aristocratic engagement

Anne handed over the finishing work to Mr. Smith, and took her on the return journey back to the Earl's Mansion.

Mr. Smith has been furious ever since he heard about the fire in Phoenix.He was born in a textile worker's family, and he knows very well that warehouses and workshops full of dust and flying catkins can easily cause explosions with just a little bit of fire—let him remember the price of this "common sense" deeply. A pair of father's legs.

Whether out of emotional anger or out of his responsibilities as Mr. Richter's manager, Mr. Smith couldn't help but act.

After Mr. Smith left the hotel, he came to Central Avenue in a flash.As soon as he stepped into the gate of the bank, Mr. Smith saw a well-dressed, young Mr. Alan Edgerton in front of the counter. He was talking to the teller, followed by a bloated middle-aged man dressed as a factory owner .

When the teller saw Mr. Smith, he immediately straightened up and saluted him.Smith nodded slightly. When he walked around from behind the counter, he faintly heard Mr. Edgerton and the middle-aged man discussing words such as "scrap", "old ship" and "Bergram" in a low voice, and couldn't help but look sideways.

Mr. Edgerton felt his gaze and raised his eyes to where the gaze came from.

Mr. Smith was slightly taken aback when he saw his face, and nodded to each other politely and distantly.

Mr. Allen Edgerton's face had a large bruise, and there was a hint of brown and black in the blood color, which greatly reduced his handsomeness.The tips of his hair curled unnaturally, making the usually shiny and delicate hair withered and rough.

It took only a second for Mr. Smith to think about it. After the fire and explosion, this Mr. Edgerton might also be an important role in the fire fighting, so he couldn't help feeling a little fond of him.

Such a young man who sacrifices his life and takes responsibility can be called a gentleman.

Anne stood beside the countess, quietly waiting for the arrival of the guests.

The servants had obeyed orders and waited at the intersection. As soon as they saw the guest's carriage, they would signal this way from a distance to give the masters of the Earl's Mansion time to prepare.

"Honey, you've been a little restless recently." Countess Fitzwilliam's gentle voice came from above her head, "Are you homesick?"

Annie didn't expect her to say that suddenly, she shook her head first, then reacted, nodded and said, "There are some, I've never been away from home for so long... I don't know how Mom is doing alone in Rosings Manor. "

"Catherine will never let herself be embarrassed." The Countess smiled slightly, "It's you, I guess, you have some troubles recently?"

Annie's pupils contracted suddenly, just for an instant.She raised her head, looked at the Countess' eyes smiling at her, and nodded calmly: "You are right, but when the wind is smooth, there are often some small twists and turns. Please rest assured, I am not Will be discouraged by it.”

The countess just looked at her fixedly, as if she could see all her secrets clearly through her eyes.After a while, Anne even felt a little cold sweat overflowing from her back. Finally, the Countess looked away at the servant's call.

In the distance, a simple and elegant carriage appeared at the corner of the street.

The countess's words were very soft, but piercing through the paper: "It's good that you know what you're doing. Your little troubles—as an aunt, I won't just sit idly by. However, there is an accident at the Phoenix factory, and no one will compare it to Richie. Mr. Te is even more worried."

Annie was in a cold sweat, wondering if she had seen through her double identity.

She followed the Countess' line of sight, and with the clatter of horseshoes, the carriage stopped in front of the gate of the Earl's Mansion.

Joyful laughter and shouts came from the door of the carriage. The moment the servant opened the door, the jingling of silver bells stopped suddenly.

Two similar and familiar faces appeared in front of Annie.

"I hope Mr. Richter is well. My dear, although you are one of the organizers of the Phoenix Club, you don't have to worry about him... But today's tea party is just right, and I will help you."

The Countess spoke quickly and her voice was very low, but her words made Anne half-hearted immediately.

Before Annie could think about it, the Bennet sisters came forward with polite smiles, and Qiqi performed a standard etiquette to the countess.

The skirts that the sisters were wearing were the good materials that they bought in Phoenix that day. Jane needless to say, her half-mature, half-green plump figure was wrapped in the silk satin dress exuding a low-key light, like a star The half-red and half-green apple exudes a delicate fragrance; while the dress on Liz's body is made of the gray-purple "slow-sellable item", but it is delicately touched without showing a trace of old-fashioned.Anne was very curious about who made this dress, and how cleverly used the color jumping ribbon and lace trim to save a dress that seemed to be incompatible with Leeds.

No, it's not even out of place at all.The gray-purple skirt, under the fitting pattern and exquisite design, made her look more calm and agile.

After greeting politely, Jane Bennet presented a gift box, which the Countess accepted.Annie noticed that Jane immediately breathed a sigh of relief, showing a shy and relieved smile.Liz immediately stepped forward and said some beautiful words. Hearing the countess nod repeatedly, her attitude became softer.

But the countess didn't show any expression other than arrogance and alienation on her face. Anne thought to herself, being a lady is really tiring, and the most important rule seems to be to make yourself a tool with an expressionless and calm face people.

