Dear Mr. Darcy [Pride and Prejudice]

Chapter 11 Goodbye, Pemberley

This was the most peaceful night for Emma to sleep since time travel. Although she didn't lie down until dawn, she woke up full of energy.As soon as she walked downstairs, Georgiana, who looked excited, came over and took her hand, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "My dear Emma, ​​you really astonish me."

Yesterday Georgiana didn't know anything and went to bed early.Did you just get the news from Mr. Butler?Emma smiled and enjoyed the adoring eyes of the soft girl: "I just came up with a plan, and Mr. Darcy prepared everything else."

Georgiana had a look of "I'm so proud that my little friend is so smart": "Mr. Butler only talked about what happened yesterday. I remembered what you said to my brother in the garden a few days ago, so I knew it was your idea. Emma, ​​what do you think?" Can you be so smart? Brother, cousin, Mr. Ashley, and so many problems that the police detectives have been investigating for so long, you can solve them in one go."

Emma rubbed Georgiana's soft hair: "Strictly speaking, what I did last night violated countless laws. If it weren't for the fact that there was no other way, I wouldn't use this risky idea." The silly girl didn't know, this matter was the last one. desperate.News came from Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam that they had found Little Richard's body.Cambridge wrote back and had not heard of the drug.Mrs. Richard heard that her son had died and passed out, but she didn't know anything.Emma wanted to make Lena bite Clark back at her reputation, so she could only accuse Clark of poisoning her with poppies, but she didn't know more.All leads are broken.If not, how would you use this method?

Georgiana was startled. "Ah, then I will ask Mr. Housekeeper not to tell others."

Emma couldn't help laughing. "No need, Mr. Housekeeper knows." Georgiana is very smart, observant and able to grasp the key points.It's just that Mr. Darcy protected her too well and let her know too little.Speaking of which, I've been living in Bloomberg these days, why haven't I seen that guy Wickham?

Emma was thinking about something, and her reaction was half a beat slower.Seeing Mr. Darcy approaching, Georgiana hastily let go of Emma's hand to adjust her dress, and tugged the dazed little partner. "Good day, brother."

Emma couldn't help smiling: "Good day, Mr. Darcy."

"Hey." Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam walked in, and Mr. Ashley was with him. "I just came back today and heard that the matter has been resolved, which is really beautiful."

It's been a long time since I saw Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam. Emma asked with concern, "Did you rush back overnight?"

Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam smiled: "I found out that Little Richard has been killed. I will send someone back to deliver a letter first, and investigate the murder with the police officers there. There is no result yet. I heard the plan here and rushed back." Yes. I didn’t know it was a step late until I met Mr. Ashley, and the matter has been settled.”

Emma turned her attention to Mr. Ashley: "Uncle, has Clark confessed to the murder?" Mr. Darcy and her were guarding the Swan Manor yesterday, and Mr. Ashley led people and several police officers to conduct a scattered search outside the Swan Manor. , ready to follow Clark.

Mr. Ashley looked tired, but in a good mood. "Of course. He didn't go north where I was in charge yesterday. After I waited for a while, the police officer came back with him and the witch doctor from South America."

Georgiana covered her mouth with her hand in surprise.A witch doctor from South America lends a legendary twist to an already dramatic event.Emma's focus is different: "How did he meet the witch doctor?" Was it someone behind Clark who introduced him to the witch doctor?

Mr. Ashley glanced at Emma.His ability is not enough, but his vision of seeing people has always been very accurate.He felt that his niece didn't need protection as his wife said. In fact, this child was thoughtful, shrewd and cautious, and there was a kind of madness in his bones to achieve his goal desperately.Just don't know why it didn't show up before. "Clark has business in South America, and this witch doctor committed a capital crime there, and came to England on Clark's ship in order to escape trial."

Emma said nothing.This reason seems to be no problem, but she still has doubts.Still too weak, using the power of others means that there are too many restrictions and you can't do whatever you want.She doesn't have to avenge Mr. Kentra, otherwise she would not burn the study but protect the study.She was just worried that the mastermind behind the scenes would do something again if he failed to achieve his goal.

"Clark asked the witch doctor to detoxify him first. But the witch doctor didn't know what the devil's steps were. Clark admitted the murder, but asked us to detoxify, otherwise he would accuse us of murder. I was entrusted by the police officer to ask, what is the devil's steps? Who found it?"

