Whispering Poems

Whispering Poems Chapter 315

2021-09-07

Chapter 314 Prince's Diary
Miss Prince is quite swift and decisive in her work. There is nothing shy about talking about the gold pound. Shade sits in the single-woman Warlock's apartment and thinks about it, and thinks there's no need to save on this expense:
"How about a £5 base salary?"

He stretches out five fingers and shakes it:

"I'll give you 3 pounds before departure, and 2 pounds at the end of the evening, depending on the situation, you can increase the wages. As for my purpose, I just want to go around Lengshuigang City and get to know a few people I can trust. Yes, the black market for special items."

Although 5 pounds may seem like a lot, if the other party can really introduce Shade to places like the Black Raven Library or Old John's Pawnshop, then this is a great deal. Pen broker fees can only be considered low.

The blonde girl dark green's eyes looked towards Shade, her fingers tapped on the armrest of the chair, and she shook her head gracefully:

"The price is 10 pounds, 3 pounds first, 7 pounds in the evening. If you are not satisfied, we can discuss the final payment in the evening. I have taken you to my usual residence in this city, and you don't have to doubt me."

This price Acceptable, Shade has planned to use the cold water port where thousands of ships meet as a common trading location:

"No problem."

Miss Princes mouth showing a smile, but Just for a moment.

Afterwards, Miss Prince took out from the bathroom a very expensive looking silver-gray metal box with handles. The box was rectangular and covered with patterns of foliage and flowers. The pattern appears golden, as if plated with gold. But according to Miss Prince's income level, Shade probably thinks too much.

Slowly pull the handle to open the case. As the lid of the box rose, the layers of shelves slowly unfolded inside, allowing Shade to see the layered cosmetics in the box.

Metal screws connect different layers of metal plates, brass-colored nuts, springs and bearings to ensure that the shelves inside the box can be unfolded smoothly. Although this cosmetic case does not use any high-end steam technology, the exquisite mechanical craftsmanship of the brilliant of this era can be seen in this case.

"Sit and don't move, I'll give you a simple make-up."

The young lady has begun to take bottles and jars from the vanity case. And she didn't seem to mind the face-to-face gaze of a strange man during the makeup process. This is not to say that Miss Prince is a very casual girl. Shade feels that she has a very high opinion of her, and she is very familiar with his face features when she helps with makeup.

She finished dressing Shade in only ten minutes, and Shade could still recognize herself when she looked in the mirror in the bathroom. But if you are unfamiliar with him, this subtle adjustment of the appearance through simple makeup techniques makes it difficult for people to paint John Watson and Shade Hamilton as High Level.

"The makeup skills of the ladies are really good."

He touched his face in the mirror:

"Why does it feel like she trusts me so much. Does this lady have no so-called vigilance? Or does she want to gain my trust in this way?"

[Why not because of other possibilities? ]

The murmur sounded in my ears, and the tone was full of laughter.

"Like?"

[She sees your face. ]

"This is the first time you've joked with me, right?"

The chuckle meant she wanted to end the conversation, although she never said hello beforehand, But except for the day when Shade first came to this world, every time she spoke at the most suitable opportunity, she didn't speak abruptly at all.

"I'm getting used to her."

After that, Shade was kicked out of the bathroom by Miss Prince, and the blonde warlock had to look in the mirror to apply makeup. .

She asked Shade to wait for about half an hour. Shade has no habit of flipping other people's items, so she sat on the sofa obediently and honestly at High Level.

Still thinking about Miss Prince, she turned her eyes to the coffee table to pour herself some tea. There are many things scattered on the coffee table, and one of the open notebooks is next to the teapot. When he entered the door just now, although the coffee table was messy, there was no such thing yet. I think it was Miss Prince looking at it when he entered the bathroom just now.

Shade didn't mean to look, but the notebook and teapot were so close.

[The 23rd of the Sleeping Month, 1852]

This is the first line of words written on the right side of the notebook, which is the date in December last year, that is to say, Shade sees It was Miss Prince's diary last December.

Since the date has been seen, if there is no problem with the eyes, the following line is naturally seen by Shade.

【Who are you? ]

"en? Of course I'm Shade."

he thought to himself, then realized that the sentences in the diary weren't for him. This line of letters occupies three lines in the horizontal line book, and is specially bolded with blue and black ink, as if the writer is expressing his inner strong emotions.

"Miss Prince was out of control last December? What does that mean?"

