As late autumn arrived, the Dashwoods spent more time in the living room with its warming fireplace.The only activity is to visit Sir John's family at Barton Manor not far away.Both Sully and Margaret liked the warm Sir John and Mrs Jennings.

On this day, the Dashwood family was reading, painting, and sewing in the living room as usual. Margaret suddenly ran in, her little face was full of joy: "Edward is here! Edward is here!"

Several people hurriedly put down the things in their hands, arranged their manners, and stood in the living room waiting for the gentleman's visit.

Edward Ferrers was a young and vigorous gentleman who was quite fond of Margaret.Although the little girl Margaret was a little annoyed because she sent the world map instead of sending it herself, but as soon as he came, Margaret became happy again!

Mrs. Dashwood was also very fond of this young man who was so different from his sarcastic sister, and she warmly invited Edward Ferrers to stay for the night.

"Thank you for your invitation, Mrs. Dashwood." Edward sat on the single sofa in front of the fireplace with a slightly shy smile: "Because of some personal matters, I had to mail the map." He looked at Margot Ritter: "I hope my visit can appease Miss Margaret's anger."

Margaret's little chin was raised high, trying to look arrogant, but she had always been a sweet little girl, and this posture soon became untenable.She smiled and complained to Edward: "I was angry when I saw the map you sent me, but for the sake of you coming here to explain it, I will forgive you!"

"Thank you." Edward laughed, with the slyness unique to young people.

Mrs. Dashwood, Margaret, and Edward Ferrers were soon chatting like no one else, while Marianne and Sully were ignored.Although in terms of grades, the three of them should have a common language.But Mrs. Dashwood considered that her two eldest daughters already had sweethearts, and it was better not to let other gentlemen know how good they were.

But what Mrs. Dashwood doesn't know is that many years later, this gentleman will marry his little daughter and take her on an adventure at sea!

It didn't take long for Edward Ferrers to be dragged out by Margaret to admire his tree house.Then, she begged the man to take her for a ride, and Ferrers readily agreed.It wasn't until dinner time that the two people who had forgotten the time came back full of enthusiasm.

But Ferrers, who came here this time, seemed to have some incomprehensible thoughts. Even when he was playing with Margaret, he would get distracted from time to time.

The arrival of Ferrers made Barton Cottage more happy, but soon, the gentleman also left after staying for two days.He needed to go home to his own mother and brother for the winter social season.Then, calm down his mood, his mood is so bad that everyone can see it.

Barton Cottage was quiet again.

Just two days after Ferrers left, Sir John and his mother-in-law Mrs. Jennings visited with Charlotte and Mr. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings' other daughter, and her husband.

Apparently, Marianne was a little upset by the sudden visit, and she even started to complain: "Can't we have some private time?"

Su Li patted Marian lightly, because Sir John's family had walked in.It would be impolite to be overheard, and Sir John's family were warm and friendly, and Marianne may have been burdened by excessive friendliness.

After exchanging salutes, Jennings sat down for another long speech, her face full of joy, which of course had been since the Dashwoods had known her.

"And my niece, too! Miss Lucy Steele is a very lovely girl. Warm, lively, cheerful, you'll like her."

Sir John said: "Then, come to Barton Manor to have dinner tonight! No rejection will be accepted!" He had a warm smile on his face: "The carriage will pick you up at four o'clock in the afternoon." After saying this, they The family went out.

Come and go like the wind...

Su Li and Mrs. Dashwood looked at each other speechlessly, and then continued to enjoy their breakfast.

Marianne almost rolled her eyes rudely.

Putting on well-fitting skirts, the slightly dressed people got into the carriage of Barton Manor and bumped all the way to Sir John's house.

The good news is that Mrs. Jennings is willing to take Marianne and Sully to London, to social balls there all winter, and they won't be back until spring.

Marian was so happy that she could hardly sit still. She stood up with a smile on her face, went to the piano and played for the two families for half the night. Every song was so beautiful and full of happiness.

As soon as they got back to Barton Cottage, Mrs. Dashwood began to pack her daughter.Thank you Su Li!At least now they each had three skirts and three new shawls, three new gloves and three new handbags.Combined, these will get them through prom all winter long.

Marianne was twirling happily in the bedroom with her new dress in her arms, thinking about how long these new clothes would be enough for her to attend the airport dance, and how long she could dance with Willoughby.

In the afternoon they arrived at Mrs. Jennings's London home, which was luxurious and comfortable.Although the people living around are some businessmen who are not liked by the upper class in this era.But they are still very satisfied with this place.Mrs. Jennings seemed to know that they had always slept in separate rooms, so a room was arranged for each of them.

Su Li packed her luggage, and when she went out, she happened to see Marian handing over a letter to Ford's butler, and spent two pennies for an urgent letter.

