[Comprehensive] The daily life of Miss Downton Fourth

Downstairs in Grantham's old mansion was busy with people coming and going. Daisy, who was temporarily dropped from Downton Abbey for the first time to help, was dragged to work before she had time to say hello to Mrs. Patmore. up.

She shuttled through the slightly cramped kitchen with a basin bigger than her face, "Didn't they all go to the ladies' ball, why are we so busy, and who are these dishes going to eat."

Mrs. Patmore's round face was flushed due to excessive exercise, and she took the time to stare at Daisy: "I won't give you food after all, the movements of your hands are quicker."

Anna, who was holding Mary's clothes, also heard Daisy's childish words, and she stopped there.It seems that he thought of the scene where he followed Miss Mary to the London ladies' ball for the first time.

"We will be so busy at every ladies' ball, but Miss Cynthia is the last one. It's good to come to London to gain knowledge, isn't it?"

Daisy looked at the never-ending work in her hands, and really didn't think there was anything good about it. She felt that she was trapped downstairs, so what could she see?

The little cook downstairs was complaining about herself, and Cynthia upstairs was not in the mood to see the king face to face.

She took the white fur cape from Gwen, just in time to see the excited expression on Gwen's face.

"Miss, are you not excited? You are going to see the royal family soon."

Cynthia adjusted the white veil she had just worn in front of the mirror, and laughed after hearing Gwen's words.

"My 18th birthday has passed long ago, and meeting the king today is just a tradition."

And when it comes to the royal family, Cynthia's mind is full of the Duke of Windsor who "give up the country for the beauty", and Queen Elizabeth II who will wait the longest in the future.

As for the Duke of Windsor, he does not have this title yet. After all, the entire royal family was officially renamed the Windsor Dynasty only during World War I.As the second king after changing his name, the current Prince of Wales has had a wonderful life, providing countless materials for various gossip tabloids.

First, he abdicated because he insisted on marrying the twice-divorced Mrs. Simpson, and later he was rumored to have a good relationship with the Nazis.

But that all happened later, and the young Prince of Wales still has a sense of responsibility as an heir.During World War I, he also expressed his desire to go to the front and fight alongside the soldiers.It's a pity that the government does not allow him to do this, they have to think about the safety of the heirs.After all, he is not the heir of an ordinary family, but the successor of the entire British Empire.

Cynthia was frustrated that she was about to face endless banquets, but there were still things that made her happy these days.

Her grandmother and uncle came to England.Martha's character has always said something, and after her daughter got married, she didn't hide her character in front of other British people.

When Cynthia got dressed and came down the stairs, there was not a prince waiting to shake her hand, but Robert in a red military uniform.He wanted to go to Buckingham Palace with them, but he would not sit in the same car, and he would be separated from them soon after entering it.

Cora looked at her daughter who was walking towards her, and said lovingly, "It's perfect, this dress is beautiful."

A long white dress that does not drag on the ground, this is to prevent inconvenience when curtseying.The one on Cynthia is a small v-neck, with a piece of lace next to the neckline, and other decorations are only a long necklace of white pearls.

Cynthia's pale blonde short hair was carefully rolled, and then pressed under the white veil and gauze flowers.She has grown taller, and her facial features have also grown. Two years ago, she might have looked like a child, but now she doesn't look like one at all.Her creamy complexion made Cynthia's blue eyes seem to sparkle.

Cora suddenly felt that if Cynthia's glass was empty at a dinner party, there would be a bunch of men rushing to offer her a glass.

"Then let's go."

Cora and Cynthia got into the car, and the two cars drove out of the London streets, joined other cars and drove slowly towards Buckingham Palace.There were some spectators on both sides of the road, and people from the newspaper office squeezed in the front to take pictures of this moment with cameras.

A royal ball gimmick is always welcome, and Cynthia looked away, her hands in long white gloves resting on her knees.

After entering Buckingham Palace, it was a constant waiting process. All the girls who came of age this year were brought by the elders to meet the king.The waiters called one in according to the names on the paper, and they arrived when Cynthia's feet were almost numb.

Cora tilted her head and gave her an encouraging smile, and Cynthia walked up to the king and performed a standard curtsy, and then the queen.The two of them sat on high chairs, and the queen looked serious and never spoke.

"Well, I remember your sister came last year."

How could the king, who is busy with everything, remember this, and the number of people who come to see him every year is only a lot.All of them were reminded by the secretary behind them, and they always had to chat with the people they met, after all, most of their parents were supporters of the royal family.

"Yes, my lord. She is a year older than me."

Queen Mary nodded routinely, and the waiter standing next to her called the next person by name.Cora took Cynthia and left from the other side of the passage. Robert was waiting for them there. When he saw Cora walking past, he immediately stood beside her.

Cynthia looked at the parents who were talking to themselves, and a string of ellipses floated in her heart. Was she ignored by Robert?

