gentleman's servant

"This... this is..." I got up in a hurry, but obviously I couldn't destroy the corpse.

I took these books privately, without asking the baron beforehand.

Instead of blaming me, the Baron took the book and said, "Principia Mathematica of Natural Philosophy..., wow... do you understand? I didn't expect..."

"No, no." I shook my hand hastily: "I don't understand...I'm just looking."

The Baron sat down on a sofa, smiled, looked at me and said, "I never thought you'd be interested in science."

God knows, I'm sleepy just reading these books.

"If you don't understand something, you can ask me." The baron said, turning the pages of the book.

I was surprised, and at the same time, there was an inexplicable joy in my heart. I stood in front of him in a panic, and replied in a stumbling manner: "Of course, if you are willing to teach me, it is my great honor. I... I almost don't know anything." can't read."

"Okay." The baron showed interest: "You can tell me what you don't understand, and we can discuss it. In fact, these books are very obscure, and I don't understand them very well."

"I... I don't understand anything."

I felt my face burn for a moment, and nothing embarrasses me more than being stupid in front of the Baron.

"Then, we can talk about the relationship between form motion and force. According to Sir Newton's theory, we use mathematical formulas to classify motion forms, and then use multiplication operations..."

"I...I can't multiply..."

"..."

The baron was stunned for almost a minute, then he laughed, he couldn't stop laughing, he put the thick book back in the bookcase, and asked me: "Do you want to learn arithmetic first?"

"If you'd like to teach me." I said with a flushed face, "I'm stupid... I'm so sorry."

"No..." the Baron whispered something, but I didn't hear it clearly. He took out a booklet from the bookcase and began to teach me the most basic arithmetic.

The baron's voice is very deep, but he speaks in detail and is very interesting, which makes people's heart gradually stretch with his voice.

From this day on, the baron will take a little time every day to teach me. He is knowledgeable, elegant in conversation, and extremely patient in teaching.I was attracted to him without knowing it, and my eyes followed him all the time, and an unknown emotion flowed in my heart.

I started to work very hard, and sometimes I would study by myself late at night, just to get an encouraging look from him.

Later, he not only taught me mathematics, but also introduced me to literature and music. Our communication time became longer and longer. Sometimes he told me about poetry or history all day long, and he even dealt with it every day. His official duties were all set aside.

At the beginning of summer, I suddenly discovered that during the entire social season, the Baron hardly went out a few times, and rarely met with guests. He spent most of his time in the study, more precisely, in my office. body.We spent more time alone than any other, together almost from morning till night.

Or chat, or play chess, or read.

But I feel that these days pass so fast, almost in the blink of an eye.During this period of time, I can't think of anything, I can't think of my past life, I can't think of revenge, I just face the baron, listen to him tell me anecdotes, listen to him talking and laughing, I never knew that I could walk like this into his thoughts.

And all because of my sudden decision to find out about his conversation with Miss Emily.

The social season was over, and before leaving the capital, the Baron once again attended Earl Harlock's dinner.

Just like last time, Miss Emily stayed by the Baron's side, like all girls who fell in love, she was reluctant to part, full of nostalgia:

"My lord, do you really want to leave? You can't let go of the Delman Manor just like that. Even the prosperity of the royal capital won't allow you to stay for a few more days?"

"Oh, women are simple-minded." Earl Hallock laughed loudly: "Oscar is a busy man, and he can't do anything without him. Next time we can go directly to his manor as a guest, so don't be sad."

"Of course, my lord, I am looking forward to your presence with Ling Qianjin." The baron bowed and said.

"Speaking of..." the count avoided his daughter and lowered his voice, "I'm going to make an investment..."

Miss Emily saw the two walking away, so she turned to me and said, "Are you Lady Oscar's personal servant?"

I hurriedly bowed and said, "Honorable Miss Emily, I am Owen, the baron's personal servant."

"Hello, Owen." Miss Emily smiled at me gently: "I know this is very abrupt, but I have a private question to ask you..."

"Please tell me, and I will do my best to inform you."

"It makes me ashamed to say it, but Mr. Oscar...does he... have any close female friends at present?" Miss Emily said with a flushed face.

"This...no, our Lord Baron doesn't have any close relationship with women." I replied.

