[Pride and Prejudice] Rich Lady

Elizabeth was extremely shocked when she met the famous Countess Anne for the first time.

When people see the Countess for the first time, they are always attracted by her vigorous spirit and majestic momentum, and her appearance like Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, seems to be hidden behind the brilliance.

Even if the Duchess is not dressed in fancy clothes, she is like an ordinary lady in London: she is dressed in Schmidtsdales, and even the skirts are not as exaggerated as the ladies of the ladies, so long that they need to be carried by hand to walk; Spencer, the cut of this short coat is exceptionally clean, with long sleeves like a man's shirt with cuff sleeves.But the classic and simple long dress did not soften the hot and powerful aura on the countess like a red rose.

"Ladies, the world is changing drastically, but you are still hesitant and sleepy."

"I don't know how wide the world is, it seems that the only goal of life is to successfully marry a decent and wealthy gentleman! But ladies, when you stand on the land of Tao Lisi, whether you like it or not, you must admit: people's default The two factors that determine the scope of women’s choice of husbands, wealth and status, you must choose one or the other. So you choose Tao Lisi, and the college also chooses you, just because you have the desire to change and move forward!"

"For 30 years, the Jenny loom has almost changed people's clothing. Ten years ago, the Times predicted that Mr. Watt would bring a new England. As predicted, the age of steam came, and the whole of Britain was shaken. Workers in fat clothes dropped their agricultural tools and gathered in the factories of merchants. A few years ago, the French king who led the fashion of the whole of Europe was executed by a guillotine designed by himself. Since then, Paris, the exquisite capital loved by ladies and ladies , the gunfire and the revolution never cease, and among the ladies here, perhaps one's father and brother have gained from this war the opportunity to amass a family estate. And not so long ago, the European monarchs headed by our great king once again Organize an allied army, hoping to use the strength of the soldiers to control the situation, so as not to spread the flames of war across the strait. Dramatic changes are taking place, and everyone is affected, but most of the ladies don't realize it, and they don't understand what it means."

The countess sighed, not intending to speak too clearly, and turned to clarify her attitude.

Elizabeth sat on the sofa, constantly shocked in her heart: the Countess is really a strange person with extraordinary vision and heart.What she said just now clearly said: the gears of the times are constantly advancing, which contains countless opportunities, which is vitality, but it also means decline.

Most of the land in Britain is in the hands of the old-school aristocrats. With the establishment of new production relations, the depravity of the land's preciousness continues to increase, and the profits of factories have attracted worldwide attention.When most of the wealth of the entire society is gradually transferred from the hands of the nobles to the hands of the wealthy merchants, the rise and fall will also change accordingly, and the accumulation of wealth represents the emergence of a new class.Even today, merchants are still despised by the upper class.But the British pound and gold guinea opened the way, and even the king couldn't ignore it: Jinshan is at the foot, so will the status, land and power be far behind?

While Elizabeth was thinking wildly, she heard the countess say:

"As long as you are willing to work hard, Tao Lisi and I are willing to build a bridge so that you can become ladies favored by people in the social world." Countess Anne raised the corner of her mouth, without concealing her disdain: "Like all finely crafted gorgeous porcelain, beautiful, noble, and stereotyped .In a gentleman's mansion, as a flimsy ornament to set off a mansion, until time wears off the beautiful glaze and retires. No one will respect a decoration, even if it is expensive, have you not heard Have you heard about the gentlemen of London?"

"One gentleman said that he would give fifty guineas to a painter to paint his horse, but only ten guineas to paint his wife. Another gentleman, hearing this, retorted: 'No, I would not! I would Better pay sixty guineas to paint my horse than waste a penny on that woman.'”

"Ladies, this is not just a joke, it's also reality!" Countess Anne said without hesitation, "So, whenever someone compliments you, 'You are as beautiful as Aphrodite', I always don't give gentlemen face : Compared with Aphrodite, I hope people will praise me with Artemis."

In the living room, the girls sitting upright laughed lowly, and Laura's eyes sparkled: "Artemis, the goddess of hunting, is free and independent, powerful and kind!"

Laura caught her words quickly and precisely, earning an appreciative glance from the Countess.

Laura was so excited that the hand holding Elizabeth was shaking.Elizabeth had to pat her gently so that she could calm down and be quiet as soon as possible.

