[Comprehensive Book] A Rose for Catherine

Charlotte's governess, Mrs. Allie, thought that it would be unseemly for a princess to come to such a small country place in private to meet a commoner woman.But Charlotte is an adult, and Mrs. Ellie can't control her thoughts, so she can only aggravate her dissatisfaction with Catherine in private.

The most hateful thing is that His Excellency the Regent actually expressed support for Princess Charlotte's behavior, and even sent an architect for Princess Charlotte.

Mrs. Ellie really couldn't figure out how a little squire's daughter could impress a noble princess.

Although there are many picks in the dark, on the surface Mrs. Ally is still polite and polite to Catherine.

Catherine didn't care what the lady thought, she was discussing some details with Charlotte along the way.

The brief process was well communicated at the very beginning, mainly because Catherine personally designed the plan, Charlotte’s energy was used to study other courses, and there were not many suggestions for this aspect, but her status allowed her to Drive more professional people to serve her.Around a table, several professionals made subtle changes to the material provided by Catherine, cleverly retaining the core.

Catherine couldn't help but think, this is the benefit of working with a princess.

The land purchased by Princess Charlotte is located in a village less than twenty miles from London, through which a branch of the Thames flows, and wild strawberries and berries grow unscrupulously in the fields. odor.If we are only talking about scenery, then there is no doubt that it can be recorded as a wonderful landscape painting.But to make it a school, a lot of work needs to be done.

The architects sent by the Regent arrived one step ahead of Charlotte and Catherine.They appear to be surveying the terrain.One of the gentlemen, who was clearly of superior rank, approached the three ladies from a distance and saluted them as soon as he saw them.

He reported the results of their busy work to the three women and invited them to come and see the architects at work.Mrs. Ellie was not willing to go into the weeds, and offered to stay in the carriage to rest.

The architect will design the most suitable drawings based on the real situation of the place.Catherine didn't know much about the part of the work that architects were responsible for, but their work was undoubtedly very important.The regent's achievements in politics are not outstanding, but his contribution to architectural art has also been recognized in later generations. In this regard, Catherine chose to fully trust the people sent by the regent.She had no idea of ​​assigning architects, but just confirmed the requirements of the school with them again, discussed some details repeatedly, and revised some unreasonable small details that were not mentioned in the written form, and finally finalized.

Catherine looked at the land with pleasure.

"I have already recruited some people who can be responsible for the construction work. After the architectural design drawing is finalized, the construction can be officially started." Catherine turned her head and said to Charlotte.

When Charlotte was busy with this matter, Catherine didn't just focus on writing her novels. She pondered over the part of the work she could do well, and recruited some workers through Leonard's contacts who could be responsible for this work. .

This was her idea, and there was no reason for Charlotte to run for it alone.

Leonard didn't know what Catherine was going to do, but he was happy to help Catherine, whether it was out of interest or out of caring for his future wife's sister.In the process, Catherine and Leonard signed on to collaborate on her next book.

There was nothing to hide from friends and relatives about Catherine's writing.Oh, Mr. Darcy, the brother-in-law-to-be, doesn't know yet.

Leonard is interested in having Catherine's book republished - Ryan Upton's reputation isn't limited to London these days.However, after Catherine thought about it carefully, she decided to postpone the reprint, and signed a cooperation agreement with Leonard for the next book.Although they are relatives, the big businessman refused to give up an inch during the negotiations, and it took a long time to reach a result that both parties were barely satisfied with.

——They also coincidentally did not inform Jane about their negotiations.

Charlotte looked at her, as if relieved.Accompanying Catherine for half a circle on the field full of wild strawberries and raspberries, he said: "Kitty, I will leave the rest to you."

She looked at Catherine with a smile, "I have to say sorry to you, Kitty, I have to concentrate on my studies for a while, and I can't devote too much energy to school, so you have to waste a little more time on it gone."

Catherine didn't hesitate: "It should be."

It was Princess Charlotte who was helping her to build this school. If Charlotte were to hand over everything, her behavior would be too despicable.

