Tome of Blood Chapter 46

  Chapter 46-46-Heart belongs

   Regarding the legalization of Leno's illegitimate child status, although the old duke has never mentioned it, many nobles in the Principality of Boulder, including Charlotte, have speculated.

   It's just that it's one thing to legalize an illegitimate child, but it's another thing to designate him as an heir.

  Earl Tulip, no matter how unbearable he was, was once the designated heir of the Principality for more than ten years.

  The aristocratic family from top to bottom in the Principality of Boulder has long acquiesced that Earl Tulip is the future heir of the Principality, and has made a series of plans and plans for this.

   But now, the old duke's words completely disrupted everyone's plans.

   Especially at the end, he mentioned the Castel family.

  Although he didn't say it clearly, the meaning inside and outside the words seemed to imply something, which made the expressions of all the nobles who had thoughts about Castel change slightly:

  Could it be...Castel has decided to marry the Duke's family?

   Now Charlotte has become the focus of the audience again.

  All nobles understand that even with the platform of the Holy Royal Court, it is not easy for a legalized illegitimate child to completely control the Principality, even more difficult than Earl Tulip.

   Noble blood.

  Under the pressure of theocracy, the nobles may not object openly, but passive loyalty is their specialty.

  The best way to destroy the rule is to support passively, which is to shake the authority of the ruler from the foundation.

   But it would be different with the support of the Castel family.

  As the largest and wealthiest noble family in the Principality of Bold, once Castel, who is about to become extinct, completely falls to the Duke's Mansion, even if the heir is changed, the Bold family can smoothly survive the turmoil of title change.

  Thus, the right to choose the future direction of the principality came to Charlotte's hands in an instant like drumming and passing flowers.

   It seems so.

  But Charlotte knew that was not the case.

   What the old Duke said sounded like he was protecting the Castel family, but in fact it pushed Charlotte to the forefront.

  As the nominal heir of the Castel family, in fact Charlotte has not inherited the title at all, and has no control over the territory and lower-level nobles.

   The most, that is, receive a considerable amount of Quintana from the territory every month.

   She hasn't even received this month's money yet.

  In this case, it is impossible for her to decide the direction of the Principality's situation.

  If a decision is made, it can only be done after a successful attack on the Duke with the support of the Duke's Mansion.

  Charlotte knew that this was a hint from the old Duke.

  Hinting her that he can help her completely control the family territory.

  At the same time, this is also the pavement for the old duke's next words...

   I saw his gaze cast on the girl again, and he didn't look away for a long time, even bringing everyone's attention to Charlotte.

  The old prince smiled slightly and continued:

   "Miss Charlotte, this is my sincerity."

   "With the support from the Duke's Palace, and...Leonor's legalized status, he will become a true nobleman."

   "On this basis, there is also the entire Principality of Boulder!"

   "Hehe, how is it? How did you think about the previous proposal?"

   "Once you agree, you will not only be the Earl of Castel, but also... the future Mistress of Polder!"

  As soon as these words came out, all the nobles were in a commotion.

   Marriage Proposal!

   This is a marriage proposal!

  The Duke of Bold unexpectedly proposed a marriage to Castel at this time!

  After listening to his father's words, Leinuo's face was a little ugly.

  He was about to say something, but held back under the cold gaze of the old Duke.

  The young male nobles were full of resentment, and they looked at Leno with hostility.

  The unmarried ladies of various noble families focused their attention on Charlotte, with strong envy in their eyes...

  In the feudal era with strict hierarchy, for the vast majority of aristocratic women who could not choose marriage by themselves, there was nothing they could look forward to more than crossing classes.

  No matter how rich the Castel family is, they are only earls, and they are still earls under the principality.

   Not to mention the earl who has not yet inherited.

   But once she becomes the wife of the future Duke, it not only means the stability of the title of Earl, but also means becoming the mistress of the Principality at the same time, standing on the stage of the entire New Moon Kingdom!

  For the nobles of the principality, it is a wider world, which means that it is a great honor to step into the real upper class of the kingdom!

   In this case, what about the legitimate illegitimate child?

   Rather, it is precisely because of the legal illegitimate child status of the future Duke that he will rely more on the noble daughter of Castel in the future, so as to enhance his prestige and suppress other nobles' doubts about his blood.

   This is a good thing for the girls in Castel, because it means more right to speak after marriage.

  Of course, marriage with the future duke is naturally not acceptable, and the Castel family is also doomed to be extinct.

   But so what?

who cares?

   Do you still want to rely on an underage only daughter to revive the family?

