Countess of Pride and Prejudice

"Count Max has come of age 15 years ago, he can make decisions about his marriage, and the count can marry the countess, or he can ask the king's consent!" Count Max didn't take Lady Catherine's threat seriously.This made Lady Catherine even more annoyed, and she turned and walked out of the room.

Earl Max didn't follow, but said to Philip: "Philip, maybe the two of us can go find a place to have a good talk, you know, we have been friends for more than 20 years!"

The count was still so aggressive. Philip wanted to refuse, but he knew he couldn't refuse. After nodding to everyone present, he followed the count out.

As soon as the door was closed, Mrs. Lucas, who had been leaning on Caroline, immediately ran to her daughter: "Charlotte, please tell me what is going on. Could it be that Mr. Rochester also fell in love with you?"

"Mom, besides who is in love with me, can you think of something else? For example, how can my life be better?"

"Oh, Charlotte, besides marrying a rich husband to make her life better, what else can a woman do? Whether it's Mr. Rochester or Earl Max, they are very good candidates. Don't give up!" Mrs. Lucas didn't take Charlotte's helplessness seriously. For her, her daughter's happiness is like marrying a rich man. As for who she loves or not, she will fall in love slowly up.

"Yes, Charlotte, your mother is right. No wonder you have the courage to treat Lady Catherine like this. Yes, if you are married to Mr. Rochester or Earl Marks, why should you treat Lady Catherine like you used to? No matter Xia Lotte, don't offend anyone easily, after all, Lady Catherine has two capable nephews!"

Sir William was also very happy and satisfied. He never expected that his daughter, who had been unknown in Hertfordshire, would meet such a good partner after coming to London, and there were only two of them.My God, if this news comes back to Meryton, it will drive everyone crazy.

Mrs. Lucas and her husband thought about the same thing. The thought of having such good sons-in-law made Mrs. Lucas almost float away. Unfortunately, they both fell in love with Charlotte. If one of them could fall in love with Carlo Lynn would be great.

So Mrs. Lucas immediately said to Charlotte: "Charlotte, I wonder if you can talk to one of the two gentlemen. In fact, it is the same to marry Caroline or Catherine. Daughter of the Lucas family!"

"Mom, this is ridiculous!" First, Caroline expressed her dissatisfaction. Charlotte didn't speak, but she clearly disagreed.

"Are you still thinking about that poor boy? Caroline, let me tell you, even if you can't marry any of them, you won't be allowed to marry that poor boy. You can't live like that!" Lucas The wife spoke earnestly, or should I say categorically, it would be more appropriate to tell her daughter.

"Mom, I need to go up to rest for a while, Caroline, please take me up, maybe I need to trouble you to take care of little William today!" Charlotte couldn't listen anymore, got up and left.Caroline immediately followed her.

After entering the room, Charlotte said to Caroline: "Caroline, Ivan has already gone to Ireland. If this business is successful, then he can earn enough money to marry you. You just need to wait patiently." Can!"

"Oh, Charlotte, I'm not worried about this, I'm worried about you!" Caroline never doubted the love between Ivan and her.Charlotte smiled: "Honey, you must know that any difficulties will pass, including our immediate ones, and they will pass quickly. Once this matter is over and Mom and Dad leave London, then we can continue to live in peace. lived."

"I hope so, Charlotte!" Caroline leaned on Charlotte's shoulder, praying that everything would go well.

The Darcys came to visit in the afternoon, when Catherine had arrived in London, Elizabeth was surprised by her arrival, but after hearing what Charlotte said, Elizabeth held Charlotte's hand clearly: "My dear, I understand how you feel."

"Thank you, I thought you would object to me doing this!" Charlotte sighed, and Elizabeth held her hand even tighter: "But I didn't expect that you would have the courage to talk to Lady Catherine like this!"

"If you knew..." Charlotte shook her head as soon as she said it, "Forget it, those are all from the past!"

"No, no, my dear, I understand, I fully understand what kind of person Lady Catherine is, no matter what, you are a very courageous person. My dear, I am proud of you!"

"Then, in the future, will you still let me go to your family's dance?" Charlotte's words made Elizabeth laugh: "Of course, my dear!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, and that kind of deep friendship flowed between them.

