[Pride and Prejudice] The right match

When Louisa returned to London, life suddenly became lively.However, she did not expect that the first person to send the invitation letter would be the Viscountess Mill who is keen on holding various salons.

The lady always liked to invite Louisa, but her friendship with Louisa was not so good that Louisa would send invitations as soon as she arrived in London.Louisa was still a little surprised to receive the invitation.

However, Louisa did not object to going to the Viscountess's salon.Those who can appear in the salon have enough status, or wealth, or titles, or achievements in a certain aspect.They will not be like those vulgar people who only see Louisa's title and flock to it.If one must attend a ball or a salon, the salon of the Viscountess must be one of the best choices.

As usual, after Louisa dressed herself, she got into the carriage bound for Viscountess Mill's house.

This time, Mr. Darcy was not among the invited ones, and Louisa also understood that not everyone would be worthy of Viscountess Mill's attention, and those who could visit or send invitations as soon as they returned to London were close friends. .Thinking of this, Louisa was a little puzzled by Viscountess Mir's attention to her.

This doubt lasted until the arrival of Viscountess Mir.

Generally speaking, as the host, Viscountess Mir has no reason to stay with a guest for a long time, but this time, it is very abnormal, Viscountess Mir has been accompanying Luisa and talking, Luisa does not think it is because After I obtained the honor of the title, there are many men and women who are more noble than myself at this ball. Viscountess Mir is not such a short-sighted person.

"You..." Luisa thought about it, and wanted to ask the Viscountess what her intentions were.

The Viscountess smiled slightly at Louisa: "I just want to know how your aunt is doing recently."

Louisa lowered her eyes, not knowing what the Viscountess wanted to ask this for.She is quite familiar with her aunt's friendship situation, and of course she also knows that the Viscountess is a friend of her aunt.But there are too many kinds of friends in high society, and Louisa is not sure which one belongs to her and her aunt.

The Viscountess took a sip of wine, she is a very sensitive woman, otherwise she would not be able to become such a popular lady.She felt Louisa's hesitation, hesitated for a while, and then sighed: "I'm just worried about her. Yolande Brosnahan is Mrs. Wilde because of me. In the past year, although I have been with her Correspondence, but I still feel a little sorry. Moreover, I have persuaded her to return to London, but she has always refused. I can understand how she likes the life in the country, but this does not mean that I can understand her to give up life in London. London is her root, and her charm can only bloom in London."

This time, it was Luisa who was silent.Yolande Brosnahan was the man who betrayed his aunt, but she never knew that he knew his aunt because of the Viscountess.As for what the Viscountess said, Louisa already felt it when she was with her aunt. Although her aunt was very happy, her happiness was somewhat empty. Her life was not as colorful as in London.My aunt grew up in London. She is suitable for the high-paced, luxurious and noble life in London. Although life in the country makes her feel happy, that kind of happiness is too fragile. Only j □J naked boring.

Louisa sighed: "What do you want to say?"

The Viscountess looked away for a moment, because she didn't know whether the decision she made this time would be another mistake.However, remembering how well Mrs. Wilde was in the social arena before, she looked at Louisa and said, "I don't know." After she finished speaking, she smiled wryly: "Do you believe it?"

Looking at the Viscountess, Louisa nodded.She understands that because no one wants to interfere in other people's life easily, even Luisa, she doesn't want to intervene in her aunt's affairs in the name of family affection just because the other party is her aunt.It is a selfish thing to use one's own ideas to restrain the other party.

The Viscountess sighed: "Did you meet Earl Wilde before you came back? I persuaded Earl Wilde, hoping that he would allow your aunt to come back to London. I... am a little worried."

Louisa frowned, thinking that it was no wonder Earl Wilde would suddenly visit his aunt in the countryside.However, in Louisa's opinion, this was a good thing. At that time, Earl Wilde's face and behavior showed different emotions.If he didn't care about his aunt, he wouldn't have such a reaction.Although I don't know what the Viscountess said to my uncle, but if my aunt and Viscount Wilde can reconcile, then it might be a good thing for my aunt.

Although the Viscountess Mir acts differently from ordinary people, she cares about her friends like many others.She may like luxury and sometimes act exaggeratedly, but her friendship with Countess Wilde is rare in the upper class.When she saw Louisa frown, she could not help reprimanding herself for her indiscretion.

