Good-looking, not allowed to farm

(One)

Mrs. Helena felt that this young man who called himself Louis was a very different person.

In this era, men often like to pursue those famous actresses hard, send them flowers, jewelry, and clothes, and usually pretend to be polite when they meet, say some flattering words, and put on a pretty face. Respect them the way they are.

But in reality, these are illusions.

Mrs. Helena has experienced too many ups and downs in the world, and through these suffering experiences early on, she learned the skills of observing words and emotions.

Therefore, no matter what kind of sweet words those men said, she can still see the hypocrisy and indifference hidden inside through the gorgeous appearance that looks like flowers and brocades.

"They look down on me from the bottom of their hearts."

She sometimes finds it very funny: "They don't even believe that I have read books, and they don't like to listen to my poetry. Whenever I express my opinions, they just smile and don't speak... But if one day, I deliberately put those When all the poems were read wrong, they would laugh happily and come to correct me with a cheerful attitude..."

Louis, however, was different.

This kid looks at everyone the same way.

Regardless of gender, regardless of occupation, regardless of class, regardless of status, in his eyes, everyone seems to be stripped of their superficial packaging and exist only as a 'one person'.

How incredible.

How can there be such a person in the world?Even the gods can't treat everyone equally, can they?

To this end, Helena tentatively chatted about poetry.

Again unexpectedly, the young man who called himself Louis readily admitted his ignorance: "I was born in the country, ma'am. I'm sorry, but I've never read the poems you're talking about. But if you don't mind my stupidity, I I'd rather learn it."

As a woman, and as an actress who needs to be in the limelight.

Almost all the time, we must silently bear the double discrimination from society.

Therefore, it was the first time in Helena's life that she received such peaceful treatment, and it was also the first time that she met someone who didn't care about her gender and occupation and asked her for advice.

"He may just be young and hasn't learned the unspoken rules of this society." She said to herself.

But for whatever reason.

At least now he is sincere and likable.

Helena couldn't help but gaze tenderly at the young man's bright eyes, and saw herself through his clear pupils. That was her real self; a self who had lived in hardship but still had hope in her heart.

Many years ago, she didn't know many words, but she already liked to hold her young son and teach him to read some simple poems.

Only later...

Lady Helena stopped the painful memory quickly.

that kid...

If that child was still alive, he would be nine years old this year.

Perhaps it was because of thinking too much and having intense emotional ups and downs.

The madam lost her sense of propriety, and asked a question: "You don't look like a countryman at all, so why were you born in the country?"

Jamie felt helpless when he heard this, and thought, "You're mistaken, ma'am. If I hadn't had that series of misfortunes, I'd still be happily growing corn."

But on the surface, he still had to follow Louis Beckett's life experience, and replied half-truthfully: "I'm not afraid you will laugh at me. In fact, I have never met my parents since I was a child. This time I went to Wangcheng to find relatives."

Lady Helena was astonished.

Then, her expression softened, and there seemed to be more pity in her eyes.

"I love my son so much, but I can't keep him. But others have such a good son, but they just abandon him without cherishing... Fate, fate, why are you so unfair?"

While thinking sadly, the lady finally let go of her guard.

Then, as Jamie had requested, she chatted with him unabashedly about some of the literature and poetry of the world.

Jamie listened carefully, and quietly recited some of her words and opinions in his heart.

Although he doesn't know if it's useful to remember these things.

But just as Macomb said in the prison: "People should learn more while they are young. There is no harm in knowing more."

There is no telling when this knowledge will come in handy.

Besides, Lady Helena's story is quite interesting.

She has a wide range of knowledge. Although she is not as solid as Macomb in terms of basic theory, she does not seem to have received any orthodox education. She is more of a hobby and self-taught, so she is a bit partial.

However, because she has read many books, is good at connecting with reality, and has a unique perceptual perspective of women, when she tells it, it doesn't seem like she is talking about knowledge, but a small story in personal life. , don't have some fun in it.

Then, in the process of telling, Helena also mentioned "Marian".

"The story was once very famous."

She commented so simply: "Although I don't like the ending very much, it is indeed a good story."

But since I just remembered that Macomb taught himself to learn more...

Jamie suddenly remembered this familiar name, and from whom did he hear it.

Out of curiosity, he immediately asked Mrs. Helena about Marianne.

