[Pride and Prejudice] The right match

Even though Ann and Louisa gave Miss Bingley such an embarrassment, she didn't dare to really show her dissatisfaction.It has to be said that apart from recklessness and arrogance, Miss Bingley also has a valuable quality called understanding current affairs.

Whether it's Ann Cassis or Louisa Brooke, she can't offend them.The previous reserve and pride was just a result of sad self-esteem. Most importantly, she understood that even if she put on such a posture, Miss Cassis would only dislike her, but she would not punish herself for it.

She longs to enter the upper class, but at the same time she has a high self-esteem but clearly understands her embarrassing status. This is what makes her suffer the most.

"Miss Brooke, Miss Cassis, good day." Lowering her proud head, Miss Bingley had to resolve this crisis.If the two ladies are angered by him, then his mother's plan will come to nothing.Climbing Miss Cassis into the social circle, thereby increasing her social status, and her wish to marry a rich nobleman may be shattered!She must not, cannot fail from the very beginning, marriage is the second birth of a woman, and she must not ruin her future because of temporary recklessness and rudeness.

It's a pity that even her title offended the two lovely ladies.For Luisa, this order of addressing seemed to be too powerful for people to like. As a guest, it is reasonable to greet the host first.Anxin thinks even more, not to mention Miss Bingley's rudeness and arrogance when she came to her house as a guest before, today's uninvited visit is enough to show her poor tutoring, but as the host, herself and Louis When she entered the room together, Miss Bingley greeted Louisa who had a more distinguished status first. She couldn't help wondering whether Bingley's behavior before was due to contempt for her status.

An nodded coldly, and walked straight to the wicker chair on the side.

Louisa felt Ann's displeasure. Thinking of the events in her previous life, she even lost her affection for Miss Bingley.You know, even when you were just a dancer in your previous life, everyone knew that misfortune came out of your mouth, and you said every word carefully. If two or three big bosses ordered you at the same time, then your language skills would be even better. .Miss Bingley, on the other hand, offends even the most unqualified dancing girl.

"Ann." Louisa sat beside Ann. Although she knew An's lively and generous temperament, she was still a little uneasy.

There was not much smile on An's face, she never knew that she would not be looked down upon by the daughter of a nouveau riche.Glancing at the restrained Miss Bingley over there, she snorted coldly and raised her voice: "Oh, dear Louisa, I'm not mad at you, I just can't believe that someone can be so rude. I I think you will understand me, my dear Louisa, perhaps we should learn French for each other, and it would be very rude of us not to know how to use good French when we enter society."

Louisa glanced at Miss Bingley with an ugly face, and smiled generously: "Oh, Miss Bingley seems to have something to say? I think Miss Bingley must have mastered French well with her good tutoring. How can a lady Do you know how many languages, French is just the most basic, isn’t it?”

Ann straightened her back slightly, looked at Louisa, and the smile gradually widened on her face: "Yes, Miss Bingley, you must be very proficient in French. Then why not just listen, Louisa and I need to practice for a while. Can talk in French." After nodding, Ann turned to Louisa, ignoring Miss Bingley who was depressed over there.

Here, Miss Bingley suffered a lot, and Mrs. Bingley did not get any benefits over there.

It was because she was too impatient. Miss Bingley was almost fifteen years old. Whether she entered the social circle seriously or not for the first time would greatly affect her future marriage.If there is a noble elder who is willing to lead Miss Bingley into the social circle, the benefits to Miss Bingley are self-evident.And Viscountess Cassis is the lady she fancy.

A viscount is not considered a very high title, but a viscount who has been passed down for many years, has a fief, and has a distinguished surname is another matter.This is a real hereditary title, not a lord bought with money. Even in London, no one would dare to say that the Cassis family's status is low.It was already a great surprise for Mrs. Bingley to be able to climb to the Cassis family by virtue of the distant blood relationship.

It's a pity that people's hearts are not good enough. Even though Mrs. Cassis was kind and acquiesced to her marriage proposal, Mrs. Bingley wanted more. She wanted a closer relationship and more benefits.After making Mrs. Cassis' impertinent request to introduce Miss Bingley into the circle, Mrs. Cassis finally grew impatient.Mrs. Bingley, who had sent greetings many times but got nowhere, chose to come uninvited rudely.

But what can this change?But it makes people more contemptuous and annoying.

