Dear Mr. Darcy [Pride and Prejudice]

Mr. Brown quietly came to the Duke's mansion under the cover of darkness that night, and under the cold gaze of the Duke, he took off his hat and bowed slightly. "Good evening, Your Excellency. First of all, I would like to apologize for my failure to keep the appointment, and then we can negotiate again on the issues of the previous few days." As the Duke guessed, he said that he did this only for self-protection, as long as the Duke Show more sincerity, and the people on his side will gradually let go. "One-time cooperation is not a good enough choice for you and me. Maybe we can turn this agreement into a long-term cooperation."

Mr. Brown has always been positioned as a diehard opponent, and His Excellency the Duke was surprised to find that he was more tactful than expected.After angrily accusing Mr. Brown of breaking the agreement, His Excellency the Duke pondered for a moment, pretending to be interested in long-term cooperation. "The premise is that the sincerity of your hope is reasonable enough." Interest is fake.The only reason the Duke doesn't want to use his evidence to bring down Brown just yet is because he has better plans.After Brown helped him get the proposal defeated, he planned to reveal to his nemesis that Brown and some people around him were in collusion with him.In this way, after Brown was convicted, those people were no longer trusted and could only surrender to him.

Mr. Brown smiled. "Unilateral secrets are not a solid foundation for cooperation. Maybe you can exchange Mr. Theron's secrets? Please rest assured that as long as you don't tell me, I will never do anything inappropriate to Mr. Theron move."

Mr. Theron was a well-known go-getter under the Duke, and he had personal grievances with many on Mr. Brown's side.If it was another subordinate, the Duke might not agree, but in recent years, the differences between the Duke and Theron have gradually widened. More importantly, he has entered his twilight years and hopes to let the eldest son inherit both his title and actual leadership in the future.Theron was a hindrance, and the duke could sense his vague ambitions.The Duke originally planned to kill Theron after bringing the merchant forces under his command, but now it seems that killing people with a knife is a good choice.

Although both parties have the willingness to cooperate, the specific details have been disputed for a long time.Mr. Brown didn't leave the Duke's mansion until a faint light appeared on the horizon.

Afterwards, things basically developed as expected by the Duke.

Under the control of Mr. Brown, the situation gradually tilted towards the Duke.In order to prevent Mr. Brown from tearing up the agreement and disrupting his plan, His Excellency the Duke started the wooing operation in advance.How profitable can a necessary monopoly drug be?Even the duke, who has never paid much attention to money, was a little moved.Let alone other people.Under the lure of penicillin, many people secretly leaned towards the Duke.

The only surprise that His Excellency the Duke did not expect was that the conflict between the two sides intensified.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, Mr. Brown's side did not know that those who had dealt privately were obviously a little impatient.In the ensuing discussion, although he didn't directly point to his nose to say it, his words all implied that the Duke's side disregarded the overall situation of the party for self-interest.

Although this is the case, His Excellency the Duke rejects such charges.The rebuttals of the people on his side also became sharper, implying that the other party was forming cliques within the party for personal gain.The two factions have been in conflict for a long time, and there is no need to worry about no arguments when they turn over old accounts. From disputes of interests to personal attacks, the more they say, the more gunpowder they say, and finally it is said that Mr. Brown and others are transferred from the Whig Party to the Tory Party. They ignore The idea that the Tory Party has always adhered to is to improve the status of the new rich businessmen. I don't know what their intentions are.

Speaking of which, His Excellency the Duke felt that the situation was a little out of control.A fallout between the two factions would do him no good, and his goal was to bring both sides under his command at the same time, not to bring down the other side.After Mr. Brown is dealt with, he will put forward these proposals with slight changes in details.At this time, if you talk too much, you will have to refute yourself in the future, which is not good for face.

Just when the Duke was in a dilemma, someone from his subordinates stepped forward.Taking care of the intricate blood relationship, this one can be regarded as his little cousin.His royal blood is a little thinner than the duke's.These years have been under the duke's subordinates, and he is also one of the go-getters. He is best at being neutral and muddled, and he is considered to be on the right side of the duke.This time, His Excellency the Duke gave him some authority according to the previous practice, asking him to talk to the people here on the one hand, and communicate with the other side on the other hand.

Unexpected conflicts were quickly resolved.

Is this little cousin walking a little closer to the opposite side?This question floated in the Duke's mind for a second.But there have been too many things recently, and this unimportant problem was quickly overshadowed by other things.

