensberg family could not immediately digest the reality that the Dame was about to take over the Ivy League, and the blessings they sent were more of a superficial and official document.
"Don't worry about anything, Hannah, everything is fine." The baron lowered his head and looked at his fiancée's fair face and beautiful bun, and said with a slight smile.
"Well, I believe that's the case." Miss Farasha also smiled lightly, rested her head gently on the Baron's shoulder, and said no more.
Sitting on the carriage, Moriarty looked out the window at the farms and fields that continued to drive backwards, silently.
In his hand, the letter from Viscount Salk was unfolded again, dancing up and down in the breeze blowing in from the window.
"If ivy cannot live in it, Windsor Castle is ready to fall."
The Viscount's letter was very short, with just a few words, but Moriarty read it countless times.
Obviously, the well-informed old man had already known about Baron Ensberg's marriage plan in advance from certain channels, and immediately sent Moriarty such a letter similar to a solicitation letter.
Could it be that Viscount Salk really cherished his talent so much? Or was he taking action because he sensed his daughter's emotions that were not difficult to guess? Or even just the old man's generous help?
"I'm afraid not." Moriarty's eyes slowly scanned the golden letter paper again, and he slowly shook his head.
From a certain perspective, the aristocratic life is the political life, and the two are interconnected and unified.
As a powerful viscount who is expected to win the crown of Kent County, the old man has no reason to offend a strong ally like Ensberg for a young man who is about to lose his family inheritance. Once Moriarty is really abandoned by the Ivy,
And Windsor Castle openly accommodated him, which was no less than Salk's declaration of war against Ensberg.
Therefore, no matter how favorable the Viscount was to Moriarty, even if the Salk Pearl publicly declared that he would not marry anyone other than Moriarty, it would never affect the old man's political judgment.
Therefore, after thinking for a long time, the only conclusion Moriarty could draw was that Viscount Salk was wary of the Ensberg family, which had grown rapidly in strength after marrying provincial nobles, and had begun to prepare for what might happen in the future.
Prepare for unexpected events. As for Moriarty, he has become an important chess piece in the old man's eyes that can counter the opponent. After all, Moriarty, who has been the sole heir of the Ensberg family since he was a child, was unfortunately expelled mercilessly by the baron.
Although he has joined the family, his influence on the Ensberg system is still inestimable. In fact, if things change one day, Moriarty may become the perfect excuse and banner for the Viscount to directly intervene in the internal affairs of the Ensberg family.
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"Nobles, this is nobility." Moriarty shook his head and sighed.
However, for Moriarty, neither the Ivy nor Windsor Castle is his goal. Only the snowy mountains and ice fields of Bracada are the real first stop of his new life.
Therefore, even if the Viscount's letter is a hundred times more moving, it will just be dismissed as Noda's anger.
At nightfall, the carriage finally arrived at the Shell Villa after a long journey.
Shell Villa is a two-story white building with a unique style, located on a hill. At the foot of the hill is the town of Yate, an important commercial town in Kent, and the trading center of the Ensberg family. Although it is adjacent to the prosperous Yate
town, but because it is built on a mountain outside the town, and the access up there is not easy, the mid-level area where the villa is located is sparsely populated and has a quiet environment.
It is said that Moriarty's mother personally designed the villa when it was built five years ago. The shape of the villa resembles a half-open and half-closed white oyster, so it was named Shell Villa.
Moriarty stepped out of the carriage and was immediately greeted by two servants, a man and a woman.
Because the Shell Villa has always been used only for vacation and rest for the Ensberg family, there are not many servants waiting here on weekdays. In addition, Moriarty's mother has passed away, and the Shell Villa was sealed for a time. Only this morning we received
After receiving an urgent order from Ivy, servants came up from Art Town to clean up and arrange everything. Finally, everything was arranged before Moriarty arrived. And according to the direct instructions of the old butler, there were already cooks, maids, and male servants on duty.
Nearly ten people inside settled in the Shell Villa to serve Moriarty's daily life.
"Welcome, Master Moriarty." Under the leadership of the villa butler, all the servants stood in front of the villa door and saluted Moriarty respectfully.
"Well, send the dinner to the study. Let's talk about the other things tomorrow." Moriarty nodded slightly, then entered the study of the villa under the leadership of the villa housekeeper, and did not come out again all night.
As the news that Baron Ensborg was about to get married and that Moriarty was about to leave spread rapidly in Kent County, almost the entire county's nobles and nobles had been talking about these two "big events" enthusiastically for some time. For outsiders
For insiders, the "wonderful changes" at the core of the Ensberg family can be said to be the biggest news that has happened in Kent County in recent years besides the burglary incident; for insiders, the emergence of the new mistress of Ivy and the original family
The marginalization of the heir, Moriarty, is closely related to the vested interests of himself and his family. No matter how you study or analyze it, it cannot be overstated.
"Martial, what do you think of Hannah Faracha?" In a greenhouse in Windsor Castle, Viscount Salk looked at his daughter who was carefully watering a small rose bush, holding a rose in her hand.
He asked while puffing away at the snow-white meerschaum pipe.
"What else can I do? She's just an aristocratic lady who has committed a nymphomaniac." Mathil replied in a low voice without looking back. Then, her nose wrinkled slightly, she turned around and complained to the old man: "Oh,
Dad, don’t smoke your pipe here, my flowers will be blackened for you."
"Okay, okay." The viscount hurriedly pressed his thumb on the mouth of the bucket to avoid further dissatisfaction from his daughter: "So, you are not optimistic about Ensberg's new marriage?" the old man still asked with a smile.
"It's just a typical political marriage." Mathil seemed to have no interest in the news about the Ensberg family and continued to turn around and tend to her flowers.
"However, our little friend looks like he will be in some trouble. After all, as the old saying goes, by the way, 'If you have a stepmother, you will have a stepfather.' The position of Ensberg's heir will be filled in a few days.
." The Viscount said calmly.
"Maybe. But it seems that Morty already has his own plan." At this time, Matil turned around again and looked at his father seriously.
"I hope so. But there are quite a few people who are waiting for a good show and who plan to add insult to injury." After saying that, the old man shrugged and left the brand new greenhouse.
Mathil was left alone and continued to stand in front of the rose bushes, silent and speechless.
