[Pride and Prejudice] The right match

Account books are no longer bible items for Luisa now, but when she looks at the various receipts this year, she would rather not understand those figures.This year's harvest is not good, and the land rent that supports most of Brook Manor's income has lost its former magic power.Luisa frowned deeply, even if her mother objected, she would try to develop a business.

From her previous life's point of view, those who are really powerful always have some property under their command.Even in different countries, some truths are always the same. The economic base determines the superstructure, and nobles without economic strength often tend to decline irretrievably.Louisa is not afraid of poverty, but she is afraid of the helplessness and remorse she will face after being poor-that is the imprint of Brook Manor, a century-old heritage.

Louisa knew that many middle-class women were writing for money, and it was a good job.In this world, any woman who wants to marry must read a few books. There is a market and knowledge, and it is always very convenient to write a book.It's a pity that this is not suitable for me. As a noble woman, even if she can write a book, she can only hide the book in the library at home, and then sign her name on the title page, passing it on forever and ever. go down.The next time we see the light of day, it may be time for the manor to fall.What's more, even if you can write books, those incomes can't even cover the expenses of maintaining the manor for a day, which is a drop in the bucket.

Sighing lightly, Luisa put down the account books in her hand a little depressed.However, if you want to persuade Mrs. Brook to invest in a factory, it will be even more difficult than going to heaven.Industrialized factories are the ones that can win the most profits, but along with the money brought by those factories, there is also the expropriated and polluted land.Of course, it's not that Mrs. Brook is hypocritical and doesn't want the land under her name to be polluted in the slightest, but that she has an aversion to industrialized things.Earl Brook had an accident on the way to inspect the factory. Naturally, with his death, the investment in the factory was also put on hold.Although Mrs. Brook is very open-minded at times, I have to say that when she is rigid, there are not many people who can compare with her.In her inherent impression, it was those damn machines that killed her husband, Earl Brooke. If she proposed to open a factory, what kind of reaction Mrs. Brooke would have was completely beyond the scope of Louisa's imagination.

"Baroness White is visiting." The maid came in and handed the beautiful invitation to Mrs. Brooke.Louisa walked towards the sofa where Mrs. Brooke was. The sofa was an authentic British product, and the cushions on it were embroidered with exquisite Chinese embroidery. This was Louisa’s idea. Mrs. Brooke obviously liked this feeling very much. The fanatical popularity in the British social circle, through an exquisite embroidery work, she has a little understanding, and the culture of some countries has such a charm.

"White?" Mrs. Brook accepted the invitation, which was recommended by Viscountess Mill.

The Viscountess Mir is a well-known courtesan in the upper class. She is keen on communication, clothing, and helping ladies and ladies. She is as enthusiastic and unrestrained as the French, and the upper class has mixed praise and criticism for her.However, she didn't care about that, as far as she was concerned, she would rather spend the whole day admiring a medieval oil painting, and she could even speak clearly about those paintings, and those men liked that.As for reviews?Possessing the same enthusiasm as the French, as well as the romantic blood mixed with the French, has already determined that she will not be rejected by the upper class.

Louisa didn't dislike Viscountess Mill's old-fashioned women, but the behavior she recommended for Mrs. White made Louisa feel a little annoyed.She took the invitation from Mrs. Brook and frowned, "She doesn't like me." After telling Mrs. Brook what happened last night, Mrs. Brook nodded knowingly, like a maid ordered: "Take Come in, Baroness."

When Baroness White came in, her expression was somewhat disdainful and proud.When she looked around at the decorations, faint jealousy and malice appeared on her beautiful face. "Ah, my dear Mrs. Brooke, I haven't seen you at the ball for a long time. If I hadn't met Louisa yesterday, I would have almost forgotten you as a charming lady."

"Sit down." Mrs. Brook ignored Mrs. White's provocation. For Mrs. White, it was a terrible thing to be forgotten by the upper class, but Mrs. Brook was different from her, whether it was behavior, family background, or communication. The circle will never forget that there was such a beauty.What's more, for the upper class, the intricate nepotism is the foundation of maintaining their relationship.

Mrs. White's face turned ugly for a moment. Mrs. Brook's performance seemed to remind her of the time when she was always so powerless in front of her, like a child rolling around, but she just watched quietly from a high place, occasionally He showed a few smiles, full of sarcasm.However, in the next second, she still had that indifferent and noble appearance, looking at Louisa who was sitting beside Mrs. Brooke, she exclaimed with surprise in her eyes: "Oh, dear Mrs. Brooke, your children are so beautiful! Big. She's such a popular beauty, she was dancing on the dance floor last night."

