[Pride and Prejudice] Liz's Little Vest

Darcy paused, and then continued to calmly say: "Before Mrs. Darcy's existence becomes a fact, I don't intend to entrust such matters to others[1]."

"You're a queer man, Darcy," cried Miss Augusta. "Well, then I'll take my Mr. Co. and my friend, of course. You'll be in charge of the rest." I'll wear a canary hat then, and Mr. Cole and I will walk to Netherfield - without trouble - and I think we know the way."

She paused, seeing no one answered, and continued: "No matter how you like to decorate the banquet, my suggestion is to put candles on every table, which is worthy of the specifications of this banquet. You think so right?"

Darcy said, "I have no plans for now."

Miss Augusta said: "Okay. If that's the case, I really suggest you bring my Mr. Ke with you. He is the most suitable to assist in arranging this arrangement. If you want..."

Collins nodded straight.

Darcy replied: "I have no such desire."

"Darcy, don't be modest. My Mr. Ke often says that you are a person who is cold on the outside but very rich on the inside. I think such people often restrain their requests. If you want to invite my Ke I'm sorry for helping you, sir, so please take back your thoughts. Mr. Ke has always liked to meddle in his own business—oh no—to help his friends."

Collins nodded again.

Darcy refused lightly: "No, thank you for your kindness."

Darcy's indifference dampened Augusta's enthusiasm a little.Just as she was thinking about how to proceed to the next topic, Miss Bingley, who had been silent all this time, suddenly asked:

"The future Mrs. Darcy?" Her tone was a little sour, "I guess it's the Viscount Laura Baskin?"

Elizabeth was playing with the fan in her hand unintentionally, but was startled suddenly, almost choked herself, and resisted the urge to cough.

The news of London's knighthood has not yet come, and the Bennet sisters have no way of getting news because they left in a hurry.

No one present, save Elizabeth, Darcy, and Mr. and Miss Bingley, knew anything about it.

Mr. Bingley knows only the news of Darcy's knighthood, and is not as good at gossip as his sister.At that moment, he glanced at Elizabeth intentionally or unintentionally, and asked with a complicated expression: "Viscount Baskin, is that the one who was knighted with you?"

Darcy: "..."

He didn't know how to explain it.

It was of course his wish to have "Miss Laura Baskin" as his wife.

It's just that Elizabeth didn't intend to reveal her identity, which made him a little difficult.It's not easy to deny it, and it's hard to admit it.

Mr. Darcy's look obviously has a tacit meaning.But different people interpret it differently.

Elizabeth just turned her face away, trying to get herself out of the vortex of gossip.

Mrs. Bennet looked at Darcy with contempt. In her mind, Mr. Darcy had become the kind of person who would do anything for status.Of course, her impression of him was not much better.

Lydia, Kitty, and Mary glanced back and forth between Darcy and Elizabeth many times.

In London, the interaction between Elizabeth and Darcy can also be clearly seen by fools. They even think that Darcy will propose marriage soon.And now, reality seems to be a little different from expectations.

They were angry at Darcy's empathy, but the sister didn't say much, and they couldn't make their own decisions.I had to use my eyes to express my state of mind.

Jane didn't know what was going on in London, so she only expressed slight surprise.

Mr. Bingley sighed silently in his heart, and silently apologized to Elizabeth on behalf of his friend.

Miss Bingley was both sad and happy.

Sadness, of course, is that she has always hoped that Charles would marry Miss Georgiana, and Darcy would combine with her, so that the two families would become closer.Obviously such a wish cannot be realized, and she is not arrogant enough to compare herself with a lady with a noble title.

Hi, that is, compared to Darcy marrying Elizabeth, this result is more acceptable to her.

Besides, seeing Miss Elizabeth's unusual silence, she suddenly felt better. At least someone was with her to grieve.Even now, she is more interested in making friends with Miss Elizabeth, because they share the same illness and may have a good common language.

Thinking of this, Miss Bingley decided to intentionally expand the feeling of sympathy. Enduring the pain in her heart, she continued to ask: "Mr. Darcy, I guess you met in London, right?"

Darcy: "..."

He wondered if it was okay or not.

Although he and Miss Elizabeth first met at Lucas Manor, it is true that most of the meeting places were in London.

Darcy didn't speak, but gave Miss Bingley the courage to ask: "I heard that Miss Baskin and Mr. Jenner are close friends. I guess you know each other like this? Miss Baskin must be very beautiful, From temperament to talent, she must be considered the top existence among the ladies you know, right?"

Darcy: "..."

This is true.

Miss Bingley finally asked: "I don't know how many days I can hear your good news? I hope I can see her at Netherfield as soon as possible, very urgently."

Darcy: "..."

He also hopes to hear the good news as soon as possible.

Miss Bingley's interrogation ended here. She looked at Elizabeth and found that she had been looking at the books to one side, which seemed to be a deliberate distraction, not wanting to accept the reality that Darcy already belonged.

Thinking of this, Miss Bingley felt that her original goal had been achieved, and she moved to Elizabeth, ready to comfort her.

But before she could speak, Miss Augusta interrupted again.

"My friend Darcy," she said, "I'm very glad to hear the news. It just so happens that at the end of this month I will be married to my Mr. Ke, and I solemnly invite you to come. If you bring Miss Laura, I'll be very happy, Darcy. Well, you don't have to think about dress, I don't care about it. It's just that I'm the protagonist of the wedding, and you'd better dress plainly."

Darcy didn't make a sound, and Augusta took him as the default.So she turned to the people behind her and said, "Mrs. Bennet, I also welcome you to come. Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, Lydia, you all come, and none of you are allowed to be absent."

Elizabeth shook her head.

She had just returned from London and had planned to rest at home for a while.After all, there will be results in the Napoleonic Wars, and she will devote herself to the next stage of struggle.

However, in the silence of everyone, Darcy suddenly said: "It just so happens that I will be in Rosings next month."

Miss Bingley asked in surprise: "Is it about Lady Catherine de Bourgh?"

"Oh, Mrs. de Bourgh, my most respected Mrs. de Bourgh!" Collins said suddenly.

Darcy nodded, and he glanced at Elizabeth, as if hinting at something.

Elizabeth understood at once.

Her Mr. Darcy was away for a month, and she didn't want a month of correspondence!

As an unmarried lady, and not related to Darcy, it is even more impossible for her to follow Darcy to Rosings.

Therefore, if she wants to avoid the pain of longing, she has only one choice.That is to agree to Augusta's request and go to Rosings to attend her wedding with Collins.

Then "dark in the dark" and date Darcy.

Elizabeth was quite depressed.

She turned her face away and said with a twist: "Miss Augusta, thank you very much for your invitation."

As she spoke, Elizabeth regretted it again.

If she had agreed to Mr. Darcy's proposal earlier, she would not have had to meet him so obliquely!

The author has something to say:

Miss Bingley: Darcy and Miss Baskin are in love!

Mary: QwQ My sister is going to lose her love.

Kitty: QwQ My sister is falling out of love.

Lydia: QwQ My sister is going to lose her relationship.

Elizabeth:  …

Elizabeth: I'm sorry I have to pretend I'm broken when I'm clearly in love.

Today's Mr. Darcy is Darcy Affair!Not at all jazzy hum.I think Elizabeth wants revenge after marriage~