The Happy Life of a Duchess

Adele swears that she has no habit of eavesdropping on corners, but the voices of the housekeeper, Mrs. Armand Rudder and the Duke did not hide too much. Maybe the previous conversation was not so pleasant, and Mrs. Rudder's voice Involuntarily, she improved a little, and Adele could hear more clearly.

She stopped in her tracks, looked at Jenny who was beside her with a face that didn't know whether to move forward or back, and simply gave her a step down: "You go to the kitchen first, let me bring you a dessert."

"Okay!" Jenny smiled, turned around and left without hesitation.

It can be seen that this is a clever girl, and she doesn't have the idea of ​​wanting to get in touch with some secrets when she first arrives.

Adele hesitated between moving forward and backing away, but still stood still.

"My lord, do you really intend to let such a courtesan live in the streets of Provence?!"

"This is disrespectful to all the nobles living in this street, to our Juradi family, to our Bailu Manor, and to my poor lady... I implore you, reconsider your decision!"

Mrs. Lude is rarely so emotional. She is a person who has special requirements for etiquette, but at the same time, she usually does not interfere with Mr. Duke, the highest decision-maker.

At that time, Mary was waiting for her to wash and change her clothes. Seeing that she was so sad, the opportunity to express it consciously came, so she expressed some worries——

This is also reasonable. There is no girl in this era who does not worry about her marriage.

Adele didn't know the situation before - if the current young lady learned the truth, she would have been well-bred if she didn't directly make a scene.

Anyone who encounters such a situation that will ruin the in-laws will not be reconciled. For a woman, it is tantamount to being killed for the rest of her life.

Adele doesn't know exactly how influential Mary is in the Duke's Mansion. Although judging from the situation on the first day of her return, her popularity may not be very good, but she obviously has her own ability to serve here for so long .

Of course, Adele guessed that she left in a hurry last night, and she might have complained to someone, but Adele didn't expect such an effect.

Mrs. Lude actually came to the door shortly after the Duke's father woke up the next day, and asked about this matter again in person.

Adele originally thought that she would delay for a few more days to find a suitable time. No wonder Mary comforted her incomprehensibly this morning. What she said meant "don't worry about that woman", and she didn't know Did you find someone to tease you again?

"Ah...this..."

Mr. Duke hesitated for a while before speaking slowly.

"I originally thought that my Adele would not come back, and looking for that girl was just a matter of thinking. She really looks like my Adele, and she is also educated, but she still lacks some education... cannot teach..."

"Mr. Duke!" Mrs. Lude raised her voice involuntarily, then quickly suppressed it and said something.

"Okay, okay, I get it," he sighed a bit in his voice, "I didn't think it through properly..."

"But since the things I promised before are not good, just let her see Adele. It's okay to stay here for a few days like Alexander. I will arrange for her to live outside later. Just buy her another apartment."

"It's for my daughter..." He paused, as if he had finally made up his mind.

"No matter what, Adele's marriage cannot be delayed. It will be the spring social season soon... Just think of finding a female companion for Adele."

"Miss's female companion... To put it bluntly, it should be at the level of Miss Biao."

"Amande, Mariana is now the wife of the Angli family, and Adele has no unmarried sisters of the same age."

"It's the ones with lower status, Jenny and her like, at least they are innocent..."

Adele didn't continue to listen to the following words.

I can't say what kind of mood it is, just a little bit of emotion.

To be honest, everyone has their own standpoint, and it's not easy for anyone...

When Adele arrived in the living room, she found her brother sitting on the sofa reading a book.

"Huh." She was a little surprised, but didn't say anything.

"Sister." He looked up, as if hesitating to leave here.

Of course he knows that many people here don't like him, but for this sister——

"Want to have afternoon tea together?"

Adele asked casually.

He stood up, still holding the somewhat thick book in his hands, and he seemed to have changed into a brand new set of clothes, but it was a little too big, at least he looked a little loose in it.

But Adele can also understand that the clothes are probably going to be taken to his boarding school. The little boy may grow fast again in a year or so, at least he should grow some flesh. It's good to be young, and the tailor who arranged to make clothes for him doesn't seem to care too much.

"I..." He faltered a bit, holding the book a little bit reluctantly.

It was only then that Adele noticed that the book in his hand seemed to be on the small bookshelf in the living room. He was probably not allowed to borrow it and take it back to his room to read. He could only read it here—probably because he was an illegitimate child.

