I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

Pei Xiang didn't want to follow the housekeeper Hall to meet Mr. Marlborough, because the possibility of accidents was too great, and she didn't want to make troubles on the eve of her upcoming success.

Moreover, she still has that special perfume smell left on her body, which can be smelled by people with a keen sense of smell when they get close to her.

In a place like the kitchen full of food aromas, the smell of perfume will definitely be covered up, but leaving this smelly place, the smell cannot be covered up.

Pei Xiang was not happy in her heart, but on the surface, she did not refuse. She was standing behind Butler Hall with a silver tray, with a bewildered and curious expression, as if she was a little surprised.

After Butler Hall walked away for a certain distance, she hurriedly chased after her as if she had just realized it.

But with this movement, he stepped on the oil stains on the ground. Immediately, his left foot caught the hem of the skirt, his heel slipped, his center of gravity was unstable, and his body fell back. Under the surprised eyes of everyone who couldn't react, Pei Xiang fell hard. Real ass.

"Oh--"

There was only a snap, and then a few clatters. The young apprentice in a hurry sat on the ground, and the honey water and hangover soup in his hands drew an arc, dripping all over her body, and Pei Xiang suddenly changed. Be embarrassed.

"Ouch, Lucy!"

"Be careful, soup—"

After another rush, Monica refilled the soup and poured the honey water. This time, she handed the tray to Mary, the cook, and asked her to leave with Hall later.

Mrs. Peggy hurried forward to help Pei Xiang who had fallen, and while scolding her for being clumsy, she complained loudly to Butler Hall.

What is said is that her apprentice is not a maid in the parliamentarian's house. It is an accident that she broke the cup and spilled something. Don't ask for compensation from the master and the apprentice.

On the contrary, if Pei Xiang accidentally twisted his foot and injured himself, should Mr. Marlborough's house give some financial subsidies? After all, Pei Xiang just kindly helped.

Butler Hall's temples twitched from Mrs. Peggy's noise.

The little accident just now happened unexpectedly. Although he felt that Pei Xiang was delaying the matter, as Mrs. Peggy said, the little girl was not a maid in the house after all, so he couldn't scold her.

But unexpectedly, before he could speak, this Mrs. Peggy started yelling first, making it look like a bully in their house.

"Okay, okay, Mrs. Peggy, don't get too excited, come on, help Lucy up and see if she's hurt? Don't worry, the House of Representatives won't bully people."

Pei Xiang was supported by Mrs. Peggy and another cook. She took two steps slowly, moved her arms, and rubbed her waist.

After confirming that there is no problem, Pei Xiang apologized to the butler Hall with a face of shame:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hall, I didn't pay attention to the oil stains on the ground, and accidentally slipped and fell. However, I should be fine. It's just a pity, eh, I accidentally broke a pretty cup."

Monica echoed from the side: "That's right, they are all girls who are used to rough work, and they are not expensive young ladies who don't know how to cry when they fall, Mrs. Peggy just loves making a fuss too much. "

Peggy gave Monica a blank look, pinched her waist and wanted to turn away, but Butler Hall hurriedly interrupted a quarrel that was about to erupt.

"Since Lucy is not injured, it's easy, Mrs. Peggy, in this situation, it's not suitable for Lucy to stay here any longer. She needs to change into clean clothes, right?

I think, let her go back tonight first, you don't need to compensate for the broken things, and you will also pay the wages, how about it? "

Pei Xiang gently squeezed Peggy's arm, telling her to accept it as soon as she was ready.

Mrs. Peggy's greedy nature broke out, and she was planning to take advantage of Pei Xiang's fall to make more compensation. At this time, Pei Xiang secretly reminded her, so she calmed down a little.

She suddenly realized that this is a noble man's mansion, not a place where she can mess around at will. Moreover, Pei Xiang's identity is somewhat problematic, so it is really not appropriate to cause trouble at this time, in case someone finds out that she and Edward Bruce What about secret dates, sir?

Thinking of the gold necklace she hadn't got yet, Mrs. Peggy died down.

"Well, as long as we don't need compensation, I will listen to Mr. Hall."

Seeing that there was nothing to gain, the fat woman pushed Pei Xiang away with a flick of her hand, turned around and went back to work in the kitchen with her mouth pursed.

Butler Hall didn't want to waste any more time, so he sped up his speech and said to Pei Xiang:

"It's not safe for you to go home alone at this late hour, so how about you go to the log cabin behind the garden and find Lubo the gardener.

Well, it is the young man who brought you in before, you tell him that I ordered him to open the corner door for you, and then escort you for a ride. "

Pei Xiang quickly waved his hand and declined politely: "This is too much trouble for Lu Bo, you don't need to send me home. I can wait for Mrs. Peggy and go back with her after the dance."

