I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

Pemberley Manor covers a vast area with beautiful and elegant scenery.

From the time the carriage drove into the gate of the manor, Pei Xiang was attracted by the surrounding woods and streams.Along with the gently undulating terrain, Yuxiu's elegant scenery broke into her sight layer by layer.

The luxuriant plants have not been overly pruned and restrained, and still retain their natural beauty and natural interest.The stream is gurgling and sparkling, and the water potential changes from small to large, turning and winding and disappearing into the depths of the forest valley.

Darcy signaled the driver to slow down so that Pei Xiang could see the scenery along the way clearly.

"It's very suitable for fishing over there. I'm free these few days. I'll teach you how to fish." Darcy pointed to the looming waters in the distance, and whispered, "There are trout in the creek, and they taste good."

Just as Pei Xiang nodded in agreement, he pulled her to look in another direction.

"Look there. When I was a child, I liked those trees very much. I always wanted to build a tree house by myself. Unfortunately, my father is always busy and doesn't have enough time to play with me."

"Where's Lady Anne?"

"My mother is also very busy, and she has been in poor health, so she can't often play games with her children.

Later, my academic tasks became heavier, and after getting busy, I also had no time to think about how to build a tree house. "

"Do you still want your own tree house?"

Darcy smiled slightly, trying to make his tone as calm and natural as possible:

"I'm past the age of longing for a tree house, but I still want to build one with my own hands and with you.

And...Maybe one day in the future, there will be a little gentleman or a little lady who wants a tree house, I have to practice first. "

Pei Xiang smiled: "Then you have to work hard, children's requests are always strange. They may want a mushroom-shaped tree house, or, um, hope to see rain and stars in the tree house. In short, you It takes a lot of brainpower to satisfy their little sweet wishes."

These words made Darcy fall into serious and deep thinking. He pondered for a moment, and felt that no matter how he designed and planned, he couldn't build a mushroom-shaped tree house with a dome.

Moreover, if you can see the starry sky, you must open a skylight on the roof, so what should you do when it rains?

He was so tangled up that his brows were about to wrinkle into a ball. Seeing that he was really worrying about such things, Pei Xiang couldn't help but chuckle.

Darcy glared at her: "You are laughing at me now, thinking that I am making a fuss. But, as you said, children are full of whimsy. They may not want a mushroom-shaped tree house, but they may They will make even more bizarre demands, what should we do if we can’t satisfy them?”

Pei Xiangli replied confidently: "Of course I refuse firmly, or tell them that they can figure out what they want. After continuous efforts and trials, one day the desire in the heart can be realized, but you can't always count on it. The adults helped."

Such a "cold" answer aroused Darcy's surprised eyes: "You... will definitely make the little guy cry."

Pei Xiang immediately asked back: "Can't I cry? I can cry even louder!"

——Who is not a baby who can fight for favor~

Darcy: "..."

——I didn’t expect you to be such a Lucy~

In short, when the carriage stopped in front of the Pemberley Building, Mr. Darcy, who helped Pei Xiang get off the carriage, had already had a new trouble in life.

He began to think seriously, once Pei Xiang became the "big boy" who cried the most, how would he deal with such sweet family conflicts?

——Well, children will always grow up and be sensible, but there is only one "ignorant" wife.

In front of the building, the housekeeper, Mrs. Reynolds, led the servants to stand in two rows, with a pleasant and respectful expression. She greeted Mr. Darcy, the owner of the manor, and said hello to Pei Xiangke politely.

Mrs. Reynolds has learned in advance from Darcy's letter that this beautiful Miss Wilkes is about to become the mistress of Pemberley Manor—the Mrs. Darcy of this generation of the Darcy family.

Therefore, her attitude towards Pei Xiang at this time is very special, meticulous and thoughtful yet respectful, completely different from the politeness and politeness when she treats ordinary visitors, but a kind of real enthusiasm and intimacy, as if she were her own family.

Passing through the hall, Pei Xiang and Darcy sat down in the living room. Mrs. Reynolds immediately ordered the servants to bring tea, drinks and cold cuts of fruit. Afterwards, she led the people back out quietly, leaving the space in the living room for the owner and him. of jock.

"I asked Mrs. Reynolds to make up a new bedroom for you, on the same floor as Georgiana.

