Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

Haiwen was in a complicated mood, he sighed softly, and said, "Well, I'll talk to Ramon later."

Dreyer nodded slightly, and said plainly: "It's best if you can talk about it. While this kid is still caring about the old relationship, let him contribute a little more. The longer he is with the countess, the more crooked his heart will be. Oops When a man marries a wife, he will definitely change. Not to mention marrying a countess!"

At this time, Water Lian suddenly said: "Really? I think that sister is more like his wife."

The Lord of the Rotten Flesh and the King of the Mustangs, VII

The Lord of the Rotten Flesh and the King of the Mustangs, VII

"What?" Dreyer stared at her, "What do you mean by that?"

The girl glared at him and said, "I just said that casually."

"You made it clear."

Water Lian rolled her eyes and said, "Didn't you say that women should not interrupt when men talk?"

"Damn! I gave you a face, right?" Delaire rolled up his sleeves and was about to hit her, but Haiwen and the smiling cat hurriedly held him down.Dreyer struggled twice, but his strength was not as strong as the two of them, and he didn't break free.He sat back on the chair and said viciously, "I'll teach you a lesson when I get back on the boat!"

Then Haven asked Water Lian politely, "Mrs. Hanslock, just now you said that both are his wives. What do you mean?"

Water Lily changed into a polite and polite tone, and said: "Sir, this is my personal feeling. In this regard, men may not feel it, but I can see it as a woman. A look, a demeanor, and a small movement can all show The relationship between the two came out. At that time, my husband and I went to meet the Dern sisters and Shrimp Bay guardian Ramon. I think Ramon and Yawen behave too intimately, they just haven’t slept, and I see it soon.”

Dreyer looked at her suspiciously, and asked, "Really? I didn't even see it, did you?"

"Master Hanslock!" Water Lily turned to Dreyer, put her hands on her lap, with a cute face, "I learned the art of physiognomy before, have you forgotten? Sensing people's words is my strong point."

Dreyer raised his eyebrows and said, "Then can you see what I'm thinking now?"

She also raised her eyebrows and said, "Of course I can see it, my dear!"

There was a strong smell of gunpowder in the air. If Razor and Netway felt like two unsheathed swords, then Dreyer and Water Lily were like two drawn bows at this moment.

Haven felt that it was necessary for him to change the atmosphere, "Water Lily, do you think the countess knows about this?" he asked.

Water Lily immediately picked up her smile and said, "I don't think she knows. That woman is stupid and stupid, and she treats Ramon well. After all, she also knows that she is... well... a little fat, and I'm afraid she feels inferior. In the face of love, People with low self-esteem will become dogs. But it is ironic that people will give dogs bones, but they will not have love with dogs, and if they lick too much, they will annoy their masters. So when the countess bowed to him From that moment on, Ramon must have started to hate her. What next..." Water Lily touched her cheek with her slender index finger with blue-and-blue nails, and thought for a moment, "He will change his mind next Lah! If there is another smart, beautiful and considerate girl next to her, haha...forget it, let’s not talk about it, I’m just guessing." After she finished speaking, she glanced at Delaire, and Delairon He raised his eyebrows and said, "What do you see me doing?"

"Just take a look." Water Lian spread her hands.

At this time, the smiling cat said: "It's a good feeling, how about I catch the rape? How about it? If I catch the rape, we will have a handle on Ramon."

Dreyer slapped his thigh and said, "Hey! This is so good!"

Smiley Cat and Dreyer seem to have reached a consensus.Haiwen looked at the two of them and said, "Is this an idea? You guys..." He thought for a while, "It seems that it's not impossible."

"Right! Right!" Smiley Cat and Dreyer laughed while pointing at him.Haven went on to say: "If Ramon really committed adultery with Yawen behind the countess' back, then he deserves it. Although I have a good relationship with him, I will not tolerate this kind of mistake. This is a moral corruption and a crime. What's more, I am his adoptive father, and I must teach him to be a man."

Razor said: "I also support you, my lord, people must be loyal to love. Deceit, betrayal, this can never be forgiven, and everyone who stabs a knife in the back... deserves to die. We should not pity her." (Note: here "she" is not a typo)

Haiwen seldom heard Razor say such things, he always kept silent about words like love, so Haiwen was a little surprised.He thought for a while and asked with a smile, "Couldn't Natway be in your robe?"

