[Pride and Prejudice] Mary's Pride and Prejudice

A week later, Mary went to London with Jane and Mr. Bingley. The Darcy family had a villa in Richmond, where Mr. Darcy and his sister lived, and Miss Bingley and the Hurst couple also spent their summer here.

Mary and Jane settled here first. As soon as they got out of the car, Miss Darcy ran out with her brother. She happily held Jane's hand and smiled happily.

"Miss Bennet, it's great to have you here. Even if I receive your letter, I'm still afraid that you will be unable to fulfill it in any accident? I am so happy to think that I can have you by my company this summer."

Jane smiled very gracefully and gently: "I am very happy to receive your invitation. It is a great honor for me to be a guest at Pemberley Manor. My aunt is from the nearby area. I heard her say that it is very majestic and beautiful, but unfortunately she does not Delight your eyes and have a look.”

"Oh, then we should invite your aunt too." Miss Darcy said enthusiastically.

Miss Bingley who came out with her immediately coughed twice, reminding her not to make such an invitation rashly, you must know that Miss Bennet's aunt is a merchant's wife!

Seeing this, Mary kindly shared Miss Bingley's worries: "Our uncle and aunt just happened to go on a trip." She saw Mr. Darcy following behind and still searching behind them with her eyes, so she immediately reminded the gentleman kindly: "Liqi also went together, and it will take about a month before she can come back."

Mr. Darcy withdrew his gaze. In fact, he was not disappointed. During his correspondence with Mr. Bingley, Mr. Bingley had already introduced the current situation of every family member in his fiancée’s family. Of course he knew that Elizabeth had Her uncle and aunt had gone on a trip, and he was just looking for her unconsciously just now.

Miss Bingley was very happy to hear such words. She had always regarded Elizabeth as her greatest rival in love. If there was no Elizabeth to influence Mr. Darcy, then she would be able to exert her charm to Mr. Darcy.Although there were two unsightly Miss Bennet on this Pemberley holiday, she could ignore them.

Although it is very close to the Edwards family's farm, Mary and Jane did not go there to visit the Edwards family. Miss Edwards is no longer there, and they often correspond with each other. Miss Edwards told in a letter last time They said that she has now returned to her hometown's manor with her grandfather and second brother to escape the summer heat.

Alfred came to pick up Mary the next day. They had written earlier that Mary would stay in London for two days. Of course, she and her fiancé had to take some time out of their busy schedules to have a good date.

During this period of time, Alfred was not feeling well. Mary felt that he seemed to have lost weight, but generally speaking, people would be a little thinner in summer than in winter, but Alfred was in good spirits.

Mary and Alfred went to see an opera, and the two sat in the box and talked for a while. Sure enough, he was really troubled by Miss Sissy's case, especially when there were all kinds of gossip and rumors in the newspaper. Gossip, Mary had read some reports in Meridon's newspapers, saying that Mr. E, the original heir to the aristocracy, had revived his old relationship with his mistress. Mr. E hid his mistress' golden house on a farm outside of London, and this mistress Also took her child Yunyun.

In fact, these ups and downs in the outside world are nothing. The main reason is that the old Duke Edwards was furious after hearing this. He insisted on driving Miss Sissy and the child out of the house. It is really his blessing to marry a powerful nobleman with a pen dowry. As for the earl's special hobbies, it is too funny. If there is nothing wrong with it, how can the title of countess be given to a lowly woman like her?

Speaking of this, the Duke of Edwards bombarded some of the bad ethos of the current high society, especially the king's sons, because of their unrestrained unrestrainedness, the entire social ethos was corrupted.They are all very romantic, and there are many things where they live together with actors, and illegitimate children are everywhere.The most famous is Prince William, who lived with an actress for more than 20 years and fathered ten illegitimate children.But didn't the actress get dumped in the end?

So what can Miss Sissy be dissatisfied with?The princes' mistresses were not much better than her!Let her be content!