"Miss Bennet is Anne's guest, my dear, you will receive your friends, I don't think you will refuse my proposal?" The countess looked away from the faces of the Bennet sisters , her tone has a rhythm unique to noble people.

"Of course, if you hadn't said so, Aunt, I would have done so."

Liz tiptoed excitedly, and Anne noticed that a corner of the manuscript paper seemed to be protruding from her cuff, and she tucked it back quietly.

After Anne greeted the Countess, she arranged for the Miss Bennets to come to the teahouse, and Jane immediately spotted the location behind a large vase.Liz and she have a heart-to-heart connection.

Anne thought to herself that the Bennet sisters are not pushy people, perhaps they have long wanted to keep a low profile among the ladies and ladies, which is in line with Mr. Bennet's style.In just a few short encounters with the family, Anne had already figured out their personalities.

Mr. Bennet is an old-fashioned squire, with some cold humor, especially likes to tease his sensitive wife, but he attaches great importance to his family.His regard for his daughters was as strict as any gentleman's for his sons, and it was for this reason that the older Miss Bennets possessed a kind of tact.

Jane is gentle and generous, her extraordinary appearance does not give her arrogance, but she often blushes because of various compliments.Perhaps because she is the oldest among the sisters, she is used to taking care of people and hiding her personality.

Liz is lively, intelligent, articulate, and has exceptionally bright eyes.Perhaps because of her young age, sometimes she can't grasp the line between jokes and offenses, and at this time, Jane will smooth things out at the right time.

The other three Miss Bennet have not yet grown up, and Anne has not had much contact with them, so Anne dare not draw conclusions lightly.But at least, for these two Miss Bennet, it can be said that they "treat each other differently", but they chatted surprisingly well.

After Annie spoke a few words with the two of them, Liz quietly stuffed a neatly folded letter paper into Annie's hand from under the table.Annie exchanged a tacit smile with her, and couldn't help laughing.

"You guys sit down first, I will ask the servant to bring some tea and desserts in advance." Annie put the letter in her waistband, stood up and walked outside, "I have to welcome other guests with the countess, please do the same. Don't be restrained."

After finishing speaking, she gave some instructions to Du Li beside her, and at the corner, she handed Liz's little secret to Du Li and took them upstairs, while she turned around and walked towards the gate.

The countess was welcoming the guests with an invariable smile on her face.

"Miss de Bourgh!" came a sudden cry from the crowd at last, causing several ladies and ladies to look back.

Annie paused, and nodded at the man unexpectedly: "Miss Slivan, good day."

This was the lady who boldly asked Mrs. Edgerton for an invitation to the Phoenix Club at her tea party.Annie and her exchanged a salute. At the same time, Annie found that the clothes on her were made of the latest Yunluo, which was particularly conspicuous in the crowd.

Annie's gaze swept across the faces of the ladies and ladies around her, showing jealousy, envy and disdain.Annie looked at Miss Slivan with piercing eyes, wondering if she knew that she had become a thorn in the eyes of the people around her?Maybe she knows, but is she also enjoying being such a unique spotlight?

"Miss Slivan, it seems that you have got your wish." A lady who was very close to Anne said angrily, "You are so enviable, Mrs. Edgerton is so generous and introduced you early on. I am a member of the Phoenix. But we are unlucky, I can wear new clothes in time to attend the tea party of Countess Fitzwilliam, who would have thought that I would be told that the warehouse in Phoenix suddenly caught fire and exploded!"

"It's just..."

"Really, we don't even have new clothes to wear, and I can't even wear a new dress to the coming-of-age prom!"

The ladies immediately exploded like a pot, complaining from left to right.

"It's just a dress, it's not worth your noise." The countess frowned in displeasure, and Yingying and Yanyan immediately fell silent, looked at each other, and pouted angrily.

Seeing this, the Countess waited for a while, then smoothed things over a few words, and greeted the ladies and ladies to walk towards the door one by one.The servants greeted them inside early and guided them to the tea hall.

But Miss Slivan did not move for a long time, and soon, there were only Anne and her left in front of the door.

"Miss Slivan, is there anything else you want to tell me?" Anne finally spoke mercifully after she gave herself the umpteenth look.

"Miss de Bourgh." Miss Slivan swallowed and muttered a few words, as if to embolden herself, "I'm not a person who likes to beat around the bush, I want to ask you, are you and Mr. Edgerton Very friendly?"

"Mr. Edgerton? You said..." Annie tilted her head, unable to answer for a while.In fact, there are at least three others who can be called Mr. Edgerton.

"Edward has nothing to do with her!" An angry shout came from behind, and Anne turned around in astonishment, only to see the domineering Mrs. Edgerton striding forward with her skirt in her hands, with the air of a female eagle protecting her cub.

The author has something to say: It is too difficult to find a job... I am so tired every day, the high-speed trains go one after another, and it is not over yet.

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