Lan Li's life story was exposed.

Unexpectedly, but reasonably, the London aristocracy accepted the matter calmly and calmly, as if the clues could be gleaned from the opening night and attendance in the West End, although people will still talk about it, although people will still explore, although people will still be curious, but times are different, and no matter how turbulent the waves will eventually subside.

George and Elizabeth were on both ends of the phone, both silent, refusing to communicate or reveal their true thoughts. This is true even for couples.

"So, what should we do?" Elizabeth began, she needed to determine George's attitude, and their posture in the aristocratic party.

George sneered, he didn't even hide his voice, and passed it clearly through the earpiece, "Elizabeth, don't you know the current society? The ubiquitous Internet has exposed all privacy, and now everyone already knows, if you continue to pretend not to know, it is us who will be humiliated." ”

Elizabeth frowned slightly, "So, he won?"

She understood what he meant: they had to admit the existence of Lan Li, and they had to admit Lan Li's profession. Admission, not recognition, but for them it is already a failure. A real failure.

George fell silent and did not speak.

The dignity and pride of the nobility did not allow him to admit his defeat and embarrassment, nor to admit his bending and bowing in front of his children. What's more, deep down, George knew what the phone call was all about, and he knew what those swearing and ridicule were all about, and now, everything has evolved into retribution.

"Today, Viscount Harperdin will come to visit me. I still have a job. George didn't answer, but cut off the conversation on a different topic, and hung up.

But Elizabeth understood the meaning behind the words: Viscount Harperdine, a hereditary aristocrat living in Edinburgh, was powerful in Scotland and had a large family, despite being far from London's social circles. And this viscount, only twenty-nine years old, was an avid lover of art, painting, sculpture, literature, etc., including theater.

In other words, George chose to keep his head down.

First the Count de Vere, and now the Viscount Harperdine, Lan Li is using his strength and talent to break down class barriers, create his own miracles, and open up his own world. Even more tragic is that George needs to use Lane Rite to start his own business.

After hanging up the phone, Elizabeth sat quietly in her chair and thought quietly.

Where did things go wrong?

……

"Knock," there was a knock at the door, interrupting Elizabeth's thoughts, and she took a deep breath and shouted, "Please come in." ”

Cecilia softly pushed open the office door, "Ma'am, Princess Beatrice has come to visit. ”

"......" Elizabeth was slightly stunned, and she could also feel the surprise and shock of the galloping horses in her mind, although they were nobles, although Princess Beatrice was very approachable, there was no personal friendship between them, let alone personal contacts, and today's sudden visit was really too unexpected.

Incidentally, Princess Beatrice is the seventh in line to the throne.

Elizabeth did not act rashly, but nodded, "Wait a minute, I'll come later." ”

Princess Beatrice is interested in art galleries, which is naturally a good thing, and I believe that it will not take twenty-four hours for the nobles of high society to hear that the princess personally visited Elizabeth Hall's private gallery, which means that her gallery will welcome more high-class people in the future.

Elizabeth smiled perfectly, it was what she had been striving for, and now it was finally time to reap the rewards. Her job is different from George's, who needs a lot of connections and a lot of money, but she's an artist after all, and the way she works is naturally different.

After tidying up a little, Elizabeth stood up and left the office unhurriedly, and then she could see Beatrice, who was admiring the painting.

Beatrice, born in 1988, is only twenty-four years old this year, and many media have praised her as the most beautiful princess to be married.

Elizabeth walked lightly and came to Beatrice's side, did not speak, but quietly admired the painting in front of her.

The two of them admired it quietly for a while, and Beatrice whispered, "Is this a painting about sadness? I can feel the sadness and struggle of the painter when he puts down the brush, the transition between the brushstrokes is full of emotion, the use of color is very special, I wonder why he uses bright colors?"

