British 1986

I will take them to change their clothes. You can go in first with Capel. The ceremony will be held shortly.

Diana straightened Allen's collar and patted his shoulder gently. Then she picked up Harry and called William to go in and change clothes together.

"Your Excellency, please come with me. His Highness has prepared for today many days in advance. He has been in a good mood recently."

Capel looked at Allen, who was wearing a blue military uniform, with a look of relief. People rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles. Now that Mr. Allen wears the military uniform, his temperament has changed from a gentle temperament to the heroic look he has now. He looks like a talented person.

Holding his hat under his arm, Allen followed Capel all the way to the banquet hall, good guy.

From a distance, Allen saw an old guy with pale skin.

Earl Spencer!

This old otaku has not left the castle for many years. I didn't expect him to come today.

Although his reputation outside may not be very good and he has various problems, when Allen saw him for the first time, he still trotted forward to say hello.

"Nice to meet you, Earl Spencer!"

"Haha, I haven't seen you for many years, and you're so tall now."

Earl Spencer's voice sounded extremely slow and low, like an old stereo that had not been used for decades, was dug out and then plugged in and used again, which was a bit weird.

This is the old Earl Spencer who is rumored to be very stingy, but in fact he is really stingy. He is also the father of Diana and Ellen’s good friend Spencer!

Taking the initiative to hand Allen a glass of champagne, Earl Spencer was a bit chatty and talked to Allen for several words. It could be seen that the old guy actually didn't want to stay at home.

But because his current uncle, Boss Cha, had bad relations with many nobles, he could not fit in at all in the circle near their home, and was forced to stay at home.

Allen smiled as if nothing had happened to the few nobles around him who nodded to him when they saw him.

Among the people who came today, there were several well-known viscounts. In addition to old Earl Spencer, there were three other Earls. There was also one wearing an officer's uniform. Allen squinted his eyes and thought about it.

This should be a Scottish nobleman from the Royal Guards Archer Company, but Allen didn't know his specific name. Although they were all confidants of Boss Cha, they were not familiar with each other.

After chatting in the hall for more than half an hour, Butler Capel finally came over to call for someone, walked to Allen personally, and led Allen to another auditorium.

In the auditorium at this time, there were several photographers standing at the door. In addition to taking pictures, there were also videographers.

In the middle of the hall, there is an extremely imposing large chair. All the exposed wood has been coated with varnish to make it look golden, and the seat cushion is made of red velvet.

Not far in front of the chair, there was a shelf that looked like a small tray.

This thing also has a bracket for a computer case.

It is made of dark wood, about ten centimeters high, long strip, with two protruding baffles on the short sides, and a red velvet-covered cotton pad on the long strip.

As the nobles filed in behind Allen, they each stood according to their geographical location.

If your home or fief is in the north, stand to the left of the chair. If your home is in the south, stand to the right, leaving Allen alone in the middle.

Capel smiled at Allen and slowly retreated to the end of the team on the right.

When the atmosphere gradually became quiet, a clergyman in red, holding a book with a serious face, began to read.

Allen didn't have much energy to listen. Anyway, after reading the above sentence, he nodded seriously, and when it was time to echo, he echoed.

Finally, after the clergy shouted loudly, Diana came out with the two little princes and stood in front of the chair in the middle to watch the ceremony.

After they were in place, Boss Cha, dressed in a formal suit, walked out with a smile and glanced at Allen.

After Boss Cha sat down on the extremely conspicuous chair, he waved to indicate that the ceremony could continue.

"Kakakaka."

The person in charge of taking photos next to him kept blinking his right eyelid with the flash flashing.

These images and photos of today's ceremony will not be made public, but will be included in the royal family's archives.

Following the clergyman's command, Allen straightened his back, straightened his hat, and took three standard steps to the small stand in front of Boss Cha.

This thing is used to cushion your knees when you kneel.

It's kneeling, but it's not kowtow. Because the mat under the stand is slightly tilted and not flat, you need to lean your upper body back a little after kneeling up.

