Earl David was waiting in White Rock Castle more and more nervous.

It's getting dark, why hasn't Marquis Lelan entered the city yet?

He even considered whether to go out of the city to greet him-but the "noble glory" in his heart did not allow him to do so.

Unless it is between the lord and the vassal, the nobles do not have the principle of going out of the city to welcome another noble; going out of the fort is already a very high-level courtesy.

Earl David and Marquis Leland did not have a subordinate relationship; doing so was almost flattering.

Although I cannot go out of the city to welcome me, it is completely polite to send vassals to welcome me.

Earl David sent Viscount Tad to the city gate to greet him - among all the vassals, Viscount Tad was the most capable and trusted by him.

When the Chang Geng star flashed in the sky, Earl David finally saw the team of Marquis Lelan entering the city.

With the bright moonlight, Earl David, who was looking at the castle, could barely see the situation of the Marquis of Lelan.

Marquis Lelan and Viscount Tad rode on high-headed horses, almost side by side - of course, due to etiquette, Viscount Tad was actually positioned to be one horse's head to reflect respect for the high-ranking person.

The Marquis Lelan looked energetic; he looked particularly majestic and full of knighthood, riding on the horse, wearing a gorgeous long dress with a large colorful feather on his head;

Marquis Lelan sometimes looked at the construction situation in Baiyan City, sometimes looked at Viscount Tade beside him, and had a cordial conversation with him; his right hand was tightly holding the reins, while his left hand was sometimes swung lightly and sometimes raised, as if he was making actions in line with what he said.

The two seemed to be quite fit. Earl David nodded, and it seemed that it was right to let him greet him.

The Marquis Lelan did not bring too many people into the city—behind him, more than twenty dressed servants were dressed in uniform clothes, wide and luxurious, with long black hats on their heads and no swords on their bodies.

The four servants walking in front were carrying a gift box with colorful ribbons. The edge of the box was about the same length as a person's arms, and it did not look very heavy. The reason why the four people were carried together was to show their "primeness".

It was almost time to go out to greet the Marquis of Lelan. Earl David thought so and walked out of the White Rock Fort surrounded by his entourage.

When Count David was more than ten feet away, Marquis Lelan dismounted, hung his sword on the saddle, and walked to him, and stretched out his hand from a distance. This was the etiquette that the nobles had when they treated the same class. In front of so many people, he gave Count David enough face;

Earl David held it tightly with both hands and shook it gently for a few times to show his sincerity - of course, and thanks.

According to the differences in the titles of the two, Earl David should bow - this kind of ceremony can be applied between subordinates and superiors or equals in the Kingdom of Fareth; but if Earl David bows first at this time, it will undoubtedly lose the face of the master and declare that he is indeed in the lower rank; Marquis Lelan stretched out his hand in advance to avoid the possible embarrassment of Earl David, which moved the latter very much.

"Mr. David." Marquis Lelan nodded with a smile, "Your Baiyan City is a peaceful scene that really makes me envious."

"Mr. Lelan, you are too famous; I heard that the people under your rule are well-behaved and the people live a prosperous life, and they are indeed a role model of aristocratic people."

"The calm and harmonious wind under the night is what I have always longed for."

"The people under your rule are as stable as a mountain, and they never have to be robbed by the Kori clan. This is what the people really pursue..."

After greeting each other at the fort gate, the two of them walked into Baiyan Castle after some further push.

Today’s Baiyan Castle is much more lively than it used to be;

In the past, Count David did not like people like dancers, minstrels and acrobatics, and believed that they should serve the people, and that as Count, they should not indulge in such things;

But today it was a banquet for guests, so he spent a lot of money to invite all the famous singing, dancing and playing in the city. Under the arrangement of the old housekeeper, these are divided into different theater troupes, and people who have never worked with have shown their talents. Although it is not very charming, they can still be done with a lively atmosphere.

The two walked shoulder to shoulder toward the reception room of Baiyan Castle; there was a large banquet that was enough to accommodate more than two hundred people to take seats; Count David took his seat first according to the etiquette between the nobles, and then Marquis Lelan sat next to him;

The nobles sat at the long table in the deepest part of the living room; dozens of round tables occupying most of the space in the living room.

The more than twenty attendants of the Marquis of Lelan were seated; not only the Clinders, but also the attendants of the Ranks and several other vassals. They all carried their own family marks, and sat at the same table like brothers to communicate and eat.

The festive atmosphere also relaxed Count David; he swallowed and tried to move his eyes away from the gauze of the dancer Lina's body - the snow-white visible from the side opening was too powerful for the old man.

No wonder other nobles are addicted to this kind of thing, which is really exciting. Earl David sighed so much.

The bard sang a joyful tune, and the candle chandeliers on the roof radiated a soft light.

The flames in the fireplace are responding to the dancers' pace, and the aroma of the food during the meal makes people feel relaxed!

Ah, what a wonderful night! Ah, what a harmonious music!

Earl David couldn't help but drink a few more drinks; he was not a good person, and soon he became a little drunk.

He looked at the Marquis Lelan toasted his vassals in a daze; he seemed to be able to chat with them.

Speaking of which, except for the initial greetings, Marquis Lelann had never said a few words to him... Thinking of this, Earl David had a little doubt - what's going on?

"Dear talented bards and performers, please take a break." Marquis Lelan suddenly stood up and said loudly to the people in the living room.

His voice was very penetrating; not only the singers, but even the attendants who were drinking and talking stopped.

The originally a little noisy living room suddenly became quiet.

His actions were obviously inconsistent with etiquette; according to etiquette, he should notify Count David, who was the master, and ask him to order those people to stop for the time being.

Earl David was a little unhappy.

"I, Lelan Ash, Marquis of Flint City, are about to offer a great gift to Earl David!" Accompanied by Marquis of Lelan, the four attendants carried the gift boxes into the living room and came to the small open space in front of the long table.

Yes, there is also a gift. Thinking of this, Earl David's brows stretched out again.

Marquis Lelan walked to the gift box, tore open the ribbon, and open the lid.

Although Count David had a little blurry eyes, he could still see what was inside.

It was a continuous short crossbow with a steel outer skeleton.

This is definitely not a bargain. It is absolutely rare for craftsmen in the Kingdom of Fares to create such short crossbows, and there are no few in the entire northern border!

"I want to give you this gift, Earl David." Marquis Lelan picked up the short crossbow, fiddled with it for a moment, held the pull rod tightly in his right hand, and put the strings with force: "The metal arrows contained in it are cast from 'Deslap' steel, with a total of ten shots, priceless and invincible..."

"This... such a valuable item..." Earl David swallowed, "You can actually give it to you generously, it's really..."

"No, don't get me wrong." Marquis Lelan's mouth raised slightly, and he aimed the short crossbow at Earl David's head: "I want to give it to you..."

"It's just an arrow."

After saying that, Marquis Lelan pulled the trigger of the crossbow.
Chapter completed!