An Jing had never thought of the possibility of coming back from the dead.
Although she had died of cancer at the age of twenty-two. A young and beautiful life would seem tragic to anyone, much less the fact that she had struggled against her illness for five years before she died.
However, An Jing was still satisfied with her short life. She had parents who loved her and friends who she could talk to about anything. Although the illnesses that couldn't be cured by modern medicine brought her torment and pain, there was no lack of joy and warmth in her life.
Her only regret was that her departure would definitely make her parents sad. However, mortals were helpless when it came to matters of life and death.
Ever since she was seventeen, An Jing's birthday wish was the same. She hoped that her parents could live a healthy and safe life after she left.
This was an extravagant wish, but thankfully, she still had an elder brother. An Jing believed that her brother would definitely take good care of her parents after she left.
She often joked with her family and friends when she was alive. She was so kind and beautiful that she would definitely go to heaven after she died. When God saw how cute she was, he might even make her an angel. She would protect them from the heavens.
An Jing hoped that this method could reduce the pain of those who loved her when that day came. Although it was probably useless, she really didn't have any other choice.
Unsurprisingly, she died.
And after she died, she failed to go to heaven. Instead, she became another person and came to 19th century England.
An Jing didn't know if this was another way God was rewarding her for being "kind and beautiful." After all, if possible, she was still willing to live a few more years.
If she had a choice, An Jing would naturally prefer to return to her parents' side. However, this "God" clearly didn't feel the need to seek the person's opinion before making a decision. Therefore, when she opened her eyes again, she was a baby from the 19th century.
Two centuries ago, the English countryside was tranquil and beautiful. Every frame seemed to be casually cut out and printed into a postcard.
She had lived in this beautiful and peaceful era for eighteen years.
The chill that swept over from the North Atlantic Ocean had long disappeared in the warm winds of spring, and the trees and grass were once again glowing with a new green. The sun was warm and gentle, and the gentle breeze that blew in her face carried a pleasant fragrance.
Such beautiful weather was most suitable for reading and daydreaming in the garden.
"Miss Deboer!"
From afar, she heard someone call her name.
Deboer was her current surname. Her full name was Anne De Boer.
She recognized the voice of the maid, Lisa, but she did not respond. Anyway, the beautiful and gentle Lisa knew where she was at this time and would always find her.
"Anne!"
Immediately after, another slightly dignified voice sounded.
A pair of excessively slender hands took down the book covering her face, and she opened her eyes, somewhat resigned to her fate.
Obviously, this was the voice of her home tutor, Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng.
Be it as An Jing or Anne, she had always been docile. Although the tutor her mother found was a little strict and old-fashioned, she never showed much resistance.
But sometimes, she would still find a small gap and hide in the grass deep in the garden. She would throw away the elegance of a noble lady and relax for a moment.
She stood up from the grass and patted off the grass and leaves on her skirt. Then, she walked towards the urging voice with her body full of a delicate fragrance.
In front of her was a magnificent villa. Well, to be exact, this was simply a castle.
This Rosings Manor was located in a beautiful village called Hunsford in Kent, southeast England. As Anne De Boer, she began and grew up here in her second life.
From a baby who only knew how to spit bubbles to a two-year-old who could walk and run, Anne had once attempted to use her short legs to measure the size of her family's territory. Of course, she failed. She didn't even cover a tenth of the distance before she exhausted all the energy in her body.
At the same time, she confirmed once again that the Deboer family was indeed the richest "landowner" in the area.
Anne walked out of the garden and met Lisa, who was looking for her, on the flat driveway in front of the manor.
"Oh, Miss Deboer, you've done something bad again." Lisa quickly walked over and took a small piece of grass from Anne's hair with a sad face. Like a judge holding evidence, she waved the green leaf in front of Anne's eyes. "You know that I won't lie, especially in front of Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng, but I can't bear to let you be punished. My young lady, next time when you're reading, can't you just stay in the study? "
Anne smiled and took the leaf from Lisa's hand. Then, she carefully put this piece of spring between the pages of her book.
"Well, Lisa, I know you're the best liar in Rosings, so I like you the most." Anne smiled and pinched Lisa's beautiful cheeks.
Lisa was not only the best liar in Rosings Manor, but she was also probably the most beautiful girl. She was the same age as Anne, but she had developed unusually well. On her beautiful white cheeks, a pair of amber eyes were particularly moving.
In comparison, Anne was much inferior.
Although her body was much stronger than when she was An Jing in her previous life, she was still too weak compared to an ordinary person.
This young lady of the Deboer family had been born with asthma, but for An Jing who had already fought against cancer, this occasional bout of pain wasn't that unbearable.
Due to her weak body, Annie looked very thin and weak even though she was already 18 years old. Her beautiful blonde hair also appeared a little withered and weak. However, she had always been calm and quiet, which added some stability to her young appearance.
"Oh my god!" Lisa exclaimed exaggeratedly. "Miss Deboer, Mrs. Catherine will definitely chase me out if she hears you say that."
"Don't worry, I won't let Mother chase you out."
Upon hearing Anne's words, Lisa immediately felt relieved.
It was very strange. Anne had a gentle personality and was small and thin, but all the servants in the manor obeyed her. This even included the manor's owners, Mrs. Catherine and Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng. Although the latter two would never admit it.
However, Lisa had seen it with her own eyes several times. Miss Deboer had never lost her temper at her overly controlling mother or strict tutor. As long as she smiled gently and said a few words in a soft voice, Mrs. Catherine and Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng would subconsciously compromise.
This was practically magic.
Anne didn't know that the beautiful maid was filled with admiration for her. She saw two carriages parked in the driveway in front of the porch.
"Are there any guests today?"
"Ah!" exclaimed Lisa. Only then did she remember that she had a serious job to do.
"Yes, Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bentley are here to visit. Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng asked me to inform you of this matter. "
Upon hearing Darcy and Bentley's names, Anne couldn't help but laugh.
When she had first arrived in this world, she hadn't paid much attention to the surname Deboer and the Rosings Manor. She had thought that she had just arrived in a 19th century English village and was about to start a peaceful and beautiful rural life.
Later, one day, the three-year-old Anne De Boer had found out that she had a cousin named Fitz William Darcy.
Especially when this cousin had a friend named Charles Bentley, Anne couldn't help but feel a little excited. This was because in the near future, she might have the opportunity to watch the romance between Mr. Pride and Miss Prejudice.
Of course, this small accident wasn't enough to change her comfortable, peaceful, and beautiful rural life. It even added a romantic surprise to her peaceful life.
After all, Miss Anne De Boer still didn't know that there was a Mr. Curly Hair who had yet to arrive.
And this was a man who had never had anything to do with words like comfortable and peaceful. As for whether it could still be "beautiful" —
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