[comprehensive] superior skills

If Song Ci might have had some unspeakable regrets about Mrs. de Boer's behavior before the trip that day, by now she can't find any faults with this lady.

For if she hadn't had a meddling mother, where would she have met such an innocent and lovely girl as Tess Durbeyfield.

Thanks to Mistress Rosing's penetrating character, and of course the help of her most loyal supporter, Mr. Collins, it is revealed that the noble relative Tess's family wants to cling to is just a nameless, indecent man. The ugly truth of the hateful upstart.

I never thought that I could help the female benefactor to do such a meaningful thing. Not only did the honorable pastor provide an exquisite new material for his speech, but he also made up his mind to spend more More energy to complete the task of picking up leftovers and filling in vacancies in the county annals that was almost abandoned.

Naturally, this kind of behavior, which can be called groundless accusation and discrediting people, is bound to cause deep hatred between the de Boer family and the so-called d'Urberville family, which have never had any intersection, but the mistress of Rosings Garden But she will never take the resentment of an inferior person who is not even worthy to carry her shoes to heart.

Out of rather delicate sentiments, Mrs. de Boer, having appraised the old seal and silver spoon of the Durbeyfields, left the poor couple's eldest daughter in Rosings Gardens, with a salary of thirty pounds a year. Hire Tess for the lightest of jobs, tending beehives at the edge of the forest.

This decent job with twice the salary of an ordinary maid made the peddler Jack Durbeyfield very satisfied. Although he still can't forget the honor and wealth that can only be reproduced in his dreams, he doesn't mind working for him in the present day. Better arrangements for her daughter's salary, such as going to the tavern for a pint of beer every night to save the time of bragging about her ancestors.

Unlike her mother, who was half showing off and half being kind, Song Ci was really happy for this girl who almost went astray, and she just needed the company of a good girl who had no rules but was kind.

If Song Ci hadn't seen it with his own eyes, it would be really hard for Song Ci to believe that there are such innocent girls in the world. Although Tess's every move is uneducated, she has the innocence that is almost extinct in contemporary noble girls. Talking will give people the illusion that they are communicating with children.

Mrs. Collins is also willing to chat with Tess who often wanders around Swan Lake. After she learned of this beautiful girl's life experience, besides the obvious pity, there are also many inhuman sadness hidden in her heart.

Every time she faced Tess's shy expression of being cautious and afraid of doing something wrong, Charlotte would comfort Tess with gentle words like a gentle and considerate big sister.

Her intelligence and peace benefited Tess, who had not inherited any good qualities to boast of from her parents. Even the gardener in the garden could not deny that the latter became more and more easy to win others under the influence of the former. Sincerely look at.

Charlotte's kindness quickly gained Tess' double respect and return. It is not difficult for anyone in Rosings Manor to see that, except for the most grateful hostess and lady, Mrs. Collins is the girl who is the last to let down friend.

In short, everything at home is moving in a better direction in an orderly manner.

If you have to find something to nitpick in this most peaceful and peaceful land ruled by God, it is that Mr. Darcy did not set off at the speed of going to the battlefield as Mrs. de Boer expected. to Rosings.

Fortunately, before her old man was furious because of the repeated delay of her nephew's return date, another terrified guest pleased his wife with a cautious gesture that was no worse than meeting the emperor, and made the mother suffer endlessly all day long. The complaining lady was very grateful to the Lucas father and daughter.

It's just that compared with Mrs. Collins' family, one of the accompanying visitors seems a bit out of place.

The person who came was a young girl in her early twenties, with a plump body and delicate skin, and a pretty face that also gave off an extremely intelligent feeling.

When she was sitting next to Sir Lucas who didn't dare to make a sound and could still maintain her composure, the casual aura emanating from the inside out was even more eye-catching.

Mrs. de Boer, who has a strong desire for control, naturally discovered the single girl who was quite humble and arrogant among the few people at the first time, "Mrs. Collins, this is your close friend in the boudoir, the highly respected Elizabeth Banner Miss Te?"

Her gaze was like a searchlight, covering the visitor from top to bottom, even the delicate curly hair on both sides of her cheeks was not overlooked.

"Yes, ma'am."

Charlotte replied softly: "Before I married Mr. Collins, I had a very close relationship with Longborn. The family members in the Bennet house are also kind and hospitable people."

As she spoke, Mrs. Collins cast a shadowy glance at her former close friend.

She also wasn't sure if the two would ever return to the talkative, heart-to-heart relationship they had when they were young, after the marriage proposal and the rift in their inheritance.

"I believe that your relationship with Langborn will be even closer in the future."

Mrs. De Boer glanced at Elizabeth who was smiling, "Your father's estate will be inherited by Mr. Collins, right?"

Without waiting for Elizabeth to figure out how to answer this question that people don't want to mention, the pastor, who finally had the opportunity to speak, expressed his confession earnestly with a not-so-obtrusive complacent face: "Although I am a pious servant of God I don't pay too much attention to some conveniences that property brings to life, but it is just in response to a certain sage's sincere words, "The most painful thing between people is that you suffer goodwill and friendship where you should get goodwill and friendship." Annoyance and damage.' I think that . . . "

"Mr. Collins!"

