Crossing into Elizabeth Bennet

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Thinking of the playboys that might appear in the future, Lizzy couldn't help persuading her:

"Lydia, not all smooth-talking officers are trustworthy. I hope you can be more cautious."

"I know, I know, when did Lizzy like to preach as much as Manli."

"I'm just worried that you will be deceived into doing something irreversible."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I won't embarrass you."

At Meryton, Lydia and Catherine ran away laughing.Leaving Lizzy alone.

Netherfield was about three miles from Longbourn, and it was raining and the road was muddy.

Even though Lizzy has tried her best to cross the shortcuts, these routes that seem to be shortcuts are not easy to take.

She stepped awkwardly across the slippery fields, climbed over fences, and jumped over puddles.

Whenever she tried her best to step over a puddle, she would think of a big hand that was reliable and warm.

Lizzy's heart was touched. Even riding a horse, it was not a short distance from here to the forest road where she often went for a walk.

After she walked through it herself, she could no longer imagine what kind of mood Darcy was in, insisting on waiting there every day.

Has he been there for the past two days?After arguing with myself.

Not far away, the house can already be seen.

She stopped and looked down at her feet buried in the mud.She should be thankful that she was wearing a pair of over-the-knee riding boots, but even so, they were still covered in mud.

The hem of her skirt could no longer see its original color, and was completely covered in mud.

When she finally reached her destination, she found that her feet were cold and numb.

I believe that her appearance at this moment will definitely frighten the little guest of that house and Mr. Darcy she likes.

Not everyone can expect to be favored by Darcy after being in such a mess. She is not that Elizabeth, and she has self-knowledge.

It was precisely because of this that she was even more sad.

Putting away all her embarrassment and embarrassment, she summoned up all her courage and stepped firmly on the steps of Netherfield.

Presumptuous

When Lizzy was shown into the dining-room, she saw all the people in Netherfield she could think of, except Jane.Of course, she couldn't ignore everyone's surprised and strange eyes.

Although they received her very politely.

"Elizabeth, you are very welcome, it is very kind of you to come."

Such a courteous voice belonged unquestionably to Mr. Bingley.

Of course Lizzy knew that Jane was the source of his passion.

"I'm very sorry to disturb you. I'm really worried about Jiying's condition, so I came to visit rashly."

"It's okay, it's okay, I think Jiying will be very happy to see you."

Lizzy smiled awkwardly, she really didn't want to stand in the restaurant and be visited by them collectively.

Fortunately, Mr. Bingley was also aware of her anxiety.Immediately lead upstairs to Jiying's bedroom in person.

From the moment she entered the door until she left with Bingley, Lizzy didn't dare to look up at Darcy.

She didn't know what she was afraid of.

His cold eyes or mocking look?

She thought that even thinking about it would overwhelm her.

She suddenly felt that it was better to leave as soon as possible after watching Jiying.She really didn't have the courage to face such a strange Darcy.

"Jing, are you all right?"

Walking carefully to Jiying's bed, she was sleeping, but she was not sleeping soundly, and her body temperature was very high.This is more serious than she expected.

"She woke up once yesterday and then fell asleep again."

Mr. Bingley explained,

"The doctor said it was because of the high fever and being too tired. I have already given antipyretic medicine, let's see if the fever subsides today."

"She's still insane, isn't she?"

Lizzy stroked Jiying's forehead worriedly.

"Don't worry, Lizzy. I trust the doctor. He says Jane will wake up today, and she will."

"I see. I shall keep my sister, and I shall trouble you, Mr. Bingley."

"Elizabeth, you're very kind, and I'm glad Jane is--I mean she's sick and I'm--no, I mean--"

Bingley gestured incoherently, as if he didn't know how to speak.

"puff"

Lizzy laughed lightly,

"Thank you, Mr. Bingley, thank you very much. My sister is well taken care of by you. I think you haven't finished your breakfast because of my interruption. Please do not delay you!"

"Okay, I mean, it's all right, Elizabeth."

Lizzy watched Bingley go out of the room, and he really had a great relationship with Jane.But his sister is not necessarily.Taking Jane's hand in both hands, Lizzy whispered:

"Sister, wake up, we are all worried about you."

The bedroom door was pushed open and locked again.

Lizzy thought maybe Bingley was worried about Jane, so she came back again.He raised his head funny, but stood there in a daze.

