[Pride and Prejudice] Dear Lydia

"My God! George, what should I do with you! How dare you inquire about this now?!" Miss Mallard yelled loudly for the first time.

"Lois, be careful," Mr. Pitt reminded her.

Miss Mallard frowned at her cousin, but told him about the room arrangement in the house last night, "Mr. Wickham lived in the leftmost room upstairs last night, next to me, and on my right." It's Mrs Wickham."

Mr. Pete smiled, then put away his smile, and said nonchalantly, "Okay, dear cousin, I'm relieved."

Miss Mallard couldn't bear him, she rolled her eyes to the sky, "George, Mrs. Wickham is my friend, please don't say such explicit things in front of me."

"Where are you going, my cousin, I am worried about your reputation. You are a single lady, and I am naturally concerned about a man staying at your house."

"Forget it," sniffed Miss Mallard, "don't think I'll believe you."

Mr. Pete bid farewell to his cousin again, and then left, walking steadily and with a little lightness that he didn't realize.

Knowing what is going on and who is manipulating behind the scenes, the next step will be easy. The Pete family dares to do such a big business, so they naturally have the corresponding strength.

Mr. Pete immediately went to his uncle who held an important position in the cabinet, and asked him to 'communicate' with Senator Morris, and asked him to approve a note to Old Brown, the official in charge of the port, and then took the note to go Mr. Eshton, his financial advisor and executor, asked Mr. Eshton to stop talking to the French businessman who was still trying to negotiate with them to buy the gold mining business, and immediately go there with a note and a sum of money At the port, watch out for the two cargo ships they are detained. It is best to convince Colonel Brown to send them some soldiers to guard them. After a few days, the two cargo ships will definitely be released.

Mr. Eshton was so anxious these days that he was about to jump the Thames, and his stable business suddenly had an accident because of the unexpected advance of the French army; his biggest employer, Mr. Pete, had to follow him In addition to the big loss, another important business in the same period was also about to lose everything.

He was helping Mr. Pitt to manage these two businesses. Mr. Eshton couldn't sleep because of his own money, and he was so anxious about his work problems.

At this time, seeing that things had turned around, he immediately packed up a simple salute as if a dying person had come back to life, and left London that day with two servants.

Because Mr. Peter had a lot of things to explain to Mr. Eshton, he stayed with him until he set off, and did not leave until Mr. Eshton got into the carriage.

Looking at his watch, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon, and Mr. Pete felt tired and hungry. He went out early in the morning, first went to his cousin's house on Hill Street, then visited his uncle, and then spent time with Mr. Eshton. For a long time, I ate breakfast too early and didn't bother to drink afternoon tea, so I should be hungry.

Although tired, but in a good mood, Mr. Pete went back home, and when he was about to go back, he ordered dinner to be served early.

Riding home, as soon as he entered the door, the servant at the door took the hat he handed over and bowed and said, "Sir, your father is here, and Baroness Moran is also visiting you, and she is now accompanying the count in the living room." The grown-ups speak."

Mr. Peter was taken aback, "My father has already arrived in London?" He just received the news from the Earl of Chatham yesterday, saying that he would arrive in London the day after tomorrow, but he did not expect it to be a day earlier.

Based on what he knew about his father, even if the Earl of Chatham would be angry because of the big mistake he made this time, he would not be so irritable and angry that he would cancel the originally planned itinerary and rush to deal with it himself immediately.

To put it simply, it is not enough. Sixty thousand pounds may be a huge sum in the eyes of most people, but it is not enough to make the Earl of Chatham, who has a huge family property, lose his temper.

As for the Baroness who happened to be there, he didn't think much about it. Fiona and he were too familiar and close friends, even if they came to his house every day, it would not be unusual.

"Dad, it's nice to meet you. Please forgive me for not being able to wait for you at home." Mr. Pete quickly walked into the living room regardless of the issue of early dinner. will arrive."

Then she nodded to Baroness Moran, "Fiona, you are here."

