Chapter 11 chapter Ten

Ariel didn't want to discuss the gender of Jamie's name, nor was he interested in listening to Jamie's argument. He and Gavin had many other more important things to discuss. He left Jamie alone, frowning on the porch, but he had to give his assistant a hard push to draw his attention away from Jamie and into the hall. Jamie stood on the porch and watched curiously.To her right was a high wall, the surface of the wall was smooth, and there was not even a speck of dust on the tentacles.A wooden ladder leads to the second floor and leads to a balcony. Three rooms are opened facing the balcony. Jamie guesses that it is the place where Ariel and his relatives live.She wondered which room Aleigh slept in, but whichever it was, there seemed to be no privacy in the place.

The hall is large enough to accommodate giants.The hall was as spotless as the stone walls, and free of any decorations.Right in front of her was a large fireplace, and the fire in the stove was not enough to warm this super hall. Jamie had never seen such a large hall, but of course she had only seen her father's hall so far, and it was nothing like this.The room was as big as a prairie, and there were three long tables inside, each of which could seat twenty people. She noticed a large screen behind the long table in the center.Ariel and Gavin were sitting in front of the wooden screen, busy talking.Since no one was paying attention to her, she walked behind the screen alone.Behind the screen is a high platform, on which there is a bed, wooden nails are nailed on the screen, and some clothes are hung, and judging from those clothes, Jamie guesses that this is where Ariel sleeps.God!She just hoped not.

A soldier came in with her luggage and put it on the corner of the bed, and Jamie knew she had guessed right.The soldier gave her a surprised look as she thanked him for bringing in the luggage, and then another soldier came in with a wooden tub and placed it in the farthest corner behind the screen. Jamie blushed.Although the wooden screen can hide her nakedness, people in the hall can still hear the sound of her bathing.It looked like she was going to have the quietest bath ever.There is absolutely no privacy in this place. Jamie turned back to her husband, deciding to ask him where the kitchen was so she could order their dinner.But Ariel was still talking to Gavin, so she sat in the chair next to her husband, folded her hands in her lap, and waited patiently for Ariel to notice her.

And she did wait a long time.Jie Mi told herself that it was impolite to interrupt others. Besides, her husband was an important lord, and as the lord's wife, she had to be prepared for this. After a while, Jie Mi started to become sleepy, but at this moment, two women dressed in Kim family costumes walked in.Jamie could tell by their demeanor that they were not servants.Both women have blonde hair and brown eyes, and they have genuine smiles on their faces. As soon as they saw her, their smiles disappeared, and the taller one even stared at Jamie. Jie Mi stared back, she was too tired today to deal with such things.After resting enough tomorrow, she will try to find a way to win this woman's friendship.

Another soldier who looked like the first two women walked in.He stopped behind the two women, his big hands on their shoulders.He stared at Jie Mi sternly, his brow furrowed greatly. The soldier had clearly decided to hate her, Jamie thought, and she guessed it was because she was English, an outsider.It will take time for Ariel's people to accept her, and God knows it will take her a while to adjust to them. Ariel didn't notice the person coming until Jamie kicked him.Ariel frowned and looked at her, unhappy to be interrupted.Then he saw the three people waiting at the door, and Ariel immediately burst into a smile.The two women responded with smiles, and the taller of them rushed forward immediately.

Come and sit with us.cried Ariel.Mark?He added, and the frowning soldier walked up to him.I was going to listen to your report after dinner, did you bring Lisa back? I brought her back.Marco said bluntly. where is she? She insisted on waiting at her cabin to hear from Gus. Ariel nodded, and didn't seem to think of his wife until now.This is my wife, her name is Jamie.His tone was casual.Then he turned to Jamie.This is Marco and this is Eddie.He nodded to the taller woman.Marco and Addie are brother and sister, and both are cousins ​​of Lenna.Jamie could guess that they were brother and sister, they even frowned in the same way.But who is this Lena?Who is the Lisa that Marco just mentioned?

Ariel's next words interrupted her thoughts.Last but definitely not least is my Anne.he said, his tone full of emotion.Come here, boy, and meet your new mistress. As Annie approached, Jamie realized that in fact she was no longer a child, but a fully grown woman. She is probably only one or two years younger than Jamie, but the expression on her face is full of childishness, and her wide-open eyes reveal innocence. Anne gave Jamie an awkward salute, then she turned to Aleigh, smiling sweetly, and speaking in a voice that sounded like a little girl's.Must I like her, Aleigh? You must.Ariel replied.

