Countess of Pride and Prejudice

Charlotte's dress today was completely different from usual, her long hair was not tied into a low bun as usual, but braided and then pulled up.On the outside of the large white shirt is a small vest, and a pair of checked bloomers.She was wearing a pair of lambskin boots. This attire and the coldness in her eyes made her look more heroic than usual.

Hearing Earl Max's words, the sword in Charlotte's hand drew a graceful arc in the air, making a gesture of invitation.

"Charlotte!" Sir William cried out worriedly, Charlotte did not look at Sir William, but only looked at Count Max in front of him: "Count, you don't need to show mercy!"

Saying that Charlotte's sword had been swung out, the smile on Earl Max's face remained unchanged, and the sword in his hand blocked it.When the two swords intersected in the air and made a clang, Earl Max showed a hint of surprise on his face. This is definitely not the swordsmanship that beginners should have.

This kind of sophistication, even, has the strength not to lose to the strength of swordsmanship that he has fought with himself.Could it be that just one month of training can do this?Earl Max didn't believe it. After all, Philip's swordsmanship was good. Earl Max knew that he had to be better than himself, but such a superiority could not allow Philip to train such a person in just one month.

Skill, Margaret, you know, girls have less strength than boys, so you have to train skills and keen observation, not use strength.You can only defeat your opponent if you observe his weakness.Grandfather taught Margaret that day. In the past month, Charlotte also worked hard to observe, to observe the loopholes in Philip's swordsmanship.

Seeing the surprised look on Earl Max's face, Charlotte knew that the first sword was used correctly.

"Mrs. Collins, I won't show mercy!" The surprise on Earl Max's face has disappeared, and the second sword has been thrust out.Charlotte jumped briskly, this time without a hard hit.

Watching the battle, Philip felt that his heart was about to jump out. After all, swords have no eyes. If possible, Philip would rather replace Charlotte to fight Earl Max, but Philip knew that this was impossible.Charlotte will not agree, Mrs Collins is a very strong mind.

Sir William nodded when he heard Philip's words: "Yes, you are too assertive, what a pity, what a pity!" Philip knew exactly why Sir William said it was a pity, but at this moment, it was not the time to talk about it.

Mr. Darcy frowned very tightly. If I remember correctly, Charlotte had never learned swordsmanship before this month, but at this moment, her movements are not like a beginner, but very experienced. Very sophisticated.

Charlotte didn't fight head-on, but used her dexterous posture to go around in circles with Earl Max.It's so light and beautiful, it's dazzling.

Mr. Darcy couldn't help but said to Philip: "Mr. Rochester, I didn't expect you to be a very good teacher. Look, Mrs. Collins' fencing has improved so much!"

"Perhaps, it's because Mrs. Collins is a genius in swordsmanship!" At this moment, this is the only sentence that can explain it.Philip's lips were tightly pursed. Charlotte has never been taught these things, but she can apply them very well. There is only one reason. Before that, she had learned swordsmanship, and the person who taught her was a master, or a Practical master.

"Georgiana!" Elizabeth's cry turned Georgiana, who had been watching the duel from a window overlooking the back yard.

"Elizabeth, what do you want to ask me?" Elizabeth looked into Georgiana's eyes, then smiled: "Honey, what you are looking at is not Charlotte and the Earl!"

Georgiana blushed, and then she shook her head: "I think he's a gentleman, a very gentleman!"

Yes, Elizabeth admits this, Philip is indeed a very gentleman, but Elizabeth still wants to remind Georgiana: "But, dear, you must know how painful it is to fall in love with someone who doesn't love you!"

Not only did Philip not love Georgiana, but he also loved Charlotte!This realization made Georgiana frowned, and then Georgiana shook her head: "I know, Elizabeth, I understand very well. So, you should allow me, allow me to fall in love with someone like this, and then, wait until spring comes time, forget about him!"

Elizabeth looked at the tears in the corner of Georgiana's eyes, and stretched out her hand to hold Georgiana in her arms: "Honey, I won't tell your brother. But your brother and I hope you are happy!"

"Before reaching happiness, there are always twists and turns!" Georgiana murmured, and looked at Philip outside the window. At this moment, Philip's eyebrows were not loosened at all. His eyebrows were frowned for Mrs. Collins.Georgiana sighed softly, and Elizabeth squeezed her hand a little tighter.

