[Gone with the Wind] Parallel Time and Space

Chapter 32 Departure

When the first ray of sunlight in the morning climbed through the window of Butler's house and shone on the face of the man of the house, Rhett calmly opened his eyes, and he slept soundly this time.Scarlett's thick, curly hair rubbed against his neck, and when he looked down, he saw her peaceful sleeping face.

He changed his posture to face her, pulled the quilt for her with one hand, and stroked her face with the back of his hand.Rhett repeated his daily habits, he engraved his wife's appearance deeply in his heart, her thick black eyebrows stretched out, her beautiful light green eyes were hidden at the moment, there were light freckles on both sides of the nose, and light pink lips ...

Every morning I wake up feeling in love with you more, Scarlett.

Rhett has always understood himself. He clearly understands that the days after marrying his wife may be the happiest time in his life so far. He cherishes every day and every day of his life.At that time, he began to believe in God again, and he began to go to church-which surprised Scarlett especially.Whenever Scarlett brought it up he just kissed her on the forehead and said nothing.

Naturally, the old friends in Atlanta were as surprised as Scarlett.Rhett was the first to be spotted by the sharp-eyed Mrs. Elsing, who sometimes arrived early but stood in a shadowed corner, and sometimes stood quietly behind everyone after the service had begun.When praying, he was attentive, and the devout expression on his face could not be doubted.Gradually, he began to talk to other people, and appeared humble and respectful, but once he encountered some stern-sighted words that asked him to persuade his wife, his usual sneering expression returned.

"Trench coat? I heard that it often rains in England." Scarlett and Rhett stood on the path outside the house. This path led to the gate. Some flowers and plants were planted on both sides, and some roses were in full bloom.Wade was leaning on Scarlett's leg, and he was clutching the skirt of his shirt.

"Bring it." Rhett faced his wife and nodded with a smile.

"hat?"

"It's in my hands, dear." He showed her the hat in his hand.

"Five pairs of socks? Is that enough?"

"Are you sure you don't want to come with me? Baby." Rhett teased.

"Your mouth is going to die from laughter!" Scarlett pinched Rhett's cheek fiercely. "I want to go with you, but the lumberyard needs me and I can't go yet. I hope you can take me on a tour next time. I haven't been to England yet. I've seen pictures of it in magazines."

"Wade? You can go with me? Well? It's too late to regret it now." Rhett bent down and squatted down to look at him.

Wade shook his head. "I want to be with my mother."

"Okay then, can we go together after Mom finishes her wood factory?" He asked the child softly.Wade nodded happily, and he looked at Scarlett.

Rhett stood up and teased his wife: "You are locked here by your lumber factory, Scarlett."

"Okay, you should go." Scarlett pushed Rhett away.

And at this time Mammy finally came out of the room, she was standing in front of the door, still with a serious face, unwilling to give Rhett a good face.Rhett waved to her: "Goodbye, Mammy, I'll take care of them both!" He still remembered Mammy calling him a mule in a bridle!This was relayed by Scarlett. After hearing this, he first laughed, and then praised Mama Hei for being a sensible person, and she spoke the truth.

Immediately afterwards, Rhett smiled and gave Scarlett and Wade a kiss each, and left in the carriage. The dust raised by the carriage somewhat dazzled Scarlett's eyes.She put her hand on Wade's shoulder and went back to the house with him. She wasn't going to the lumberyard today.Alas, it seems that I really have to be locked in here by it.However, I couldn't bear to let it go.Although Mama Hei and Wade still lived in this large house, she always felt a little lost. This was Rhett's first time traveling far after marriage.As she was thinking, suddenly, a bright red came into Scarlett's eyes.

A rose is in full bloom.

Rhett went to Tara first without telling Scarlett. He was going to go to England from Tara, and he had to deal with something before leaving.After setting foot on the red land of Tara, the first thing he met were some blacks working in the fields who did not accept "liberation" or who had suffered enough from "freedom". The leader greeted him, and he responded.Tara after the war was not the same as it was before the war. Large tracts of land had been abandoned due to lack of labor.Then, near the house, he met Ashley in the courtyard.

The aristocratic gentleman who used to be elegantly untouched with a book in his hand is now chopping wood with an ax in his hand.Rhett remembered that Scarlett had mentioned it to him. "...not to mention that he always said things that I couldn't understand, just that he didn't want to live in Tara for free and insisted on chopping firewood-that's all he could do, don't let him I can't do it... But for Melanie, and now that I have the ability, how can I let Melanie's husband do it? His hands are writing hands and playing the piano, Melanie I probably feel bad..."

"Mr. Wilkes." Rhett greeted, thinking that meeting him would be the same.

Ashley raised his head, the sun was a little dazzling and Rhett was standing at the angle where he was facing the sun.Is man God?Was it to save him?He was in a trance for a moment, but when he realized it was Rhett Butler, he became angry.He takes such a man for God!

"Mr. Butler." His voice was cold.

Rhett noticed the tone, and he raised an eyebrow. I've never really paid attention to Mr. Wilkes. "I don't know if you are free, I have something to discuss with you."

"I don't think you have anything to discuss with Mr. Butler." Ashley picked up the ax and continued to chop wood. At first, only he himself could understand how difficult it was. Finally, I can chop it up a bit.

"Of course you have nothing to discuss with me, but now I'm here for my wife. A gentleman who has suffered a lot has lost some of his education and respect for others. I think I can understand it, Wilk Mr. Si." Rhett was still smiling, but that smile might be a bit malicious.