Louisa sensed Viscountess Mir's uneasiness, and quickly comforted her: "Earl Wilde will definitely persuade my aunt to come back. My two cousins ​​can't do without my aunt. Don't blame yourself, I think it's Good thing."

Viscountess Mill breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Earl Wilde left too hastily. Even if she wrote a letter to Countess Wilde, it was too late to get the latest news.This made Viscount Mir a little nervous, afraid that he would do something wrong again.After listening to Luisa's words, she felt much more at ease, and was free to talk about other things.

"I heard that Miss Cassidy has been traveling with you in the countryside for a while, and now she is being courted by Mr. Darcy's cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam?" Viscountess Mill's tone was indifferent, and she couldn't hear it. She came to know her preferences for this couple.

Luisa didn't understand why such a thing spread so quickly.She looked at Viscountess Mill curiously, wanting to find an answer.

Viscountess Mir thought it was a little funny, and explained: "Although the Cassidy family is only a viscount, he is a hereditary title after all, owning political power and land. With such a family background, how could that Miss Cassidy not be noticed? ? But that Colonel Fitzwilliam is only the second son, he has not inherited any property, and I don’t know if this thing can be done.”

Louisa nodded silently, and couldn't help but report a grievance to Colonel Fitzwilliam: "Although he doesn't have much property, he is not an ordinary man. With his family relationship, he can become a Already a remarkable man, Colonel."

Louisa originally thought that Viscountess Mir would refute, because people in this circle value wealth and family background far more than ability.However, Viscount Mir is indeed a maverick woman, and she nodded in agreement when she heard this statement: "Yes, Miss Cassidy is too simple, and it can be seen that the Cassidy family has no intention of marrying her. They hope that their daughters can live happily. Then, Colonel Fitzwilliam has no shortcomings except that he has no money. In other words, having no money is also an advantage of Colonel Fitzwilliam."

Thinking of her friend, Luisa nodded.Ann is very simple, with her lively and active nature, maybe only Colonel Fitzwilliam can take good care of her.And Colonel Fitzwilliam is not one of those low-minded men, he really got the support of An's family, he will definitely not be like those men with a manly mentality, but show his ability through cold violence against his wife.What Ann needs is a husband who can spoil her, and Colonel Fitzwilliam fits that bill.

Viscountess Mir didn't say anything more, and Louisa also stood quietly in front of a painting and admired it silently.She suddenly felt a little clever. The painting in front of her happened to be the one she and Mr. Darcy had watched together when they first attended Viscountess Mill's salon.

"Dear Viscountess, long time no see!" A man came over with a glass of wine. When he saw Louisa, he looked at Viscountess Mill, hoping that she could introduce himself.

The Viscountess Mir did not live up to his expectations, and introduced to Louisa: "This is Earl Biddy Bockett."

Then, she introduced to the Earl Bockett: "This is Countess Louisa Brooke."

"It's a great honor to meet you in such a wonderful salon." Earl Baucourt saluted Louisa, his tone was flattering but it would not make people feel frivolous. Sincere words, very sincere.

Luisa returned a slight salute and greeted him.

In the following salon time, the Earl of Baucott kept talking with Louisa. Louisa could feel his affection for her, but she would not feel abrupt. Even if she wanted to keep a distance, she would There is no suitable excuse.But, aside from that, Louisa had to admit that this Mr. Baucott was the third most lovable man she knew.The first is his father who died young, the handsome Earl Brooke, the second is the charming Mr. Darcy, and the third is probably this decent and mature gentleman.

Louisa sighed, knowing that once she returned to London, being courted would be inevitable.But the olive branch extended by such a pleasing person as this gentleman, if it is not because of his love for Mr. Darcy, I am afraid that it would have fallen by now.

Thinking of this, she returned home.Mrs. Brooke is still so wise and calm, she burst into a smile when she saw Louisa: "Louisa, this is your first salon since you returned to London, is there any good man showing love to you?" gone?"

Louisa glanced at her mother. Mrs. Brooke had always been serious and aloof, but she had already learned to joke about her marriage.Louisa finally understood why that Mrs. Bennett was so keen on marrying off her daughters, even her own mother. It was normal for Mrs. Bennett to be unavoidable.