"No," cried Razor. "I say it has nothing to do with her. It's just my opinion."

Dreyer said: "Then let's do it! Let's find out if Charamon has an adulterous affair with Yawen. If we can find out, we will hold them both, and then use this to blackmail them, so that They are obedient. In this way, there is hope for Xiawan's tax reduction. With Xiawan taking the lead, the subsequent negotiations will be easier."

Haven said: "But it means keeping the countess in the dark, which is not fair."

Dreyer said: "It's okay to be blind to her for two days, my lord, the overall situation is the most important thing."

"Well, this matter is finalized." Haiwen said, "Then let's go out for a walk? Let me show you Shrimp Bay Castle and the port pier?"

"Thank you!" Dreyer stood up from the chair.Everyone also left their seats, ready to leave.At this moment, Mirsalu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly called out:

"Uncle Dreyer!"

Dreyer was going out, but when she heard what she said, he immediately turned around and replied, "Hey! I'm here!"

Dreyer's appearance suddenly reminded Haven of the time in Mustang Town.It was only then that Hewen thought: Ever since entering the house, Mirsalu has hardly said a word, let alone initiate a conversation with Delaire.Dreyer made friends with everyone, but didn't say a word to Mirsalu.There seemed to be a wall between the two.But I remember that in Mustang Town, Mirsalu and Delaire had a very good relationship.The housekeeper loved her like a daughter, read to her, told stories to her, and taught her to count.He once quarreled with Violet because Violet taught Mirsalu too harshly.

A year is not a long time, but it is enough to make everything wrong.

Mirsalu looked at him and clenched her fingers uneasily.Dreyer's expression was as stiff as if carved out with a carving knife. He forced out a smiling face and said, "Well, I..."

"Are you still going to be the housekeeper?" Mirsalu said suddenly.

"I..." Dreyer stood there in a daze, as if someone had stabbed him with a knife. He was dazed for a long time before answering her with a dry smile, "Miss... I can't help myself now." , I won’t be able to come back for a while.”

Mirsalu asked him, "Why? Because my dad hasn't forgiven you yet?"

Haiwen said to her with a serious face: "Mir, this is not something you meddle in, go home."

Mirsalu looked at him with strange eyes, and said: "You adults are so strange, I thought I was going to call Uncle Dreyer back for dinner today. But none of you mentioned it."

"Will you come back, Uncle Housekeeper?" she asked again.

The Lord of the Rotten Flesh and the King of the Mustangs, [-]

The Lord of the Rotten Flesh and the King of the Mustangs, [-]

Dreyer was silent.The water lily came to him and said, "My lord, let's go back to the boat." Then she whispered a few words to Dreyer, and Dreyer's face became ugly. He pushed the water lily away with his hands and said, " Don't meddle in your own business, I'll deal with you later!" Then Water Lian became angry and stopped talking.

Dreyer said to Mirsalu at this time: "Miss, if I can finish what I have at hand, maybe, I mean, maybe, I will come back. But I don't care about it." , look back and see what your father meant."

Haven said: "Your exile lasted four years, and now one year has passed. I can't hire you until you are released from prison."

The smiling cat glared at Haiwen fiercely and winked at him, but Haiwen ignored him.At this moment, Mirsalu said, "Isn't Van Derry already working?"

Haven said: "He is working under the guise of guilt. Until now, Fan Deli works outside during the day and has to go back to sleep in the cell every night. Dreyer is exiled, and I can never bring him back to Bear Mountain. The law is the law, There is no favor here, even if there is favor, I will do my best."

"I understand, my lord." Dreyer nodded, "I'm on the wrong team, and there's nothing I can do about it."

Haiwen sighed, and said: "What's more...Dreyer, I can't afford to hire you now. You are the owner of Rotten Meat Beach, a wealthy businessman. Why do you still come to be my housekeeper? Even if I agree, your subordinates will not agree. You should have a more suitable position."

Delaire smiled and said, "What position do you think I am suitable for?"

"I don't know, it's up to you."

"And you, my lord? Which chair would you like to be?"

Haven didn't answer, just looked at him.

