Pride and Prejudice the Poor Princess

Longborn is sparsely populated and life is peaceful, unlike other places where there are always big and small dances.Half a month later, Sir Lucas held another small party.

"Hey Darcy, do you remember the note from Miss Mary last time?" Bingley pushed open the door and found that his friend was arranging his clothes in front of the mirror.

Darcy straightened his bow tie carefully, and gave Bentley a noncommittal look.

"Oh, you're wearing a tuxedo?" Bingley exclaimed in amazement. "You look handsome, and Mary will fall for you! Believe me!"

Darcy's eyes flickered, but he still remained silent. He hesitated for a moment before the coat rack, picked out the most fashionable one to put on, took out the pocket watch in his coat pocket and said, "It's almost time, we can start now." .”

"Okay, I'll call Caroline and the others." Bingley was immediately distracted and ran to the opposite room.He cherishes every opportunity to meet Jane very much, and doesn't want to miss even a minute.

Seeing the burning fire of love in his friend's eyes, and thinking of Miss Jane Bennet's unchanging calm smile, Darcy frowned.

On the carriage, Miss Bingley joked, "Darcy, I heard that Miss Mary wrote you a love letter? That's really gratifying! Miss Mary has high eyesight, and her ability to see you fully proves your charm."

Combined with the facts, it is undoubtedly a kind of irony in Darcy's ears.He said with a blank face, "It was just a note, not a love letter. I don't think I have the charm to make Miss Mary fall for me. I don't know how you can tell from her cold face that she loves me. My passion."

"No, no, you're wrong. Women always play tricks to get the man they love. Don't be fooled by Miss Mary's appearance!" Miss Bingley covered her mouth and chuckled.She knew that Darcy preferred people who were frank and sincere, and the more she said this, the worse Darcy's impression of Mary would be.

In order to preserve his self-esteem, Darcy concealed the truth, but he did not allow others to distort Mary's character.

"Miss Mary has always been what she looks like. She is sincere, brave, frank, and intelligent. I can't imagine her playing tricks for love, let alone her love is not in me. Caroline, please end this topic. Darcy nodded to Miss Bingley, his tone cautious.

Miss Bingley felt her heart sink into a hole in the ice.Didn't Darcy realize it?The Mary in his mouth fully possesses all the qualities of the women he loves.Should she be grateful that Darcy never lied?Since he said that Miss Mary doesn't like him, then he still has a chance.

In the panic of Miss Bingley, the carriage arrived at Sir Lucas's mansion. Before entering the gate, she tightly held Darcy's arm to show the intimate relationship between the two.

Darcy paused slightly, and then led her on.Miss Bingley breathed a sigh of relief.

The hall was very lively, and the crowd gathered in twos and threes to drink and laugh.Mary sat on the sofa in the corner with a group of girlfriends, looking up at the door from time to time.

"Who are you looking for dear?" Miss Jin noticed her abnormality.

"Today I want to make up for a mistake and wash away a blemish in my perfect life." Mary whispered in Miss Jin's ear, and then blinked playfully.

Miss Jin laughed wantonly.She knew that Mary was a perfectionist, and she couldn't tolerate any omissions in her words and deeds. In the past two years, she has done a good job, great!Talking about Mary, even his picky father praised him constantly.She was curious as to who could make Mary stumble.

The crisp laughter of the girls attracted everyone's attention, and Darcy's eyes searched for Mary almost immediately.She was looking at herself from a distance, her blue eyes shining brightly.

"Here comes my 'stain', I'll go first." Mary pouted in Darcy's direction.

"Ah, arrogant Mr. Darcy! I can understand!" Miss Jin laughed even louder, and the girls all sent their most sincere blessings, and may God bless Mary to return safely. Darcy is the scariest at the whole ball people!Even Elizabeth, who is humorous and articulate, can be speechless by his anger!

Darcy watched the girl slowly walking towards him.She was wearing a pure white skirt without any lace embellishment, only a circle of exotic patterns was embroidered on the neckline and skirt, and her soft hair was tied behind her head, pinned with a pearl hairpin.Even though it was the simplest outfit, she wore it with the most unique taste.

Every step of her seems to have been measured, her back is always abnormally straight, and a very beautiful and attractive arc is formed between her slender neck and her slightly raised jaw.

Darcy's gaze rested on her, and he unconsciously held his breath.Miss Bingley tightened her hold on Darcy's arm.

"Good evening, everyone." Mary nodded with a smile.

"Good evening, Miss Mary!" Mr. Horst's attitude was very attentive, and Bingley also greeted cheerfully, then stretched his neck to search for Jane's location.Mrs. Horst and Miss Bingley only pursed their lips indifferently.

