Chapter 20

Anuska handed Anna the invitation.

Anna knows who she has to turn to for help after reading, and her husband is obviously the best choice.

"Alexis, I've received an invitation from my cousin, Betsy, and I'm going to her afternoon tea party the day after tomorrow."

"That's good. We're back in Petersburg now, and you're going to start a new social life in Petersburg. " Karenin said he did not seem to realize that his wife was hinting to him.

Anna gave up the hint and said, "I need your help."

Karenin raised his eyes, slightly puzzled.

"You know, I had an illness, and after that I didn't go out very much. My social life had stopped for some time, and now I'm in Petersburg instead of Moscow." Anna pauses and continues, "I'm afraid I can't finish the tea party well."

Karenin completely stopped cutting bacon.

The tea party between women is not a field he is very good at. In fact, it should be said that this is not the area where he is willing to be patient.

"You have to help me. I think you can tell me about these relationships when you get home today." Anna stressed the word "relationship," and in their circle, it was necessary to have information about everyone.

After she finished, she looked at each other with her big eyes, like some kind of small animal.

"I'll be back on time." Karenin said.

Anna laughed. She took a happy bite of waffle and then blinked again to thank her husband.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Karenin came back from the Department on time.

There were no waiting guests in his meeting room, and the sofa would not have been vacant if it was normal, and he had told corney when he left in the morning that he would not see any visitors today.

His faithful old housekeeper, though puzzled, did not ask much, but faithfully carried out his husband's orders.

Therefore, before he could change his clothes, Karenin went directly to Anna's bedroom, or rather their bedroom. Although his own bedroom was still kept, he had almost completely ignored his big bed, which was not very soft.

"Come to my study, Anna." Karenin said.

He was still wearing a civilian uniform with a medal on it. Maybe he needed to meet some diplomats in the Department today.

Karenin has won several very outstanding medals, but he does not wear them every day. He usually only uses them on important occasions. And he went home on time today, because he promised in the morning.

Anna couldn't help laughing. She almost trotted to Karenin with joy, then pulled his hand and let go before he frowned.

"You'll always do what you promised me, won't you?"

"If there is no accident, yes."

Although he didn't quite understand why his wife asked this question, Karenin answered her truthfully, and he got a kiss in the corner of his mouth.

"You look good on the medal." She said brightly.

Karenin looked at her, then moved away, as if, a little shy? Anna thought, also moved her eyes, secretly smile, did not know that she thought was embarrassed, at the moment is looking at her, will her eyebrows curved appearance.

Karenin had two study rooms.

One is for receiving some guests, and the other is for reading.

The study of reception guest has more luxurious sofa, more inclined to talk. The study he used to read was simple, even a little monotonous.

Two rows of large bookshelves occupy almost two walls. Near the window, there is a rosewood desk, which is simply coated with a little paint. From the edge wear marks, it has been used for some years. It can be seen that the owner cherishes it.

A chair with no cushion on it. It looks square. It's not easy to doze off when sitting on it. The whole study, just like the meaning of its birth, is just a place for reading.

Although there is plenty of sunshine, there is nothing soft. In addition to Karenin's round tea cup, it seems to be the only thing in this place that has no edges and corners. Originally, it is ordinary, but now it seems to be somewhat valuable.

"Only one chair." Anna pointed it out.

Karenin realized that he was not thoughtful. He planned to ring the bell for the servant to bring a chair, but Anna stopped him.

"I have a soft stool in my bedroom." She said that without waiting for Karenin to say anything, she ran out and soon brought over a stool with plump looking cushions.

As a result, this room after the tea cup, there is a thing without edges and corners, but also with fluffy skills.

Karenin did not say anything about the existence of this kind of violation. He acquiesced in all this. In the days to come, he would often watch his wife move in and out of his world, filling the world with more round and soft things.According to Karenin's habit, his guests always sat opposite him, either in uniform or in formal clothes. When talking to them, Karenin was used to pondering the meaning of the other party's next sentence before he finished his last sentence.

But now, beside his lonely chair, there is a too soft stool. It is pink, and there is lace made of ribbon. It seems that if you put your fingers on it, no matter where you put them, they will bounce again and again.

After he sat down, he also found that for a moment, he was a little uncertain about what tone to use to talk with the people around him.

She was wearing a white skirt. The collar was not exposed like other women, but was closed. It was stacked like the petals of a Jacaranda, with a blue brooch in the middle. The neck is blue and delicate, and the skin is long and thin, like lily, looking up at the sky.

And look up, her gray round eyes like the square tile gray pigeon furry neck color, very bright and soft.

She was so close to herself, her eyes on the form he had just opened, and then murmured in admiration, as if it were not just a form, but something great.

"You're really great, Alexis. You've done a great job. It's easy to see!" Anna exclaimed from the bottom of her heart.

Karenin's handwriting has always been the kind she likes, not frivolous or stiff. His logical thinking is very strong, and the relations listed are concise and clear, and the key points are very prominent.

"It's nothing." Karenin said that his tone was still stable, but there were some waves in his heart.

He began to tell Anna in his flat voice about the big circles of Petersburg's upper class.

As a respectable lady, his wife in Petersburg must contact the circle in the future, Karenin roughly divided them into three categories.

The first is that Anna has to deal with the circle he brings to her, including his colleagues and subordinates. But it is not the main task of today. Moreover, in this circle, Karenin himself will play a leading role.

The second is the circle headed by Countess Lydia, which has a political mantle. Although it is flashy, it is a kind of secret political channel. Some of these things will be told by Karenin to his wife in the future.

The third circle is the one Anna will come into contact with tomorrow, led by the Duchess of Betsy. He was the kind of circle that Karenin disliked the most, but he could not avoid it completely.

"Your cousin, Betsy, is an excellent leader in this circle. She has fully grasped the core meaning of this circle and has never deviated from the theme from the beginning to the end." Karenin said in a flat tone.

Although most people would not have other ideas when they heard this kind of evaluation, Anna could tell that Karenin did not like Betsy very much.

"Don't you like Betsy?"

Karenin looked at her and said, "if people ask me this, I will avoid answering my personal preference, or I will let you get the answer you want. But I said I would always be honest with you, so I have to regret to tell you, Anna, I don't like this lady

Anna didn't have much impression on him. She only remembered that she was a beauty. She was more curious about why Karenin didn't like him.

"I don't want to talk about other people's rights and wrongs, Anna. A man should not talk about a woman, no matter what her status Karenin spoke in a cold language, and Anna knew it meant that he was not willing to talk about it for the time being.

She didn't go into it any more, but it was written down in her heart that she would have to find out for herself tomorrow.

After making up her mind, she looked up at her husband secretly, and saw that his lips were pursed up, which was obviously a little displeased. She laughed.

He drew out a trace of jealousy, went over and kissed the corner of each other's mouth. Then he raised his hands and gently pressed down on the corner of Karenin's mouth, revealing a small stiff arc.

"Who is in front of you now?" She asked.

Karenin raised his right hand, pressed Anna's wrist, and finally gave her a kiss on the knuckle of her thumb. His eyes were fixed on her, and he replied calmly, "you."

Anna giggled.

Later, she recalled what happened that day and understood one thing. She thought she was a tolerant and magnanimous person, but in fact, if it is related to Karenin, she is also the most ordinary person, with such shortcomings and a little jealousy.

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