Great Nobleman.

Chapter 2024 Of course that's not what I think! You're being too extreme!
Exchanging knowledge in the Guardian's Library didn't take too long.

After completing the exchange and recording of knowledge, handling some government affairs, and reviewing the trade situation in Morningflower Port and nearby cities over the past three days since the arrival of the Eternal Night Forest fleet,...

Only a little over half of the morning has passed.

After Chris said goodbye to him and went to her office...

While reading about knowledge in the simulated world, Brand also strolled around the castle.

Not long after, when Brand had spent some time boating on Crescent Lake and was about to head to the Warcraft Park to check on the daily lives of his Warcraft cubs...

Catherine walked over and said:

"Young Master, Serena and Sharona have come looking for us again."

Upon hearing this, Brand couldn't help but purse his lips and say:
"Those two are having a good time, while Madeline and Salan are quite busy right now."

Catherine smiled and said:

"After all, they don't have any businesses in the port, do they?"
"Young master, could you perhaps help them find something to do?"

Brand shook his head and said:

"A high-ranking member of the [Crimson Ring], and a renowned [Quiet Dancer] from across the continent."

Neither of them seems particularly interested in making money.

After saying this, Brand pulled Catherine to his side and asked:
"Where are Celine and Heidi? Your presence alone isn't enough to intimidate them."

Catherine shook her head and said:

"This morning, Sister Celine took the Morning Dew Rose to sea to adapt to the forces, and Heidi went with her."

"Young Master, why don't you call over Hessaree, Rowling, and Celine?"

After a moment's thought, Brand nodded and said:
"Let's do it this way. Come over when you're free, otherwise forget it."

Catherine smiled and said:

"Since it was the young master who invited them, they must be available, or at least they should be."

Or perhaps we could try inviting Madeline, Salan, and Louise as well?

I think they probably have free time too.

Upon hearing this, Brand shook his head and said:
"Let's forget about it. I feel like inviting everyone would just make things more complicated."

Seeing Brand say this, Catherine didn't try to persuade him further and directly sent invitations to Hissali and the others.

Before long, Serena, who had also dressed up carefully today, arrived at the shore of Crescent Lake, keeping a distance that was neither too close nor too far from Sharona, and exuding a faint air of tension.

Rowling, Celine, and Cassavetes also arrived one after another.

Faced with this situation, Serena and Sharona, who had originally planned to develop a relationship with Brandra today, also abandoned the radical part of their plan.

As for these two who tried to 'cut in line,' Rowling, Cassari, and Celine all held them in a detached and scrutinizing manner.

Brand was able to watch the show with Catherine by his side, occasionally intervening as a mediator.

And after some time had passed, noon arrived.

Brand's other wives, Sonia, Chris, and Ivy who were off work, and Celine and Heidi, who had returned, all gathered together.

Besides, Louise, Madeline, Sharan, many library members, and even Cecilia, the Twilight Frost Dragon Queen, who had been busy at the port all morning, rushed over upon hearing the news!
—I wonder who secretly passed the message!

However, with so many ladies gathered together for lunch, the atmosphere suddenly became very pleasant and harmonious.

There were six legitimate wives present to suppress the unrest.

Even the boldest of them all, Serena, had to maintain her composure.

In this situation, after lunch, people would leave and join from time to time.

Brand remained in a good mood throughout the afternoon and even after the dinner.

As night fell, Brand and his six wives enjoyed the breeze on the terrace.

The ladies exchanged glances.

Finally, Celine stepped forward and whispered in Brand's ear:
"Brand, I think everyone we ate with today was pretty good."

Why don't you... pick a few?

Upon hearing this, Brand frowned slightly.

Celine quickly changed the subject:
"I was just offering a suggestion casually, you don't need to take it too seriously."

I just think they'll definitely continue to entangle themselves in this situation.

So I think you should actually make plans sooner rather than later.

As soon as she finished speaking, Heidi Lin casually chimed in, "Well, Celine is right. Anyway, none of us object. You can actually be a little bolder."

As she said this, Hedy Lin glanced at the remaining four people who remained silent.

As for Catherine, forget about her; she only listens to the young master and has very little of her own opinion.

But the rest...

On Ivy's side, although she also saw the exchange of glances between Heidi and Celine.

However, after glancing at Chris beside him, who was silently munching on berries, he realized that...

She responded to the two of them with an arrogant sneer.

After glancing at Ivy's expression, still confused, he looked at Sonia at the very end.

Sonia leaned against Brand and said softly:
"I know you must have your own ideas, so I won't try to persuade you this time."

Tomorrow morning I still need to discuss the teleportation point connection with the visiting delegation from the Eternal Night Forest.

When you punish them tonight, try not to accidentally hurt anyone.

Upon hearing this, both Celine and Heidi gave her a look of shock and anger.

This is betrayal! Utter betrayal!

Sonia responded with an apologetic expression.

There's no way around it; in the North Holland family, the patriarch is the most powerful!
Immediately afterward, without waiting for Heidi and Celine to anxiously devise a solution.

Brand waved his hand and said softly:

"Alright, why are we family members targeting each other?"

Hearing this, Celine, in a fit of desperation, said:

"Then what do you suggest we do? I think they're determined to get what they want."

Why don't we just kick them all out? That would solve everything."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Heidi Lin chimed in, "..."
"I don't think you're that heartless. With our support, isn't the outcome obvious?"

Brand shook his head and said:

That's true, but it hasn't come to that point yet.

And I dare not rush this process, what do you think, Chris?

Seeing that everyone's attention was on her, Chris first sighed, then responded:

"What the lord said is actually not wrong."

After years of great battles, it's clear that various factions and groups across the continent have their own agendas.

Right now, Cecia is the first, Serena is the second, and Sharona is clearly the third.

In this situation, the fourth and fifth could arrive at any time.

Therefore, from a strategic perspective, postponing this matter and remaining silent is the best option.

Moreover, there are far too many ladies who admire the lord.

If you marry this batch, sooner or later there will be another batch waiting.

The faster you marry, the faster and more ferocious the next batch may come.

Moreover, not all of these people are necessarily those whom the lord likes or those who are beneficial to our family.

From this perspective, only when there are always people in line will the matter remain orderly and under the lord's control.

To put it more bluntly...

"My lord, you shouldn't scatter too much fish food, otherwise the fish in the pond will think anyone can come and have a bite."

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Brand, was both puzzled and enlightened.

Chris then added, in a very serious tone:
"Of course, this is just my personal opinion, and I have specifically excluded the emotional factors."

The lord's thoughts would likely be much gentler.

Upon hearing this, Brand, who hadn't quite processed Chris's earlier words, quickly responded:

"Of course that's not what I think! You're being too extreme!"

Seeing Brand's unusually intense reaction, as if his tail had been stepped on, Celine and the others couldn't help but ponder.

—Even if that's not what I think, it's probably not that far off, right?

(End of this chapter)