Chapter 191: A Wealthy Family's Evening Banquet

The magnificent fence gate, the flowers in the early summer courtyard have already bloomed, at the end of the long corridor, the lights are bright and the mansion is full of people, and the melodious music is faintly floating.

From time to time, a new carriage stops at the door, and a servant immediately runs out of the gatehouse, leads the carriage to the parking lot on the side of the courtyard, and then runs to the mansion to report.

The night fog is getting thicker, and Lynch, who is dressed in a straight suit, leans on a cane, stands quietly in the mist, staring at the mansion in the yard, and the information that Miss Valente shared with him today emerges in his mind.

Chloe Russell, the sixth princess of the Kingdom of Salt, her mother is the court lady Lady Marianne, the adopted daughter of one of the three giants of the Salt banking industry, and one of the interest representatives of the Salt banking industry.

In 1397, she went to Rhine City to study and studied in the marine major of Rhine City Higher School. In the past two years, he has been in close contact with senior people in the banking industry in Rhine City, and has made friends with many powerful figures in the Governor's Office of Rhine Territory and the Rhine City Government, especially with the leader of the financial industry in Rhine City, Mayor Howard Hoffman.

Because his cousin's wife is the third daughter of Count Lorende's family, he temporarily lives in the mansion of Count Lorende's family during his study tour.

At this time, the mansion inside is the mansion of Count Lorende's family. Lynch slowly took out the strange thing Lawrence's pipe, put in a little tranquilizing flower, lit it, and took a deep breath.

This pipe has a calming function, and the tranquilizing flower also has calmness and calmness, which is just right for Lynch's current mood.

When I was a social animal in my previous life, I was still trembling when I saw a group leader. Now I am going to meet a bunch of city leaders, and I can't help but feel nervous.

However, I am a soul-distracting person who has embarked on the road to immortality, the future supreme being. You are just a group of mortals. I should look down on you, right, neighbor.

[Ignore it. 】

Tsk, that's a bit too much.

I don't know if it was the effect of the tranquilizing flower or Ms. Luna's answer that gave him confidence. His nervous mood quickly calmed down. He put away his pipe, took a deep breath, and walked towards the gate with his cane.

Miss Valente's instructions reappeared: Remember, the noble mansion is not a dangerous magic cave like the dreamland, and the nobles attending the meeting are not mad dogs that bite everyone they see. Don't be nervous. You haven't been nervous when you saw me, and you are still so irritating. You don't have to be nervous when you see them. Just be yourself, don't worry about anyone causing trouble for you, including those servants. To be honest, as long as they are not those nouveau riche families, those welcoming servants know better than you who you can't offend.

Is that right? According to the routine in the novel, shouldn't I be troubled by the doorman, and then I show the invitation letter to slap him in the face? Although it is very degrading to slap the doorman in the face, I came here on foot.

Muttering to himself, he had already walked to the gate and stood under the bright gas lamp. Before he could speak, the person inside glanced at his clothes casually, immediately stopped joking, quickly opened the gate, and welcomed Lynch in.

After the person had entered the door, the doorman who had been waiting for a long time respectfully asked with his hands down: "Sir, I am really sorry, I am a new servant, and I am not familiar with the master's friends. Can I take the liberty to look at your invitation letter so that I can inform the master of your visit?"

Looking thoughtfully at the famous works on his body, Lynch naturally took out the invitation letter, handed it over with his business card, and then walked slowly towards the mansion. The doorman followed him at a trot while reading the letter. After a few seconds, he returned everything with a smile.

"Sir Leviv, the princess is still resting in the living room on the third floor, and the host is entertaining guests in the living room on the second floor. The guests invited today have arrived one after another. Some are in the entertainment room and music room on the first floor, and some are in the library and chess and card room on the second floor. Ah, there are also a few guests in the smoking room. If you feel that the mansion is too stuffy, you can also ask someone to take you to the garden to get some fresh air. Several young ladies and ladies are there to enjoy the flowers."

"The two inspectors of the Hall of Order should have arrived, and Director Holf, where are they?"