   Sincerity!

   Really very sincere!

  No matter from any point of view, the Polder family has shown great sincerity for this marriage proposal!

  Even the most demanding nobleman can't think of any reason why the girl from the Castel family would refuse…

   As for love?

  The nobles are calm.

  Political marriage is political marriage, love is love.

   If you really want to pursue love, both parties in the marriage can completely turn a blind eye to each other's private life after giving birth to an heir.

  From this point of view, there is no noble in the Principality of Boulder who can offer better marriage conditions than the duke's family.

  The young male aristocrats who had figured everything out were ashamed and regretful, as if they had seen the perfect goddess in their minds undressed and lying on the bed of the dirty illegitimate child...

   But Charlotte fell silent.

  Is there sincerity?

there is.

  But to her, it is worthless.

   Rather, this is even worse than marrying a matriarch, at least if you marry a matriarch, the initiative is in your own hands.

  Of course, that's how she compares.

  Marriage?

  Do not want to die.

  Charlotte is out of time.

   She will be 16 in less than a year.

  Once the marriage contract is concluded, and when she becomes an adult a year later, according to the provisions of the "Holy Code", the Duke can completely enforce the marriage contract and will not give her a chance to delay.

  Even if they just agree to the marriage, the Duke's House has reason to intervene in Castel's affairs.

the reason is simple.

  The girl didn't completely control the family, so the Duke could do it under the banner of helping the girl control the family and clean up the moths.

   High-sounding, you can't go wrong.

   As for Leno's personal feelings during the marriage...

   From the performance of the other party just now, it can be seen that under the authority of the Duke of Bold, it is meaningless.

   Obviously, the old Duke has a bigger appetite.

  Not only does he want Leno to succeed in inheriting the principality and carry forward the family, but he also wants to completely annex everything in Castel in a reasonable way!

   At the same time, Charlotte also realized another meaning of the old duke.

   No, or rather… threats.

  Accepting the marriage is accepting sincerity, successfully inheriting the territory and becoming the mistress of the principality.

   But if you don't accept it, you will hit the Bold family in the face on the spot.

  If this is the case, it means rejecting the protection of the Bold family, and the Duke's Palace will also turn a blind eye to other nobles' actions against Castel.

  At that time, I am afraid that Castel will become the bait for the Polder family to feed the nobles of the principality, so as to gain the support of the nobles for Leno to inherit the principality.

  The fate of the girl may be quite miserable.

  Among the division of the Castel family, it is undoubtedly still the more powerful Duke's Mansion that takes the lion's share.

  Nobles stand under the divine radiance, receive the blessings of the gods, and wear gorgeous coats.

   But at the same time, the nobles also hide the most barbaric and primitive darkness in the world under their coats.

   To accept the marriage is to accept the blessing.

  If you refuse, you will usher in darkness.

   This is not only a very sincere marriage proposal.

   At the same time, it is also a hidden malicious threat!

  In this case, there is no choice for the heirs of the Castel family who cannot protect themselves!

However…

Is it really?

  Under the eyes of everyone, the girl in the white dress smiled brightly.

  That innocent and flawless smile is like a spring breeze, blowing through the hearts of every nobleman, making everyone who sees it feel happy, and it is difficult to take their eyes off that alluring appearance.

  I saw Charlotte pinch the corner of her skirt, leaned slightly, and bowed gracefully to the Duke of Bold at the front, and then said in a sweet and authentic voice:

   "My lord, thank you very much for your kindness..."

  Looking at the respectful and obedient girl, Duke Bold showed a satisfied smile.

"but…"

  Charlotte changed the topic.

   She slowly raised her head, passed the Duke, and looked at the great priest beside her.

   To be more precise, they looked at Raoul, the old dean of the church hospital beside the high priest, and the black cat Nis next to Raoul.

  Looking at Charlotte, the black cat Niss nodded slightly, and gave the girl a look of completion.

   Raoul smiled slightly, showing an encouraging smile under the veiled gesture of the great priest.

  At this moment, the corners of Charlotte's mouth were slightly raised, and the pure blue eyes were full of childlike eagerness and a little devil's mischievous cunning.

  I saw her cheeks were reddish, she seemed shy, her voice was thin and soft, and she looked at the old priest with innocent joy:

   "But...Charlotte's heart already belongs."

  As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were focused on the old priest who was big enough to be the girl's grandfather, with a strange look on his face.

  Raoul's face darkened, and he couldn't help but twitched the corner of his mouth.

  The old prince's smile suddenly froze.

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  (end of this chapter)

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