Chapter 297 Sympathy and Understanding
"I wonder what the wine made from these magic grapes tastes like?"
Gervis was full at this moment, and began to imagine what these magic grapes would taste like when made into wine.
"No matter what it tastes like, the price will definitely increase significantly! There are just a few magic potion grape vines right now. I wonder how long it will take from the germination of seeds to the fruiting of fruits?"
After the magic wine is brewed, it will definitely be priced higher. As for the final price, it depends on how effective the magic wine is for the title knight. If the spiritual energy content in the grapes is not reduced during the brewing process, Gervis thinks that many people will rush to buy a pot at 5 gold coins.
Gervis is not worried about the sales of potion wine, but a new problem has arisen that makes Gervis a little distressed. That is, although the space has been expanded, there is only one acre of land for potion grapes. If Gervis wants to increase the number of potion grapes, there is only one way, which is to collect the seeds of potion grapes for planting and cultivating.
But grapevines are not like wheat. Their growth cycle is very slow. It takes at least three years for a grapevine to mature and bear fruit. As for whether new plants can be cultivated by cuttings, Gervis doesn't know. He can try it later. All of this makes Gervis a little melancholy, and he feels a sense of worry and loss in his heart.
Of course, he was melancholy for only a moment, and then Gervis returned to normal. He had been in this world for so long, and except for the aspect of cultivation, his mind was not comparable to that of his previous life.
"No matter how long it takes! I will transplant some ordinary grape vines first and leave two acres of land to cultivate new plants of magic potion grapes. I will slowly expand the number of magic potion grapes later."
Having made the decision, Gervis did not stay in the grape space any longer and walked out of the space with the remaining half bunch of grapes.
"grown ups!"
When Gervis walked out of the courtyard gate, the guard on duty at the gate immediately saluted and greeted Gervis.
"Well, keep an eye on the courtyard. No one is allowed to enter the courtyard without my order!"
Gervis nodded to the guard and gave a serious order.
"Yes, sir!"
The guard rarely saw his master so serious, so he immediately straightened up and responded loudly.
Now that there are magic grapes in the grape space, Gervis will certainly not let the courtyard be as lax as before. Now he just gives simple instructions to the guards, and later he will find Thomas to arrange for the strengthening of the control of the space courtyard.
After giving instructions to the guards, Gervis walked towards the center of the vestibule, ready to immediately hand down the matters concerning the space courtyard. Such an important matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later.
“Anna!”
Gervis came to the vestibule but did not find Thomas, so he walked to the little maid Anna who was busy taking notes and called out.
"Where's Thomas?"
"Sir! Butler Thomas seems to have just taken Captain Audrey and the others out of the castle!"
Anna looked up at Gervis and answered promptly.
"Oh? You took Audrey and the others out of the castle? Do you know where they went?"
Gervis was a little confused. He took Audrey and others out to guard against danger, but if there was anything dangerous, Thomas should report it to him.
Tap tap!
Just as Anna was about to answer that she didn't know, the sound of horse hooves was heard at the castle gate. Gervis immediately looked in the direction of the sound and saw Thomas and Audrey riding their horses slowly towards them.
But when Thomas and the other man rode out of the gate on horseback, Gervis discovered that there was a creaking carriage following them, and in the carriage sat a young woman with a blank expression and tearful face.
"What is this Thomas doing?"
Gervis was still a little confused. He could not imagine that the butler Thomas cared so much about him, the lord.
"grown ups!"
When Gervis saw Thomas, Thomas had also seen Gervis, so he quickly jumped off the horse and ran to Gervis with a smile on his face.
In Thomas's opinion, he did a great job today.
Not only did he set a good example for his lord, but he also brought people to the castle before any major conflict occurred.
Although the right of primogeniture has been implemented in this world for a long time, it is inevitable that there will be some people with strong resistance. In many territories, one or two injuries occur every year. Of course, in the end, the serfs are hung in the square like flags fluttering in the wind.
