don't touch my darcy

Darcy and Elizabeth socialized in the crowd, and they never had time to spare. Later, Darcy was stumbled by several members of the House of Commons. After all, he was an upstart in London's high society and the nephew of the Earl of Hudders. He was vigorously promoted, and he might even inherit his title, so he naturally became the target of these politicians.

At the beginning, the men's topics were quite easy, nothing more than romance, but then they gradually turned to land, taxes, and the army. Darcy couldn't get away for a while, and Elizabeth had neither interest nor room to intervene. Unnoticed by the gap, quietly backed out.

She was still very unfamiliar with this circle, but many people present knew that she was Mrs. Darcy, and were happy to greet or chat with her. Elizabeth reluctantly socialized for a while, and then wanted to take a breath outside the terrace.

As soon as she had this idea, she heard someone calling from behind her, "Why, Mrs. Darcy, are you in such a hurry to go away when you see me?"

This voice is awe-inspiring and arrogant. You don't need to turn around to feel the speaker's attitude as if looking down on all living beings from a high sky.

Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief, her shoulders slumped slightly, because she could tell that no one would use it except Darcy's, oh no, it should be said that their dear aunt, the respected Mrs. Catherine de Bourgh This tone speaks.

Fortunately, she had been mentally prepared for the possibility that the Duchess would not show up on such an occasion, so she quickly adjusted her mood, raised the corners of her lips, revealed a dignified and friendly smile that was not shy, and turned around.

"How could it be, Auntie, I didn't see you just now, I believe it's not just me, if everyone here sees you, they will definitely greet you."

After hearing this, Mrs. de Bourgh's complexion finally softened, and she looked around the hall proudly, "That's right, the people here are either my friends or juniors, there is no one I don't know. "

"Of course, of course, your esteemed Mr. Darcy and Mr. Collins have told me amply."

Now that she is married to Darcy, Elizabeth does not hesitate to offer a few harmless compliments in accordance with the Duchess' temperament, in order to bring her husband a little good mood.

"Come and sit down, I have something to ask you."

"Yes, Aunt."

De Bauer didn't ask Elizabeth if she was free at the moment, and went straight to the sofa, and Elizabeth had to follow obediently.

"Lizzie, I heard from Mrs. Collins." De Borff's tone was a little milder, and he also called Elizabeth by nickname, "You can manage Pemberley in a fairly orderly manner for the time being, but that's all. Not enough, do you know how your mother-in-law, that is, Darcy's mother, was in charge of this family before?"

"I'm not sure, and Darcy didn't mention it in particular, so I'd like to ask my aunt for advice."

Elizabeth secretly cast a glance towards Darcy, and saw that her husband was still surrounded in the middle of the crowd. It seemed that she had to show more patience and listen to the duchess' instructions.

Mrs. de Bourg became more and more satisfied with Elizabeth's attitude, and even smiled on her thin face, and moved closer to her niece and daughter-in-law, "Anne is an excellent hostess, of course you can't do better than her, After all, even in the whole of England, you can't find a few women who are smarter and more capable than her, but Lizzie, you don't need to be too depressed, I believe that as long as you are willing to learn with an open mind..."

The country girl who was rebellious at the time is now willing to sit beside her honestly and listen to her teachings respectfully. The Duchess is naturally in a good mood and talks a lot. Once she starts talking, she can't stop talking. He told Elizabeth everything about how to run a family.

Fortunately, Elizabeth was quite curious about the deceased mother-in-law, so she was not in a hurry to get rid of her dear aunt.

However, when the duchess was talking, someone interrupted her, and she didn't dare to show her dissatisfaction.

"Oh, Madame de Bauer, don't you intend to introduce me to this beautiful lady beside you?"

The one who interjected was an obese old man, with gray hair and an amiable smile on his wrinkled face, but one could still feel a faint majesty at first glance.

"It's you, Earl of Anthedis." Seeing who the person in front of her was, Mrs. Catherine de Bourgh stood up to say hello, and told Elizabeth, "Oh, Lizzie, can you sit here? ?”

Although Elizabeth didn't know how sacred this old man was, the always arrogant Duchess valued him so much, so of course she didn't dare to stand up and give up her seat to him.

"No no, thank you very much, I'll sit here." Count Anthedis stopped Elizabeth, and sat down on the sofa beside her and the Duchess.

"This is Mrs. Darcy, of course, you can call her Elizabeth." Mrs. de Bourgh introduced her niece and daughter-in-law.

"Oh, you are the new mistress of Pemberley!" The earl's eyes lit up, he looked at Elizabeth a few more times, and said with a smile, "I finally understand why Mr. Darcy chose you as his partner, Those rumors about you are really nonsense."

The Duchess cleared her throat unnaturally, because she once had a part in those "nonsense".

Elizabeth didn't mind, she just smiled lightly, and talked, "Those rumors are not wrong, my father is just a squire of Longbourn, although I don't think there is anything wrong with my marriage. .”

"Huh, Longbourn? You mean, did your family live in Longbourn before you got married?" Earl Antheldis revealed a look of surprise.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Although the reason was unknown, Elizabeth answered honestly, "My father owns a small manor west of Longbourne."

"That's such a coincidence." Earl Anthedis clapped his hands excitedly, "Have you heard your father mention it? Was the property under his name obtained from my ancestors?"

"Huh? My father never said that, because I only have four sisters, and my father's property is destined to be inherited by outsiders, er, my cousin Mr. Collins." Elizabeth was also surprised at first, but more It was so helpless that he unconsciously revealed a thin wry smile.

"Why?" It was Count Anthedis' turn to be puzzled.

"Don't you know, this property has a limited inheritance right, because when it was first acquired, it was stipulated that the heir must provide your ancestors with two horses, five bows and crossbows, and ten days of hunting retinues every year. , and this must be done by a male heir!"

"I remembered that there are several lands that stipulate obligations, but this is only a stipulation in the contract. It has not been fulfilled for several generations. At least your father has not provided me with the above services. Of course, I am not at all. I don't mind, because I have no interest in hunting, and even if your father has this wish, I think it can be completely abolished."

"Is that really the case, Your Excellency the Earl!" Elizabeth Huo stood up, almost exclaiming, this was the only time she lost her composure since she stepped into this magnificent hall.

How could she not be excited when she heard such words?

There was such a coincidence that she met the beneficiary of the obligation tied to the family property. If Earl Anthedis is really willing to cancel this obligation, doesn't it mean that all daughters will inherit their father's inheritance in the future? heritage.

Even if I have nothing to do with Jane, at least the other sisters can benefit. For Kitty, who has never been settled in her life, and Lydia, who has met with misfortune, it can be said to be an opportunity to change her fate!