allonlinenovel Chapter 177 Magic and Potion 2
Chapter 177 Magic and Potion 2
In the morning, the manor's old butler, Charles, an old servant loyal to the family, came to Marcus' door.
My Lord has a party to attend today, but even now, when it’s time for breakfast, he hasn’t left his room.
"Bang bang..."
Charles was a little uneasy, but thinking of the adults' rage after being late, he chose to wake him up first.
The room was quiet, without a sound at all.
Charles knocked on the door again, but there was still no response. He felt a little nervous and gently pressed the doorknob.
The door opened.
Marcus lay quietly on the bed, seemingly sleeping very soundly, even the quilt was flat and smooth without a wrinkle.
Charles tiptoed to Marcus' bedside, making sure not to disturb the adult's peace.
After he stood still, he bent down slightly and said softly in a gentle and respectful tone:
"Good morning, sir. It is seven in the morning and you should get up. The weather today is very pleasant and the sun shines through the curtains, bringing a warm start to your day."
Charles paused, waiting for Marcus's reaction, but Marcus still lay quietly on the bed, without any movement.
Charles continued, "If you need it, I have prepared breakfast for you, and the first item on the agenda today is a meeting at nine o'clock. Please get up as soon as possible to avoid delaying important matters."
He waited a moment again, but Marcus still showed no sign of waking up.
Charles realized that a more direct approach might be needed to awaken the adults, so he gently shook Marcus's shoulder while keeping his voice even and respectful.
“Sir, I must remind you that time waits for no one. Please open your eyes and start your new day.”
However, Marcus still did not respond. Charles began to feel a little uneasy; Marcus was not normally this difficult to wake. He decided to take more urgent measures, but still remain respectful and cautious.
"Sir, I must ask you to wake up immediately. If you feel any discomfort, please let me know and I will summon a doctor immediately."
There was a hint of worry in Charles' tone, but he remained professional and calm.
As a butler, he must be ready to deal with any unexpected situation and ensure the well-being and comfort of his masters.
At this moment, Charles finally realized that Marcus's sleep was unusual. He quickly left the bedroom and nervously called the family doctor with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice.
"Dr. Edward, could you please come soon? Mr. Marcus seems to be a little bit off."
Edward arrived soon and Charles greeted him at the door, and the two of them almost trotted into the bedroom.
Edward opened his medical kit and began to examine Marcus carefully.
"Charles," the doctor said with a frown after the examination, "we have to send him to the clinic. There's nothing we can find here."
Charles sprang into action, arranging vehicles and making sure everything was ready.
After Marcus was safely taken to the clinic, Charles got busy. He notified the guests who had been partying with Marcus one by one, explained the situation to them and apologized.
"Everything will be fine, Mr. Marcus." Charles muttered to himself. Although he was nervous, he remained calm. After all, he was the housekeeper of this family and had to make sure everything was in order.
Charles also informed Nan Xi. In his heart, this mistress was not even as good as a dog in the manor. But now that Marcus has become like this, someone in the manor must stand up. Only then did he realize that except Nan Xi, there was no other master in the manor.
Marcus' parents were long gone, and Marcus had no brothers or children. He only had a wife.
Nan Xi rushed to the clinic. She went back to her room after breakfast in the morning and did not participate in the scene where Charles called Marcus affectionately.
"Oh my God, what happened to the Earl?"
Nan Xi wiped away her nonexistent tears, "Charles, why did the Earl suddenly fall asleep and not wake up?"
Charles wanted to ask Nan Xi, but she beat him to it.
"Ma'am, I don't know. I went to wake up the master in the morning and he was like this."
Nan Xi nodded and turned to Edward, "Doctor Edward, please save the Earl. If anything happens to him, I will not live anymore..."
Edward immediately felt the pressure, "Madam, please rest assured. I will do my best."
Charles frowned. There seemed to be something different about this lady. She always kept her head down and didn't speak before, looking weak and submissive. Why did she look so lively now?
Although Charles was a little confused, he still comforted her respectfully.
"Ma'am, please relax. The manor still needs you."
Charles thought very clearly that Marcus couldn't wake up now. If his wife couldn't control the manor, there might be people with bad intentions coming to seize the manor, and then they, the servants, would be in trouble.
Nan Xi nodded calmly, "Then I'll go back first. Report to me when you have any news."
After saying that, Nan Xi walked outside. Her graceful figure looked even more noble and elegant.
There was a flash of surprise in the butler's eyes, but he quickly lowered his head to show his obedience: "Yes, ma'am."
Charles watched Nan Xi walk away. He had seen too many changes and power struggles in this family. Only by adapting to the situation could he maintain his position.
Nan Xi walked across the cobblestone path of the manor. She glanced around and found that the order in the manor was as peaceful as ever.
The servants were all very aware of Count Marcus's strictness, and they worked diligently at their posts, not daring to slack off even for a moment.
This order is based on fear, and Marcus's strictness is actually cruelty and control. Although this management style can maintain superficial order, it cannot win people's hearts.
Nan Xi walked past a row of bungalows where the servants lived.
When the two cooks saw Nan Xi staring at them, they hurried over to greet her.
"My lady, how are you? Is there anything I can do for you?"
Nan Xi thought for a moment and said, "The weather is too hot. You can cook some mung bean soup and share it with everyone."
The cooks looked at each other, not knowing whether this was what Lord Marcus meant, and they did not dare to answer.
Nan Xi saw through their concerns at a glance, "Hey... I wonder when the Earl will wake up."
The two cooks immediately replied, "Yes, ma'am, we'll go now."
Only after Nan Xi left did the cooks dare to discuss in a low voice.
"Didn't they say that this lady is not favored by the Lord? In the past month, I have heard it every night..."
"Hush! Who knows what will happen in the future? We just need to do our job honestly."
"Uh-huh……"
The two gradually walked away...
Nan Xi curled the corners of her mouth. She wanted to change the rules and establish a new order, an order based on respect and trust.
The order of this world is the capitalist system of Western countries, and most of the property is controlled by a few tycoons. However, in the small society of the manor, the situation is different.
The servants here are not bound slaves, but workers who gain freedom through employment relationships.
Nan Xi now needs to gather these people together to consolidate her position and power, and she also needs to learn the magic of this world as soon as possible. Only when she becomes strong can she go further.