Seeing that more than half of the preparations had been completed, even the Duke, who had been very cautious all along, couldn't help but feel a little overjoyed.He never imagined that things would change drastically overnight.

His Excellency the Duke was in a bad mood when he woke up that day.In the dream last night, Little Kentra refused to believe him, handed over penicillin to the royal family, disclosed the production technology, and sold it at cost price.Although it was a dream, His Excellency the Duke was still a little restless.Maybe it was Little Kentra's hypocritical attitude towards him at the beginning, or maybe it was the impression that the old Earl Kentra had left on him. Even though Little Kentra showed his hole card and surrendered this time, he was still a little anxious in his heart.

Trying to suppress these irrational emotions, His Excellency picked up the black tea and took a sip. The mellow bitterness was lingering with a faint floral fragrance, which lifted his spirits.

At this time, the servant hurried in and presented a note.His Excellency the Duke glanced at it, and his face changed.A nightmare come true.

"The proposal is passed."

When this announcement sounded in the hall, His Excellency the Duke was still in a daze.Many who were neutral the other day have turned to Mr Brown today.Mr. Brown's network is much bigger than he imagined.Little Kentra's move turned his solicitation deal a few days ago into a fraud.The people who approached changed their attitudes one after another.

The old enemy, as always, cast a triumphant look after the victory. Is this a show off of the proposal being passed, or a show off of the successful setup?The Duke has realized that this is a bureau.Kentra Jr. and Brown hooked up from the start.

Fast, must be fast!His Excellency the Duke concluded that this was a conspiracy by his rival, and estimated that the next step would be to bring down Theron.The other party must have never thought that doing so would not break his arm, but would actually help him.But on the surface, he still sent someone to remind Theron that he had recently heard rumors that the other party was planning to bring down their faction.He hoped that Theron and his arch-nemesis could both lose.While the Duke was thinking about how to appease the businessmen, he was preparing to make Little Kentra and Brown, who dared to plot against him, pay the price.He did not choose a carriage, and galloped back to the mansion on horseback.

"You..." The servant wanted to take the Duke's coat as usual, and met the Duke's eyes as soon as he said a word, and swallowed the rest of the words in fright.

Cold anger burned in the Duke's eyes.Without taking off his coat, he went straight to the study and opened the safe.Evidence of Kentra Jr. and Mr. Brown is in it.

The Duke had an ominous premonition. Since Kentra Jr. and Brown had decided to deceive him from the very beginning, the evidence might...but he sent someone to confirm it.

Confused in this way, His Excellency first opened the letter proving that Mr. Brown's witnesses had perjured him.Then I turned it back and forth several times in disbelief, and crumpled the letter.All the handwriting on the letter has disappeared, leaving only a piece of yellowed letter paper that looks very old.

Similarly, the original remittance records of the old Earl of Kentra also disappeared.

check!Check again!His Excellency the Duke had just called him to the study, and before he could give the order to search for old Kentra and Brown's criminal evidence again, the worse news arrived.Brown did not tell the secret of Mr. Theron, but handed it to Mr. Theron. Of course, he did not forget to say that it was given to him by the Duke.

The Duke can't take care of little Kentra and Brown anymore.Although he wished to use the blood of these two people to wash away the shame of being teased, they were not the point now.Theron's power should not be underestimated, and at the same time, the Duke must also beware of his arch-rival taking advantage of the fact that they are both hurt.

His Excellency the Duke has struggled a little bit from an aristocrat with the title of Duke to the highest position in the Tory Party. He has sat firmly for decades, and his means and influence cannot be underestimated.In the end, he defeated Theron and prevented his arch-rival from reaping the benefits.But he missed one person, his little cousin who likes to be messy.

"Da da, da da." The sound of horseshoes was clear and rhythmic, and a carriage walked slowly on the winding path.There are a few vigorous grasses sporadically, budding in the middle of the path.The rolling greens are dotted with some vibrant wildflowers.No one took care of it, so the wild flowers just chose a place at random, and bloomed as they liked, some had already bloomed, and some had just sprouted buds.Little bits and pieces, but not interesting.The wind is faintly mixed with the breath of summer, moist, warm, with the fragrance of flowers and plants, brushing the tip of the nose.A patch of dark roofs loomed in the distance.

"Miss, there is Langborn ahead." The young maid said to Emma excitedly, her eyes sparkling, as she went out with her master for the first time.

Emma pushed open the window and narrowed her eyes.Longborn, where that story began.