The Happy Life of a Duchess

Fortunately, Mrs. Lu De also followed today.

Adele explained the matter clearly in a few words, but she didn't say who needed a doctor, that is, there was a risk.

Mrs. Lude is a smart person, and also a capable and excellent housekeeper. She just raised her eyebrows slightly, and then all her emotions have been restrained, she nodded calmly and followed suit.

Leo really didn't expect that Sophie Barry might still have one in her belly when she came over, and her dress today is definitely tied with a waist, I'm afraid it's still very tight, I can't even imagine .

She and her family were unprepared for this. If there are pregnant women or wives with children coming, they should make it clear in the reply that they have to make some arrangements in advance. Such a move is worthy Faux pas as far as offense.

Leo's complexion was not very good-looking, and Adele persuaded her with a smile before she eased her complexion.

After all, Sophie Barry's family still has a sense of presence in the political arena. Leo's father, Mr. Hugo, is one of the members of the House of Lords, and the current King of Orleans is very fancy to him. It was given to him by the king. In terms of political stance, her father also supports this His Majesty the king, who is one of the royalists.

They are all loyal people who serve His Majesty the King. Mr. Hugo will not care about those women's disputes. Out of political needs, it is impossible for him not to invite his colleagues in a certain sense. Since Mr. Barry is coming, why not Possibly without his own sister—

It was just a surprise that Mrs. Barry also came today.

This mistress, who has been living in the palace for a long time and rarely sees her, is actually very famous because she cuckolded her husband herself, or maybe she was arranged to seek glory. But after all, it was the first time that Adele really See.

She glanced curiously, and then had to deal with the next social interaction.

Adele is now more popular because of the newspapers. Although she established a newspaper, held a celebrity salon, or arranged her own factory, she might be attacked by some. Those who are jealous must have various reasons and reasons. There is no way to criticize her, but Adele also has to admit that she definitely benefits more.

Most people, especially the ladies who are a little bit clearer, know that this salon where many noble ladies and ladies participate, coupled with the fact that almost everyone talks about it and can say a few words, is the current trend in the circle. The trend of fashion——

Whoever falls behind will be ridiculed.

Adele was quickly surrounded by a circle of people, because the third time started, a wave of new members were absorbed, and newcomers need the approval of old members to join the salon. start with.

But in the end, it is not better than Adele, who is the organizer with higher prestige and reputation and the most right to speak.

When Mr. Duval came, the enthusiastic ladies and ladies dispersed.

Because it is summer, everyone is not very active. After all, it is hot, so they are happy to go out in the sun for a stroll. Some people have already gone out for vacation like her father and Mrs. Stan.

In this way, there are not many people still in summer, and there are not too many people who maintain stable activities and social interactions. It is not easy for everyone to hold too many activities. After all, the big social season is spring and autumn, and other small activities can be held. , but the scale is always not as good as the former.

It is rare that Ms. Leopoldina Hugo and Mr. Dante Fitch got engaged and held a relatively grand and grand engagement banquet. Everyone was willing to save face. At least Mr. Hugo's momentum is not bad now. Fame can.

Mr. Dante Fitch's family is rich, and the combination of the two is not surprising. It is a good marriage.

Although weather and other objective reasons make it impossible for everyone to move around as freely as before, it is undeniable that gossip is the unchanging nature of human beings.

Finally, such an incident happened again, and it was still a happy event. It can be said for about ten days and a half months.

But right now, the discerning ladies have discovered a bigger gossip.

The eyes of the ladies are very sharp, and they will look at the organizer of the ball and all the guests with all kinds of critical eyes.

They will share opinions with each other to evaluate the dress of a certain lady, especially for those unmarried ladies of the right age, this kind of look will be more, and for those who are themselves high-profile or famous Man, there is no end to this judging.

Adele also got used to it for a while before passively accepting this custom.

"It's strange, today is obviously Leo's engagement banquet, but everyone is still discussing other things."

Adele and Mr. Duval complained, and he raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he understood what she meant.

"I heard you made a suggestion?"

The ladies knew vaguely, and because many people talked too much, they had already distorted the original situation of the matter, so Adele was not sure.

"It's about taxation." Mr. Duval smiled and explained briefly, "Because of the disaster this year, the disaster in the northwest will have an impact on the overall grain production, and the grain harvest in Paris is also related to those, and this summer is quite hot. Yes, so I and the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposed to make some adjustments to this year’s taxation on agricultural and sideline products.”

