Queen and Her Duke

The next day, Wen Lin woke up on time, turned her head and looked out the window, the morning mist on the spire of the circular tower had not yet dissipated.

As usual, she got out of bed to breathe and stretch her body. A small amount of true qi poured into her limbs from her dantian with her movements. After half an hour, Wen Lin carefully felt the recovery of her body and nodded with satisfaction.

This is the benefit of cultivating ancient martial arts. After cultivating to the Taoist realm, the quality of all aspects of the body will be several times to dozens of times stronger than that of ordinary people. Under the condition of ensuring basic diet and rest, the recovery speed after injury will also be faster.

Not long after the morning exercise, there was a knock on the door, Wen Lin opened the door, and there were two maids holding food and toiletries.

"Good day, miss, Your Majesty will summon you in the morning,"

Is this a disguised way of urging yourself to act faster?

The maids' thick long hair was neatly tucked behind their heads, and their bowed heads made Wen Lin unable to see their expressions.

Wen Lin raised her eyebrows, took the toiletries, and said in a low voice, "Thank you, I see,"

The attitude of the maids is intriguing. They are obviously just a prisoner, but now they seem to be treating guests.

But Wen Lin didn't delve into it. The rumored Vichy was in a mood to change, so such a small change is not surprising.

Switchgrass and salt for brushing, just the right amount of lukewarm water and a soft cotton washcloth for cleansing.

In this gap, Bessie and Namanle observed Wen Lin curiously. Although she was wearing a dirty dress and her washing movements were too arbitrary, she still looked elegant and pleasing to the eye.

There is also a voice that was as clear and clear as a stringed qin just now, which is the authentic tone of the royal capital.

Really a pirate who is not like a pirate at all, and the maids looked at each other.

It seemed that the person standing in front of them was not an annoying pirate, but a well-educated noble lady who grew up in the royal capital.

The breakfast consisted of bread and broth. The bread was white bread that only nobles could eat, but it was still hard and gnawed. Fortunately, the broth had no fishy smell. With the soup, Wen Lin ate cleanly for breakfast.

And just when the maids wanted to step forward to undo Wen Lin's robe, Wen Lin withdrew a few steps back at a strange speed, her expression was a little cold, "What are you doing?"

In the unfamiliar and dangerous environment, maintaining high vigilance as much as possible is Wen Lin's basic rules of conduct.

Facing Wen Lin's sudden change in attitude, the surprised and suspicious maids were slightly at a loss, and hurriedly explained, "Your wound needs to be treated, and the doctor Wang Ting is waiting outside the door."

After one night, most of the whiplashes on Wen Lin's body had scabbed over, and only a few were still severely red and swollen. When she touched them through her clothes, she could feel the scorching temperature around the wounds.

If you don't want to leave scars, you have to deal with it as soon as possible.

There was no trace of martial arts on Bessie and Namar, Wen Lin realized that she was being overly cautious, and apologetically slowed down, "Let the medical officer come in,"

However, what Wen Lin didn't expect was that she had far overestimated the level of medical care in this era.

The person known as Wang Ting's medical officer approached slowly with a box of leeches wrapped in unknown mucus, "Beautiful lady, you need bloodletting treatment,"

"Leech?"

"Yes, you can rest assured that they have been carefully selected, healthy and clean enough to guarantee the effect of the treatment," said the medical officer, holding a twisting and very cheerful leech with tweezers and extending it to Wen Lin's eyes.

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After getting a positive answer, Wen Lin was indescribable in her heart, her calm expression twisted for a moment, and she was patient before she refrained from throwing the doctor and the leech out.

"Sorry, I don't need it,"

The maids and the medical officer looked at each other, Wen Lin's uncooperative behavior made them a little at a loss, and the atmosphere fell into a brief stagnation.

In order not to let the atmosphere continue to stalemate, Wen Lin walked to the window, looked at the garden below and said with a smile, "I mean we can consider other methods, such as using herbs?"

"Herbs?"

"Yes, Your Excellency,"

Wen Lin's eyes flashed brightly, and the doctor's reaction didn't seem like she had never heard of it.

