The Happy Life of a Duchess

The first moment she saw this manor, Adele was already convinced by her feeling that what she wanted was such a beautiful place.

It makes all the abstract impressions of the future "home" concrete, and the elements and parts that were not vivid enough are gradually enriched.

She realized that she just liked this lake, not the noisy Seine River, not some quiet and natural pond, but this one in front of her, like this, sparkling with sparkling light, the lake is calm but occasionally swaying a little It is a beautiful lake where small ripples and reflected sunlight are shattered.

Not far around, there are lush trees.The side facing the manor is an open grassland, while the trees on the other side are relatively closer.

The lake is not so big that it can't see the edge, but it's just big enough to go boating and playing on it.There are some water lilies by the river, exquisite and lovely, with a small piece growing, a clump of green surrounded by scattered four or five flowers, the trees on the embankment of the lake are very dense, and the tips of the low-hanging branches and leaves are almost just above the lake.

When the wind blows, the tip of the leaf will flutter across the lake surface, bringing a circle of ripples, and after it blooms, the slightly blooming water lilies on the water surface will be rippling.

Adele was attracted by the scenery in front of her.

She focused on the scenery outside the window, and after going around in a circle, she finally arrived at the main entrance.

A group of people changed carriages.

Therefore, this place is much larger than the other place, and it is really inappropriate for them to go in again.

In addition, there is a forest view outside the manor, and there is a lake that is probably on the side.

After passing these, we came to the entrance of the square-style front yard with a fountain visible in the distance.

Objectively speaking, the scenery is not as good as before, and the layout completely fits the aesthetic needs of geometric patterns, but this scenery, which is closer to the natural scenery, is enough to attract her.

Mr. Duval only glanced at her briefly before getting into the carriage.

He already knew that she was moved by this place, and he actually made a decision right away.

But it still didn't show on the surface.

"Do you like it here?"

Adele heard Morgana ask her.

The two sat on one side, and Mr. Duval on the other.

The carriage arranged by the manor was open, unlike the closed carriage they had been riding in before.

This has the advantage that the surrounding scenery can be seen clearly.

"The scenery here is very beautiful." Adele said frankly.

"I think so too." Morgana smiled happily.

Adele and Mr. Duval glanced at each other, then Adele fanned and looked away with a smile.

The surrounding wind seems to have the smell of vanilla, which is fresh and slightly floral and steamy, gently blowing across the cheeks.

So, today's weather is really good.

If this manor was originally only eight or nine points in color, now with the addition of good weather, it further sets off the refreshing summer scenery here, and it is very beautiful all of a sudden.

The carriage drove forward slowly, it took about five or six minutes, and there was no detour, although if you want to visit the scenery that comes with this manor, you can go around and sit in the carriage for a while.

In front of the manor, the fountain is open, and it is a Greek-style sculpture.

It seems to be a monster with a fish tail in the legend, but its face is not ferocious, and its upper body looks more peaceful. It is a man with a gentle expression but a very handsome body and cheek lines.

Adele didn't recognize it at once, and it was only after hearing the introduction from the butler that she realized that it was a character from some story in Greek mythology.

Morgana listened more seriously, but Adele, because Mr. Duval was standing behind him, he also quietly pulled Adele's hand, which distracted her all of a sudden——

Can't listen to it at all.

It seems that in an instant, any thoughts have been dispersed.

For a moment, she was even imagining how she and he would live here in the future.

The butler's language description is very vivid, following the original owner's life trajectory, introducing it.

They are not offended by this, but are more satisfied with this slightly lifelike description.

This is the life they are likely to have in the future.

Whether it’s boating or fishing, or a picnic on the grass by the lake, or a tea party in the back garden, or a dance party in the hall on the first floor, or two people playing the piano and reading a book in the room at the end of the corridor on the second floor, Or two people happily dancing and jumping from one side of the corridor to the other end together...

The butler used vivid language, first, to describe a part of the original owner's life to increase the credibility and life atmosphere, and he also saw that this was what they hoped for.The second is to outline a very vivid picture for them here, so that Adele seems to be in it instantly, and even can't help but imagine her future along this concept.