The unbearable Elizabeth interrupted him, "I want to be as generous as you, and I will be willing to pray sincerely with a devout heart serving God, wishing my relatives and friends health and longevity as before, right?"

The girl's decisive and ruthless counterattack really opened the eyes of the people in the room. Even Mr. Collins, who is used to thinking about things for the better, could only use the catchphrase of his father-in-law to escape from this after being dazed for a moment. embarrassing situation.

Perhaps he should also thank the benevolent female benefactor, because the maid who received Mrs. de Boer's instructions in advance also happened to entertain the guests at this time with tea sets, snack plates and some small odds and ends, which greatly eased the hostess. The cold field phenomenon that should not appear during the meeting.

"It's rare that anyone in the world can turn Mr. Collins into a parrot with a slit beak!"

Regardless of sympathizing with poor Charlotte, Song Ci, under the service of Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng, took a good look at the gloomy and extremely wronged Mr. Pastor under the cover of a teacup.

Mr. Collins seemed to think that his dear cousin should not be so cruel and merciless in hurting his good intentions in front of his father-in-law and benefactor, and he became extremely depressed.

No one knew that Mr. Collins' mood at this time seemed to have returned to the moment when he was coldly rejected at Longbourn. He almost didn't even dare to look at his cousin's beautiful rosy mouth.

Mrs. Collins, who was next to her husband, felt something. Unfortunately, she always liked to keep her secrets. Even Sir Lucas didn't know what was going on in her daughter's mind, let alone the rest.

Before Song Ci could figure out the minds of these mime actors, Mrs. De Boer, who had just drank half a cup of milk tea, began to kindly teach the youngest daughter of the Lucas family, Maria, how to play.

Don't think that the Mistress of Rosings, who will never be idle, will have the leisure to pay attention to the piano level of a strange girl. Daughter's dexterity for the final statement.

"...As long as you practice hard, you can at least be half as good as Annie."

Sure enough, Song Ci just finished reading the necessary lines for his mother in his heart, and Mrs. de Boer looked over with a smile, "Annie, play some music for us!"

"Okay, Mom!"

The young lady who shouldered the heavy responsibility could only get up and cross the round table, "Charlotte, would you mind turning over the piano score for me?"

Mrs. Collins was eager to leave her sullen husband quickly, and immediately agreed with a smile: "It's a great honor."

In this way, the two good friends sat down at the piano amidst the urging of the lady and the warm praise of Sir Lucas, and jointly played a piece of wonderful music suitable for enjoying in the quiet afternoon tea time.

In the living room, everyone who can open their mouths is listening to the noble hostess, and girls like Elizabeth, who don't want to follow the crowd, concentrate on the delicious refreshments.

In fact, she doesn't eat much, but she seems to have too much appetite for other people who always occupy their mouths for conversation.

Maria, who was fortunate enough to get advice, was still trembling and didn't know how to deal with herself, because she could neither understand the conversation between her father and the hostess, nor was she at a loss for what to do with the novelty of London.

Until she saw Elizabeth eating extremely deliciously and having fun, she suddenly felt that this was also a good way to relax herself.

So when Song Ci and Mrs. Collins sat down again, they immediately noticed that the tea tray was half empty on the table.

"Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng, please help us order another chocolate cake and cherry jam."

Song Ci smiled at the blushing Maria, "Now I suddenly understand why everyone likes to take advantage of the afternoon tea party."

"why?"

Maria's question was silly, but a girl her age is cute if she's a little silly, as long as it's not too much.

"Because there are more people eating better."

Song Ci made a joke, "Whenever you get together with your relatives and friends on holidays, no matter what you eat, it will make you happy."

"You are right."

Maria suddenly smiled, "No wonder I can't help but eat very full every time I go to a dance in Meryton."

Mrs. Collins deliberately played tricks to expose her naughty sister, "You even have to compete with others in dancing. It's not uncommon to eat a little more food."

"You're wrong, Charlotte!"

Maria was eager to overturn her conclusion, "I once danced twelve times and didn't eat much."

"That's probably why you're so tired."

Elizabeth, who listened quietly for a long while, couldn't help but said, "Excessive exercise will actually reduce your appetite. It's written in the book."

Song Ci cut a piece of cake and covered it with cherry sauce, "Miss Bennett, can you tell me what books you usually like to read?"

"Many aspects, about health, about embroidery, about travel, and biographies."

Smelling the sweet smell of cherry sauce, Elizabeth's fingers that had just put down the knife and fork were a little ready to move again, "My father likes to stay in the study, and he also allows me to borrow a few books suitable for girls' entertainment in my free time."

"Indeed, being a woman seems to be born with a lot less fun than a man."

Song Ci blinked, and said in a slightly lowered voice: "While men are drinking, chatting and playing cards, women are learning talents; when men are dealing with property, hunting and riding horses, women are still learning talents. Until they can find someone who knows how to appreciate their talents man, this kind of ascetic life is over."