Boss Cha looked at Allen who was kneeling in front of him, listening to the clergy begin to recite the eight virtues of knights and the rules that the Hill family needs to abide by.

The scene was quiet except for the clergy's reading, and the rest was the sound of flashing lights and the breathing of the surrounding guests.

Allen didn't know how long it had been, but he seemed to have seen Boss Cha's mouth move. He quickly clenched his right fist and took the oath along with what the clergy were reciting.

From today on, because he is old enough, he can officially swear allegiance in front of Boss Cha!

Before, it was informal, but now, from this moment on, he is officially recorded in the books, with his allegiance witnessed by guests!

From then on, he was the captain of the bodyguard of Boss Cha, and he had completely secured his faction and backer.

Just like the nobles watching the ceremony on both sides, each of these people had to go through such a ceremony.

Although it seems very feudal, this ritual must not be skipped!

Even Boss Cha himself, when he was officially canonized as Crown Prince, he knelt down and swore allegiance to the Queen in Caernarfon Castle with everyone watching.

Loyalty is no joke. It has complete rituals and steps. Only after completing these rituals can it be considered as formal allegiance!

After allegiance, everyone has restraints on both the ministers and the monarch.

Allen has to fulfill his duty as a guard, which is the duty of a monarch.

This is his retainer. He can protect himself and do things for him, but outsiders cannot touch him!

If he makes a mistake, he must be protected!

As soon as Boss Cha waited for Allen to finish his oath, he stood up with a happy face and drew out the saber from his waist.

"Oops!"

Boss Cha pulled out his saber, with the blade facing outward, and lightly tapped Allen's shoulder. Then he put the knife into its sheath and said to Allen seriously: "In the future, you will become an adult, and you will have more responsibilities on your shoulders." Come on, don’t be naughty!”

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"Okay, let's get up and change clothes!"

As soon as Boss Cha finished speaking, eight servants carried several old-fashioned treasure chest-like boxes to Allen's side. They opened the boxes, which contained a set of gilded armor and gowns.

This is the exclusive dress and armor of the Royal Guards.

At first glance, he looks a bit like the famous British Lobster Soldier.

The top is red, but unlike the monotonous red top of the lobster soldier, the gold thread on this red top is extremely gorgeous.

Whenever the two stand side by side and compare, the difference can be seen at a glance.

Allen stood up, and the servant removed the bracket on the ground in front of him. After Allen opened his arms, he helped him take off his hat and jacket.

After the servant helped Allen put on the Royal Guards' coat, Boss Cha personally helped Allen tie the last button.

Then there is no need to change the next armor. This thing weighs twenty or thirty pounds. It looks handsome, but it is very heavy.

All you have to do is put on your hat and say something.

The all-gold cavalry helmet with silver stripes was taken into the hands of Boss Zha.

Allen quickly bent down, Boss Cha put the helmet on him, straightened it for Allen, and then nodded with satisfaction.

After finishing this one, there is one last thing left.

The servant dragged a long tray in which lay a cavalry saber.

Picking up the saber, Boss Cha shook it carefully before handing it to Allen with one hand.

Taking the saber with both hands, Allen lowered his head to find the buckle at his waist, hung the saber up, and then stood up straight again.

Although the clothes below have not been changed, the upper body is wearing a red dress with large areas of gold patterns, coupled with this golden helmet, it looks quite similar.

Until then, the whole ceremony came to an end, and the guests who had been watching the ceremony silently began to applaud and bless Boss Cha and Allen.

"Follow Capel to change clothes later. Let your servants keep these things safe for next year."

Boss Cha stood next to Allen and whispered.

He was very satisfied with Allen's current image. This was still Allen who hadn't changed into a full set of armor. If he waited until later,

He had already begun to imagine that Allen would be wearing a full set of armor of the Royal Guards, riding on a white horse and clearing the way for him. He would be dressed in military uniform, sitting on a carriage, surrounded by cheering people.

Capel personally held the small shelf that Allen had just knelt on, and walked in front to lead the way for Allen.

"Your Excellency, this little stand is the one that His Highness used to take the oath when he was consecrated. I personally went to London to get it back a few days ago."

