[Pride and Prejudice] Lady Makes Money

puff!

Cough cough, cough cough!

As expected, with one bite, Howard burst into an earth-shattering cough!

The scene was a little chaotic for a while.

Manli tilted her head and stroked her forehead, she really didn't want to see that embarrassing scene.

She beckoned to the servant who was standing sideways waiting to be called, gave a few instructions in a low voice, and the servant left quickly.

Soon the dessert for today's dinner was delivered from the kitchen——

Served in a small crystal bowl honey panna cotta.

This is something that everyone has never seen before, and it attracts everyone's attention when it comes from one end.

The small bowls of panna cotta are small, each no bigger than a woman's fist.But the whole body is transparent, and there are embossed patterns on the wall of the bowl, which is extremely delicate, and the price is expensive at first glance.

But no matter how expensive the price is, it is not worth anything to these gentlemen and ladies from wealthy families.

What attracted them was something they had never seen before in the bowl.

You can tell from the name that this thing must be made of milk.

But no one understands, how can milk become a solid shape?

The milk jelly is spherical and semi-solid, and it can be seen that it has been frozen in a round mold before.

But although it has been frozen, it is not ice cubes, but soft and full of elasticity.

That chubby, chubby, milky and milky little appearance, before it is served on the table, people feel very fond of it.

What is more attractive is the various fruit materials covered on the top of the milk jelly.

The ones that can be distinguished are sweet fruits, cherries, strawberries, and chopped candied fruit. I don’t know where they found these fresh fruits in this winter?

And there is actually a layer of sour and sweet syrup poured on top of the fruit...

It's so purple and bright red, not to mention eating, just looking at it makes people want to swallow.

"Mr. Howard, take a few bites first, this one is cold and smooth your throat."

Man Li didn't care about table etiquette at the moment, she served the food from the position of the guest of honor, and the servant immediately said as soon as she came in.

Howard felt that his mouth was not his own at this moment, and he didn't feel his existence at all.

From his lips to his tongue, they were all on fire, and he couldn't even open his mouth to scold Gene.

Hearing Manli's words, he couldn't even wait for the servants to serve the dishes, so he reached out and took a bowl from the tray, without using the matching small dessert silver spoon, he grabbed his own big spoon on the table and put a piece into it. mouth.

!!!

He froze on the spot, and even kept holding the spoon.

Regardless of everyone's probing eyes, Howard quickly closed his mouth, feeling the cool, sweet, and incomparably smooth taste.

So cool!

Miss Manly is an angel, right?

How could she know that this is what she needs most at this moment!

Howard suddenly felt he was healed.

Even the tongue, which had been numb from the heat before, suddenly became sensitive.

He even had the urge to try that extremely spicy hot pot again...

After all, he didn't have time to taste it just now!

Howard thought so, and then did the same.

He actually forked a piece of yuba that had been cooking for a long time from the hot pot and put it into his mouth in the eyes of everyone looking crazy.

hot! hot! hot!

Again!

That hot tongue numb feeling came again!

But this time Howard has experience, he quickly dug a piece of panna cotta and put it in his mouth...

Comfortable!

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Howard in unison.

Really——his operation is too coquettish.

Most people can't understand it.

However, those who do not understand——

Why does he look so happy that people suddenly have the urge to try it too?

……

Finally, this group of people was sent away, and the people in the Bennet family were almost exhausted.

Even the next morning, no one went downstairs for breakfast on time.

Anyway, when Manli woke up, it was almost lunch time.

Because the heavy snow was still falling outside, and they couldn't go out, everyone was lazy, enjoying the rare peace.

After lunch, Manli went back to her room and started writing.

The novel she had previously submitted to the Hertfordshire Newspaper had been accepted by them, and the price was as she suggested, with a buyout price of £350 for the whole book.

But it had to be paid in three installments, and the newspaper office gave her a deposit of fifty pounds in advance.

But this did not make Manli very happy, after all, it was expected.

What made her happiest was that a letter of invitation was included in the newspaper's reply letter, inviting Jane to write for a collection of essays they were about to publish.

The editor wrote in the letter that this is a collection of works specially compiled for ladies.

The content is mainly novels, essays, travel notes, and poems.

They felt that the short story that Jane sent before was written very freshly, which was very suitable for their selection of material.

So I want to invite her to write more works with a similar style of writing. If it is suitable, I can consider releasing an album for her.

This is really good news!

Manli has always felt that Jane is talented in writing, and the most important thing is that she really likes it.

