[Pride and Prejudice] Mary's Pride and Prejudice

Although Mr. Darcy is uncharacteristically these days, his friends still express their great liking for the delicious food he introduced to everyone.When some people noticed that some scandals about this store had just been disclosed in the newspapers a few days ago, it was inevitable that everyone would mention it when they were full.

So Mr. Darcy, who had planned for a long time, finally found an opportunity. I don’t know if he would thank the eight generations of ancestors of this "speaking out of justice" friend. Anyway, he assured his friends with righteous words and a serious face, Fanny The food store is an honest and clean food store. He likes eating in this food store very much.

Moreover, he knew Mr. Bennet, the owner of this store, who was knowledgeable and noble. He only damaged his reputation because of his kindness, but if anyone could justly laugh at this gentleman because of this, it would be too much. Too ruthless.

So when Mary and Elizabeth knew about it, Mr. Darcy, as the gorgeous new spokesperson of Fanny's Food Store, was widely praised by various food store managers and female customers.Yes, besides the shopkeepers who welcomed him very much, there were also many ladies of the upper class in London who followed Mr. Darcy's footsteps.

Of course, these ladies are not all directed at Mr. Darcy.

Because of Mr. Darcy's hard publicity, his friends are of course willing to give him a taste of the delicacy of the food shop. Many people have never eaten it. Gentlemen in the society don’t have so many opportunities to eat out. Even if they do, they seldom go to Fanny’s Food Store, which does not sell alcohol. Most of the customers of the food store are wealthy middle-class people, and most of them are women.

But now because of Mr. Darcy's active promotion, everyone finds that the food here is really delicious, and they can also let the servants of the family come here to buy a takeaway to take home as a snack or afternoon tea.

So gentlemen who fell in love with the food here are also very willing to give up drinks and choose a delicious meal when dining out.So these upper-class gentlemen naturally attracted many unmarried ladies of upper, middle and lower classes, and there were also courtesans who followed closely and hoped to be favored by the nobles...

If Mr. Darcy knew that he was the instigator who put the peachy veil on the food store, would there be a "囧" on his face?

But now everyone doesn't care about any news about food stores and sex. Gentlemen in the upper class like to have any kind of affair in any place. They don't care if they go to a food store, a coffee shop, or an opera house. Or what about a brothel?It doesn't make any difference to them.The only ones who care about these things are those shy women, and those ladies who like to appear around gentlemen will naturally not tolerate people who regard the places they frequent as too low-level.Not only would they not gossip about the food store and the Bennet family themselves, but they would not allow anyone to gossip about it!This is related to the reputation of these ladies!

When Elizabeth sighed that Mr. Darcy had worked so hard to help their family, Mary felt even more about the importance of spokespersons.Now Mr. Darcy seems to be the spokesperson of the food store, so the food store has also become high-end following his glorious image.Because the first guests were gentlemen,

So this store is a serious place, even if it attracts some courtesans to come here to hunt for beauty, it can only be because the place is rich and noble, and the courtesans come to catch the glory.

But think about it the other way around, if this place attracts prostitutes and courtesans at the beginning, because of the gathering of beauties, this place attracts high-class gentlemen who also want to hunt for beauty, even if the customer composition is similar to the above, the reputation of the food store may not be as good. It's a downright stinky street.

Mary jokingly said: "Mr. Darcy should be given an endorsement fee. He saved the reputation of the food store and saved us from fire and water." Although not so, it is about the same.

Elizabeth smiled: "I don't think we can afford it. In terms of this gentleman's wealth and status, we can't afford to hire him to serve us. But he likes our baked pies and potato shreds very much. Think he'd like these more."

"Hmm," Mary nodded, "If I can talk to a certain young lady at the dinner table while eating, I think he will definitely be willing to give me money."

Elizabeth couldn't help giving her a white look, and she said: "From this we can further see Mr. Darcy's character, isn't it? Although he was not very likable before, he really treats friendship very sincerely and is willing to give it his all. Protecting friends. Once he was worried about Mr. Bingley's marriage. Although it turned out that his thoughts at that time were extremely wrong, this was the misunderstanding caused by his thoughtfulness and concern for his friends, so it should be completely forgiven , what do you say?"

Mary nodded: "It is necessary, besides, Mr. Darcy has completely regarded us as friends now."

However, within two days of saying this, someone came to kick the field.

On this day, an extremely gorgeous four-wheeled carriage stopped at the door of Bennet's apartment. Whether it was the lady who got out of the carriage or the servants who followed, they were all very well dressed, but the servant called the door. After opening, the other party was very rude and didn't take the initiative to announce his name, but instead walked straight in.

