aristocratic engagement

When Anne learned of his speculation from Darcy, she was silent for about half an hour.

Darcy sat on the sofa, drinking tea seemingly calmly, but he didn't realize that there was no drop left in his teacup.

"are you still there?

He couldn't help but opened his mouth, but in an instant, he heard the voice he was most eager to hear: "How did you find out? I, I just wondered why your mother and mother have no similarities at all." .”

"I met a general on the battlefield. He looked too much like Rommel—no, Jung Rommel. Later, I found out that his surname was indeed Rommel."

"This can only show that Rommel's identity is unusual." Annie pondered for a moment, "Who is he to that General Rommel?"

"Brother. However, they are not of noble origin. General Rommel has only gradually climbed up from the bottom in recent years." Darcy paused, and poured the water from the opposite glass into his own, "here Before, their parents were the most powerful servants around a lady."

"Ma'am?!" Annie couldn't help calling out.

Since Darcy mentioned such an unexpected person, it must not be without purpose.

"Is this lady someone from Lady Catherine?!" Anne asked.

Darcy looked strange: "I'm not sure, my dear. I haven't seen the portrait of that lady, but I heard some gossip in the streets and alleys during my study tour. This lady lived in Prussia. She is very respected in the palace, and even... are her servants. But the time is too long, I just had suspicions at the time, some people deliberately suppress the development of rumors, so I can't continue to investigate."

But Annie looked at his face and understood that he almost affirmed this conjecture.It's just that there is no evidence, and the matter cannot be pointed out.

"How is the lady now?"

"died."

"died?!"

"Yes, but this is just a rumor." Darcy shook his head, a little bit sad, "The rumor said that she gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, who became a thorn in the eyes of the noble queen, and was removed by the nobles. Lost."

Annie gasped.

"However, there is also a saying that the infant child was taken away, and the executioners did not find her in Madam's residence."

Anne now understood what Darcy meant.Her mind was a little confused—if, if what Darcy had said was true, if the rumors he had heard were true, then Lady Catherine might well be the baby who escaped death.

So, she really has no blood relationship with Darcy?Even, part of the blood in Lady Catherine's body, her blood, came from the continent of Europa.

But if this is the case, how did Lady Catherine become the eldest daughter of the Fitzwilliam family?

"... Darcy, I want to know the truth, but I dare not expose it." Anne smiled wryly, "Yes, your words have untied my knot, but this is too cruel for Lady Catherine—— If our guesses are true."

"That's one of the reasons why I never exposed it." Darcy looked at the empty chair in front of him, and traced the current movements and demeanor of this person in his mind.

"Rommel must know something. He has a deep friendship with Sir Louis and Earl Fitzwilliam, as if he came here for Lady Catherine."

"I agree with you." Darcy waved the already written and sealed letter, "My people have found his whereabouts, but I'm not sure if he will be willing to tell us the truth."

"Don't let Lady Catherine know."

"of course."

The mystery of this body seemed to be solved, which made Anne feel a little relieved—things that seemed insignificant to outsiders were her most important heart disease.

But how could her soul return to her body?Is this matter also related to Rommel?

"Nine times out of ten." Darcy said suddenly, "Your soul leaving the body may be closely related to all of these... There will not be two unrelated things happening to you at the same time in the world."

Annie was a little shaken, if she told Darcy what happened in her previous life.

—Does he think he is a madman?

However, in the eyes of outsiders now, he is probably also a lunatic.

Anne couldn't help laughing as she watched the terrified prying eyes sneaking through the crack of the door.

"Georgianna is here, let her take Fenrir to post the letter."

What's it like to be a transparent person that others can't see, can't hear?

Anne found this very interesting at first, because she no longer had to worry about her facial expressions and actions would reveal her true thoughts and make people suspicious, and no matter what she did, she didn't have to worry about whether it was in accordance with lady etiquette.Even, she can use another perspective to observe the people around her as she likes.

Like Darcy.

Before that confession, in real terms, she didn't spend long time with him.

However, it seems that this person gradually came into my heart starting from the daily bits and pieces.He is a respected manor owner, a nephew who respects his elders, an elder brother who cares for his younger sister, and a gentleman who respects women...

He's so perfect that it's unreal.

Annie was attracted by such a perfect him, and impulsively confessed to him, and was forced into the "cold palace" before falling in sweet love.

