Pride and Prejudice: The Embarrassing Life of Miss Jane Bennett

"No, even if you look at me like this, it's still not okay." Nicholas put down the quill helplessly, and said to John who had been sitting on the sofa looking at him since the morning.

John didn't speak, but still looked at his cousin with good eyes, just like the past three days.Those eyes were persistent behind the big black-rimmed glasses.

"I have a lot of things to do, John, you have a capable and healthy father to handle things, but I don't. You know I can only sleep four hours a day." Nicholas put down his pen and continued.

"Maybe I should talk to James." John said lightly without changing his expression.

"What do you mean?" Nicholas asked quickly, smelling some conspiracy.

"Just like that Miss Jane, find something that James doesn't know how to discuss with him..." John's glasses reflected light, and he looked a little gloomy.

Thinking of the past two days, when he went to the businessman who came back from the Far East to ask about those damn silk knowledge, Nicholas felt his head hurt even more.

A cocooning sense of powerlessness deeply attached to Nicholas' body.

"Here, here you are." Nicholas took out a stack of letter paper from the drawer, threw it in John's face, and said, "This is the original manuscript. You will know it when you read the signature."

"Original manuscript?!" John's eyes lit up, then he turned to the last page, read the signature as Nicholas said, and then froze.

"Miss Jane Bennett?!"

"She lives near Meriton in Hertfordshire, that kind of countryside. It's easy to find a girl, but John, are you still going to find her?" Nicholas raised his eyes and looked at the girl who was still in a daze. John, who was in a daze, said.

"Are all the girls named Jane so powerful now?" John didn't answer Nicholas, but muttered in a daze.Then, holding the stack of manuscripts, he got up expressionlessly, turned around, and left Nicholas' study where he had been staying for three days.

"Henry, you said he won't really go to that old maid?" Nicholas asked as he watched John's disappearing back.

"I don't know, sir." Henry still answered quite well

"Charles is not at home now, but when he comes back, we will definitely tell him about the two ladies' visit." Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hells said to Elizabeth and Jian Lan with a smile. "Charles will be delighted to hear that you are also in London, and perhaps he will introduce you to Georgiana, Mr. Darcy's sister, who is a lovely and talented girl."

Turning her head and seeing Elizabeth's pale face, Jian Lan sighed in her heart.She seems to have misunderstood Miss Jane Cupnet in the original book.In the face of love, even a real queen will become humble, not to mention Elizabeth, a young girl who is not yet 21 years old.

Even Elizabeth, a girl who is much smarter, stronger and wiser than Jane in the original book, is now easily thrown into confusion by Miss Bingley's few words and hints, thinking that Mr. Bingley has really changed his mind.

Looking down, Jian Lan saw Elizabeth's tightly clenched hands and her face pretending to be calm, her brows were slightly frowned.

Miss Bingley alone could not have concealed their visit from her brother, and Mr. Darcy must have been involved in it.In other words, it was Mr. Darcy who took the lead.

Jian Lan raised the corners of her lips slightly, raised her head, looked at Miss Bingley who was talking about their social life after they came to London with a different light in her eyes, smiled slightly, and said, "Miss Bingley, since Netherfield It's been a long time since I saw you at the dance that night." This was the first time Jian Lan spoke since she came here except for the necessary greetings.

Just as Miss Bingley was about to say something, she saw the eldest lady of the Bennet family who had been ignorant of her staring at her with a half-smile, her lips moved slightly, and said, "Mr. Darcy, is he all right? Is he in good health? "

A very simple greeting, but as soon as Jian Lan said it, everyone present was stunned.Everyone, including someone who was standing behind the living room door and looking at Miss Bennett through the gap between the two doors.

If everyone present was calm and rational enough, they would definitely be able to see the anger and sarcasm in the eyes of this always gentle and weak Miss Bennett.But at this moment, all the people present lost their wisdom and calmness in the past.

Miss Bingley looked at Jian Lan's perfect face, and suddenly felt a sense of crisis in her heart, so she said a little cautiously: "Mr. Darcy's affairs are also very heavy, and we don't often visit after we come to London. .”

"So that's the case." Jian Lan nodded as if she understood, and said, "It seems that Mr. Darcy has a lot of things to worry about. I would like to ask Miss Bingley to convey the greetings from Elizabeth and me, so that Mr. Darcy can pay attention to it." These bodies are."