What's more, it has been 30 years since the lord of Storm Territory exercised this right, so it is very difficult to avoid a major conflict.
"Thomas, what's going on with that woman?"
Gervis saw that although the woman looked like she had no good intentions, fortunately she was not tied up.
"Sir, there is a wedding being held in the territory today!"
"Yes, I know this. I even gave them a silver coin... Is this woman the bride?"
Gervis finally remembered why this woman looked familiar to him. Wasn't this the newlywed woman he saw on the roadside in the afternoon?
It's just that the woman's hair was a little messy at the moment, and her face was covered with a lot of dust and tear marks, so Gervis didn't notice it for a moment.
"Yes, sir! I just went to bring her here early so that the servants can help him wash up later!"
Thomas had a flattering look on his face, waiting for Gervis to praise his ability to do things. Thinking back to when Thomas came up with that bold idea, he had already been branded in his mind that his lord was a man and liked women very much.
In Thomas' opinion, for what happened today, Gervis would definitely praise himself generously for his quick mind, his ability to adapt, and his willingness to not blindly follow orders.
"Just married, bring it back early and wash it?"
If Gervis still can't figure out why Thomas brought this woman here, then the original owner has lived in vain all those years.
"The right of first night!"
Gervis sighed in his heart, but when he looked at Thomas's flattering smile, he felt an urge to draw his knife.
"What the hell is that look in your eyes? Do you think your master's taste is this high? If you brought back a beauty like Anna, it would be understandable, but how can I make a move with you like this..."
"Ah...wait a minute, what nonsense were you thinking just now? I am a good young man and I cannot accept such bad habits..."
Gervis felt that his style of painting was almost led astray by that bastard Thomas.
After sorting out his messy thoughts, Gervis glanced at the dark-skinned girl sitting in the carriage, and finally said to the butler who didn't know the horse had hit the horse's hoof again: "Thomas, send her back!"
"Yes, sir. I will take her to the inner castle right away... ah? Sir... send her back?"
Thomas was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what his master meant.
This is not Thomas' fault. The right of virginity is most popular among the petty country lords in this world. Since the petty country lords in this world do not have many entertainment activities, the right of virginity is the best way for them to pass the time.
Unfortunately, Gervis was influenced by his values in his previous life and could not do such bad habits no matter what.
Of course, Thomas was doing this to help him out of good intentions, and Gervis would not blame him. After all, everyone in this world, from serfs to nobles, was accustomed to this matter, just as normal as serfs having to pay taxes.
In order not to dampen Thomas' enthusiasm and also not want his story to spread among the nobles and make him look unconventional and a gentleman, Gervis found an excuse and spoke to Thomas in a low voice.
"Thomas, I am very satisfied with what you did today!"
"But your master is practicing an advanced fighting technique. I can't do this kind of thing before I become a silver knight, so send her back!"
"This... is it, sir!"
Thomas' eyes were a little vague, and he obviously didn't believe what Gervis said. After all, just a few days ago he saw that his master and the little maid had an unspeakable secret.
But since his master had spoken, Thomas had no choice but to do as he was told. Fortunately, the master also praised him, so his efforts were not in vain.
Following Gervis' instructions, Thomas quickly called on Audrey and others to turn around and leave the castle.
After Thomas left, Gervis shook his head helplessly and turned his gaze back to Anna.
But when Gervis's eyes fell on Anna's pretty face, he saw Anna looking at him with sympathy and understanding.
This world is not too big or too small for Anna's age. Anna also knew what Thomas had just said, so when she heard that Gervis could not get close to women for the time being because of his fighting spirit training, she looked at him with sympathy and a hint of understanding.
As for what that hint of clarity actually refers to, that's up to everyone to guess.
"Hey! Anna, come here, eat two of these grapes. When Butler Thomas comes back later, ask him to come to the study to find me!"
Gervis felt like a dumb person eating bitter herbs. He picked two grapes, handed them to Anna, and walked towards the inner castle without looking back.
(End of this chapter)
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