When she was in London, no matter how late she was, she had to write a diary every night, and she didn't know how many essays she wrote during the period.

Manli sent someone to London as soon as she received the letter. Presumably Jane should have received it by now, right?

Thinking of this, she felt more energetic in writing manuscripts.

It took two days to finish writing the manuscript due this week, and the snow finally stopped.

Early in the morning, she received an invitation letter from Campbell's house.

The letter was written by Sophia herself.

She wrote in the letter that their husband and wife and the Marquess of Gavin were going back to London, and before leaving, she wanted to invite several of their sisters to Jean's new house as guests.

In the letter, Sophia begged repeatedly that Manli must not refuse, because she had a lot to say to her.

Naturally, Manli would not refuse, but Kitty and Lydia were determined not to go with her.

"It's good to let the second sister go with you, I don't want to suffer any more."

Delia said without holding back: "I didn't even eat enough at the banquet that day! A bunch of nobles, I'm so restrained! I don't want to be stretched anymore, I'd rather stay at home comfortably."

"Yes! I don't want to go either, you two go by yourself, don't drag us." Kitty nodded approvingly beside her.

Therefore, only Elizabeth and Manli attended the banquet that day.

It was Mary's first visit to Gene's new Hertfordshire home.

She had heard Jane say it as a joke before, saying that this was originally Mr. Bingley's favorite place, but was cut off by Gene with two thermos barrels as chips.

But Bingley was so happy with it, as if it was so beautiful, he felt that the deal was super cost-effective.

Jane couldn't stop laughing when she said it, feeling that she couldn't understand what was going on in the minds of these rich people?

If you can exchange for such a large manor, it would be too bad for Manli to sell the design drawings for [-] pounds.

Of course, Manli knew that the deal was definitely not just for a thermos.

It's just that seeing this Jean's new manor at this moment, I still can't help being speechless.

This manor occupies a large area, and it looks like it should be much larger than Netherfield Gardens.

And its location is very good, just between Meryton and Longborn Village, if the weather is good, it is estimated that you can walk there in half an hour.

"My God, Manli, how many times have we passed by here, why didn't we think that this would be Mr. Jean's house?"

Elizabeth walked beside Manli, and pulled her arm excitedly: "It would be great if you could live here after you get married, wouldn't you be able to go home whenever you want? We can still see each other every day!"

Manli pursed her lips, only thinking it was funny.

The second sister is confused.

If she really married Jean and lived here in the future, it would be convenient to go home by herself, but where was she at that time?

In the future, she will definitely settle down in Pemberley with Mr. Darcy, right?

It's just that she can't say that now.

When their carriage drove into the manor, Jean had been waiting at the gate for a long time.

As soon as the carriage came to a complete stop, he opened the door first and personally helped Manli down.

Those eyes were shining brightly, filled with joy that could not be concealed.

Regardless of the jokes of his sister and sister-in-law, Gene personally took Manli and Elizabeth around the manor.

Manli walked all the way and felt her legs were sore, but she hadn't fully turned around yet.

However, she still likes the design here very much, and thinks that everything is very suitable.

Although in order to show the identity, the exterior decoration is mainly luxurious and prominent, but the interior design of the manor is not cumbersome, and is mainly simple and generous.Great attention has been paid especially to the small details, always comfortable everywhere.

"Are you satisfied with this house? If you are satisfied, we will live here forever." When Elizabeth was not paying attention, Gene whispered in Manli's ear.

Manli blushed immediately, but couldn't help being a little surprised.

Although Elizabeth's words moved her very much, she never expected that Gene would actually prepare like this.

In her feeling, he should be more adapted to life in London.

Gene seemed to see her thoughts and shrugged: "I have no obsession with living there, and my property is not much near London, so there is no need to live there."

Speaking of this, he seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly laughed: "Did you know that Bingley had sent someone to negotiate with the owner of Netherfield Manor a few days ago, and he wanted to buy it. So We can always be neighbors from now on.”

The Netherfield Manor was leased to the Bingley family before, and Manli and the others knew about it.

But he is actually going to buy it, which is new news.

What made Bingley make this decision?

Manli's eyes suddenly lit up!

She subconsciously looked at Gene with searching eyes.

The corners of Gene's lips curled up slightly, showing a gloating expression: "Bingley is not as lucky as me. It is said that he still hasn't touched Ling Jie's heart. The reason why he is eager to buy Netherfield Manor is because I think Ah, he probably wants to express to Miss Jane his determination not to marry her. I only hope that he will have a chance to make his dream come true in the end. "