The Happy Life of a Duchess

Leo is indeed more concerned about the newspaper than Adele herself.

It's not that Adele doesn't care about it, it's just that after making such a decision for the first time and starting to get busy, her mentality has gradually adjusted, and she doesn't have that excitement anymore, she's like Whether you are engaged in another job or something else, do things with a relatively normal mentality, but in comparison, Leo is different.

There are many people who are as excited and concerned as Leo. Regardless of what Mrs. Costa didn’t say, even in the letter, she occasionally asks a few insincere words, but in fact, many people, including her, are very concerned about it. .

For example, Morgana, it is said that on the day it was just published, she asked her servants to run a few times and bought more than a dozen copies. She said that she was afraid that she would not be able to sell it, so she simply bought it back and sold it herself. Obviously she also got the sample issue ahead of time.

After Adele came out, she sent sample magazines to several companies that were more dedicated and contributed a lot, but in terms of excitement, Morgana and others didn't let up for at least a few days.

Today, because it has been confirmed that this first newspaper will at least not lose money, not to mention a very good ending, it is just the first time that they have prepared excerpts and have not carefully gone through all the processes. For newspapers, that's not bad.

It's fine if you don't lose money.

In fact, although the comments and feedback received are all scattered, and there is no specific and reliable voice of good or bad——

But judging from the results of sales, if something is sold, it is not considered bad.

Leo pays more attention to the follow-up evaluation and reputation.

The content they published in the first issue, which can only be regarded as a newspaper, is something they are interested in, and it is also their own opinions that have been sorted out.

When the text was finally revised, even though some additions, deletions, and additions were processed, it still couldn't conceal the difference between the content itself and the content of mainstream culture.

They themselves don't feel anything, but if it is published, they will have a little more expectation.

They hope to see some reaction and feedback from the market, especially after they confirm that this is a publication created for women, they want to know what other women think of their stuff.

Although it is a niche content, I still expect some comments.

If it’s just what you read, you don’t need to find someone to publish it with great fanfare.

Adele had already made some mental preparations when she planned to do this.

But Leo is different, unlike Adele who has plans. As a literati family, Leo has a writer father, so she will naturally pay more attention to things such as reputation.

Although the outside world does not know that she is one of the partners, and Leo's name is not written on the publication, but those who are familiar with the inside information will naturally know that Hugo's eldest daughter has put a lot of effort into this publication , and also wrote some content for publication.

Hugo himself knew this, but the great writer Hugo didn't pay much attention to his daughter's action, he just regarded it as a common joke, just like everyone else.

In addition, they were aimed at a niche audience and did not plan to create a newspaper for the general public or male subjects, so naturally he would not pay much attention to it.

However, because of the surname and first name of Hugo, and the fact that His Majesty the King admires Mr. Hugo quite a bit, it seems that there is still a bit of preference, which will naturally attract more attention from other people. The reason for Leopoldina Hugo.

"Then just wait."

Adele told her so.

Leo also nodded.

Naturally, what she cares most about is word of mouth, which is related to reputation, and especially related to her, a lady with the surname Hugo, but thinking that the money invested by her friends is not wasted, and she can basically get back her money if she sells it. happy.

When Leo said success, he naturally meant this.

Adele appreciated it, but she couldn't calmly persuade her that the magazine "Lady's" would definitely be well received by female readers.

She really doesn't know much about women at this time. In the past, she could see from the perspective of the future, saying that women today are not "civilized", but the more she gets along, the more she understands.

With Madam Roland and other famous female writers, it is really impossible to say that there are no smart women in Paris, France, and she also keenly discovered that there are not few women with clear minds among the nobles.

Although it is impossible for everyone to want to do a big thing, there are definitely not a few women who can figure it out.

The current situation is quite oppressive to women, whether it is politics, law or economy, it is absolutely unfriendly to women, but many women have indeed achieved the best interests for themselves within the scope of conditions, such as restricting men from her by means of contracts." Looting" property, such as enjoying the freedom to "have fun" outside like men.