Luisa smiled slightly, and the strange feeling in her heart was explained at this time.This Mrs. White is obviously imitating her mother's every move. It's just that things without charm often show their cheapness and inferiority in front of genuine products. Mrs. White's uncontrollable rude words when she saw her yesterday can be counted. Explain that he and his mother are somewhat similar, aren't they?

Mrs. White didn't mind the silence of the two, but she just said with a bit of eagerness to show off and gloat, "Oh, please forgive my faux pas, I know my visit is a bit hasty, but you know, I got the terrible news At that time, I couldn't help but want to see you. Mrs. Brook, after all, we are handkerchiefs, and I don't want you and your children to fall into that situation."

When Louisa raised her eyebrows, there was a bit of hostility in her eyes.Although this life has restrained a lot, the sharpness brought by the previous life is so easy to erase?Mrs. White was obviously not kind to the visitor, and she still couldn't greet such a person with a smile.

Mrs. Brook obviously thinks so too. With a playful smile, she held the tea indifferently: "Oh, is that so? How terrible is it? The Baroness, you are so scared to come to Brook Manor at the first time, He didn't even consider the master's schedule." Baroness, these words seemed to be accentuated when she uttered these words from Mrs. Brooke's mouth, which made Mrs. White's face turn green and turn white.

One of the things that Mrs. White can't stand the most is that she married worse than Mrs. Brooke.Why did she marry a century-old earl, while she married that ugly and short Baron White!Thinking of Earl Brooke when he was alive, his handsome face, well-proportioned and slender body in a tuxedo, and his charming eyes attracted many women's pursuit.Mrs. White was also moved, but he only chased after Mrs. Brook.Why!

Thinking of Earl Brook's death, when he received the news, he couldn't tell whether he was more happy or sad.But it should be happy, you see, the proud girl of the day, she is still a widow.Looking at Mrs. Brooke in front of her, Mrs. White also had to admit that she admired her. As a woman and a widow, she actually supported the entire manor by herself, and she was able to fade out of the social circle so plainly, living a life like a hermit. The same life, if it weren't for Miss Brooke's entry, there would never be a woman from the Brooke family at the ball again.

"I heard that Brook Manor's finances are in trouble. My dear Mrs. Brook, don't hold on. If you really can't make it, we old friends can help." Mrs. White casually threw out a bomb.

Luisa's face changed slightly, but she didn't speak.Turning around and seeing Mrs. Brook's calm appearance, she quickly calmed down.Mrs. Brook just put down her teacup indifferently, and looked at Mrs. White as if she was very disappointed: "My dear, you are always so simple and easy to be deceived. I think you have been deceived, Brook Manor, there is no need to lose It’s a sign. You haven’t come to see me in these years, maybe you don’t know, the Brook family is still as vibrant as when the Earl was alive.”

How could Mrs. White give up so easily? She came here because she wanted to see the shock of the two women of the Brook family.But if she continued with this topic, her reputation for being rude would be confirmed, so she could only change the subject unwillingly: "Louisa, there were many gentlemen who showed their courtesies to you last night."

"It's not as good as you. I saw a lot of young men surrounding you, which made me jealous." Luisa took over the conversation. You can't talk about things in the social field casually. For an unmarried lady, One mistake can ruin your reputation.Dealing with many men is not a good reputation.

Compared to Louisa, Mrs. Brooke is more sophisticated. She just said lightly: "The ring on your hand is really beautiful. If you read it correctly, it is a five-carat diamond ring. I heard that Mr. Abe just Buy a five-carat diamond at a charity auction, and maybe you have something in common to talk about."

"Really." Mrs. White raised her cup cautiously, "This tea is really good."

Mrs. Brook launched another fatal blow: "I bought this from a tea shop under the name of Mr. Abbott. It is normal for you to feel familiar."

Instead, Mrs. White calmed down, gently put down the teacup in her hand, and looked at Brooke sarcastically: "Yeah, how could I not remember such an expensive tea. I am relieved to know that you are doing well. It's just that in the social circle The rumors are getting stronger and stronger, but I can't help if I want to. By the way, the time is almost up, and it's time for me to leave."

Mrs. White was sent out by the maid. Unlike the aggressiveness when she came, she is now a little bluffing.

Luisa did not expect that Mrs. Brook could learn so much information at home. Looking at Mrs. Brook in amazement, she realized that there was still a gap between herself and a real nobleman, but it was still too late, right?

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