"Oh, I can't say yes. I understand." Dreyer smiled, "Then let's discuss this matter in three years." Then he bowed to Mirsalu and said, "Miss, three Years from now, if your father can afford to hire me, I'll be back. I'll be a housekeeper, or something."

Mirsalu nodded slightly and said, "Take care, uncle."

"Well, thank you." Dreyer winked at Lily, who understood, took out a necklace and gave it to Mirsalu.She said: "Auntie doesn't have any good things here." She is only a few years older than Mirsalu, so it's a bit strange to call herself that, but Mirsalu's name is Uncle Delaire, and that's all Lily can call herself.

Mirsalu never wore jewelry, so she wanted to decline.But the Smiley Cat said, "You should have some girly jewelry, Mill. That way people will think of you as a weak lady."

"I don't want it!" Mirsalu said.

The smiling ranger said: "This is a good thing. Weak women are more likely to make people let down their vigilance than strong men."

After hearing this, Mirsalu accepted the gift and hugged the water lily.

Then several people parted ways, and before leaving, Dreyer invited others to visit his merchant ship tomorrow morning.He told Hai Wen and others: "I have a lot of southern products. My lord, you can choose which one is good. And if you want to sell anything, you can let me pack it. I will go to the ship later. Riverbend will distribute the products and sell them at a good price. By the way, come early and have breakfast together. I also brought a lot of snacks, and the water lilies are also good at cooking, you can try it."

Haiwen agreed to him, saying that he would go to his merchant ship early in the morning to have a look.So several people separated, it was not early, and they all went back to rest.On the way back, Smiley Cat said to Hai Wen: "Let me tell you, my lord, this wife Delaire, I think, she is quite capable."

"I can see it," said Haven, "otherwise, how could Dreyer marry her alone?"

The next morning, Haiwen and others went to the boat for the appointment.This time Netway followed.They all got up early, so when they arrived on the boat, Dreyer had just crawled out of the cabin, sleepy, and hadn't washed up yet.

Haiwen saw three scratches on his face, reminding him of the long nails of water lilies, he couldn't help laughing, and asked, "Dreyer, what's the matter with the wound on your face?"

Dreyer shook his hand angrily and said, "Damn it, the cat scratched it!"

At this time, the smiling cat asked with a naughty smile: "What about this one on the neck?" Hearing what he said, Haven saw a mark on Dreyer's neck, which seemed to be a hickey.

Dreyer clicked his tongue and said, "Fuck, the dog ate it!"

Both Smiley Cat and Haiwen couldn't help laughing. It seems that Mrs. Dreyer is really powerful.

They set a table on the shore, and called the ship's cook to bring them something to eat.Dreyer was very concerned about the life on board, and they were transported by river instead of sea, so they could stop at the shore frequently for supplies, so the food on board was rich in variety.There are all kinds of fresh fish, shrimp and crab shells, as well as various pickles, mushrooms, desserts, spices... Dreyer, Smiley Cat, and Netway all ordered dark beer; Haven drank boiled milk; For salt water; Mirsalu for a small cup of honey.Water Lily was still busy in the back kitchen, making arrangements for the sailors' breakfast, so she didn't eat with this one.

Dreyer took a big gulp of dark beer first, he hiccupped, and touched the wound on his face.Then he slammed the wine glass on the table, and said, "Damn it, my lord, let me tell you, this woman is really fucking, fuck!"

Hai Wen said with a smile: "How can you say half a sentence and three swear words?"

Dreyer took another sip of his wine and said, "I...hey! Let me tell you, this woman is the same before she marries, and she's the same after she's married. Fuck, don't say it, don't say it—hey Come on with long legs, I want more wine!"

Everyone laughed at him, and Dreyer himself also laughed, cursing while laughing, and said: "Before I married her, I didn't know she had such a temper. She was very cute back then. Damn, I haven't missed anyone in my life." , just this time I went blind."

Haiwen said: "It's also a good thing to have such a woman by your side. It can help you a lot and take care of you."

Dreyer glanced at him, and suddenly asked: "By the way, where is Madam? Why didn't you see him? And Hyacinth and Violet, whoever you said you wanted to marry, have you married?"