His proposition was not carried out by his grandsons, which on the contrary made the relationship between him and Colonel Edwards, which had become gentle once again, tense again, and the two almost quarreled with each other several times.

Alfred, who was sandwiched between the two, couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed. He had to deal with his grandfather and comfort his brother.Fortunately, Lord Edwards came back from his honeymoon in Europe. With his gentle temperament, he played a lubricating role between his grandfather and brother that Alfred couldn't match.

Moreover, at the suggestion of Lord Edwards, the old Duke finally decided to take the children back to his hometown for summer vacation the day before yesterday. Before leaving, he repeatedly ordered the two grandchildren left behind to settle the matter before he came back.As for how to solve it, it was beyond his consideration. Anyway, he didn't want to hear any news about this matter after he came back.

In any case, Alfred was finally relieved by the temporary departure of Duke Edwards. It's great to take a break and make an appointment with his fiancée at this time!

The new Italian opera singer has a loud and high-pitched voice. Although Mary doesn't like listening to operas very much, the plot is full of twists and turns and is full of humorous and satirical jokes, which Mary enjoys watching.

If it weren't for the hot weather outside, the two of them would not have come here, but there is the long-term box of the old Duke Edwards, with various fruits in it, and a human fan, so this is a good place for the two of them.

During the period, Mary greeted Colonel Edwards. Although she firmly opposed his relationship with Lydia, the colonel behaved well during his relationship with them. Except for taking Lydia out to mess around, he was still a good guy. friend.

Although Edwards has a lot of bitterness, which is able to win the love and sympathy of his fiancée, Alfred is a hero who knocks out his front teeth and swallows blood. He can objectively and fairly evaluate his efforts in this matter. The hard work without adding oil and vinegar.

"Andrew is okay. Although there are some reports in the newspapers and many rumors among friends, he has never cared about these things. He is just a little heroic. He can't bear the misfortune of weak people, so he is always willing to stand up. Sissy Miss is a very complicated woman, but I think it is precisely because of Andrew's temperament that Miss Sissy always regards him as her closest friend even though he never married Miss Sissy and disappointed her Trust him just as much."

So a prodigal like Colonel Edwards is hated and loved at the same time?

"What about the child? Is the child okay?"

Alfred pinched the bridge of his nose when he heard this, and said helplessly, "That's exactly what I'm worried about. If I didn't worry about Christopher, I would never take over this mess."

He looked at Mary and said softly, "I told you once that my dead father was very inappropriate."

Mary nodded. She had nothing to say to Alfred. He had mentioned this kind of childhood shadow to her, but he mainly talked about his mother's forbearance and Colonel Edwards' bravery in protecting his younger siblings.

The old Duke of Edwards was very supportive of Mrs. Woodhouse leaving Lord Edwards. With the full support of his father-in-law, Mrs. Woodhouse could of course leave her abusive husband, but because the old Duke did not agree to let several grandchildren live with her Leaving together, so Mrs. Woodhouse finally gave up the idea of ​​leaving this hell.

And Colonel Edwards knew how to fight against his brutal father and protect his younger siblings at a young age. Alfred always remembered these good people and good deeds of others, but he seldom mentioned the suffering he had suffered.

"I was often abused by my father when I was young, and I don't want to see this happen to other children—no matter whose child he is. As for Earl Patterson, his hot temper is by no means a rumor. When Miss Qian married Earl Patterson, I reminded her of this, so at that time I suggested that Andrew ask for custody of the child."

"Isn't it unsuccessful?"

"Yes, but under my suggestion, the two still secretly signed an agreement on custody. If Miss Sissy agrees, Andrew can take back Christopher's custody."

"So what's the problem now?"

"The title of Earl of Paterson was obtained by his father during the Anglo-French war. His father was an orphan and he had only one child, and he and the previous wives had no children... He is almost 50 years old now. Yes, it is said that some doctors have asserted that he has lost his fertility. Therefore, once the father’s bloodline is cut off, Christopher in the mother’s line may inherit the title, so Miss Sissy hopes that Christopher can become the legal heir of Earl Patterson. I hope that Sissy Miss Sissy can reach an agreement with Andrew to transfer Christopher's custody to Andrew, but Miss Sissy does not agree." At this point he sighed.