"But medicinal herbs are generally only used for sick animals," the medical officer explained in confusion, looking at Wen Lin with increasingly strange eyes.

Throughout Europe, medical officers would mix herbs and boil the thick herbal juice to treat animals.

But no one would drink herbal juice, which, in addition to having a weird taste and making it hard to swallow, could lead to a fever and diarrhea, a life-threatening condition.

Taking into account the difference in cognition of the times, Wen Lin did not go into it, and directly said that the medical officer should take her to see the medicinal herbs that could be used.

During this period, the medical officer did not give up, and took the initiative to introduce Wen Lin to the treatment methods that are now popular in the upper class.

Doctors on the Europa Road believed that the cause of illness was the imbalance of blood substances in the body. Bloodletting treatment can improve or alleviate the symptoms. There are two methods of incision of veins and leeches.

In addition, there are cautery, enema, etc., such as unbearable headaches, the doctor will cut off the patient's hair, and then use red-hot iron forceps to scald the scalp, so as to drive away the evil spirits in the brain.

Unbelievable, Wen Lin deeply realized that the most basic medical care in modern times is precious in this era.

Fortunately, in the end, Wen Lin successfully found the herbs she needed.

[White juniper leaf: pungent in taste, cold in nature, return to the lung meridian, the leaves are eight-lobed serrated, external application can have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects]

[Covering grass: sweet in taste, warm in nature, return to the kidney meridian, oval leaves, irregular wavy shallow teeth throughout, commonly used for sedation and swelling]

These two herbs can be crushed and applied externally, which can play a very good anti-inflammatory and swelling effect.

When Wen Lin went on missions in the jungle and wasteland, she often needed to distinguish different herbs for temporary needs.

When the medical officer heard that the medicinal herb could be applied externally, his eyes widened in disbelief.

Wen Lin felt amused, she picked out the remaining few familiar herbs, and explained how to use them in detail.

He speaks at a leisurely pace, expresses his words clearly and powerfully, with a convincing confidence.

Although dubious, the medical officer still carefully recorded all the methods that Wen Lin said.

After the wound was healed, the bright light slanted onto the wall on the inside of the corridor.

Just as Wen Lin put on the linen robe prepared by the maid, Mrs. Yaz, the herald next to the queen, came to urge her.

"Miss Wen Lin, Your Majesty wants to see you now,"

The herald raised his sleeves to indicate that the cold expression was exactly the same as the sculpture outside Wang Tingwai, but when she saw the petticoat that was thrown aside, her expression suddenly changed.

After Wen Lin walked out of the room, Mrs. Yaz quickly stepped forward, picked up her petticoat and touched it. She looked at the maids and asked, "Is this what Miss Wen Lin changed?"

"Yes, ma'am,"

The maids spoke in unison, and after seeing the clothes that the herald picked up, they all opened their mouths.

Previously the dress was so dirty that no one noticed its material.

"Ma'am, is this really a whole piece of silk?" Namar asked in surprise.

"How could a pirate have it? And when Miss Wen Lin replaced it, she didn't care at all," Bessie continued to add some details.

You should know that it takes several years for one or two merchant ships to successfully bring silk back from the East.

For all nobles, being able to own silk fabrics is a symbol of prominent status, even the queen has only one long outer lining with silk stitching.

Mrs. Yaz's eyes were deep, and she didn't answer. After instructing the maid to put away her clothes, she hurried to catch up with Wen Lin, kept silent along the way, and went to the White House with her.

Above the corridor is a high semi-circular dome. The stone pillars on both sides are simple in lines, but they seem to be integrated with the solemn and majestic dome.

Passing through the corridor, what caught her eye was the splendid palace, Wen Lin was amazed, this is a grandeur that is hard to see in modern times, far beyond her imagination.

squeak~

A dull sound of pushing the door made Wen Lin have to stop feeling emotional and cheer up.

Following the stone door slowly opening, Wen Lin raised her eyes.

