[Pride and Prejudice] First impressions

Two equally frustrated mothers got together and quickly resolved the previous grievances caused by the competition for a son-in-law, and began to lament each other's pain caused by the misfortune of giving birth to a daughter, and the two young ladies who also had a brief dispute with Mr. Collins met After that, the scene is very different.

As soon as Collins left, Elizabeth immediately went to find Charlotte, and finally found her by a small wood not far from her home.

Charlotte was walking alone, and when she saw Elizabeth running from the opposite side, her expression was as calm as usual: "Come and ask me why I didn't catch the great Mr. Collins?"

Elizabeth looked at her friend and couldn't help smiling.

"Charlotte, if you don't mind my comparing what's going on these days to a play at Covent Garden in London, I think you're a fine actor. How did you do it?" Even I was deceived by you? You know, when you came to visit me the day before yesterday, I thought you had made up your mind to marry him! It turned out that I was wrong! "

"You guessed right, Lizzie. In fact, when I went to see you that day and knew that you would never marry Mr. Collins, I really had that thought in my heart."

"But why..." Elizabeth was puzzled, and suddenly understood, "Did you change your mind temporarily?"

Charlotte was silent.

Elizabeth followed her gaze.

Farther than Meryton lay the rolling hills at the end of the field.

"What are you thinking? If you want, you can tell me. Although I can't help you, you will feel better if you say it."

Charlotte withdrew her gaze and looked at Elizabeth.

"This last willful decision of mine has brought great disappointment to my family. Lizzie, you didn't say it, but I know you didn't approve of my original idea. You told me frankly that you really thought I rejected Collins Is it a wise choice, sir?"

"From the perspective of the foreseeable stable future, marrying him is like entering a safe, without worrying about the wind and rain, but the price is to spend a lifetime digesting this decision until you can turn a blind eye or even be assimilated by him. He became the same kind. From the perspective of pursuing personal wishes, you choose to follow your own heart, but the risk of this choice is also obvious. If you miss this safe, you may not be lucky enough to meet a second one next time. After all, But it's a question of trade-offs. Since you have made this kind of decision, then you must have thought about what you want and what you are willing to give up."

Elizabeth didn't even think about it, and said directly.

Charlotte finally smiled, and her expression became relaxed.

"That's right. Sure enough, only you understand me. Frankly speaking, I can't guarantee that I will regret this decision in the future, but at least now, for the first time in my life, I feel very happy in my heart. Live carefully For so many years, I never knew that nodding or shaking my head according to my own mind is such a happy thing! Lizzie, we played here once when we were young, and you told me that your biggest dream is to grow up To be able to wear a hat with multicolored feathers and a dress like a princess, and step into the dreamy Covent Garden Theater to see a gorgeous opera staged in full costume. Maybe you have forgotten it, but I always remember I will work hard for the decision I made today. Bless me my friend, I hope one day I can realize this dream I made when I was a child."

"Charlotte, it will happen! Sure!"

Elizabeth held her hand and said loudly. When the two looked at each other, they laughed at the same time.

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Charlotte's unexpected decision brightened Elizabeth's mood.No matter how much Mrs. Bennet complained in her ear, it could not affect her mood in the slightest.But it was also Charlotte's decision that made her feel the pressure from property again - she didn't expect to have as much money as Miss Bingley, even if it could reach five thousand pounds, it would be too much for a lady of their background. It was a decent dowry.

Idle is also idle, Elizabeth began to search for ways to make money, but in the end she proved that she is indeed a piece of trash—a piece of trash specially used to lower the average IQ line of women, if one day crossing the border to establish IQ access There is no doubt that he will be the first batch of deportees.

Not to mention his professional level of painting before time travel, not to mention relying on this to get ahead, even if he went to the Place de la Concorde in Paris to draw a sketch of a Sol, he might not win the business of those fellow artists.And, is it possible?

