[Pride and Prejudice] Wisdom

Caroline looked back in surprise. She obviously didn't expect the two men to come back so soon. She thought they would have dinner there before coming back.

However, since they all came back, the two young ladies who stayed here became a problem. A thoughtful look flashed in her eyes, but she finally put on a smile again, ignored her brother, and turned towards Darcy who came in asked.

"Why did you come back? I thought you would stay a little longer, so I left the two ladies of the Bennet family for dinner."

What she meant was very simple and clear, she almost said directly that the host is here, it's not good for you two to be here, so get out of here.

Darcy had known for a long time that the two Miss Bennetts would be coming, but had not expected them to stay so long, so it seemed that they were quite right in rushing back.

When he just entered the door, Bingley asked the butler beside him if the two ladies had left with great anticipation. When he got the answer of "no", Bingley was in high spirits, and even his steps were much lighter than before.

When Darcy heard this answer, he couldn't help but feel a little joyful in his heart. His brows were loosened, and the original silent and cold aura around his body was also slightly weakened.

He was mentally prepared before stepping into the main hall, but when he heard Caroline's words as soon as he entered the door, he couldn't help feeling somewhat unusually agitated in his heart.

So, he wants to dine with her...? !

This was really an unusual thing for him, Darcy's Adam's apple moved, and some felt that his collar was slightly tight.

He carefully used his peripheral vision to look at the lady without any trace.

Seeing that her complexion was moist and lively, it seemed that the influence of fever on her had been completely eliminated, which made Darcy feel a little comforted in his heart.

"Well, then you can arrange it properly." Darcy said a few words concisely, seeing Lydia looking towards him, he immediately left the place with big strides.

He felt that he was really a little strange. It seemed that he had to sort out his attitude.

Lydia looked at Darcy's back in amazement. When she saw him coming in just now, it was as if she saw the little angel who was about to save her. God knows he would not say that he would send them home, but with Caroline Dining with such a person, for Lydia, was nothing more than a torment.

Her hypocrisy, smirking, and in-and-out words made Lydia feel like her stomach acid was about to come out.

Bingley didn't have the same worries as his good friend. When he saw Jane, he was like a bee seeing a flower. He wanted to pounce on it immediately, but he hesitated in his heart, fearing that Jane would think he was not reserved.

Even though he wanted to say a thousand words eagerly, Bingley had no choice but to obediently use the most common greeting.

"Hello, two ladies." Although he was talking about two ladies, his gaze was fixed on Jane again, and anyone could see his enthusiasm for Jane.

Seen by his eyes, Jane lowered her head and quietly blushed her ears.

Sure enough, once the host came back, the atmosphere would be much more lively,

Bingley's witty remark made the lady laugh again and again. Darcy got off after changing clothes, and saw Lydia who rolled her eyes and smiled.

"What are you talking about?" He walked over and said, looked around, and naturally sat on the empty seat next to Lydia.

Lydia silently moved a little away.

"No, we are talking about continuing to live in Nierpei."

Caroline saw that Darcy was sitting directly next to Lydia, and a string in her heart was already tensed. She squeezed out a smile: "Let me tell you, although the air here is okay, it's only limited to If that’s the case, it’s completely incomparable to London, where we usually live.”

"Caroline!" Bingley called her, "how can you say that? If I look at it, I can't help but have kind and warm neighbors here, as well as well-mannered young ladies and gentlemen. It's impeccable, and if I say it, I think it's a lot better in Nigerbe than in London."

Caroline snorted softly before reassuring her brother helplessly: "Although it's not bad here, I still like London more."

"It's just a matter of taste," Bentley said.

Caroline ignored him again, and the topic turned to Darcy who just came downstairs: "Georgiana must have grown a lot taller, right? She might be as tall as me!"

Darcy let out a "hmm", and his eyes were heavy on Lydia.

"I think so. She is as tall as you now, only shorter than Miss Lydia. Maybe she will be as tall as her in the future."

The corners of Caroline's mouth froze, and when Lydia was mentioned, she became unhappy: "May I ask, Miss Lydia."

"What's wrong?" Lydia avoided Darcy's eyes and looked at Caroline.

"You are about 17 years old this year?"

"To be precise, 16 years old."

