[Zhongyingmei] Good men are to be robbed!
Chapter 9 Mr. Pride's White Rose
When Ruth woke up, she was lying on a semi-old bed in the hotel. The mottled ceiling made her feel a little dazed, and her eyes, as clear as the sea, were filled with infinite sadness and desolation.
Standing up, Ruth looked around in confusion. This is not the Rose Manor that has trapped her for most of her life. Then, where is she?
"Miss Ruth, are you up?" Sally's voice came through the door.
"Come in." Ruth responded reflexively.When she saw Sally in a pale green maid outfit, she gasped in horror, covered her mouth and retreated into the bed.
"Miss Ruth, are you having a nightmare?" Sally frowned and approached with some worry.
How could it be that the Sally in front of me was exactly the same as the teenage Sally in my memory!How can it be possible for people to rejuvenate?
"Miss Ruth, this place is not far from Pemberley. You have to be strong. You don't have to take what the shopkeeper said to heart. It's normal for country people to gossip." Sally served Ruth since she was a child, and she knew very well that her master had great Strong self-esteem, but it is not what it used to be. Now that one wrong step will destroy not only Ruth, but also the remaining two young ladies of the White family.So even though she knew she was overstepping the rules, Sally still said something extra.
"What time is it?" Sally's words made Ruth suddenly react, she grabbed Sally's hand suddenly, with strong expectation in her eyes, and said excitedly.
"It's...it's morning now." Sally's hand hurt a little from Ruth's grasp, but she was also a little dazed by Ruth's abnormal behavior.
"I mean," said Ruth, licking her dry, chapped lips, "we're on our way to Pemberley, asking for help from my fiancé, Mr. Darcy, aren't we?"
"Yes, yes." As soon as Sally finished speaking, Ruth laughed out loud. The strange smile made people feel chills in the back, and there was madness in her eyes.
Could it be that the lady was too stressed and lost her mind?Sally watched in horror.
"Okay, it's time to get up, we have to leave early." Ruth quickly calmed down and ordered.
When Ruth finished packing up and went downstairs, she saw her two younger sisters obediently sitting at the dining table waiting for her. Although their immature faces were trying to suppress it, they could still see panic and helplessness. Seeing her appear, their eyes full of expectations
In the previous life, she was suddenly burdened, and she was even more irritable when she heard the details yesterday that Mr. Darcy seemed to be engaged to a country girl.At this time in her previous life, she severely scolded her two younger sisters. Thinking of this, Ruth felt guilty. She slowed down her voice, and said softly with her eyes, "Hurry up and eat, this is not far from Pemberley." Pursing her lips, she looked at the two pairs of moist and trusting eyes, "It will be fine."
"Da da da", the carriage bumped and wobbled through the muddy country road.
"Ahead is Pemberley, miss." Sally opened the curtain and said into the carriage.
Ruth sat without moving, looking at this strange land through the corner of Sally's raised eyes with complicated eyes.Casablanca and Conviraria stretched their necks slightly, wanting to take a closer look, but they didn't dare to move too much.
"Look." Ruth looked at the two little sisters encouragingly.
"Yeah~" With my sister's permission, the two girls showed happy smiles, scrambling to grab the window, discussing each sentence one by one.
Ruth's eyes were kind. If she had been in the past, she would have severely criticized the two younger sisters for losing everyone's demeanor, but it was only once again that she understood the immature concern of the two younger sisters.She clenched her hands unconsciously. This time, she will definitely protect her two younger sisters and make them happy and safe.Sister Lutes, don't worry.
When the carriage arrived at the gate of Pemberley Manor, the butler, Grandma Renault, waited at the gate early with a group of servants because of the previous invitation.
Ruth had met Grandma Renault, who had taken care of her twice in her previous life. She still had a good impression of this dignified, kind, and thoughtful housekeeper.
Pemberley House is a magnificent and majestic stone building built on the edge of the valley.It stands on a high ridge, with a stream of natural interest in the front and a small hill with dense forests in the back.The whole manor is arranged in a natural way, full of natural beauty.
"Visiting in a hurry, I hope I don't cause trouble to Mr. and Miss Darcy." Ruth said with a polite smile, neither too arrogant nor too humble.
Grandma Lei Nuo led everyone to the living room, with a smile on her peaceful face, she looked very friendly: "Sir and Miss welcome you all, they are waiting for you!"
The door carved with exquisite but not too complicated patterns slowly opened, and both Darcy and Georgiana stood up.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Darcy, Miss Darcy." Ruth took the lead and bowed her head in a noble salute.
Casablanca and Conviraria stood behind Ruth and saluted.
Fitzwilliam-Darcy and Georgiana returned the salute according to the rules.