Even though Earl Max is a very patient person, it can be seen at this moment that Charlotte only wants to go around in circles with him and does not want to stab him directly. This proves that Charlotte's swordsmanship is not as good as I imagined. That amazing first sword , maybe just her outburst.

So Earl Max is already planning to say: "Mrs. Collins, I think you should admit defeat?" Admit defeat?Charlotte hooked her lips into a bright smile, and now, now, the circle should be over.

Charlotte's body jumped forward slightly, and the sword in her hand stabbed forward.Earl Max subconsciously blocked it with his sword, but the sword in Charlotte's hand turned only halfway and stabbed at Earl Max's shoulder. shoulders.

Charlotte's sword tip lightly picked Earl Max's shoulder, Earl Max's shirt had been torn, and then the sword left a mark on Earl Max's shoulder, Charlotte retracted the sword, looked at the spot on the tip of her sword Some blood, and smiled at Count Max: "Count, as I said, I need your blood to wash away the humiliation I have suffered!"

The changes on the field were so fast that before the people around could see clearly, they saw that Charlotte had put her sword back and stood still, and Earl Max had an extra wound on his shoulder.This is, Charlotte won?Sir William looked at his daughter in disbelief.Philip raised his eyebrows. Who did Charlotte learn swordsmanship from?

"Then, the earl was stabbed first. Earl, you lost this duel!" Mr. Darcy did not forget his duty as an adjudicator. After a brief silence, Mr. Darcy announced the outcome of the duel!

Earl Max's shoulder injury was not serious, and only a little blood came out.But Earl Max's sword still did not put down, he looked at Charlotte: "Who are you?"

"I am Mrs. Charlotte Collins!" Of course Charlotte knew why Earl Max would ask such a question, and she must not reveal the slightest clue.

Earl Max nodded: "Very well, Mrs. Collins, I apologize to you again for my reckless behavior that day. Then, from now on, will all the past between you and me be written off?"

past?Charlotte looked at Earl Max: "If what you said is those humiliating words, then the sword in my hand has already won justice for me. As for the rest, Earl, I have never known you since then!" said Watching Charlotte bow to Earl Max, Earl Max could clearly see the arrogance in Charlotte's eyes when he straightened up, Earl Max smiled: "Then, now, please allow me to introduce myself, I am... "

Is there such a thick-skinned person in the world?Charlotte didn't expect that Earl Max would hit the snake with a stick like this, and Sir William had already run over: "Charlotte, dear Charlotte, it's okay, this is enough. I think you should let Earl Max take the medicine , and then give him another glass of wine. Or, do you also need a glass of wine to celebrate your victory?"

That's great, Sir William really did him a favor this time, and he no longer needs to hear Earl Max's self-introduction.The smile on Charlotte's lips did not change, and she walked up to Philip: "I want to thank you, Mr. Rochester, you are a good teacher!"

"You don't have to thank me, Mrs. Collins. You deserve it all. You are a genius!" Genius?Charlotte smiled again, a smile as dazzling as a spring flower blooming in the spring breeze.

Such a smile made Rochester press his heart quietly. What kind of person can match such a beautiful smile?

"Charlotte, my dear, you gave me a great surprise!" Elizabeth had already run out of the house to embrace Charlotte warmly, and Georgiana followed behind her.

"Thank you, Lizzy, it's just that I'm lucky!" Charlotte accepted Elizabeth's hug, looked at Earl Max who was sitting there resting, and then Charlotte said directly: "Elizabeth, I think, we Better go into the house, this is for the gentlemen!"

To avoid being entangled by Earl Max again, Charlotte said to herself in her heart.Elizabeth nodded, and Georgiana had already said: "Then, we should also congratulate Mr. Rochester! He is really a good teacher."

"Rather than saying that I am a good teacher, Mrs. Collins is a gifted student. Miss Darcy!" Philip always maintained a gentlemanly demeanor.Georgiana smiled, and followed Charlotte and the others back into the house.

As soon as she walked into the living room, Elizabeth asked the maid to fetch fun wine: "My dear, we should all drink a bowl to enjoy such a big event today!"