"For Willoughby?" she asked, stepping forward, putting her hand on Marianne's shoulder.

"Yes, so we can see him at night!" Marianne had hope on her face, and her mood was much happier than when she was at Barton Cottage.

Su Li nodded: "Let's go, let's go to the living room to talk to Mrs. Jennings and have some afternoon tea. After sitting in the carriage for so long, everyone needs to relax."

Mrs. Jennings poured black tea for Su Li, glanced at Marian who looked out of the window from time to time and said teasingly: "Sit down, Marian, it's so late now, no one will come over."

"Willoughby will come!" Marianne was a little excited, as if to add credibility to her words, she said several times: "He will come, I sent him a letter. Of course he will come, and, It's not too late now, is it?"

Su Li took a sip of her tea and looked at the anxious Marian, not knowing what to say.I wish Willoughby would come!Or Marianne would be sad!

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Marianne jumped up happily: "Someone knock on the door again!"

Mrs. Jennings shook her head: "Perhaps the next door."

"Dong dong dong." The door rang twice again, and now several people in the room heard it.

Marianne rushed to the door and faced the person who walked in. Then, she showed a regretful expression, her eyes quickly turned red, and tears were about to flow out.

But Su Li, her complexion is completely different from her own sister, she quickly spread a rose-like smile on her face, stood up and looked towards the person: "Brandon..."

"Good afternoon, Mrs. Jennings, Miss Marianne, Miss Eleanor."

"good afternoon."

"Let's go, we have to give them a little space!" Mrs. Jennings stood up with a smile, and pulled the disappointed Marian towards the door. She even turned her head and winked at Su Li.

"I--"

"I--"

The two spoke at the same time, and the atmosphere was awkward for a moment, and then became sweet again as the two looked at each other.

Su Li smiled and tugged at the shawl on her body, looking at her sweetheart, she couldn't let go of the corner of her mouth. At this moment, she also wanted to follow Marianne's way of walking around the room last night.

Brandon also laughed. He took two steps closer, took Su Li's hand and saluted, and felt a little tangled when he put it down. God, he really didn't want to let go of the hand of the girl he dreamed of.

"Is everything settled?" Su Li asked as she poured him a cup of tea and handed it over.

Brandon frowned: "It's done, although the result is not satisfactory." Obviously, he was very dissatisfied with the result of the matter.Then, he hesitated to speak and stopped, not knowing whether he wanted to say it or not.

"Brandon?" Su Li also frowned. Men in this era like to keep a few lovers outside, and if the lover is beautiful and elegant enough, they will be envied by other men.So, her colonel is also raising a lover outside?Is it possible?And illegitimate children?

"No——" Brandon knew what his sweetheart had guessed when he saw her expression, and quickly expressed his sincerity: "I don't have those, those outsiders. I—" The next words made him a little difficult to say, after all, he already had I haven't said these words for more than ten years.But seeing the doubtful expression of the girl he likes, he regained his courage: "I am happy with you, only you."

Colonel Brandon was doomed not to say any sweet words, just these simple words made him blushed and lowered his head.

Su Li couldn't help but blushed too, the corners of her mouth were wide open, and there were tears of joy in her eyes. She couldn't wait to respond: "Me too."

She met Brandon's eager eyes, and the two blushed and looked at each other stupidly until Mrs. Jennings's loud voice came.

The two sat together and enjoyed a wonderful dinner, and the sweet look at each other from time to time made Mrs. Jennings laugh non-stop.But now the two of them don't care about anyone, they only have each other in their eyes.

Marianne finished her supper in silence, and then went upstairs, and Mrs. Jennings went upstairs to rest.Only Brandon and Su Li were left in the living room.

Suddenly, Brandon stood up and went to Su Li and knelt on one knee.

This action made Su Li react immediately, she covered her mouth, and her eyes were filled with tears of joy and happiness.

"I never admit that there will be any obstacles to the union of two true hearts. If you turn the rudder when you see someone change, or leave when you see someone turn, then love is not true love. Love is an everlasting tower lamp, love is A star that guides rice porridge. I love you, Eleanor. Marriage is the end of youth and the beginning of life. Will you choose me, Eleanor, as the beginning of our two lives?" Brandon is not familiar with recited Shakespeare's love poems, which he had heard young girls liked.He held his sweetheart's hand trembling nervously, and he looked at his sweetheart's eyes full of anticipation and tension.

He felt that time had stopped, and the air had gone away from him. His heart and eyes were full of the graceful girl in front of him, and he was waiting for an answer, one, yes, an answer.

"Yes..." Su Li felt her voice tremble a little, and her tears couldn't stop falling.She blamed herself in her heart, in this age, she has been contaminated with too many bad customs, before she was not such a girl who cried easily.

"Of course, I mean, I, I would."

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