Darcy was dressed in a well-tailored black swallowtail, meticulously dressed, with a polite and distant expression: "Welcome to the three countesses." After the greetings, he looked at Ruth, "As for what Miss Ruth said in her letter, Whether it can be moved to the study, some things need to be discussed in detail."
This younger and more energetic Darcy, Ruth's eyes flashed with bitterness, she nodded slightly in agreement, and said to Georgiana beside her, "Please trouble Miss Darcy to take care of my two younger sisters."
Georgiana nodded. She was only 16 years old this year, and it was her first time entertaining distinguished guests. She was a little nervous, but her good upbringing made her try to maintain her composure.
Pemberley was very large, and Ruth followed Darcy through several rooms and up the spiral staircase before reaching the study.
A large desk made of black walnut is placed by the window, and behind the seat is a bookcase built against the wall.It is not difficult to guess from the few books randomly placed on the table and the small bonsai growing wantonly on the corner of the table that this is probably the place where Mr. Darcy rests and reads on weekdays.
"Please take a seat." Mr. Darcy sat on the sofa opposite Ruth, and the tea table in the middle was filled with steaming black tea just delivered by the maid.
"It's presumptuous, but my father never told me about the marriage contract mentioned in the miss's letter, and I have never heard of it. Therefore, if the miss wants to win my trust, she needs some tangible evidence." Darcy Pursing his lips and not smiling, the way he looks at people with a serious face is still quite scary.
"I know it's presumptuous." Ruth took a sip of hot tea to moisten her throat. Even if she did it again, she was still a little afraid of Darcy. She tried to calm down and looked back with a smile. "Here is a letter from old Darcy. Sir's letter." Taking out a yellowed letter from her handbag and handing it over, Ruth didn't say much.
The letter was not long, three pages in length, and was signed not long before old Darcy's death.Mr. Darcy finished reading it quickly. He obviously relaxed a lot. He folded the letter and put it on the coffee table. Then Darcy raised his eyes and looked at Ruth, who was obviously a little nervous but tried to maintain her composure: "I think this is An unfulfilled agreement."
"Then let it be done, and it will be regarded as an understanding of old Mr. Darcy's last wish?" Ruth's smile was a little stiff, but she tried to be more natural.
"Oh," chuckled Mr. Darcy, with a sneer on his stern face, "Miss Ruth, you know what I mean. If that were an engagement, I think the whole of England would be married every year." More engagements."
His words were as subtle as possible, but Ruth's face was still pale. She was a person with strong self-esteem. If it weren't for the years of hardships that followed, she would definitely not be able to bear the shame and leave at this moment.But no, even if she doesn't care about herself, she still has younger sisters to take care of, and she can't live up to elder sister Lutes' expectations.
There was water in the blue eyes, and Ruth raised her head slightly, staring at the cold Darcy in front of her.The man in front of him was not the Fitzwilliam who was tempted by her and fell in love with her. His heart was in love with Elizabeth, so how could he easily accept her fiancée who suddenly appeared and was not so legitimate?What's more, there is a big trouble behind her.
"It's from old Mr. Darcy." Ruth took out a ring set with a ruby. "I think you know what it stands for."
Darcy's pupils shrunk slightly, and his expression became much more upright. He looked at Ruth with some surprise.
"The ring passed down from generation to generation by the mistress of the Darcy family, I think you will know it if you have carefully observed the portraits of each generation of Mrs. Darcy." Speaking of this, the corners of Ruth's mouth are slightly curved, and her tone is a little lively. This is also her previous life. The greatest consolation is that even though Elizabeth occupies the position of mistress, the ring is always in her hand.
"Tell me your conditions, Miss Ruth, I think you know that the White family's silence at the time of my father's death represented the White family's decision." Darcy sat upright, and he glanced at the ring, frowning.
Ruth folded her palms together and took back the ring. She frowned, showing some distress and dissatisfaction, and finally made up her mind: "Bless us three sisters."
"Although I feel very sympathetic to what happened to the ladies, I am sorry, I am just a small manor owner, and I am afraid I can't do anything." The dispute over the title and inheritance of the White family after the eldest daughter Lutesi was suspected to be killed by Pittman There was a lot of trouble, but no matter what, Pittman's succession to the White family seems to be a sure thing at the moment, and as long as he manages a good relationship, he may come to deal with the remaining three young ladies of the White family.Although Darcy's family occupies more than half of Derbyshire, even if the nobles have been declining, it is obviously harmful but not beneficial to fight against an earl for no reason.
"No, Mr. Darcy, I just don't want to be sent to a monastery with us, you know...it's not as clean and pure as it sounds," Ruth held back her tears and looked at Darcy imploringly, "as long as we get engaged , he will no longer be able to send me to the monastery, and my two younger sisters can also be justified in asylum, and then find a secluded place to settle them down, and when the limelight passes, I guarantee that you will dissolve the engagement with a flawless reputation."