Fortunately, she had other family members, and Cynthia turned to look at Harold, expecting her uncle to say something.Harold, who was caught off guard by the anticipation, was stuffing a snack into his mouth. He was surprisingly good at British food.

I have eaten a lot in the past few days, and my stomach looks bigger just because I can't eat.Cynthia was about to say something to him: Uncle, you are already bald, so don't get fatter.

"So can I see the king and them?"

The old lady turned her head and looked how could you ask such a question, "I don't want to come back, they won't attend the next ball. The royal family is not like the president of the United States, sir."

Harold curled his lips. It doesn't seem like, at least the president has the right to manage the country.

Cynthia could tell what he was thinking at a glance, and when he was about to change the subject, someone suddenly made a sound next to him.

"Sorry to interrupt your conversation, I just want to ask Miss Cynthia, has anyone booked your second dance?"

A man she had never seen before stood in front of Cynthia. He was also wearing a red military uniform. He was probably the second son of the family who had joined the army.

Cynthia's first dance was to dance with Robert by default, and the second dance was still undecided.

But before she could speak, Sherlock came out from behind the man, "I think I'm the lucky one, maybe you can be in the fourth dance, if Miss Cynthia doesn't feel tired by then."

After being freshly groomed, my hair, which is rarely waxed, is much more refreshed.

Cynthia approached him and whispered, "You're at least five years younger without pomade."

In fact, Sherlock doesn't really care about hairstyles. He may not even have time to cut his hair when he's busy. He only grooms himself on special occasions, such as now.

The girlfriend's ridicule calmed Sherlock's violent radar when he saw his rival just now.He was very winky today, and the first thing he said to Cynthia was praise.

"You look beautiful today, I can see them coming over and asking you to dance. But if you want to know, I can tell all the secrets about them, such as the one who just left, the strong smell of perfume on his body is In order to cover up a little problem."

"Thank you for your compliment, you are not like you today, Sherlock. Why do I feel that you are a little nervous."

Cynthia took a glass of champagne from the passing waiter and took a sip to quench her thirst.After carefully tasting it, she unexpectedly found it quite delicious, so she eagerly took another cup.

Sherlock took it very quickly from Cynthia's hand just as she was about to drink her second cup.

Cynthia protested dissatisfiedly: "Hey, I think I have the right to drink."

"Don't forget that last time you slept three hours at John's wedding, and I don't want to wait until you're too drunk to introduce me to your parents."

After Sherlock finished speaking, he took a deep breath, and his eyes wandered to Robert and Cora from time to time.This was not the first time he had seen them, and it was not too difficult to analyze their personalities and preferences, but Sherlock was still nervous.

Cynthia almost dropped the dessert on the clip, "I think Robert and the others already know you, so it doesn't seem necessary to introduce you again."

Of course it is necessary!These words were clearly written on Sherlock's face, and he hung up because of Cynthia's long face.

"Admitting my identity to my family is a very important thing, because I will face constant rivals in the next few months. I need a status to ensure that I will always be your second dance partner, Of course, it will also be the first dance after marriage."

Cynthia never wanted to hide anything from her family, but she felt that the occasion was inappropriate.I'm afraid Robert had never considered that one day his good friend Mr. Holmes would become his son-in-law, and it would be too abrupt to say it now.

There is also marriage and so on, please let her do it, it is too early to talk about marriage.Let alone her older sisters, they don't have any serious boyfriends now, so what's the matter with the youngest bringing her boyfriend to see her family first.

"Well, it doesn't have to be today, Sherlock. Maybe wait until tomorrow, how about we talk about it in Grantham's old house? My family is also complete, and Robert also has time to buffer."

Sherlock turned his head abruptly, and looked at Cynthia with the look of a heartbroken man.Cynthia's scalp was numb, and she began to wonder if she had done something outrageous.

"It's a very dangerous omen, Cynthia. You don't want to introduce me to your family?"

Cynthia opened her mouth, at least at this moment.

The old lady wearing a dignified dress suddenly appeared: "If she doesn't want to introduce, how about I introduce you? This..."

"Sherlock Holmes, old Lady Grantham."

Facing the grandmother who interrupted suddenly, Cynthia really felt a bit of a headache.

The old lady also said very humorously: "Cynthia, our surname is not Capulet, will we tear you apart?"

Cynthia sighed in her heart, she was not worried about this.No matter what she thought, the development of the matter could not be stopped, and it would be better for her to say it herself if the old lady introduced it.

The keen Cora noticed the man next to her daughter immediately, and she pulled Robert without any trace.Signaling him to look at the three people who came over, Robert said to the person next to him that we will talk next time, and turned around to see that Sherlock hadn't waited for him to greet him among friends.

His fourth daughter said: "Dad, this is Sherlock, he is my boyfriend."

Robert's neck stiffened for a moment, and he looked at Cynthia and then at Sherlock in disbelief. Are these two serious about being together?