Countess of Pride and Prejudice

Charlotte was the first to get up, it was not good to go to the street or the park this time, only the backyard was the most suitable.

The winter night in London was very cold, and Charlotte sneezed twice as soon as she went out.

"Sorry, Mrs. Collins, I'd better go back and get you a shawl!" Any words from Earl Max were so malicious to Charlotte's ears, so Charlotte shook her head immediately: "No need, Earl, I'm only talking to you for 5 minutes!"

"Frozen for 5 minutes in such weather, maybe you will catch a cold!"

"It's better to have a cold than to be with you!" Charlotte blurted out, and then Charlotte shook her head: "I'm sorry, Count, I shouldn't say that about you, but I just want to say something to you, you and There is no other contact between me except the duel two weeks later. As for what my parents did, I apologize to you on their behalf. Please don't pass by my house again in the future. Even if you pass by, please ride in a carriage. Not walking by. I have finished, count, good-bye!"

As Charlotte spoke, she was about to leave, but Earl Max had already held her hand. In the cold winter night, Earl Max's hand was very warm, even a little hot, but Charlotte didn't care at all, just wanted to break free: " Count, do you want me to poke two holes in you with my sword on the day of the duel? Colonel Fitzwilliam will be very pleased with that!"

"Mrs. Collins, what kind of attitude do you have towards me that will make you feel bad when you see me?" Earl Max knew that Charlotte would leave as soon as he let go, so Earl Max not only did not Let go, but instead use the height advantage to trap Charlotte here so that she can't break free.

"Count Max, I have seen a lot of arrogant and arrogant nobles like you, but with all due respect, you are the most annoying of them all. You think that it is easy to show your power to a person of low status. , can make her fall in love with you from now on, and then fall in love with you, even after being abandoned by you, she will never leave you? But count, you have forgotten that anyone, regardless of his status, has the right to love , not a one-sided teasing of the resulting admiration!"

"Do you think I've been teasing you? Charlotte, I'm sorry, I've never thought of that before!" Charlotte's expression had already expressed complete disbelief, and Earl Max shook his head hurriedly: "Of course, it might have been like this at first , but later, Charlotte, I have to admit that you attracted me deeply, and even made me fall in love with you!"

After Earl Max finished speaking, Charlotte fell into a long silence. When Earl Max thought he had persuaded Charlotte, he heard a sneer from Charlotte: "Look, Earl, this is you Your arrogance and arrogance, do you think that you can correct your mistakes at the beginning? Can you erase your humiliation? Earl, maybe another girl will be moved by your words, but sorry for this The girl is not me, from the very beginning, you have been unable to please me, now, you can leave, Earl, there is only one duel between me and you!"

Charlotte's attitude was unexpected by Earl Max. He was silent for a long time before saying: "If you think that only this duel can change your opinion of me, then, Mrs. Collins, I will wait for you!"

After Count Max bowed deeply to Charlotte and left, Charlotte heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the front door being closed. It seemed that she would not be disturbed like this for at least two weeks.Thinking of this, Charlotte felt cold all over, and it seemed a bad idea to go out without a shawl, so she hurried back to the house and drank hot tea, and then washed her face with hot water, in this way, God bless you don't catch a cold tomorrow.

Charlotte sneezed as she thought about it, and hastily opened the door to enter the warm room. Caroline had already greeted her: "Charlotte, you didn't bring a shawl? My God, it's such a cold day, you're freezing outside It's been so long, hurry up and sit down!"

"Thank you!" Charlotte took a sip of the hot tea brought by Caroline, and felt her whole body warmed up. Mrs. Lucas had already run over: "Charlotte, what did you say to the count? Going off like this, Charlotte, you know--"

"Mother, I know, but I have my own opinion about it. Mother, I'm sorry I'm going upstairs to bed, I'm very tired now!" Charlotte could not talk to Mrs. Lucas for a few more minutes. If not, Charlotte would be sure to lose her temper.

"My dear, my sweet and sensible Charlotte, where is it?" Mrs. Lucas said to Sir William sadly, and Sir William shook his head: "My dear, maybe this is common for widows who have lost their husbands, and there is nothing we can do about it." I can only pray to God, and pray that he can make our Charlotte wake up from the sorrow as soon as possible!"