"Really?" Miss Emily smiled in surprise: "Thank you, Mr. Owen, this answer makes me very happy."

"You don't have to be polite..."

After the dinner that day, when I was helping the Baron change his clothes, I hesitated to mention this matter.

"Miss Emily asked me if the baron had any close female friends, and I answered without authorization..." I said carefully.

The baron didn't seem to care at all, just nodded.

I hesitated for a while, then asked again: "My lord...do you like Miss Emily?"

My question is actually beyond the norm. I am just a servant, and I can't ask the master such a private question, but I desperately want to know the answer, so I asked the baron's indulgence, and waited anxiously for his answer. answer.

Then the Baron turned to look at me, smiled and said, "I thought you knew."

He saw that I was stunned, so he said again: "I don't like women, I only like men, you know that."

"Yes, it's just... I saw that you guys had a good conversation, you seem to hit it off very well..."

"What? You like her and wish her to be your mistress?"

"..."

His question stopped me, and I was almost speechless. After a long time, I said: "I hope, my lord baron, you can find someone who loves you, and you can also like that person."

The baron fell silent suddenly. He stared at me, his eyes shining brightly against the candlelight, but he didn't say a word.

"It's not specifically about Miss Emily..." I hastily added, "It's just...she looks very fascinated by you, she will come here to ask about you, and will look at you with affectionate eyes, so... "

The baron let out a low laugh from his chest, he shook his head and said, "No, you're wrong, she doesn't love me, but it's true that she wants to marry me..."

I looked at him suspiciously.

The baron explained: "She did spend a lot of thought, inquired about the books I bought in the capital, and talked about my favorite topics. It's a pity that what she understands is too superficial, and she just recited other people's ideas. I don't like these things at all. As for her affectionate gaze, I dare say that every person she targets has felt this obsessive gaze, but if you believe her, you are stupid."

At this time, the baron looked at me jokingly: "And she found my personal servant very schemingly, and told me that she liked me, and you did help her to convey it. Such a girl really His wisdom is commendable."

I just woke up like a dream, yes, that is a noble lady, no matter how innocent and pure she is, you will never see her true side clearly, can't the former Catherine explain everything?

The baron continued: "Her father was a spendthrift and not good at management. As an earl, he borrowed money everywhere. I guess this lady doesn't have much dowry, or doesn't have any dowry at all. That's why she is in a rich family. Among the nobles, they are looking for targets like a hunter, and her target is definitely not just me."

"She...she shouldn't be like this." I said angrily.

"Why shouldn't it be like this? Isn't it natural for people to pursue wealth?" the baron asked back.

"I don't condemn the pursuit of wealth, but isn't it despicable to cheat other people's love under the guise of love?" I said loudly.

The baron smiled: "Even I am not angry, why are you so angry? Is it because you were deceived by the 'innocent' Miss Emily? My dear Owen, you must know that in the noble circle, especially for the noble lady For me, exchanging love for wealth is simply desirable and commonplace, so you don't have to be angry at all."

I was angry, of course I was angry, I couldn't control the anger, and I said to the baron: "Why are you not angry? She pretended to be in love with you, but it was only for money. It's no different from a liar. If it's just that, it's fine." But what if you fell in love with her too? What should you do with your love? Who will repay this vain love?"

The baron didn't speak for a long time, just looked at me blankly.

Then he took a step forward and whispered: "If I love her too, maybe I don't care that she trades love for my wealth."

I retorted loudly: "It is never love that is exchanged for wealth."

The baron suddenly got very close, he stared into my eyes and could feel his breath.

I was startled, and took a step back in surprise.

The baron also turned his gaze away all of a sudden. He walked towards the bed with his back to me, and said in a cold voice, "You can step back."

I didn't say anything more, I bowed and left the baron's room.

The night wind in early summer was very strong, which made my heart very chaotic. I stood alone in the dark corridor, and my heart beat very fast.

At this moment, I heard music coming from the baron's room.

Didn't he rest?I saw him put out the candle as he was leaving...

The tune of the violin is still melodious and long, flowing slowly in this lonely summer night, making people feel even more difficult to calm down.

This night, I almost couldn't sleep at night...

The next day, Delman Manor welcomed unexpected guests.

Viscount Bruce's family arrived in a carriage.