Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Mrs. Sanders followed Butler Chris into the Cornwall Manor, and did not stop in the manor. They went directly to the second floor and walked towards the Duke's study.

At the door of the study, Butler Chris knocked on the door first: "Your Excellency, Mrs. Sanders has arrived." Butler Chris said very respectfully.

A moment later, the Duke's voice came from inside the door: "Come in."

Steward Chris pushed open the door of the study, and Mrs. Sanders followed Steward Chris into Duke Wilson's study.

When Mrs. Sanders entered, Duke Wilson was sitting by the window. Seeing Mrs. Sanders come in, the Duke immediately stood up.

"Mrs. Sanders." Duke Wilson looked at her with a smile.

Mrs. Sanders felt a little inexplicable in her heart, but her face was still very respectful: "Duke Wilson, thank you very much for your interview."

Duke Wilson smiled slightly: "My dear lady, you are someone I respect, and Cornwall Manor is always open to you."

Although Duke Wilson said this, Mrs. Sanders would not believe this foolishly. Duke Wilson respected her because of Pastor Bruce's face. Otherwise, I have never seen Duke Wilson like this before. Humility.

"My lord, I'm here this time to discuss something with you about Pastor Bruce." Mrs. Sanders glanced at Butler Chris standing beside her, and said very cautiously.

Hearing Mrs. Sanders talk about this, Duke Wilson couldn't help but frowned. He waved at Butler Chris, and Butler Chris stepped back very obediently. After Butler Chris left completely, Duke Wilson Then he opened his mouth and said, "What are you going to say?"

Mrs. Sanders couldn't help sighing: "You should have heard the rumors in the town these days, right?"

Duke Wilson's eyebrows frowned deeper: "Rumors?" He has been dealing with the affairs of the capital for the past few days, but he has never paid as close attention to Delan Lille as before.

"You don't know?" Mrs. Sanders looked at Duke Wilson in surprise: "My lord, it has been rumored in the town these days that Pastor Bruce once did something shameful in London, so he was sent here Delan Leer, this is really nonsense, what kind of person is Pastor Bruce, you know best, such rumors are really an insult to him." Mrs. Sanders was a little angry Said.

Duke Wilson frowned tightly, and his face was a bit ugly: "When did this start?" His tone was a little cold.

Mrs. Sanders gritted her teeth lightly, and said in a low voice: "Just a few days ago, after Pastor Bruce's first worship, it didn't have much impact at first, but these days it has become more and more outrageous, you I know, sometimes the more nonsensical the statement, the more people believe him. Pastor Bruce is an upright man, and those with dark minds will like to humiliate him with dirty thoughts."

Mrs. Saunders's words were actually hidden. She had always believed that this matter was done by Ford, so it was inevitable that she would bring it out a bit when she said it.

Duke Wilson's face turned livid when he heard this. He glanced at Mrs. Sanders, who looked angry, and heard what he meant. He whispered, "Do you already have someone in your mind who can spread this rumor?"

Mrs. Sanders was extremely cautious at this time. After all, it was just her own thoughts. She pursed her lips slightly and said cautiously: "I'm not completely sure, so I dare not say it. I still need your help , Pastor Bruce stubbornly doesn't want to explain all this, if these things are allowed to develop, I'm afraid the church will stand up."

Duke Wilson's expression became darker when he heard this, he sneered, and said in a low voice: "Ms. At this moment, the church plays a decisive role in Evan's life, and it is such a coincidence that we happen to have a representative sent by the church here."

Mrs. Sanders breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Duke Wilson thought the same as her. Folde was really like a poisonous snake, which made her unable to sleep peacefully all the time.

"Okay, I already know about this matter, and I will solve it. Don't worry, since Pastor Bruce doesn't want to spend more time explaining, don't force him. I will handle this matter well."

When the Duke talked about Evan, his expression softened significantly, and his tone became much gentler. Mrs. Sanders was satisfied, nodded slightly, and turned to leave the Duke's study. Since the Duke promised to solve it, then she There was no need to intervene, and Mrs. Sanders knew that very well.

After Mrs. Sanders left, the Duke's face sank at a speed visible to the naked eye. He hadn't asked any questions for a few days, and no one had reported such a big matter to him!

Duke Wilson rang the bell on the study room, and after a while, Butler Chris walked in from the outside: "My lord Duke." He saluted respectfully.

Duke Wilson looked out the window expressionlessly, without any fluctuations in his tone: "Abolish the person in charge of the town's intelligence, and find someone to take charge again. I don't need people who make their own decisions!"

