I'm not a lord

Chapter 122 Lin En’s bad reputation is well known

As the sun sets, its afterglow shines on the sparkling green lake, painting the entire surface of the lake an intoxicating golden red.

Baron Bogdan of Green Lake Territory, dressed in a long robe, sat quietly on a wooden platform by the lake, holding a poplar fishing rod and staring intently at the lake.

As an elderly baron, Bogdan has a wide range of interests. He is not only good at writing cursive calligraphy, but is also good at fishing.

The most distinctive scenic spot in Green Lake Territory is the circular lake with a diameter of two kilometers in the territory, which people call "Green Lake."

The main buildings in the territory are distributed around the lake. For example, the castle is built at the eastern outlet of the lake, and the lake water is used as a moat.

The entire lake is Bogdan's private territory and no one is allowed to fish in the lake without his permission.

The older he gets, the more he likes fishing.

Whenever he encountered troubles, he would go to the lake to cast a few rods. As long as he saw the ripples caused by the fish hook hitting the water, his mood would quickly improve.

As usual, the one who accompanied him fishing today was his eldest son, Bogdan.

"Then Yagna said in her letter that she was able to defeat Flora and reclaim the territory thanks to the assistance of the knights of the Shoal Territory. Do you believe this?"

Bogdan leaned back in a lounge chair, enjoying the breeze by the lake and the chirping of water birds. He seemed to be indifferent to the world, but he was talking about the shallows region in the north.

His son, Xiao Bo, stood beside the recliner and insisted, "She must be lying. How could a woman, a widow at that, possibly command the knights' loyalty? It's obvious that the new Baron of White Bear Territory helped her reclaim her territory."

When Yagna married the former Baron of White Bear Territory, all the territories in the White River Basin received invitations.

Bogdan is a kind person and has good relations with the surrounding territories.

Naturally, Green Lake Territory also sent an envoy to congratulate the newlyweds and presented them with a generous gift.

There are only so many forces in the Baihe River Basin, and the only one qualified to lay hands on a barony is another barony.

The Shallows Territory has two neighbors, one to the north and the other to the south. Since the Green Lake Territory did not take action, the only one who did was the White Bear Territory.

Bogdan narrowed his eyes slightly: "What do you think their relationship is?"

"She's not married but she's pregnant. What kind of relationship could that be? Either it's a secret marriage or she's a mistress or a lover."

Xiao Bo's tone was quite disdainful. In his opinion, Yagena, a baron's daughter, should not humiliate herself like this even if she had been married before.

The new Baron of White Bear Territory is indeed of noble status and has a father who is a count, but this is not a reason for Yagena to be his mistress.

As a noble, you must have the pride and self-respect of a noble.

"But she took back the territory from her unclean stepmother. Her sacrifice was undoubtedly worthwhile. It's really annoying that I once formed an alliance with that Flora." A self-deprecating smile appeared on Bogdan's lips.

That being said, how could Bogdan not know Flora's character?

After all, Flora was married off from Green Lake County. This woman was very promiscuous before marriage and even tried to seduce the widowed Bogdan, hoping to climb up the social ladder and become a phoenix.

Xiao Bo defended his father, "This is not your fault. If Floren hadn't insisted, you wouldn't have agreed to form an alliance with the Shoal Territory."

As soon as he finished speaking, a handsome young knight ran quickly to the wooden platform and accidentally knocked over the empty bucket of fish. The cold lake water splashed on Xiao Bo's leather boots and trouser legs.

But Xiaobo was angry but dared not say anything.

Because the visitor was Flora's younger brother, Floren, and the beloved lover of Baron Bogdan of Green Lake Territory. Indeed, ever since his wife's death, Bogdan had fallen in love with younger men.

He did reject Flora's advances and turned around to force her brother into his tent.

How great it is to be a man. There is no risk of pregnancy, and it can also remind him of his energetic and omnipotent self when he was young.

For the nobility, having a legitimate male heir is essential, but having too many sons is also a problem.

In order to resolve future disputes over territorial inheritance, Bogdan even sent his two youngest sons to the battlefield, and they are now fighting outside with the Duke of the Swamp.

The eldest son has inherited his name and will inherit his territory and title in the future.

"My lord, you clearly promised to protect her!" Floren's fair and delicate face turned pale with anxiety, and her emerald eyes were filled with worry.

He only learned today that great changes had taken place in the Shoal Territory, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

Bogdan simply waved his hand calmly: "Floren, you are too excited."

Floren was unyielding: "My lord, she is my only relative. You should at least take her to Green Lake Territory!"

"Just a sister. Don't you still have me?" Bogdan turned his head suddenly and looked directly into his lover's eyes that he never tired of looking at.

"I'm sorry." Floren realized his rudeness and was forced to lower his head.

Bogdan reached out and gently stroked the confused boy's smooth cheek. "Don't worry, your sister is the Baroness. They don't have the guts to lynch a noble. The Duke will order them to release your sister, and then you can take her back to Green Lake Territory."

"Thank you, sir."

Bogdan rubbed his head and said, "Okay, go back to the castle and have dinner with me tonight."

After Floren left, Xiao Bo dared to speak: "Father, I have sent messengers to inform the three baronies in the south."

"You did a good job. If the Earl's second son is an ambitious person, we in Green Lake Territory will not be able to stop him." Bogdan looked at the fishing line hanging in the water again.

Suddenly a cool breeze blew, and ripples appeared on the surface of the lake.

Xiao Bo analyzed, "Father, the Duke of Swampland will definitely not sit idly by. His ancestors originally divided the White River Basin into six baronies to prevent the emergence of a powerful earl in the White River."

The terrain of the White River Basin is relatively closed, with six baronies lined up in a row, surrounded by mountains and dense forests on both sides.

If these six baronies were merged into one territory, the Duke of Swamp would have trouble sleeping.

"Maybe. I'm just afraid that he will be seduced by the crown and ignore the threat from behind." Bogdan suddenly felt tired. He looked at the lake with rising waves, and his heart was also moved.

He is too old, and even if he once had ambitions, they have long been smoothed over by time.

Faced with the sudden changes in the chess game of the Northern Kingdom, he, as a chess piece, just wanted to live a peaceful life in a corner.

Within a week, the great changes in Shoal Territory spread throughout the White River Basin, like a stone thrown into a lake, splashing layers of ripples.

The barons all knew that a ferocious demon bear might have appeared in the upper reaches of the White River.

As for Lin En, he has left the Shoal Territory and returned to his loyal White Bear Territory.

(End of this chapter)