Chapter12

The family enters the living room.

Mr. Bennet said that he had just returned to Longborn and wanted an early rest, and that tonight's "entertainment" would be shorter.

This sounds commonplace, but it can lead to unspoken meanings.

Since leisure time is limited, it is not necessary for everyone to show their talents when it comes to acting, and let the people who "deserve" the most "deserve" to play.

As he spoke, he winked at Jane and Elizabeth.

The two sisters were stunned for a moment, and then saw their father glance in the direction of Catherine and Lydia, and understood how to define who "should" play.

It turns out that there is no after-dinner entertainment tonight, only after-dinner exams.

Now the two have to cooperate, and they don't have to take the initiative to play the piano and recite in order to mobilize the atmosphere, which is the question to be answered by the candidates who were assaulted in this test.

Don't ask how you feel now, it's hard to say.

Jane and Elizabeth didn't expect to see something new after a thrilling dinner.

Isn't the accident a little more intensive?

Elizabeth first looked at her mother, who was sitting in the corner pretending to be a quail, and then looked at Brando, not having to wonder who was behind these "accidents".

Brando did not explicitly say that he would conduct the test, but let everything be carried out without the knowledge of the two candidates, which could better examine their true skills.

Although tonight was an exam, I looked at Mary first. I don't know if she can understand Mr. Bennet's subtext, but tonight's topic mainly revolves around the two younger sisters, and she can't be given much opportunity to speak.

Brando guessed that Mary didn't understand, as she didn't react to Mr. Bennet's words in any way.

That can't ignore Mary's already longing for attention.

"I heard that the third sister has good piano skills. I've been looking forward to it for a long time, and I have the honor to hear you play Beethoven's "Moonlight"? ”

Asking Mary to play the opening song is an importance.

Mary had accumulated a lot of book questions, and was thinking about where to start, but she was invited first.

This is uncommon, and she readily agreed, "Of course, it's my pleasure." ”

A piece of "Moonlight Sonata" flows out of the keys.

This piece is not perfect or emotional, but Brando still praises it highly.

"Third sister, you play so well. Tonight, the moonlight outside the window is melting, and the "Moonlight" by the piano is sparkling, and it is you who make the two moonlights shine together. I'm afraid I'll never reach your realm. ”

Brando's tone was sincere, and his eyes were bright, so that there was no doubt that it was a compliment, but like a hundred percent compliment.

She really wasn't lying. People are short, they are not good at the piano, and they do not intend to be omniscient, so they will not reach the level of Mary.

Mary was rarely so complimented, and shook her head slightly in embarrassment.

"It's too famous, I still have to practice diligently, and now it's far from any realm."

Brando: "Look! I have discovered another of your virtues. Being strict with oneself is something that many people can't do. ”

Mary: Yikes! How was it praised again.

The strange feeling made her a little dizzy, so she simply kept quiet and didn't speak. She had to calm down and not get caught up in the compliments.

Brando reassures Mary and finally gets to the point of Catherine and Lydia.

"I've been away from home for many years, and I don't know my sisters' preferences, and you don't take the initiative to mention it. Coming back from Scarborough this time, I was only able to bring a few books as gifts. ”

When the two people who were named heard the book, their heads subconsciously itched, and it was a familiar feeling that they didn't want to stay at their desks for a second.

Brando, however, changed his words, "I'm not going to read tonight." ”

Catherine and Lydia immediately regained their spirits as soon as they heard that they didn't need to read.

Brando: "Why don't you take a look at the gadgets I bought at the gift shop, it adds some fun to the room." ”

What's good?

The two younger sisters looked forward to it curiously.

Brando retrieved a carton that had been prepared, and could hear a slight crash of debris inside.

It is the latest "Fun Map of Europe" puzzle. When it's done, it will be a nice decoration to hang on the wall, but hopefully you won't find it too childish. ”

Mr. Bennet took the opportunity and said, "That sounds good, let's fight together." ”

It is written on the box, a total of 70 puzzles, and a reference map is included.

The "Fun Map" does not have a complicated administrative plan.

Each piece is printed with the name and symbol of a different country or region.

The symbols include plants, animals, and hand-drawn landmarks.

However, the names of the places on the reference map are in English, and the puzzles are marked in Latin. You need to know both languages in order to use them in a cross-section.

The suggested time is one hour to complete, which indicates that the puzzle is less difficult.

Mr. Bennet took the drawing stand and attached the reference diagram to the drawing board.

Brando: "Lydia, you're the youngest here, so you'll be the first." Let's single out "England" first. ”

From the point of view of common sense, this proposal is really not embarrassing.

Through Elizabeth's letters, Brando learns about what her tutor Elsa has taught Lydia. If she remembers a little, she can easily find the puzzle pieces.

Elsa smiled wryly, unsure that Lydia would be able to find the Latin tiles for "Anglia".

Now, she knew what she was going to do tonight.

Through puzzles, Catherine and Lydia are tested on their knowledge and skills, including Latin, geography and needlework.

Can I read Latin and English side by side?

Is it possible to recognize basic national common sense?

And, by the way, ask if you have learned embroidery skills.

Elsa teaches two little girls to follow the 18th-century way of entertaining and teaching, combining female celebrity with geographical knowledge.

In recent decades, many household objects have used "maps" as decorative elements in their motifs.

Girls often come into contact with handkerchiefs, on which embroidery patterns can be various maps, that is a fashion trend. ①

Elsa and Elizabeth have sewn beautiful map embroidery pieces together.

When she taught two younger students, she did not demonstrate complex patterns, but instead used simple map embroidery patterns, and explained the geography of major European countries and regions.

