Chapter 159 The Son Inherits His Father's Business

Chapter 159 The Son Inherits His Father's Business

When Russell contracted Nico, the tobacco elf, the slightly tense atmosphere in the study quickly became lively.

Rowling stepped forward and took Count Merlin's arm, and said coquettishly: "Grandpa, you are too biased. You actually gave Russell an elf. When I came of age, you only gave me a skirt. The gap is too big! "

"Isn't that skirt beautiful?"

"It looks good..."

"That's enough, little Luo Lin, remember not to be greedy." Earl Merlin joked with a smile, "If you can win a second look from the Shadow Flame Dragon, why would grandpa be reluctant to give you an elf."

Luo Lin scolded: "The Grand Duke's dragon is real. Could it be that his old eyes are dim and he only looks at Russell but not me?"

Although the Shadow Flame Dragon is a belief, it is often ridiculed.

"The Shadow Flame Dragon has been recuperating over the years, so it's normal to see clearly." Roland, the eldest brother, adjusted his mood and said with a smile.

But Russell could always detect a sour taste in his mouth.

"Twenty years of rest and recuperation. Father, you have contributed to the Shadow Flame Dragon. It is natural for it to look at Russell." Viscount Major said, "Russell will definitely be an outstanding knight who fights for the country in the future."

"Uncle, you are exaggerating." Russell smiled, "But I will definitely fulfill my duties as a knight."

"This is enough."

"Work hard, Russell, and don't live up to your grandpa's expectations of you." Baron Roman said happily.

The eyes he looked at Russell were much more loving than before.

In the past, he had always regarded Roland as his outstanding successor. Most of his energy was focused on Roland, and he had more or less neglected Russell. This is also because Russell failed to inherit the way of survival of the fluorescent mushroom family, which is to keep a low profile.

He is handsome, but in Baron Roman's opinion, he is just not low-key enough.

However, the second son he ignored got unimaginable wealth-two elves!

No matter how he got it, it was Russell's ability to get the elf.

At this time, Kunna Shadowflame, the eldest aunt who had rarely spoken at all, smiled and said: "The Shadowflame Dragon is watching you, Russell. If you achieve anything in the future, don't forget to serve the Grand Duke and the Red Castle. If you make more military exploits, you will be better." Can be entrusted with the title of Lord of the Principality."

"I understand, aunt." Russell said.

But Cousin Mel said: "Mom, it's better to let Russell come to Sanchahekou. It's better to help Kunstein than to help me."

Mrs. Kunna smiled lightly and said: "Don't talk nonsense, Mel."

"I'm telling the truth, that boy Kunstein..."

"Enough!" Mrs. Kunna suddenly scolded her coldly, "Although Grand Duke Kunstan is your cousin, he is the Grand Duke and you are the vassal. Even in your own territory, you must always maintain your loyalty to the Grand Duke. !”

Mel opened her mouth and saw her furious mother. She couldn't help but swallow what she wanted to say, and reluctantly responded: "Yes, mother, I know I was wrong."

Viscount Major did not choose to interrupt. His wife was angry with his son, leaving him a little embarrassed and not knowing where to look.

While his eyes were dodging, he happened to meet the eyes of Baron Roman.

A moment.

There seemed to be an understanding between the two middle-aged men. They each shrugged their shoulders, and then all the awkward atmosphere seemed to disappear.

Earl Merlin squinted his eyes, picked up the tea cup, and said calmly: "There is no need to stay in my study. You can make whatever arrangements you have for the afternoon. I want to be quiet in the study and try to publish a memoir as soon as possible."

Far away from the political center of the Red Fort, the affairs of the territory are also managed by his son and daughter-in-law. He is now completely free from anything.

Just writing a memoir to pass the time.

In the afternoon, Mrs. Queen invited Mrs. Meryl to watch a stage play in the city; Viscount Merlin made an appointment with Baron Roman to go fishing at the lake; and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper were going to visit a relative who married into the territory of Sancha River Estuary.

So the four remaining people, Roland, Mel, Russell, and Laura, need to find programs by themselves.

"Russell, where are you guys going to play?" Laura directly pestered Russell, fearing that a few people would leave her behind and not take her to play.

Russell was indifferent: "Let's see what arrangements Roland and Mel have."

Roland said without thinking: "You guys go and play. I have an appointment. I won't be back for dinner tonight. I'll be back tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he hurriedly left Bluebird Castle.

Mel sneered: "He made an appointment with Mrs. Kelly, a widowed Lord. I saw them dancing last night and knew something was going to happen... In short, I wish Roland good luck, Mrs. Kelly is not a good person. Stubble.”

"How to say?"

"You know that after the death of the Lord, the territory has ten years for the son to inherit the father's inheritance, right?" Mel said, this is the rule of the Shadow Flame Grand Duchy.

A lord is a lifelong noble, and his title disappears when he dies.

Therefore, many lords will work hard to cultivate heirs in order for their families to continue to enjoy aristocratic treatment, hoping to be enfeoffed again and continue the family territory.

However, if the lord dies in the snowy field or dies due to other accidents, the title will be cancelled, and the territory will be returned to his lord. This is undoubtedly a disaster for the Lord's family, and it is not in line with the way of chivalry.

If the lords knew that if they died in battle, nothing would exist anymore. Who would dare to go to the snowy field to fight and perform meritorious service.

Therefore.

After the death of the Lord, there will be a ten-year period for "son to inherit the father's estate" in the territory. As the name suggests, ten years are left for the Lord's heirs to inherit the father's estate.

In these ten years, as long as the lord's son works hard and makes more military exploits, he can be appreciated by the lord and be re-confessed as a lord, so that he can protect his family's territory.

Even if they were not enfeoffed, ten years would be enough time for the Lord's widow and heirs to get through this difficult time smoothly.

When the fief is returned in the future, a family fortune can be saved.

"So?" Russell asked.

"Mrs. Kelly's husband died in Xueyuan nine years ago. They have a three-year-old son who is twelve years old this year."

"Well, how old is Mrs. Kelly?"

"Early thirties."

"I see."

Mel smiled and said: "Seeing that the ten-year period for the son to step into the father's business is coming, Mrs. Kelly has to think about her son... I wish Roland good luck, otherwise, it will be easy to date Mrs. Kelly, but it will be difficult to escape smoothly. "

Russell smiled and made no comments.

It's not his turn to say anything about what you want me to do.

"Mel, where are we going to play in the afternoon?" Laura was impatient to listen to the two talking about Mrs. Kelly, "I have to go back the day after tomorrow, and I haven't played anything yet!"

"How about the phantom beast hunting ground? There is a forest on the bank of Zhuoshui River. There are many animals in it. The family has caught more than a dozen phantom beasts from it. Maybe we can find a phantom beast while hunting in the forest."

Mel suggested, and then added: "When the time comes, whoever discovers the phantom beast will own it?"

"Isn't this taking advantage of you in vain?" Russell shook his head.

In the territory of Sanchahekou, all magical creatures belong to the Yujiuhua family, and this is naturally the case with fantasy beasts.

He had already received the tobacco elf Neeko from his grandfather, and he didn't want to get more. Otherwise, it would seem a bit greedy.

"Haha, it's just a phantom beast." Mel laughed, and then joked, "Besides, if you can find the phantom beast, it's just what I want. I want to see how the Shadow Flame Dragon should be watching us. Which of the two brothers?"

Before Russell could say anything, Laura said angrily: "I also want to find the phantom beast, why doesn't the giant dragon look at me!"