Of course, they may also have one or several lovely children.

It doesn't matter whether it is a boy or a girl, they will love and teach with all their heart.

This adorable kid will be cared for both by his two mature older brothers and sister, as well as by his amusing grandfather.

He can explore everywhere in this very natural manor. Of course, Adele must let him learn to swim first. This is also one of the compulsory courses for many male nobles, but no matter what, she will not Let the little ones play casually by the lake.

She would make the maids of the manor keep a close eye on him.

He may be naughty, he likes to climb trees and make funny faces at the manservant under the tree when no one notices, he likes to lie in the grass for a long time to observe insects with surprise eyes...

Maybe he will be more introverted, prefer to press the piano keys indiscriminately and laugh, or sit on the side and paint quietly like his father and then show a gentle smile...

The housekeeper was a very considerate person, and he saw that they might need to speak for themselves, so he found an excuse to avoid them for the time being.

Morgana is not stupid, she knows this matter, it is not her business to ask about it, how lenient is she to control, so that she can even have a hand in where her father will live in when he gets married in the future?

Besides, even if it's not for this matter, it's not good for her to disturb the loving couple to talk to each other, it's really wicked.

"Looks like you've made up your mind?"

Mr. Duval stood with her at the window, which was just in view of the lake.

At a glance, he knew intuitively that she would like the location and the view.

"Haven't you considered it yet?"

Adele asked with a smile intentionally.

"Well..." He laughed, "But I think your consideration should be put before mine, your idea is my top priority and should be prepared."

"Hmm..." Adele took a breath, and a certain gentleman was really sweet, which really tickled her heart.

But it can't work here, Morgana is not far away, let alone in someone else's home.

"Okay then." Adele looked at him with a smile.

"I like this one better."

"The previous one was very good, but after looking at this place, I think everything here is more to my liking."

"I also think that you will like it more here."

He said with a very determined smile.

"You know?" Adele was slightly taken aback, surprised, "Then why...?"

"I want you to take a look for yourself..." He paused for a moment, then said slowly.

"Seeing your surprised eyes, with that joy, I think my decision is not wrong, and this move is also meaningful."

"Your smile makes today's trip worthwhile and also very important to me."

He smiled and took her hand, raised it, and kissed her fingertips gently while holding it.

"You are my meaning."

"It is also the reason for all my actions since then."

"..."

Adele was sure that her face must be a little red again.

She is not a shy person, at least she is not as delicate and delicate as other unmarried noble ladies, she often shows a shy look, and she is not so weak that she can't stand upright, so she can only hold a handkerchief softly. Leaning softly on the sofa.

She also rarely blushes, unless really excited or something.

But she calculated in her heart that probably all the times when she blushed were when she was facing him.

"It's all for him," she said in her heart, "I really lost to my husband."

At this time, after meeting a certain smart gentleman who is actually a person with a lot of skills and full of rhetoric, she is not sure if she really "won".

Of course, she can be sure that someone will never compete with her for the title, but the "changing of the king's car" that she is proud of probably did not succeed.

But fortunately, love is not always about winning or losing.

"I'll finish talking at this time..." Adele joked, trying to dissipate the heat on her face.

"At the wedding, what else can you say?"

"I do?" He responded quite naturally.

With a swipe, Adele's face flushed, which was very different from the reddish and shy look before, and she withdrew her hand all of a sudden, like an electric shock.

Her reaction was so great that even Mr. Duval was a little surprised.

He thought it was just an ordinary sentence?But I don't want to seem to her, it seems that there is something more important than he imagined, so that she has such a big reaction.

Mr. Duval made a silent mental note of the incident.

He probably also has such a dossier in his heart, which records every bit of what he knows about her.

All of them were kept in his mind as much as possible.

This is a "big reaction" response to him, and it is an important knowledge point, which he should remember.

At the right time, using these "knowledge points" will definitely have very gratifying results.

Mr. Duval pondered.