Chapter 284: Young Lady Caroline's Little Schemes!

"Ding-ling-ling!"

"Good morning, my lord!"

"Good morning, my lord!"

"Good morning, Caroline!"

"Good morning... Rebena!"

As the bells swayed, two maids entered the room.

Indeed, after Freya left, following a brief gap, Gervas once again enjoyed the treatment of having two maids to serve him while he woke up and washed.

It was strange to say, but this second maid was not requested by Gervas himself; rather, it was Maid Caroline who took the initiative to recommend her.

You see, in the past, Maid Caroline feared other maids would compete for her master's favor, so she held hostility toward any maid who approached Gervas.

This time the sun rose from the west; who would have thought Catherine would take the initiative to recommend someone.

The one recommended was Rebena, whose delicate features, skin, and temperament were in no way inferior to those of a noble Young Lady.

Although when the custom maid uniforms were made, Caroline rushed to go and subsequently altered the wide neckline to be slightly smaller.

Yet this could not hide Rebena's youthful beauty.

On the contrary, because she was even younger, she possessed a unique charm.

All in all, although one did not know what medicine Caroline was selling from her gourd.

With the addition of little maid Rebena, Gervas once again lived a life of... ahem, a waking life where the beauty was appetizing.

"My lord, just now we heard a lot of chirping birds outside the door; did Tu Haojin come to disturb you again?"

"Yes!"

"Then did Tu Haojin bring another bird, because it seems we heard two voices?"

Gervas almost choked, "Ahem! No, you heard wrong! There is only one bird, Tu Haojin!"

Fortunately, Maid Caroline was just asking casually.

Seeing that Gervas had already risen from bed, "Rebena, let us begin serving my lord to wake up and wash!"

"Yes, Sister Caroline!"

Afterwards, Rebena wrung the Mao Jin, while Caroline continued to dress Gervas.

Although Rebena's movements were slightly clumsy, they were much better than in the first few days.

Moreover, she was also working hard to learn.

Of course, besides learning how to work and serve people, she also learned the essential etiquette of the castle.

Because she had already decided to stay in the castle forever and become a maid serving my lord Gervas!

Her father was also very supportive of this.

Because compared to a common serf girl, a castle maid was undoubtedly the most respectable job.

Just as all men longed to become castle guards.

More importantly, my lord Gervas was truly kind and had even saved herself and her father.

If she followed my lord Gervas, she would surely live a good life in the future.

Thinking of this, Rebena looked at Sister Caroline again with gratitude.

Outsiders say Sister Caroline is very fierce and very strict.

But she feels that Sister Caroline is a very gentle person and takes very good care of her.

Without her recommendation, she definitely could not have obtained such a good job.

Caroline felt Rebena's gaze and immediately showed a smile in response.

This girl, Rebena, was indeed very likable.

Of course, her recommendation of Rebena to become one of the assistants serving Gervas actually had some selfish motives.

It was to prevent other maids, like that Freya, from becoming the maids who served her lord while he woke up and washed.

After all, relying on just one person, she truly could not serve her lord comprehensively.

In the future, once a suitable candidate appeared, she could not possibly stop it, could she?

Since that was the case, it was better to select a non-threatening candidate early and block off this possibility.

And the non-threatening nature here naturally did not refer to appearance.

Because in terms of appearance, she knew Rebena was no inferior to herself or that Count Catherine.

It was a threat in terms of mindset.

This Rebena was very simple and did not understand scheming at all.

So, Caroline did not need to worry about her competing for favor with herself.

Even, in the future, she could form an alliance with her to jointly fight against other little bitches who might eye the Lord.

After all, regarding maids from the castle, Caroline clearly understood the thoughts of those little bitches.

They thought of seducing the noble master at all times, then wanted to conceive the noble master's child, and thereby change their fate.

She, Caroline, absolutely would not allow this opportunity.

Especially before they succeeded...

Unaware that his personal maid was clicking her abacus loudly, Gervas comfortably enjoyed the waking service.

Afterwards, he proceeded to the dining hall for a meal.

Eating rainbow-winged swan egg custard, drinking rich milk, and finishing the civil affairs report from the Magistrate and Old John, Gervas informed Old John of the news that the royal capital convoy had arrived, asking him to prepare for the reception.

After Old John left, Gervas summoned Evlan again, asking her to lead the flight squad to the border for reconnaissance.

That dark creatures were already wandering to the border again so soon was something Gervas had not anticipated.

Moreover, although the number of dark creatures this time sounds small, the threat is no less than last time.

Although dark creatures are generally far weaker than beasts of the same rank, even half as strong.

After all, the dark death qi has corroded their flesh and blood, causing their bodily functions to weaken.

But indirectly, the dark death qi has also granted the dark creatures an "immortal body."

So, weighing the situation, the threat of five third-rank dark creatures is at least comparable to that of three third-rank beasts.

Moreover, he is bringing other underlings, which makes him even more not to be underestimated.

After Evlan left, Gervas began to refine his battle qi and secret techniques.

However, a little over an hour later, Old John reported that Marshal Mi Xiusi's caravan had arrived.

And the one leading this time was still the same steward, Ma Kesi, as last time.

Of course, compared to last time, this steward Ma Kesi was much more enthusiastic and much more polite.

"Greetings, Viscount Gervas. Viscount Gervas, I didn't expect to meet you again so soon. My lord, Hou Jue, asked me to convey his greetings to you!"

"By the way, I hope my sudden arrival hasn't disturbed you?" Seeing that Gervas still had a few beads of sweat, Ma Kesi asked with apology.

"Steward Ma Kesi, you are joking. You are sent by Hou Jue; how could this be called a disturbance! I, Gervas, welcome you with open arms!" Gervas greeted with a beaming smile.

Ma Kesi became even more polite and warm. "That puts my mind at ease. By the way, Viscount Gervas, I have good news for you: the Magic Electric Fan and your Storm Domain are now famous in the Capital!"

"Is that so?" Although Gervas had an intelligence network.

But for specific news from a thousand li away, he certainly was not as well-informed as Ma Kesi and these "locals."

And his expression of confusion gave Ma Kesi exactly the reason to continue speaking.

Immediately, Ma Kesi began to vividly describe how the Magic Electric Fan made its debut at the banquet.

And how it helped the First Prince successfully win over several western envoys.

Walking and talking, in short, according to Ma Kesi's description, Gervas's Magic Fan had indeed made a name for itself among the noble circles of the Capital.

And incidentally, Storm Domain, this remote small territory in the southern border, also became known to the powerful figures of the Capital.