If there is no way out, how about taking advantage of the thriving London publishing industry, following the example of Ms. Austen in writing, and submitting articles to the newspapers and publishing houses lined up on Fleet Street?Anyway, I have read so many masterpieces that haven’t come out yet, according to the experience of my predecessors, Ball-of-Fat Jane Eyre’s Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Cristo, and even Sherlock Holmes Detective Collection, which one you like to plagiarize, there is no pressure , gain both fame and fortune while alive, and immortality after death, it is simply an excellent deal with no capital cost--Three days of contemplation behind closed doors, after plucking out the hairs on the tips of a dozen quill pens, I can't even hold back a decent beginning Finally, Elizabeth gave up treatment—wanted to make a fortune by plagiarism?Even if she doesn't want this face, she still needs to have this ability... -_-|||

There is no talent for artistic creation, but fortunately there is still a way to invent and create.Looking at the deeds of the time-traveling predecessors, it doesn’t seem too difficult to create a perfume, soap, shampoo, etc. that are far superior to the current general standards, and become a fashionista and then win a lot of gold. ——As a result of actionism, after wasting a lot of glycerin and spices, the only harvest was Mrs. Bennet's scolding and the puzzled eyes of her sisters. Why is it so difficult to move an inch now!

If there is no way to get rich on your own, the only way out is to pin your hopes on family financial management.

There is no need for complicated arguments from economists. Everyone knows that the basic principle of family financial management is to increase income and reduce expenditure.

Let's take throttling first.According to Elizabeth's observations during this period, compared with other families in the same social class in Meryton, the conditions of her family are actually quite good.Relying on the farm property, there is a considerable income of about [-] pounds a year. If you live frugally, it seems that it is not too difficult to save money-but after careful calculation, it is found that it is not feasible at all.

The pocket money of the four sisters is about [-] pounds a year, Mrs. Bennet's personal expenses, the servants of the family, including the Hill couple who took care of the farm and housekeeper for their father, Mike the stableman, the little maid Sarah, the cook and others. The other maid who does groceries is already the most streamlined equipment, and there is no room for layoffs.Food, clothing, housing and transportation for a family of masters and servants, two or three dances held a year, entertaining neighbors, offerings to church every week, sponsoring the four sisters to socialize and buy outfits, plus Mr. Bennett has no financial sense, Mrs. Bennet was so extravagant that it was a dream to save as much as she could in a year.Even if it is mandatory to save money from now on, calculations everywhere will inevitably lead to a decline in the quality of life. It is estimated that no one in the family will raise their hands in favor of this.

After talking nonsense, there is only one last way left.open source.

In fact, this approach is very reasonable.If it succeeds, even if Mr. Bennett dies unfortunately, according to the designated succession law, Mr. Collins can only inherit Langborn's real estate projects, and he has no right to get involved in investment income.And investing in the industrial factories that are emerging in the north seems to be a good way to go.But I only have a few tens of pounds of pocket money around me, and the most valuable jewelry is a ruby ​​necklace of poor quality. Hope goes to the head of the family.

If all goes well, she can persuade Mr. Bennett to give up his status prejudice and agree to contribute with a three-inch tongue, but wait, investment means risk, in case of investment caused by fire, strike, sales, etc. If you fail, how should you deal with it?Will it put the family in a financial crisis?

After careful calculation, Elizabeth thought that this idea was feasible, but it was not easy to operate.In addition to persuading Mr. Bennett to change his inherent ideas, it is also crucial to know who and what way to minimize the risk.

Fortunately, Mr. Bennett was in good health, so he was not in a hurry.Take your time and wait for the right moment to arise.

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While Elizabeth was murdering her ineffective brain cells over and over again for Qian Tu, Mr. Bingley, who hadn't appeared for a long time, finally healed his leg injury, and the originally scheduled Netherfield Ball was held as scheduled.

The Bennetts were in attendance.It soon becomes apparent that the unlovable Mr. Darcy is gone!It is said that he left just before the dance this afternoon!

Simply too much!