I chose the furniture and fittings myself, but if you don't like it, just tell Mrs. Reynolds and she'll take care of all the little things for you. "

"Okay, thank you, Darcy. I don't think there is any need to change anything. I still trust your taste."

While admiring the decoration style in this living room, Pei Xiang asked Darcy curiously:

"When will Georgiana go back to Pemberley? You know, I've accepted her invitation to spend my summer holidays in the Derbyshire countryside in name."

Darcy poured a cup of tea for Pei Xiang, and said nonchalantly:

"Georgiana originally planned to return to Pemberley Manor immediately, but there were sudden things to do at her school, which delayed her trip. I estimate that she should return at about the beginning of August."

Pei Xiang was puzzled: "I didn't hear her mention it in the previous correspondence."

Since Pei Xiang moved out of Bernard's house, Darcy often took his younger sister Georgiana Darcy to visit Pei Xiang, so Pei Xiang and Miss Darcy were already familiar with each other, and the two often corresponded. There is no treatment in Xidu.

"Is it important, Darcy? It takes about a month and a half to delay the trip."

"It's nothing serious, it's just an old gentleman at school who needs Georgiana to help him sort out some original manuscripts, and by the way, add some illustrations to the manuscripts to be published.

You know, she is very interested in these things. After getting the old man's invitation, she wrote to me for instructions.

I checked the teacher's reputation and character carefully, and I also felt that this was a relatively rare opportunity.With the stable Mrs. Annesley at her company, I was more at ease, so I let Georgiana stay in London for the time being.

As for why she didn't write to tell you, I think there are probably coincidences and misunderstandings in it.She probably thought I would tell you, so she didn't write another letter. Of course, I was also negligent. I thought you already knew. "

Pei Xiang stared at Mr. Darcy who was explaining the reason seriously.

Darcy looked back at her calmly.

"What a coincidence, an old gentleman suddenly wants to sort out the manuscript and add illustrations, which is what Georgiana is interested in. It is really a pity to miss it.

Then, the two of you brother and sister thought that the other party had told me about this long ago, but neither of you had ever mentioned it.

So, from June to August, you and I are left alone at Pemberley Park? "

Darcy apologized sincerely and announced his decision:

"Inviting you here, my sister didn't come back in time. It's really inappropriate. In order to make up for the Darcy family's rudeness, I decided to stay with you in the manor until Georgiana returns."

This time, Pei Xiang couldn't help it anymore, she gave Darcy a sideways look, and asked jokingly:

"I can be best friends and sisters with your sister, do things that young girls like together, and talk about our own whispers. How can you compare with Miss Georgiana Darcy?"

Darcy didn't feel that his company was inferior to Georgiana's. He took a sip of the summer tea in his cup, kept silent and didn't defend himself, thinking about the next itinerary.

——I'm sure I can make you spend a new and interesting summer time.

When he was in London, he discovered that Pei Xiang was especially popular with young ladies at gatherings, like Georgiana and Miss Smithson, who loved to pester Pei Xiang and occupy the position beside her.

Several times, he wanted to talk to Pei Xiang, but he couldn't find the opportunity. Those little girls chattered endlessly, the topics were naive, and the content was strange and superficial. Can't help feeling bored for Pei Xiang.

Once, Darcy hoped that Georgiana and Pei Xiang would become close friends. He hoped that the two would have a harmonious relationship and get along happily, so when he was in London, he introduced his sister to his sweetheart.

But now, he feels that the friendship between these two people is a bit too turbulent, and they should be properly isolated and cooled down.

——I haven't proposed yet, and I don't have a legitimate status. If Georgiana comes back at this time, I always feel that I will be the only one among the three people in Pemberley Manor.

In the evening, Pei Xiang lay on the big soft bed with a light and breathable thin silk quilt on his body, listening to the insects and the sound of wind and water under the moonlit night in Pemberley, thinking about Mr. Darcy's more and more little things recently Mind, slowly entered the sweet dream.

A week later, Darcy invited Pei Xiang to take a walk in the forest.

The two walked to a gentle slope with flowers, trees and water. Darcy pointed to a few big trees above the gentle slope and said:

"Look there, that's where I used to want to build a tree house."

Pei Xiang looked around and found that the surrounding scenery was indeed unique and lovely, with a simple and fresh beauty, but this was the conclusion she came to with an adult's appreciation.