Charlotte thought for a while: "There should be no other problems. I look forward to the day when the school is built."

Catherine leaned over to pick a small white daisy. Under the sunlight, its petals showed a translucent texture, beautiful and exquisite.

"Maybe there's one more thing missing."

"?"

Charlotte looked puzzled.

Catherine pinched the little wild flower with her fingertips and smiled: "There is still a school name missing."

When the carriage entered the city of London, Mrs. Ellie suppressed her dissatisfaction, and said to Princess Charlotte in a reserved and elegant tone: "Your Highness, with your honorable status, you should not participate in such activities. You are too deep with a commoner woman." It's not a good thing."

Charlotte stroked the silk fan, and she listened quietly to Mrs. Ellie's words. After a long time, she raised the fan to cover half of her face, and showed a pair of peaceful eyes to Mrs. Ellie: "Ma'am, I remember that you are only responsible for teaching me Language courses?"

Mrs. Ally looked at her in horror.

"I was the one to be rude, Your Highness."

Charlotte shook her fan, smiled and said nothing.

When Catherine returned to Longbourn, it was not nearly evening, and the family was waiting for her return.Catherine went to change clothes for dinner and went downstairs. Mr. Bennet sat in the main seat with no expression of joy or anger. Mrs. Bennet was a little happy. She hurriedly asked Catherine: "Kitty, I took you out today." Which honorable lady is it?" Before Catherine could answer, she complained in a low voice, "Why did you leave in such a hurry, and you didn't dress up properly."

Lydia pulled Mrs. Labannet: "Mom, you said you want to embroider a rose for my hat?"

Mrs. Bennet caressed her: "Oh, come on, my little Lydia, Mommy must make your hat pretty."

Lydia gave Catherine a smug look.Catherine quietly reached out her hand and made an "OK" gesture, thanking Lydia for helping her escape her mother's care.

After hearing what happened from the maid and the housekeeper's wife, Elizabeth had some guesses in her heart.Thinking about it, she couldn't help looking at Mr. Bennet with an unpredictable expression.Among the several daughters, Lydia is the one who resembles her mother the most, and Elizabeth is the one who resembles Mr. Bennet the most. This similarity is more reflected in the aspects of character and thinking.Elizabeth could hardly guarantee that what she could see, Mr. Bennet would not notice.

Moreover, what Kitty did this time may not be easily concealed.

Elizabeth poked a piece of apple pie with her knife and fork, and looked back and forth between Catherine and Mr. Bennet.

After dinner, Mrs. Bennet and Lydia were invited to a private dance at Mrs. Long's house.Catherine went back to her room to rest on the grounds of being tired. As for Elizabeth, Mrs. Bennet has always been unwilling to take care of her.And there was no young man Mrs. Bennet could have liked at this private ball.

Mrs. Bennet took Lydia there just to let Lydia and Brett meet more often.

Mrs. Bennet thought of the two daughters in the family, and felt that they were not at all as good as her precious little girl.There is no accurate news about the prospective son-in-law in her heart half a year ago.

When she thought about it, she was so angry that her nerves almost weakened again, she took two medicines prescribed by her considerate son-in-law, and angrily took Lydia into the carriage to attend the ball.

Mr. Bennet had nothing to do after dinner, so he went out for a walk alone.The sun piled in the clouds, laying a golden light on the green grass.

Catherine and Elizabeth were the only ones left at home.

Elizabeth took a plate of biscuits smeared with strawberry jam, sat down beside Catherine, and asked, "Your Highness the Princess?"

"Yes." Catherine squeezed a small biscuit into her mouth, "His Royal Highness Charlotte invited me to visit a future school—although it is still just a piece of land."

Catherine joked.

"School?"

"Girls' school."

Catherine corrected herself, emphasizing the word "Girls".

"There are many such schools in the UK." Elizabeth was a little puzzled.At the beginning, Mr. Bingley's two sisters studied in a girls' school with a high threshold in London.

"So what we want to build is of course a girls' school that is different from others." Catherine winked at her and said with a smile.

