Australian Storm 1876

   Chapter 802

  Under the spotlight, everyone is paying attention.

  The Duke of Wright walked slowly and generously. It was truly abundance of jade, outstanding and not crowded. It aroused the cheers of many noble ladies and ladies. He smiled and waved frequently and greeted the high-ranking government officials who came up.

  Li Xiaozu and Duan Changjiang went forward to pay their respects, Duke Wright waved them to come closer, and said softly; "Master Li, Master Duan, we meet again."

   "I and the two of you are here to welcome your Royal Highness. It is a great honor. Please also move in. The reception will begin immediately."

   "No hurry, wait a moment, the emperor hasn't arrived yet." Duke Wright waved his hand and said calmly; "Let's wait at the door for a while, so as not to toss back and forth again."

   "Thank you, Your Highness, for being compassionate. I will naturally follow suit."

  Duke Wright, Li Xiaozu, and Duan Changjiang talked in a cordial manner. The senior administrative officials next to them were unable to intervene, so they smiled and guarded them in the middle, becoming the focus of the party tonight.

  Geng Kaiping stood behind the two, very close to the small circle of His Highness. He could feel the light on his face in the enviable gaze of the people around him, and couldn't help but straighten his chest.

  He has a wealth of social experience, and he knows how much he weighs, but he dare not rush in and talk too much.

  Wait not long

  A group of people crowded around the Duke of Palawan, who was late, and the gentlemen and ladies greeted by the door became excited again, and rushed forward to greet His Royal Highness, and they became a mess.

  The band at the cocktail party played a stirring symphony, and the two highnesses entered the main venue of the cocktail party surrounded by everyone. The bright lights illuminated the European-style palace buildings, luxurious and classical. The long dining table is covered with white cloth and displays a variety of delicacies, fruits and drinks for you to choose from.

  A similar western-style cocktail party is a place for communication and the best way to expand your network. The two highnesses are always the protagonists of the cocktail party and are also the focus of the most attention.

Li Xiaozu and Duan Changjiang have been accompanied by Duke Wright, and have successively received many celebrities, ladies and ladies who came to visit. This also confirms that they are the Duke of Wright. They can be regarded as little brothers. Once they are confirmed, it is easy. It’s not easy to change camp.

  At this cocktail party where high-level celebrities gather

   did not see any royal guard officers. It stands to reason that they should be an important part of any upper-class reception, but no one was there, not even a lieutenant officer.

  It is mysterious and thought-provoking.

  After the reception

  A Xinghui brand car left Metro Manila with the scattered traffic. After turning around, it stopped in front of a mansion in the old city not far from Chinatown.

  The person watching the gate has already opened the gate and bends down and shouted; "Welcome the master back home."

  The car drove into the hospital, and the sensitive butler hurriedly stepped forward to open the door and said, "Master is auspicious."

  Geng Kaiping got out of the car with a tired expression. Today, after standing outside the reception of Duke Wright’s social circle for a long time, his calf was sore. Although he had no chance to say a word with the distinguished person, he still looked excited.

  It’s not easy, I finally rely on the small circle of nobles!

The empire’s nobility circle is very small. In addition to the 5 royal dukes, the top-ranking counts to 11 earl families, dozens of viscount families, plus hundreds of barons. Less than 1/3 of the barons are even more than one-third of them, and most of them are lifelong nobles.

  Most of the nobles are on the mainland of the empire, and it is difficult to find them in overseas states.

  The same is true here in the Luzon Islands. The only nobles are the generals of the Royal Guard, at least with the rank of brigadier general and above, which is difficult for ordinary people to reach. .

  The first division of the Royal Guard is stationed in Manila and surrounding cities, and the third division is stationed in Mindanao, Cebu, Leyte and Palawan. The second division has returned to the mainland for reorganization.

  I was able to get the news this time, and it still relies on the old friends of the shipping company for many years to reveal that I must be grateful afterwards.

  Geng Kaiping returned home even though he was tired but excited. He took a sip from the tea cup. At this moment, he felt hungry in his stomach, so he ordered; "Master, I will prepare a late night snack, prepare more, and go quickly."

   "Understand, the younger one is going to prepare." The butler bowed and bowed, then turned to arrange.

   is talking

  His brother Geng Kaifa walked into the hall, and he could not help but ask in surprise; "Brother, didn't you go to the reception, why...Is there no arrangement at the reception, or was he busy socializing and didn't eat something?"

  "Don't mention it, I haven't touched my teeth during this short period of time."

   "Why is this?"

   "Ha ha ha..." Geng Kaiping smiled triumphantly. He is indeed qualified to be proud. There are so many merchants in Manila, only a few people can make this trip.

  In addition to myself, there are also a few nobles who have climbed to the Duke of Palawan. There are still many smart people in this world, not just myself.

  He happily talked about today’s affairs, and immediately made Geng Kaifa happily closed his mouth from ear to ear, clasped his fist and said with a smile; “Congratulations, brother, I will help you from the nobles in the future, and your career will surely become a milestone. It’s out of control.”

   "That's natural, but first we have to take care of Li Gongzi and Duan Gongzi."

   "Brother, do the two sons treat each other equally?"

  "How is this possible?" Geng Kaiping couldn't help rolling his eyes, looking at his somewhat bewildered brother, he reprimanded in an angry and funny way;

   "What are you thinking about in your head all day? Is it all paste?