——Is the vegetation here too monotonous for naughty boys?

She couldn't help but whisper in her heart, could it be that the male god had such an adult level of appreciation when he was still a little boy?

Darcy pointed to the big tree not far away and continued:

"There used to be a big fat bird that was not afraid of people.

Every time I squatted under a tree to play, a big bird would land near me. If there were too many times, I would order the servant to bring some food for the big bird.

It ate my things, so it was even less afraid of me. It flew up and down around me, and occasionally brought me some small things in the forest, such as flowers, branches, seeds, fruits or small insects.

After a while, I thought it was a friend, so I wanted to build the tree house where there were friends, so that I could also invite the big bird to visit my tree house. "

Pei Xiang asked curiously: "Why did you come to the tree house as a guest? Haven't you thought about inviting Big Bird to Pemberley Mansion?"

Darcy shook his head with a smile, with a regretful tone:

"Invited, but that bird is only close to human cubs, of course, this is what I want to understand later.

At that time, I tried to take it back, but as long as I got out of the range of those trees, the big bird would not fly with me. "

Pei Xiang tilted his head and imagined the scene at that time.

The little master Darcy squatted on the grass with a bun face, and communicated seriously with his friend Big Bird in a childlike voice, planning to bring his new friend home as a guest. Perhaps, he even ordered his servants to prepare afternoon tea in advance .

But it's a pity that the new friend is too shy to leave the familiar woods.So, after several failed invitations, the persistent young master thought of another way to invite guests, which was to build a tree house in front of Big Bird's house.

In this case, he can realize his wish to invite friends to be guests.

——Sure enough, it's Darcy's way of thinking.

- If not, build a house...

"Then why hasn't it been built successfully? If old Mr. Darcy is too busy, you can ask the gardener to help you."

Darcy's eyes flicked across the lush canopy, as if he was looking for the figure of his former partner Fei Fei, but unfortunately, since the early years, that big bird has never appeared again.

He took Pei Xiang's hand and led her up the gentle slope.

"My thinking back then was simple and stubborn.

Probably, I feel that the tree house is my private secret territory, and other than my real family members, I should not let other people get involved, so I only want to ask my father to help me with this matter.

What's more, at that time... I actually wanted my father to spend more time with me, so I kept refusing the gardener's help. "

——But waited and waited, the big bird flew away, and I grew up, and I no longer have the interest in building a tree house.

——Later, I became as busy as my father, and almost forgot this childhood dream.

"Lucy, it's been a long time since I've thought about these things.

However, when I arrived at Pemberley with you, I suddenly had the desire to build a tree house again. Would you like to do it with me? "

Pei Xiang's heartbeat accelerated slightly, she looked into Darcy's eyes, and asked earnestly without avoiding:

"Darcy, is the tree house still your private secret territory? Only real relatives can participate in its construction?"

"Of course, I only want the closest one among my relatives."

The sunlight sprinkled from the gaps in the branches and leaves of the trees and fell into the eyes of the two people looking at each other, like a small fire, igniting the soul that has been looking for warmth and guidance.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy knelt down on one knee, Pei Xiang suddenly felt a sense of the dust settled.

The owner of this land took Pei Xiang's hand, lowered his eyes and bowed his head, and kissed him reverently.

"Lucy, once I decide on one thing, it's hard to change it.

In my mind, building a tree house is an activity that requires the participation of the whole family.

Lucy, I beg you now to help me build my own tree house for the rest of my life, can I?

In the future, we will build a tree house for Mr. and Miss Darcy, shall we? "

Pei Xiang, who was asked, showed a smile, and she squeezed Darcy's hand little by little, and slowly nodded in agreement under his affectionate gaze.

"Yes, Mr. Darcy, although your request is a bit too much, but I am willing. I am willing to share everything in the future with you, whether it is wind, frost, thunderbolt, or Liulan Hongni."

As soon as Pei Xiang finished speaking, Darcy got up and hugged her.

"You agreed to my marriage proposal!"

"I promise to build a tree house with you for the rest of my life."

"That's great, Lucy, I'm so happy." Darcy laughed loudly, and he hugged Pei Xiang around several times.

"Although I have known for a long time that you and I are connected, I am still troubled day and night because I have not received your formal promise. Lucy, I am so happy now!"

