aristocratic engagement

The water and the sky are the same color, the steamer splits white waves, and the mighty fleet gradually disappears out of the horizon, leaving only thick smoke billowing in the sky.

The people on the shore kept looking into the distance until they couldn't see anything at all.

Annie retracted her gaze and squeezed her dry eyes.She wondered when Darcy and Rommel would come back, and when they came back, were they safe and sound?

In addition, Anne looked at Madam Catherine who was staring blankly at the distant sky from the corner of her eye, and she couldn't help feeling a little worried.It was okay when Prussia and the British alliance were united. When they defeated the common enemy-Anne firmly believed that there would be a day-by then, would Rommel still be able to vacillate between the two powerful countries?

At that time, how should Lady Catherine deal with herself?

She turned around and said to Georgiana and Mrs. Catherine: "Let's go home... Wait, you go back first, I still have something to do." Anne changed the subject because she saw someone in the crowd who shouldn't be here people.

In the crowd, Liz was wearing a long white dress and looked around in embarrassment.She stared at a pair of beautiful eyes, with thin anger burning in those brown-black pupils.

Annie immediately strode towards her and patted her on the shoulder: "Hey! Why are you here? Didn't you go back to Longborn?"

Liz was so frightened that she immediately came back to her senses, and was relieved to see that it was Anne.But she quickly grabbed Annie's wrist nervously: "Just, someone touched me just now... My wallet was stolen!"

Annie's eyes widened. Seeing that she was just a little panicked, but she didn't look like she had suffered a huge blow, she grabbed her wrist with her backhand and squeezed towards Madam Catherine in the crowd.

"It's too dangerous for you alone! Liz, look at your clothes, you look like a lady with a little money. Naturally, you are the favorite target of those thieves! You should pay attention not to run around alone in the future, London is not as good as A country like Longbourne where everyone knows more or less what they know... What have you lost? I know some people who might be able to find it for you."

Liz shook her head hesitantly, "...just some worthless gadgets."

At this time, Anne came to Mrs. Catherine. After a group of people met each other, Anne asked where Leeds lived. After learning that she only rented a room on the attic of a hotel, she made a decisive decision and asked her to go back to Louis with her. garden.

"No matter what the reason is for you to be alone in London, I can't let you take such a risk." Annie stared into her eyes seriously, "I think, now you understand that London is not as safe as you imagined, right?"

Liz nodded with difficulty.

Although Mrs. Catherine didn't think much of the Bennet family, but this young girl was Anne's friend, and she had already learned about Miss Elizabeth from the newspaper—such a country girl was as daring as Anne !

Mrs. Catherine thought for a moment, and said condescendingly: "There is no shortage of vacant rooms in Louisiana Garden, Miss Elizabeth."

Liz blinked, a little flattered, this noble lady rarely gives people a good look, let alone expresses friendliness!

Anne's elbow poked her waist, Liz quickly thanked her, and followed Anne into the carriage amidst Mrs. Catherine's seemingly indifferent snort.

Anne asked Dawson to drive past the post station, packed up the few luggage in Leeds, and then drove towards Louis Garden.After returning home, Mrs. Catherine dragged Georgiana to the study to attend classes—Georgiana had reached the age where she no longer resisted attending classes.Annie ordered the servants to pack the luggage and the room, and then she and Liz came to the small study next to her bedroom.

After the two sat down, Anne looked at Liz who was still worried and asked, "Why are you in London? Are you here to see Lance off? Do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet know?"

A series of questions made Liz's face flush red, but Anne's expression did not show the slightest hint of ridicule, which made her gradually relax.

"I'm indeed here today to see off...Mr. Fitzwilliam." After opening the topic with difficulty, the following words are not so difficult to explain, "However, I came to London not just for him...Actually, I am Came here secretly." Liz lowered her voice.

"Sneaking in?!" Annie exclaimed, "Your parents don't know?"

"I left a letter...Annie, don't stare at me like this, I really can't do anything about it." Liz sighed, her brows were frowning with sorrow, "Mom had almost accepted my approach and plan, and accepted my plan. Published articles in the newspapers. But when I got back to Longbourn, the gentlemen and ladies of the neighbors had heard of me."

