[Count of Monte Cristo] Love and hatred

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Fernand grabbed Danglars by the collar, "You poisonous snake, you said that as long as Edmund goes to prison, I can get Mai Tess. But now, not only can I not get her love, she He is not even willing to accept my elder brother's care like before."

"If I am a poisonous snake, you are an aggressive scorpion," Danglars sneered, "We are each other."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Caderousse immediately stood up and tried to persuade him, but he was a little afraid of the Catalan dagger on Fernand's waist, so he flinched.

But what Danglars wanted was to anger Fernand, "You are a warrior, but you are a coward in love. No woman would like a coward. In fact, you have a chance. I saw Mei Se at the wedding that day. Tess and Edmund had a quarrel."

"What you said is true?" Fernand was still gripping Danglars by the collar, but the strength in his hand was loose, "What should I do?"

Seeing that Fernand had already taken the bait, the corner of Danglars' mouth curled up in a satisfied arc.He told Fernand that he had seen Edmund kiss Mai Tess by the sea, and it was not long before he heard that they had fallen in love, implying that Fernand would do the same.

"You should be more proactive," Danglars continued to bewitch, "Although women don't say it, they like it in their hearts."

"Damn Edmund," Fernand's eyes almost burst into flames, and he completely let go of Danglars' hand, clenched into a fist.

Knowing that Fernand believed it, Danglars laughed at his stupidity in his heart, but put on a sincere expression on his face, "Go, like a real Catalonian warrior, to Maisé Tess Prove that you are a real man."

As if being hypnotized, Fernand took a jug of wine and left the tavern in a daze.Remembering that there was still one unsolved problem, Danglars turned to Caderousse again, staring at him, as if examining the value of a commodity.

"Don't look at me like that," Caderousse felt a little hairy after being stared at, and now he began to feel that the one sitting next to him was a red chain snake, not a human being.

"What a coward," Danglars sneered, and started a new bad idea. "Cadrouse, what you just said for Edmond may have been heard by others."

Caderousse looked at Danglars with terror in his eyes.

"Listen, if you want to ensure your personal safety, you have to keep it a secret, and you have to pretend you don't know anything, otherwise..." He gestured to wipe his neck.Seeing that Caderousse was already trembling with fright, Danglars pondered for a moment, "And..."

"What?" asked Caderousse hastily.So Danglars leaned into his ear with satisfaction, and muttered something in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Caderousse nodded at once, but he dared not stay here any longer, as if everyone in the tavern had heard his secret and was whispering it behind his back.Therefore, this tailor who was usually addicted to alcohol actually didn't even finish the wine in the glass, so he left in a hurry.

Danglars ordered another bottle of Lamargue, and now he could drink in peace.He took a sip intoxicated, and the scene of the night before Edmund's wedding came back to him.

The drunk Caderousse indeed remembered correctly, he deliberately threw the report letter in the corner, because he knew that Fernand would definitely pick it up and use it to frame Edmund.All this was done beautifully, the letter was written by him with his left hand, and the handwriting could not be read, and Caderousse, the only person who knew, was already drunk by him, and even if he remembered anything, it was easy to shut him up.

Therefore, even if Edmund was released, he would only seek revenge on Fernand at most, and definitely not on him.But it would be better for Edmund to spend his life in prison.He didn't care about Edmund's life or death, as long as he could become the captain of the Queen of Egypt as he wished, what did other people's suffering have to do with him.

If the conspiracy was a game of chess, he was the one playing it.He clearly understands the weaknesses of each person, so he can ensure that each "pawn" moves according to his will:

Caderousse is selfish by nature and the easiest to handle; Fernand's Achilles' heel is Maisette; and Edmund's fatal weakness is being too kind.When he saw Edmund holding the letter on the ship, he was only suspicious. If Edmund hadn't told him that he was going to Paris to fulfill the last order of Captain Leclere, he would not have guessed that it was A personal letter from Napoleon to a dignitary.It's so easy to trust others, even if he doesn't make a move, he will be unlucky sooner or later.