Mrs. Helena bent down directly, and took out a book from the suitcase next to her: "Here, this! Actually, this story has been published for many years, and the writing is beautiful and quite readable. Unfortunately, most people don't read it. How come I have read a book, and I don’t want to read it, I just watched a play in the theater..."

Jamie took the book and flipped through it for a while, and sure enough, he saw a few lines of familiar words:

[My name is Marianne... Oh, what a cold night! ]

He closed the book subconsciously, looked at the author's name on the cover, and when he almost thought he could see the name of 'Macomb', he found that the person written in the author's column was—Walter Huggins.

"Hudgens?"

Jamie read out unconsciously.

"Yes, the author is Lord Hudgens."

Helena sighed and said, "Who would have thought of that? An Earl actually wrote such a story!"

She stretched out her fingers, touched the pages of the book lightly, and continued with a complicated expression: "But it is indeed a false story written by nobles, a girl who is innocent and deceived by a man... I can't think of it anyway, the ending It turned out to be pretty good. Maybe... well, forget it, I'm too pessimistic."

Jamie then lowered his head, flipped through the book carefully, read a few paragraphs roughly, and then turned to the back to see the ending mentioned by Helena.

He vaguely guessed the general plot direction of the story.

To put it simply, the plot of this story is somewhat similar to the famous novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" in the previous world.

The innocent girl was deceived by the nobles, got pregnant out of wedlock, and was abandoned again... In this way, after the girl went through a lot of hardships, the nobles suddenly found her, sincerely repented, expressed their willingness to take responsibility, and wanted to take care of her, so he bought a house , gave her a home.

At the end of the book write:

[From then on, Marian no longer wanders. ]

only……

Jamie searched for a long time, but couldn't find the plot of their marriage.

Mrs. Helena also noticed his movement of turning the pages of the book, and couldn't help asking, "What are you looking for?"

Jamie told her what he thought.

Mrs. Helena looked at him in shock: "What, marry? That's a nobleman! How could he marry Marianne? It's impossible. He is willing to support her and give her a home, which is already a responsible performance." .”

Jamie looked at her equally in shock: "So, the ending is that Marian became the mistress of the nobleman? But you still tell me that this is a happy ending?"

Four eyes facing each other.

Once again, Jamie clearly felt the huge difference between his own concept and that of people in this world.

at the same time,

The blessed Viscount Blount is also on his way to the royal city.

However, due to the behavior of throwing money when Jamie escaped, he lost a lot this time.

The lack of finances will make it impossible for him to put on a magnanimous appearance in the following Wangcheng social season.

This also means that there are many high-level social occasions that he is not qualified to participate in.

Thinking of this bleak future...

He once wanted to go home and simply give up this year's social season.

However, the road is halfway there.

Moreover, a witty idea happened to come to mind abruptly and clearly...

Viscount Blount couldn't help thinking: "Well, maybe... I still have the possibility of showing off!"

So, he began to repeatedly recall the whole process of his kidnapping, recalling the beauty named 'Jessica', imagining the scene reported by the guards later' Jessica laughed, threw money, and fled in the chaos 'The magical sight of...

Then, he stroked his heart that was beating violently with one hand, and tightly held the old housekeeper's hand with the other, with a lovesick expression on his face, he said with infinite affection: "Oh, what should I do, housekeeper? I seem to be really I fell in love with that female bandit. Tell me again, how did she mention me when you traded ransom? Did she smile? Did her tone become soft when she pronounced my name?"

The old butler looked at him incredulously, and replied: "I don't know, I don't know, I didn't see it."

Then, he told me truthfully (not) truthfully: "She didn't smile, she wasn't gentle, she just told me, you're dead!"

Viscount Blunt choked for a moment: "Okay, I see, you can go out and do some work."

Looking at the back of the butler leaving without hesitation, he complained in his heart about the old man's incomprehensible style, and then continued to write in his mind [The handsome viscount unfortunately strayed into the thief's den, and the beautiful woman gave her life to save her. ]'s bloody drama.

At this moment, he still made up his mind to bring this legendary experience to Wangcheng's social season to give a special lecture and make a good hype. He must do:

Let everyone in Wangcheng know that there was once such a legendary woman named Jessica, who was deeply in love with him, and, together with him, performed a song of life and death that fell in love but could not get together in reality love song!

