Lord Duke

Chapter 5 Meet Again

A carriage drove slowly to a small town near Yorkshire - Della City.The morning air was fresh and mixed with the smell of the fields.In the small town, a stream runs through the town, and the small roads outside the town are criss-crossed.Approaching the small town, people's eyes shine.

The eyes are full of green, and the low wooden houses have a natural atmosphere, neatly distributed on both sides of the road.There are a few crisp birdsong, and colorful wild flowers are dotted around.Looking down from the sky, it seems that the green area has formed a hexagram shape, which is really beautiful.

Slant looked out leisurely, and saw the scene in the city with a smile unconsciously on his face.He slowed down his forward speed. Originally, he could reach Brunn Castle in three days, but now that three days have passed, he has only gone half way.An old man in a straw hat hangs a fishing rod by the stream, children are playing and playing outside the wooden house, passers-by on the road are smiling, saying hello to acquaintances they meet, chatting about today's vegetable prices and other miscellaneous things.The green grass, leaves and trees, the brown and yellow cabins, the slowly flowing stream, and the people doing their own things slowly, all reveal a peaceful and leisurely atmosphere.

Slant smiled slightly, and the corner of his mouth curled up in a mocking arc. Those guys must be quick to do it.He slowed down on purpose, thinking that those guys already suspected that he knew their plan and would definitely move ahead of time.Come to think of it, it's in the forest ahead.

Putting down the curtain on the carriage, Slante stretched his waist, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.Well, actually he didn't know about their plans at all, nor was he interested.These things are nothing more than adding a little fun, why not enjoy the beauty of this small town.Well, and the Duke of Payne.If I'm not wrong, that King Phil is afraid of me, who might he send to befriend me—the most likely is the Duke of Payne, or he wants to make a marriage?Slant leaned comfortably on the carriage cushion, thinking about it.

"My lord, the invitation letter has arrived." The butler wearing a well-tailored butler uniform reported to Duke Payne.Payne pulled the rein of the horse, and turned over and dismounted neatly.During the waiting period, I had nothing to do, so I went to practice equestrianism.Hunting, dog training, equestrianism, appreciation of musicals, social etiquette, and certain military combat capabilities are all compulsory courses for an aristocrat.Payne picked up the invitation and flipped through it, thinking about it and said, "Prepare your horse and go."

The butler was puzzled why he had to abandon the comfortable carriage dedicated to the nobles and go there on horseback, but he quickly went down to make arrangements.Payne walked towards the manor, picked up a fallen tulip, and thought with a somewhat lax expression: According to the speed of the Duke of Slant, he should have arrived long ago, but the name of the housekeeper was signed on the invitation card. He must have had some little trouble.However, there is no need to help him.People like them are always prepared.As for going there quickly, I just wanted to catch up with the Duke of Slant to see his business.It can be reached in about a day by horseback. Estimating the itinerary of the Duke, Payne walked into the house and unfolded a map with a swish, and his finger landed on a small town precisely——

Payne thought casually, and he didn't know if it was right. He had a hunch that this was the place in a large area, so he just went here, just to see the local customs and customs of the west.

When the Duke of Payne was gone, the gray carpet was replaced by the servants, and the map on the round table was rolled up again, and the place that the Duke of Payne pointed out was clearly displayed—the city of Deira.

On this side, Slant changed into casual clothes and was inspecting his property.His industry involves too many fields, including clothing, food, and so on.I came to a place that was considered the main base, and it was mainly selling clothes.There is a foothold specially built for a master like him. In fact, every place with his property will have such a foothold, but he rarely goes there.

While Slant called the store manager to inquire about the situation, he had various thoughts in his mind.A restless person should have his uncle. He has wanted the duke position for a long time, but his father has always frightened him. Now that his parents have traveled far away, they see that he has quickly settled the duke position firmly and firmly. Anxious and helpless, I want to take advantage of this time to make a change.There are also those old guys around, some little earls, and the marquis can't profit from themselves, so they want to join forces.

Tut tut, really boring.Slant fiddled with the account book with his slender fingers, and nodded to the steward, "You've done a good job." The steward smiled immediately, and welcomed them in warmly and respectfully.The foothold here is an exquisite wooden house, which looks no different from the others on the outside, but once you walk in, you can see that it is very carefully and comfortably furnished, even if no one lives there, it is always cleaned.