Liz sighed: "Of course they didn't have any malicious intentions, but what they said made my mother return to her previous attitude... Maybe a rebellious daughter like me will only make her nerves hurt. It's been turned upside down."

What are you going to do?Running away won't solve the problem. ' asked Anne.

"My father hinted to me that if I want to prove that my thoughts and decisions are correct, I should show her to reassure her."

"So you ran away?"

"That's right, I'm going to try, Annie." Liz's eyes brightened instantly, "Mom's biggest concern is our future... Father's property cannot be inherited by us, so she tried every means to deal with those gentlemen." We have a lot of choices, so that we will not be troubled by our livelihood after we get married. But, what if I can support myself?"

"You don't want to get married?" Annie narrowed her eyes in doubt.

Liz shook her head: "No, on the contrary. Annie, I don't reject marriage, the premise is that I spend my whole life with him sincerely... To tell you the truth, I'm not confident about 'it' yet, I dare not say, almost Will he still remember me when he comes back after [-] years? But, should I just wait for him at the same place? No, of course not. "

"Liz, you impress me." Annie said softly, "You are much more rational and sober than I am. I dare say, you will definitely achieve your goal...even if 'he' is short-sighted, you won't blocking your way."

"Oh! Annie, don't say that about him."

"Look, how are you all doing? Just protect him like this." Annie reached out and pinched her cheek.

Liz lowered her head embarrassingly: "...I plan to rent a room in London to write books and articles. My editor doesn't mind my identity and even encourages me to keep writing. I figured it out, according to With the current manuscript fee, it is not very difficult to support myself. Although it is a bit hard, in Longborn, it is not easier to listen to those gentlemen and ladies talking about it every day."

Annie let go of her hand and watched Liz without speaking for a long time.

She never thought that such a native British lady could make such a decision, which was far beyond her expectations and imagination.

Leeds was influenced by herself and embarked on this thorny road.

Annie asked: "How long have you been in London this time? Your wallet was stolen. Is there enough money now?"

"Today is the third day." Liz scratched her head, a little embarrassed, "Most of my money was deposited in the bank, and it was stolen just now... Well, I don't want to hide it from you, there is a piece of money that Mr. Fitzwilliam gave me in the bag." The sapphire earrings are not particularly expensive, but..." Liz pursed her lips, feeling very disappointed and guilty.

"I know some people who have connections in the black market. As long as the thief sells it, he will have a chance to get a clue." Annie pondered for a moment, then rang the bell and gave Du Li some instructions to let little Gu Li pay more attention to her.

She turned to look at Liz: "You can live here with confidence. If you want, you can also pay the rent according to the hotel charges."

"Of course!" Liz jumped up, his eyes sparkling.

Annie couldn't help smiling, and stretched out her hand: "They have their battlefield, and we have ours, dear."

Liz nodded vigorously, followed Anne's example, and extended her hand: "We will be best partners."

The battlefield on Europa continent is full of thick gunpowder smoke, and on the island of Great Britain, the invisible flames of war are also spreading everywhere.

The name Elizabeth Bennet occupies the page of "Mr. Bennet". When she encounters criticism and rejection from the entire "literary world", she spares no effort to fight back—she uses those exquisite little stories to refute Bigots are vulnerable to prejudice and discrimination.

Her sharp words often hit the weakest logical holes of bigots, leaving them infuriated.

Whenever Miss Elizabeth's article is published, this issue of the newspaper will be sold out. The streets, alleys, bookstores, newsstands, coffee shops in London... The gentlemen either criticized impassionedly or criticized the sharp words in the article. The sentences applauded, or they argued with each other, and their faces were red.

The editor of Leeds resisted all opinions and resolutely published her article. This behavior originally attracted rejection and opposition from other people in the newspaper, but the flood of sales could only make them shut up.