"Perhaps, Charlotte, after this is over, you can go back to Pemberley with us, live for a summer, and then come back, what do you think?" Elizabeth's words made Charlotte laugh: "Perhaps, Lie Cui, having you by my side makes me feel that there are still people who can understand me, it's great!"

"We're good friends, aren't we?" Elizabeth squeezed Charlotte's hand even tighter.Charlotte closed her eyes and enjoyed this rare peace, or there would be no end to all of this.If so, I will always be Charlotte, not Margaret.God, I hope my disappearance will not make grandma very uncomfortable.

A tear fell from the corner of Charlotte's eye, and Elizabeth sighed softly, and laid Charlotte's head on her shoulders.

Since even Lady Catherine could not persuade Charlotte to cancel the duel, then Lady Alisa had nothing to do and let Earl Max prepare for the duel.The day of the duel is coming soon.Charlotte went to bed early the night before, and no one objected. After all, Sir William also knew that his daughter's decision could not be changed.

"Father, it's unimaginable that Charlotte would do this!" After Catherine came to London, she felt useless. Although she saw Earl Max in Hyde Park, it was obvious that Earl Max had no affection for Catherine.At this time, Sir William could say with certainty that Earl Max fell in love with his eldest daughter, not anyone else.

If he didn't want to stay here and wait for the result of the duel, Sir William would like to go home. After all, people who don't get many invitations during the social season are too boring in London.

"Poor little William, my child, after tomorrow, I don't know if you will?" Mrs. Lucas hugged little William in her arms. Little William liked her behavior from the beginning to the end. Now helpless: "Grandma, mom said, she will definitely win!"

"Your mother, she is comforting you!" Mrs. Lucas wanted to tell her grandson again. Caroline showed helplessness on her face. It seems that only she is optimistic about tomorrow's duel. After all, Charlotte is completely different from before. Yes, it's not the same at all.Caroline never thought of such a courageous Charlotte.

Charlotte could think that her family was downstairs thinking about tomorrow's duel, but no matter what they discussed, they couldn't change it. Moreover, her grandfather said that one must sleep well the night before the duel, and maintain self-confidence even if the skills are not as good as others.

At that time, Margaret once asked her grandfather if he had participated in many duels?The grandfather smiled and said, of course, but after a long time, Margaret learned that his grandfather had not participated in a duel, but he was still a hero.I wish you could know all this.Charlotte said her prayers once more, and fell asleep peacefully.

That night, everyone in the Lucas family didn't sleep well. When Charlotte got up in the morning, packed up and came downstairs, Sir William was already waiting there: "Come on, dear, I'll accompany you!"

"Oh, papa, it would be very kind of you not to object!" Charlotte embraced and kissed her father on the cheek.

"Charlotte, although I can't give you a very rich life, and even I am a very popular person, but my dear, you are the most cherished child of me and your mother, I don't want you to have any damage, Got it? My dear!"

"Thank you, Dad!" Charlotte said sincerely, and Mrs. Lucas did not go downstairs. She watched Charlotte and Sir William get into the carriage with the company of her two daughters and drove to the duel site Then Mrs. Lucas cried: "My Charlotte, tell me, will she come back safely?"

"Of course, dear mother!" Caroline comforted softly, and Catherine sighed: "Caroline, why didn't Charlotte agree to marry Earl Max? If that happened, nothing would happen!"

"This is Charlotte's own choice!" Caroline felt that her older sister, Catherine, who was very close to her at the time, didn't know much about herself, so she only needed such a simple answer.

The duel was chosen in Mr. Darcy's backyard. In addition to the large backyard, there was another reason. I didn't want many people watching this duel.Apart from the dueling parties, therefore, only Philip and Mr. Darcy were present.Elizabeth also wanted to come, but was stopped by Mr. Darcy.

Naturally, Mr. Darcy acted as the intermediary and adjudicator. Looking at both sides, Mr. Darcy reiterated: "I think, Henry, as I said, whoever sees the blood first loses!"

"I won't let Aunt Anne's meticulously arranged garden suffer any damage!" Earl Max replied with a smile, looking at Charlotte opposite: "Mrs. Collins, please!"