Whispering Poems.

Chapter 1610 Banquet at Willard Manor

This is not the first time Xia De has expressed his stubbornness. Although it is a pity, the witch is not disappointed.

"I'm fine here, just an ordinary person. Is the matter of the Yodel Palace finished? I heard from the newspaper that there is an important meeting this afternoon?"

"Important meetings are not as important as you."

Miss Galina looked at Xia De:
"It seems that you don't have any other travel plans today. In this case, I will comfort you. Come with me to the banquet at night. I didn't plan to go, but I remember that we seldom dance together."

The evening banquet was held at Willard Manor in the city. In name, Earl Willard welcomed his relatives. Earl Dewey of Carsonrick arrived in Tobesk, but that Earl of Dewey was actually from Carsonrick. The leader of the second batch of delegations who came here is similar to the leader of the first batch of delegations, the annoying Earl Lewis.

The banquet was actually ordered by the king, with the purpose of privately contacting the Carson Rik delegation to complete the final unofficial "tacit" agreement before formal negotiations in the Green Lake area.Therefore, the grand banquet invited many Kasenric nobles who are resident in Tobesk, and even Kasenric's ambassador to De La Rion was invited to attend.

This should be the first time Xia De participated in such a high-standard banquet as Miss Galina's male companion.When the maids were helping him prepare the dress at home, Xia De was still worried that he would see Rezia at the banquet, but fortunately, Rezia would not attend the banquet. Only Agelina was captured by King Larousse III asked to participate.

Spring has arrived, and banquets held in the open air of the manor do not have to consider temperature restrictions, so ladies' evening dresses are no longer as bloated as they are in winter.At the beginning of the day, when the carriage passed an uphill road and stopped at the gate of the manor surrounded by white walls, Xia De, who was the first to get off the carriage, noticed that the ladies' clothes were very different from those in winter.

Of course, he didn't forget to turn around, and took Miss Galina's hand in a very gentlemanly manner, letting her get off the carriage as well.The witch is wearing a long red dress today. The skirt is sewn with shiny silver threads, which can better set off her tall figure under the light.

She seemed to be in a good mood, motioned for Xia De to hold her hand, and walked into the manor with her.There was no maid behind her, and now Tifa and the other maids had already gone to the lounge specially prepared for Miss Galina in the manor ahead of time, and she had to meet a few guests in a while.

The guests who came to the banquet kept nodding their heads to the duchess, while the beautiful witch was looking at the colorful vestibule and the water floating on the ground when she stepped into the red carpet in the courtyard of the manor. The paper boat with candles and the table with food, smiled and whispered to Shad:
"Before I met you, I never thought that one day I would be like my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, holding a man's hand and attending an important banquet in the kingdom."

"There will be more opportunities like this in the future."

Xia De also replied softly, which made the witch's powdered cheeks look even more rosy.

Because it was not a formal banquet in name, the atmosphere in the manor was very relaxed that night.In the past, when participating in such events, Miss Galina always sat and chatted with the aristocratic women she knew well, but since Xia De was with her today, she could enjoy the atmosphere of the banquet like ordinary people.

Of course, before that, Miss Galina met with the owner of the manor, Earl Willard, and then, through Mrs. Willard's introduction, she met her cousin, Earl Dewey of Carson Rico.Compared with Earl Lewis, this tall and thin southern nobleman can obviously be called a qualified gentleman.Although there is a pretentious tone when speaking, compared with Earl Lewis, who is known as "Williamdale's Pig", this kind of small problem is not a problem at all.

People holding wine glasses were chatting at the long table in the courtyard where cooked food and snacks were placed. At this time, the ambassador of Kasenlik also came over.Although the outsider had been in this world for nearly a year, this was the first time he had seen this gentleman.

They chatted in Delarion, talking about Tobesk's weather, food, and the schedule of the Green Lake delegation, and then Miss Galina sent an invitation to Earl Dewey to visit Yodel Palace tomorrow.

Xia De stood beside Miss Galina as a foil, and he didn't speak the whole time, feeling that his smile was about to stiffen.Fortunately, he was able to appreciate Galina Cavendish's profile at such a close distance, and watched the warm night wind pass through the long tent illuminated by gas lamps amidst the background noise of the lively open-air banquet , blowing the broken red hair around her ears.

