Changing destiny ' White Rose '
CHAPTER 31
Now that only the two of us are still at the dinner table, Curtis sees her little girl looking straight at the other direction without even glancing at her . Curtis also realized that his little girl was now very angry, maybe he was offended by Curtis' words earlier that seemed to accuse him .
Curtis let out a rough sigh, loosened his expression and dragged the chair forward to be beside Cleo . He also grabbed Cleo's hand slowly, this time his little girl did not pull his hand away like before .
" I'm sorry, I yelled at you" Curtis said slowly
Cleo turned her head to look at the teenage boy beside her, her countenance was still flat and her expression was still cold unlike that of the one apologizing . But in the look of his usually sharp eyes now implied he was sorry, Cleo also opened her mouth asking .
" What do you mean by the words 'you were kidding' earlier ?? " ask Cleo
Curtis was silent for a moment, he was stringing decent words not to add to his little girl's anger .
" Do you know how much the gold pieces would be worth if exchanged for goods ?? " ask Curtis quietly
" I don't know "I said directly
" Hah ... My plantation work is divided into 3 classes . Main waiter, permanent worker, and day worker . The principal servants and workers remain in paychecks every month while their daily laborers receive wages every season . The main servant like the garden overseers was only at the salary of 10 bronze coins per month, while someone like Mr. Lin who was my right hand in the salary of 20 bronze coins" explained Mr. Lin
I was silent at Curtis's explanation, and now I realize what the problem is . How could I not understand the implied meaning of his words, 1 gold coin is worth 1000 bronze . Whereas I gave them at least 10 gold coins, which was worth the wages of 80 years of their work . It is fitting that they are shocked and frightened when they see it, they never imagine that they will receive the money equivalent to working for their entire life .
(1 gold bar \= 10 gold coins
1 gold coin \= 20 silver coins
1 silver coin \= 50 bronze coins
1 bronze coin \= 100 copper coins )
I refused to look into the eyes of Curtis who was watching me . Curtis, who now sees his little girl realizing his mistake, did not go into more detail to corner Cleo .
" I don't know, I just feel like giving money makes more sense than my little "chick jewel
Curtis scrunched his forehead confused, "did the servant of the Cassiopeia residence receive the gem as a gift ?? " ask Curtis a little irritated
" I don't know, Deenna took care of it "I replied", but I only have jewels, gems, pearls, and gold coins . So I decided to bring only the cheapest gold coins, I just didn't expect that .. "obviously I was getting slow and disconnected
Curtis furrowed his brows deeply, he really did not think that the wealth of the upper nobility would be this much . Even his entire family's current possessions if they were pennoned would not be more than a bag of coins that his little girl now carries, he said, Curtis let out a rough sigh while looking at his little girl who was now looking down on her twisted finger . Curtis also thought 'It is fitting that the sons and daughters of the nobility are always haughty and arrogant, they will look upon the commoners as something small '
Curtis reached out his hand grabbing his little girl's chin, lifting her up to stare at him . Cleo stared at Curtis's face before her, his firm, handsome face, high nose, strong jaw, sword eyebrows accompanied by a sharp gray eye highlight .
" I'm sorry "my little little one
Curtis was shocked and his expression softened and his eyes softened, 'Yes .. no matter how noble, the little girl must have been different ' Curtis said in his heart .
" Let's forget it, let's eat " Curtis said as he looked at me
I smiled happily then nodded, I put the coins back in the bag and thought about it to the edge . Then I got up to pick up a cake that I thought fit Curtis' taste and served him on Curtis' plate .
" Handsome brother, try this . Cinnamon bread with cream in it, the aroma is very good and not too sweet" I told Curtis
Curtis received it and tasted the bread a little then nodded briefly while muttering "Mmmm.
I giggled at him, he said 'maybe' but the expression in his eyes was very different . I smiled as I looked at Curtis's flat face, carefully eating the cake, I got up and poured the heated flower tea into the cup . The hot tea in his steam cup billowed, soon the delicate fragrance of flowers filled the dining room .
Curtis turned to me as if asking 'what is that tea ?? '
" It's flower tea, I really like it . My residence specialist, you won't find him anywhere "I'm proud
I put the tea cup in front of Curtis, "Try "I said
Curtis raised the teacup and took a light sip, the fragrance of the flower immediately spreading into his mouth leaving a soft and light sweet taste .
" How ?? is spring in your mouth ?? " many while giggling happily
Curtis pensively heard the parable of his little girl, glanced at the little laugh in her sweet mouth . His expression softened, the corner of his mouth raised .
" Uhm "his murmur was brief
then again enjoying the bread on his plate, while looking down hiding the affection in his eyes that appeared . Cleo stops flirting with Curtis and enjoys her favorite sandwich while continuing to talk .
" His handsome brother, what are you going to do later ?? " ask Cleo
" with you" Curtis replied briefly
" Eh ..!!??? " i was surprised
Curtis looked up at Cleo and asked "what do you want ?? "
" A .. I ?? wait a minute let me think "I said stupefied in surprise
" Uhm .. We can't play far because I have to go back before night" I muttered while thinking
Curtis was surprised to hear his little girl who couldn't stay for long, then thought of him returning late last night to make something come to his mind 'have he been found out ?? '
" Why ?? " curtis finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked
" Ah .. yesterday I came home too late, making everyone worried . So they broke down the library door thinking I fainted inside hahahaha "clearly me then laughed loudly
Curtis frowning his forehead disliked, he always thought 'are his parents too tight so as not to let him out of the house ?? '
I who saw Curtis' confused expression knew what he was thinking, so I immediately said explain
" My body from childhood was always weak, so my family was very strict . I'm not allowed out of the house before I grow up" I said
Curtis furrowed his brows tightly at my explanation, I knew he was worried now . So I chuckled at her funny expression .