It stands to reason that the whole of Delanele should be reported to the Duke in every detail, but this person dared not to report it, which was a fatal mistake for the Duke.

Steward Chris glanced at the Duke in surprise, full of sympathy for the gentleman, but he remained calm and respectful: "Yes, Your Excellency the Duke!"

Steward Chris withdrew, but the Duke sat on a chair in the study. This time, Foder dared to spread such unfounded rumors. I'm afraid he had already prepared his back, and he must not be easily taken advantage of by him. .

Two quarters of an hour later, Butler Chris came in and said in a low voice: "My lord, the previous one has been dealt with. Simmons, who was originally in charge of intelligence, asked to see me."

Duke Wilson thought about the plan in his mind, and nodded slightly: "Let him in."

Of course, it is impossible for Duke Wilson to uproot all his original people. The main person in charge has been abolished, so it is natural to have a deputy to replace him.

Simmons walked in tremblingly. He hardly dared to look up at Duke Wilson. He still vividly remembered the fate of his officer before, but now he has the highest respect for the young Duke. heart of.

"Duke... Your Excellency the Duke." Simmons saluted with trembling lips.

Duke Wilson looked at the trembling man in front of him with a cold face, and he was very satisfied in his heart. As a subordinate, he must have awe for the superior. If there is no reverence, the superior will not be able to sit in this seat. Far.

"From now on, you will be in charge of the information on Delanele." Duke Wilson said in a very cold tone, "As for the rumors in the town this time, go and investigate Mr. Fold for me and see what he has done these days. At the same time, you should always pay attention to whether there are strangers coming to Delan Leer, and then give me a thorough investigation of Pastor Bruce's visit to De Lan Lear in the church in London, without any omission."

Simmons had long been frightened into a cold sweat. Now that he heard that not only his position was promoted, but also a task was given to him, Simmons was relieved in his heart, and quickly bowed his head in gratitude: "My lord, Please rest assured, I will definitely investigate this matter clearly."

Duke Wilson nodded, thought for a moment and said, "It's best to hurry up."

Simmons responded again.

The Duke of Wilson finished his orders, and Mrs. Sanders returned to the Church of Delaneria. Evan stood behind the big clock of the church, watching Mrs. Sanders walk towards the church through the colorful glass. Come on, a smile overflowed from the corner of his mouth. Sometimes there are some things that you don't need to do yourself. Naturally, there will be people who can't see you and stand up for you. It seems that it is still very necessary to win people's hearts and put on a show.

Evan returned to the altar again. This time he knelt down in front of the Jesus statue sincerely, crossed his hands, and prayed devoutly. This incident was a doom for him. Life in this world will be stable.

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Five days later, the rumors about Pastor Bruce in Delanele were rampant. People used the greatest imagination of human beings to vividly describe such a vague and unfounded rumor. , or seduce a woman from a good family, anyway, the most filthy thing imaginable can fall on Evan's head.

Generally sensible people naturally don't go back and believe these nonsense, but in this era, gentlemen are the upper class, accounting for less than one-tenth of the total number, and more are ignorant people at the bottom of society. These rumors are deeply believed.

At this time, Evan also discovered that his originally very respected status had received certain challenges.

One day he went to visit the tenant village under the name of the DeLanille Church, but when he passed the door of a widow's house, suddenly a dog ran out of the door and ran straight at him. Come, fortunately, there were a few councilors with him at that time, who blocked him a little, otherwise Evan would be killed in the mouth of the vicious dog.

What made Evan even more terrified was that even if such a thing happened, the owner of the dog, the peasant woman who usually respected him very much, just stood at the door and watched coldly, not wanting to help at all. It didn't mean anything, only when those councilors were about to beat the dog to death, they screamed, trying to protect their pets.

Looking at this situation, Evan felt chills in his heart. This peasant woman's husband died early and she had raised three children. At that time, he thought she was pitiful and exempted her from the land tax for a year. He usually took good care of her. But at this time, just because of such ridiculous rumors, she could treat herself like this, which made Evan a little unbelievable.

Finally Mrs. Sanders relieved his doubts.

"Oh, Mr. Pastor, those ignorant farmers regard you as the most perfect god. It is strange that they are not crazy except for such terrible things."

It was at this moment that Evan finally understood that the influence of religion on this society would be so deeply rooted in his bones.

At the same time that Evan was attacked, Duke Wilson finally got his reward here. Simmons came to Duke Wilson's study with a haggard face and brought a lot of documents, but this time his eyes flashed with joy. brilliance.