Ashley was so angry that he threw the ax to the ground. He had never, never been insulted like this. "Yes, I have lost my upbringing, and I can't move forward, but where are you? You used the dirty money in your hands to force Scarlett to marry you! I grew up watching Carrie. I regard her as my little sister, and I know her well. She is pure and beautiful, strong and fresh, like the wind and snow...but now she is caught by you Someone got involved... She opened a lumber factory, and you brought her down..."

"Save some dignity for yourself! Unless you no longer want to be a gentleman." Rhett looked serious. "Stop talking about other people's wives, give Scarlett and Mrs. Wilkes a little respect! I'm warning you, Ashley Wilkes!" Rhett had never paid attention to Ashley before, and he These words taught me that I had to pay attention to him.This hypocritical and dirty Ashley Wilkes, Rhett once thought he was as noble as his wife, Melanie!

Rhett strode forward, unwilling to have another word with him.Will greets Scarlett's mother, Ellen, in the old office, and asks about Gerald, now his father, too. "Still the same, sometimes sober and sometimes confused. He should be in the room now, would you go and see?"

Rhett said yes, and he went upstairs, but did not find his father-in-law in the room.But he happened to meet Melanie, who was reading stories to Beau in the living room.The immature voice called "Uncle Rhett" cheerfully. This uncle often played with himself and Brother Wade, and he was a very interesting adult.Rhett picked up Xiao Beau, and the child was very affectionate, and the hair scratched his neck.

Rhett scratched Xiao Bo's nose and gave him a delicate puppet of General Lee. Since the last time I told him about General Lee's deeds, the kid was fascinated by General Lee.

"Wow, General Li!" The child excitedly gave him a "boo" on the face, and his smile was deepened by this action.

"Don't you want to say thank you? Xiao Bo." Melanie said on the side, and Xiao Bo immediately added "Thank you". "Would you like to play by yourself? Mom will tell you a story later. Remember the part about Wilson crossing the bridge."

Xiao Bo obeyed his mother's words, obediently got off Rhett and entered the room.

"What would you like to drink, Mr. Butler?" Melanie asked him, with a decently warm and sincere smile on her face.

"No, don't bother, ma'am. I came to Tara just to ask you something for Scarlett." Melanie invited Rhett to sit down. Rhett was well dressed and respectful. He always respected Melanie very much.

"What are you begging for? As long as I can help, I will do my best to help, not to mention Scarlett is involved?" If this word came out of someone else's mouth, Rhett knew it would be a polite remark, But Melanie must have said it from an extremely sincere heart.

"That's right, I think I've written with you, Scarlett, and learned about the situation in Atlanta, because Scarlett opened a lumber factory, and people talked about her a lot. Although she said she didn't care, I knew she did. What people think. Plus she keeps talking to me about you, saying that it would be perfect if you were in Atlanta. So, I want to fund you and Mr. Wilkes to open a flower shop or a bookstore in Atlanta. Out of my Selfishly, I hope you can open a flower shop, so that I can have a place to buy Scarlett roses. It has been a long time since the war, and Atlanta has been revived in every way, but I have never seen a flower shop. Well... the best You run it or at least you have a hand in running it - excuse me if I offend you."

"No, no, I understand what you're thinking, Scarlett needs me now. Although it's a bit... But it's just a flower shop after all, and I can be with Scarlett. Please let me discuss it with Ashley I'll get back to you, Mr. Butler."

"Naturally." Ritter nodded. "After you have discussed it, if you agree, write to Scarlett to explain the situation-I came here without telling her. If you don't agree, you don't have to tell Scarlett. Thank you, madam, you are a noble person .I can't match it." Rhett bowed to Melanie.

Melanie was taken aback, and she quickly helped Rhett to tell him not to do this.

"Well, if I could have more time, I'd be happy to stay a little longer, but it doesn't look like it will, and I may not be able to see Mr. O'Hara again. Please give him my regards. Farewell, ma'am."

"Please be careful on the road, Captain Butler." Melanie nodded, he was about to go to sea again, but this time, it was also the first time that Melanie did not feel any rejection of his "captain" status.

Rhett went back the same way, Ashley was no longer there, he went all the way to the outside of the fence and was about to board the carriage when he heard his name called, he turned his head.

"Ah, it's Sue Allen. What?" He had to stop and took off his hat.To be honest, he was a little surprised. In the past, Su Allen didn't like him very much, but Rhett has always been willing to be kind to Scarlett's family.

"Good afternoon, are you leaving now?" Su Ailun ran all the way to stop in front of Rhett and saluted him.

Afterwards, Su Allen kept saying polite words, she became concerned about Scarlett, and naturally mentioned her timber factory, and then apologized for her sister, saying that she was ashamed of Scarlett. "...Oh, my sister, I really shouldn't! I'm afraid you won't be able to hold your head up in public...Of course, she is your wife now, but she is also my own sister...Mr. Kennedy..." She Speaking of these words, he faltered and hesitated, but Rhett understood that there were two meanings.First, Scarlett should close the lumber mill so that her fiancé's lumber mill can stay in business.Second, if the first clause cannot be achieved, then naturally some compensation for damages should be paid to her.

"In that case, why don't you tell your sister directly." He put his hat on his head, unwilling to say more, and ignored her words, and got into the carriage directly, leaving her teeth chattering with anger on the side of the road.

The author has something to say: Sorry, everyone.I've been a little busy recently, so I haven't updated it for many days, but don't worry, I'm not cheating, the ending is already in my mind.