Mrs. Peggy raised her voice and refused: "Your clothes and skirts are dirty, don't be an eyesore here, go back quickly, I will squeeze with Jona tonight, and I won't leave the Sanfiro Garden with you.

Of course, your salary today has to be halved, you know, you stupid girl who always gets into trouble. "

Pei Xiang lowered his head in a cowardly manner, but he couldn't help but hum in his heart, thinking that Peggy had become too courageous and dared to take the opportunity to scold others.

Hall was polite from the beginning to the end, showing the good qualities of a housekeeper. He took out his pocket watch and glanced at the time, and then said in an undeniable tone:

"Miss Lucy, at any time, we should be cautious and safe, such as the little accident just now.

Of course, I don't want to blame you, but I just want to explain that letting you go home alone late at night is not the attitude of MP Marlborough towards employees, and we will take corresponding responsibilities whenever possible. "

After saying this, Butler Hall didn't stay any longer, and left directly with the cook Mary.

Pei Xiang, who stayed behind, looked around and found that everyone was busy again, and no one paid any attention to her.

So, she decided to go to Lu Bo, the gardener, as suggested by Housekeeper Hall, and asked him to open the door for her and escort her for a ride.

As Butler Hall said, London at night is really not suitable for single women to walk alone.

——If I continue to stay here in Sanfiro Garden, the possibility of accidents is too great, I'd better leave as soon as possible, otherwise, something may happen in a while.

——Anyway, the matter of special permission approval has been settled, and the purpose of tonight has been achieved.

——Besides, my body is wet and uncomfortable.

After Pei Xiang greeted Peggy, she went to the outside room to pick up her suitcase and left the kitchen area.

The garden at night is not too dark, and the sparse lights illuminate the scenery along the way. Pei Xiang walks along the winding path towards the cabin where the gardener Lubo lives and rests.

The cabin is relatively simple to build against the outer wall of the garden. Not far from the house is the narrow iron gate that Pei Xiang and Peggy passed through when they entered the Sanfiro Garden. It can be seen that Lu Bo, the gardener, is usually responsible for gardening. It also acts as a temporary gatekeeper, responsible for guarding the entry and exit personnel at the iron gate.

Pei Xiang walked to the front of the cabin and found that there was still light inside, thinking that Lu Bo must not have rested yet.

She knocked on the door, but no one answered.

After waiting for a while, Pei Xiang tentatively called Lu Bo twice, but still no one answered.

The evening wind was cold, and it blew on Pei Xiang's wet skirt, making her shiver uncontrollably. She stomped her feet and knocked on the door of the cabin again, this time with a little more force. However, there was still no answer from inside. .

Probably because of her increased strength, the wooden door knocked by Pei Xiang swayed for a while, but rebounded slightly outward.

With a creak, the wooden door opened a gap, and a warm yellow light leaked from the inside.

Pei Xiang waited, but still did not see Lu Bo come out to check.

Suspicious in her heart, she was hesitating whether to go in and check it out. Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded not far away, and it reached Pei Xiang's ears through the faint shadows of trees and shrubs.

"George, honey, I'm here."

Jennifer Gray's voice made Pei Xiang nervous instantly, and she chose to hide immediately.

There was a sound of footsteps approaching.

"Jennifer, why did you send someone to send me a message all of a sudden, you have to ask me to come over, I just left here not long ago, is there any change in our plan?"

Pei Xiang squatted under the table in the cabin, listening to the conversation outside.

The two men and women walked in, stopped slowly, and the voice of the conversation became clearer.

Pei Xiang reckoned that the two of them should have stopped near the narrow door.

"George, nothing happened, but I'm not at ease, and I want to see you again."

Jennifer Gray's voice is very sweet, with a palpable attachment.

George Dover was very cautious. Instead of following Jennifer Gray's words to express his sincerity, he asked instead:

"Jennifer, wait, is it convenient to talk here? There is still light in that room, is there someone there?"

Jennifer chuckled: "Don't worry, George, it's safe here, I know it well, you should trust my ability.

That wooden house is the residence of a very honest and honest gardener. I told him to go out for some urgent business and ask him to come back tomorrow morning. He is obedient and will definitely not return early. "

Hearing this, Pei Xiang turned his head and looked at the room where he could see the whole picture clearly, and found that the lights in the room were on, the quilt on the bed was not made, the fire in the stove was extinguished, and the place to hang coats and put shoes was empty , it seems that it is indeed the appearance of the master leaving in a hurry.

Meanwhile, outside the house, George Dover was also relieved, and he started talking to Jennifer Gray.

Pei Xiang didn't pay much attention to it at first, just thought it was two fateful mandarin ducks secretly dating, but as the conversation between the two deepened, Pei Xiang gradually frowned.