"At that time, even if I have no money in my pocket..."

Viscount Blount thought triumphantly: "In order to hear such a legendary story told by me personally, people will still rush to invite me to those gatherings."

Think of it...

He stood up abruptly, facing a mirror, and started the rehearsal in advance, with a tone of incomparable melancholy and grief, coupled with certain gestures: "Ah, Jessica, my love, my honey...why do I A nobleman, but what if you were a robber?"

The old butler just passed by the door and thoughtfully closed the door for him.

(two)

In the palace, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Dressel, is discussing with the king the issue of appropriating funds for the workhouse.

This minister is a veteran left by the former king, and he is barely one of the few good people in the court who care about the stability of the country.

It's a pity that he is old-fashioned by nature, rigid in thinking, and inflexible in actions. Although he has always been loyal to the king, he can never get the king's favor.

For example, now, King Richard has made an appointment with Mrs. Lauris for afternoon tea.

Everyone else noticed the king's impatience, and even if they had something to do, they pretended nothing to do and left.

Only Dressel, who is still here endlessly talking about political affairs.

With a serious face, he stood in front of the king.

Behind him, a clerk followed.

And the clerk was holding a pile of documents almost half a person's height in his hand.

Can imagine...

When King Richard, who was sloppy by nature, was devastated when he saw this terrible scene.

Therefore, when he heard the other party report that the poorhouse needed state funding, he took advantage of the topic and became annoyed: "Ah, hell! Everyone in this country opened their mouths at me, as if with my own efforts, It's the same as feeding them all. But what about themselves? Don't they do nothing all day? Why don't they work and earn money..."

"Your Majesty!" Dressel stopped the king's unreasonable complaints.

He said sternly: "Now is not the time to investigate the reasons, but to find ways to solve these problems first. At present, there are a large number of unemployed vagrants in the royal city. Living in a workhouse. It will be winter in a few months, but there are problems in the workhouse, whether it is heating or food. If we don’t control and guide them, this group of people is likely to become a royal city a major danger.”

"Damn it, then allocate funds! Allocate funds!" King Richard said bitterly.

"Then how much do you think is appropriate?" Dressel asked, and thoughtfully suggested a number.

However, the king frowned, compared with this figure, and directly cut off half of the amount: "...these are enough."

He murmured: "A group of lazybones who only know how to beg for food, the treatment doesn't have to be so good, as long as they don't starve to death."

Dressel opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something, but in the end, he gave up the rebuttal.

Then, he made another suggestion: "Your Majesty, in order to stabilize the hearts of the people, I think you should also find an opportunity to show your face, so that the people can feel at ease, knowing that the royal family still values ​​them and has not ignored them."

Richard was less than happy to go.

He thought about it for a while, and then shied away: "Then let the queen go, I think she is very free every day."

Considering that the queen can indeed represent the royal family.

Dressel had no choice but to nod again.

At this time, King Richard couldn't sit still at all.

Regardless of Dressel's expression of wanting to continue to say something, he stood up abruptly, hurriedly said, "Let's talk about something tomorrow", and ran away uncontrollably.

There was nothing Dressel could do about it.

He sighed deeply, frowned and left.

It's just that on the way out of the palace, this lord was full of worries and was very worried about the future of the country.

Coincidentally, Mrs. Lauris, who came to the palace to accompany His Majesty the King to have afternoon tea, also came.

One enters the palace and one exits the palace.

In a corridor of the palace, the two just ran into each other like this.

"Good afternoon, Mrs Dressel."

Mrs. Laureys greeted him warmly from a long distance away.

But it turned out that Minister Dressel had also written a letter to His Majesty the King because of the "king and queen's delay in consummating their marriage".

He did this entirely for the sake of the king, for the sake of this country, and he sincerely hoped to see the next generation of the royal family be born, and to see successors to the throne.

However, unexpected...

Mrs. Lauris, who has a bad heart and ambitions, has greatly increased her affection for him because of this incident!

The lady's brain circuit is very simple.

Her idea is - as long as you oppose the queen, we are good friends.

So, she took the initiative to greet her: "Oh, I was going to find you, but I didn't expect to meet you by such a coincidence."