"oh?"

After hearing Capel's explanation, Allen understood why he was holding this shelf personally.

Is this thing considered a cultural relic?

I have been using it for who knows how many years. Anyone with a lower status can just kneel on the ground. They are not qualified to kneel on this thing.

The fact that he can use this thing today is probably authorized.

This thing looks inconspicuous. When you need it, why do you have to go to London to get it?

Why did Capel go and get it himself?

This thing must have been kept in a treasury dedicated to the royal family, and it must be kept safe and returned after use.

When he came to the banquet, Allen brought a car full of gifts, which was full of miscellaneous things, including food, clothing, and everything. When he returned, in addition to several boxes of his clothes and armor, there were also checks The other gifts the boss gave him were two full cars.

The only difference is that Allen's car is an ordinary car, while Boss Cha's gift in return is a van!

After the banquet, William and Harry will temporarily stay in their own home for a while. Alan, who is free again, is debt-free, has two little kids around him, and has no women at home, which allows him to have a good rest. a few days.

On Christmas night, a giant fifteen-meter-high Christmas tree stood on the lawn in the front yard of the manor.

This is a new tree cut by the servants in the national park, and it is covered with colorful lights and small gifts.

Each servant can get one of these gifts. Allen was in a good mood. He wore a red Christmas hat and personally gave red envelopes, which were rewards, to every servant who had worked hard for a year.

All cash!

Three thousand pounds per person, this is tax-free income.

Sixty brand-new pounds sterling is still very happy to hold in your hand.

December 26th.

He slept until almost eleven o'clock in the morning before Allen slowly got up.

With this cold weather and the lack of heating at home, he was a bit reluctant to part with a warm bed.

but.

It’s not okay if you don’t get up. We still have to look at this year’s annual financial report.

The business at home is easy to deal with, and Earl Pictures has investment partners.

Wearing a velvet cloak, Allen came to the warm study, shook his feet, and quickly asked the maid to warm his feet.

yesterday

On the day of the Christmas season, his film "The Bad Seed" has been released simultaneously in the UK, the United States, and other regions. As for the box office and response,

The follow-up information has not been sent back yet.

Picking up the 21st Century Earl Pictures (Sony) annual report on the table, Allen turned to the last to last page.

Looking at the negative number above, he nodded with satisfaction.

Losing money is good, but how can anyone make money by doing business with others?

Don’t you have to pay dividends when you make money?

He is the only one who earns other people's money. How can he use the money to share dividends with Sony?

Look, we did several projects last year and lost more than 60 million pounds in total!

As long as the financial report is good, Allen can pay for it for decades.

Anyway, Sony doesn't care. Those who should make money can also get the money. Their movie is specially used to launder money. Allen knows very well how much money they can launder.

As long as everyone is satisfied, as for the company's performance, it doesn't matter!

It's not a listed company anyway, so this financial statement is just to deal with Sony's financial investigation team, and it's all just for show.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door, and after Allen answered, Hu Te came in with a plate of small cream cakes, placed it in front of Allen and said, "Master, the cake you asked for is here."

Although Allen has officially reached adulthood, theoretically, he can be called master by his servants.

But for the elderly in the family, it is enough if they can change their title from Second Young Master to Young Master.

As for becoming a master again.

His father only died a few years ago. This is so unkind, so now Hu Te continues to call him master, and Allen doesn't care. That's okay, it sounds younger!

Picking up the fork and smearing a mouthful of cream, Allen nodded with satisfaction. In winter, you have to eat some sweets to feel happy.

Seeing Hu Te looking at him with his notebook, Allen signaled Hu Te to speak quickly.

"Young master, Duke Angus has made an appointment to visit you tomorrow. He said it was to celebrate your official coming of age. Sir Spencer also called just now. He just returned from Gambia the day before yesterday and he will also come to see you tomorrow. Do you think?"

"Okay, let's arrange it until tomorrow afternoon. We'll stay for a meal in the evening and stay one night before leaving."

Why! La la la, I can jump horizontally and try again and again.