Cross Rose Requiem

Anthony rode a carriage and entered Count Friedrich's castle.

Knowing that his uncle was coming, Arnold Friedrich ran out of the castle. He embraced Duke Victor with open arms and said happily, "Dear uncle, long time no see!"

"Long time no see, Arnold." Duke Victor said, then avoided.Arnold jumped at nothing, the smile on his face remained unchanged: "I really want to visit my uncle, but my mother found me a nasty teacher. Please come with me, my mother will be happy if she knows you are coming .”

Then, lead the Duke in.

Enter the castle, go to the conservatory garden, Arnold's mouth is noisier than a parrot.He told Duke Victor that Sir Jeremiah Salter had sent Mama good tea from the Eastern countries today.This cunning businessman not only won the favor of his mother, but also had the cheek to stay and make tea for his mother.

When he arrived at the greenhouse, the chattering 20-year-old finally calmed down.

The two entered the greenhouse. Inside, the lady put down the tea in her hand and said, "Victor, try the tea specially sent by Sir Salter."

Sir Salter stood up with a smile and said: "I am planning to send these teas when there is a banquet at your house."

Duke Victor thanked him politely: "Thank you, Sir Salter."

"Please, let me make you a cup of tea."

Duke Victor sat down, and Arnold sat beside his mother.Sir Salter poured tea for the two, and he picked up one of the cups and handed it to Duke Victor: "Please."

Duke Victor thanked him and took a sip of the tea.Arnold took a sip and said, "I don't like the strange taste of oriental people."

Sir Salter sat down, and he smiled politely: "The Eastern country is a magical place. If Master Arnold is willing, I will send over the records of the books about the Eastern country."

This cunning businessman.Arnold was naturally unwilling to accept this kindness. He provoked a frivolous and arrogant expression and said: "Thank you Sir Salter, I prefer to be influenced by the noble British culture."

Sir Salter was not offended at the faux pas at the blond youth.

These noble young masters and ladies are always as proud as beautiful peacocks.

So, he said: "I believe Count Friedrich is proud of you."

Arnold's face froze, and he was displeased immediately.

This disgusting businessman clearly knew that his father didn't like him.And as the third son of Earl Friedrich, who has no right of inheritance, he even said such unpleasant words.The next time he came to visit Friedrich Castle, he would have the door shut.

The countess interrupted them: "There is no one in Dunlon who is more knowledgeable than Sir Salter. It would be your son's honor to get the knowledge from you."

Duke Victor, who had been listening, nodded in agreement.As for the young man, his handsome face was flushed red.

Salter was in a good mood.

After staying for a while, he said goodbye and left, and said that before the banquet, he would personally deliver the oriental tea to Duke Victor's mansion.

After he left, Arnold pestered his mother and begged, "Mom, I want to go to my uncle's house for a banquet." He hadn't been there for three months.To him, this was tantamount to torture.

The countess said: "Arnold, you should focus on your studies. In this way, only by becoming an excellent gentleman can you be liked by your father."

But so what?The father had passed the inheritance to the older brothers.

Inwardly, Arnold said so.Aristocratic youths of his age, which one is not a playboy.But he stayed at home to study like a young lady.This is nothing short of a joke.His aristocratic friends always laughed at him every time they met.He simply killed the tutor.

Unable to get approval, Arnold turned to his uncle and said pitifully: "Uncle, please persuade mother. I am a gentleman, not a lady.

Duke Victor knew why the Countess did this.Arnold has no inheritance rights, and the countess wants him to study so that he can help his brother in the future and not become a waste.

However, the bound young master didn't seem to like it.The Countess's arrangement might destroy him, but it might not.Therefore, he said: "Butler Anderson is a man of great knowledge, and I believe he can help Arnold."

Arnold's eyes lit up, and he said, "Yes, mother. You and your uncle were taught by Butler Anderson when you were young, didn't you? Look, what an excellent person your uncle is now. He has become the object of worship of the people in London, everyone Ladies, they all dream of becoming the mistress of Montrose Manor! Even the queen likes uncle very much. Therefore, Arnold also wants to be someone like uncle."

The countess pretended to have a headache: "Victor, Arnold is a bad boy, he will bring you disaster."

Duke Victor smiled: "The countess is right."

Arnold couldn't help being nervous.

"However—" Duke Victor continued: "Arnold is a bad boy, but he is also a good boy."

Arnold looked at his mother.

The Countess took a sip of tea and said, "In that case, I allow you to attend the banquet at Montrose Manor."

Arnold was overwhelmed with surprise. He happily said to his uncle, "Thank you uncle. With me here, your life will definitely not be depressed."

That is why the Countess allowed him to go.

Compared with the Earl's Castle, Montrose Manor looked deserted.Every month, only that extravagant banquet makes the manor lively.With Arnold by her side, maybe her younger brother would be happier?

