Countess of Pride and Prejudice

Charlotte's footsteps are light, and she feels that her whole body is full of joy. This is the real relaxation since she came to this time and space.Now that you know you can't go back, then stay in this time and space well.

Earl Max looked at Charlotte's figure, thought for a while, and decided not to run after the girl's figure like he did when he was a boy, so Earl Max continued to sit down and watched the sunset in the sky.

Charlotte's footsteps slowed down as she approached her house, and she still walked into the house as usual.There were more people in the house at the moment, and they all came to congratulate the Lucas family when they heard the news of Caroline's engagement.

Charlotte could already hear Mrs. Bennet's loud voice: "Ah, Sir William, you are so blessed to marry two daughters at once, and Caroline can live in the apartment where Jane lived. Rifei Garden."

Such congratulations sounded more like a demonstration. Charlotte shook her head slightly. Sir William had already seen his daughter, so he said to Charlotte, "Charlotte, didn't you invite Earl Max back?"

This sound immediately made everyone in the room look at Charlotte, especially Mrs. Bennet, whose eyes could be called explicit.Charlotte can understand the curiosity of the neighbors, but their kindness often only backfires.

So Charlotte looked at her father: "Earl Max said that he wanted to watch the sunset outside, so I came back first. Dad, I think we can save a dinner for him."

Such an answer is quite satisfactory, but it is obviously not in the hearts of the neighbors.Mrs. Bennet was the most blatant, she almost couldn't wait to ask Sir William: "I heard that Earl Max is also here, but sir, tell me, do you mean that your family has three happy families?"

Sir William wished to have these three blessings, but knowing Charlotte's current character, he didn't dare to say anything, but showed his usual dignified expression and said: "Oh, Mrs. Bennet, you are so kind to bless us , but you know that Earl Max's family status is too high for us to climb up."

"Oh, yes, he is the cousin of my good son-in-law, Mr. Darcy." This time, Mrs. Bennet's answer did not satisfy Sir William. Sir William frowned, and then let go.

Charlotte did not want to stop here and listen to these people's chatter, so she went upstairs to Caroline.

Caroline was in Catherine's room, and Mrs. Lucas was there as well as the two sisters.Mrs. Lucas was even more excited than Caroline. Thinking about it, it would be wonderful for a daughter to marry into Netherfield and make a home in Netherfield.

"Mrs. Bennet never imagined that I could have such good fortune. Caroline, my dear, it is wonderful!" Charlotte came into the room, just hearing Mrs. Lucas That excitedly repeated the above words to Caroline.

Caroline knew that she was very happy, but the extra enthusiasm of the people around her cast a shadow over such happiness.Therefore, Caroline was a little restless. When she saw Charlotte walking in, Caroline rushed to meet her: "Charlotte, you are finally back. If you don't come back, I feel like I'm going to faint."

"No, Caroline, how can you faint, and you will be a bride in two weeks. It's too unfortunate. If Mr. Wells came a week earlier, then you and Catherine could be married together." Well, now, I have to wait another two weeks."

"I understand now why so many relatives are in Hertfordshire and the Bingleys are moving away," whispered Caroline to Charlotte, between Mrs Lucas's speeches.

"You can also move away." Charlotte's words made Caroline happy again, and then Caroline shook her head: "But no, Ivan is not as rich as Mr. Bingley, and he cannot easily buy a big house .”

Charlotte also thought of this, so Charlotte patted Caroline lightly: "It's okay, Caroline, even if Ivan is not as rich as Mr. Bingley, your life will be fine. "

Of course, Caroline's face was full of joyful smiles, and she leaned on Charlotte's shoulder, full of longing for the future life.

After talking to Catherine, Mrs. Lucas was going to continue to tell Caroline, but she turned her head and found Caroline leaning on Charlotte's shoulder. Mrs. Lucas thought of Earl Max, and couldn't help sighing: "If Xia If Lotte can marry Count Max, then I would simply, almost happily forget about everything."