" I'm healthy now, don't worry . I just need to wait another 2 years to debut in social circles, after which I can go anywhere "I said while daydreaming
Curtis was silent at my words, he could not comment on the situation of his little girl because he realized that every education and ethics received by the upper nobles was very different from the small nobles like him . They are required to be perfect all the time, so Curtis can only let him do anything if he is right next to her .
" What do you want to do ?? " ask Curtis suddenly
" Eh ?? what do I want to do ?? I don't know .. "I said confused
" good-looking brother, take me to see something new" I continued with a smile
Curtis was speechless to see his little girl who was now smiling enthusiastically towards him, her bright blue eyes sparkling like a beautiful diamond . The corner of his mouth rose slightly, Curtis looked down at his plate to hide the leaking expression .
Curtis pinks a little, to ease his emotions . He looked out the window, the sun was overhead . This already indicates it is noon, if you take him around too far it will be too late back, especially Cleo also said can not go home too late .
" it's midday, can't be too far . do you mind just going around the village ?? " haggard Curtis .
" of course not, looking around the village seems interesting too "I said happily
" Ehm, there's a big river under "say
" i want to go there !! can you fish ?? " let me wonder
" It could be "the answer is short, I would get up and exclaim happily but Curtis's next words made my screams of arms get stuck in the throat .
" i don't have a fishing rod" he continued flat
I sat back languidly, "Ah ... a pity .. "I said scowling .
Curtis looked a little and said quietly, "the fish in this village a little, next time I take it somewhere else "
I heard Curtis' response smiling happily again, "I've noted, can't be pulled back" I said
Curtis just glanced at me flat then ate the last piece of cake on his plate, then finished off the remaining half of the flower tea in the cup .
" You're done ?? " tanya asked me
I realized from my daydreams staring at Curtis since then, I immediately put the last mouthful of sandwich into my mouth and chewed it a little and sipped a lot of tea so that the food quickly down .
" It's .." I said smilingly as I rubbed my mouth rough with the broad sleeves of my dress .
Curtis scrunched his forehead and muttered "disrespectfully "
I just grinned at his words, we got up . I grabbed back the money bag in the corner, Curtis looked at it and I looked at it as if saying 'why ?? '
" Villages, they won't have enough change if you use the coin" he said flatly
I realized, "Ah .... right also .. then how ?? " much confused
" Wear my money" he said briefly
" Eh .. but "not yet have I finished saying, Curtis has already cast his sharp gaze . I also gave up on condition
" Then, handsome brother, you keep my money . So cut from there every expenditure later and then "my words cheerfully
Curtis scrunched his forehead again as if to object, but I immediately stuffed the white pouch into Curtis's hand and put on a pouting expression .
" accept ....!!! I can't bring her back "my whine anyway
This time Curtis sighed in surrender, I smiled happily afterwards . I grabbed the setoples of pastries on the table, then grabbed Curtis' hand and walked out of the villa . Mr. Lin and Elis did not seem to have left since they were waiting in the courtyard some distance away from the villa, it seems like they were worried we had a fight .
When Mr. Lin and Elis saw us coming out of the villa together they rushed towards us, from earlier on they were very scared . They were afraid that they would cause trouble from their actions, so they could not just leave quietly . So when he saw us coming out together with his hands and the atmosphere returned to normal, then Mr. Lin and Elis put a heavy stone that had pierced his heart .
" We're going around the village, clear the table" Curtis said flatly
" Good Young Master" replied Mr. Lin politely
" The cake should not be put in the basket again, just share it with family or other workers "my mouth
then look at Curtis "Can you ?? my hand could break if I had to bring it back . "
Curtis cleared his throat softly allowing the mark, I smiled at him . Then look towards Mr. Lin again
" dry pastries in tidy jars for handsome brother take home, the rest for you guys . Ah ... please trim my picnic basket .. "I said.
" Thank you miss " replied Mr. Lin politely
After directing at length, I pulled Curtis's hand into the stables and smiled a small waving at Mr. Lin and Elis .
" Then we go first ... !! " snake
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In the stables, a guard horse boy was resting in the corner . He was sitting on the ground, his body resting on a thick bamboo pole as a buffer, a straw grass he was playing on his lips, his eyes closed pitting to the scorching sky .
As we walked closer, the teenager realized that someone had come when he heard the sound of footsteps treading on dry straw approaching him . He opened his eyes lazily, because he thought the person who came was the aunt who served in the kitchen to deliver lunch .
But how surprised he was when the one who came was precisely his Young Master and the lady, he was shocked to get up from his place of interlock and give greetings .
" Young Master "sweep polite and down
I went forward and stuffed the cookie jar I had brought into the hand of the little boy in front of me, surprised when suddenly a jar of food was put into his arms . The boy complained and looked at me in confusion .
" For you "I said with a smile
" Don't refuse, Mr. Lin and Elis also got it . Don't be afraid, your Young Master has already allowed . That was the gift I promised you last time, thank you for helping me "soon
The boy was surprised and did not have time to respond when I spoke again . He was still confused and pensively staring at the jar full of beautiful little cakes in it, I who saw the boy did not refuse to smile with satisfaction .
I turned to look at Curtis with meaning, Curtis who understood my cue went forward .
" Give your hand "command Curtis flat
The little boy was still shocked and had not answered anything, but he still stretched out his hand unconsciously . Curtis grabbed the white pouch I had left him in his coat pocket . He took a piece of gold coin and placed it in the palm of the little boy .
The boy was so shocked that his eyes bulged, his mouth opened so wide that you could put an egg in it . His hand that was holding the gold coin was trembling, he was still confused as to what was happening .