Haiwen sighed: "It's a long story." He cut a small piece of fish, removed the fish bones finely, and recalled the things about Israet while cooking.Then while eating, he told Dreyer the story of what happened to Islet, of course, this is what he heard from Razor.

Dreyer's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he said, "You said Ma'am is in the Great Swamp? And there are some orcs under him?"

Haiwen said: "It's hard to say."

"It would be great if it was true," said the treacherous butler, touching his chin. "If this is true, we can make a fortune again!"

The Lord of the Rotten Flesh and the King of the Mustangs, [-]

The Lord of the Rotten Flesh and the King of the Mustangs, [-]

Haiwen asked him, "How do you say that?"

Dreyer replied: "My lord, it's like this. You see, if we have business, we need productivity and markets, right?"

"Is such that."

"Of course, the bigger the market, the better, and the less barbaric the better. It's best if there's nothing there, we sell them anything, they've never seen it, and they treat it as a treasure! Look, aren't the orcs in the Great Swamp very good? "

Haven nodded and said, "You want to turn the Great Swamp into our sales market? I think it's okay."

"Not only the market, but the swamp itself is also very rich. It is suitable for growing rice, there are fat fish and wild ducks everywhere, as well as various herbs, spices, rare birds and animals, sufficient labor, mercenaries... Damn it, if you can Get it out, how much do you think it is?"

Haven asked, "If the swamp is so fertile, why hasn't anyone developed it before?"

The smiling cat said: "There are orcs over there, my lord!"

Haven asked him, "Are the orcs very powerful?"

"Very powerful!" said the smiling cat, "There are about hundreds of thousands of orcs living in the swamp, all of them are very strong. Men, women, old and young can fight in battle. Moreover, it is difficult for cavalry to march in the swamp, which makes the northerners rely on Iron cavalry can't set foot in the swamp. So now the swamp is a lawless place."

A piece of fertile virgin land, Haiwen thought to himself.

If Isrit can gain a foothold in the swamp, then we can turn the swamp into our rear.My place is very close to Xiongshan Antler Pass. If there is a war, it will be the front line; if Delaire is willing to help, then Rotten Meat Beach can become a transfer point, and finally the swamp is the rear.

Haven took a sip of the hot milk, and then tentatively asked Delaire, "Dreyer, what's your opinion on this, now that there are wars everywhere?"

Dreyer, who was an alert man, put down his glass at this and said: "My lord, I am a vulgar man, as you know."

"Ah, there's nothing wrong with vulgarity, everyone is a vulgar person."

Dreyer pondered for a moment, and said, "I, I just want to continue to get rich, and it's good if I can get rich."

Haiwen asked again: "Then do you dare to do anything in order to get rich?"

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere became a little weird.

The pier was bustling with activity, the sailors were laughing and drinking, the hired hands were carrying sacks, and the waves were crashing on the rocks; however, there was no one talking at Haven's table, the smiling cat was drinking, and Nateway was shaving with a razor. Fishbone, Dreyer looked at him and smiled without saying a word.

"What's the matter?" Haiwen asked them, "Why didn't you talk all of a sudden?"

Dreyer laughed a few times, and said: "My lord, this is not what you should say, but what I want to say-why do you dare to do anything to get rich, Haven Ambleside? "

Haiwen replied: "I don't want to get rich, but if it's something else, maybe I can."

Dreyer nodded, but didn't reply to Haven's words. He waved and said, "Fry me some more bacon!"

After waiting for a long time, Dreyer said: "Sir, don't talk to me in a roundabout way, don't you just want me to pay for it? Yes, since ancient times, any king who conquered the world has always had some gifts behind him." Gold man, I understand."

"I didn't say I wanted to be king."

"It's almost the same, I understand." Dreyer stuffed a piece of bacon into his mouth, and then he said in a low voice: "Anyway, you don't want to be a king, and you won't let someone else be a king. You don't allow a king on your head. I'm guessing right, Lord Haven?"

Haiwen didn't answer, which was tantamount to acquiescing.

"So, you will fight sooner or later. What are you fighting for? It's gold, my lord! Think about it, except for me, the loyal former housekeeper, who can conjure money for you? is not it?"

What he said was so explicit, Haiwen felt a little offended.But now he really wanted something from Delaire, so he could only say: "If war can make you rich, will you come to help me?"