[Pride and Prejudice] Liz's Little Vest

Because of limited succession rights, Mr. Bennet's family's £[-]-a-year estate requires a male heir.At first, when Jane and Elizabeth were born, the Bennets did not worry about the heir at all, so they had a good education for their two eldest daughters; finally, when the two younger daughters Kitty and Lydia were born, Mr. Bennet had given up , so they have never been disciplined, which also caused their current debauchery.

Miss Manli, the third daughter, was caught in the middle, neither embarrassed nor embarrassed.

The Bennetts hate iron for being weak, but they don't have much hope for having a son, so they are very contradictory to her education, which in turn makes Manli cautious but arrogant and vain because of inferiority, dull but not giving up the limelight character.

Elizabeth is very sympathetic to her little sister, and now seeing her playing the piano alone, trying to do her best but being ridiculed by everyone makes her feel even more distressed.

From the corner of her eyes, Manli saw her sister walking straight, she seemed to want to persuade her to give up the opportunity to other skilled ladies, so she turned her head and deliberately did not look at her.

"Manly."

Elizabeth stopped her anyway.

Manli looked at her silently, her eyes were full of pleading.But the rhythm of his subordinates was out of order, and he missed several notes in a row.

"Manly."

She barked again.

Manli bit her lower lip silently, holding back her tears and trying to ignore the discordant voices around her, she just wanted to play the piece completely.Only to find that Elizabeth sat down beside her.

"Relax and follow my rhythm."

Manli looked at Elizabeth blankly, unable to believe that this excellent and proud second sister was not trying to stop her, but talking to her in such a gentle voice, comforting her, encouraging her, and leading her.

"Relax, Manli." Elizabeth winked playfully at Manli.

Manli nodded vigorously.

The stuttering solo performance turned into a duo. Manli was still very nervous at first, and she still played many syllables wrong.But with Elizabeth's encouragement and guidance, she gradually relaxed, and the music under her hand gradually became smooth and beautiful.

The laughter around him gradually died down, and the cynicism turned into waves of applause.

A song is about to end, and the lingering sound curls up.

"Great, isn't it?"

"Thank you, Liz."

Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief.Although Manli's life in her previous life was not miserable, as an older sister, she didn't want her younger sisters to grow up like this, and then marry someone she didn't love for the sake of marriage and family.

She hoped that, at least after they became excellent, they would have the right to choose for themselves, instead of waiting for Mrs. Bennet to line them up for outsiders to choose.

However, the premise of becoming better and better is self-confidence, which is what Manli lacks.

"Liz, when did you play the piano so well?"

last life?

Elizabeth sneered and laughed: "Want to learn, dear Manli? I will teach you later."

"Of course!" Manli's eyes lit up, "We'll start when we get home tonight! Good sister, I can't wait."

Elizabeth was quite surprised by Manli's enthusiasm for studying, which reminded her of the famous Polish composer and pianist Mr. Chopin whom she had the honor to meet in her previous life.Although Manli has no unique musical talent, her love and persistence may make her famous in Longbourne.

"Of course." Elizabeth was naturally delighted. "But Manli, let's enjoy the joy of the dance first. Isn't it very interesting to understand the music while dancing?"

When it came to dancing, Manli flinched in an instant: "Forget it, I'm so clumsy, no one would want to dance with me."

"Who said that?"

"Everyone thinks so..."

If only Lydia's self-confidence could be given half to Manli!Elizabeth thought to herself, just as she was about to say something, a man suddenly appeared beside her.

"I've heard a lot about you, Miss Elizabeth Bennet." The man bowed his head. He was Mr. Bingley's friend and Mr. Thomas Elton, the London publisher whom her father had mentioned to her.

Manli winked slightly at Elizabeth, implying that this just verified what she just said, that she was like an ugly duckling in front of the two big sisters.

"Mr. Elton." Elizabeth returned the salute, but secretly patted Manli with her hand, signaling her not to think wildly.

"Miss Bennet, I am a publisher in London, and I heard your father talk about you just now. I did not expect that the author of "First Impressions", which is very popular in London, could be such a beautiful lady. You .”

"Liz, you're actually creating!" Manli exclaimed in surprise, admiring this sister even more, compared to her...

"Keep quiet, I'll show you when I get home." Elizabeth winked at her sister, and then said to Mr. Elton, "Sorry, sir. I wrote this anonymously as TheLady[1], hoping that no one would know about it , so please keep it secret for me, sir."

"Of course, Miss Bennett. I understand your plight, and my father has conveyed your thoughts to me. But please allow me to express my appreciation for your work, which is definitely not just a compliment."

"Thank you, Mr. Elton."

Elizabeth was very happy. It is true that she thought her work was not bad, but there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people. Even Shakespeare's masterpieces are not liked by some people.So I am really lucky to meet someone who can appreciate her work.

"It's my honor to know your pen name." He bowed again, "Miss Bennett, if you want, can you show me your newly created manuscript?"

"Of course!" Elizabeth replied, she didn't expect the creation and publication to go so smoothly.Although this is still seven or eight away from being sure, at least there are signs of success, right? !

"I'm looking forward to it very much!" Seeing Elizabeth's smile, Mr. Elton also smiled, "But now, I wonder if Miss Bennet would like to dance with me in the next dance?"

Elizabeth was very satisfied with the rather commercial conversation just now, but this is still a dance hall after all!They stood on one side and talked a little out of place.She was about to agree when she saw Man Li beside her suddenly had an idea.

"Sorry sir, I'm not feeling well, and I want to ask my friend to sit down with me. This is my sister, Manli, and she dances very well!"

"Sister!" Manli blushed.

"My honor." Mr. Elton didn't mind at all, and extended his hand to Manly very gentlemanly, "Then Miss Manly Bennet, would you like to dance with me for the next dance?"

"Ah! Good... good."

Manli is still very shy!

Elizabeth looked at the two people who joined the dance hall together, and couldn't help but smile deeper and deeper.

It is said that people who are similar or complementary will become good friends, and Mr. Bingley and Mr. Elton are obviously the former.They are all amiable and have a gentlemanly demeanor; they are kind and simple, and they never think of others as bad.

Such a simple and sincere person is really suitable for Jian!

Elizabeth looked again at Jane, who had already danced the second dance with Mr. Bingley, and smiled even more happily.

She raised her chin slightly, thinking about how to help the two of them connect. This time, they can't repeat the same mistakes and let the two of them think that they are not liked!

After thinking about it, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind.

"Eliza!"

Elizabeth was slightly taken aback.

Of all her sisters and friends, only Mrs. Collins called her that.

certainly--

Mrs Collins is only Miss Charlotte Lucas now.

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Note:

1. The Lady pays homage to the pseudonym Jane Austen used when it was first published.