"No, it's too early for you to worry."

Elizabeth didn't expect that this lady who was all aristocratic would say such deviant words, and she couldn't hold back the excitement in her heart and said: "At most ten years, they will continue to work hard for the next generation's life."

Most of all, this misery would never have ended if God had not blessed each of the wives with a healthy heir.

For example, her mother, Mrs. Bennet, has not been talking about the pain of not having a son since she can remember.

"Annie, what life are you talking about?"

Curious about how her daughter would whisper to an uneducated country girl, Mrs. de Boer raised her voice and asked, "Is there anything I can't hear?"

"No, mother."

Song Ci said wittily: "We are discussing how to make the lives of unmarried girls more fulfilling. Miss Bennet suggested that reading more books can not only kill time but also increase the wisdom of life."

While she was answering, she thought, maybe that Miss Bennet was watching her own joke, a noble lady and her mother would cover up what they said, could there be anything more ridiculous than this.

But if the other party can't understand what a white lie is, she can only express regret about it, and sigh that there is one less able-bodied peer around her.

"That's true, but reading is an extremely expensive pastime."

Mrs. de Boer nodded, and then said to Mr. Collins in an unquestionable tone: "Your relatives and friends can come to Rosings' library during their holiday at Hansford Village. Although there are not as many books here as Pemberley , but it will certainly fit your vicarage. I think Miss Bennet will find a number of rare volumes to admire."

This was not polite, but Mr. Pastor felt that the face he lost from his cousin just now had been redoubled because of the generosity and love of the benefactor.

He hurriedly leaned over to pay respects, "You are so considerate and kind, I can guarantee that Cousin Elizabeth will never disappoint your kindness!"

After Mr. Collins replied, he remembered how much the owner of the bright red mouth on the opposite side had made him suffer, and he looked over in a panic.

"Thank you, ma'am."

Facts have proved that Mr. Pastor’s worries are unnecessary. The smart Elizabeth will not give up the opportunity to enjoy life because of her stupid cousin. Had a fantastic holiday here as you said."

Finally heard a satisfactory word, Mr. Collins, who can be regarded as elated, turned around and flattered the benefactor, who could not be praised too much. Sir Lucas in the afternoon felt very honored.

No matter how happy the time is, there is a time when the song ends, not to mention this kind of party that can only make the happy people more happy and the painful people more painful. It can be called a ridiculous party of chicken and duck.

As it was getting late, Mrs. de Boer finally mercifully spared Sir Lucas's family who were listening to the teaching, and arranged for a carriage to take them back to their residence.

It wasn't just Mrs. Collins' guests who were relieved. Even Song Ci hurried to the lake after the show to find the chocolate and cream he had been thinking about for a long time, for fear that the two little guys would quarrel over a trivial matter.

From a distance, she saw a lantern illuminating the grass near the tent, and a slender shadow loomed through the curtain.

Song Ci slowed down his pace and walked slowly. As soon as he turned the corner, Tess's beautiful silhouette appeared in front of his eyes. She was looking around the pony gently and combing its hair with her own comb.

"Tess."

Song Ci called softly, "You like it, don't you?"

"Miss!"

Tess saluted awkwardly. She had been specially trained by the housekeeper's wife on how to deal with noble people, but the weakness of nature made this girl always slow in everything she did.

Song Ci stepped forward and touched the gentle chocolate, "Why didn't you answer?"

"I like it, but I don't know if I deserve it."

Tess lowered her head, "It is very similar to the prince when he was a child. They are very good and obedient horses."

At first she thought that Chocolate was the kind of country wild horse that can be seen everywhere. It wasn't until the groom reminded not to hurt the horse that she realized that the price of this pony could buy everyone in the family.

"Then it's up to you to take care of it."

Song Ci took her hand and touched Chocolate's ear, "Sooner or later, you will meet a real prince, and he will bring you another good horse, a good horse that belongs only to you."

Tess' eyes were as beautiful as shining gems against the starlight, "Will there be such a day?"

Such a beautiful blessing sounds less reliable than a father who wants to restore the glory of the family, but she can't help but believe it and look forward to it.

"Trust me, there will be."

Song Ci leaned over and embraced the unwilling cream, "As long as you are always so pure and beautiful, and keep the pure land in your heart forever, God will not have the heart to let down a good girl like you. He has made arrangements for everyone, That includes you, of course, Tess."

"May God bless you, my lady!"

The clear spring in Tess' eyes gradually burst out, "Can I do something for you?"

"Pray, Tess."

Song Ci curled his mouth upon hearing this, "For your happiness and mine, please pray."

The author has something to say:

Song Ci: Tess burying the child alone and Jane Eyre lying on Helen's cemetery is the plot that the scumbag author is least willing to remember but also remembers the deepest.

If there is such a magical pet as Doraemon in the world, I hope it will not just be busy with the little things of the Nobi family, but it would be best to return to the story to help those poor people.

I hope everyone is happy, okay~~