Vihia wore a light green long dress today, without any gems and pearls embellishment, the sunlight through the scattered blond hair rendered a gorgeous halo, as if adding a lazy and seductive temperament to the whole person.

Astonishing, silent.

For the sake of defense and safety, Whitehall, where the Queen lives and lives, has long and narrow arched windows throughout the building.

Once the candle is extinguished, even in the daytime, it will be shrouded in darkness.

In the interweaving of the tiny beating candles and scattered light beams, the bright and dark light and shadow just concealed the sharpness brought by the lines of Vichy's face, with deep blue pupils and red lips tempting.

Pure as daffodils, as warm as roses.

Satisfy all the flirtatious, beautiful, heartless reverie.

There are also uncontrollable unknowns and stimuli.

Wen Lin was suddenly less annoyed, after all, it was a stunner in the world who seduced her.

Wen Lin's instinctive reaction to please Vicia, she lightly smiled and signaled the others to step back.

Only each other was left in the empty bedroom, she said, "Wen Lin, come to me,"

Wen Lin obediently stepped forward, and as soon as she approached, she saw the Liberty Pirate's Codex on Vicia's table.

1. Each crew member must keep the cannon, hand/gun, saber clean and undamaged.

2. Those who leave a ship or leave a combat post without authorization shall be sentenced to death or thrown to uninhabited islands.

3.…

---- "Pirates Creed Liberty"...^1

"Your Excellency Wen Lin, you seem to be resting well,"

Last night's pale lips had returned to rosy, and in addition to vigilance, there seemed to be a warm and fearless anger in the black eyes.

Unpredictable Vicia's thoughts, Wen Lin nodded, as a default.

"I think we can have a good talk. It's better to cooperate than to break the bank." Vicia's lips twitched lightly, and she caught Wen Lin's changing expression in her eyes. She leaned lazily on the back of the chair and took the lead in throwing out an olive branch.

For Wen Lin, what happened today was like giving sweet dates after being slapped.

But if a captain can't detect the dangerous reef lurking under the calm sea in time, it means that she is not far from being buried in the belly of the fish.

The eyes of the two collided in the air, Wen Lin asked with a smile,

"Your Majesty, you can state your purpose directly,"

"Submit to me,"

"Your Majesty, you know, the rules of the sea, a qualified pirate will never be a minister,"

Wen Lin's refusal was obvious, and there seemed to be no room for turning around.

Vicia's smile froze at the corner of her mouth, before reaching her eyes, a terrible storm was brewing.

Before things got even worse, Wen Lin suddenly held Vicia's hand, her black eyes flashing with cunning wisdom, like an elegant ancient noble, kneeling on one leg, and a solemn kiss fell on Vicia's flawless beauty back of hand.

Then he continued, "More and more fleets of other countries set off from the port, and unknown continents were discovered one after another. They brought back amazing wealth, and these wealth are what Golan desperately needs, am I right? His Majesty,"

The moment the words fell, Wen Lin's heartbeat lost its steady rhythm and seemed to be about to break open her chest.

She is betting, betting that Vicia's plans are far more than that, betting that she has a higher use value.

Vicia moved her body, bent her fingers, supported her chin, and smiled unmoved, "A pirate who understands politics, Your Excellency, you surprised me very much,"

This is a tactful acknowledgment that what Wen Lin said is true.

A serious financial crisis in the Golan has threatened the reign of the Gorse royal family, which is not a glamorous thing for the royal family.

Wen Lin continued to ask, "Is this also the direct purpose that led you to arrest me?"

Vicia didn't answer, she looked at Wen Lin's tense posture, leaned forward slowly, her fingers passed through the long hair scattered on Wen Lin's shoulders, and landed on Wen Lin's moist back neck,

He said without hesitation, "Your Excellency, if your body is as relaxed as your expression, maybe you can get the answer you want,"

Her brain was instantly occupied by blank space. Wen Lin couldn't believe this sudden turn of events.

In hindsight, she felt the faint convulsions from all over her body. It turned out that in front of Vicia, she couldn't even maintain the most basic disguise?