The countess' voice was slightly hoarse, with a unique charm.It is conceivable that when the owner of this voice looks at you with her deep blue eyes and murmurs love words, it is a kind of beauty: it must be like the singing of a siren, and one cannot help but be fascinated.

Countess Anne didn't mind the girls being slightly presumptuous. Amid the girls' laughter, she said unhurriedly as before:

"Ladies, I hope you have your own self. Even if one day it is placed on the bedside of gentlemen, you will never forget who you are. Remember the mood when you entered Taurus College, keep moving forward, even if others do not appreciate or respect you, you I am also willing to entertain myself and treat myself well.”

"This is what Taurus College and I want you to learn most, and it is stronger than all other specific courses." Countess Anne smiled, and she said, "I never deny that only students who have self and soul can give the college a better future." Bring me the greatest help!"

"Think about it, when your future husbands talk about politics, investments, and oil paintings and sculptures, would you rather be animal heads hanging above the fireplace, or would you like to participate as hostesses, when you have something to say, Even the gentlemen will be willing to listen to your advice. When you become a real 'hostess' instead of a 'housekeeper and maid' in gorgeous dresses, Taurice College will be proud of you and would like to always Keep the friendship. It will make us both better."

When all the girls were feeling overwhelmed by her words, Countess Anne suddenly changed her mind.

The baroness gave serious advice: "There is a saying in the East that all rivers and rivers are inclusive. Tauris College is willing to accommodate you and let your wishes become a benchmark for ladies or an ideal marriage partner for gentlemen. Perhaps there are also knowledgeable and talented people who are most respected Welcome guests, but not coquettish social butterflies! If someone uses the knowledge learned in the academy as a tool for showing off, and uses the taste acquired by the academy as a means of wandering, it will be a shame Greatest disgrace to the College! Please remember that a woman who indulges in the admiration of jewelry pounds and the pursuit of men will never end well, and Taurice College rejects such students! If any girl here unfortunately goes astray, Taurice College and I, Anne Stocker will solemnly inform the outside world: between dealing with this lady, and friendship with the academy and the Stocker family, you can only choose one of them!"

After the Countess left, Mrs. Poulang ordered the maids to serve freshly brewed tea to the ladies, and comforted the doubting new students with a smile: "Okay, dear ladies, we all believe in your character and Ethics, you will never become a courtesan. But the social world is far more complicated than you think, there are noble gentlemen, and there are despicable villains. You can only have the virtue of modesty and prudence at all times, miss our future will be smooth.”

"I think you all know that this year is the only time you won't be able to spend Christmas with your family. Please don't be discouraged, ladies. Taurice College will soon become another home for you. New family members and partners will accompany you through this important day. The college started preparations as early as a month ago, and will present a satisfying Christmas dinner for the ladies. The college will follow the tradition, and will lead the girls to the church in the city to participate in the Jesus Light Ceremony, celebrating our noble Lord who illuminates the world .”

It is obvious that Mrs. Pulan is also a master at adjusting the atmosphere.After she finished speaking, she gracefully bowed and left the living room, leaving enough space for the ladies to discuss and cheer.

Daisy, Lily, Lola and Elizabeth, the four are used to discussing, laughing and sharing knowledge together.After being happy for a while, Daisy flattened her mouth and said, "In the end, it's just those few things. Even if you change from home to college, where can you get fresh?"

Lily also said: "I heard that Germany has some interesting customs. Unlike ours, there is nothing but church ceremonies and sumptuous dinners. It will inevitably make people feel dry." Even a dinner in the name of Christmas does not make the food more attractive.There is only joy in being able to travel away from the academy.

Laura shrugged, showing that there was nothing she could do about the girls' sudden depression.

Elizabeth raised an eyebrow to divert the girls' attention: "Am I the only one wondering why the Countess suddenly said something about 'the courtesan'? This has nothing to do with us, and it's far away from the lives of the ladies, um, At least as long as we're not married."

As it turns out, there's nothing like tidbits to get a girl's emotions going.

Not only did Daisy and Lily become energetic in an instant, but even the girls who were nearby also participated in it with great interest.

"I bet there must be a reason!"

"Actually, if I didn't know the character of Lady Anne, I would take those words as an offense. Which well-educated lady would be willing to fall...to that?"

"That's right! The Countess suddenly said those words, something must have happened that we don't know about."