[Count of Monte Cristo] Love and hatred

chapter118

After returning from the Danglars' house, Mei Tess and the Count of Monte Cristo met again.This time they were in a carriage, and they didn't have much time, because after the next intersection was the bustling Theater Avenue, Maisy Tess had to get out of the carriage before that, or she would be seen.But this time is enough time for them to exchange important information.

The count confirmed the lover relationship between Mrs. Danglars and Lucien, secretary of the Minister of the Interior, and Maisie Tess keenly judged that Danglars' income on Haiti's public debt was entirely due to the fact that Lucien obtained it through his position. internal news.After all, at that time, Haitian public bonds were known as the "Ickaday" in securities because of their irregular rise and fall, that is, gambling.

"What are you going to do?" asked the count suspiciously.

"If we can find the emergency station of the Ministry of the Interior, maybe we can deal a big blow to Danglars," Mei Tess replied.

"Leave this to me," the count blinked. "By the way, I heard that you bought Danglars' textile factory?"

"At the time, I really wanted Danglars to regret this decision," Maisé Tess pondered for a while, "but now, I'm not sure if I can manage it well."

"He will," the count said with a stern smile, "I believe in you, Mel. You have always had a unique vision in investing in railways and shipping, not to mention, I will help you too. I have been in the East for a few years. During my travels, besides the black slave Ali I rescued in Tunisia, I also recruited a few men. Among them is a Turkish craftsman who is best at drawing exquisite patterns. I will send her to your factory tomorrow. But this is not enough And Haidee has to help too. Think about it, when the beautiful Haidee appears in the most luxurious box of the Paris theater wearing the first fabrics produced by the factory, everyone will be amazed by the exotic and exotic clothes they have never seen before. Color pattern and crazy!"

"I'm afraid Haidee isn't ready," said Mei Tess, hesitantly.

"She must be ready," the count folded his hands, "because this is her revenge too!"

"Well, maybe those very oriental fabrics will set off a fashion trend in Paris, but once the novelty wears off..."

"You don't need to worry about this, Mel." The count glanced out the window, "We didn't come to Paris to do business. Once we achieve our goal, we will leave here."

"Where are we going then?" Mei Tess couldn't help asking.

"We can go anywhere, we can do anything," Earl Shi Shiran looked into her eyes, "It depends on whether we want to do it or not."

Plum Tess met his gentle gaze, but didn't know how to respond.Fortunately, at this moment, the carriage stopped firmly in front of the intersection, which relieved her embarrassment.

She hurriedly got out of the carriage, and she couldn't help but regret that she chose to play the earl's enemy instead of a friend, which made it difficult to meet each other now.

After watching the earl go away, Mei Tess hired another carriage and returned to her house on St. Honor's Road.The reason why she chose the new residence here was because her enemy, Villefort, and Valentine, who she cared about the most, lived in this area.

She had visited Villefort once, and he had only responded politely, and she had not seen Valentine that time, and had never had the chance again.

However, she had a vague feeling that with the Count of Monte Cristo in Paris, Villefort would come to him one day, and even turn to her, the count's "enemy", for help.

The valet Baptistin ushered her graciously into the drawing room.

"How is my manor in the outskirts going?" asked Mei Tess.

"I just went to see it today, the ground floor is almost finished, but..."

"But what?"

"Before those two Gothic spires were built, it really looked like... a courthouse," Baptistin stammered.

Plum Tess frowned.In fact, when she got the blueprint from the count, she didn't know that the hall on the first floor of the house was completely designed according to the court in Paris, because it was impossible to tell from the appearance of the finished draft, until the count personally told her this. fact.Although she couldn't guess the Earl's intentions, she knew that he must be planning something.But if this secret is leaked out in advance, the consequences will be disastrous.

She turned her eyes to Baptistin, her expression stern.The manservant had been with her for a year, and was quite French.His advantage is that he is smart enough, every time she gives her orders, he can fully understand her intentions, and he will not make mistakes when doing things.But sometimes Baptistin is a little too bright.

"Mr. Baptiste," said Mei Tess, "you have been with me for a year, and I usually spend a year judging the merits and demerits of my men. You are very suitable for me." meaning."

Baptistin bowed deeply.

"I just want to know if I am what you want?"

"Oh, my lord! Did I do something wrong?"

"I beg you to finish my speech first," said Melissa Tess, "you get fifteen hundred francs a year for your service here. That's more than many brave junior officers who often risk their lives for the country. That's a lot more. And besides your wages, you'll earn another fifteen hundred francs a year in buying my cosmetics."

"I..."

"I'm not complaining to you, Mr. Baptistin, it's not too much. But, I believe my order is very clear, I only want you to tell me the progress of the house construction, not to tell me What does it look like, or is there something wrong with it, this kind of thing should stop," Mei Tess said in a stern tone, "Also, if I catch you talking about me behind my back, criticizing my behavior, or Watch my movements, and you must leave here at once. I never warn my servant more than once. You have been warned now, go."

Baptistin bowed and prepared to leave in a cold sweat.But when he reached the door, Mei Tess stopped him again, "By the way, where is Miss Haide?"

"Oh, Miss Danglars specially prepared an English-style afternoon tea and invited Miss Haidee over," Baptistin replied.

"Is it just afternoon tea?"

"Yes, Miss Haidee said she would come back to dine with you."

Mei Tess narrowed her eyes slightly. Since she did not have dinner at the baron's mansion, it was likely that this was Miss Danglars' spontaneous invitation, rather than Danglars' intention.

The author has something to say: Thank you for the nutrient solution of the chocolate-flavored diving fish, okay~

In exchange, more words are free.Sorry for being too tired these days, I will try my best to resume updating from Thursday~