Before this, Lydia, who was sitting by the window, had already seen this carriage. She was inviting her mother and sisters to come and see this magnificent carriage. Clothes and a snow-white wig.They had never known such a high-spirited carriage and servants before, and Lydia wondered if they were some relatives of her dear Andrew. However, after the serious-faced lady in the carriage got off with the servant's hand, Elizabeth Surprised: "It's her?"

Elizabeth immediately told her mother the identity of this lady. Mrs. Bennet had never entertained such a distinguished guest before, and she couldn't help being very excited at the moment. She was about to run to the study to call Mr. Bennet. The door was opened, and it was not the servant of the Bennet family who walked in. At this time, she was blocked by the servant of the noble lady.

Although the visitor did not ask for it, Elizabeth still introduced the two parties.

Mrs. Catherine de Bourgh has many similarities with her nephew, such as the obvious noble appearance, and the obvious haughty words and deeds.Although Mary had never masked this lady before, she had a strange feeling of déjà vu. After thinking about it later, she was exactly the same as the original Mr. Darcy, no, it was more than ten times worse.

This lady, who always liked to find fault with others, loved to help others furnish their houses, was critical of furnishings, and within 10 minutes of her arrival at the Bennet's house, she had reduced the living room they were in to worthless.This displeased Mrs. Bennet who originally wanted to have a lively conversation with her, but due to the noble status of the guest, she did not dare to refute too bluntly, so she turned cold in a short while.Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and no one wanted to talk to this woman who hated a hundred times more than the original Mr. Darcy.

Elizabeth, out of politeness, added a few pleasantries to Mrs. de Bourgh, she greeted Collins and Charlotte, and was fully convinced that Mrs. de Bourgh was sending letters for them, although Mrs. de Bourgh's temperament would never have liked to So condescending, but who made her always like to help others so much, Elizabeth hoped that she would quickly take out the letter and leave in a hurry.

Only Mary knew why this noble lady came, and as expected, after a short silence, the lady coldly asked to talk to Elizabeth alone.Mrs. Bennet directed them to the piano room on the other side. When they entered the door, Mrs. De Bourgh pointed to the newly purchased piano and said that the quality was too low.

Mrs. Bennet asked Mary angrily: "What is she here for? Is it just to say these nasty things?"

Mary thought for a while, then nodded and said, "I think so, maybe she said this time just to make us hate her even more by saying some nasty things."

Jane hesitated: "Perhaps it is because of Charlotte. What news has she brought?"

Lydia said loudly from the side: "Come on, she must have something to say to Li Qi, but it's definitely not because of Charlotte Lucas, Charlotte is not so likable. I only wish it wasn't for that." Collins, we have nothing else to do with her."

Mrs. Bennet obviously thought of something else. She said angrily: "Mr. Collins can only inherit the Bennet family's property after your father dies! How could he be so ruthless as a gentleman with hands, feet and income?" How heartless it is to set yourself up to rob orphans and widows of their property! How contemptible! Mrs. de Bourgh, even if she is powerful, cannot now dictate what is not owned by Collins! Oh, I must let your Dad, come here, this matter can't get around him."

Mary shrugged her shoulders, and did not stop Mrs. Bennet. Anyway, no matter what the reason for de Bourg's visit, she was a conceited and unlovable person. Mr. Bennet might be more willing to meet such a person.

Lydia was standing outside the door trying to eavesdrop. After a while, the sound in the piano room became louder. The door of this piano room was broken by Lydia a few days ago, and it hadn’t been repaired in time, so Not sound proof.Everyone can hear the sound clearly standing in the living room.

Mrs. de Boer was obviously in a panic: "...my nephew has been closely linked to the fate of my daughter, haven't you heard of it?..."

"Who is her nephew?" Lydia asked strangely, "Why did she come here and say such things to Li Qi?"

"Maybe it refers to Mr. Darcy." Jane said with some hesitation, "We only know Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam, but shouldn't it refer to the colonel?" In comparison, Mr. Darcy is of course better than Colonel Fitzwilliam and them One is more familiar.

Elizabeth didn't know what she said to her softly, and Mrs. de Bower became even more angry: "You stubborn, selfish girl! I'm really ashamed of you! Don't think I don't know how well you beat What the hell idea, do you want his relatives and friends to laugh at him, despise him, and accuse him! Marrying a woman like you will only shame him..."

Mrs. Bennet had just pulled her husband over. She thought that Mrs. De Boer was going to say something unpleasant for Mr. Collins, but she never expected that this lady would bring her such important news. She grew up in surprise. Li Qi opened his mouth, immediately put her husband aside, pulled Jane and asked her: "Did anyone propose to Li Qi? That woman's nephew? Who is it, Mr. Darcy or that colonel?"

Jane was also very surprised. Before she could answer any of the current questions, Mrs. Bennet immediately turned to Mr. Bennet and asked anxiously, "Do you know about this? Have you seen that young man?"

