Longyang Anecdote

"It is said that it is like a huge lizard, with wings and sharp claws, scales on its body, a long snake tail, and fire-breathing mouth. It is the representative of all evils, and the bravest knights of the empire will kill it As a symbol of glory."

"But it didn't hurt the people of the empire, did it, Grandpa Stephen."

"Oh, my stupid Jos, if the dragon comes to hurt us, then the empire will be destroyed in an instant. What the knights have to do is to kill this possibility in the cradle, and hope that the glory of the goddess of light will shine on them, amen." The old man The gatekeeper picked up the cross on his chest and kissed it piously. If he ignored the smell of alcohol in his mouth, Joss would think he was a devout believer.

"Hey, Joss, forget it, let's go back!" The partner who was building the garden behind the castle quietly tugged at his sleeve.

Joss could only take his hand and run away.

Jos's father was the cook in the royal palace. He found a job as a gardener for the 16-year-old Joss in the palace. There is no need to be dragged out to work by his father to pay off his gambling debts.

Unfortunately, all the wages of poor Joss will be taken away by his father immediately, but he can't get a penny. Without money, he can't even escape. Living in the servant's room behind the palace, dealing with flowers and plants that no one in the palace appreciates all day long.

"Hey, Joss, you shouldn't talk like that to that mud-legged man today, you know, he's from the same town as the steward."

Joss shrugged indifferently, and the young and handsome eyebrows were more vivid because of the ridicule in his eyes.

The partner knows that he has a stubborn temper. If it weren't for the fact that all the wages were firmly in the hands of his father, he would have gone to other places with the money. Even if he was wanted, he would not be afraid, and Joss even told him However, "If I have money and can escape from here, I will be considered a thief, so what if I join the mercenary army."

They dare not even think about such a thing. Joss has always spoken out with righteousness and helped many little servants who were bullied by the stewards. Everyone likes him very much and envies his resolute character. Almost everyone thinks that Joss should go to the imperial court. Academy to learn to be a knight.

Because he has a true chivalry.

The butler Simon walked over straight and quickly, but his usual high-spirited posture seemed a little impatient today. In the palace, even if there is a big event, you can't run in the palace. The stability of the servants represents the status of the master. They are trained to be gentlemen. , entertain every noble from afar in a courteous manner.

But what did it matter to him?

Joss shrugged, he was just a dirty gardener.

The steward of the garden greeted him flatteringly, "Mr. Simon, what are your orders?"

Simon looked up and down at the potbellied steward, slightly frowned his gray eyebrows, carefully covered his mouth and nose with his white gloved hands, and said in disgust, "You deal with flowers all day long, I think you should learn how to let yourself Smells like flowers."

The steward immediately blushed.

Simon is a very strict steward. Even though he is not the chief steward of the entire palace, he still has the right to speak among the servants. Under his severe accusations, many servants even trembled in fear.

Joss and the others were happy to see the steward being sluggish. On weekdays, the steward only knows how to domineering, scolding them with women and wine all day long. The happiest thing for the partners who work with Joss is to keep cursing him every night.

Simon gave him a disgusted look, and then looked at the people in the garden. When he saw Joss, his eyes lit up immediately, and he walked over with tall and straight steps.

"You, yes, it's you, what's your name?"

"Good day Mr Simon, my name is Joss."

"Very good." Simon nodded with satisfaction, "Come with me right away."

In this way, Joss and Simon came to the palace inexplicably under the jealous eyes of the garden steward and his companions.

Although he has lived in the palace for a full ten years, this is only the second time he has stepped into the palace. The first time was when his father took him to the palace for an interview with the butler.

Simon's leather shoes touched the marble floor, which was cleaner than the mirror in his room, and made a tapping sound, fast and rhythmic.

He briefly introduced the situation to Joss, "The chef who prepared the food for the senior servants this morning used the overnight bacon for their breakfast, causing many servants to be unable to work due to stomach poisoning, but tonight His Majesty will be at the banquet Many nobles have been invited. This is a grand party. I need you to replace them. Of course there are others. You just need to hold the wine tray and stand in the corner to serve the nobles. Drinks are provided, understand?"

"But, why did you choose me?" Joss didn't understand Simon's eyes very much. How could he have the posture of a high-ranking male servant? He couldn't even maintain a straight back like them all the time.

Simon sighed, "I think the next selection of palace servants should include appearance. It doesn't matter what position you are in."

"..."

Joss thought he was appreciated, but for a long time, because of his face, he suddenly became a little listless.

Simon noticed the change in his mood, and immediately frowned his thick gray-white eyebrows, and said sternly, "I don't want to see your clay-legged appearance in the palace. Remember, a servant should keep his posture upright at all times. If you do If not, I promise, you will be severely punished."

Simon's threat played a certain role. Although Joss was very annoyed by his tone, he had to follow his orders carefully.

