“Miss Fang Yuan is the most learned lady I have ever met. Please don’t mind Emilia’s nonsense.” James also apologized to Fang Yuan.
As the older brother, he also bears some responsibility when his younger sister does something wrong.
“Of course I don’t care. After all, my father is indeed Baron Wheatfield, and that’s why I don’t want outsiders to take my father’s things,” Fang Yuan replied with a smile.
She showed no inferiority complex whatsoever; on the contrary, she was quite composed.
She earns her living through her own abilities, not through her father's approval.
She wouldn't give these two women who wanted to harm her a chance to breathe.
"If this is true, Mrs. Wheatfield and that imposter Miss Wheatfield will not only lose their inheritance of your father's property, but they will also be punished by the Duchy."
Daniel frowned in response.
He never imagined that in his father's duchy, someone would dare to so boldly disregard the laws of the empire.
“But the power of bloodline tracing requires someone to be alive, and your father has already passed away,” Emilia said, frowning.
“Indeed, after all, we can’t use your bloodline to test her and confirm,” James said.
The status of an illegitimate child is rarely recognized unless her father is alive.
If Baron Wheatfield were still alive, that would be very simple.
But he had been dead for a month.
“I don’t need mine, nor my father’s, because Lily Wheatfield’s biological father is still alive, and he’s in Wheatfield Territory,” Fang Yuan replied with a light laugh.
Who said it's necessary to confirm her relationship with Hines McTyeire?
As long as it's confirmed that her biological father is someone else, isn't that enough?
“Since you’re sure, then leave this matter to me. It’s my duty to deal with such immoral nobles in my father’s duchy.”
Daniel replied calmly.
He has the right to punish those who seek to confuse the noble bloodline.
That Mrs. Wheatfield is incredibly audacious, daring to openly defy the laws of the Empire.
"Then I look forward to your handling of the matter. By the way, her biological father is a knight named Hubert."
Fang Yuan added another reminder.
“Don’t worry, once it’s confirmed, I guarantee they won’t take a single grain of wheat from Baron Wheatfield’s territory,” Daniel replied.
Not only can they not be taken away, but they also have to be punished accordingly.
"Thank you very much!"
Afterwards, Fang Yuan returned to her Wisteria Manor with James's gift of gratitude.
Unexpectedly, Robert also gave her a surprise.
They actually found her two knights in reserve.
"My dear Butler Robert, have you found a knight willing to follow me?"
Fang Yuan was pleased to see the two extra guards.
Before leaving, she asked Robert to find people for her, and to her surprise, he actually found two.
"Yes, Master. Karl and Clayt are men who used to travel with you in caravans. They are loyal and reliable and can serve as your knights in reserve."
Robert earnestly introduced the two people to Fang Yuan.
These two men were not only reliable, but also because they had met his old master.
He actually hoped they could use helping him find his old master as an opportunity to test his loyalty as a knight.
“Karl has met Your Excellency.”
“Klay greets Your Excellency.”
The two stepped forward and gave Fang Yuan a knightly salute.
They knew they were just prospective knights, but from the moment they had this opportunity, they had to be prepared for the trials of Fangyuan at all times, hoping to pass the tests and become Fangyuan knights.
"My two future knights, I look forward to your performance and sincerely hope that you will become members of my baronial territory in the future."
She can say a few nice things, since she won't be asked for a single gold coin anyway.
"Thank you, sir! We will certainly do our best!"
Both of them were very happy to receive Fang Yuan's encouragement.
"A baronial fief? Master, are you sure you will receive a baronial title?" Robert asked with surprise.
His young master was more capable than he had imagined.
"Mr. Butler, please don't get excited. You need to tidy up the guest room on the second floor as soon as possible. I think we'll have guests coming soon."
Only then did he look towards the main courtyard of the manor.
It's really too small; it only has two floors. No, there's an attic on the third floor.
However, the only habitable area is indeed the second floor.
She was somewhat looking forward to her castle.
“Yes, Master!” Robert nodded in agreement.
Returning to her own place, even though she hadn't lived there for more than a few days after transmigrating, gave her a sense of belonging.
“Dear master, they are Liz and Bella, the maids that the butler recently hired near the manor.”
Anna also brought two young women with her.
"Lis greets her master."
"Bella greets her master."
The two new young women seemed a little reserved when they saw Fang Yuan.
“Very good, they can learn from you, Anna, from now on.” Fang Yuan nodded.
Anna was previously trained by Robert, so she's also suitable to help mentor newcomers.
"As you command, my master."
Anna gave a slight, respectful bow.
Fang Yuan is about to receive a noble title, so she can no longer call her Miss, but must address her as Master or Master.
On the seventh day after Fang Yuan returned, a delegation arrived in Wheat Field Town.
Daniel led them to his father's castle.
Not long after, a team of knights left Harvest Town with three prisoners.
Daniel and his mission were left behind.
"I have fulfilled my mission, dear Baron Fangyuan. Please accept your title and territory!"
Daniel brought Fang Yuan's conferred gifts to Fang Yuan's manor.
Under the witness of the envoy and the mission, Baron Fangyuan was awarded the title of Baron.
"Thank you for your generosity, Your Grace. Fang Yuan is honored."
“Miss Fang Yuan, are you planning to continue using the surname Wheatfield?” Daniel suddenly asked.
Only those who were granted a noble title could have their own surname.
"No, I'm not surnamed Maitian..." Fang Yuan was about to say that his surname was Fang.
Robert, however, took out a very old letter and handed it to Fang Yuan: "Master, this contains your maternal grandfather's surname. You can use this as your surname."
"Fansel Wisteria? That's my maternal grandfather's name?"
Fang Yuan only just learned that his maternal grandfather actually had a surname.
"Wisteria?" Daniel was somewhat surprised.
The surname Wisteria is generally found in the Kingdom of Bauhinia, which is a branch of the royal family of the Elf Empire.
“Yes, you have made a contract with the fairy and are entitled to the surname Wisteria,” Robert replied respectfully.
"·····"
Fang Yuan was dumbfounded.
She originally disliked the surname Maitian because it sounded too unpleasant and was considered too low-class, and planned to change her surname to Fang.
I never imagined that my maternal grandfather's surname was actually Wisteria.
The surname "Ziteng" sounds pretty good, at least much better than "Maitian" (Wheat Field), so I'll stick with that.
"Fang Yuan Zi Teng thanks His Excellency the Duke for his kindness, and thanks His Excellency the Viscount!" Fang Yuan bowed slightly to Daniel in reply.
"Have you noted down Lord Fangyuan Zifang's information?" Daniel asked the envoy beside him.
“Your Excellency, I have already had all the information about Baron Fangyuan Wisteria recorded here.”
The envoy of the mission hurriedly replied.
“Very well, you can leave now.” Daniel said without hesitation, telling them to get rid of him.
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