"However, the specific adjustment is still under discussion. The increase or decrease of taxes is very important, and to a certain extent, it has something to do with His Majesty's money bag. Of course, it also concerns the interests of many big landlords, so this matter is quite troublesome. .”

Adele showed a worried expression when she heard the words. If it was because of the disaster that the income of farmers had been greatly reduced, it would be fine to adjust by relaxing a little tax. It sounds like a measure that benefits the country and the people.

But in fact, according to the current constitutional monarchy system, the king collects taxes except for his own land. If he distributes the land to some nobles, then he should directly collect money from those big landowners.

This involves the interests of a king and the interests of big landlords.

Mr. Duval's suggestion is intended to help some small landowners, farmers, and tenants to a certain extent, but in fact it may become a confrontational issue, and this policy can really help people in need How much is hard to say.

This must be a very complicated matter, mixed with many competing interests.

"It's okay, don't worry."

Mr. Duval smiled lightly, and he didn't seem to be bothered by this matter, but in fact, since his proposal was given, he has already received various voices, including many criticizing him, led by the king's faction.

They also hope to make more money for themselves and the king. Besides, there are many people who make a fortune in disasters, and there are even many capitalists who take advantage of disasters to increase prices and sell them.

They have given control methods as quickly as possible in the shortest time after the disaster came out, but it is not an easy task to maintain this kind of balance, and the opportunistic people still made a bloody one Pen, Mr. Duval has no position to accuse them of anything, although they have some resistance to his work and implementation.

However, because there was a famine before the Great Revolution, and there was a big problem with food, their kings did not dare to risk their own throne, so they could only use the power of the country to barely provide relief. They all turned a blind eye and pinched their noses to recognize it.

The overall consequences have not yet been brought about, and the disaster has been controlled to a certain extent. Although there are some refugees, it has been largely controlled.

Although the weather looks hot this summer, I heard that there is no special drought in several large grain-growing areas. However, the impact that has been caused before will still have some impact on the total income at the end of the year.

Duval is more aware that there is no permanent enemy, only permanent interests.

For example, those who had opposed his resolution before, seeing the possibility of reducing taxes, immediately stood by his side.

He has seen too many things where such positions are reversed at will, and even he himself is a little bit involuntary.

"It's really okay."

Seeing that Adele was still worried, he couldn't help shaking her hand.

If possible, he would rather hug her directly.

But in this public dance occasion, as engaged men and women, they should be more reserved first.

Adele glanced around, and everyone had already started dancing lively.

She didn't end up. As an engaged person, she didn't have to go down to join in the fun every time as before. This was also a change.

Even more so with Mr. Duvall.

He was not very keen on dancing, and he was always with Adele every time before. He himself was not like a young man who kept dancing with high energy all the time.

Many times, even when he was attending a dance party, he would hide in the chess and card entertainment room, play and chat or drink casually, and just survived.

"You know..." Adele pointedly glanced at a certain place on the dance floor, "...what's going on?"

"..." Mr. Duval looked along, and saw that Miss Barry was dancing with a man whom Adele was not familiar with before, and Mrs. Barry was dancing with another middle-aged man beside her. Mr. Li drank calmly, and his attention did not seem to be on the dance floor.

Adele frowned slightly, and after watching it for a long time, she realized where this wonderful sense of familiarity came from.

"Mr. Baker? The gentleman dancing with Miss Barry seems a bit unfamiliar, but he looks a bit like Mr. Baker...?"

"Perhaps you will soon find out."

Mr. Duval pointed.

"How fast is soon?"

Adele asked back with a smile, toasting with him.

Mr. Duval raised his red wine glass with a smile, and thought for a while:

"That depends on the gossip ability of the wives."

"But I think Mrs. Barry will not spare her lightly."

"..." Adele blinked, shocked by the huge amount of information in this sentence.

"You mean..." She showed a little hesitation.

"You know, even in-laws will have quarrels, especially families that are bound together by interests." He felt wrong after speaking, and quickly added, "Of course, we are together because we really love each other, and I don't I would do such a shameless thing, please believe in my character."

"I believed it very much..." Adele smiled, deliberately joking, "but you are so nervous, you have to make me doubt it."

"Well, it seems I must make it clear." Mr. Duval quite naturally begged for mercy from a young lady with a sly smile.