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The age when Ann and Luisa entered the social circle was getting closer and closer. On weekdays, the letters between the two little girls continued, and their relationship became much deeper.As for Miss Bingley, she seemed to have squeezed into the upper class circle through other means, but this was no longer what Louisa and the others wanted to know.

For Luisa, the biggest challenge may be the butler.

A noble, especially an ancient noble, her income comes from various rewards, hundreds of years of operation, and the wealth contributed by the land she owns.However, when capitalism hits and primitive capital accumulates, the gentry class gradually eyes the status of the nobility, and even those who get rich overnight jump into the upper class and are sought after by everyone.

And Louisa faced such a dilemma.

Although Mrs Brooke loved Louisa, she was not doting.The current situation of the Brooke family was clearly laid out in front of Luisa. Listening to Mrs. Brooke reading the letters and account books sent by the client, Louisa was a little depressed to find that the shrinking speed of those properties was almost faster than that of Mr. The speed at which he was defeated in his previous life was just as fast, making it almost impossible for people to deal with it.The only good thing is that a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Even if they are defeated, the situation of the Brooke family is not so poor that people can step on it casually.

Of course, those shrinking industries do not include tea. Chinese tea has been very popular in recent years, and tea can be said to be a huge profit.

Sighing, Luisa said in amazement, "It would be great if we could sell more tea."

However, Mrs. Brook disagreed. She straightened her back and looked at Luisa seriously, with unprecedented seriousness in her eyes: "Luisa, business is not our foundation, no matter how much profit and temptation it has. The profit of tea It's impressive, but have you ever thought about the restrictions on the export of Chinese tea, maritime risks, import taxes, everything is a risk. Although I don't like those upstarts, I have to admit that they have huge ambitions It's admirable."

Louisa frowned when she thought of her friend Ann's evaluation of those businessmen.

"Why are nobles nobles?" Mrs. Brook said in a questioning manner.

Luisa was silent for a while: "Because of blood? Wealth? Or, because of pride?"

"Land, Louisa." Mrs. Brook's reverent voice sounded, "the land is everything to us. The land separates the nobles, upstarts, commoners, and squires. With land, we have roots. No Those who own a lot of money with land, we call them nouveau riche. With land, they can knock on the door of high society. Luisa, you should understand what land means to us."

Such talk was new to Luisa.The experience of her previous life told her that the land is the root of farmers, wealth is the stepping stone to the upper class, and blood determines your status.But Mrs. Brook's words made her open up a new world as novel.

"The land breeds gold." Mrs. Brook smiled, her plump face seemed to be shining, "Even though business can bring us money, what the land brings us is glory and endless wealth."

"It's a strange phenomenon. Obviously we need wealth, but we despise money." Luisa sighed and looked straight at Mrs. Brooke, "Mom, I'm about to enter the social circle, what kind of person should I find?" Where are the men?"

Mrs. Brook looked at her daughter.She is already so tall, although she is a bit thin, she has a well-proportioned figure, her skin is white and clear, the clothes made of cotton are decorated with lace, and the skirt is covered with beautiful embroidery. The elegant clothes outline a youthful and slim figure , the neck is decorated with a Chinese silk scarf embroidered with golden dragons, and a pair of little white rabbits are almost eager to try out from the corset. With a shy girlish style, the small and straight nose is cute and cute. The most wonderful thing is that small mouth, even when it is slightly closed, it is slightly upturned. She is a delicious and young beauty.

She touched Luisa's eyes: "Louisa, your eyes are almost exactly the same as your father's, they are so deep black, so charming. Follow your feelings, Luisa, don't be deceived by sweet words, don't be deceived To be moved by sweet words, you just need to look into their eyes and feel their sincerity and hypocrisy. You are a beautiful and charming little lady, and you have the right to choose the husband-in-law you want. Miss Brook, when you become an adult, you will be the Countess, You deserve the best and will get the best."

"Mom, the daughter of the Brooke family will definitely get the best." Luisa smiled, raised her chin slightly, and her proud posture concealed her uneasy heart, the uneasiness about entering the social circle, and suddenly calmed down.The unknown always brings fear to capable people, but thinking about their original firm goal silently, everything seems not so scary.

The author has something to say: la la la, the next chapter is probably Luisa's first appearance! !

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Well, Happy Singles' Day~ I wish you all to take off your clothes as soon as possible~~ By the way, did you feel the strong resentment of Dandan when you saw the time when I posted the article...