Why? Because it makes me happy. Then I would like to like her.Annie answered.Even if she is English.Then her smile deepened and she added: I miss you, my lord. Without waiting for Ariel's answer, Annie ran back to the other end of the hall to join Marco and Etty. Jamie continued to look at Annie for a while, and finally she understood why Annie didn't feel right, she was the kind of person who looked like a little girl all her life. Is Annie also Marco's sister?Jamie asked. No!She is Lena's younger sister. Who is Lena? She is my ex-wife. Without giving Jamie a chance to question, Ariel's attention returned to Gavin, and followed a group of servants into the hall carrying food, which also attracted Jamie's attention.

The food was very rich, but it happened to include mutton, which she hated the most.Ariel ignored the coming and going of the servant and continued talking to his deputy.Jamie noticed that he seemed very unhappy.Any bad news? Jamie managed to find a spare moment to ask her husband. One of my soldiers is missing.Ariel explained.His status is comparable to that of Gavin, but their jurisdiction is different. Is this person your friend too? Ariel broke a piece of bread, gave half to Jamie, and replied: Yes, he is also my good friend. Who is Lisa?Jamie asked.i hear you ask marco Lisa is Gus' wife.

Oh, that poor woman.Jamie replied, her voice full of sympathy.She must have been worried to death, but it was also possible that Gus had just been delayed and returned late. Ariel shook his head.He's not late, being late is an insult to me.No, wife, something must have happened to him. He must be dead, or he would have arrived.Gavin shrugged. Yes.Ariel replied. Jamie noticed that the other soldiers had been listening to them closely. It was obvious that they were all familiar with her language, and they all agreed with Gavin. Are you still not sure that this person is dead?Their cold attitude, she said, was brutal in the extreme.You shouldn't say that about your friends, it's not kind.