Standing in front of her was Darcy who hadn't seen him for two days, and his eyes were still full of anger.

Seeing Lizzy in a daze, Darcy frowned, looked sideways at Ji Ying who was still awake, and reached out to hold Lizzy's wrist.Forcefully took her to a seat by the window.

Because of Jiying's drowsiness, the heavy curtains had not been opened at this time, and the room was still in darkness. Only the faint light of the candles could give a rough view of the scene in front of him.

And Darcy's angry expression was even more ferocious in the flickering candlelight.

Lizzy lowered her head, staring blankly at Darcy's tightly gripped wrist, without saying a word.

"Miss Elizabeth Bennet, I am so impressed. I walked alone three miles early in the morning. It is unbelievable! Is this what a lady does?"

Darcy pursed the corners of his mouth tightly and squeezed out a sentence, which tasted like gnashing his teeth.

Lizzy pursed her lips, she didn't refute, she didn't want to further deepen the estrangement between the two.

She could tell that this man cared about her, otherwise he wouldn't have gone upstairs to mock her.

"Why, the eloquent Miss Elizabeth Bennet can't speak?"

The ferocity in Darcy's voice had faded by half.

Indeed, Darcy's heart was also tangled at this time. On the one hand, she was annoyed by her rash and careless actions, and on the other hand, she was distressed by her pale and haggard face.

"I am indeed not as good as the lady in your heart. Since you have a perfect frame of reference, you don't have to make all the ladies feel ashamed."

"I don't understand what you've got to say since the bad dance, Elizabeth Bennet."

Darcy did not let go of Lizzy's wrist, but increased his strength,

"May I have the honor of hearing your explanation? After I've been waiting for two mornings."

When Lizzy heard this, she suddenly raised her head to look at Darcy. It had to be said that his face was very dark, obviously he was pissed off by Lizzy.

Lizzy didn't know what to say. She was worried about angering Darcy again, but she didn't think she needed to admit her mistake and back down.

She didn't respond, just looked into Darcy's dark eyes.

Because of the candlelight in the house, she could faintly see her refracted shadow in it.

She really wanted to tell her depression thoroughly, if anyone in this world could understand her feelings, Darcy was the only one.

But those words cannot be told to Darcy frankly here and now.She still doesn't want to fall into a more miserable situation. In other words, she doesn't have the courage and guts to bet on herself, and she can't afford to bet.

Yes, she liked Darcy, and even Darcy's.

However, she was unwilling to gain his sympathy in the most humble way.

It is precisely because I love him that I hope to get his equal admiration and respect.

Lizzy stubbornly raised her chin, trying to meet his eyes as much as possible, but because of the huge difference in height, she still had to look up.

Even with tears in her eyes, she was unwilling to admit defeat.

But in the final analysis, if Lizzy were to tell what she was obsessed with, she would also be at a loss.

She didn't know what she was fighting for, but when she faced Darcy, she just didn't want him to despise her.

"Mr. Darcy—"

Lizzy forced herself to hold back her trembling voice.

"Lizzy, is that you?"

Jiying's weak voice interrupted the confrontation between the two, and Lizzy closed her eyes suddenly, her nerves ached from the sudden relaxation.

In fact, she had no idea what to say after the 'Mr. Darcy'.

"Jiying, are you awake?"

Lizzy turned to take a step, but felt resistance from her wrist, Darcy did not let go.

"........."

Lizzy was a little flustered, she turned her head to look at Darcy with a stiff face, and there was already a pleading look on her face.

Darcy's face softened a little. After all, he couldn't refuse Lizzy's request, and the strength in his hands relaxed a little bit.

Before Lizzy broke free from his restraint, he lowered his voice and whispered in her ear:

"You owe me an explanation."

Lizzy buried her head even lower, and she quickly rushed to her sister, caressing Jiying's forehead carefully.

"Jiying, sister, how are you feeling?"

"It's really you? Lizzy, I'm so happy."

Looking at her sister who was so weak that she couldn't even fully open her eyes, Lizzy felt very distressed, but she couldn't fully concentrate on Jiying, because Darcy was still staring at her behind her.

Lizzy didn't completely relax until she heard the sound of the door opening and closing.

"It's good to wake you up."

Lizzy Hugs Jane