"It's okay, you can just read the book."

Adele waved her hand, expressing that she didn't mind, and only asked the butler to arrange for the afternoon tea to be delivered.

Right now, she hasn't formally stepped into the social circle, and without her mother or sister-in-law or sister taking her with her, she naturally has no way to invite people to play.

But drinking afternoon tea alone is also a special taste, and now there is an extra child.

Although Alexander's attitude towards her was a bit hostile, she thought that she should be more jealous, and she didn't have any bad intentions.

That being the case, it would be better to be able to get along peacefully. She doesn't have much experience with children, but it's good that he quietly doesn't disturb her.

When the sweetness of the desserts wafted over, the children's thoughts on reading were obviously lost.

He sneaked glances at her a few times, and swallowed uncontrollably, his stomach seemed to be growling.

Adele signaled the maid to pour him a cup of black tea and a macaron, and he suddenly looked up from the book to her.

After making sure she wasn't looking at him, she wiped her hands with a handkerchief, wanted to pick it up to eat, hesitated for a while, then put it down, then quietly and carefully picked up the small silver spoon, poked a small piece and stuffed it into her mouth , showing a contented smile.

Adele pretended that she didn't see his little movements, and felt a little funny in her heart, only thinking that he seemed a bit like a duke's father.

Originally, she was going to listen to the housekeeper's report on the management of the manor and her future course plans in the afternoon, but considering that the children were studying, she simply asked someone to send her a book or two.

When the maid picked up a few copies and handed them over, she picked up the last one, and was amused, it turned out to be the first volume of the script of "Henry III and His Court".

While she felt amused, she also had a strange sense of absurdity.

But the book was already at hand. Now that she had opened the pages, Adele was not picky, so she just read it.

For a while, the only sounds in the living room were the sound of two people turning the pages of a book and the occasional servant refilling tea and snacks.

It wasn't until the afternoon tea time was over that the children came over awkwardly with books in their hands.

"Thank you, thank you." He stumbled, obviously well-intentioned, but he still looked fierce, his wolf eyes were still so fierce, but the awkwardness on his face was also distinct, the two intertwined, only made her feel Very fun.

"Aren't you quarreling with me?"

Adele deliberately teased him.

"no!"

He immediately retorted.

His personal maid hesitated to speak, but dared not intervene.

"Really?" Adele asked back. "It means we can get along, right?"

"..."

He was silent for a long time, and just when she thought he would not answer, he made a soft nasal sound.

"Ah."

"Huh?" She deliberately retorted, and then said with a smile.

"That is to say, you originally planned to do something?"

Adele saw him blushing a little bit visibly.

Originally, Alexander was not a fair-skinned little boy that fit the current aesthetics. He was thin, malnourished, and had injuries on his face, which was one of the reasons why he looked extraordinarily fierce.

"No, no more." He looked at the sky but not at her.

Adele didn't answer right away, but made him even more flustered, like a balloon that had been poked.

"You...you won't faint, will you?" He suddenly realized and turned to stare at her.

"Why?" Adele was surprised, put a bookmark on it, and closed the book in her hand.

"Penny said you get sick easily, so let me not make you angry..." His voice became softer, and it took Adele a while to realize that Penny was his personal maid.

"Fortunately, we are getting along very happily now, and I am not angry, nor will I faint."

Adele smiled, she didn't mean to be angry with a child, and she didn't intend to care about it.

"I hope we can get along well in the future."

Alexander stared at the white, tender and beautiful hand in front of his eyes, which seemed to be the hand of the young lady who had been pampered. After a long silence, he quietly wiped the hand on the leg of his trousers, thinking that there was no trace, and stretched out to shake it.

There was still a bit of seriousness on the stubborn little face, and the wound at the corner of his mouth seemed to be a little more obvious because of his pursing his lips.

The author has something to say:

In 1829, the script "Henry III and His Court" came out, and the French theater circle applauded Alexandre Dumas's debut.Soon, the Paris Opera staged the play.Hugo and many Romantic writers went to the theater to watch it, and thought it was a big victory for the Romantics.The script describes the struggle, deceit, and conspiracy between the king and the reactionary nobles during the French Wars of Religion in the 16th century.French literary critics believe that the play "Henry III and His Court" is the best play in Dumas' life.

(The above is taken from Encyclopedia)