Pei Xiang buried his head in front of Darcy's chest, his laughter and sweet love words filled his ears.

He read her sonnets, he poured out the twists and turns of these days, he began to think about the church where the wedding was held and the list of guests.

His voice was deep and powerful, and his speech speed varied from time to time. At this moment, he completely abandoned his stable and restrained image in the past.

Passionate, smiling, every word he uttered was sweeter than honey.

Pei Xiang listened, and slowly put his arms around Darcy's waist, silently but firmly expressing his love.

Darcy made a successful marriage proposal, and his whole body was filled with happiness and joy.

When he took Pei Xiang's hand and walked back to the Pemberley Building, Mrs. Reynolds who came out to greet him was taken aback for a moment, and then she immediately noticed the clue from the expressions of the young couple.

She looked at the little master who had grown up since she was a child in surprise, and got an affirmative answer from the other party.

"Mrs. Reynolds, Miss Wilkes has accepted my proposal, and thereafter there will be a new mistress at Pemberley."

"Congratulations, Mr. Darcy, congratulations, Miss Wilkes, I am so delighted!

I have never met young men as well matched as the two of you, and it is wonderful that you are able to commit to marriage, congratulations! "

"Thank you, Mrs. Reynolds." Pei Xiang's eyes and brows were also full of happiness and sweetness.

After Mrs. Reynolds learned of the happy event, she immediately shared the news with other servants in charge of the manor.Although it is not appropriate to discuss this marriage contract, Pei Xiang has already been regarded as the sure Mrs. Darcy inside and outside the Pemberley Manor.

Obtaining the status of fiancé, Darcy is more excited about doing things, and he is not in a hurry to build the tree house that he is thinking about at this time. In his original words, there is a lifetime, and there is no rush for this moment.

This year, he deliberately vacated this summer, reduced work and entertainment, declined all kinds of invitations, just wanted to have a good time with his fiancée in the two-person world.So, on the second day after confirming the marriage contract, he and Pei Xiang went around Derbyshire in a two-wheeled carriage.

Of course, they don't always like to go out, and Pemberley Manor itself is a place that makes people linger.

On sunny days, Pei Xiang is more willing to follow Darcy to every beautiful corner of the manor, ask him for fishing tips, and ride horses with him.

On cloudy and rainy days, the two of them nestled in Pemberley's big study, reading slowly with a book in their arms.Occasionally, the two will play the piano and paint together, and appreciate and evaluate the collection in Pemberley Manor together.

In general, there are too many things they can do together, and everything they do is enjoyable.The two accompany each other, even if they are sitting on the terrace in a daze, they feel that the time is too good and the years are so stable.

At the end of July and the beginning of August, Miss Georgiana Darcy, who seemed to have disappeared all summer, finally sent a letter.

In her letter to Pei Xiang, she wrote that she had finished her business in London and would return to Pemberley Manor in the near future.

At the same time, Darcy also received a letter from his friend Bingley, who learned that Mr. Bingley had successfully proposed to Miss Jane Bennett. The two planned to get married at the end of the year and continue to rent Netherfield Manor.

Recently, he will visit Derbyshire with his fiancée, sisters and other friends. When they pass by Pemberley Manor, a group of them will visit Mr. Darcy.

"Lucy, we are going to receive a group of friends." Darcy handed Bingley's letter to Pei Xiang.

Pei Xiang also handed Georgiana's letter to Darcy: "Georgiana is also done and will be back soon."

After reading each other's letters, the two looked at each other again.

"Have you told Georgiana about our engagement?" Pei Xiang glanced at Darcy uncomfortably.

Darcy was silent for a while, and chose to tell the truth:

"I was afraid that she would come back in a hurry to congratulate us and spend day and night thinking about the happy life with your sister-in-law, so I didn't tell her right away."

Pei Xiang: "..."

Before Pei Xiang could say anything, Darcy quickly changed the subject and asked, "Lucy, when Bingley and the others visit, will you entertain them as my fiancée?"

Pei Xiang glanced at Darcy with a half-smile: "Although we won't publicize this marriage on purpose, we don't need to deliberately cover it up. Besides, I don't want to see Miss Bingley courting you again."

This made Darcy happy all of a sudden, and he suddenly realized from the bottom of his heart that Charles Bingley was indeed his good friend.