"Oh, that's really amazing." Caroline covered her mouth exaggeratedly and laughed: "You are already this tall now, and you may grow longer by then, but I always think that girls are so tall. That's great, after all, with a man's height, he won't be as cute as those girls."

"That doesn't bother you to worry about it." Lydia raised her brows with a cold expression: "I always think that people who have not reached a height will not understand the benefits of being tall."

"Generally speaking, it's just watching the sky from a well."

Caroline was a little aggrieved, but seeing Darcy's eyes, she also knew that she seemed to have said something wrong, after all, Georgiana was not short.

She cleverly changed the subject: "I really want to see Georgiana again. I dare say, I have never met anyone as lovely as her in my life. She is so good-looking! Talented! Great taste No matter from which point of view, she is a perfect and impeccable lady."

"It's true, Georgiana is indeed very persistent and versatile." Bentley interjected.

Jane became a little curious about this young lady, how great it would be to be praised by someone like her good friend, Miss Caroline!

"I thank you for Georgiana's compliment, and, to tell the truth, I think she will be delighted to hear it, but I think all young ladies have talent," said Darcy.

Caroline laughed.

Lydia listened to their conversation, and when Darcy spoke, the mellow and deep voice pressed into her heart, which made Lydia's ears itchy, and she sat a little closer to her sister.

Seeing her move away, Caroline smiled happily. She didn't expect her to be so understanding. She couldn't wait to walk over and insert herself between the two of them.

But after a few words, Darcy got up, and said it was time for supper.

"Is Mr. Hurst back?" Louisa asked the maid next to her.

"Sir is in the kitchen."

"Then you can eat."

Everyone stood up together and walked to the dining table.

Because of the presence of men, the dishes are very rich.

Luisa's husband is a fat man who used to be a military officer when he was young, but he has no skills. Luisa was blinded by something at the beginning and insisted on marrying him. They are all lazy people. Although Louisa is married, she still relies on her young brother as if she is not married.

Fortunately, Bentley is kind by nature, so he doesn't care about this, but still welcomes him very warmly.

Bingley sat at the head of the table, with Caroline and Louisa on either side of her, followed by Mr. Hurst, Jane, Darcy, and Lydia.

When Lydia found Darcy sitting next to her, she felt that she couldn't even enjoy the food properly.

Although I don't know why Darcy kept looking at her, although Darcy felt that there was no trace of his observation, Lydia would always notice it once or twice.

This made her feel a little weird.

If it is said that he hates herself, then it is absolutely impossible for Lydia to stare at the person she hates, but if it is said that she likes it, it is too ridiculous.

How long had she and Darcy known each other?People just like her?Even though he looks good, Darcy may not have seen a lady who is prettier than her.

Hmm... maybe, I have seen a dozen of them.

Everyone started chatting at the dining table. Lydia had just cut a piece of steak when she heard Caroline ask Darcy.

"Which officer's house did you go to this afternoon? James? Carter?"

She looked at Darcy, and Darcy had no choice but to respond to her words.

"It's James' house, but because he has something to do at night, Charles and I came back first."

Bentley agreed twice.

"Is that so? I don't know about you...ah!"

Before Caroline could speak, she was startled by the sudden thunder and lightning.

It began to rain patter outside the window, and then it became more and more intense. The force made people feel cold and painful like being hit on the body.

Bingley walked over and looked out the window. On the dark road, only a few candles covered in glass shades were emitting faint light.

The cobbled path looked a little scary at the moment.

"I think it's raining so hard, I guess you won't be able to go back, or stay here for one night, and leave tomorrow morning." Bingley looked at them, his tone quite expectant.

The carriage of Bingley's family has been driven to London by the two sisters to help them get fashionable clothes. This is not at home in London. They only brought one or two carriages with them. Unfortunately, one just broke down yesterday. The other one had also left for London.

And the carriage of the Bennet family - the clever Mrs. Bennet had asked him to come back after sending the ladies off, in order to let them stay there overnight.

Jane hesitated and agreed.

Bingley immediately called someone to arrange a room for them.

It seems that there is really no way to go home. Lydia thinks that Mrs. Bennet is satisfied now, and at the same time thinks that she will spend more than ten hours with Caroline, feeling desperate.

What annoys her the most is this kind of smart woman.

After dinner, everyone began to talk at night.

"Caroline, why don't you play us a piece of piano music?" Bingley said to his sister.

