Since Lord Fisher, guests at Blue Bird Castle have arrived one after another, most of them coming from the volcanic oasis.
Having been in charge of the Senate for ten years, Earl Merlin’s prestige is unrivaled.
Moreover, he is still one of the few flying dragon knights in the Shadow Flame Grand Duchy, which is destined to maintain his prestige even if he is disarmed and returns to his field.
Tomorrow is the birthday banquet, and most of the guests will arrive today and tomorrow.
However, except for a few people, such as Lord Fisher and other emissaries of the Grand Duke, who needed to be received by Count Merlin in person, most of the guests were received by Viscount Major and his wife. There are even some that just need Lord Mel to come and receive them.
As for Russell, he has been following Baron and Mrs. Roman to get to know these guests as much as possible.
after all.
In the eyes of his parents and eldest brother, his future position is to replace Uncle Rosen and become the new social butterfly of the family.
So Russell’s face almost went numb from laughing, and it felt even harder than practicing Dou Qi.
“Isn’t it over yet?”
“It may continue for a long time, at least until twelve o’clock.” Mrs. Meryl whispered, “Be patient, Russell, it’s just for one night.”
“Okay, I will.”
After Mrs. Meryl finished speaking, she turned back and continued her passionate conversation with a lady who had just arrived.
At this time, the deputy steward of the castle walked in hurriedly and reported to Viscount Merlin and his wife: “Sir and madam, Lord Seth Roe and Lady Melinda have arrived.”
“Let’s go, let’s welcome the eldest sister and brother-in-law together.” Viscount Merlin stood up, but no one asked anyone to notify Earl Merlin. He just led everyone to greet Mr. and Mrs. Seth Luo at the gate of the castle.
Russell followed his parents out, being pulled by Cousin Mel, and stood in the row of nobles on the left side of the gate.
Viscount Merlin and his wife, as the hosts, stood in the middle of the gate and waited.
Baron Roman and his wife stood on the right side of Viscount Merlin and his wife. They did not stand in the row on the left side of the gate like other nobles.
This is because the visitor is only a lord and does not have a high status. Naturally, there is no need to follow the rules and stand on the left side of the door to greet him. Only if the guest has a distinguished status, the host will stand on the left side of the door. Otherwise, the host will stand at the door.
The carriage stopped, and Seth Luo and his wife came forward with their son and daughter.
“Welcome home, sister and brother-in-law.” Viscount Major stepped forward and hugged the slightly older Mrs. Melinda.
Mrs. Melinda smiled, but her tone was slightly resentful: “This is not my home, my home is in Meishan Manor. Major, we are here to wish the birthday of the lord of Sanchahekou, as a vassal Be polite.”
“Sister, why are you so persistent?”
“This is not persistence, this is duty.” Melinda let go of Viscount Major and had a perfunctory kiss with Kunna Shadowflame.
Then he also met Baron Roman for a while, then stopped and looked at Mrs. Meryl with a somewhat complicated look.
They are biological sisters.
They are all the daughters of Earl Merlin.
However, under the lights of the castle at this moment, Mrs. Meryl’s charm is still there, and it is difficult to see her actual age. Mrs. Melinda looked different, with wrinkles already appearing on her face, which stood out under the light.
She was only three or four years older than Mrs. Meryl, but she seemed a generation older at the moment.
“Meryl.”
“elder sister.”
“Long time no see, my sister.” Mrs. Melinda hugged her sister deeply and hid all her complicated thoughts.
As for Lord Seth Ro, he just followed Mrs. Melinda and smiled a little uneasily, which was considered a greeting.
Russell has been looking at his aunt.
And this “abducted” aunt, which caused my grandfather to even sever the father-daughter relationship with her, the bearded Lord’s uncle.
It’s hard to imagine that this knight, who looked ordinary and was timid in his speech and behavior, would make his aunt risk her own life and not marry him. Even when they got married, Sethro didn’t even have a fantasy beast contract, he was just an ordinary knight. knight.
Looking past Seth Luo, who was a little embarrassed, Russell then looked at the two children of Seth Luo and his wife.
In terms of ranking, he is Russell’s first cousin, and Mel is only the second cousin.
Daughter Sethaway is the same age as Russell, but was born two months earlier than Russell, so she can be regarded as Russell’s cousin.
Cessel is already married, and his wife is beside him, with the same awkward expression. Not only is she holding a little boy in her hand, but she is also holding a baby in her arms. The little boy hid behind his mother, a little afraid of strangers.
When Mrs. Melinda and Mrs. Meryl hugged and separated, tears were already in the eyes of the two sisters. They had not seen each other for several years.
“Seeing how you look now, I know that you have had a good life these years, so I feel relieved.”
“elder sister.”
“It’s okay, I shed tears of joy.” Melinda wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, stood up, hugged Mel, and kissed Mel’s forehead.
Then he hugged Roland and kissed his forehead.
Then it was Russell’s turn.
Just when Russell was about to repeat what Mel and Roland had done, Mrs. Melinda paused, looked at Russell carefully, and then said with a smile: “We haven’t seen each other for a few years. That stubborn little carrot head has grown. He’s become a grown man.”
“Auntie, how are you always in good health?”
“Everything is fine.” Mrs. Melinda hugged Russell, then kissed her forehead, and then turned to Laura.
Russell said hello to Lord Seth Luo again: “Uncle.”
“Hello, Russell.”
Then he looked at his eldest cousin Cessel and his wife: “First cousin, eldest cousin, what are the names of these two children?”
“Ah, this is the eldest son, his name is Saiken, and this is the younger sister, his name is Saihan.” Sessel quickly introduced his children.
“Hello, Saiken.” Saihan was too young, only a few months old. Russell waved to Saiken, but Saiken immediately hid behind his mother, only daring to reveal one eye, secretly looking at this person. Handsome uncle.
Russell smiled and asked, “Have you ever asked me how to call my eldest cousin?”
“Nela, her name is Nela.”
“Hello, Nella.”
“Hello, Russell.” The eldest cousin Nela tried to look calm, but this occasion made her very nervous, and her voice was trembling a little.
After a round of greetings, the process was completed smoothly.
Because it was already late at night, everyone did not stay in the living room for long, and Viscount Major and his wife began to arrange for the guests to rest.
Russell can also go and rest.
However, he still stayed and chatted with the Sessels for a while to deepen the relationship between relatives. From the memory of his predecessor, he knew that he met his aunt’s family very rarely, and the last time he met was several years ago.
Sessel had not yet married a wife at that time and had just held his coming-of-age ceremony. Russell was only a child in his early ten years.
In a flash, Cessel had two children.
“Cousin and sister-in-law, I won’t disturb you anymore. It’s been a long journey, so you should rest early.”
“Okay, Russell, you should also go to bed early.” Sessel replied.
Watching Russell go upstairs, he couldn’t hide the envy in his eyes. Also the grandson of Earl Merlin, the Russell family can live in the main building, but their family is arranged to live in another tower for entertaining guests.
The difference in treatment is too big.
And the root of all this is because Lady Melinda, despite the objections of Earl Merlin, married the ordinary knight Seth Ro.
(End of chapter)