Chapter 109: Banquet [Richard]
Lieyang Castle.
The original decoration here was not very luxurious - Duke Myrones was not very interested in those "fancy" things; but since the distinguished guests were coming here for a banquet, they had to prepare the living room well.
In the center of the reception room, two huge murals were hung;
One of them is a sun high in the middle of the sky; the other is an immortal bird flying in the flames.
They symbolize the family emblem of the Wealth family "Sky Sun" and the family emblem of the White family "Flame Phoenix".
Seeing the White House’s badge slowed down a little bit of his heart—this familiar sign eliminated his strangeness a lot.
Duke Richard looked around the living room for another week - in addition to various murals, there were also tall and fine statue sculptures, colorful painted porcelain and beautiful and elegant large potted plants... Each did not look like a bargain, but I had never heard of Duke Myrones having a hobby in this area before.
That should be what he prepared specifically for this banquet. Duke Richard sighed slightly in his heart - for Duke Myrones, who has always been very careful in spending money, this is really not a small expense;
It should be calculated as the cost of the "business"? Unfortunately, it seems that he will lose money - even if he says it, he will never agree to the request for purchasing weapons.
The banquet has not officially begun, but the reception room is not deserted at all;
The dancers were dancing in slightly covered tulle tulle in the central empty field, and the musicians played beautiful notes beside the carved railings of the patio on the second floor; the guests were lined up, all of whom were nobles from all over the city. After learning that the distinguished guests had stepped into the hall, they stopped communicating at hand and smiled and nodded to Duke Richard.
Below the two huge murals is a luxurious round table. On one side of the round table, Duke Myrones stood up with a smile and walked towards Duke Richard; Richard quickly walked up to him and stretched out his right hand first.
"Mr. Richard, I haven't seen you for a long time; I'm so happy to see you." Duke Myrons held Duke Richard's right hand tightly, "Hurry, please sit!"
Looking at Myrons' enthusiastic appearance, it was like meeting an old friend who had not met for many years.
Although Richard knew that the other party’s inner plan was completely different, he still had to accompany him with a smile on his face:
"Myrones also looks energetic; God's City is so prosperous and prosperous, Lord Myrones is invaluable!"
"This is all thanks to His Majesty's blessing." Myrons bowed to the direction of the Goddess Castle, "Glory is with His Majesty."
"Glory is with His Majesty." Richard also bowed to the direction of the Goddess Castle.
Of course, both of them knew that the governance of the capital had nothing to do with him, only Glory was with him.
After the scene was finished, the two of them sat down; before the main dish was served, Richard had to continue talking with Myrones.
"I heard that Lord Myrons is very frugal and simple, but I am inexplicably setting up such a sumptuous and luxurious banquet today!" When Duke Richard said this, he made his smile more natural as much as possible.
Tell me what purpose you have. I know you are not just for treating me to dinner. Richard thinks that this subtext is impossible for the other party to know.
"Haha, Lord Richard, we have a deep friendship, and we will see if we say such words." Myrons waved his hand, "Today we have a banquet, just to talk to you about the past, nothing else!"
"We are in the position of Duke of the Kingdom of Farez, and we should support each other; today we are fortunate to meet. If Lord Myrons asks, he must do his best." Richard said it more bluntly - how could Myrons be hesitant? It's not like his style.
Let him speak up earlier and then refuse earlier, so that he can feel more at ease. Duke Richard thought so.
"Ah, Lord Richard is indeed as keen as a wise man. I can't hide it, but I can't hide it!" Myrens nodded with a smile, "Yes, I do have some things to bother you...but, this delicacy has not been served yet and the wine has not yet entered his throat. It is inevitable that he will feel embarrassed to speak at this time!"
...How can you still feel embarrassed?
Despite this, Duke Richard was not able to continue asking questions; according to his wishes, he should understand it later;
It's not that he planned to settle the order for the ordnance in the East with the favor of this meal... This is too unreliable. This is not something that can be solved with face. No matter how sincere his attitude is and how clever his words are, he cannot agree to something that cannot be agreed to.
Richard thought so while dealing with Myrons's scenes and flattery;
Fortunately, the dishes were served not long after:
Buttered beef, steaming creamy mushroom soup, scallops with soy sauce, white detoxified fish meat—
It looks quite rich, and the ingredients you use will definitely not be cheap either.
They are all placed in a large plate.
In the Kingdom of Fares, one way to express the close relationship between the guest and the host is to enjoy the dishes from the same large plate; this is how Myrons treated Richard.
The other nobles enjoyed small plates and single-person dishes; each had one, and this was the normal configuration during the dinner in the Kingdom of Fares.
The round table where the two dukes were seated was equipped with mechanisms, and the tabletop could rotate gently; the dishes on the plate were placed on the edge of the food, without any effect on the two of them enjoying every delicacy.
The servants filled the two with crystal clear and mellow wine in the Shenren City cellar; this wine was very precious, even at a banquet of this scale, only one jar was opened - or a tank.
The large tank half a person tall was installed on a wooden cart, enough for the nobles at the banquet to drink;
The attendant first made a pot for the two dukes-the wine pot was made of glass with delicate and exquisite carvings on it;
He poured a cup of Duke Richard, who was a guest, and then Duke Myrones;
According to the etiquette of the Kingdom of Fares, the master should use the knife and fork first.
Myrons first gave Richard a cup, and then the two began to enjoy the dishes;
The chefs in the Shenren City are really good... The ingredients are also first-class. Duke Richard admired in his heart.
After enjoying some delicious food, Myrons toasted Richard again; so, after five glasses of wine, Duke Richard was already a little drunk - but he was still very clear about what could be agreed and what could not be agreed.
"My Lord Richard..." Myrons looked a little drunk, and he forked a piece of fish with a fork and shook it gently: "To be honest, there is something I want to ask for you... Please... be sure to agree."
"But it's okay to say it." It's finally time to talk about the serious business, "As long as I can do it, I will support it with all my strength."
But some things are certainly impossible.
Chapter completed!