——These two... are planning to plot against Councilor Marlborough?

——Jennifer Gray is going to frame Senator Marlborough for love?And promised to do it yourself?

—This George Dover not only did not stop his lover from taking risks, but also kept urging him?

The more she listened, the more Pei Xiang felt that Jennifer Gray had been deceived by the handsome little fresh meat. She secretly became suspicious, and seriously recalled the memory of the original Doris Gray. She always felt that Jennifer Gray should not be so easy to deceive.

Sure enough, when Pei Xiang was puzzled, Jennifer Gray outside made her request.

"George, I have put that letter in MP Marlborough's file box, as you requested.

However, I feel very scared now, George, I am afraid of being retaliated, George, take me away, you see, I brought out all the important things, I can leave with you at any time. "

Regarding this request, George Dover showed a embarrassed expression. He did not rush to refuse the blond lover's request for help, but instead put his arms around her shoulders and comforted her in a low voice.

After the other party's panic gradually calmed down, he expressed the worry in his heart with a gloomy face:

"Jennifer, help me and stay with Councilor Marlborough for a while, okay?

If you leave with me tonight, that guy Marlborough will find out, and maybe go back to check the file box right away.

In that case, Jennifer, we'd be doomed.Of course, it's okay to fail, I value your safety more.

But, Jennifer, I can take you away, and then, will the still powerful MP ​​let you and me go?I'm worried about you, Jennifer. We must ensure that Councilor Marlborough no longer has the ability to bully you, so that we can truly rest easy. "

George Dover said a lot of sweet words again, but the core meaning is that Jennifer Gray can't just leave like this, but can only get out when MP Marlborough starts to lose power and is suspected.

"However, George, when things break out, I may not be able to leave. You know, even though Mr. Marlborough's official career is frustrated, he still has some background. If he wants to take revenge on me, it will be very easy for him."

"No, Jennifer, no, my family is not weak, as long as Councilor Marlborough loses his support, we won't be afraid of him.

When the time comes, I will protect you. You forgot, I promised to marry you. I want to see who dares to bully Mrs. Dover! "

Jennifer Gray seemed to be persuaded, and she asked many details of how George Dover planned to marry her, and also about the attitude of his family and his specific plans for starting a small family.

George Dover answered all questions and was very patient. Even if Jennifer Gray's questions sometimes seemed confusing and repetitive, he could deal with them calmly, and it seemed that he had thought about it carefully.

This result reassured Jennifer Gray, and the suspicion she had just had because of George Dover's reluctance to take her away was greatly reduced at this time.

However, I don't know if it's because George Dover's conception of the married life of the two is too detailed and perfect, almost every aspect is considered, and she is always the first. Such thoughtfulness makes Jennifer Dover Feeling false, she hesitated and felt uneasy.

So she decided to test George Dover one last time.

"George, I've been with Senator Marlborough for the past two years, and I've seen too many tragic stories of heartlessness, so please forgive my suspicion and panic.

I am willing to pay for you and take risks for you, but I am afraid that when you have a bright future, you will abandon me, unable to resist the pressure of family and public opinion, and refuse to marry me.George, I need a guarantee. "

"What promise, Jennifer?"

"George, I brought paper, pen, ink and inkpad. Can you write me a marriage letter that you are willing to marry me? That kind of solemn marriage letter with signature and seal!"

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet, and George Dover froze for a moment, then, looking at Jennifer's beautiful and moist eyes, he was speechless for a moment.

His silence, his hesitation, like ice, like a sword halberd, hurt the blond beauty at once.

"George..."

"Jennifer, don't doubt me, okay? Don't you believe my promise?"

"George, I want to be stupid..."

"Jennifer, no matter what, you have to believe my heart for you. Those old-fashioned ladies who are like sculptures of rotten wood cannot win my favor. Jennifer, you should be able to feel my admiration and sincerity."

"Yes, I do feel your true feelings and sincerity."

Jennifer Gray murmured with a wry smile: "It was because of that pure and passionate admiration that I fell in love, and I felt that you could be entrusted to me for the rest of my life.

Unfortunately, I have overlooked one thing, that is, there is not only love in your life, but also your ambition for fame and wealth!

What is love compared to being successful?What's more, there will never be a shortage of beautiful and smart girls in this world.

Your wife will be a lady, and your love will be many charming girls, I am only one of them. "

These words made George Dover look painful. He did cheat his lover, but at the same time he cheated her, he also invested in real feelings. If he didn’t love her, how could he get Jennifer Gray? sincerity?

"Jennifer..."

Jennifer Gray took a step back. She felt chilly and cold, and her limbs were cold, but she was still worried because of George Dover's face of pain. How could the friendship that was sincerely given be broken at any time?