In fact, Dressel was very displeased with such an unruly woman. Only because she was the king's mistress, she stood still patiently and listened to her. When she saw that she wanted to find herself, she asked a question: "I don't know what's the matter?"

Mrs. Lauris proudly showed off: "Your Majesty rewarded me a few days ago with a sapphire worth [-] pounds. It is extremely rare and precious. It looks so beautiful! But if I am the only one who appreciates it, it will be a bit of a shame." Live up to His Majesty's wishes."

"Therefore, I specially picked this weekend to hold a lively banquet for everyone to come and enjoy. I wonder if you and your wife can spare time..."

"No time!"

Dressel cut her invitation abruptly.

Because he was very angry and sad when he heard this passage: His Majesty clearly has money to buy some gems for his mistress, but he is so stingy and unwilling to spend a little more money for this country!

But as a courtier, there is no way to say this.

Dressel couldn't help but feel angry at Mrs. Laureys, and she couldn't understand her loose style, so she straightened her face and said in a lecturing tone: "I'm sorry, Ma'am."

"I don't think appreciating gems is a very important thing. According to me, if you really want to live up to His Majesty, you might as well change your past unruly style and do more good deeds."

"For example, buy less jewelry and donate more rice to the poor in our country who can't afford food. In this way, it can be regarded as a contribution to the country."

Mrs. Lauris had never been scolded like this since she was favored by the king.

so that...

It wasn't until Dressel hurried away with the clerk that she came back to her senses, looked around, and found that many servants in the palace had seen this scene, and felt that she had lost a lot of face. He spat: "Bah! I don't know what's good or what's wrong! Just wait, I'll make you look good sooner or later!"

At the same time, Jamie followed the small theater troupe, and after a long journey, finally arrived in Wangcheng.

Afterwards, at the kind invitation of Mrs. Helena.

He did not part ways with them immediately for the time being, but lived together in a hotel.

After the two parties opened their rooms and said goodbye to each other politely...

Jamie happily walked into the room that belonged to him.

At this time, there was finally no one around him.

No need to worry about who to deal with, who to guard against, who to be wary of...

He completely relaxed.

A substantial sense of security arises spontaneously.

Then, he sat comfortably on the bed and began to take stock of his belongings.

Cash first...

By a perfect coincidence, no more, no less, exactly two hundred pounds.

Before he went to prison, a fine of two hundred pounds was an astronomical figure for him.

But after going through so many things, he already felt that two hundred pounds was a little less.

Therefore, he regretted a little bit that he didn't save a little more for himself when he threw out the money that time.

But in such a dangerous situation at that time, he couldn't allow him to think too much, so this bit of regret was quickly thrown behind him.

Then, the silver armband with Louis Beckett's name engraved on it.

He put the armband in his hand and weighed it lightly: "It should be able to sell for some money, if I don't want this identity..."

But in fact, he had already made his decision when he claimed to be Louise Beckett to Mrs. Helena.

Jamie's identity, since he died in that prison fire, then...

Now, only the identity of Louis Beckett is the most suitable for him.

Thus.

The question at hand should be—do you want to recognize your relatives?

"By the way, and Macomb, he told me before that they have a stronghold here..."

Jamie thought hesitantly, "Am I still going to him and George?"

For the time being, he only wanted to live a peaceful life. After much deliberation, he decided to postpone the matter.

Then, he continued to think about recognizing relatives.

If you don't recognize your relatives, in fact, the risk is a little bit smaller.

But helpless.

Thinking of the inexplicable imprisonment before, thinking of George finally getting out of prison, but within a few days, he was locked back again...

Jamie's face was a little ugly.

If you can recognize your relatives...

God knows what kind of relatives this Louis has!

Thinking of this,

He hurriedly found the two letters.

One of them is a love letter, put it aside for now;

The one that really has clues to recognize relatives is another letter...

[This will be the last money I will send. ]

The sender simply wrote: [With that money, it is enough for you to raise this child. ]

Then, some euphemistic threats.

It means - although I don't care about this child anymore, I may not ask about it again in the future.But unless you can ensure that I never hear from him, once I know that you have not treated him kindly, you will be punished cruelly.

Jamie read the content roughly, and felt that the sender seemed to have a slight sense of responsibility for Louis.

Then, he lowered his head again, focusing on the inscription at the end - Mrs. Dressel.