Why?Gavin frowned. Jie Mi didn't answer, but instead asked: Why didn't you go out to find him? A team of soldiers has already searched the mountain.Ariel replied. His body should probably be found by tomorrow morning.Gavin predicted. Gavin, you can't act so indifferent, you do care about him, don't you?Jamie asked.You should trust that your friend will be safe. I should? Yes, you all should.Jie Mi said, and looked at the long table.Everyone must have hope. Ariel hid a smile.His wife hadn't been here an hour before she was calling the shots.But that would be a false hope.he answered.You don't have to be so angry again. He instructs the soldiers to join the conversation, and there is a moment of speculation, but they all come to the same conclusion, Gus must be dead, it's just not known how or where he was attacked. Jie Mi has been silently listening to their opinions, obviously, the dead are very important to them.However, they do not hold out hope. Ariel offered her a piece of mutton at dinner, but Jamie refused, much to Ariel's displeasure, insisting that she must eat meat to survive the cold nights here.That cold can go all the way to your bones if you don't get to bed early.he said. Doesn't it drill into your bones?she asked. We Scots are made of coarser materials.He grinned. She laughed, and her silver bell-like laughter attracted everyone's attention.You deliberately took what I said against me.Then she moved on to another subject.Where do I sleep, Ariel? sleep with me. His tone cannot be disputed, but Jie Mi insisted: But where is it?she asked.Behind a screen, or an upstairs room?She raised her head to look towards the balcony, and froze with the whole person.God, she couldn't believe what she saw!The entrance wall is covered with weapons, the entire wall is covered with all kinds of weapons.But what really stunned her was not the fact that her husband owned an arsenal, but the giant sword hanging in the middle of the wall! It was huge indeed, and the hilt was studded with precious rubies and emeralds.She stared at the sword for a long moment before noticing that there were several more.Five, five in total!That damned man had five swords, and on the way he made her offer to buy him swords with her hard-earned shillings!He made her a complete fool! Too embarrassed to look directly at her husband, she continued to stare at the wall, asking: Gavin, do all these weapons belong to my husband? Yes.Gavin replied, he looked at Ariel, trying to understand the reason for Jamie's change of attitude.Gavin found it odd that his new mistress had behaved so tamely, almost shyly, up until now, in fact, that she had barely spoken throughout dinner. Ariel was also looking at his wife, but with a smile on his face. Jamie turned slowly to face him.With her hands on her hips and the fact that she had the audacity to stare at her husband, Gavin watched in amazement at the transformation of the new lady, who now looked anything but shy, her purple eyes gleaming with anger , and she looked like she was going to fight. And the person she wanted to fight seemed to be Ariel.Did she know that Ariel had a violent temper?Gavin decided she obviously didn't know, or she would never have dared to challenge him so openly. Gavin, in England what belongs to a husband also belongs to his wife, is it the same here? She kept her eyes on her husband as she asked the question.Same, Gavin replied.do you want something, ma'am? I want that one, that sword. You want a sword, ma'am?Gavin asked blankly. Not a sword, but that one.Jamie explained.The one in the middle of the wall is it. Everyone in the room exclaimed in unison, and Gavin's mouth opened wide.He looked into the room, apparently everyone else was as dumbfounded as he was.But it was the Lord's sword, Gavin stammered.it's impossible Ariel laughed loudly over him.A wife cannot lift that sword, especially a wife who does not eat mutton. Jie Mi couldn't answer for a while, and then she said: What about the dagger over there?she asked sweetly.Her weak strength can still lift them, right? certainly. then maybe The dagger is easy to knock off in your little hands, Jamie. Jamie nodded in agreement, but Ariel was a little disappointed that she gave up so soon.She walked leisurely behind the screen, Ariel couldn't take his eyes off her beautiful buttocks, until he noticed that his soldiers were watching too, and he cleared his throat loudly to show his displeasure. Jamie was almost behind the screen, and then she turned and called: Unless, of course, you are asleep, my lord, then the strength of my little hands is enough, don't you think?Good night, husband, I wish you sweet dreams. Ariel burst out laughing? Am I wrong?Gavin asked.Or did your wife actually threaten to murder you just now? You heard me right. so why are you laughing Don't frown, Ariel said.I'm pretty safe, my wife won't hurt me, she's just not like that. isn't it?But she's English, Aleigh. You'll know when you get to know her better. She is very beautiful.Gavin smiled.I can't help noticing. I also noticed how attentive you are.Ariel said. Oh yes, I think it will take us a while to get used to her.Gavin admitted awkwardly, embarrassed to be caught by his lord looking at his wife.I'm sure all would gladly give their lives to keep her safe, Ariel.But I really don't know if they're going to commit their allegiance to her, you know, she's an Englishman. I have not forgotten this fact.Ariel replied.Her accent reminds me every time she speaks, but maybe in time Jamie will earn everyone's trust.But I can't force them. I thought she was shy, but now I'm not so sure. She's probably as shy as I am, Ariel said.That woman was almost fearless, and she liked to say what was on her mind. That was one of her innumerable faults.Besides, she's so softhearted that I worry about her, Gavin. I can understand. What the hell are you laughing at?Ariel tensed. nothing, my lord. Listen to me, Ariel continued.When I'm not at home, I want you to keep an eye on Jamie and keep her out of your sight. Do you think there will be trouble? I don't think so, I just want you to do what I say and not ask questions. certainly. I want her to adapt as smoothly as possible, she's not strong. You just mentioned it.Gavin blurted out. Ariel frowned, letting him know he didn't appreciate his comment.She couldn't even bear to see blood. And lamb. The two burst out laughing together, but their laughter didn't last long, because Ariel's eyes happened to turn to the long table, and saw every soldier's eyes eagerly fixed on the screen.They may not have been able to trust their lord's English wife, but they were visibly smitten with her. Jamie had no idea how much commotion she had caused as she waited patiently for the servant to pour the hot water and then take her long-desired bath.She took off her clothes and stepped into the water silently, but she was thinking about the conversation she had with the maid just now. Jamie had been wondering where the kitchen was, but just now the maid had told her it was in another building separate from the hall.Imagine them carrying food across the snow to the hall on a snowy day!Jamie decided to discuss this with her husband as soon as she had time.Fela, the maid, was overwhelmed with gratitude when she heard of Jamie's decision, and Jamie knew he had won her heart. Jamie washed her hair and brushed her body, but by the second half, she was too tired to care whether her voice would be heard or not.After the shower, she puts on a pink dressing gown, tied with a ribbon, and climbs into bed. In bed, she was still thinking about Ariel's sword.He really shouldn't have humiliated her like that and let her make a fool of herself, but looking back now, she smiled instead.She just couldn't seem to be mad at Ariel all the time.She giggled at the thought that she had even suggested that Danny teach him how to use a sword.Maybe the sheep-headed one of them was actually her, and he probably took her for some ignorant country mouse. Jamie's last thought before going to sleep was: She hoped that Ariel would come to bed too, and God help her, she found that she had fallen in love with Ariel! Seeing Ariel staring at the screen, the English bitch had made him long for her.His love for Lena was so superficial, and another woman took her place so easily? He hasn't learned his lesson yet.Perhaps he has given his heart to his bride, God!I hope so, then her death will be more painful for him then. I can hardly wait to kill her.