"Mrs. Collins, you're not in a good mood today. Have you caught a cold?" Philip asked concerned when he saw that Charlotte's expression was not as good as before, and she was sneezing from time to time.

"Thank you, Mr. Rochester, I do have a little cold, but it doesn't affect anything, and I'll get better soon after exercising for a while!" Charlotte wiped her nose with a handkerchief, apologetically to Philip.

"Then we can rest for a day. Although the duel day is coming soon, it's okay to rest for a day!" Philip put away his sword, and Charlotte sat on the swing: "Mr. Rochester, to be honest, you are really a gentleman, unfortunately What's more, I can't fall in love with you!"

"Maybe I'm not good enough, Mrs. Collins, that's why you can't fall in love with me!" Philip looked at Charlotte with gentle eyes, and Charlotte leaned on the swing rope: "No, it's not that you are not good enough, On the contrary, if Earl Max is the most annoying person I have ever met, then you are the most lovable person I have ever met."

"So I'm not that bad, and I can still make you like me!"

"Yes!" Charlotte nodded, and then smiled: "But a gentleman like you, gentle and polite, should be very popular with girls. Maybe when I am a few years older, I will be impressed by you!"

"Mrs. Collins, maybe my words are presumptuous, but you are over thirty!" Philip caught the loophole in Charlotte's words and asked very strangely. Charlotte almost wanted to bite off her own tongue. , God, don't forget that I am not Miss Margaret now, but Charlotte, who is 30 years old.So Charlotte quickly put a smile on her face: "Mr. Rochester, you know, every woman, no matter how old she is, has a young heart!"

"I've heard that before." Hearing Philip's agreement, Charlotte got up and picked up the sword: "Then, let's continue practicing!"

Happy to accompany you, Philip picked up the sword and thought of another thing at the same time: "I have already told Ivan what my sister meant, and Ivan said he understood, and I have already sent him to Ireland. If this business can be done If so, then Yiwen will have enough money to provide for Lingmei's life!"

"Thank you, Mr. Rochester, I will tell Caroline to wait patiently!" Charlotte's smile made Philip feel relieved: "It is my honor to have a wonderful marriage!" Stance.

Charlotte nodded, just as she was about to swing her sword, Sally had already walked to the backyard: "Ma'am, Lady Catherine is here, she wants to see you!"

Lady Catherine?Charlotte already knew her purpose very well, but she wanted to see the old lady nonetheless.

"I should also greet Lady Catherine!" Philip put away his sword, and walked into the living room with Charlotte.

"This room is not bad. It seems that Charlotte's vision is much better than when she first married Mr. Collins!" As soon as she entered the room, she heard Lady Catherine's voice, always arrogant.

With such an aunt, it's no wonder Earl Max is so arrogant.Charlotte, thinking to herself, went up to Lady Catherine.

"Oh, my God, Charlotte, is this still you? You are dressed like this, and, Mr. Rochester, I always thought you were a very well-bred gentleman, but you are also fooling around with Charlotte now." Duel, practice swordsmanship. Charlotte, although your parents are by your side, I still want to warn you that this is very wrong, and you will be cast aside by the entire upper class!" Without waiting for Charlotte to salute, Madam Catherine After saying a long series of words, Mrs. Lucas nodded beside her: "Yes, Madam Catherine, I always thought Charlotte was very wrong in this matter, but she refused to listen no matter what you said, fortunately you Here, with someone like you persuading her, she will obey quickly!"

"Hi, madam, I'm very glad to see you as before. It seems that the passage of time has not made your health a little bit worse!" Since Mrs. Catherine is not so polite, Charlotte doesn't want to maintain anything with her anymore. Being polite, after all, Charlotte no longer needs to rely on Lady Catherine's charity to live.

"Charlotte, I accept your regards to my body, but Charlotte, cancel the duel immediately. This is not only for the honor of the Max family, but also for the sake of your reputation. If you do this, are you not afraid that you will never fight again from now on?" No one socializes with you, and, when little William grows up, will no lady be willing to marry him?" Madam Catherine said almost gnashing her teeth.

"Thank you, ma'am, for coming from Kent to stop me, but I also say that if you are so insolent that people will make friends with you, then what I have done will not make people want to make friends with me." Sociability, and Mrs. Darcy is my constant friend, she has no objection!"