The gods crowned her [Famous Book]

The two discerning people here looked at each other, only Richard was noncommittal, and buried himself in eating his favorite strawberry mousse.

"Since you think so, then he must have advantages that we haven't discovered yet. No matter what, a brother can't say anything. After all, he is also an adult, and he walks his own way."

"You are such a good brother."

"Hey..." Richard thought of something, lifted his head from the mousse, "Speaking of which, don't you also have a younger sister? What's her name?"

"Alice, I remember I mentioned that."

"Sorry, I forgot about my bad memory." Richard smiled at him and apologized, "Alice is almost sixteen, she seems to be about the same age as my Ivy."

"Yes, father has been urging her to marry recently."

"It's similar to my family's situation. I wonder which family the Duke of Clarence has taken a fancy to?"

"My father has always planned to marry her into the family of the Duke of Kent, his friend for many years. He is currently arranging the dowry, and the marriage should be completed next year."

However, Ivy found that when Kevin talked about these things, there was something strange in his eyes. It seemed that there was something unspeakable, but it passed away.

Richard, a rough guy, didn't notice this detail, so he lowered his head and said, "I remember your father was very strict with you, and I wondered at that time that you are all independent adults, why do you still have so many restrictions?" .”

"I'm fine, it's just that Alice has worked too hard. Not only does she have to go to the last strictest boarding school in London, she just graduated last month, and she has lost a full fifteen pounds. She is even restricted from being a friend, and her father She is only allowed to associate with noble ladies."

It seems that there are quite a few parents in this society who are just as good as Anna.

Ivy sighed in her heart, and had to say sympathetically: "Then your mother must speak for you."

"My mother died when I was 17."

The atmosphere was suddenly cold, and no one spoke for a moment.

Richard poked her secretly, and Ivy shut her mouth angrily, knowing that she had made a slip of the tongue.

However, it was the person involved who broke the ice. Kevin looked at her and smiled: "But she was really good to us brothers and sisters when she was alive, and it is the only good memory we have in that cold family."

"Only such a beautiful mother can have such an excellent son as Mr." Ivy said politely.

"She is indeed a great woman, but it is a pity that I am not good enough to live up to her expectations. However, if the lady agrees, I can introduce Alice to you. I think Alice will be very happy to have such a virtuous friend like you, She's a nice girl."

Ivy nodded: "It's my great honor."

"She often likes to read some gothic novels, and her mind is full of fantasy. If you don't mind, you can have a chat with her."

Gothic novels were very popular at that time. There would be some knights who saved the lady, and the handsome robber who robbed the rich and gave to the poor fell in love with the Marysu plot of the daughter of a gentleman and aristocrat. Horror and suspense were the mainstream, and many young ladies were extremely sought after.

When he said that, Ivy thought his sister was very interesting, and it was really not easy to keep such a girly heart in such a cold family.

He was talking about his lovely sister here, when suddenly Rachel shouted overjoyed at the door: "Master, Master, Miss, great news is here!"

It should be too excited, this old servant can't even speak clearly, his red carrot nose is trembling, Richard is really worried for her: "What's the matter?"

"Oh... oh..."

"What?"

Although Rachel was panting and leaning on the wall to breathe slowly, Ivy knew who was coming at the first word.

Rachel then yelled: "Prince, Prince August is here to visit!"

"Prince?" Although Richard was pleasantly surprised, he was even more puzzled. "Does our family have any relationship with the royal family?"

At this time, Kevin stood up from the chair, bowed in a gentlemanly way, put on his hat, and looked at the two brothers and sisters: "Since the prince is visiting, I will take my leave first, and I will trouble you next time."

"Don't, don't..." Richard quickly stopped him and forced him to sit down, "We're going to the theater together tonight, you might as well sit a little longer, it's not like George III came personally."

When August came in under Rachel's gracious reception, Ivy found that he seemed to have thought about dressing up.

He wore a bronzing tuxedo with delicate lace decorations on the neckline, and his blond hair was done smoothly. He looked noble and elegant, which fit his status as a prince.

Richard asked him to sit down, and Ivy saw a gold box in his hand.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Mornington, Miss Mornington. Mr. Clarence is here."

August said hello politely as usual, his voice is soft and pleasant, there must be many girls out there who are fascinated by him.

The Mornington family has been in decline for less than half a century. Richard really didn't know how to receive such a big distinguished guest.

Fortunately, there was Rachel who served tea and poured water to ensure that there was no lack of etiquette, so that the embarrassment of being a guest for the first time was resolved.