What Liz wanted was not just discussions among gentlemen. To her and Anne's delight, Liz's articles became the most popular reading material in Phoenix Club's weekly literary salon.Liz's articles may not be recognized by most of the ladies, but more than half of the ladies are attracted by her publicity and wisdom—perhaps they have also thought of being like her.

The members of the Phoenix Club were originally gathered for Phoenix's precious cloud, but in the past two years, they have become the most important place for ladies and ladies to read, communicate and have fun outside of the spring social season. place.

This was also Annie's greatest wish when she founded Phoenix many years ago.

There are all kinds of clubs for gentlemen, which are lively every night.But why can't ladies and ladies have such gatherings and occasions, and can only pin their fun on the spring social ball?

When they have an environment for communication and thinking, the seeds of thought can germinate.

Annie is happy to see this scene, but the Phoenix Club is not the core of her career-if there is no thorn in another piece of soil that does not belong to her, this soil will not have room for existence.

Before Darcy's departure, Anne joined forces with him to push the progress of the train building factory past the most difficult starting point. The members of the Sword Knight Club are all members of this track.

Retired skilled workers from iron foundries, coal factories and shipyards were transferred to this track, working in three shifts around the clock, and the first train track was built within half a year.

At this time, Mr. Bergram suddenly had a burst of inspiration after countless nights and lost half of his hair one morning. He completed the improvement of the steam power of the locomotive, which was enough to drag a multi-section truck with a load of dozens of tons. car.

That day, he dragged his extremely exhausted body and came to Louis Garden with a whole box of design drawings in his hand, and proposed to a man.

Dolly becomes Mrs. Bergram to-be.Annie, who "lost" her confidant, handed over the main store of Phoenix on Center Avenue to Du Li "in a fit of rage".

On the day the train opened, the prince attended the ceremony.Ceremony and music sounded together, and countless gentlemen, ladies and ladies stretched their necks regardless of their image, wanting to be the first to see the train running.Anne stood on the highest platform, as the only one standing beside the prince, it was difficult to conceal the excitement in her heart.

There was a deafening sound, and accompanied by cries of horror and surprise, the heavy train slowly got on the right track and drove towards the distance.

Whistles, shouts, and laughter were deafening, and a person hurriedly broke the calm.

Dressed in the clothes of a servant, the man ran straight to the prince and whispered something in his ear.Annie didn't hear their words clearly, but the joy in her heart gradually cooled, and a bad premonition emerged.

The expression on the Prince's face changed from the excitement of the train's successful operation to becoming rigid, and the corners of his mouth gradually drooped. He glanced at Anne, said nothing, and pretended to look unintentionally at the train that had almost disappeared from sight.

"Did something happen on the battlefield?!" Regardless of the prince's noble status, Annie almost reached out to grab his arm.

The prince's eyes wandered.

"Is something wrong with Darcy! How is he?!" Annie turned around, staring at the servant.

The servant was trembling under her strong coercion, but he trembled and looked at the prince, seeing him shaking his head, he gritted his teeth tightly and shook his head desperately.

Annie turned her head to look at the prince: "You don't need to hide from me, otherwise I'll just pack up and go to Europa!"

"What's the use of you going!" the prince roared angrily, "It will only add to the chaos! There are always winners and losers in the battlefield, and there are always casualties. Do you think it's just playing house? Viscount Richter!"

"What happened to Darcy!" Anne gritted her teeth and glared, "I only want to know the answer."

The prince turned his head and jumped off the high platform, and a mob of people chased after him.

The hustle and bustle seemed to subside in an instant, and there was only Annie left on the high platform in an instant. Annie felt that she was about to faint, clutching the flag standing beside her tightly, and looking at the ground blankly.

"...he is still alive." The servant's voice suddenly sounded from behind, Anne turned her head to look, and saw that he lowered his voice carefully, "A fierce battle broke out on the Prussian border, and there was a sneak attack in the rear, and Mr. Darcy was shot Wounded and fell to the ground, but General Rommel rescued him just in time under the horse's hooves—Ah!!! Viscount Richter! Come on!"

Annie fell down in a daze, and screams rang out everywhere.

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