As long as Elizabeth's marriage is confirmed, she can transfer most of her energy to school.She wasn't sure if the proposed school would do anything to her family - she was always going to be a little selfish in that regard, and she hoped they would be okay.

It's just a school, but it's not just a school either.

Elizabeth frowned and questioned Catherine for many details.She was a smart girl, and knew Catherine very well. When she pressed her question, Catherine, who was not well prepared and could not lie to her, was almost overwhelmed.

Catherine sighed, and looked at Elizabeth aggrievedly: "Lizzie, that's it. I swear to God I have nothing to hide!"

Seeing her pitiful look, Elizabeth knew that she was doing this on purpose so that she would not be angry.Elizabeth, who was pretending to be angry, finally couldn't help laughing.

She poked Catherine on the forehead.

"Kitty, you girl!"

Catherine leaned over with a smile and took Elizabeth's arm.

Elizabeth's expression didn't change much when she heard that she wanted to build a different girls' school. Maybe she only discussed this behavior, and it wasn't very out of line.Catherine thanked her dear sister for not delving into it at this time.

"But Kitty, it takes a lot of pounds to run a school. Can you afford it? Especially a new school like this may not be able to recruit students." Elizabeth pointed out the problem.

That's exactly what she's worried about.

Catherine raised her chin and looked out of the window before turning her head and continuing to talk to Elizabeth: "So my dear sister, hurry up and marry a rich husband, and then help your poor sister!"

Instead of answering Elizabeth's question directly, she made a specious joke.

She waited for Elizabeth to strike back with another joke.

But Elizabeth's reaction was beyond Catherine's expectations.After Jane got married, the young girl who became the eldest of the unmarried daughters in the family stared into Catherine's eyes: "Kitty, your wish may not come true, but I am happy to help you build or manage the school."

Catherine froze.

Elizabeth continued talking.

"I like your thoughts. In this family, our thoughts are mostly close, so don't look at me with such unexpected eyes, Kitty. If you need it, I am willing to try to learn this knowledge to help you."

"Just like you don't want to just wait to marry and have children, neither do I."

Catherine was silent for a moment.

This was so unexpected.

She had no idea that, on such an ordinary evening, she had abducted one of Mr. Bennet's favorite daughters without a cunning remark.

She couldn't help thinking again that Darcy was now going to join Brett in the same enemy.

Hmm... I don't know what mom and dad would think?

Messy thoughts ran through her mind, and Catherine stared at her sister seriously: "Lizzie, if you are willing to help me, of course I will be very happy..."

After this, there is usually a turning point.

Elizabeth did not let this turning point come out, she blocked Catherine's words: "Since you agree, then I have to learn some relevant knowledge. If I am not doing well enough, you have to remind me."

She stood up and sat down with Catherine, "Kitty, you don't have to worry about my choice. Although you have influenced me, my character is not as peaceful as you think."

Elizabeth used an odd word to describe herself.

She couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Catherine's eye sockets suddenly became slightly moist.She raised her hand to wipe her long eyelashes, put them down as if nothing had happened, and raised her head to lick the corners of her mouth at Elizabeth.

Elizabeth looked away slightly, and she patted Catherine on the shoulder lightly.

"Then I'll go out first."

They all need to calm down to digest the news.It was a bit sudden for her to make this decision, but she knew that she was very firm and rational when she made this decision.

— This is what she wants to do.

thought Elizabeth.

Catherine nodded.

When she walked to the door, Elizabeth thought of something, and suddenly turned around and asked, "Kitty, how about the biscuits baked by Mrs. Hill?"

Catherine didn't know why, but she answered truthfully: "It's delicious, and it's very crispy. Mrs. Hill's craftsmanship is getting better and better. The strawberry jam on top is also very sweet."

As she spoke, she picked up another biscuit from the plate.

Elizabeth's smiling eyes gleamed mischievously.

She said slowly to Catherine: "Kitty, the strawberry jam on this is made from strawberries you brought back from your visit at Donwell Park. I knew you would like it."

The author has something to say: 【Good night. 】