In the green pavilion in front of the window, the midday sun shines through the translucent panes, and Slante narrows his eyes slightly.Someone immediately went to pull the beige curtains, and then turned on the small lights in the wooden house.The yellowish light spread on the snow-white mattress.The waiters behind him quickly stepped forward to decorate the room and put away the things.

After arranging the things, Slante waved away the butler and waiter, smiling with his eyes slightly curved, having fun and honing the patience of those guys.Now, get some sleep.Take off the cloak, and rest in the clothes.

There was still nothing special in the afternoon, it was nothing more than wandering around to deal with the little lord of this small town.The day passed quickly.

Noon on the second day.

Payne rode all the way and arrived at this small town at noon. It was fresh and natural, and Payne gave a pertinent evaluation in his heart.Next, let’s take a look at the property of the Duke of Slant. It seems that you are looking for an iris pattern?This trip only brought a few people with me, but since I have good swordsmanship and equestrian skills, I don't have to worry about safety.No matter how many thoughts he had in his mind, he still looked like a duke on the outside—arrogant and indifferent, not easy to get close to.

"You look for the pattern of irises." Payne turned around, and a pair of sad and joyless eyes aimed at a tall and thin man behind him.The tall and thin man was startled, and immediately took orders: "Yes!" He whispered in his heart: Every time he saw the Duke's eyes, it was like looking into the deep sea, which made people feel cold.

After finding a hotel to settle down, Payne decided to go out for a walk by himself.Wearing a shirt with a tie and a long windbreaker, he is no different from ordinary pedestrians. If I have to say it, he is more handsome and has a more outstanding temperament.

Walking leisurely on the path, there are a few colorful boats moored in the clear stream, adding a touch of color to the stream.People walk slowly and leisurely, doing their own things.Payne looked around leisurely, there was a large lawn, and there were various kinds of tulips, and some blue-purple wildflowers decorated the bushes.The sunshine in the sky is just right, warm and not dry, making people not feel a little tired, and only feel that the environment is natural and comfortable.

Payne stepped out onto the road, his back as straight as a poplar, so he stood out to some.Slante couldn't help but rubbed his eyes, and moved his gaze forward again. The figure gradually faded away, and Slante was not very sure.He thought, today is really miraculous, why does that figure look more and more like that Duke of Payne?

The two only met and talked at the ball, and they had a good impression of each other. Slanter snapped his fingers, and his guess was probably correct. It seems that King Phil sent the Duke to make friends with me. ah.He smiled again, like a spring breeze blowing on his face, the passers-by on the road couldn't help but look back at him, and Slante also responded with a friendly smile, looking like an ordinary handsome and polite young man.

Go back and check it out, Slante thought casually, went to a shop and bought a bag of snacks, ate them all the way and walked forward, um, the taste is really good.Slightly squinting his eyes in satisfaction, he was in a good mood.Forget about the trouble for now, I'm not in a hurry anyway.

But there is always something called a coincidence.There is also a saying that there is a fate to meet a thousand miles away. Although this is not a thousand miles away, it is also a fate to meet again.Slanter looked at the person coming out of a flower shop, and this time he saw the person's face clearly—it was Duke Payne.Black hair, blue eyes, expressionless face, blue clothes made him even more alienated, and a red tulip in one hand was dripping red, which made him show a strange charm.

Payne likes red tulips. When he walked past the flower shop, he suddenly saw them. He bought them if he wanted to, but he didn't know what to do with them. Payne stared at the tulips in his hand, feeling a little annoyed.Standing at the door tangled for a while, then slowly walked forward.

At this time, it was almost evening, the sky was cloudy, and the wind suddenly became cold and no longer gentle.The climate here changes a lot. I am used to the warm spring in the east, so I forgot to add clothes when I came out, and there was no waiter behind me. Before Payne had time to move, a cloak was handed over.

Looking up along the cloak, the familiar yet unfamiliar blond-haired and blue-eyed Duke of Slant.Payne smiled, reached out to pick up the cloak, and said half-jokingly: "Is this yours? Have we gotten to know each other so well?" Slante put away his polite and gentle appearance, raised the tail of his eyes, and smiled: "I thought There is a saying—it’s like old friends at first sight.” Payne smiled slightly, and his dark blue eyes shone with a little brilliance, which made people feel happy.He stretched out his hand, and a bouquet of red tulips lay impressively in his palm——

"Then, here it is for you, Mr. hit it off."

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