This sudden departure also made Annie's restless heart gradually calm down.

She couldn't leave her body too far, so she could only stay in this room, so Darcy moved her office to this room.

"I'm afraid that when I come back from a day's work, I won't hear your voice," Darcy said. "Honey, this is all too cruel for you and me. It's easy to express our hearts to each other, so is it necessary to accept the tricks of fate like this?"

"Letting me stay by your side, even if I can only hear your voice, is the best medicine for me to prevent me from going crazy."

Annie thought to herself, if she was still in that body, she would definitely blush to the point of explosion after hearing what he said!

However, God took away even the right to blush.

So Anne agreed that Darcy would stay in her room—as a lover.

Annie was a little embarrassed at first when they got along like this day and night.But over time, she gradually got used to his breath and his presence.

——Only Darcy can hear her voice in this world now. She can't imagine that if he is not by her side, she is completely in a vacuum environment, and she must be the first to go crazy.

His love/words and excuses are just thoughtful to make himself less lonely.

She could not observe Darcy unscrupulously before, but now she can.

He sits in the sun with his legs crossed and holds thick material in his hands.His eyes are calm and wise, and it was rare to find that he has such beautiful fan-shaped eyelashes hidden under the deep eye sockets.

But in the sun, the shadow hit his smooth and flat cheeks, and his bones and lines had never been so impactful—when Annie changed her identity to see him, she could discover things that she hadn't noticed before. place.

In addition, Anne found that Darcy was really serious when he was serious.

He used to lock himself in the study room. Annie guessed at that time that he couldn't spend all day reading and reading materials. Doesn't he have other hobbies?Even Anne, after dealing with affairs for a period of time, would choose to go out with Georgiana to relax for a while.

However, Anne guessed wrong, Darcy could really sit at the table all day long.

The news of Anne's fainting was not leaked, and the letters from those industries kept coming in. Anne could read them herself, but she couldn't write a reply, so Darcy took the initiative to undertake the work.

Now, he not only has to deal with his own affairs, but also writes letters and gives orders according to Anne's dictation.

Anne hesitated when he suggested it—they were now lovers at best.

'Even if I marry him, it doesn't mean I share everything with him. '

Annie thought so awkwardly.

However, when Darcy spread out all his letters without any scruples, he did not avoid her sight at all; he knew that Anne could not leave the room, but he still did so, showing all of himself in front of her eyes.

Annie felt a little sour in her heart, but also had an imperceptible sweetness.

But Darcy felt that it was not enough.

In his eyes, Annie was also an elusive fog.Her whole body is like a tightly closed rose, unwilling to show her fragrance in front of others.

How can a reclusive lady have such great energy?

After Annie fainted, he vaguely felt that he had touched the truth, maybe someone secretly wanted to untie their knots.

"I promised at the Count's grave that I would play the role he once played, as 'Mr. Richter'."

"...But I don't want you to block the knife for me and stand in front of me. Since our enemies can attack the Earl, they will definitely not show mercy to you."

"Remember, the Duke of Bridgewater is dead."

"Are you sure that he is the only one behind the scenes?" Annie asked back, "No, I don't think so. With his energy alone, trying to kill an earl? This is too outrageous! Even, even if It's only him, there will be endless troubles after this is over, as long as I'm still running the company, I can't let you—"

"We are one, Anne." Darcy interrupted her in a deep voice.

Annie's heart was shaken, she choked up, but she couldn't say rashly: No, you are not me, I am me.

"We are one," Darcy repeated in a low voice. "I am responsible to you, and you are responsible to me—you can't be half-hearted!"

"Of course I won't be half-hearted, but we... are just lovers now." Annie murmured softly.

"But, I even designed the wedding bouquet." Darcy smiled lightly.

Annie heard his murmured smile, and suddenly felt a heart beating in her empty chest.

Did she come for him?

In the early morning, Du Li knocked on Anne's door as usual.

Darcy opened his eyes the moment he heard the sound.Confusion only appeared in his eyes for two seconds before being replaced by clarity and vigilance.

He turned his head and saw Annie still lying beside him quietly.

She was still asleep.

The sound of a water basin being placed on the ground came from outside the door.Darcy knew it was Dolly.

A moment of hope was dashed again.

These days, Annie always lay down on her own body before going to bed, hoping that when she woke up one day, she would have already returned to her own body.

