She was curious as to why this duke harbored such hostility towards the imperial family.
Perhaps she could ask her maternal grandfather when she got back, but she didn't know if he would know.
But since she was on someone else's turf, there was really nothing she could do.
At the banquet that evening, the Duke of Roses finally met Fang Yuan in person.
As observed during a mental scan, the duke appeared more handsome than Daniel.
She still looks so young.
It's hard to believe he's over a hundred years old. The people in this world are like vampires, with elves around.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Upon meeting the person in question, Fang Yuan performed a noble salute.
"Baron Wisteria, welcome to my castle. You are very beautiful."
Arthur Rose carefully examined Fang Yuan and praised him with a smile.
It was hard for him not to like her long, straight black hair and black eyes.
The nobler one's imperial bloodline, the more pronounced their black hair and black eyes.
With her fair skin, black hair, and black eyes, she is a rare beauty.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Grace. You are a handsome gentleman, and it is an honor to receive your compliment."
Fang Yuan praised while simultaneously criticizing.
If you really want to fall in love in this world, you really have to be careful.
Because you never know, the man in front of you might be an old monster who has lived for many years.
"Are you Lord Fang Yuan? I am Vivian, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Arthur's little sprite flew to Fang Yuan.
She could already feel the comfortable aura emanating from Fang Yuan.
The closer she got, the stronger the scent became; it smelled wonderful and made her really want to get closer.
Thinking this, she did just that, as if possessed, she flew directly onto her shoulder and leaned against her hair.
"Ah, this feels so good~" Vivian murmured to herself.
She grabbed a few strands of Fang Yuan's black hair and took a few deep breaths, her face filled with ecstasy.
Fang Yuan felt a little embarrassed, and she looked up at Arthur apologetically:
"I'm sorry, Your Highness."
She hadn't expected that her plant affinity would make this little elf even more unsteady than Ella, and it actually pounced on her.
This made her feel like a thief who had kidnapped a fairy.
Fang Yuan was unaware that the higher the level of the spirit and the closer it was to nature, the deeper and stronger its energy perception of Fang Yuan would be.
"No, this is not your fault. It only proves that you are a beautiful, pure, and kind woman. My Vivian likes you very much!"
Arthur smiled and said, "Yes, he also likes this pretty and charming girl very much."
"You flatter me too much. Perhaps they just like my awakened abilities."
Fang Yuan gave a shy smile.
I sighed inwardly, thinking that after so many lifetimes, I never expected to still receive the label of being kind and pure.
She didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
"Vivian, as the hostess, it's time to entertain the guests," Arthur Rose summoned her little sprite.
"I'm sorry, Vivian, for being rude!"
Upon hearing this, Vivian reluctantly returned to Arthur's side, then looked at the little elves in the distance and greeted them.
"Hello, I'm Vivian, welcome to the Duke's Castle."
"Hello, I'm Alice. Can we be friends? Alice loves making friends."
Alice flew over to Vivian as if they were old friends.
"Alright, Vivian, please help me lead the other little guests to the side to rest!"
Arthur had the elves taken to another small restaurant, where food was prepared specifically for the elves.
After the elves had all left, he looked around:
“Vivian has been rude. Please allow her master to apologize on her behalf. Please come over here, my beautiful guest.”
As he spoke, he pulled out a chair next to the main seat, gesturing for Fang Yuan to sit down.
"·····"
Fang Yuan didn't need to look to know the gazes of those around him.
However, she still habitually scanned the area with her mental energy, and sure enough, she saw curious and shocked gazes all around her.
She could only pretend she hadn't noticed anything, calmly walk forward, and gracefully sit down.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Now that she's on someone else's turf, there's no need for her to be coy and refuse.
"Uncle, have you forgotten about your nephew?" James couldn't help but ask.
This uncle's behavior is too proactive; it's almost like he's trying to find him another aunt.
He's so old, yet he still has the nerve to flirt with young girls.
The key point is that this girl is someone both he and Daniel have their eyes on.
"James, I remember you never needed me to greet you, how come you're all grown up and know how to behave now? How is my dear Lilith?"
Seeing Fang Yuan sit down, Arthur then looked at his nephew and asked.
It was as if they were dealing with an unreasonable child.
“Thank you for remembering my mother, Uncle. She’s doing well and should arrive tomorrow,” James replied.
However, his tone wasn't very happy; instead, it carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Auntie is coming back too? The last time she came back was for Father's 100th birthday." Daniel asked, feigning surprise.
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Fang Yuan, but Fang Yuan showed no curiosity or surprise.
“Of course, she will be back for her brother’s 110th birthday,” James said loudly.
This was so that everyone in the restaurant could clearly hear his age.
At my age, I shouldn't compete with these young people for partners.
"Alright, sit down, don't be so rude as to disturb our guests," Arthur said calmly to the two of them.
He felt a little uncomfortable; these two brats didn't need to emphasize his age.
He was over a hundred years old, but even without Fang Yuan's help, he could still live for nearly three hundred years.
He felt he was still very young.
"Yes, Father!"
Daniel found it amusing but showed no outward expression, quickly taking his seat.
His collaboration with James revealed Arthur's age to Fang Yuan.
The goal has been achieved; at least his father will lose a significant advantage.
"I'm sorry, I was rude just now." James calmly sat down.
Seeing the two troublemakers, Arthur lost all desire to talk to them.
He simply kept an eye on Fang Yuan, noting what kind of food she liked, and recommended some dishes that he thought were good.
"Miss Wisteria, please try this. This dessert is always very popular; you'll probably like it!"
Daniel couldn't stand it anymore and suddenly asked:
"Father, Edmund and the others don't seem to have returned? Has something delayed them?"
Arthur swallowed the steak in his mouth and looked at him:
"What, you've suddenly become concerned about your two older brothers?"
He didn't have many children; including the one he had with his mistress, he had a total of four sons and one daughter.
However, after the children grew up, they all went to their respective fiefdoms, and the daughters had long since married.
This is also a disadvantage for these long-lived nobles.
The children would not wait to inherit their father's title, but would instead receive separate fiefdoms.
Therefore, they generally don't have many children, since their fiefdoms are only so big.
“Edmund has recently acquired a piece of land and is busy with it. His fiefdom is already enough to promote him to earl. He will be promoted upon his return,” Arthur replied softly.
His sons, including Daniel, all had territories on the outskirts of the duchy.
This was so that they could choose to expand their fiefdoms outwards.
The other children did very well.
But the youngest, Daniel, was different; he stayed in his fiefdom for several years without doing anything.
"Really? Edmund is really amazing!" Daniel praised him at just the right moment.
As for any other meaning, he said he didn't understand it and didn't care.
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