[Pride and Prejudice] Stupid life in the 18th century

If you like someone, you can't always be passive and withdrawn. Mary doesn't care what everyone does or what the practice is.In short, now that she finds that she likes Mr. Reed, she will definitely work hard.Why is it bad to have pure love?Thinking this way, she acted directly. The first thing she did was to invite Annie to her house as a guest.She had to communicate with Liz in advance, and asked her to help inquire about the other party's family background, so that she could make the next step.

I was thinking wildly, throwing all romance novels to the back of my mind, and I stopped writing in my diary.Start planning how to convince the family, win over Anne, and capture Tom Reed.Think about it, it's such a difficult thing.But she always thought that Reed was a very cultivated gentleman, even if the pursuit failed, he would definitely not damage her reputation with evil intentions.She wants to let go and pursue him, so that no matter what the result is, she will not regret it!

When Mary told Elizabeth and Jane her idea, the two sisters were very surprised.Jane never thought that the stupid Mary would do such a shocking thing!Elizabeth's surprise was that Mary was so trendy, and the book was not in vain!So brave!Even she is content with the status quo, waiting to be pursued.

"Oh! No!" / "Oh!! You really impress me!"

Jane and Elizabeth looked at each other in surprise, and then Jane immediately shook her head. "No, Liz, don't try to convince me, I know you're going to shake my will again!"

"Dear Jane, how brave Mary is! I feel so right! Why not!"

"If this is rumored, Mary's reputation will be lost!"

"No matter how you do it, you won't help if you see Mary falling in love with a certain gentleman?"

"...I really can't refute you on this." Jane frowned as she spoke, was she persuaded again?

"Dear Mary, tell me your plan!" Elizabeth said happily.

Mary is still a little moved in her heart. She is not deep in things and has not been subject to too many secular norms. She has read too many beautiful novels. Who said that she must wait for the prince's hard work like Rapunzel!Ladies should also work hard, just like Romeo and Juliet, since you can give your life for me, why can't I?Feelings are mutual!How can you deliberately let the other party not feel it?

"I have invited his sister Anne to our house."

"Well, when the time comes, I will find out how many people and property they have in their family!" Elizabeth immediately understood Mary's thoughts.

"What about me?" Jane couldn't help asking.

Elizabeth glanced at her with contempt. "You're too honest, you can't use stereotypes, and you'll probably get a lot of words from her! Somebody has to cover up, so you just welcome her naturally. Well, you can chat about any popular topic."

"Liz, are you saying that you have enough mind?" Jane smiled not minding at all.

"Hey, I'm so good!" Elizabeth lamented in her heart that the relationship between herself and Jane was not going well, and she strengthened her determination to win. Some of the sisters must win a good fortune. "We can make plans after knowing the background of their family. According to what you said, he has a legitimate job. I don't think he will be the eldest son. It doesn't matter if he is not the eldest son. Anyway, our family is not short of money now. Don't give up writing. If If you are financially independent, you will definitely be respected!"

"Look at what you said, you, hey, ladies should obey their husbands and take care of the housework." Jane really couldn't mention Elizabeth's own tragic history.

"You don't know this. There are too many women who show off their literature. Those who can make a difference, who is not famous and rich!"

"Liz is right. I didn't know how many excellent female writers there are until the last ball! I heard the Duchess of Newcastle say that there is a female writer who has been in and out of the court, Fanny Burney. And bought a house!"

"In this way, Mary will become the richest of our sisters in the future! After that, you will invite me to your villa every year for vacation!" Elizabeth smiled happily and hugged her sister.

"Hey, I can't write a word now!" Mary said sadly.

"You keep your daily diary for the time being, I always think it will come in handy. We have to find a way to let Dad know the person you like!"

"Liz, you know him!"

"Who?"

"Tom Reed."

"It sounds a bit familiar, who is it?"

"...Forget it, I won't tell you anymore, it seems that you have seen too many young handsome men!" Mary pursed her mouth. "Now he's the editor."

"You don't even know if someone is married or not, and you fall in love with her, it's too reckless!" Jane reprimanded softly.

"I asked Anne about this, and he didn't see any other ladies around him!"

"How many social circles do you have that overlap with his! There is still a chance for me to help you see, if you can see it, we will let Ansair contact him!"

"Liz, you are too bad!"

"Know yourself and the enemy and you can win every battle!"