Shade looked up in confusion, looking towards the direction of the bathroom. The bathroom in this apartment is so cramped that it's not even large enough for three people to stand at the same time. You can see the silhouette of the beautiful blonde girl who is concentrating on applying makeup in front of the mirror.

"I don't want to spy on other people's privacy."

Although she thought so, Shade cautiously turned the page because she was worried that Miss Prince would get out of control. Instead of turning to the second page, he turned back five pages.

It is still a piece of paper that only writes one day's content, and the time has come to the end of December last year, and it is written in beautiful cursive letters:

[Don't! Don't ask my maid strange questions! ]

Shade pursed his lips, worrying even more about Miss Prince's mental state. This self-talking diary writing style made him think of a lot of terrifying things.

Returning the diary to normal, Shade did not continue to look at it. For Miss Prince, it took half an hour to make up herself, and the facial features did not change much, but it would be difficult for unfamiliar people to associate the two appearances.

"Then we had a great time working together!"

Before leaving the apartment, the young girl paid no attention to the open diary, and Shade held out her hand again. Miss Princes reached out and shook Shade's hand, but after shaking slightly, she realized that he didn't let go.

Looking towards Shade in surprise, Shade seemed to be stunned before letting go after a few seconds:

"Oh, sorry, I just thought of something else."

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[No problem, she didn't lose control. ]

This is Shade's answer at the risk of being considered a hooligan.

Miss Prince was not angry either, but reminded:
"You can't do this to a strange lady in the future. I am a person with a good temper, but if I encounter a bad temper, You will be in trouble.”

Then raised his right hand to hold the naturally sagging left arm, sorry to ask:
“Mr Watson, do you think I will now How is it that you look ugly?"

She is really a girl with a very good character.

Without much stopping in the city, they took the carriage back to the quayside. During her free time on the road, Miss Prince and Shade talked about politics.

This is also the best pastime topic when you are bored. Seeing Shade looking out at the street scene, the young girl asked:
"Mr. Watson, what do you think of the city of Coldwater Harbor? "

"Although shipping has made a lot of money for the city, the current development method cannot be said to be very sound."

Shade said, his eyes looked towards the child running outside , the barefooted children are chasing a hoop:
"This city seems prosperous, but only relying on this method of seaborne trade as the main means of profit is still too single. The current prosperity is built on the new continent. Under the premise of development, I know that the development of the new continent may last for hundreds of years, but the status of Coldwater Harbor is not irreplaceable. It grabbed the dividends of the times, but borrowed the status of the old times. If the city's manager, Without realizing this, it is really hard to say how long the city can flourish under this chaotic prosperity.”

Lengshuigang City Hall’s management of the dock area is actually very negligent, smuggling, smuggling , Dangerous item trading, can be seen everywhere in the dock area. The chaotic population flow and the disturbance of the order by nobles and wealthy businessmen have made the port management of Coldwater Harbor extremely chaotic. This is of course a good thing for ambitious aspiring to go overseas, but it is not a good thing for the development of the city.

"Oh? This idea is quite new, so what do you think Coldwater Harbor should do?"

Miss Prince asked again.

Shade shook his head:
"I'm just an ordinary person, and I don't have any opinions. Probably relying on the convenient transportation conditions, I will develop some other industries, and make the transportation industry, fishery and finance cough cough. I mean banking integration, maybe Delarion National Bank, which can take advantage of the seasonality of fish and merchandise trade, I have no idea."

He realizes he's talking a bit too much, sorry laughed. Miss Princes laughed too, her toothless and serene smile was very impressive:

"Mr. Watson, have you studied city management before?"

"Of course not."

"But you're brilliant."

Miss Prince's voice was low.

After a short trip, the two got off the bus on the stone-paved unfinished street next to the pier. The lady who seemed to be familiar with this place took Shade into the "Seven Broom Tavern" with a freshly dripping pig's head hanging on the sign.

Instructing Shade to stop talking, Miss Prince, wrapped in her relatively unisex black coat, walked ahead, through the noisy pub where sailors and idlers were playing, to the bar. He tapped the table with his fingers and tossed out a crimson coin that Shade had never seen before:
"I brought new friends."

The bartender picked up the coin that was spinning on the table, Glancing at the gaslight, he pushed the coin back to the woman who spoke:
"Admission, you're 1 shilling. He's a stranger, 5 shillings."

Prince Miss Si shook her head at Shade who was behind her. Shade consciously took out her wallet from her pocket, took out a note and put it on the table.

(end of this chapter)