The countess asked Arnold to go to class.Knowing that his mother and uncle had something to say, Arnold said goodbye and left the greenhouse garden.

Duke Victor poured the countess a cup of tea.The countess had a sad face: "My dear brother, are you still investigating Dorothy's death?"

Duke Victor said: "Yes, sister."

The lady said: "You need someone to accompany you, and the ladies at the banquet will be happy to accompany you."

The Duke's expression was a little indifferent, and his dark blue eyes seemed to be emotionless.He said, "Thank you sister."

The lady sincerely hoped that her younger brother could get out of that pain, but she knew that what happened back then was an indelible pain deep in the Duke's heart.

After Sir Jeremiah Salter left Earl's Castle, he went to Mr. Ethan Walterpot's toy shop in London.Yesterday, Mr. Ethan sent a letter asking him to come to the shop.

This eccentric taxidermist has a shop full of creepy specimens.Many people disdain to associate with him, thinking that he is a brutal and cruel person.

Only Sir Salter has a close relationship with him.

It's cold outside, I believe winter snow is coming.Walking through the dirty streets of London, there was a homeless man, huddled in the corner of a shop, reading a tattered Bible.On the street, there were also blind children who almost ran into the carriage.Fortunately, an adult stopped him.As for the women in the tunic dresses, the skirts were covered with stains.

"Drive! Drive!"

The carriage stopped at an unnamed shop.Sir Salter got out of the car, opened the shop door and entered.

Inside, all kinds of biological specimens are lifelike.Especially strange-looking unknown creatures.No idea where Mr. Ethan got them.

Walking in, it was Sir Salter who called, "Mr. Ethan."

The further in, the thicker the concentration of some pungent chemical.Sir Salter pushed the door open.Inside, Ethan, who was working on specimens of colorful poisonous snakes, raised his head. The unkempt middle-aged man hurriedly stood up and said, "Sir Salter."

Then.He led Jazz through the narrow corridor to the second floor.On the messy second floor, Ethan opened the curtains to let in the dim light from outside.

Sir Salter sat down and said, "I don't know what Mr. Ethan wants from me?"

Ethan said, "I found Miss Dorothy."

Sir Salter was stunned: "What did you say?"

Ethan said: "I saw a girl who came to London from the country to find a job. She looked very much like Miss Dorothy."

Sir Salter was thoughtful.

Ethan continued: "If the Duke sees her, I believe he will replace Miss Dorothy with her."

Sir Salter said: "Victor might have replaced Dorothy with her, but he would not have loved her."

Ethan: "The monthly banquet at the Duke's Mansion is coming soon. Maybe the Sir can send her to the Duke's Mansion."

Sir Salter asked: "Where is the country girl?"

Ethan: "At 'The Crow's Nest' in St. James."

That dirty and notorious slum.He told Sir the address and the name of the country girl.

Sir Salter stood up. He said, "Thank you, dear Ethan."

Ethan replied: "You're welcome, sir." He didn't know what Sir Salter would do, but he knew that as long as it was related to the Duke, the Sir would not leave it alone.

Sir Salter said goodbye, he left the "toy shop".After getting into the carriage, ask the driver to go to the slums.

Poverty, filth, disorder, disease, whore, thief, drunkard.Narrow and winding alleys, pungent garbage.Sir Salter was entangled as soon as he entered St. James Street.He unceremoniously took out his gun and pointed it at them, and the drunks and gangsters dared not take a step forward.

Arriving at the address given by Ethan, Sir Salter pushed aside a rental room for 20 people.The cold wind poured in from the door, and the men and women inside looked over.

This glamorous noble gentleman is out of tune with the surrounding environment.Sir Salter saw the country girl roasting sweet potatoes by the fire, and he walked over and said, "Maia?"

The country girl in the whitewashed blue turban looked up, and when he saw her face clearly, Sir Salter froze for a moment.

It's so similar, like a living Dorothy.

The country girl stood up and said, "Hi, honorable sir." Thinking that there was work to do, Maiya wanted to be courteous, but she didn't know how to do it.Can only hold two fingers together.

After regaining his senses, Sir Salter said, "I need you to do something, are you willing to come with me?"

In the narrow room, everyone looked at them.Someone whispered, saying that Maia was lucky to be spotted by the noble lord.Never stay in a slum again.

Although she didn't know what this master wanted to do, as long as there was a good job, she was willing to do it.Without thinking too much, Maia replied nervously: "Yes, my dear sir, I am willing."

So, Maia packed up the few clothes she brought from the countryside, and followed Sir Salter out of the slums.

Girl, she never expected that her life would undergo earth-shaking changes in the future.

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Starting today, the work will be updated to completion.

——Tongyin 20180112

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