The Earl of Chatham was showing the Baroness several works in the portfolio that he would carry wherever he went. Seeing his son coming, he raised his head from several brightly colored paintings and used his old but He still had delicate features, and smiled with very good-looking eyebrows, "Oh, George, you don't have to blame yourself for this matter. I admit that I changed the itinerary on a whim this morning, and canceled the stopover at Moore Manor today. Late plan, I will come to London directly. Besides, I have your beautiful friend with me, and I have to admit that the charm of the baroness is hard to resist even people of my age."

"So that's the case. Your old friend, Mr. Moore, will be disappointed. I'm afraid he is still waiting for your visit at home." Mr. Pete felt that his father's attitude was different from what he expected.

The Earl of Chatham laughed, "That old guy Moore always annoys me. Every time I buy a new painting, he will be picky. I just want to make a joke with him and let him wait for a while. Don't worry, I have sent someone to inform him, he will get the news that I have changed the itinerary by midnight today at the latest, and then end the wait."

Mr. Peter's eyebrows trembled. The Earl of Chatham acted almost like a naughty boy, which was not in line with a gentleman's style. He was not at all like his reserved and noble father with a weird temper. He asked tentatively, "Dad, you are in a good mood recently. Are you interested in joking with old friends?"

"Yeah, yeah, I'm really in a good mood recently." The smile on Earl Chatham's face remained unchanged, "George, my son, can you even see it? It seems that my self-cultivation is not good enough, so It's not good for people to see happiness or anger easily." He said it was not good, but it seemed that he didn't care at all.

Baroness Moran smiled at the side at the right time, "You are really humorous, although it is not kind, but I kind of want to see Mr. Moore's face when he receives the news in the middle of the night. Alas, it is really a shame for me to come up with this kind of thought. It shouldn't be, but after hearing what you say, I can't help but think this way, what should I do?"

Mr. Pete relaxed. It seems that his recent big situation is not the primary purpose of his father's visit this time. As soon as he relaxes, his stomach immediately jumps out to give him advice, rubbing his stomach without any trace, "Dad, let's go early today. Do you have any objections to having dinner?"

"Okay." The Earl of Chatham spoke easily because he was in a good mood.

At the dinner table, Baroness Moran gave full play to her advantages of being sociable and good at dancing with long sleeves, laughing and talking, making the atmosphere very cheerful and relaxed.

Mr. Pitt listened uncomfortably in silence as the baroness continued to pay the Earl of Chatham subtle compliments, complimenting him on his vigor and insinuating that his lordship was the most handsome man she had ever met.

The Earl of Chatham put away his smile just now, listened calmly, occasionally answered a few words, and finally said, "George, the Baroness is really good at talking, do you usually ask her to be your company when you go out to socialize? I want to say you Good eyesight."

Mr. Pete smiled, knowing that this was not considered a compliment by his father, it could only be said to be a very ordinary comment, maybe it had a negative meaning.

Baroness Moran didn't know much about Mr. Peter's father. Although she was modest after hearing the praise for herself, her face was radiant, and she was obviously very excited.

In the past, Mr. Pitt would have been very grateful to his friends for entertaining his father so hard for him, but now he feels very complicated.The Baroness's feelings for him crossed the boundaries of friends. It stands to reason that even if he couldn't accept it, he should be very grateful and express a deep apology. However, the Baroness's behavior betrayed their friendship and made Mr. Pete's apology evaporate.

"George, I've thought about inviting friends from London for a gathering in two days. Maybe you have time to help me prepare?" the Earl of Chatham said at the end of the dinner.

"Of course, Dad. Lois is in London too, and I'll ask her to help."

"Didn't Lois manage the affairs of the manor for you at Netherfield?" asked the Earl of Chatham.

"As her friend Mrs. Wickham was coming to London for a few weeks on business, Lois came with her."

"Oh," Earl Chatham smiled playfully, "well, let Lois help. Also, remember to invite her friend to attend."

Mr. Pete was a little surprised, and with a sudden nervousness, he confirmed, "Dad, do you mean to invite Mrs. Wickham to your party?"

"Yes, don't miss her."

Mr. Pete's good mood for the day finally came to an end, "Yes, Dad. She must be very happy to see you."

There was a sound of 'zi', and it was the baroness who accidentally scratched the cutlery with a fork.