Emma covered her mouth and trembled with laughter.Seeing that she couldn't answer for the time being, Mr. Darcy said, "Emma asked me to find the juice of an edible plant. I don't know why it's called Devil's Step."

"Edible plants?" Mr. Ashley was very surprised. He saw with his own eyes that Clark couldn't help scratching himself with blood dripping. Who would eat such terrible things?

Emma finally stopped laughing and explained: "This kind of food comes from China and is called yam." She didn't know the English name of yam, so she just spoke Chinese. "The nutritional value is very high, but the juice will make people's skin red, swollen and itchy. I asked the doctor to distill and purify the yam juice. In fact, the effect is not that strong, but Clark's body is full of wounds. Scratching will definitely bring blood, plus he I think my brother will definitely kill him, so...you tell the police officer to let Clark take a bath, and he will be fine in two days."

Everyone present silently remembered this terrible plant.It can be eaten, and the mysterious orientals are really unfathomable.

After breakfast, George and Mrs. Ashley, whose heads were bandaged and enlarged, also came.Last night, Mrs. Ashley forcefully drove Emma back to the quiet Pember to rest, leaving her to take care of George.Following Clark's guilty plea today, officers released George from surveillance.

Emma was a little surprised. She didn't know why George, who was still injured, rushed to Pemberley in such a hurry.

George explained the situation.Originally, the evidence of George’s murder was convincing and should have applied for a trial. However, this case is a serious case involving the son’s murder of his father and involves the succession of titles.Moreover, the important witness Clark was involved in the poisoning incident. Later, Lena, who turned against Clark, firmly identified Clark. The testimony of several parties has always been inconsistent, so it has been delayed until now.After consolidating the evidence last night, Lisa, who had always insisted that she saw Clark in the manor that afternoon, admitted that she might have been wrong, and the case was beyond doubt.Worried about nights and dreams, George couldn't wait for the panel of judges to start touring in September, and wanted to go straight to London to file the case.In this way, he may still be able to catch up with the royal family as Earl of Kentra this year.George came in a hurry, firstly to express his solemn thanks, and secondly to pick up his sister, the two packed up and left for London.

Emma had the urge to touch her forehead again.George's thinking was right, and she didn't want to wait for the judges' team to visit Derbyshire before the trial.But George had a deep wound on his arm yesterday, and he stayed in the fire for too long and inhaled a lot of poisonous gas. She wanted to wait for George to rest for two days before discussing with him about going to London.Unexpectedly, George came to pick her up like a mummy bandaged to London.This brother is not stupid, but his temper is a little too impatient.

Mrs. Ashley looked at Emma, ​​then at George.She failed to persuade her stubborn nephew, and hoped that Emma would try to persuade his brother.

George is indeed a little angry with his sister now, but he doesn't intend to compromise.Avoiding Emma's eyes, he said softly, "I want to send my father back to Yorkshire first..."

Emma could not refute this reason.The territory of the Earl of Kentra is Yorkshire, and the weather is getting hotter in May. It is true that his body should be sent to his hometown for burial as soon as possible.Looking at George's appearance, he was also worried about an accident in Yorkshire.Although Mr. Ashley had sent to see nothing unusual in Yorkshire, he could not rest easy without returning to George as soon as possible.Emma took a closer look at George. Although he was injured, he was a young man in his twenties after all. He also liked riding and hunting and was in good health, so he didn't seem overwhelmed.

George noticed that Emma's attitude softened, and immediately added: "The doctor diagnosed me this morning as nothing serious. I also take a carriage. Yorkshire is not far away, so there will be no problem."

Emma put forward a condition: "Please ask the doctor to come over again before leaving, and leave if there is really no problem."

George nodded flatly in agreement.

Just then, the servant outside came to report. "Mr. Wickham is visiting."

Emma's eyes lit up, and she turned her head to look.She thought that she would not see Wickham in Pember this time, but she did not expect to meet him just before leaving.

A young man walks in, smiling.He is in his twenties, with a handsome face and a tall figure.Seeing many guests, I introduced myself in a gentle and polite manner, and greeted everyone one by one.

