[Pride and Prejudice] Second Marriage

Darcy originally thought that when she woke up the next day, Juliet would definitely ask the unfinished questions of last night, but unfortunately she didn't mention it at all until the next day's lunch time, and she still played Pemberley's steady and hospitable hostess very well. .

The meaning of Mr. Leo's behavior has been very obvious in Darcy's eyes.He paid special attention to Miss Margaret's actions, and listened carefully to every word she said. Even when she looked over, his body was so stiff that even Mrs. Amber gave him several vigilant glances.

When facing Miss Margaret, his expressions and movements were far from his usual shrewd and capable professional image. Even Miss Margaret herself seemed to be aware of something. He didn't look in the direction of Mr. Leo, and he left quickly after lunch and went back to his room.

Darcy had to cough lightly to remind Mr. Leo not to show his will so blatantly.

To Darcy's amazement, Juliet's keen observation ability was completely useless. She kept smiling gently, and even answered two questions that mentioned her occasionally. She looked the same as usual, but Darcy Knowing her calm and natural appearance, she must have not noticed any clues.

In the afternoon, Darcy and Mr. Leo finished talking in the study, and found Juliet sitting in the sun on the terrace of the living room, covered with a blanket, dozing off little by little.

He couldn't laugh or cry, and picked up the book that had fallen to the ground for her.

Juliet opened her eyes, blinked in a daze, vaguely saw Darcy's figure, and sat up straight holding the armrests on both sides, "Have you finished talking with Mr. Leo?"

"Yes, we've already talked about everything we need to talk about." Darcy replied, he pulled up the blanket on Juliet's lap, and looked at her with some disapproval, "If you really want to sleep, go back to your room Go, it's too windy on the terrace."

"It's okay, I'm not sleepy," Juliet didn't care, she took the book in his hand and put it on a small table beside her, her voice was still dry after waking up, "Go and do your work, I just Sit down for a while."

Although the wife has the intention of being extremely considerate and generous, it always sounds unpleasant to Darcy.He was silent for a while, and poured her a glass of warm water. Instead, he took the book on the small table back into his hand, and sat down next to Juliet on the edge of the table.

Juliet took the water glass and looked up at him in some puzzlement.

Darcy flipped through the book she was reading, it was a slow and poetic travel book, he closed it again without interest, and decided to find a new topic, "Miss Margaret hasn't been with you since lunch You?"

"I'm not a little girl of a certain age, and I need my governess to accompany me all day long," said Juliet with a smile. "Besides, she is wholeheartedly trying to make some cute little hats for little Darcy."

Hearing this, Darcy looked at her carefully, the more he looked at her, the bigger the arc of the corners of his lips.Juliet was confused by his expression. She touched her face and hair, and couldn't help but angrily said, "What are you looking at?"

Darcy looked at her and couldn't help grinning for a while. Under Juliet's glaring eyes, he finally restrained himself and said, "Juliet, let's go back to the room. I feel that the sun has made you stupid. You just He has a smart face, but his thinking is incredibly slow."

Juliet looked at him unhappily, "If my dull thinking has not misunderstood, what is it that made you think that what I did was not smart, or... stupid?" She raised her chin proudly, "Of course you You can give valuable advice on what I did not do well."

Darcy laughed shortly. He cleared his throat, bent over and pinched her transparent and petite earlobes under the sun, and said with a smile, "Never mind, Juliet. You couldn't have done a better job as the mistress of Pemberley, It's just," he lowered his voice, "don't you think that Miss Margaret's departure today is a bit unusual?"

Juliet looked at him in surprise, "It's definitely not that I'm slow-minded, sir, it's that your senses are too sharp. I didn't expect you to notice Miss Margaret's... abnormal?" She shook her head, "Isn't it Abnormal, she has been like this for so many years."

Darcy was a little surprised at first, but when he heard the last sentence, he knew immediately that Juliet had once again misled the conversation with her seemingly intelligent appearance.They were probably talking about two completely different things, but Juliet understood what he said as another.He lightly pressed her shoulder and said with a smile, "Juliet, do you still remember the question I asked last night?"

As he expected, Juliet responded with a blank face, "What's the problem?"

Darcy briefly described Mr. Leo's affection for and pursuit of Miss Margaret. He deliberately praised Mr. Leo's successful career and character, "His wife died young, and there is a A grown-up son, unmarried, well-motivated, and on good terms with Mr. Leo. Juliet, although Miss Margaret may accompany you at Pemberley—she is always welcome, I still feel that the door Marriage is an opportunity for her."

