[Comprehensive Classics] Killing the Classics

Before the banquet took place, the count had already used the advantageous weapon of money to avenge his enemies-in a way, it was only a beginning, but as far as this beginning was concerned, it was impossible for M. Danglars. endured.A banker, a cashier who dared to sell his marriage or even his daughter for money, he would never want to see money flow out of his hands.Aren't those misers all the same?It's just that M. Danglars pays special attention to the honor that money can bring him.

Referring to the original book in her mind, Anya knew that the Earl hadn't been idle during this time.He planned to use the special relationship between M. de Bray and Mme. Danglars to make M. Danglars lose a lot of money. He personally sent M. de Villefort the invitation for the banquet at 28 rue Fontaine in the village of Auteuil, and also sent M. He maintained a friendly meeting and relationship with the benefactor's son, Mr. Maxime Morel.

It stands to reason that the count should have introduced her to Mr. Morel when they had stood on a united front.But although the Count of Monte Cristo had already planned to let her appear at the banquet at Auteuil, he strictly guarded against their meeting before this... No matter how you think about it, it is very strange.

When the Count of Monte Cristo came in, what he saw was Anya's pensive scene.In the mysterious and luxuriously decorated room, the beauty is leaning on the cushion, with the back of one hand under her chin, and the other lazily holding on to the long pipe.This look looked lazy and charming, and even the Earl couldn't help but take a second look.

Anya nodded casually to him, instead of saluting, she stretched out her hand like Haiidee did before.The count held on to her fingers, touched his lips on the back of his hand, then got up and sat beside him: "You seem to be troubled by something lately?"

"Are you concerned about my personal affairs?"

"You seem to be saying: 'I need someone to solve my doubts.'." The count said, his expression relaxed a little.On his pale face as if he hadn't seen the sun all year round, the pair of brows that were often furrowed were stretched by the burning spices.

"You are really considerate." Under the effect of the spice, Anya's thinking and tone eased, "I really need someone to do this. I don't know anyone else who can answer this question for me except him."

The earl's face was stained with a smile: "I think that person will be happy to serve a lady." He bowed slightly in a polite manner, and said jokingly, "I just hope that the lady doesn't ask about it." Something about heaven, because it is impossible for the living to see heaven."

What about the hell?Anya glanced at him and swallowed the question back.The Count of Monte Cristo seems to be living in heaven to others, but Edmond Dantès has already experienced hell... She lowered her eyes and asked with a smile in a relaxed tone: "Why don't you let me Meet Mr. Morel?"

"Him?" said the count after thinking for a while, "You have no reason to meet."

Anya frowned, not quite believing it: "That's it?"

The count pulled the corner of his mouth and smiled: "You are a smart person, but with all due respect, smart people tend to think too much."

Anya was suddenly at a loss for words, feeling annoyed.She stared at the count, unable to utter a word for a long time.The Count of Monte Cristo is indeed a person with a clear distinction between likes and dislikes. It is understandable that he would divide Morel and Anya into two camps, and it seems that Morel has no reason to be specially introduced to Anya at this time, after all The count wanted to hand Haidee over to Morel, but on the one hand, Morrel hadn't expressed interest in Haiidee, and on the other hand, the person occupying this body now was Anya!

Explanations belong to explanations, and understandings belong to understanding. No matter what Anya thinks, it doesn't feel right to her.The Earl thinks she is too inquisitive?Even if it is understood literally, the earl is definitely mocking her!It's not her fault that it's always easy to think too much, her situation must make her think too much!

The earl didn't stay for long, Anya sniffed the smell of spices and calmed down slowly.

Bertuccio is a very capable person, and he personally arranged the room Anya is staying in now.This room looks the same as the earl's house, but in fact it is located in Auteuil.The four maids who have been serving Haiide have also followed, taking care of Anya's daily life.Because she lived here, Anya was also fortunate to see how Bertuccio turned decay into magic—in almost three days, this villa has changed from a gloomy abandoned manor to a fashionable building. The house can be used by the host to entertain guests.

All the rooms in the villa have been refurbished, only one room, Bertuccio, has not been touched... When Anya walked around the villa, she subconsciously avoided the garden and that room.She didn't know if the count had told Bertuccio about her, but she could only lie in the box without any resistance, suffocating and waiting for death even though she was still alive... Anya didn't want to go through this kind of experience easily In retrospect.

The vengeance against M. de Villefort was partly selfish.Anya didn't want to let herself die in vain.

The banquet began just a few days later, and the Count of Monte Cristo asked a maid to bring her a brand new Greek-style dress. Haiidee's temperament and figure perfectly supported the dress.Accompanied by Bertuccio, the count himself took a look at the villa first, and then went to the door to wait for the guests.When Anya walked downstairs, the count was introducing the pair of porcelain vases from China to Madame Danglars: "...I like these porcelain vases very much, because perhaps there have been hideous monsters staring at them once." , and countless Xiaoyu once slept in it to escape the pursuit of natural enemies."

"This is marvelous," said the baroness, with a somewhat absent-minded air of astonishment.Her husband seemed to be in worse condition than her, mechanically pulling the orange tree flowers beside him.

The Count of Monte Cristo said: "If you are interested in Eastern culture, I can introduce a lady to you. But be careful, she is not proficient in French, but Greek is very good. In terms of studying these things, She should be a connoisseur."

"Better than you? Could it be the daughter of a duke?" Madame Danglars smiled.

"No, she's a princess." The Count of Monte Cristo half-truthfully said, motioning Anya to come over.

The baroness's eyes were drawn to her.She said in amazement: "This is the beauty you hid in the box at the opera house or in your own villa? Is she your mistress?"

"Haidee is my slave girl. But don't worry, she has enough education and blood to get along with the ladies. In this world, I am the only one related to her, but I will never Tolerate others bullying her." The earl said meaningfully.

Anya nodded to Madame Danglars, and then looked away.She didn't expect the count to introduce her to Madame Danglars from the very beginning, and she felt a little complicated for a while.Although she and Mrs. Danglars are not related by blood, and Mrs. Danglars is not a competent mother, but the experience when she first came to this world made Anya have complicated feelings about her.

Anya's behavior can be said to be disrespectful, but Haiidee's beauty and temperament make people ignore this point. The earl's words just now also gave the baroness a vaccination.The Count of Monte Cristo was talking to M. Danglars, when the baroness said: "The Count of Monte Cristo is very learned."

"Yes, he has always been like this." Anya cherished words like gold.

"Have you been with him long?"

"I just hate that the time is too short." Anya said something in Greek, and then said in French, "Maybe."

The baroness looked at her carefully: "You have black hair and black eyes... I have a daughter like this."

Anya showed a melancholy smile, and before she could say anything, she heard the earl's servant, Bapustin, report: "Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti and Viscount Andrea Cavalcanti have arrived! "

Two people, one old and one young, walked in.Major Cavalcanti has completely changed his outfit now, and he has the air of an old soldier all over his body, which seems to be quite bluffing.And standing next to him was a young man with a very alienated expression and feeling.He looks dignified and personable, not much worse than Andre himself, and even has the aura of a superior.

Anya looked at them, startled suddenly, and met the young man's eyes.