As for Lydia and Catherine's learning results?

Lydia looked at the shards of a table, momentarily confused.

She didn't remember the general topography of "England" at all, but what was the Latin for it?

Forget it, it's quicker to find a symbol of England.

She knew that the symbol of England was the lion.

After looking around the puzzle and not finding a lion, how could there be no lion!

Brando winked at Aisha first.

Aisha shook her head slightly, not wanting to prompt Lydia at such a time.

Lydia couldn't answer such a simple question, explaining what she had taught, and she didn't remember a word of it.

She must have not even looked at the simple map embroidery sample she gave herself, let alone used a needle and thread to sew it.

What he said was completely ignored by the youngest student.

Aisha doesn't think there is a big problem with the teaching method, she has tried her best not to be boring, and the fault is that she does not have a charming face.

That's it, she keeps her original style and lets another tutor make it up.

Candidates have emerged.

Yu Lian undertook the other side of the teaching task.

Aisha quickly adjusted and found a new position.

One bright and one dark, one rigid and one soft, the two tutors cooperate. She is responsible for the main teaching, and Yu Lian is responsible for assessing the students.

The two girls must be serious in class, otherwise they will not pass the assessment that they like the teacher.

Brando understood Aisha's thoughts from her demeanor and turned to look at Julien beside her.

Yu Lian: Yes.

Brando asks him to feed Lydia cards to form a rapport between teachers and students that will facilitate his future teaching.

"I've never been to London, so I don't know if the iconic Palace of Westminster is as gorgeous as it is rumored. ”

That's obvious enough, right?

The "England" of this jigsaw puzzle does not feature the symbol "lion", but rather a London landmark.

"I found it."

Lydia hears about the Palace of Westminster and finally discovers the location of "England".

I saw this puzzle several times before, but I didn't recognize the Latin meaning on it at all, so I just ignored it.

This will carefully compare it to the reference image to make sure that you are not mistaken.

Lydia didn't notice that Julien was deliberately reminding, thinking that he had just mentioned it casually, and deliberately handed him the puzzle pieces.

"Mr. Sorel, you said you hadn't seen the Palace of Westminster. Lo and behold, this puzzle has a simple hand-drawn drawing of the building on it. ”

Yu Lian took it without changing his face, and said, "Anglia, this is the Latin name for England. ”

"It turned out to be Anglia."

Lydia finally figured out the pronunciation and spelling of the word, and smiled towards her with a grateful smile.

Not to thank Yu Lian for pronouncing the Latin name, but to thank the other party for the inadvertent sentence of the Palace of Westminster, so that he could successfully find the puzzle.

Even:......

Even:!

Miss Lydia, have you never studied basic logic? How can you get it right and not focus on it?

Since a man knows the Latin name of England, is it possible that he can already recognize by the words which piece of the puzzle is to find.

Because you recognize the puzzle pieces and see the London landmarks painted on them, you can say that suggestive word?

Yu Lian: How can you think that I don't know what the puzzle pieces are, and I really just talk about the Palace of Westminster?

Lydia didn't know what was wrong, "From age to age, it's Katie's turn for you." Just look for France. ”

Then, a similar scene was repeated in Catherine.

Yu Lian once again hinted that the "French" puzzle did not draw the conspicuous Gallic rooster, but the national flower "Vetiver Iris".

Then, for the second time, he was stuffed with a piece of a puzzle, and Catherine kindly gave him an idea of what an iris looked like.

Yu Lian pinched the puzzle tightly with his fingers, took a deep breath, and placed it in the wooden frame.

Then, when he looked sideways at Brando, he noticed that Mr. Bennet Jr., who had always been a keen sensitive, seemed to be unaware of his gaze.

Pretend to be stupid and respond quickly.

You're actually looking for two students who are so challenging, you're cheating people, aren't you?

I am not afraid that students lack common sense knowledge, it is not difficult to teach.

The problem is, students can describe their lack of brains when they think, so how can they be taught?

One second, two seconds, three seconds......

Julien saw that Brando seemed to be engrossed in staring at a pile of puzzle pieces, not like looking at an interesting map, like looking at a priceless Da Vinci painting.

Yu Lian found the eye attack useless, and did not let Brando remain silent, he deliberately asked:

"Little Bennet, did you look at this pile of debris intently, did you find anything wrong?"

Brando will not admit to being stupid.

"That's a good question, I did notice something wrong with the puzzle, and it probably won't keep up with the situation."

The Ottoman Empire was at war with Tsarist Russia, and Greece was seeking independence from the Ottoman Empire. Perhaps soon Greece will succeed, and then the borders of the territory will have to be changed. ”

Yu Lian: Heh! was actually answered by this person.

With such a good brain, why don't you give a little bit to your two sisters?

As a tutor, he is not very demanding, just begging not to let him lose his hair because of teaching.

Brando glanced at the top of Yu Lian's head, his eyes were slightly sympathetic, it shouldn't be enough for people to teach young people to lose their hair, right?

As if with a clear conscience, he asked, "Mr. Sorel, I forgot to ask you what dishes you like?" When it comes to food, British cuisine is nowhere near as good as back home. Please be sure to give some advice and don't grieve your stomach. ”

Brando: Eat well, eat supplements to maintain your beauty.

Vulgarity is the truth, and at this stage, Yu Lian must grasp the indispensable weapon - beauty.

Yu Lian inexplicably felt a chill down his spine.

It doesn't come to this point, does it?

Translated by this sentence, it should not be "eating better, which can be regarded as a kind of compensation before you go on the road".