The three sisters planned, and it was time to receive Anne.Miss Anne was very innocent when she was young and ignorant, and she came out with a few words.He was still having a heated fight with Elizabeth, Jane was amazed by the sidelines, and Mary was satisfied.

The Reeds were a Vicarage family in Nottinghamshire, and their property was not comparable to that of the Bennetts, but their three sons were well educated.Tom Reed is the eldest son, but now the second son Richard is studying in the seminary and will inherit his father's business in the future.There is also a younger brother who is only in public school and is also a clever and intelligent person. The only daughter is Annie, so he is loved.Anne and Tom are currently living in their uncle's house, where their uncle works in the London municipality, and since he has no children, it is likely that Tom will inherit his property.

It sounds like Elizabeth is quite satisfied, and the only thing left is to identify Tom Reed himself.When Westminster came to have dinner, three girls surrounded him. Poor Westminster has never seen such bold girls when he grows up.

"You mean, let me get close to Mary's sweetheart?"

"Nonsense, who else but you!"

"Hey, I said Elizabeth, you should be more polite, isn't it because you are asking me for help?" Westminster sat down proudly.

"What are you pretending to be, what are you doing politely!" Elizabeth stretched out her foot and kicked him.

Westminster stared at Elizabeth's toes all of a sudden.

"Speaking of business, it's up to you. You are in charge of breaking into the other party's circle of friends, and let me get to know his details. Also, if there is any prom, you have to call him or call us. Be sure to let us My social circle is social."

"Elizabeth, it's a pity that you were not born as a man to fight in India. Good luck!"

Elizabeth was impatient with his unprincipled appearance, and her eyes widened. "Do you understand the mission?"

"Yes, sir!" Westminster said, but took Elizabeth's hand and kissed it, and now it was Elizabeth's turn to blush.

Westminster stood up calmly, planning to go to Mr. Bennett's study to talk to him as usual.

Elizabeth twisted her skirt angrily, and glared angrily at the two sisters who were watching the play.

Knowing that Tom Reed is the editor is not easy, Westminster learned that these young people jointly founded the new newspaper, so he provided funds with a wave of his hand and became one of the partners of the newspaper.His arrival was naturally welcomed by members including Tom Reed. For a smart person like the Viscount Westminster, it was very easy for him to make others like him.With his pretty face, generous conversation, elegant manners, as well as strong financial resources (compared with these poor middle-class college students), superb acting skills, it is not easy to come by.

Within half a month, he was invited by Tom Reed to have dinner at home.

"How to say?" Elizabeth was nervous and excited at the same time!

"The food is not as good as yours!"

"! Who said that!" Elizabeth squeezed the back of Westminster's hand hard while Mr. Bennett didn't notice.

The Viscount of Westminster was frightened, his beautiful eyes widened, completely unbelievable, is this still my elegant, beautiful and well-mannered Miss Elizabeth?

"What are you in a daze for, tell me quickly!"

"Ansair! You are so anxious to me, you clearly know what Liz is asking!" Mary said impatiently and hummed.

Jane looked helplessly at the two younger sisters.

"..." Westminster really didn't know whether he should be happy that he was regarded as one of his own by the girls, or be angry at the rudeness of the two ladies.Well, he still can't get angry, guess the ladies are so lively in private!Fortunately, he had given up on pursuing Elizabeth, but why did he think it was a pity?

"Tom's uncle is an administrator next to the mayor and has not married a wife. Although his mansion in London is not very luxurious, the location is still very good, not far from the Chinese restaurant. He is very funny and can be regarded as a kind elder, although He is not very old, probably less than 40 years old. Newspapers are basically published in every town in England."

"Who asked you this!" Mary was about to shout anxiously.

"Oh! He hasn't pursued that lady yet. He is really keen on the newspaper career. Miss Mary, you can rest assured."

"It seems that you are still very useful! Keep up the good work!" Elizabeth smiled with satisfaction. "The next thing, of course, is to let the two of them meet at the dance. Don't those nerds of theirs go to the dance?"

"Book fairs are very frequent. I haven't seen any of them have that leisurely mind these days."

"Well, the dance at Wood's house in two weeks should be pretty good. There won't be too many dignitaries. You can find a way to ask them to go together. Anyway, we know Miss Wood best, let alone Mary."

"Then when I want to call friends, I can't just call the Reed brothers and sisters!"

"It doesn't matter if you are all called, I don't think it's a big deal! The main thing is that Tom Reed has to show up!"

"Miss Elizabeth, there are five or six gentlemen!"

"Won't you take advantage of this week to have a focus!"