*grumbles* Transpires that Johannes' mother was still alive when VK fell for Lise and disapproved of her son marrying someone who was not exactly as young as some of the meat on the market. (Dad had died some time before, which is why Johannes had the title and thus, was Elgible Bachelor #1 at many parties. He hated the fuss so much)
Elisabeth, while a tough little thing herself, was still a tad bit upset by this, because no matter what she did, her mother-in-law disliked her. Even moreso when she couldn't get pregnant. And even when she did get pregnant, Madam VK Senior just sniffed and said a younger person would have been better.
After Lise's death, she starts looking for fresher meat, but VK actually turns on her and tells her he won't marry again. She calls him all manner of rude things and is generously, a heinous bitch of a mother, who is all about position and station.
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Elisabeth, while a tough little thing herself, was still a tad bit upset by this, because no matter what she did, her mother-in-law disliked her. Even moreso when she couldn't get pregnant. And even when she did get pregnant, Madam VK Senior just sniffed and said a younger person would have been better.
After Lise's death, she starts looking for fresher meat, but VK actually turns on her and tells her he won't marry again. She calls him all manner of rude things and is generously, a heinous bitch of a mother, who is all about position and station.