Mr. Bennet took off his glasses, wiped them and put them on again, as if his eyes might help him hear better.He motioned his wife to speak softly: "We should listen to what Li Qi said, I guarantee that I'm as late as you in this matter."

Elizabeth is very indifferent, in her opinion, Mrs. de Boer went to her home to accuse her of dating Mr. Darcy and accepting his marriage proposal.This made Elizabeth feel both funny and unreasonable. No matter how much this lady could influence her nephew and how much she could interfere with his life, she had no right to interfere. She accused her of manipulating her.Don't say that she has a good impression of Mr. Darcy now, even if he is still as arrogant and annoying as when he first met, she will never give in to such a woman easily.

She smiled and said to Mrs. de Boer: "If you have any opinions, you can raise them at the wedding. God must have asked your opinions before allowing Mr. Darcy to marry a wife."

At the wedding, the priest must have asked the relatives and friends present: "When the marriage is about to be concluded, if there are any facts that hinder their union, please raise it immediately."

These words became a complete provocation in Mrs. de Boer's ears. Her face was flushed, she pointed at Elizabeth with trembling fingers, and said in a hoarse voice: "You don't know what to do... Rude woman, ungrateful, Shameless, don't you feel any gratitude for the kindness I entertained you this spring, is this how you repay me?..."

Elizabeth found that she really had nothing to say to this lady. She had already decided that she owed her a great favor, and she had ruined the marriage between Mr. Darcy and Miss De Boer. Sir, she will recite it.

Elizabeth had made up her mind to see off her guests, and she had no desire now to be in the same room with Lady Catherine, who was so insolent that her face was flushed with rage by her unbridled sarcasm.

But Elizabeth is by no means a person who just sits and dies. Lady Catherine was also so angry that Elizabeth lost her mind. She almost yelled at Elizabeth: "I hope you can weigh carefully. You have to be worthy of your conscience. You must promise me that you will agree with me." He cut off contact with you! I know the details of your family. I am ashamed of your existence for a family like this that broke out through obscene means. It is too shameful! I look down on you! You are a bunch of shameful liars..."

"In that case, I don't welcome you to my house either!" Mr. Bennet, who had finally heard enough, finally spoke out.

Mrs. Catherine de Bourgh was very surprised when she heard this. She opened the door and saw a circle of people outside, so she asked angrily, "Is your family so uneducated?"

Mr. Bennet thinks it's nothing: "I'm sorry, ma'am, the door of our house has not been repaired, and you are so loud that it can't keep the secret for you well. About this you actually You can accuse it of negligence and stealth, which you seem to be very good at. I had to come here to see if my daughter had done anything to piss you off, and I found out that you have the same The status is quite arrogant and disrespectful - this discovery is actually not new at all. And my daughter has always been treated with courtesy, which I am very relieved, her upbringing is higher than her status. So I think, next we should Please go away, I can see that you don't like my house very much, so why don't you do something to please everyone?"

Mrs. De Boer opened her eyes and looked at Mr. Bennet: "Are you going to drive me away? Mr. Bennet, how dare you be so rude to me?"

Mr. Bennet shrugged: "I don't think anyone who breaks into my home and is rude to my family has any chance of getting my preferential treatment."

Mrs. de Boer turned her head and looked at Elizabeth again: "No one has ever dared to be so rude to me. I am very unhappy, very unhappy! Your evil idea will never succeed, and I will never allow it!"

Mr. Bennet called the maid to let her take Mrs. de Boer out. He said to Mrs. de Boer: "I am very glad that you can bring me such a big news, although the absurdity of it really pleases me very well, But not enough to make me forget your rudeness. Although my daughters like to scare me with their marriages, I still think your accusation is too funny. You can take you Any one of your nephews to tease my daughter, anyway, you have so many nephews, no one to worry about. But please forgive me, just as you want to examine whether the relatives of your nephew's favorite are all decent, my daughter's marriage proposal The relatives of the suitor are also strict, and I think her current suitor may have lost my favor."

Mrs. De Boer was overjoyed when she heard this, and she didn't care about the meaning of Mr. Bennet's words. She couldn't wait to ask him to promise: "Can you promise me not to allow them to get engaged?"

Elizabeth was a little anxious when she heard such words. She was stopped by Mr. Bennet when she was about to speak. Mr. Bennet said firmly, "No way!"

Mrs. de Boer said angrily: "This is outrageous!"

Mr. Bennet smiled and said: "Elizabeth is my most important daughter. I completely believe in her choice. She will never agree to marry a man she despises. If that man is not worthy of her admiration and cannot give her happiness, Then she will never agree to the proposal. So I welcome any man to propose to my daughter, but my daughter has the right to answer "yes" or "no"! I can't deprive her of this fun!"