Because he believes that even the sun has a soft and sentimental side. The collision of a large amount of gold and ivory white reveals the soft texture of his heart. Elizabeth also talks eloquently, without introduction, and uses the painting to cut into the topic, and both sides seem at ease, "In fact, the painter himself is a very interesting middle-aged man who has traveled to every corner of the world, like a modern wanderer, and this painting was created in Casablanca." ”

Beatrice looked slightly surprised, then pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

After a short exchange of paintings, the two began to introduce themselves to each other, and Beatrice was a little shy and reserved, "Sorry, I didn't say hello, and it was too rude to put it up suddenly." ”

"Welcome. Elizabeth had an elegant smile on her face, "Actually, I haven't been here very often lately. But Cecilia is a great art agent and she can cater to your needs whenever you come, so feel free to drop by. ”

Beatrice pursed her lips and showed a shy look, "Then you may come to visit more often in the future." I love to draw, but unfortunately I don't have any talent, and I tried to do it for a while, oh, it was a disaster. Beatrice smiled exaggeratedly, and her body swayed slightly, with the youthful vigor peculiar to a young man, reducing the restraint of some old-fashioned aristocrats.

Elizabeth just smiled, did not respond, and did not answer.

"This weekend, I had a little private party at home, and not long ago, I found two paintings in Florence, and I wanted to invite everyone to come and admire them, and I was always skeptical about my taste. ”

"Florence is a gathering place for hidden masters. Elizabeth's eyes lit up slightly, showing her enthusiasm and initiative, "Of course, it is my honor, I will definitely arrive on time." Is this a private banquet? or is it a public appreciation?"

"Private banquet. Beatrice smiled shyly again, "Before I officially open the appreciation, I need to invite everyone to complete the appreciation, otherwise I may be in a bad mood." ”

Elizabeth showed a look of sudden realization, decently and dignified, and then she could see that Beatrice showed a hint of hesitation and jerkiness, as if she was worried about something, Elizabeth decided to do her duty as a host, and to show the appropriate care to set the stage for this week's private banquet, "Is there anything special to note? ”

If Beatrice could become a regular at the art gallery, it would be an incomparable help to Elizabeth's business development, and she is now thinking about whether she should add Beatrice to her guest list for next week's private party.

And then next time, you may be able to invite other friends of Beatrice, step by step. Perhaps, a year later, Prince William will be a guest at a private party at an art gallery.

Although the thoughts in his mind were diverging, the expression on his face remained perfectly elegant, and there was no flaw in sight. This skill and concentration can see the difference between the two generations of Elizabeth and Beatrice. Nowadays, young people's observance of traditions and etiquette is indeed fading, or even disappearing.

"Lady Elizabeth. Beatrice called out hesitantly.

"Please call me Elizabeth. Elizabeth smiled mildly in a gesture of friendliness and closeness.

"Elizabeth. Beatrice smiled shyly, "I know it's very rude, but I'd like to ask, can I send an invitation to Lan Li?"

"Boom," Elizabeth heard only a thunderclap in her head.

"Ever since I last watched 'Les Miserables' in the West End, I've always thought he was a very, very good actor, and it was rumored that he also had a very deep knowledge of painting and literature, even inferior to his piano, and it would be great if we had the opportunity to meet him......"

Beatrice's words were still echoing, but Elizabeth couldn't listen to a word, her expression was still able to maintain perfect demeanor, but the panic in her eyes revealed the confusion in her heart.

She and George both forgot.

Times have changed, even the women / kings have changed the tradition of the royal family for more than ten centuries before the courage of the people, and other nobles are no exception, the boundaries and relations between the royal family and the people are gradually changing, not to mention, in the field of art, strength is always the best pioneer.

It is true that no one can afford to look down on those mediocre artists, but those talented artists can be enough to sit on an equal footing with the aristocracy, have a place in the upper class, and even become the object of competition and pursuit by countless nobles, because it will be a good opportunity for them to flaunt their artistic taste and artistic heritage.

Strength is always the best means to break the deadlock.