"The three gentlemen are playing cards in the chess and card room."

As he spoke, the concierge had already led Lynch to the front of the mansion.

Behind him is a clear fountain, and the cool mist washes away the heat of early summer. Outside is a verdant lawn, and further away is a lush flower bed.

The front is the entrance to the mansion. This is a three-story classical building, a bit like the Baroque style, taller than today's buildings, and a marble staircase extends all the way to the door of the mansion.

"Lynch Leviev Detective Agency, Detective Leviev, here."

The concierge suddenly yelled, startling Lynch. As expected of a professional, his voice was so penetrating that Lynch suspected that even Mrs. Maggie on Villa Street could hear it.

Swish, several sights shot over from different angles. Lynch frowned and ignored them, and climbed the stairs to enter the mansion.

As soon as he entered the door, there was an open hall in front of him, and two curved staircases led directly to the second floor. In the hall, well-dressed gentlemen and ladies kept coming and going, and the sound of soft music and low conversations mixed together and quietly drifted away.

Seeing Lynch coming in, several strange gentlemen near the entrance took the initiative to raise their hats to greet Lynch, and Lynch also smiled and saluted them back, but as they passed by, Lynch's eyebrows had already frowned.

In the afternoon, Miss Valente received news that something was wrong, or rather, the situation developed as expected, because someone deliberately spread the news that Lynch was also invited.

Since he had appeared before the city council twenty days ago, the name Lynch was no stranger to the upper class circles. Publicizing the news of his invitation in advance was tantamount to putting him on the stage in his absence. Even if he wanted to do so today, It might be difficult to hide in a corner and keep a low profile.

Oh, come on then, no matter who is behind the scenes, do you really think a time traveler will be afraid of you?

Lin Qi sneered secretly and headed straight to the chess and card room on the second floor with his head held high.

Let's go say hello to the two detectives first, regardless of whether they have any involvement in what happened today.

However, as soon as they reached the second floor, they heard someone laughing on the landing.

"Haha, Mr. Lynch Leviev, I have heard of your name a long time ago and really want to meet you. Today I finally have the chance."

Um? More than twenty days ago, I didn’t even know that a person like me existed. Don’t you feel guilty for saying this?

Lin Qi muttered and looked over.

There were seven or eight men standing on the stairs. The leader was a short, fat, middle-aged man, wearing a red cloak with feathers and long boots. This was a common aristocratic dress in Rand. There were a group of people beside him. Some were wearing similar dresses, some were wearing blue and black formal suits, and middle-aged people were clustered in the middle.

Is this the owner of this place, Count Lorende?

Doubtful in his heart, but without stopping, Lynch went straight to meet him, took off his hat and bowed: "Could it be His Excellency the Earl?"

"Haha, I took the liberty of interrupting you without waiting for your introducer. Sir Leviv, please introduce yourself. I am Patrick Lorende, this generation's Earl Lorende."

There was a big smile on his chubby face, but his two soybean-like eyes swept over Lynch from head to toe. There was no surprise in his expression, but after a slight pause, he returned to his normal smile:

"Let me introduce to you, this is Mr. Lynch Leviev, a very powerful antiquities detective. He is our great hero in Rhine City. He just solved a major treason case not long ago and saved the life of His Majesty the King. And the honor of His Excellency the Governor has also saved our Rand's reputation. Let us express our gratitude to His Excellency the Detective."

Even the identity of the antiquities detective is known. It seems that the investigation was very detailed. This person is probably involved in what happened today.

Lin Qi became wary and maintained a reserved smile. He only gave a shallow salute without saying a word. He strictly followed Miss Valente's instructions, spoke less and acted less, did not take the initiative to express opinions, and tried to avoid exposing his level.

However, Count Lorende was not over yet and made an invitation: "Detective, please come in. We are discussing heraldry and the painting style of the retro art era in the early fifth century. You are an expert in ancient knowledge. It just so happens that Teach everyone a lesson.”

Hiss, the appetizers are coming so soon?

Lin Qi narrowed his eyes and showed a half-smiling expression.