But at the moment when Wen Lin showed her shocked expression, Vicia picked up the wine glass, raised her head, and drank it all.

The evil thoughts in her heart were initially satisfied. In addition to tearing Wen Lin's calm appearance, Vicia also wanted to step on her spine, crush her pride and self-respect, so that she could only rely on herself and bow her knees. Unreserved loyalty.

In the face of disobedient prey, she has enough time and patience.

Without leaving room for breath, Vicia continued as if giving charity, "Your Excellency, I need a sharp blade that can gallop on the ocean, a sharp blade that can quickly bring me rich jewels and gold, this is the only one for you and your subordinates. the way of life,"

This is a very different Visia from that night, wearing a smirk mask to restrain her exposed emotions.

Like the boundless deep sea, the overwhelming waves will trap people on the helpless island.

"I want to see my subordinates and the Liberty today," she quickly analyzed the situation in her mind, Wen Lin's black and white pupils reflected Vicia's extremely oppressive posture, and her throat was stiff.

"So your choice is to accept my will?"

"No, Your Majesty, I will always be driven by sufficient interests, such as territory? Such as titles? My subordinates and ships are only additional conditions."

"Oh~,"

Hearing Wen Lin pretending to be calm, Vicia snorted softly.

She clenched the long hair in her palm without hesitation, and pulled it in her direction, her voice cold, "Your Excellency, your courage is worthy of praise, but I don't like it,"

Vicia didn't hide her fears. She wondered if she was too tolerant towards Wen Lin, so that she negotiated with her in such an ignorant gesture.

Wen Lin groaned and did not resist, she obediently rested her head on Vicia's lap.

At that moment, the aura poured out by the queen made Wen Lin feel a strong sense of crisis.

A sense of crisis that threatens one's life as long as one resists.

Wen Lin has no doubt that the trick she deliberately tried is a self-directed and self-acted joke in Vicia's eyes.

Facing Vicia's unwillingness to buy it, Wen Lin pursed her lips and continued after a brief silence, "Your Majesty, you can believe that I have the most sincere sincerity in cooperation,"

Seeing Wen Lin's low-pitched posture, Visia's hands became even stronger. She turned a blind eye to Wen Lin's pained expression.

Any attempt to gain respite in exchange for false obedience needs to be minced immediately.

"Sincerity? A pirate who understands governance is indeed very attractive, but the value you have shown so far is far from enough to shake me,"

Vicia's cool fingertips landed on the red and swollen welts running through Wen Lin's collarbone, and slowly descended until she completely choked Wen Lin's fair and long neck.

She leaned over and sighed in Wen Lin's ear, her voice soft and unbelievable, "Your Excellency, you'd better pray that you can continue to surprise me in the future, if I am satisfied, I will consider accepting your proposal, otherwise, your end will be It won't be wonderful,"

After speaking, Vicia let go of her hand, leaned back slightly, and returned to her high-spirited look.

Wen Lin's heart was shocked, her palms were faintly cold, facing the always strong Vicia, her thoughts were rarely chaotic.

But soon, Wen Lin's eyes regained clarity, she looked up at Vicia, and said decisively, "Your Majesty, as you wish,"

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

After three beeps, the messenger Mrs. Yaz walked in, expressionless and without squinting, "Your Majesty, Ambassador Sistine has arrived at the beast garden,"

Wen Yan played with the wine glass on the table, and her eyes fell on Wen Lin's seemingly unwavering face, revealing a playful smile.

"Your Majesty, the carriage is waiting outside the palace." At the same time Vicia got up, Mrs. Yaz hurried forward and took her arm.

When leaving this room, Mrs. Yaz suddenly turned her head and said to the neglected Wen Lin, "Miss, please follow,"

In the always cold eyes, there is a faint light that is difficult to detect, but it is a pity and looking forward to it.

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The author has something to say:

You can search for this medieval method of treatment. Forgot to read an article. A king in Europe was first bled, then his head was burnt, and he was treated with goat **, etc., and finally went to see God. …

Wen Lin: It's outrageous!