Not everyone is single-mindedly shutting themselves in the boudoir, caring for their husband and teaching their children wholeheartedly.

If this is the case among the nobles, it is even more difficult for the common people.

In the previous revolutions, there were not a few women who participated, and women among the working people were not inferior to men.

Adele has always been in the aristocratic class, and she has never experienced what the lives of ordinary people are like, let alone experienced it. She will not have such an opportunity at present.

She couldn't say she understood it, and naturally she couldn't predict whether the newspaper would be well received after it was published.

Some people may disapprove of their remarks and tastes, some people may directly criticize them for "not doing serious things" and "showing their faces", and some people may think that there is some truth in what they say...

She made her own best and worst predictions, and generally felt that she could bear it, and that was enough.

On this point, even Mr. Duval is not sure. Most of the people he contacts are in the political arena. There are no women in the political arena, and most of the social contacts are men. Let him say that women can benefit from reading this magazine. He couldn't guess what the reaction would be.

"That's the only way." Leo nodded, feeling a little anxious in his heart.

But today was Adele's engagement banquet, of course she was very happy, not to mention that if the money was estimated, it would be able to pay back, which is generally not bad, Leo quickly figured it out by himself.

"I heard that you are still working on the cloth shop?"

"Is it on track?"

Adele is still recruiting people to work, and assigns them to the cloth shop to handle them.

Leo is her good friend, and Adele didn't hide it from her. Earlier, Leo joked that if she wanted to, she could set up some kind of factory. Anyway, she had money to invest in, and it was said that it was a very popular business.

Leo doesn't understand business, let alone light industry.

What's more, the current cloth factory is not considered an industry at all. It is said that the factory is actually a small-scale textile factory with a dozen workers, and it is considered an "enterprise". The threshold is not very high.

It's just that the name is very bluffing, and Adele is a woman, if she really is a female boss, it sounds very handsome, not to mention that there are indeed some aristocratic women who do similar investment businesses——

Most of them put money into it, but there are not many who really want to open it themselves. This is probably a man's business.

"Not bad for now."

Adele knew something about her, Leo mostly praised her, and she praised it very cleverly.

Unlike Morgana, who is so stupid that she can even say good things with a bit of a naive feeling, Leo, a school girl, can always say a few things, good or bad.

"Then wish you all the best in the future!"

Leo toasted with her, saying many things.

Adele also clinked glasses with her with a smile, and the two of them drank half a glass again. Seeing someone approaching again, Leo found an excuse to go aside and gave Adele the space for socializing.

The lady who spoke, Adele, was not very familiar with her, but she brought her daughter here, probably because she was friendly with her peers. Adele handled it well, so naturally there were no other problems.

After listening for a long time, she finally figured out from those insinuations that she was actually asking about Sharon.

"You are..." Adele hesitated a bit.

Seeing that she understood, the lady was also unambiguous, and said directly.

"You ran a newspaper? I read it too. It's really good. The ladies and ladies in the salon naturally have their own advantages. I think, if our family can learn a little bit..."

Adele was stunned for a moment, and then said a few words of modesty symbolically. Although she didn't immediately agree to let the newcomer into the salon, she didn't immediately refuse. She just took this opportunity to get to know her better.

This lady and her daughter saw it from Mrs. Costa, and the women in the other salons also publicized it more or less, nothing else, and there is some self-praise as a boast, After all, many of these comments are from them, and it is not impossible to use this to boast about their own taste, aesthetics or literary talent.

Slowly, Adele heard it.

Because it is the first time to print, their number is very conservative. Except for a few places that have been contacted before, there is not much surplus to sell, and each company bought back a lot, but it was scattered to the outside world without contact. There are not many readers who have ever read it.

It is precisely because of the small scope of this kind of sales that not many people watched it, and the word-of-mouth that Leo wanted to know couldn't be opened up.