Mary asked: "Will Christopher lose his right to inherit the title?"

"Yes, I believe that Earl Patterson is by no means a kind person. Once Christopher legally dissociates from him, the inheritance relationship will naturally disappear."

In this way, Mary became even more puzzled: "But if Miss Sissy divorces Earl Patterson, won't the Earl also deprive Christopher of his inheritance rights?" At this point, she felt that something was wrong, "Christopher has the right to inherit Isn't he a... illegitimate child? Colonel Edwards' child?"

Speaking of this, even Alfred had to sigh: "I just found out, so I have to admire Miss Sissy. This lady is very clever. When she and Earl Patterson were just married, the Earl Almost obeying her, she took the opportunity to make friends with many people in high society, especially Mrs. Fitzherbert."

"His Highness the Regent's...that one?"

Alfred nodded: "At that time, their husband and wife really stole the show in London. Miss Sissy's demeanor was impeccable. She conquered the Regent, and His Royal Highness signed the special agreement, agreeing that Miss Sissy and Pa Earl Center's illegitimate son Christopher, as the only blood of the late old earl, can inherit the title as a special exception-they advertised that Christopher was the illegitimate son of Earl Paterson at that time. After all, Miss Sissy was a famous actress in London and had many boyfriends. "

God!Mary didn't know there was another one out?Miss Sissy is really a genius, and she knows how to start from the regent. The absurd deeds of the regent are reported in the newspapers almost every day. It is really possible for him to sign such a special order!But the Congress and the ministers don't want to see the regent. Can his document be passed?

Alfred explained her doubts: "The royal power and the parliament are divided into two parts. If the regent insists on his own opinion, the succession of the title should not be a problem."

God, God, Mary thought that Miss Sissy was too stupid before, so she knew everything and calculated everything. This Miss Sissy is really ambitious and strategic, she just won't enter the tiger's den A model of a tiger!model!

What is diaosi's counterattack?This is!What is the counterattack of the female supporting role?This is!What is that sentence called, today you ignore me, but tomorrow I will tell you that I can't afford it!Look at Miss Sissy, isn't Colonel Edwards unwilling to marry her?Take a look at her family, she will be a countess in a few years, and in a few years, she will be a mother countess!

After a few years of pain and suffering, a knighthood is calculated, and that is something that many people may not be able to get if they spend their lives throwing their heads and blood!Not to mention the title of earl, you know, even Sir Nelson, who won the Trafalgar naval battle, is a viscount!

Alfred also sighed: "When Earl Patterson married Miss Sissy, he publicly admitted that Christopher was his biological son, so even if he divorced Miss Sissy, as long as he has no evidence to prove that Sissy Miss lied to him and proved that Chris is not his biological son, then Chris will automatically become his heir, and no one has the ability to change this."

Mary was stunned when she heard this, she didn't expect it to be like this!Earl Patterson has admitted that Christopher is his illegitimate son, and now he wants to overthrow this statement, but in this era, there is no DNA, and there is no blood typing. How can this prove the blood?

"Miss Sissy has a special order from His Royal Highness the Regent. Now she is going to divorce Earl Patterson and at the same time hold Will's succession in her hands. After the death of Earl Patterson in the future, she will be the new Paterson. Earl Sen's biological mother, I don't think she will have to wait too long, and her dream will almost come true when Will grows up."

That's right, this lady is certainly a scheming bitch, but she is also a domineering woman. She has already got what she wants, and she is absolutely unwilling to pay more for it.She is neither willing to endure being ordinary, nor will she endure Earl Patterson treating her like this. Divorce is certainly difficult, but for Miss Sissy, she has done even more difficult things, so what about this level?

Mary couldn't help but applaud this fighting lady!