"Mr. Mornington, you probably haven't met me, but I'm lucky enough to know your brother and sister."

August's smile was very modest, and he didn't have the airs of a prince at all. Instead, he was like a calm lake, making it easy for people to get close to him.

Richard replied: "You should have met your younger brother and younger sister at the ball at Wilburton's house yesterday. It was their honor."

"Yes..." August nodded and glanced around, "Why don't you see Brother Ling?"

"Arthur went to school this morning to make up a make-up exam, and he failed one of his subjects."

"It doesn't matter. Everyone fails the exam. Last year, I was also rejected. My father was furious and punished me to stand in a dark room for a whole day."

"So my mother is also very angry..." Richard showed a regretful expression, and echoed, "Arthur was also fined by his mother for next month's living expenses. After all, all parents are very concerned about their children's future. , it seems that our beloved His Majesty the King is no exception."

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Ivy watched Richard's performance coldly, and Rachel who was standing next to her bent her waist lower than the back of the chair, lest the prince in front of her could not see her humility.

August smiled, drank his lipstick tea and changed the subject: "Mr. Mornington is serving in the Artillery Battalion?"

"Yes, I'm a captain. I'm on vacation these few days, so I have time to spend time with my younger siblings at home."

"It seems that Mrs. Mornington is good at teaching her children. You brothers and sisters are all so good."

At this time, he finally brought the topic to Ivy, raised the corners of his lips and smiled, "Sister Ling was the most glamorous lady at the ball yesterday, I dare say that there is no other girl in London who is as talented as she is beautiful. Comparable to her."

Being blown by such a rainbow fart, Ivy was flattered and embarrassed, and just at this moment, I heard a sneering laughter not far away. Kevin seemed to be watching this scene with great interest, and was thinking Watching with a relaxed expression.

Presumably this is more interesting than the Shakespeare play he will watch tonight.

She murmured in her heart that the gold-encrusted box suddenly appeared in her hand, and when she opened it subconsciously, she found that it was extremely beautifully packaged, even wrapped in layers of silk and satin, and in the end it was her own that deliberately dropped it there. Pink dancing shoes.

In fact, these were all expected, but she still pretended to be surprised and looked up at August, and heard him say with a smile: "My respected Miss Mornington, these are the dancing shoes you missed yesterday, please allow me I will return the jade to Zhao."

His tone is very gentle, like cotton soaked in water, coupled with his lovely golden curly hair, it looks attractive.

It's just that his demeanor when talking to Ivy is a bit flattering, which even Richard noticed.

"Please ask the prince to come to the door in person. My family deserves it." He rushed to speak before his sister spoke, "My Ivy has always acted recklessly. I am very sorry for disturbing the prince's business."

"I think returning the shoes is the right thing to do. Miss Ivy can't lose such beautiful dancing shoes."

As soon as the "Ivy" came out, from the corner of Ivy's eyes, I caught a glimpse of Kevin who was clearly chuckling. His eyes were a little unpredictable. It was hard to say what attitude he used to look at this scene now.

Seeing the prince calling his younger sister by name, Richard complained a little inwardly, and heard his sister's neither humble nor overbearing voice: "Thank you, Prince."

Her answer was very succinct, and there were no extra words except expressing thanks. Rachel, who was a bystander, was so anxious that she couldn't speak, and she couldn't go up and give pointers in person. In her heart, teach her how to communicate with the prince in the correct way.Instead of being so lukewarm, neither salty nor bland, making myself feel anxious.

Seeing Ivy's lazy look, August couldn't continue talking about this topic, so he could only move to the tea in his hand: "This tea must be very precious."

"Our mother is keen on tasting tea, so she will buy some better types of Chinese tea." Richard said.

"Mrs. Mornington's taste is really elegant. My queen mother also likes to collect Chinese porcelain, especially the variety called enamel."

"Our family has never seen such exquisite porcelain, and maybe only the royal family can afford it."

"If sir and miss are willing to honor you, I sincerely invite you to come to Buckingham Palace as guests. There are many collections in the palace that are not inferior to the Louvre."

Richard and Ivy glanced at each other.

"Since the prince has kindly invited you, I will definitely visit someday." Richard said vaguely, "It's just that I will continue to serve in the artillery battalion soon, and I'm afraid it will take some time."

A disappointed expression was evident on August's face, but he quickly recovered his politeness: "That's what I'm looking forward to."

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