Caroline wanted to show off, but when she saw Lydia smiling at her, she felt a little uncomfortable.

How did she look like one of those opera performers?

She pretended to invite: "Why don't you let Miss Lydia come with you? We can just have a four-hand combo."

All eyes turned to Lydia.

Then, something that surprised everyone happened.

Because Lydia... She... actually agreed? !

Jane looked at her anxiously. She thought that Lydia, who has never had any talent, should consider herself even if she wanted to show off. She shouldn't show up on this occasion. Jane was a little worried about Lydia.

Bingley and Darcy were quite interested in Lydia's performance. Darcy glanced at Lydia and saw that she looked confident, and that kind of spirit brought a lot to her. The change.

He really admired her appearance in his heart.

Caroline was also taken aback, but she quickly came to her senses. She originally wanted to suppress Lydia a little bit in terms of talent, but since she insisted on being brave, Caroline could only wish for it.

She walked lightly to the piano, although she was politely asking her to start, but in fact, she couldn't help but look at her making a fool of herself,

There was a smile on Lydia's mouth, she looked very demure and reserved, her slender fingers were flying on the keys, and soon, the beautiful music sounded.

Caroline quickly recognized that it was Bach's Sonata in A major. After all, she had worked hard on her talent and played it very skillfully.

The two slapped together, and the song ended. Although it was not a natural sound, it was exquisite.

Caroline's eyes were a little more complicated, and she never thought that such a young girl could play the piano.

Seeing the admiration in Bingley's eyes and the surprise in Darcy's eyes, she felt even more subtle.

Let her steal the limelight!

The conversation that followed became boring. Caroline tried her best to regain the limelight, and she quoted famous quotes endlessly in her natural discourse. After speaking for a long time, she felt good about herself again. She looked at Darcy, Want to find his approval.

"I don't know, what's your opinion on a talented woman?" Caroline asked him, and then turned to Lydia: "In my opinion, a truly talented woman must not only be of noble birth, but also of noble birth. Of course it is necessary, but also have good conversation, outstanding talent, and superb taste, and Georgiana is such a talented woman, Miss Lydia, what do you think?"

She said this with a hint of showing off, as if deliberately reminding her of her closeness to Darcy.

"Well, although I haven't met that Miss Darcy, it must be amazing to be praised like this by you." Lydia nodded with a serious face.

"It must be. I don't think my sister can afford it. You have praised her too much. She will continue to work hard." Darcy said in a low voice.

"In fact, I know no more than five or six people who can become talented women. Some people who can be talented are completely unqualified. A woman, she must be interested in music, poetry, Oil painting, etc. have their own unique insights, and they also need to know modern languages, have noble speech, manners, and temperament, and they also need to read a lot of books to increase their self-cultivation.”

Caroline quickly said, "I agree with your opinion."

Lydia wondered a little how good these five or six ladies had to be to be one of the five or six of everyone Darcy knew.

"But I think there's a lot of sparkle in a lot of women."

After saying this, Darcy fell silent.

Caroline saw that he had nothing to say, so of course she lost interest.

Lydia wouldn't make it up for herself, of course, if she could not talk to Caroline, lest she get excited and chatter again.

After chatting briefly, everyone said good night to each other and went back to their rooms.

Darcy could clearly see the smile flickering in the young lady's eyes.

Very charming.

He went back to his room, took off his coat, and began to write the two-day letter he would send to Georgiana tomorrow.

But his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't write down the recent events. For a while, he thought of the girl's elegant appearance when she played the piano, and for a while, she thought of her eloquent tongue like a cat with sharp claws.

Darcy thinks this analogy to her is a bit appropriate.

Darcy stopped writing, and his thoughts drifted away.

At first he thought that although she was beautiful, but her posture was coquettish, coupled with the influence of everyone's whispering, at first glance she felt that she was an old hand among many men.This subtle feeling made him conclude at the first glance that this lady is by no means a dignified lady, but when he began to look at her critically, he had to admit that she had a light body, standing there made her feel uncomfortable. People are pleasing to the eye.But she is very insightful about many small things, and occasionally people will discover the shining points of her by accident, and people can't help but get closer to her.

In general, it is a lady who is completely inconsistent with the style of a lady at the same time.

Such double-faced nature makes Darcy realize that he is eager to know more about such a young lady.