After a while, they walked to the room prepared by the servants. Simon opened the door. There were a dozen tall and handsome servants in white shirts, black vests and gold trims standing in the clean and tidy room. Some of them tidied up the carved mirrors. Some of them leaned against the dining table covered with white cloth, chatting and laughing.

As soon as Simon opened the door, everyone looked over curiously.

"Gentlemen, this is the boy who came to replace the footman, Jos."

All the servants nodded to him friendly, and Joston blushed a little, maybe because of their good upbringing, maybe because of the rough sackcloth he was wearing.

"Jeff, I handed him over to you, please be sure to turn him into a qualified servant before the dinner."

A tall man in his late thirties stepped out from among the servants. The years had left a mature demeanor on his face, but he was not vicissitudes. It's not as easy as training/training a puppy."

Simon glared at him because of his unscrupulous attitude, clapped his hands and said, "Okay gentlemen, please get ready."

After speaking, he walked gracefully and quickly disappeared into the corridor.

Joss walked in carelessly, and asked the man who spoke just now, "Hi sir, what do I need to do?"

The man named Jeff walked around him twice with great interest, picked up the glass of red wine on the dining table, and said with a smile, "I have to say, Simon has a very good vision, little guy, you look very good." Beautiful, and has a pair of smart eyes, you know, the little guy who came to me before you was so frightened that he cried."

Jos didn't know what there was to cry about, but he hated the way the footmen looked at him as if they were looking at a monster that had suddenly burst into the city.

"Sir, I'm here to work."

"You're so brave. No one has ever talked to me like that before." Jeff exclaimed, "Okay, okay, we're running out of time, you change your clothes first, let me explain to you what you want do everything."

The high-ranking servants have clothes with very strong fabrics, and even these clothes have been skillfully crafted by the tailors in the palace, which makes the servants more graceful.

With Jeff's guidance, Jos put on his shirt, black vest, and white gloves, and even clean socks and a pair of lambskin shoes.

This makes Joss put it down.

Jeff looked amused, shrugged and said, "This pair of shoes can be given to you, my dear Joss, please put them on now."

Joss felt a little ashamed of his bumpkin behavior and put on his shoes with a blushing face.

Jeff then said, "The two guests who came from afar today are from the far east. They are rich and have countless precious stones and gold. Your Majesty hopes to marry Princess Selena to one of them, so, This dinner is very important."

Joss disagreed, "They exchanged wealth for a princess."

"Jos." Jeff suddenly became stern, and his appearance was [-]% similar to Simon, "I don't want to hear any more ridicules that slander the royal family."

He used jokes to explain what Joss said, which was already giving Joss a break.

"Okay, your task is to stand in the second corner of the banquet hall with a silver plate. If there are guests getting wine, you will serve them. You must move lightly, don't talk, and you don't need to serve noble people at close range, you know? ?”

"Yes."

After Jeff taught all the serving skills, it was almost time for the dinner, and they walked into the banquet hall first to get ready.

Joss had never been to such a splendid place.

A famous band from France played beautiful tunes. In one corner of the banquet hall, a long dining table was filled with exquisite utensils and delicious food. A huge crystal lamp illuminated the banquet hall as bright as daylight above the banquet center.

Every corner is filled with fresh roses with dew, and the whole banquet hall is as dreamy and beautiful as Alice in Wonderland.

The guests came one after another, and the nobles greeted each other in a friendly manner, picked up wine, and talked and laughed elegantly and politely.

Joss dutifully played the role of a tall and straight candlestick. There were unmarried ladies in twos and threes hiding in the corner and talking about the distinguished guests hosted by His Majesty. They covered their mouths with feather fans, their cheeks flushed with shyness, but the topics they talked about became more and more obscene. .

As for the question of whether the honored guest is powerful or not, you can go to peep into his room at night and count him, Joss thought boredly.

The door of the banquet hall was chosen to open at the end of the song, when everyone was quietest.

The crowd suddenly fell silent.

Ah, what a time, Jos thought.

Simon led two tall and straight men into the banquet hall. Joss looked up and couldn't help showing admiration.

Both of them are dressed in neat tuxedos, modifying their tall and strong bodies. The high nose bridge and deep eye sockets make them look more sexy and charming. Joss noticed that their hair is as blond as the glory of the goddess of light. Beamed into a tail and hung behind the head, it is chic and elegant.

Joss noticed that one of their eyes was blue and the other was emerald green, and they were very eye-catching.

At least, it captured the attention of all the women in the banquet hall.

"Hey, little one, you seem to be very interested in me."

At some point, Joss came back to his senses, and saw the man with blue eyes standing in front of him, holding a wine glass, and teasing ambiguously in his ear, "If your butt is smooth and strong enough, I don't mind tonight." Spend the spring night with you, you look very much to my liking."

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