Chapter 334

When marrying an ordinary person, most of the officiant is a wedding host.

The officiant of the nobles is the most important role in the true sense, the person who can determine whether the marriage is established or not.

For Annie, that person was 100 percent Philip.

For Li Changheng, John Gosford means that if he disagrees, he may cause trouble at the wedding.

Once someone protests in front of the pastor and guests at a Western-style wedding held in a church, it will definitely hit Li Changheng and Philip in the face.

Therefore, Li Changheng was cursing in his heart at this time, the old man has no eyesight and self-knowledge.

No wonder Philip would not give face to his wife, Queen Mary, in front of his children and son-in-law-to-be.

He didn't say that he didn't like it directly, and even scolded him a little bit harshly.

Li Changheng shook hands with Earl Gosford, then let go of his hand, nodded, shook hands, and said hello to Sylvia.

This kind of Sylvia, who was not able to have a face-to-face ceremony with Li Changheng, seemed to be more polite.

I also blamed John Gosford in my heart.

Seven years ago, at the age of 23, she would marry John Gosford, then 55, for money and the title of countess.

But as Gosford got older, the disadvantages of old couples and young wives were soon exposed in front of the couple, and even their relatives and friends.

Up to now, Sylvia will smile except when she reaches out to Gosford for money, and the two of them basically live their own lives at other times, and even slept in separate rooms three years ago.

Of course, nobles already have the tradition of husband and wife sleeping in separate rooms.

Just like Philip and Mary, they have been bound by the rules of the royal family since their newlyweds. Except for whoever invited them, the couple have always slept in separate rooms.

But now Philip is only doing it according to his habits, and he doesn't even care about it anymore, otherwise Anne would go to Long Island, New York and return to London.

It is impossible to live in the villa under the name of Li Changheng at No. 4 Huayuan Avenue.

Sylvia, who was only 30 years old, took the initiative to sleep in a separate room with John Gosford, either because she caught Gosford betraying her, or she really hated or even hated her husband.

Or maybe both.

In this case, in Sylvia's eyes, her husband is just a checkbook and a tool to maintain the Countess.

If it weren't for the new noble law in 1965, it was clarified that the title could be inherited by the daughter.

The relationship between the two may be even worse.

Because if there is no new succession law, once Gosford dies, he has no son, and his daughter will not be able to inherit the title.

Equal to everything in the family, the plenum will be inherited by Sylvia.

Then although the earl's title will be taken back by the royal family, the title of countess will accompany Sylvia's life.

It wasn't until her death that the countess treatment she enjoyed was truly gone.

According to the English noble law, the countess enjoys the same rights and treatment as the earl.

But now the new aristocratic law clarifies the inheritance rights of Gosford's daughter, Isabel.

Sylvia, who had no hope, was probably thinking about using the name of the Gosford family to make money.

So Sylvia would of course be extremely dissatisfied with the fact that John Gosford offended the benefactor as soon as they met.

But talking to Li Changheng more in front of Gosford and Andrew seemed too casual, even suspected of collusion.

He could only smile and stretch out his hand, "I'll take you to the banquet hall, Lord Mountbatten is already waiting for you."

Gosford, who still had to greet other guests, looked at Li Changheng and Andrew who walked into the main building with a serious expression.

Then he thought of something, shook his head with a silent sigh, and looked at an approaching car in the distance with a friendly smile again.

And Li Changheng looked back at Gosford's back as if he had a premonition when Gosford looked back at the outside of the manor.

Seeing that the old man didn't stare at him, he frowned and wondered if he was too sensitive.

But when I thought of myself several times, I avoided danger because of my indescribable and definite perception ability.

Or let his subordinates avoid dangerous things, and Li Changheng had to keep the cold feeling just now in his heart.

The dead old man of NM.

If someone with bad intentions dared to make up his own mind, maybe it won't be long before the new Earl of Gosford will be a Countess in her 20s.

"Henry, what's the matter?"

Andrew, who was talking to Sylvia, felt that Li Changheng hadn't followed, and looked back at Li Changheng suspiciously.

Li Changheng smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just want to see if the decoration and furnishings of Gosford Manor can be used for reference in the decoration of the newly purchased Howard Manor."

Sylvia immediately took the opportunity to ask, "Henry, I heard that you spent 8 million pounds to buy Castle Howard?

And, rumor has it that Anne and you are really planning to overhaul Castle Howard? "

"Almost," Li Changheng smiled.

Howard Endor himself really paid for it, but the real price was £4 million.

For the remaining 4 million pounds, I don't know how Philip negotiated with the Howard family.

Anyway, the transaction price was 8 million, but the actual cash paid was only 4 million.

Moreover, the castle at this time was not listed as a cultural heritage by England because of the fire that year and the Howard family's lack of funds to restore it.

Therefore, as long as it is restored according to the original appearance, Li Changheng can decorate it however he wants.

The property tax is 1.2%, and the annual payment is less than 100,000 pounds.

However, if the maintenance fee of 100,000 pounds and the servant fee of tens of thousands of pounds are added, it will immediately increase to about 250,000 pounds, which is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary nobles.

This has also caused the land owned by Castle Howard to plummet from 17,000 acres when there was no fire more than two decades ago to the current 4,200 acres.

It means that the Howard family has been able to maintain it until now by selling land and reducing the output on the land these years.

Li Changheng looked at the smiling Sylvia and replied, "Since we bought the castle, of course we have to renovate it.

Fortunately, there are many experts in this field in the royal family, and the division of labor between Anne and I is very clear.

I was in charge of making money to support the family and she was in charge of household chores and spending money. "

Sylvia flattered enviously, "Henry, you are really the most ideal boyfriend and husband."

Li Changheng smiled casually, "Ms. Sylvia, do you think it is cheaper or more expensive to buy Castle Howard for 8 million pounds?"

"This is definitely the most reasonable and enviable price."

Sylvia smiled and explained, "You have to know, Henry, if it weren't for the price that few nobles could afford, it would not be so easy for you to buy it.

And the title of Castle Howard, which is comparable to Neuschwanstein Castle, is a bit exaggerated, but that manor-style castle was indeed rated as one of the greatest buildings in Europa by most experts.

Just buying this property will make you famous among the nobility and high society all over Europe.

If you don't already have your own heart, there will definitely be many, many aristocratic ladies and young girls from upper-class families who will throw themselves into your arms. "

When Andrew heard the words of throwing himself into his arms, he immediately became dissatisfied.