Chapter 25 Agent James
But for this kind of extravagant behavior, Purficott could not help but frown, and then asked a soul question: "Aunt Anne, do you know how many clothes you have? ?”
“Uh...it can probably fill two warehouses? It’s a small amount. I have basically not bought any new clothes in recent years except for royal purchases.” Princess Anne thought for a moment. He gave a slightly outrageous answer.
Perfect could only lament the luxury of the royal family, and couldn't help but said to Princess Anne: "Then those clothes that you don't wear, Auntie Anne, are just kept in the warehouse? Just like the clothes I'm wearing, even if you can no longer wear it?"
"What do you want to say, little Purficott? Just say it, it doesn't matter. " Princess Anne saw that Purficott seemed to have a hidden meaning, so she put down the knife and fork in her hand and held her cheek with one hand, indicating that Purficott had something to say.
Purficott organized his words a little, and then said: "I think Aunt Anne, you can put up those clothes that have been stored for at least three to five years for auction. As the eldest princess, these clothes must be used." They are high-quality products made of luxurious materials and exquisite workmanship. Even if the trend has passed, these clothes will still be popular with the name of the royal family.
Although I don’t know what the price of these clothes can be, I think they will. It should be possible to raise a considerable amount of money. It would be better if we could call on other noble ladies or ask Her Majesty the Queen to donate some old clothes.
We can use this fund to improve Lang.
This matter can even be made into a long-term project, which can not only deal with the long-standing backlog of old clothes in the royal family. Really do something for the ordinary people in Langton."
At this point, Purficott showed a slightly regretful expression: "It's a pity that the doomsday disaster is coming, so we have to do this for a long time. It’s impossible.”
"Why is it impossible?" Princess Anne was obviously very interested in this. She said enthusiastically: "According to your plan, the empire will establish a sanctuary in the New World. Don't you think that those nobles will have a hard time in the sanctuary? Live a simple life, right? There will always be someone who needs help! We can do something within our power..."
While Princess Anne was talking enthusiastically, her housekeeper came to report that there were guests. The visit interrupted the conversation between the eldest princess and Purficott.
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“Mr. James, has anyone ever told you that it is rude to disturb two ladies while they are dining? Things." Looking at James standing in front of him, still wearing a cheap and ill-fitting rental suit, with a tired look on his face that seemed to be overindulged, Purficott instinctively expressed disgust.
"I'm really sorry. I'm used to staying in the New World. Please forgive me if I've offended you." James faced Purficott's accusations and disgust. Although a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, he still He persisted and said to Purficott: "The Duke of Gloucester heard that you intend to go to the New World for inspection. Considering that I have some life experience in the New World, I have specially ordered you to come at your request.
In addition, His Excellency the Duke also specifically asked me to convey his apology to you on his behalf. Regarding the invitation to join the crisis response committee, His Excellency the Duke has received too many constraints and has been unable to bring your talents into full play. He feels extremely sad. Feel sorry. ”
Listening to these words of apology, Purficott couldn’t help but feel helpless, and at the same time he felt angry rising in his heart.
We have reached the critical moment when the end is approaching, and those stubborn The old guy still clung to the same old ways, which not only wasted her time, but also dragged the whole world into the abyss. But Purficott still suppressed his anger and just said to James with a cold face: "I have received the apology from the Duke of Gloucester. Please say hello to the Duke for me. If you have nothing else to do, please step aside for now. Her Royal Highness the Princess and I have to have a meal.
As for you? I have no interest in playboys, and I don’t want to be surrounded by a guy with an immoral private life. This will cause serious damage to my reputation.
I have enough to worry about and don't want to waste my energy on idle gossip. ”
Being given such a cold response by Purficott, even with James’s shamelessness, he was a little embarrassed at the moment and didn’t know how to deal with it.
Although he was in a sense It is true that he is a playboy, and it is not uncommon for him to be scolded for chatting up girls, but this kind of situation where he rushes to scold him without saying anything, and he can't make any refutation, and it is not suitable to turn around and leave, still makes James feel... He was at a loss.
Fortunately, Princess Anne came to the rescue at this time: "Okay, little Purficott, please be more tolerant! This poor gentleman is almost embarrassed by what you said. "
After saying that, Princess Anne turned her attention to James, or to a unique brooch pinned to his chest, and then waved her hand to signal the maids on the side to leave.
Although maid dolls are also placed in Windsor Castle, in compliance with the long-standing tradition of the royal family, normal human maids are still served daily in the castle.
Compared with the dolls made by alchemy, even the maids specially trained by the royal family still have the possibility of leaking secrets when confidential matters are involved, so Princess Anne asked them to step aside.
And this is one of the reasons why Perfectcott’s alchemy doll became so popular in Langton’s upper class as soon as it was launched. After all, nothing can be more effective than a speechless and lifeless doll. The secret was kept.
Seeing the eldest princess asking the maid to step back, a trace of doubt appeared on Purficott's face. She looked at the eldest princess Anne, waiting for her explanation.
"You should be from Intelligence 6, right? When will the Duke of Gloucester mobilize people from the Intelligence Bureau?" Princess Anne looked at James. Although she looked lazy, there was something in her eyes. Already showing sharpness.
James hurriedly explained: "I am an intelligence officer stationed in the New World by Intelligence Six. I am mainly responsible for collecting relevant information about the independent elements in the New World. The scientific expedition work in the New World that the Bellona was responsible for previously attracted the attention of the independent elements, so I Was sent to the scientific expedition team to provide intelligence assistance.
After the scientific expedition team completed their investigation, I also followed them back to Langton to report on their duties, and then was assigned to the Duke of Gloucester by the Intelligence Bureau. Responsible for providing him with intelligence analysis and intelligence consultation on the New World.”
(End of this chapter)