[Pride and Prejudice] My husband loves me again

Elizabeth's violins were ridiculed, and Aunt Catherine spared her, until it was Miss Bingley's turn to suffer.

Aunt Catherine was very dedicated even if she was acting for the sake of clearing the scene. Elizabeth moved her slightly sore fingers and went upstairs with the medicine tray to find Jane. She accidentally saw Jane's red and swollen eyes. She wept bitterly.Elizabeth was a little puzzled, this Jane seemed to be quite cunning, even though she was suffering from pneumonia, she had never seen her cry, how could she be made to cry by a not-so-intelligent Collins.

In fact, the reason why Jane cried bitterly was quite simple, probably because things did not go as she planned, and the pressure accumulated for several days.

After crying, she calmed down instead.

"Liz, you are here." She immediately armed herself, especially in front of her greatest enemy: "Cousin Collins asked a lot of questions about my illness, which made me a little sentimental."

That's a smart way to say it.

"He is a pastor, and he should be very experienced in comforting people." Elizabeth watched Jane drink the medicine, and saw her frowning because of the strange smell of the medicine, and then wondered: "Did I think wrong?"

In fact, the pastor is more experienced in listening to people's confessions, but for a person who insists on disturbing this peaceful world and trying to steal other people's lives, how could she feel any guilt?

Jane complained to him: "The things he said might as well not be said!"

Collins failed to propose marriage in a pretentious manner, and she was covered up by the humiliation. Not to mention that this is Jane's own fault, even if Collins' character is really unsightly, Jane can only cover up this matter. It is not good for the reputation of the girl's family.

Elizabeth had expected this consequence a long time ago, but the unexpected situation was not resolved peacefully.

After Collins' rash proposal and Bingley's indifference, I fear she will soon be restless.

At this time, Collins was saying goodbye to the Duchess, and he never mentioned that something good was coming. Aunt Catherine naturally knew that it was not going to happen. Although she also knew that Collins was not a perfect match, she definitely deserved to be called a golden bachelor He still wanted himself as a noble benefactor behind him, so the young lady's refusal seemed to be disrespectful.

"It's so frivolous," Aunt Catherine snorted. It's not like she hasn't heard the rumors in the countryside about Mr. Bingley's love for Miss Bennet. This is thanks to the lady's mother showing off all the time: "It's a thing that has no shadow, but it's easy to cut it off." It's a proper marriage. Could it be that I have the idea of ​​flying to the branches, and I'm the first to disagree."

Collins was also angry: "Ma'am, you usually teach us to do things that are in line with our status. That's why I came up with the idea and took the initiative to extend an olive branch to this family. After all, the Bennet family is just a squire, and I have some relatives." , I really didn’t expect such embarrassment.”

"Is the doctor from London here?" Aunt Catherine tapped the floor with her crutches, "Send a letter to urge people to come, and the cure is also an explanation to the Bennet family. Is it possible that I really want to help that one? Is Mrs. Bennet, incompetent, raising a daughter?"

Elizabeth didn't intend to listen. At this time, she was standing at the door of the reception room, neither entering nor retreating.It is true that her mother is ignorant, but a daughter cannot hear such evaluations from other people.

It just so happened that Darcy changed his riding boots and entered the house, and he inevitably heard Aunt Catherine's yelling. He subconsciously wanted to pretend that he didn't hear it, and hurried away to avoid suspicion, but Elizabeth, who was staying at the door, had already seen him.

He was reluctant to leave again.

It's about an awkward encounter between two people who listen to the corner.

"Actually, Mrs. de Bourgh's advice is very helpful." Elizabeth had to save herself. "After you and Mr. Bingley went out just now, she taught me and Miss Bingley about my skills."

She also moved her fingers mischievously. Darcy saw the empty medicine bottle and realized that she should go upstairs to take care of her sister. Darcy has been avoiding seeing Jane Bennet. Miss.He looked at it with interest, for attention was drawn to the finger, the black-painted walnut tray against which the hand was as fine and clean as snow, fresh snow shaken from the holly trees when he was naughty in Pemberley as a child.

When he was young, he was shaken off all over, and his skin got goosebumps, but he still remembered the joy of indulgence at that time.

He had no contact with Elizabeth at all, but he felt a tingling sensation all the way down from the top of his head like being hit by a cold snowball, even if it was just the movement of his fingers, he couldn't take his eyes off it.

Darcy seldom laughed: "In my memory, my aunt only admired the piano skills of cousin Anne and my sister Georgiana."

"Miss Anne can't go out very much. Playing the piano must be her hobby to pass the time. It's not surprising that she plays well, but I haven't been able to practice so hard." Because talking about Georgiana, Elizabeth also softened: "It's Da Mr. West, your sister Georgiana, why don't you take her out to relax, since I can be praised by Mrs. de Bourgh, I am really eager to see her play."

Darcy mentioned that her sister was relaxed: "Georgiana is too young for me, and it is time to concentrate on learning various skills. Besides, I have traveled all over the world, and I am afraid that I will tire her. If you are willing to go to Pemberley, you can see her." To Georgiana, you are so lively and friendly, and Georgiana and Georgiana like each other at all..."

As he spoke, Darcy's voice dropped, and he actually used Georgiana's pretext to express his inner longing, lest Elizabeth would refuse.