The personable gentleman first walked up to the owner here.Mr. Darcy, when Wickham greeted him with a grim nod, looked very haughty in comparison with Mr. Wickham.

Wickham was not unhappy because of this, and greeted Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Ashley with his usual expression, and expressed his concern for George's body.Instead, Georgiana frowned, obviously not understanding why her brother was so rude.

Wickham took out a box from behind and handed it to Georgiana, and said a little nervously: "It's just a small gift brought back from this trip, I don't know if it suits your wishes." Georgiana was very surprised, blushing slightly, Some took the box shyly.Emma noticed that the lines of Mr. Darcy's profile tightened.

Wickham walked up to Emma.This exquisite and elegant lady like an iris made his eyes shine, but he did not show overly attentive, but only complimented Emma's beauty politely.Now Emma appreciates him a little bit, he is willing and rewarding, greedy but not stupid.In fact, Emma has a little misunderstanding of Wickham here, and he has not completely locked his target on Georgiana.The reason for his calm attitude is because he knows that this kind of smart and beautiful lady is different from ordinary ladies, blindly showing courteousness will only lead to ridicule from them, and the attitude of being neither humble nor overbearing can make them look at each other differently.

Wickham looked taken aback when told Mrs Ashley was Emma's aunt.Mrs. Ashley, delighted at being complimented by the handsome and polite young man, put her veil over her mouth and chuckled.

Emma sighed as she watched Georgiana hold the headband fondly.She and Georgiana once scolded Clark for shamelessly seducing her to elope, emphasizing that the beautiful man he talked about may not be credible, but Georgiana probably doesn't remember it now.Fortunately, Georgiana is only 14 years old, and Mr. Wickham is only courteous. It is estimated that the kidnapping and elopement will take another two years.That's enough time.Wickham was unrestrained, merciless and owed gambling debts.As long as she finds evidence and puts it in front of Georgiana, even if this smart girl already has a crush on Wickham, she won't continue to be wrong.Thinking of this, Emma couldn't help but glanced at George. Could it be that guys named George are playboys?

Although it was interrupted by Wickham's visit, after exchanging pleasantries, the topic of parting was still to be brought up.

Emma and George thanked everyone present solemnly.Thanks to my aunt and uncle for rushing to help with the investigation.Thanks to the little angel Georgiana for her gentle companionship, and thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam for working hard for days.Most of all thanks go to Mr. Darcy.

Standing in front of Mr. Darcy, Emma felt infinite emotion in her heart.From the time she flew to Pemberley for help, Mr. Darcy really did his best to help.She knew that this last method was not easy to operate.Mr. Ashley was asked to come forward to negotiate with the detective, but the detective refused.Although suspicious, George's murder suspicion is even greater.They cannot be held responsible if something happens to the suspect.Emma had no choice but to transfer the police officer and act out the scene first to make Clark plead guilty.She didn't expect Mr. Darcy to come forward and negotiate with the police officer.Although the parish police officer is not affiliated with the local administrative agency, the handling of the case depends on the cooperation of the local residents. Mr. Darcy, as the big landowner in Derbyshire, still has a considerable say.The plan was implemented because Mr. Darcy came forward as a guarantor and personally guarded outside the study in Swan Manor.

Emma said only one last thing: "Thank you, I will always remember your help."

Mr. Darcy had a vague feeling that Emma would do more than remember.But he soon felt that his idea was ridiculous. Even if Emma was extremely intelligent, as a lady who didn't even have the right to inherit and couldn't show her face, what could she do for him?

Georgiana took Emma's hand tearfully: "My brother and I will go to Yorkshire to attend..." She didn't say the word funeral.

Emma gave her a gentle hug. "See you in Yorkshire, dear."

Out of the gate, Emma turned for the last time.She saw herself slapping on the gate and dragging the porter to his horse; she saw herself raising her hood in the drawing room; she saw Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam solemnly offering her services; she saw herself riding with Mr. Darcy and his party Running to Swan Park; she saw herself slipping under the sofa and covering her head with Mr. Darcy's coat; she saw Georgiana holding her hand tenderly in the garden...

Goodbye, Pemberley.

The author has something to say: So Mr. Darcy's most tangled thing in the future is: she is so good, I can't bear to be moved.But she was so nice to me too!I can't help but be tempted!But she doesn't like me!fraud!

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