But a person who has never been in his consideration accidentally ruined his layout-Mei Tess, he can't see through her more and more.In the absence of direct evidence, this ignorant Catalan girl suspected him by reasoning.If the matter were brought to light, would the captain Morel still trust him?

And he would never allow such a thing to happen.Whether it's Edmund or Mai Se Tess, he will find a way to remove all stumbling blocks in front of him.So he thought that Fernand could be used again. As long as Maisette betrayed her fiancé and became an unfaithful woman, who else would believe her?

Danglars drank the rest of the wine in one gulp, with a snake-like smile on the corner of his mouth, "Messé Tess, just wait, this is the result of fighting against me."

A few more hours passed, and time seemed to pass very slowly.

But at this moment, the only thing Plum Tess can do is wait.

Mr. Morel went to intercede with the acting prosecutor, and though the outcome was still uncertain, there was still hope.Morrel spoke highly of the young deputy prosecutor, Villefort, who was just and impartial. Coincidentally, Villefort had also just been engaged, which might win some valuable sympathy for Edmund.

Mei Tess relayed all this to old Dantès, however, she did not disclose more details - the acting prosecutor was a royalist who hated Napoleon, which added many variables to the matter.

There are chaotic dark clouds gathered outside the window, flocks of seagulls are flying back to the beach noisily, a storm is brewing.Plum Tess took a hasty farewell to the old man, and came out with a lighted candle, for she had to get back before it rained.She closed the door softly, and the empty corridor looked terrifying amidst the howling wind, as if she had stepped into the belly of some ancient giant beast.

At this moment, Plum Tess did not know that she had fallen into a carefully woven net.And just one floor below, Caderousse was hunched over and peeping breathlessly in front of the crack of his door, and he did not forget Danglars' words.

Plum Tess vaguely felt a pair of eyes looking at her in the darkness, and suddenly, there seemed to be a chilling call from the stagnant air, "Plum Tess!"

She turned her head and saw a dark figure standing behind her.She raised the candle, illuminating the man's face.It was Fernand. He reeked of alcohol and shook a little, probably because he was drunk.

"Fernand, what do you want to do?" Mei Tess panicked.Fernand got closer and closer until he cornered her.

"I love you..." Fernand suddenly kissed Mei Tess, but she avoided her.She tried to break free and try to escape, but was pulled back violently.Plum Tess only had time to let out a cry before her mouth was covered, and that cry was immediately buried in the thunder.The candle in her hand fell to the ground during the struggle, and the corridor was plunged into darkness.

Those hands didn't give her a chance to struggle, they pressed her tightly against the wall, and then her lips were blocked by those hot and wet lips that smelled of alcohol. "Let go..." Plum Tess began to struggle fiercely, constantly avoiding the evil kiss, but the other party was so strong that her resistance was useless.

Just when she was falling into despair, the criminal who violated her was torn away by a tall figure and hit the ground severely.In the day-bright lightning, her eyes blurred by tears gradually became clear, and the hero who rescued her seemed to come from an unreachable dream.His handsome face was both strange and familiar, Mai Tess couldn't help calling out, "Edmund!"

I don't know if it's sweat or the crystal clear liquid of rain, flowing down Edmund's distinct outline. His eyes are like two sapphires inlaid on ancient Greek statues, shining like torches, and the light seems to have a kind of magical power , made her feel extremely at ease.

Mei Tess showed a happy expression for a moment. She thought it would not be easy for Edmund to be free, but it seemed that she was too pessimistic.But in the next second, she noticed the scarlet and glaring blood on his arm.She frowned tightly, and reached out her hand eagerly, wanting to check the injury.Edmund let out a painful "hiss", but did not escape, he just stared at her intently without saying a word.

At this time, Edmund's gaze at Mei Tess was extremely gentle, but it turned cold in an instant, because he heard the person whom he had just severely taught stood up again.

But Plum Tess stopped him, for she recognized the hideous wound as a bloody bullet hole!

A bad premonition swept over Mei Tess's body.Her amber eyes began to flicker quickly, revealing a look of worry.After pondering for a while, she tentatively asked, "Edmund, did you escape?"