Now, Anne's body was in a coma, and her soul was silent, and Darcy knew that she was still resting.

Darcy reached out, caressed her cheek, and brushed her dry lips with his fingertips.Darcy frowned, propped up his body, and carefully looked at the unconscious man.

Dr. Layson had warned that prolonged coma, without food, could lead to her physical breakdown.However, for so many days and nearly half a month, her complexion is still rosy, her heartbeat is steady, and she looks like she is just asleep.

For the first time, he noticed that her lips were dry—like dried roses.

Darcy looked around for some hot water to moisten her lips.But one night passed, and the hot water had already cooled down.

He remembered that Du Li had put down the basin and kettle at the door just now, so he planned to get up.

Just as Darcy tried to get up, his movements froze suddenly, and his eyes couldn't help staying on those lips.

'Anne isn't awake, she won't know. '

'But how can you secretly kiss her?That's not what a gentleman does. '

'But she is my lover. '

'If she knew, she might be angry, after all, she couldn't resist. '

'Yes, she couldn't resist. '

Darcy struggled in his heart. He knew that stealing a kiss was not done by a gentleman, but he was tempted by those rosy lips. The moist and hot breath spewed out from his slightly parted lips, blowing his eyelashes...

Just one moment, she won't know... no, no...

Suddenly, he heard a low exclamation, but it disappeared quickly, like his hallucination.Darcy's breathing was stagnant, and he immediately raised his head, only to see the girl still lying there motionless, with no intention of waking up.

'Her spirit awoke. '

'Yes, she knew I was going to kiss her, but she didn't stop! '

'You can kiss her now. '

Darcy put his hands on her side, stroked her face with his fingers, brushing away those scattered blue hairs.

Moaning/groaning and inhaling sounds came from the ear, body/below.The corners of Darcy's lips curled up slightly, understanding.The unconcealable joy made his face a little hot, and his heartbeat quickened.

Even though she still didn't wake up.

Darcy bent down/body, her warm lips brushed her forehead, and the delicate skin brought a wonderful touch.He sighed slightly, his lips gradually moved down, passed over her tightly closed eyelids, her high nose, and finally, stuck to the lips that Xiao had been thinking about for a long time.

This is a kiss without passion/lust.

Darcy's lips touched and rubbed lightly, comforting and comforting.He gently held her cheek in his hand, but he didn't dare to use any force on his knuckles.

She didn't move to respond, but the faint breath coming from her ears merged with his breathing.

Darcy's eyes were moist.

——This is a painful and sweet torture. He knew her response in his heart, but he couldn't really touch her skin and soul.

He sighed, let go of her lips, and finally kissed her forehead and eyebrows reluctantly.Anne's lips are no longer dry, but rosy.

Darcy got up, only glanced at her, then turned and rushed into the bathroom in a panic.

After hearing the sound of water coming from inside, Anne's soul groaned and rolled, and rolled from her body to the position where Darcy slept all night.

'Ah...how could this be...'

Annie murmured, and buried her face in the quilt—it was all his smell.

When Du Li found Darcy and asked to have a talk with him, Darcy just raised his eyebrows in surprise and nodded his acceptance.

Du Li did not sit down on the stool in front of him, but stood by the four-poster bed and saluted Darcy.

"Mr. Darcy, what I said may make others think I'm a lunatic, but I believe that if I tell you, you will understand me." Du Li seemed to have organized her language a long time ago and said fluently.

Darcy folded his hands on his chest, squinted his eyes, and nodded, beckoning her to go on.

"I always feel that Miss de Bourgh is still here." Du Li said decisively.

"Of course she's still there." Darcy pretended to be annoyed, but he was slightly taken aback in his heart, as if he understood what she meant.

"No, that's not what I mean... Mr. Darcy, Miss de Bourgh is lying on this bed, unconscious, but I have a feeling that she is still watching our lives." Du Li frowned , I felt that my words were too ambiguous, "Her soul is beside us and is living with us, but I don't know why, and can't return to her body!"

Only Darcy knew the shock in his heart: "Why do you say that?"

[How would Du Li know? ! 】Even Annie couldn't help crying.

He tried his best to keep his voice steady.

"Sir, I have been with Miss de Bourgh for ten years, and I dare say that in this world, no one understands her better than me." The corners of Du Li's mouth slightly raised, "Even Lady Catherine can't compare with me .”