  Holding is naturally the thickest thigh. In the future, our Geng family will have to take Li Gongzi as the head and follow in Li Gongzi’s footsteps.

  Duan Gongzi is a good friend of Li Gongzi, we just need to respect it, they are totally different things.

  Thinking that she is clever and delusional to step on two boats, trying to find the right and the left, it will only die faster, it is really stupid behavior, and the wise man can’t take it.

  You must not have this kind of thought, this is a big taboo."

   "Brother Fool has been taught, so I don't dare to take a step beyond the thunder pond." Geng Kaifa was taken aback, and quickly said solemnly.

   Geng Kaiping snorted awe-inspiringly. At this time, under the leadership of the housekeeper, the maid put a lot of exquisite food on the table.

   "Supper is here, let's sit down and eat together."

  Geng Kaiping was really hungry, and regardless of others, sat down and feasted, the food was quite sweet.

  The second brother, Geng Kaifa, sat aside, eating some drinks with him.

  Waiting until the elder brother’s food was almost the same, he discussed how to serve Young Master Li well and the proper arrangements for food, clothing, housing and transportation. The two were discussing, only the housekeeper hurriedly walked in to report;

  It was discovered that her servant had an affair with Miki, who was raised in the mansion, and she has been captured and handed over to the master to deal with it.

  Geng Kaiping was furious when he heard the words, a sharp look flashed in his eyes, and he stood up and walked out with a cold face.

  Geng Mansion was originally a luxurious Spanish manor, covering a large area. There are also 40 or 50 people in the mansion, including the concierge, gardener, coachman, nursery, and maid. It is also a large family with a reputation in the local area.

  Suddenly heard about this scandal, how can you not be angry?

   Outside the stone corridor of the foyer at this time

   More than a dozen strong family members held clubs in their hands and surrounded a group of men and women. The man was a sturdy young man in his 20s. He had been beaten all over his body and knelt to the ground.

  The woman knelt next to her, she looked fair-skinned, glamorous and pretty, with a slender figure. She was just seventeen or eighteen years old. She cried so that her eyes were red and swollen like peaches.

   "Woo woo woo...Master, forgive us this time..."

  Under the light

  This man and woman had a terrible expression, trembling with fear, and only hoped that the master would be able to open the door and be merciful.

  The laws of the empire never condone people who are criminals. Whether you are Chinese, white or aboriginal, if you dare to violate the criminal law, you will inevitably be punished severely.

  The two people committed adultery in private. The man was a Chinese hired worker in the house. He helped with some chores in the kitchen on weekdays. After being here for more than a year, he did not expect to commit such a crime.

Mei Ji is an indigenous woman raised in the mansion. There are only 4 beautiful girls who are carefully selected from the age of thirteen or fourteen. Musical rhythms are all virgins.

   originally wanted to be sent to the rich and powerful mansion, but he never thought that he would be ruined by a subordinate, but now it is worthless.

  Geng Kaiping's innocent eyelids twitched, and he said coldly; "Take my name post, and send this unaware dog minion to the Royal Police Station for the crime of rape. As for this cheap maid..."

  "Master, please forgive me!" The woman knelt for a few steps, and hugged the master's leg, begging bitterly.

Geng Kaiping closed his eyes and let out a long sigh, then suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Don’t blame the master for being cruel, you don’t want to take the road to riches and nobles, and you have to do this kind of pickling, since the road is your own choice. , Then no one blames others.

   Come, put her in the back house, no one can approach without my order.

  Go and call the old bustards of the prostitutes in Xicheng, let them see the goods, 60 gold oceans can lead people away. "

  He is also heartbroken at this moment, and he is really at a loss.

These Miki, eating, drinking, dressing, and the cost of careful training, in the next few years, each one will cost at least two or three hundred Jinyang. They wear silk satin and eat chicken, duck and fish. Everyone pays for them. There is a little girl waiting, that's really the treatment of the lady in the house.

   "No, sir, please don't be like this..." The woman cried hoarsely, and was dragged away by several women with big waists.

  The flames reflected Geng Kaiping’s livid face. No one dared to speak. Several big men escorted away the man who was already limp as mud, waiting for him will be a miserable second half of his life.

  After Geng Kaiping's reception tonight, it is an open fact that he worshipped at the gate of the First Class Pingyuan Earls' Mansion. The news spread like wildfire and quickly spread to the upper and middle levels of Manila.

The hired worker in the    Mansion, Mei Ji, should be severely punished publicly and privately after being sent to the police station. By the way, he can still sell Geng Mansion’s face, so why not do it?

  Everyone knows that holding the thigh of the earl’s mansion, the Geng family is not far from developed.

  Standing under the porch

Geng Kaiping’s complexion was complex and uncertain, and after a long time, Wei Ran sighed; “After all, barbarians are unfamiliar, and there is no thought of etiquette and chastity in their bones. Tonight’s affairs have reminded me of things, let’s hurry up. Give it to Young Master Li. Sooner or later, these noble princes can't lack people to wait on them. We have done our best."

   "Brother's words are great, I will order them to arrange."

   "Go, gold and silver jewelry and wear are the best, don't care about the little money, I want to give them glamorously."

  "Please rest assured, brother, I save it."

  (End of this chapter)