"Then mother, if you don't forget everything, I'd better not marry Earl Max." Charlotte's answer made Mrs. Lucas cover her mouth, and then Mrs. Lucas shook her head: "No, my dear, I just Metaphorically. How can I happily forget everything? At least, my dear children, I remember you all."

"Then Mom, now your wish has been fully fulfilled, your daughters are all married, you don't have to worry about Catherine and me, they will be old maids." Caroline helped Charlotte change the subject, this time Let Mrs. Lucas no longer mention Earl Max.But this did not prevent Mrs. Lucas from secretly swearing in her heart that she and Sir William must bring Charlotte and Earl Max together, so that the old couple would really have nothing to worry about.

This day's dinner was held later than usual, and the neighbors who came to congratulate them all left. In addition to the Lucas family, the two guests in the restaurant were Ivan and Earl Max.

Ivan sat with Caroline, of course, and Sir William gave Charlotte the wink to invite Earl Max.

For the sake of Sir William's eyesight, Charlotte did not object to this request, but asked Earl Max to sit with her.

Earl Max certainly understood what Charlotte meant, but since Charlotte was unwilling to announce it, Earl Max would obey her orders.After all, it is not a very good experience to disobey a proud noble lady.

Seeing everyone sitting down as he thought, Sir William was very happy: "I hope that everyone sitting at our table today will become our family." These words were so explicit that even Mrs. Lucas felt that It was a bit too much, so Sir William immediately added: "Of course, I hope that you, Earl Max, can find a wife as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Sir William, I have received your blessing." Earl Max raised his glass politely.

Could it be that his own hints were not enough?Sir William thought about it, but he was worried that offending a noble earl would be self-defeating, so Sir William did not continue.

Charlotte glanced at the sweet lovers, and the dish was evidently less sweet to each other than they were to each other.

Earl Max ate there in a regular manner and never said a word to Charlotte.Such a performance made Sir William very anxious. Perhaps, Charlotte should be reminded.

After dinner, everyone sat and chatted in the living room for a while, before Ivan and Earl Max bid farewell and went back to Netherfield Gardens.Sending off the guests, when Charlotte said she wanted to send little William to bed, Sir William said to Caroline: "Caroline, I know you are good at taking care of little William, you can take little William up first."

Caroline made a face at Charlotte, and led little William upstairs.

"Father, what do you want me for?" Charlotte looked at Sir William, deliberately pretending to be ignorant.This performance made Sir William a little hard to say, so Sir William frowned even more, and it took a long time for Sir William to speak again: "Charlotte, I know you want to raise little William up, but if little William It will be better for him if he can have a father. I hope, of course, the most important thing is that you promise that if there is a suitable person and a suitable opportunity, I hope you can consider it for Little William."

"Father, I understand what you mean, but for me, if I get married again, it must be out of my own consideration."

Charlotte's words made Sir William frown: "Charlotte, what do you mean?"

"It means that if I get married again, I must marry the person I love, and not choose marriage for other purposes." After saying this, Charlotte went upstairs: "Good night, father, good night mother."

Sir William didn't say good night but looked at his daughter's back. Maybe it's time for him to rethink, but why is such a thought so familiar?Charlotte She is no longer the gentle and submissive girl.

Sir William sighed, and Catherine went upstairs after saying good night to their husband and wife. Mrs. Lucas walked up to her husband with a candle: "Honey, you know that Charlotte is different now. We can't help you anymore." She's calling the shots."

"Yes, you have also heard from Mrs. Bennet that she is not even afraid of Lady Catherine, let alone others. It seems that the property has indeed made Charlotte much more courageous than usual." Sir William said When he saw the property, he couldn't help but frowned slightly, and then relaxed again. Of course, in the long run, Charlotte's acquisition of the property would be of greater help to the Lucas family.

It's just that Charlotte refused to agree to such a good marriage, which is really heartbreaking.Sir William went to rest without complaining, and had much to do.

Due to the good news of Caroline's engagement, Catherine's wedding was somewhat bleak, but this did not dilute Catherine's joy. After all, although her husband was not as young as Ivan, he also had a large fortune.Their new home was in Heine Gardens, a short half-mile from the Lucas family.