Chapter 259 Help
After parting with Alice, Gervis came to the sidelines to eat something to fill his stomach. He hadn't had dinner yet. He was taken to the locker room on the third floor by the butler early in the morning and has been busy ever since.
Gervis came to the long table, only to find that many guests were holding silver cups and discussing something.
Gervis walked forward and listened carefully. He didn't expect that they were talking about wine.
"Alice actually used the wine I gave her for her birthday party? This wife seems very kind!"
Gervis really didn't expect that Alice would be willing to take out the wine for the guests to drink. Alice's doing this did not benefit her at all, but it did bring a lot of benefits to Gervis.
Because Gervis could still hear the guests' surprise when they drank the wine, and there would always be a butler beside them respectfully explaining it to them.
"Your Excellency, this wine is the second kind of wine in Storm Territory besides beer!"
"Besides, this wine is produced in small quantities, so there is not much of it. There is a shop selling wine in the East Square of Winterfell, but each customer can only buy 5 jugs of wine!"
The butler did not boast about the wine, nor did he go out of his way to flatter it; all of this had been arranged in advance.
There is no need to hype up the wine; anyone who has tasted it will never forget its delicious taste. When the butler told the address where the wine could be purchased, all the guests silently wrote it down.
Wine is not only attractive to noble gentlemen, but even many noble ladies sip the wine in the glass in a reserved manner. Apparently, the sweet taste of wine makes them drink it as if it were juice.
"I hope I don't get drunk and give those toads an advantage!"
Gervis saw a group of young men with shining eyes, each staring at the noble ladies who had not yet come down to dance, and he couldn't help muttering in his heart.
But it was obvious that Gervis was overthinking this. These noble ladies were brought to the banquet by their parents, and there would be no safety issues.
"elder brother!"
At this moment, a familiar voice came from behind Gervis, but Gervis was still not used to this name.
"Bonita! Why don't you go dancing? The young men who can come to the party tonight are all the best in Jones County. Why don't you hurry up and find a suitable one and find a satisfactory husband!"
Ever since he took Bonita to his shop last time, Gervis found that Bonita's way of addressing him had changed. It was no longer "Hey" or "Gervis", but "Brother" instead. There was no more "grunt" like a piggy when she spoke to him.
"Brother, you are so annoying. I am only 15 years old and still young. Besides, I will wait until I become a lord before considering a husband. Otherwise, if I get married without a title, people will look down on me!"
Bonita cried out and rolled her eyes at Gervis!
"You are quite smart, little girl, but you won't have such a good opportunity again in the future!"
Gervis was indeed not lying. The children brought by Alice's vassals today were indeed the best. The vassals could only bring their wives and one child. If they were asked to bring all their children, the banquet hall would probably not be able to accommodate them.
There is a lack of entertainment in this world, and the most common thing the nobles do is to have children. It is not uncommon for some nobles to have seven or eight children.
Therefore, no matter what banquet she attends, unless the host has a clear requirement, like the time when Alice chose her husband, she would only bring one child with her. Those who can come are basically the best ones who are being trained as heirs.
After all, attending more such banquets can help you broaden your horizons and make noble friends.
"Tell me, what's the matter with you coming to see me?"
This was also Bonita's first time attending such a high-level banquet. Gervis was sure that if Bonita had nothing to do, she would never waste time looking for him at the banquet.
After all, the delicious food at the banquet is what Gandalf's family lacks most during this period.
"It's Vivian. Look, there are a lot of people over there trying to invite her to dance! She doesn't want to. Can you help invite her to dance? That way, no one will bother her then!"
Bonita pointed in a direction of the hall, and Gervis looked in the direction Bonita pointed. Sure enough, Vivian was frowning, and there were a few young men sitting next to her, chatting her up. In addition to the young men who were chatting her up, other young men would come forward from time to time and want to invite Vivian to dance.
"Okay! No problem!"
Although his childhood sweetheart no longer belongs to him, seeing so many toads pestering Vivian, Gervis's emotions were immediately aroused. He agreed without thinking and walked quickly towards Vivian.
Bonita, who was beside Gervis, saw that her brother was so obsessed with beauty that he left without calling her. She gritted her teeth, stamped her feet, snorted softly, and then chased after Gervis.
"If he really comes, what should I do? Will Gervis invite me to dance like Bonita said? But, if the Earl sees us, will Gervis be in trouble..."
Vivian had no interest in these chattering, self-proclaimed gentlemen around her. Ever since Bonita suggested asking Gervis for help, Vivian had been looking in that direction.
Seeing Gervis coming over without hesitation, Vivian felt her heart pounding. She was looking forward to Gervis inviting her to dance, but she was also worried whether this would have a bad effect on Gervis.
But one thing cannot be denied, that is, Vivian envied the dance that Gervis and Alice just performed, which was a dance performed under the attention of everyone.
A long time ago, when she and Gervis were still on good terms, Vivian had fantasized about a solo dance between the two of them, but she had never had the chance to realize it.
Gervis's arrival quickly attracted the attention of several noble young masters beside Vivian. As the biggest winner tonight, Gervis's performance was undoubtedly impressive. Whether it was Gervis's arrogance or the delicious cake, they were all madly harvesting the hearts of the noble ladies.
"What is he doing here?"
The hearts of several teenagers tightened, but they soon understood what Gervis was here for!
"Beautiful Vivian, I wonder if I have the honor of asking you to dance again!"
With a smile on his face, Gervis bent down politely and extended his right hand.
"But... of course!"
Vivian blushed and answered after a pause.
Vivian would not have been so shy before, but Gervis was now a married man, which made Vivian feel a little like she had done something wrong, and this was at the birthday party of Gervis's wife.
As for the complicated fact that Gervis and Alice were only a couple in name only, no one, including Vivian and even Bonita, would tell them.
"Asshole, you ate what's in the pot and didn't even leave any for us! You're so cruel..."
Seeing the beautiful girl Vivian being taken away by Gervis with a blush on her face, several noble young masters were almost crying with anger!
(End of this chapter)
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