Mary looked at Darcy, and suddenly lifted her skirt, put her left leg behind her right leg, slightly bent her knees and performed an elegant court etiquette, "Good evening, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy."

She was like a real princess, and for a moment, Darcy wanted to get down on one knee and kiss the back of her white hand like a knight.

Expelling the absurd illusions from his mind, Darcy took off the hat on his head, put it on his stomach, and solemnly replied, "Good evening, Miss Mary." Miss Bingley's hand slipped from her arms because of his leaning over.

"Are you still angry about what happened last time? Can my apology be exchanged for your forgiveness?" Mary smiled, looking directly into Darcy's brown eyes.

"Actually, I have long forgotten those unpleasant things, Miss Mary." Darcy narrated expressionlessly, but a slight smile appeared in his eyes.

There was no trace of unhappiness in his eyes, they were deep and clean, with an air of sincerity.Those eyes belonged to a true gentleman, and his serious expression betrayed his integrity.For the first time, Mary became interested in the appearance of a foreign man.She couldn't help looking at Darcy a few more times.

Darcy bowed his head and clenched the brim of his hat in his hand.

"You are finally here, please come in!" Sir Lucas stepped forward to greet him, breaking the delicate atmosphere between the two.Mary took advantage of the opportunity to bid farewell to Darcy and returned to her girlfriends.

Finally finished greeting the chattering Sir Lucas, Darcy turned around and found that Mary was surrounded by a group of people again.He frowned, and walked towards a secluded corner alone, and Bingley, who didn't find Jane, stayed by his side with a bitter face.

Gossip flashed in the eyes of the girls, and they couldn't wait to hold Mary.

Miss King handed her a glass of brandy and said with a smile, "Honey, don't tell me you're in love with Mr. Darcy. I've never seen you take the initiative to befriend a man."

"Darcy earns £[-] a year. It is said that this is only his domestic industry. In India and Australia, he has several large plantations. If you can bear his arrogance, it is not a problem. Good marriage." A best friend winked at Mary.

Miss Bingley, who was listening to their conversation not far away, curled her lips and sneered.Another group of overwhelmed women.

"I think a truly happy marriage should be based on the right family. Only when both parties have equal social status, similar family wealth, and similar educational background can the marriage last for a long time. A fairytale marriage with a significant gap It can only maintain the momentary beauty, and as time goes by, the incompatibility between the husband and wife will gradually be exposed, and this fairy tale will be ruthlessly destroyed. If I marry Mr. Darcy, it is destined to be a tragedy!"

Mary murmured while sipping, and the playful ladies quieted down, showing thoughtful expressions.Hearing her denial, Miss Bingley was not only uneasy, but even more anxious.Calmness and rationality, these are two more qualities that can attract Darcy.

Feeling that her topic was too heavy, Mary smiled slightly and added, "A word to you—marry high and marry low. When you marry, you have to marry someone who is inferior to you in all aspects, so that you can show off your power for the rest of your life!"

Miss Jin first covered her mouth and giggled. Mary can always say something that sounds strange but makes sense when you think about it carefully.All the ladies smiled and said that these words were "golden words" worth remembering. Even Miss Bingley's feelings for Darcy were shaken for a moment after hearing this.

Darcy stood in the corner with his hands behind his back, looking uncontrollably at the laughing ladies, especially the pure white figure surrounded by them.

"I bet they're talking about you! Look, they're looking at you again!" quipped Bingley.

Darcy straightened his back and nodded to Mary who looked over, his stern face shrouded in the soft light.

Bentley was horrified. If it was before, Darcy's face would have turned dark when he was commented on so blatantly.He was really special to Miss Mary!

"Let's go over there and listen to what they're saying," suggested Bingley.He felt that he had to help his friend.

Darcy's eyes flickered slightly, and when he saw Mary raising his wine glass in salute, the words of refusal stuck in his throat.

"Come on, their conversation seems very interesting!" Bingley pulled Darcy forward.

Darcy only hesitated for a second before stepping forward.

Cheerful dance music sounded, and Jane and Elizabeth walked out of a lounge.Bingli immediately forgot about his friend, and went straight to meet him in a daze.

Darcy looked at his leaving back with a dark face, and stood alone on the spot.

His cheeks tightened, he straightened his face, and continued to slowly approach Mary, noticing that the ladies around Mary were being invited to the dance floor one after another, their cold expressions relaxed.

Suddenly, Mrs. Bennet led a group of middle-aged women who appeared out of nowhere and occupied the vacant seats around Mary.Elizabeth, who was alone, also squeezed to her sister.

Darcy stopped suddenly and stood there for several minutes before walking stiffly towards the sofa closest to him.He thought he was in dire need of a glass of the strongest Scotch.