But once he said it, he found that it was not difficult to confess.

He anxiously waited for the other party to answer, afraid that the other party would find him abrupt.

Elizabeth replied cautiously: "If there is a chance, my family and I will definitely visit Pemberley."

The Bennet family, Darcy's lips pursed.

At this time, a manservant approached, who seemed to be delivering a letter. Seeing Darcy and Elizabeth talking at the door, he looked puzzled.

Darcy had to clear his throat: "Miss Elizabeth Bennet, are you looking for my aunt?"

"Yes, Mr. Darcy," Elizabeth immediately followed him to change the subject: "Let's go in together."

Aunt Catherine's face immediately became cloudy when she saw the letter: "Look, it's Wickham the boy." For a while, he didn't even come to see me, but fortunately, I came to Netherfield, and he is finally coming."

Elizabeth glanced at Darcy, who was expressionless.

Where Elizabeth did not see, Collins looked far away at the place where the piano was placed. Miss Anne was instructing Miss Bingley. She was docile and skillful. Caroline would be very happy once Aunt Catherine was no longer keeping a close eye on people. Under the guidance of this gentle lady.

"William Wickham, it turned out that he joined the army." Darcy commented on the letter noncommittally: "The reason why he doesn't like to hold the Bible is because he holds a knife and a gun."

Aunt Catherine was not happy: "Darcy, what are you talking about. Although old Wickham has thought carefully, we can't disregard the wishes of the young people themselves! Whether you are a priest or an officer, one serves God and the other serves God. The approved emperor, as long as he works hard, there is nothing to criticize."

Darcy just said "hmm".

Collins jokingly talked about meeting Mr. Wickham in Meryton the day before yesterday. Aunt Catherine really cared about him. She asked in detail about Wickham's rotation at these times and whether he looked as handsome and handsome as ever. Collins exhausted all she could say, and then she stopped asking questions and sent people away without interest.

Excited by this news, Aunt Catherine went back to ask Elizabeth if she had also spoken to Wickham.

Of course she said it, and Elizabeth deliberately skipped over the fact that the other party deliberately preempted the lace in the tailor shop, and said in the words of Aunt Catherine: "Although I am in a hurry, I really feel that Mr. Wickham is an amiable and respectable person. young people."

The old lady was really happy, and she was afraid that Elizabeth would fall in love with this great Wickham, so she said unhappy: "There are always some girls who don't need tutoring to hang around outside the military garrison all day, and Mr. Wickham must be thinking about this matter." I'm so worried!"

Fortunately, this Lydia has no interest in the officer at all, otherwise she will lose her face again.

Elizabeth smiled silently, and Aunt Catherine said a lot of good things about Mr. Wickham. She secretly looked at Elizabeth's expression, as if she wanted to see some look of admiration from it, but she was disappointed. The little girl sat He didn't even raise his eyebrows.Seeing that the other party was so quiet, Aunt Catherine should have praised the family's good education, but she couldn't see that others were indifferent to Wickham, as if Elizabeth didn't know anything.

As a junior, Elizabeth really understood.

"Ma'am, you only have such a lovely daughter as Miss de Bourgh, and Rosings Manor is so grand and magnificent. My father often feels lonely when he gets older." Elizabeth changed the subject: "Mr. Wickham It is also a rare kind of respect and love for elders to be able to circle around you from time to time."

Collins patted his thigh: "That's right! Mr. Wickham was going to come back to Rosings Manor the next day!"

He knew that he was helping Elizabeth, but he couldn't be as calm as Elizabeth, and couldn't bear to look at the Duchess secretly.Wickham is more likable than him. If Wickham wants to be a teacher, he can only give in. Besides, he has also spied on the good things Wickham did in Rosings Manor. The great future is handed over.

Aunt Catherine and Darcy were both very surprised that Collins would speak for Elizabeth, and the aunt didn't even bother to pursue the irony of Elizabeth's comparison of Wickham's circle around herself with her saying that girls circled around Wickham.

Although the parish priest appointed by himself is stupid, he only talks and does things. Collins's sensitivity to human relations is something that Aunt Catherine values ​​very much.

She couldn't help but wondered if she had been carried away by Wickham.

But as a duchess, doesn't she have the capital to be admired by the stars?It is not that important whether those who flatter themselves are sincere or false.

It's just a money-paying, money-for-money business.

Her dearest baby, one is a daughter, and the other is a nephew, brother and sister. This is the meaning of the existence of an inseparable blood relationship.

Aunt Catherine thought at once.

"Darcy, accompany me back." Aunt Catherine said tiredly, "Let me think about how to reply to him. I can't wait to see Wickham!"

Wickham is an insignificant person to Darcy, and Darcy does nothing to stop his aunt.

On the contrary, Elizabeth looked at Darcy worriedly from time to time, and Darcy could not have noticed it: "Goodbye, Miss Elizabeth Bennet, I hope to see you at the ball at Netherfield soon." His tone was warm: " Auntie just wants to find someone to talk to and amuse with."

Wickham's refusal to appear on the stage will not affect his status as a nephew, which is what Darcy means.

But Elizabeth didn't mean that. She blushed, knowing that Mr. Darcy was out of his mind again.