For Jane Bennett's sudden attention, Miss Bingley felt both puzzled and uneasy, and didn't know what to say, so she just nodded.

But someone behind the door couldn't help smiling.If Georgiana saw his appearance, he might be frightened and wouldn't be able to rest for a few days.

He'd just wanted to see her—it might really be the last time they'd see each other.It's nothing, Darcy said to himself before coming here, even if she is really a witch, so what, with his self-control, he believes that he will not be deceived by her again, so there is nothing wrong with taking a look.Perhaps after today, Fitzwilliam Darcy has a character that surpasses others, that is reason and self-control.

But he completely ignored it. Mr. Darcy, who was not confused at all, was approaching her without hesitation, and was in a happy mood. At that time, the joy emanating from Mr. Darcy's body even felt the people who led the way.

And after coming to the door, through the gap, I saw that slightly pale face, full of sly eyes, full red lips, a little fake dignified and polite smile, and her greeting... Listen to what she said about her It's been a long time since I saw him.A warm feeling spread from the heart to the whole body.

Darcy didn't realize that his heart was softening. He was so unguarded against Jian Lan that at this moment, he only needed a little gentleness to put him in the shell. Similarly, he only needed a little sharpness to poke blood.

Yes, haven't seen her since the ball at Netherfield.Darcy recalled Jian Lan's words.It's been so long, and it turns out that she feels the same way.

The beating thing in the chest seemed to be floating in the air, and there was an unrealistic sense of sour satisfaction.

His face seemed to be thinner, did he stay up all night reading books again instead of taking a good rest?Mr. Darcy frowned.With his hands on the door involuntarily, Mr. Darcy suddenly wanted to open the door, walked up to her, called her name, watched her smile to himself, a real, happy smile, and then looked into her eyes, Tell her she is doing well and thank her for her concern.If possible, Miss Elizabeth should also be reminded to pay attention to her sister's rest.

It's really nothing, it's the last time they see each other anyway.

Mr. Darcy looked at the woman by the door for a moment, said to himself, and then suddenly remembered that Miss Bingley seemed to say that he was not here, and he was also very busy.

Darcy paused, then frowned.

Maybe I can pretend that I just visited, it's not difficult, just show a little surprise.

Darcy glanced at the living room again, then turned and walked towards the gate, intending to let the servant come in to make an announcement.

But when he just walked to the door, he found that Miss Bingley had ordered the servants to send the two Miss Bennets out.Subconsciously, Daxi sideways hid behind the carriage belonging to the Bingley family, watching the two Miss Bennetts walk towards the pony carriage that brought them here.

"Jane, why did you ask Mr. Darcy for no reason?" The servant had already turned back, and Elizabeth finally asked.

Wen Yan Darcy also leaned forward slightly, wanting to hear Jian Lan's answer, as if vaguely expecting something.

At this moment Jian Lan is depressed, is her gentleness and kindness really so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people?She felt that the sarcasm in her eyes was already evident, why didn't Miss Bingley seem to notice it?

She almost yelled out, "Pretend, pretend, pretend to be your sister, I know what you have conspired with Mr. Darcy, if you are sensible, let Mr. Bingley see my sister, or I will never end with you." !"

As a result, Miss Bingley not only did not understand what Jian Lan was screaming with her eyes, but also acted as if she had been robbed of her husband.Nima, don't you think I adore your Mr. Darcy?Are all women in love so stupid?That face that seems to have an IOU written on it is neither cute nor loving at all, and only you are the baby, Miss Caroline Bingley.

Glancing at Elizabeth and thinking about Miss Bingley, Jian Lan became even more depressed.Of course she didn't know that there was a more stupid man here.

Seeing Jian Lan's very bad face, Elizabeth suddenly sensed something sensitively, and then exclaimed: "Jane, did you guess that Mr. Darcy also contributed to Mr. Bingley's sudden departure?"

Mr. Darcy, who had been soft in his heart, was suddenly startled.

Then he saw his Miss Bennett nodded without hesitation, and then said in her characteristic soft voice the words that made him fall into the ice cave instantly: "It's not a guess, but the fact should be so. Elizabeth, I don't know how Mr. Darcy persuaded Mr. Bingley to leave, but there is no doubt that he must have done a lot in this matter. Believe me, Lizzie, the combined eloquence and influence of ten Miss Bingleys can't be more than that. There's got to be a Mr Darcy."