"George, look at me, if I say, I haven't put the letter in the file box, as long as you are willing to write down the guarantee to marry me, I will let the original plan go ahead, then you are willing to give me a guarantee ?"

George Dover's fingers moved slightly, and after a while, he took the pen and paper from Jennifer Gray's hand, as if acquiescing to the exchange.

Seeing his reaction like this, Jennifer Gray's face became even paler, but her eyes were exceptionally bright, as if the sun, moon and stars were burning inside, which made her look particularly courageous.

Like a moth to a flame.

——That's fine, there is no flawless love in this world.

——That's fine, although the marriage was coerced, but there is friendship between us, and everything will be better in the future.

Jennifer Gray tried to ignore the void in her heart and stared at George Dover writing with her eyes wide open.

She bit her lower lip for blood and it hurt, but she didn't care, she would soon have the marriage she had been dreaming of day and night.

However, under Jennifer Gray's scorching gaze, George Dover finally stopped, a marriage commitment letter, he only wrote half a line...

"Jennifer, forget it, you can return that letter to me, and I will think of another way, let's talk about our business later."

Jennifer Gray's eyes were red all of a sudden. She resisted the pain and kept the tears from falling, and looked at George Dover stubbornly:

"I can do anything for you, George, if you will marry me!"

George Dover shook his head, he raised his hand, gently touched the earlobe of the blond lover, and said no more.

Jennifer Gray was stunned. She slowly took out a folded letter from her chest and held it tightly in her hand. She raised her face, as if begging George Dover not to be so hard-hearted.

However, the usually gentle and affectionate man became cold and firm at this time. He reached out his hand, wanting to take the letter out of Jennifer Gray's hand.

Jennifer Gray took a sharp step back.

"Jennifer?"

"George, have you made up your mind?"

"Jennifer, don't make things difficult for me."

Jennifer Gray smiled suddenly, but her smile was icy, and she said hastily:

"Mr. Dover, you want to make a clean break with me? You want to get rid of me and marry a girl of the same family? Don't be too whimsical, you ruined my hope, and I won't let you have a good time!"

While speaking, Jennifer Gray hid the letter again in the clothes on her chest, and took a few steps back again:

"I'm going to expose you. I'm going to show the letter to that old man Marlborough, so that he can see your conspiracy and catch your disgraceful handle. I'm going to ruin the reputation of you noble gentlemen!"

Such harsh threatening words caused George Dover's face to change dramatically, and he rushed to Jennifer Gray, trying to get back the "framing letter" that could be used as evidence.

However, Jennifer Gray was also stimulated by the man's ruthless attitude, and she tried her best to dodge, not wanting to please George Dover...

Pei Xiang had been squatting under the table in the wooden house to listen to the movement outside. Her legs and feet were numb from squatting, but she dared not move.

The wooden house was too small and simple, and the table was against the window, so she was afraid that if she moved, it would attract the attention of the two arguing outside.

She sighed helplessly in her heart, wondering how long she would have to squat, she was really cold, tired and hungry, and her whole body was uncomfortable.

——Everyone around here has been transferred by Jennifer Gray, right?So the two have been yelling for so long, and no one came to check?

When Jennifer Gray and George Dover started tearing at each other and snatching letters, Pei Xiang was rubbing her belly while seriously thinking about her next travel plan.

I don't know how long it took, the sound outside gradually decreased, followed by the sound of staggering footsteps, and then the creak of the iron door being opened. After that, there was no more obvious movement from outside the door.

Pei Xiang thought, probably that George Dover snatched the letter paper. I don't know what happened to Jennifer Gray, she would definitely be hurt, both mentally and physically.

——However, I wonder if the previous dance is over?If Jennifer Gray doesn't go back to show her face, the Marlborough councilor should have something to say, right?

——If she was injured, would she be suspected?

——It doesn't necessarily mean that he will be injured, that George Dover is just trying to snatch the letter, and maybe he will be scratched by Jennifer Gray.

In order to divert the uncomfortable feeling in her body, Pei Xiang thought about it in a bored way. She had to wait for Jennifer Gray to leave before she could go out from under the table.

——When I go out this time, I will leave the iron gate immediately, and I will not delay here any longer. This night is quite lively.

However, Pei Xiang waited and waited, but he never heard the sound of the other person leaving.

--wrong!It's so quiet too...

A very bad idea broke into Pei Xiang's mind.

She bit her lip, and the panic in her heart flashed away. After taking a deep breath, she told herself that she couldn't wait under the table all the time, and she had to go out to see the specific situation.

Outside the door, under the moonlight, Jennifer Gray slumped quietly under the wall, seemingly without a sound...