They didn't intend to find any critics to build momentum from the beginning, and the only people who could see it were those who read it accidentally from hotels and other places, or bought a small amount from newsboys, and the only ones who could see it were those from members of salons or Saw it from someone like Morgana who "just happens" to buy a lot of copies.

But it takes time to hold events such as dance parties.

So in the past two days, although some people have already boasted about it, it still takes time for all the noble ladies and ladies to see the finished product.

Just like the lady in front of me, there will not be many people who feel good after seeing it, and think that this is an opportunity to make a move.

After Adele dealt with the situation here, she ran around and socialized with each other before walking aside.

After the adults have dealt with it, the children can't forget it.

"Clara, are you having a good time?" The little girl sat smiling, next to the funny Heidi, the two of them looked very happy, but Adele saw that she could only sit in a wheelchair, and the excitement in front of her eyes took part in another It doesn't seem to be there, I always feel a bit unpleasant.

"Of course, Auntie, the dance will be great." Clara smiled happily.

Heidi also had a piece of cake at hand. She seemed to like soft white bread, and she also preferred softer pastry. She also said that she wanted to bring it to her grandparents in the Alps to try.

Unlike bread, cakes and snacks cannot be stored for a long time, especially some fruit fillings, it is best to eat them now.The next day, Adele was thrown away. If she was really put away for ten days and half a month, even if she was sent to the Alps, she would have been moldy long ago, and she couldn't eat it at all. Everyone said something to make her dismiss it. Such thoughts.

"Everyone smells so good." Heidi whispered to Adele in a low voice.

Gu Nian Clara was sitting in a wheelchair, so Adele also sat on a chair beside the two, forming a corner of a triangle with the two of them, and the three of them crowded together to talk.

In such a lively place as a dance party, it seems that they have a special taste when they get together to talk like this.

"Sachet or perfume?" Of course Adele knows that no one is unworthy of fragrance nowadays, and many people are like a mobile incense store, and they smell pungent when they walk by.

In addition to the smell that some people use to cover up their uncleanness, more people are already used to this heavy smell. Of course Adele will not have cleanliness problems, but she will also use some less pungent fragrances when she dresses up. atmosphere or something.

Heidi's name is also Adele. Unlike Clara who always calls her aunt, she calls people relatively casually. Sometimes she calls Miss Juraday, sometimes she calls Princess, and sometimes she calls sister or aunt. , Of course, there are times when I call names in private.

Miss Roddenmere would correct it every time she heard it, and asked her to call Miss Jurady, but Clara wanted her to call her aunt together, and Adele felt that it was okay to call her sister. Anyway, Heidi fainted in the end , Sometimes just don't shout.

"...the one smells really good."

"Mine?" Adele smiled, untied her own rose sachet, and paired it with Heidi.

Both Clara and Heidi were taken aback. Adele's use is naturally good, and a sachet will not be cheap, even if the formula inside is her own.

"It's okay, you can wear them for fun." Adele smiled and patted the shoulders of the two of them. She wanted to rub their heads at first, but seeing that they both had a little hairstyle, she had no choice but to give up if she couldn't destroy it.

"I'm busy."

Mr. Duval came, and they both nodded calmly.

Adele was still worried, so she approached Alexander and told him in private that he should invite Heidi and Clara to dance.

Heidi is not very good at dancing, and Clara is physically inconvenient to dance, so she doesn't dance much, but this does not mean that the two cannot participate in the dance, but they are reluctant to move due to multiple scruples.

Alexander was more familiar with them, and after hearing her request, he nodded and said nothing.

"Still worried?" Seeing that her eyes were still looking there, Mr. Duval asked her with a smile, "Have you consulted a reliable doctor?"

"Clara's legs are heart trouble..." She was a little worried on the face, but she was not that worried in her heart, just because she remembered that the ending of the story was a fairytale-like success, although she didn't quite remember the details.

"I believe she will stand up one day, and I just hope that day will be earlier."