"Heh, let's not talk about why you can let me break the engagement with a flawless reputation, but why did I agree to be engaged to you?"
Standing up, Ruth looked around in confusion. This is not the Rose Manor that has trapped her for most of her life. Then, where is she?
"Miss Ruth, are you up?" Sally's voice came through the door.
"Come in." Ruth responded reflexively.When she saw Sally in a pale green maid outfit, she gasped in horror, covered her mouth and retreated into the bed.
"Miss Ruth, are you having a nightmare?" Sally frowned and approached with some worry.
How could it be that the Sally in front of me was exactly the same as the teenage Sally in my memory!How can it be possible for people to rejuvenate?
"Miss Ruth, this place is not far from Pemberley. You have to be strong. You don't have to take what the shopkeeper said to heart. It's normal for country people to gossip." Sally served Ruth since she was a child, and she knew very well that her master had great Strong self-esteem, but it is not what it used to be. Now that one wrong step will destroy not only Ruth, but also the remaining two young ladies of the White family.So even though she knew she was overstepping the rules, Sally still said something extra.
"What time is it?" Sally's words made Ruth suddenly react, she grabbed Sally's hand suddenly, with strong expectation in her eyes, and said excitedly.
"It's...it's morning now." Sally's hand hurt a little from Ruth's grasp, but she was also a little dazed by Ruth's abnormal behavior.
"I mean," said Ruth, licking her dry, chapped lips, "we're on our way to Pemberley, asking for help from my fiancé, Mr. Darcy, aren't we?"
"Yes, yes." As soon as Sally finished speaking, Ruth laughed out loud. The strange smile made people feel chills in the back, and there was madness in her eyes.
Could it be that the lady was too stressed and lost her mind?Sally watched in horror.
"Okay, it's time to get up, we have to leave early." Ruth quickly calmed down and ordered.
When Ruth finished packing up and went downstairs, she saw her two younger sisters obediently sitting at the dining table waiting for her. Although their immature faces were trying to suppress it, they could still see panic and helplessness. Seeing her appear, their eyes full of expectations
In the previous life, she was suddenly burdened, and she was even more irritable when she heard the details yesterday that Mr. Darcy seemed to be engaged to a country girl.At this time in her previous life, she severely scolded her two younger sisters. Thinking of this, Ruth felt guilty. She slowed down her voice, and said softly with her eyes, "Hurry up and eat, this is not far from Pemberley." Pursing her lips, she looked at the two pairs of moist and trusting eyes, "It will be fine."
"Da da da", the carriage bumped and wobbled through the muddy country road.
"Ahead is Pemberley, miss." Sally opened the curtain and said into the carriage.
Ruth sat without moving, looking at this strange land through the corner of Sally's raised eyes with complicated eyes.Casablanca and Conviraria stretched their necks slightly, wanting to take a closer look, but they didn't dare to move too much.
"Look." Ruth looked at the two little sisters encouragingly.
"Yeah~" With my sister's permission, the two girls showed happy smiles, scrambling to grab the window, discussing each sentence one by one.
Ruth's eyes were kind. If she had been in the past, she would have severely criticized the two younger sisters for losing everyone's demeanor, but it was only once again that she understood the immature concern of the two younger sisters.She clenched her hands unconsciously. This time, she will definitely protect her two younger sisters and make them happy and safe.Sister Lutes, don't worry.
When the carriage arrived at the gate of Pemberley Manor, the butler, Grandma Renault, waited at the gate early with a group of servants because of the previous invitation.
Ruth had met Grandma Renault, who had taken care of her twice in her previous life. She still had a good impression of this dignified, kind, and thoughtful housekeeper.
Pemberley House is a magnificent and majestic stone building built on the edge of the valley.It stands on a high ridge, with a stream of natural interest in the front and a small hill with dense forests in the back.The whole manor is arranged in a natural way, full of natural beauty.
"Visiting in a hurry, I hope I don't cause trouble to Mr. and Miss Darcy." Ruth said with a polite smile, neither too arrogant nor too humble.
Grandma Lei Nuo led everyone to the living room, with a smile on her peaceful face, she looked very friendly: "Sir and Miss welcome you all, they are waiting for you!"
The door carved with exquisite but not too complicated patterns slowly opened, and both Darcy and Georgiana stood up.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Darcy, Miss Darcy." Ruth took the lead and bowed her head in a noble salute.
Casablanca and Conviraria stood behind Ruth and saluted.
Fitzwilliam-Darcy and Georgiana returned the salute according to the rules.
Darcy was dressed in a well-tailored black swallowtail, meticulously dressed, with a polite and distant expression: "Welcome to the three countesses." After the greetings, he looked at Ruth, "As for what Miss Ruth said in her letter, Whether it can be moved to the study, some things need to be discussed in detail."