"Lady Catherine was very surprised by Miss Anne's confession, but I had already noticed it.

Seven years ago, when you and Miss Darcy first appeared at Pemberley Manor, although Miss Anne showed such resistance, I already expected that today, one day, she would come to Pemberley Manor. "

【What?I didn't feel anything about you... at all!Even, even annoying! 】Annie quickly defended.

She has a feeling of being exposed by others, and those emotions that are difficult for her to detect are actually seen by the people around her?

Darcy's facial muscles trembled slightly. He wanted to laugh, but he didn't want to make Anne angry.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" There was still a hint of a smile in Darcy's voice.

"Because Miss Anne cares about you." Du Li lowered her eyes and pursed her lips, "Caring can be resistance, and it can also turn into concern over the years. Miss Anne is very hard-spoken, and she is always unwilling to admit her sincerity , but I know that the more she wants to escape and refute, it just proves her sincerity.

Because uncontrollable emotions are her worst enemy.

She knows this, so she resists it, fears it. "

Darcy was a little proud, because he didn't hear Annie's scream like a cat whose tail was stepped on, which proved that what Du Li said was true.

【Tell her the truth, Darcy, Du Li is the person I trust the most.She can actually feel me... I didn't expect it, maybe this is the tacit understanding of many years. 】Annie's voice rang in his ears.

Darcy nodded and said to Du Li: "These days, there are some rumors in the manor."

Du Li was slightly taken aback, and quickly explained: "Yes, I heard about it, but I'm not crazy—"

"Of course you are not crazy." Darcy interrupted her. "No one is crazy. Anne is still there. She hasn't left. She lives with me every moment."

Du Li immediately turned to look at the person on the bed as if she had been electrocuted, then turned her head to look at Mr. Darcy's transparent and wise eyes, and opened her mouth wide.

"She has something to say to you."

Du Li left in a hurry with Annie's instructions.After hearing what Mr. Darcy said just now, her doubts were completely dispelled-no one except "Mr. Richter" knew the whole story about those business matters.

Du Li is about to quietly put on men's clothes and go to London.

In the bedroom, Darcy looked at the sunny scenery outside the window and didn't speak for a long time.

Annie floated to his side, quietly waiting for his answer.

Just now she told Darcy about her biggest plan—whether it was the mine, Bergram's steam engine improvement studio, or Phoenix and the Rose Garden, all her money-making goals were for an unprecedented thing in the world. What it smells like: a steam train.

Now steam ships have gradually invaded the entire shipping market, but this is far from enough.Take Anne's mine as an example. She wants to send coal to Manchester, and she must have efficient means of transportation.

Maybe the canal is the best way, but the canal has been completely controlled by the Duke of Bridgewater.In the past, she could use Alan's way to open up the joints, but now, she doesn't even want to see her.

——Perhaps she is capricious, replacing rationality with personal emotion.But whenever Annie remembered that Alan stuck his hand tightly around her throat, gnashing her teeth and forcing her to accept his feelings, Annie couldn't help but want to vomit.

Since the waterway is impassable, the steam train must be put on the agenda.

"Your idea is very good, but you still need to add fire." Darcy's voice interrupted Anne's thoughts, "Unlike shipping, those shipyards will scramble to buy patents, but if you want to build on the ground Steam train tracks, there is too much knowledge in it.

"Whose land should the tracks run over? Are you buying or leasing the land, or are they begging you to put the trains across their land?

"I don't think anyone has more say in this than the royal family."

After hearing this, Anne said awkwardly: "I'm just a little lord who only has a father on me. Once the earl might be able to partner with me and walk around for me, but now—"

"I said, I can be him." Darcy smiled, "The ancestors of the Darcy family started with military exploits, and I don't believe that Lawrence, who is the current head of the Fitzwilliam family, will sit still and wait for death."

The author has something to say: Hey hey hey hey hey this kiss awsl! ! !

So touching _(:з」∠)_ that I blush.

发现没有，安妮就是个吃软不吃硬的人_(:з」∠)_感谢在2021-01-0523:46:14~2021-01-0623:57:48期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

Thanks to the little angels who threw mines: Yi1;

Thanks to the little angel of irrigation nutrient solution: 20 bottles of saberlulu;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!