Miss Galina's ears seemed to be turning red slightly, and then she put her hands behind her back and pinched Xia De lightly, apparently warning Xia De not to look at her so blatantly.

Xia De then looked away, and then heard someone calling his name softly.So he left the people he was talking to for a while, and then found that an unknown Carson Rik woman was looking for him.

"Her Royal Highness Margaret sends you greetings, Mr Hamilton."

The brown-haired lady in her 30s wearing a blue dress lowered her voice to greet, and handed a letter to Xia De, before saying in a normal voice:
"I am the sister of the Countess of Dewey. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hamilton. I have seen your performance in the Equestrian Race around the city in the newspapers. When I really saw you, it was even more impressive than what was described in the newspapers." deep impression."

The lady even asked Xia De for the blessings written on the paper for her two nieces, and then she left satisfied.Xia De put away the letter and returned to Miss Galina's side. They have already talked about the import and export trade between Delarion and Carson Rico. This topic is probably caused by tariffs.

"It was already ten years ago that we signed the last version of the tariff agreement. At that time, the plan of the agreement was negotiated for half a year. I was still serving as the secretary at the meeting, and I remember the situation very clearly."

Earl Dewey said with a smile:

"At that time, you De La Rion demanded higher tariffs for Carson Rico's financial subsidies for wheat, industrial alcohol, and special airbags for Mark III special steam engines. Only this point was discussed for two months."

"In addition to these, there are actually large steam engine ship drive shafts and special subsidies for the development of steam airships. Delarion also has a lot of opinions."

Xia De, who stood beside Miss Galina, said aloud, and smiled at the surprised expression of the Duchess:
"However, it was later discovered that De La Rion also had subsidies for special alloys, so the two parties understood each other in the agreement, and finally reached terms that both countries were satisfied with. I believe that this time the Green Lake negotiations will also have satisfactory results. , just like back then.”

He slightly raised the wine glass in his hand:

"Before the tariff agreement ten years ago, the city was full of uproar, but we still made it through safely."

Earl Dewey nodded unexpectedly:
"Is this Hamilton from Reggie? Yes, you are right. We all have faith. Confidence is more precious than gold."

After saying goodbye to the two earls politely and enjoying the atmosphere of the open-air banquet with Shad, Miss Galina couldn't help asking curiously:

"How do you know these things? Even I only know the information of the meeting ten years ago."

"Oh, Galina, don't think of me as an incompetent man who eats soft food by your side."

Xia De said, straightening his bow tie:

"Since I'm standing by your side, I certainly won't disgrace you. Although I'm not interested in politics, it doesn't mean I don't understand anything."

"But you still didn't answer, how did you know those things."

The witch asked curiously, looking at Xia De's handsome face under the gas light in the courtyard.

Xia De explained softly:

"One of the members who participated in the tariff negotiations on behalf of De La Rion was my neighbor, Mr. Smith, the former Chief Financial Secretary of the Kingdom. And I know something about him."

In fact, after Shade defeated the twin monsters in [Past Life·Sixth Era], he obtained some important memories of the lives of Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith.And the conclusion of that tariff agreement is one of the most important political achievements in Mr. Smith's life. Shade has read it in his memory, and with the help of "Silver Moon Library" to enhance his memory and "her", he was able to do so just now. Say it casually.

"Shad, you always act like you know everything, so now you know what I'm thinking?"

The witch asked with a smile on her lips, and stopped with Xia De, and looked at the magician who was invited to perform "steam magic" in the courtyard with the people.This type of magic usually involves complex machinery, so it is also called "mechanical magic", and at this time the magician is trying to make a bird assembled from mechanical gears fly.

"What you are thinking is what I am thinking."

Xia De said softly, and then was slapped on the arm by the witch, she reprimanded reproachfully:
"Really, how can you think those things here? You lecherous slut."

She smiled in the crowd under the night, under the gas lamp in the courtyard, and looked younger and more charming than usual. Xia De even felt his heart was moved.

So following his own will, Xia De suddenly kissed Jialina's side face lightly, which made the blush look even more gorgeous.She didn't blame Xia De for his contempt, but covered her mouth and lowered her head with a chuckle. At this moment, her figure almost overlapped with Leizia's.

(End of this chapter)