Mr. Darcy would have applauded the young lady's insight in the old days, as he had in Netherfield when she said of himself and Wycombe.

But now, he felt so stiff that he couldn't even move his fingers.

After Jian Lan's reminder, Elizabeth also reacted immediately.The originally pale face was flushed with anger, and his eyes flashed with anger: "I should have thought of it earlier, given the despicable things Mr. Darcy did to poor Mr. Wycombe, how could he care about breaking up a couple who love each other?" A little thing?"

Ouch, Li Qi, you reminded me that Meryton also has a magnesium bomb called Wycombe to increase the killer... Jian Lan almost wants to roll her eyes... I don't know if she can't stop Lydia from elopement, Will Mr. Darcy try to solve this matter for Elizabeth... If Lydia finally elopes with Wycombe but does not get married, it will be easy for him and Lizzie, Mary and Kitty It's really hard to get married... Isn't Mrs. Bennet's nerves going to torture them to death?

Mr. Darcy's expression changed after Elizabeth's words, as if he had thought of something, Darcy immediately looked at Jian Lan.He still remembered that at the ball that day, he uncontrollably went to the corner where she was hiding, and couldn't help but ask her what she thought about the rumors between him and Wycombe. At that time, he didn't quite understand why he wanted to know so much Her thoughts, but now he understands.

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"I don't think you are guilty. It seems more appropriate to describe it with disdain."

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Even now, Darcy can still recall her nice voice and bright eyes when she spoke, which contained complete trust in him, not flattery or perfunctory words just to please him.

She believed in his character, even though he was arrogant and conceited in her eyes, and his reticence was unpleasant, but she still used the word disdain to accurately express her inner feelings.As long as you think of this, that sense of satisfaction will overflow your entire chest again and again.Even her criticisms of herself sounded familiar to Darcy.Because he had never seen Miss Jane Bennet say even a harsh word to anyone.Except for Mr. Coslin in the woods, of course.

Darcy stared at Jian Lan, wanting to hear her words of defense.He knew she believed in him, that he had done nothing mean to Wycombe.Now he wants to hear even one word from her, as long as he believes in him, and he doesn't deny himself because he destroyed her sister's marriage.

A sense of fear and sourness in his chest rushed to his throat and limbs. Darcy held his breath and waited quietly, for fear of missing a word by mistake.

But she didn't say anything, her expression was serious and dignified, she didn't know what she thought of, and she was a little worried.She just stepped into the carriage with an expression that made her heart ache.

God knows how much effort Darcy will have to use to control his trembling body, prevent himself from leaving the cover of the carriage, let himself stand in front of her, grab her arm to prevent her from leaving, and tell her that he is not pregnant. Maliciously tearing apart her sister and his friends, telling her not to disbelieve his character, telling her that he loves her...

he loves her.

He wanted to take advantage of her not loving him and escape far away, but he couldn't escape.Those he wants to avoid, as Charles said, are engraved in his heart, on his bones, in every drop of blood, like a curse.

"Teasing you cunningly, torturing you viciously, trampling you arrogantly...you are right, Charles." Darcy muttered to himself looking at the puddles formed after the rain on the roadside.

All she needs is an expression of disbelief, and she can trample her hot heart into the dirty ditch.

"It's funny...she doesn't know it yet...I should be thankful for that..."

In the carriage, Jian Lan who came back to her senses said helplessly to the excited Elizabeth: "I have been looking for a chance to tell you about Mr. Wycombe, Lizzy." She kneaded what she had said to Darcy and Mary, and told Elizabeth.

Elizabeth misunderstood Darcy only because of prejudice, not stupidity.Jian Lan methodically compared the objective facts that they all saw together, plus the fact that Wycombe is now pursuing Miss Jin, even Elizabeth could not deny that maybe Wikey.com is not what he advertised Know how to be grateful, motivated and kind.

"Therefore, if there is any way to get Mr. Darcy to stop obstructing, there should be no more resistance between you and Mr. Bingley."

This is the main reason why Jian Lan told Elizabeth about Darcy's involvement in this matter.

"Let's go to the post office first, I have a letter to post." Jian Lan said to Elizabeth whose expression softened a lot.

"A letter to Mary?" asked Elizabeth.

"Yes." Jian Lan touched the two letters in her pocket and answered vaguely.