This younger and more energetic Darcy, Ruth's eyes flashed with bitterness, she nodded slightly in agreement, and said to Georgiana beside her, "Please trouble Miss Darcy to take care of my two younger sisters."
Georgiana nodded. She was only 16 years old this year, and it was her first time entertaining distinguished guests. She was a little nervous, but her good upbringing made her try to maintain her composure.
Pemberley was very large, and Ruth followed Darcy through several rooms and up the spiral staircase before reaching the study.
A large desk made of black walnut is placed by the window, and behind the seat is a bookcase built against the wall.It is not difficult to guess from the few books randomly placed on the table and the small bonsai growing wantonly on the corner of the table that this is probably the place where Mr. Darcy rests and reads on weekdays.
"Please take a seat." Mr. Darcy sat on the sofa opposite Ruth, and the tea table in the middle was filled with steaming black tea just delivered by the maid.
"It's presumptuous, but my father never told me about the marriage contract mentioned in the miss's letter, and I have never heard of it. Therefore, if the miss wants to win my trust, she needs some tangible evidence." Darcy Pursing his lips and not smiling, the way he looks at people with a serious face is still quite scary.
"I know it's presumptuous." Ruth took a sip of hot tea to moisten her throat. Even if she did it again, she was still a little afraid of Darcy. She tried to calm down and looked back with a smile. "Here is a letter from old Darcy. Sir's letter." Taking out a yellowed letter from her handbag and handing it over, Ruth didn't say much.
The letter was not long, three pages in length, and was signed not long before old Darcy's death.Mr. Darcy finished reading it quickly. He obviously relaxed a lot. He folded the letter and put it on the coffee table. Then Darcy raised his eyes and looked at Ruth, who was obviously a little nervous but tried to maintain her composure: "I think this is An unfulfilled agreement."
"Then let it be done, and it will be regarded as an understanding of old Mr. Darcy's last wish?" Ruth's smile was a little stiff, but she tried to be more natural.
"Oh," chuckled Mr. Darcy, with a sneer on his stern face, "Miss Ruth, you know what I mean. If that were an engagement, I think the whole of England would be married every year." More engagements."
His words were as subtle as possible, but Ruth's face was still pale. She was a person with strong self-esteem. If it weren't for the years of hardships that followed, she would definitely not be able to bear the shame and leave at this moment.But no, even if she doesn't care about herself, she still has younger sisters to take care of, and she can't live up to elder sister Lutes' expectations.
There was water in the blue eyes, and Ruth raised her head slightly, staring at the cold Darcy in front of her.The man in front of him was not the Fitzwilliam who was tempted by her and fell in love with her. His heart was in love with Elizabeth, so how could he easily accept her fiancée who suddenly appeared and was not so legitimate?What's more, there is a big trouble behind her.
"It's from old Mr. Darcy." Ruth took out a ring set with a ruby. "I think you know what it stands for."
Darcy's pupils shrunk slightly, and his expression became much more upright. He looked at Ruth with some surprise.
"The ring passed down from generation to generation by the mistress of the Darcy family, I think you will know it if you have carefully observed the portraits of each generation of Mrs. Darcy." Speaking of this, the corners of Ruth's mouth are slightly curved, and her tone is a little lively. This is also her previous life. The greatest consolation is that even though Elizabeth occupies the position of mistress, the ring is always in her hand.
"Tell me your conditions, Miss Ruth, I think you know that the White family's silence at the time of my father's death represented the White family's decision." Darcy sat upright, and he glanced at the ring, frowning.
Ruth folded her palms together and took back the ring. She frowned, showing some distress and dissatisfaction, and finally made up her mind: "Bless us three sisters."
"Although I feel very sympathetic to what happened to the ladies, I am sorry, I am just a small manor owner, and I am afraid I can't do anything." The dispute over the title and inheritance of the White family after the eldest daughter Lutesi was suspected to be killed by Pittman There was a lot of trouble, but no matter what, Pittman's succession to the White family seems to be a sure thing at the moment, and as long as he manages a good relationship, he may come to deal with the remaining three young ladies of the White family.Although Darcy's family occupies more than half of Derbyshire, even if the nobles have been declining, it is obviously harmful but not beneficial to fight against an earl for no reason.
"No, Mr. Darcy, I just don't want to be sent to a monastery with us, you know...it's not as clean and pure as it sounds," Ruth held back her tears and looked at Darcy imploringly, "as long as we get engaged , he will no longer be able to send me to the monastery, and my two younger sisters can also be justified in asylum, and then find a secluded place to settle them down, and when the limelight passes, I guarantee that you will dissolve the engagement with a flawless reputation."
"Heh, let's not talk about why you can let me break the engagement with a flawless reputation, but why did I agree to be engaged to you?"
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