The twenty-ninth section
When he heard that Arod, the Count of Mecklenburg, all the nobles who were visiting Leda Castle ran out one after another. This was the highest class noble of the Wendell family. They stood on both sides of the road entering the castle despite the cold weather, with a flattering smile on their faces. Seeing these enthusiastic relatives Arod were a little confused, Baron Wendell hurriedly became the introducer.
"This is your aunt Linda's son, Flarkin, who has a mill and several pieces of self-cultivated land in Rota Village."
"This is Sir Peter Herbert, a relative of your mother." Baron Wendell introduced these enthusiastic relatives to Arod, and their eyes looked at Arod with great enthusiasm. When they introduced themselves, they took off their hats and bent down to salute respectfully.
"Great Earl of Mecklenburg, I sincerely wish you good health and safety." The relatives bowed to Arod while saying blessings, which made Arod a little embarrassed. After all, he came to attend the wedding, not to hold the wedding. Now he is surrounded by these relatives, which is suspected of being overwhelming.
"Haha, my blood relatives, we should go into the house because it was cold and cold. Look, I haven't seen my mother and brother yet, and everyone's enthusiasm has already flattered me." Aruod said as he walked inside. Although the knights in the inner palace behind him also saw Aruod's impatientness. If someone was so rude, he would have come forward to stop it. However, these people were all Aruod's relatives, and it seemed inappropriate to use tough methods, so they could only stand behind him and guard.
"Yes, the Count is definitely very tired from afar, but I have something to tell you. My eldest son, Yuleia, is exactly 12 years old this year. He has learned fencing and horse riding in my home. I hope you can allow him to be your personal servant and will definitely help you."
"What's the matter? Lord Earl definitely has no shortage of personal servants. The noble Earl has been fighting against the pagans. What he lacks must be a brave and fearless knight. My son Sir Zachley is an excellent knight. He is brave and fearless in his battles and is sure to be a good helper for Lord Earl."
"What? Your son has just completed the title of the Knight Golden Spurs. How can such a young knight with little experience become the trusted assistant of the Count?"
Soon these relatives quarreled around Arude, but from their quarrels Arude gradually realized that these poor relatives were looking for long-term meal tickets for their sons. Thinking about it, they were mostly declining low-rank nobles, and they had little land to grant their offspring as fiefs. Most of the nobles of higher classes did not use rural gentry like them who were very embarrassed to even get a set of armor. Without heavy equipment such as war horses and chain mail, it would be difficult to get higher treatment, or meet a good monarch.
But now the Wendell family has lost their luck. Not only was the head of the Wendell family enthroned as a baron with territory, but the youngest son also captured a large area of the Slavs' land, which was a great thigh that could be held. However, these relatives were indeed distant relatives. They got the news late in the remote countryside. By the time they got the news, Ron and others had been incorporated into the Knights of Arod's inner palace and became knights with fiefs. Of course, they did not know that Arod was implementing a salary payment policy, but the land was firmly controlled by Arod himself.
But this does not affect their time to take advantage of the wedding of Ifu to approach Arude. Once they can successfully attract Arude's attention, their offspring will not even solve the problems of their descendants in the second half of their lives. In Arude's view, these poor relatives are like future generations. Those who are eager to make their children become civil servants or formal employees of public institutions, and Arude couldn't help laughing in his heart, and he would have a day to become a leader.
Finally, he finally gave up the overly enthusiastic relatives. Arod finally could rest and sit down quietly with his real family. In the living room, Mrs. Eva closed the door with a smile. The fireplace in the living room was burning with a blazing flame. Arod took off his cloak and wore only a shirt and trousers inside. He moved his chair to the fireplace, rubbed his stiff hands, and the house was still warm.
"Arude, I'm sorry, these relatives have no malice. You also know that the Wendell family is not a prominent family. They live a hard life. But after all, we are blood-related families. Try to help when we can help." Baron Wendell also sat on the chair, and he said to his second son awkwardly.
"Well, if their descendants really have the ability, I can accept it. But to be honest, even if they enter my palace, they will probably be eliminated in every year's assessment." Aruod rubbed his hands and leaned comfortably on the seat. At this time, Mrs. Eva poured him a cup of hot ale and drank the warm ale Aruod and felt much more happy.
"No problem, you take charge of your territory, and this is the right that no one can intervene." Baron Wendell looked at his youngest son with relief. This most promising son always had his own unique insights. It can be foreseen that when future generations look through the family genealogy, Aruod's name will be very prominent.
"Mother, are Ifu and the others ready?" Aruod turned around, leaned his body on the armrest of the wooden chair, and asked Mrs. Eva. As a person from later generations, he was extremely curious about medieval weddings.
"Of course, the maids are helping Josephine wear their bride clothes. At that time, Sir Avan will lead her into the prayer room where the priests will preside over the wedding ceremony themselves, and the two noble families will be connected by blood, under the blessing of God." A happy smile appeared on Mrs. Eva's face. She was particularly happy that she could see her son's wedding. She continued, "Arod heard that you are engaged to Princess Josie. If you can marry His Highness as soon as possible, then I will be happy to die immediately."
Chapter completed!