"This matter is incredible." Juliet frowned for a while, "I doubt whether Miss Margaret is interested in this opportunity. Are you agreeing from Mr. Leo's point of view, or from the perspective of Mr. Leo?" From Miss Margaret's point of view?"

Darcy raised his finger on her shoulder slightly and stroked her smooth side face for a while, he smiled and said, "You don't have to be so hostile, Juliet. This is just a private matter between you and me." Let’s talk, I don’t necessarily want any results—I’m standing from an objective point of view.”

Juliet sighed and stood up from the comfortable armchair, "Yes, you are right. Although I wish her happiness so strongly, I cannot represent Miss Margaret's wishes— I have to ask her." She paused, then asked cautiously, "Are you sure Mr. Leo's affection is sincere?"

Darcy smiled slightly, "Do you still remember Mr. Leo's evaluation of you yesterday, Juliet? His evaluation of Miss Margaret was completely opposite - she is a kind woman who is beyond comprehension. I have to say, Miss Margaret had already worked out the idea that I and the committee had put forward with regard to the relief money for Mr. Fritz's mother. She was probably going to the store that day, and happened to be passing through town, and knew the whole story-- Poor and helpless as Mr. Fritz's mother was, she could never win a case. Her son's considerable chattels could only be given to a distant relative with a hard heart. Attic. Miss Margaret asked Mr. Leo to send fifty pounds to Mr. Fritz's mother after seeing everything, and she didn't even want to reveal her name to the old lady."

"She has always been so kind and kind." Juliet commented sincerely.

"There is no doubt that Mr. Leo was moved by her. In his life where he believes in and strictly enforces the cold law at all times, he lacks such a gentle, kind and compassionate woman."

Juliet was upset for this reason, "You mean—complementary characters? Just for this reason? It's too perfunctory."

"Mrs. Darcy, you are so capable and serious," Darcy laughed. He put his arms around Juliet's shoulders and gently squeezed her gradually rounded arms. "You must not perfunctory your husband in the future, impatiently Let him do something casually." He paused, and quickly returned to the topic, "Mr. Leo's occupation determines that his attitude is indifferent and strict, but he himself is a sympathetic person."

"It's useless to say too much about him." Juliet said helplessly. "It would be nice if he had blond hair." She said with some regret.

Darcy looked at her puzzled.

Juliet didn't explain.Although her mind was gradually slowing down, she still acted quickly, and found her in Miss Margaret's bedroom.

She was sitting by the window patiently embroidering a pattern of roses that Juliet knew so well.Her profile was tall and slender, with soft outlines—Juliet had watched this scene for many years, and many times when she opened her eyes from the bed, it was Miss Margaret's silent, affectionate profile that came into view.

"I kind of miss Bradley's roses," said Juliet, walking behind her and wrapping her arms around her neck.

Miss Margaret was startled, but reacted immediately, patted her hand, and told her to sit down.

"Mr. Earl will return to Bradley from London next month, and he will definitely come to Bradley to see you." A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "Dear Juliet, he saw you live like this Well, to be so happy must be extremely gratifying.”

Juliet thought for a while, and said her intentions honestly. She asked, "My dearest Margaret, do you have any new plans for the future? I mean, find a reliable shoulder, Another lovely child?"

Miss Margaret slowly stopped her needlework, her expression was a little confused, and after a while she returned to her usual calm look, "You are my cutest child, Juliet."

"Of course, of course." Juliet was a little moved and at a loss, and suddenly didn't know how to proceed with the topic.

Miss Margaret gave her a very considerate look, and said slowly, "Juliet, you don't have to worry about this matter for me. My...emotions belonged many years ago, and they still belong to me today. It still belongs in that place."

Juliet opened her mouth.She did not expect Miss Margaret to say such a sentimental remark.

"I'm sorry," a third voice suddenly sounded in the room, and Mrs. Amber stood at the door with a somewhat haughty expression—but Juliet knew that she was probably trying to cover up her gaffe and the sparkle in her eyes.She stared at Miss Margaret closely, and said, "Lawrence will probably be grateful that you have always missed him, but you didn't want to cherish his feelings during your lifetime, but spent your whole life remembering him after his death. Have you never regretted it?" Ever, Miss Margaret Whittaker?"

Mrs. Amber's sudden mention of the name made Miss Margaret rush. She held her breath, calmed down for a while, and then said in a low voice, "I regret it, ma'am. This is the only time in my life." Later, I clearly realized that maybe if I hadn’t rejected Lawrence’s affection because of some prejudices, life might not be as bad as I imagined. At least, I would never only bring the Looking back on everything about him with great emotion."