Although Bingley sincerely explained that Mr. Darcy was already busy with affairs and had to go back to deal with it urgently because of his leg injury and staying here for a long time, this obviously could not prevent everyone from judging his behavior according to the habit.Even a few days ago, my husband came to the door with this gentleman's coat to express his sincere thanks, but one size counts for one size, and his act of saving his daughter and guests cannot offset the mental damage caused by his arrogance and rudeness to everyone— — Ladies, with Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Lucas as the backbone, immediately brushed up the topic of #梅里顿人都着Kentshireman暴谁#, with the goal of reposting more than 500 comments, until a certain wife out of When they asked about Mr. Collins out of kindness or curiosity, the two ladies let Darcy, who had become a sieve, and fooled him with gossip.

Probably because she owed the other party favors, Elizabeth was a little dissatisfied with her mother's behavior tonight.She couldn't help but speculate on the reason why Dacifei chose to leave at this point, and finally came to a conclusion that this gentleman must have been used to being hacked into a sieve long ago, so he did this without hesitation A move that almost offended everyone in Meryton.Since he doesn't care about it himself, why should she, an outsider, feel wronged for him?So Elizabeth quickly put Darcy behind her and turned her attention to Bingley and Jane.

Honestly, prom is no different than usual.All the officers of the militia came, except Wickham, and all enjoyed themselves to the end.What made Elizabeth happy was that she noticed that Bingley and Jane met tonight after a short separation a few days ago, not only did they not feel strange, but they became closer. Turning around, several times, Elizabeth even caught the affectionate feeling when they looked at each other.

As long as the departed Mr. Darcy doesn't spoil things, the couple will do well in a very short time if things go on like this.

Elizabeth thought happily.

twenty chapters

About a week after the Netherfield Ball, on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, the Bennett family was doing their own things: Mr. Bennett was studying with a magnifying glass in the study room just sent by the postman commissioned by his brother-in-law Mr. Gardner. Print the latest edition of the globe bearing the Royal Society mark.This is a rare thing, and money can't buy it casually.The wife and five daughters happily enjoyed refreshments in the sunny living room: authentic Ceylon black tea with scones-after black tea and milk, the taste often reminds Elizabeth of the friendly Starbucks, as for the famous Scones Kangbing, well, let's put it this way, her current compatriots have always been famous for their dark cuisine...

Elizabeth was happily enjoying the treatment of the rich lady with her sisters, when everyone was suddenly attracted by the ringing bells of the carriage arriving from outside the window - Mr. Bingley just came to visit yesterday, and there is no appointment to make today The guest at the door, who could this be?

Kitty and Lydia immediately ran to the window to see what was going on.

"Oh my god!" After seeing the people getting on and off the carriage, the two yelled almost in unison.

"It's Mr. Collins!"

cried Kitty.

"There's another woman!"

Lydia quickly added in a loud voice.

Everyone was taken aback.Elizabeth was also extremely surprised. She exchanged glances with Jane and hurried over to look. Sure enough, the gentleman walking towards here with proud steps was none other than Mr. Collins who had been sent away less than half a month ago.He was indeed accompanied by a young woman.Both were well dressed.The woman was tall and thin, with gray hair and a few small scars on her cheeks from a previous smallpox infection-but this did not affect her posture at all. As she walked towards this side with Mr. Collins on her arm, her chin was raised. , so his expression became very reserved.

Mr Collins and his new wife!

Such a thought immediately popped up in Elizabeth's mind.

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Ding dong!Completely correct!

This uninvited guest was none other than Mr. Collins who was sent away a few days ago in a fit of anger.But if you thought that he wanted to mend the relationship between the two families again, you would be wrong.This time, he has swept away his previous dissatisfaction, and has become a groom who is nourished by love from the inside out, so he exudes happiness from head to toe!

When Mr. Bennett, whose glasses were shattered when he heard the news, brought a family of unprepared women to welcome the distinguished guests in hastily, the smug look on Mr. Collins' face almost didn't drop from his eyebrows. Come down, but the tone when speaking is more humble than before.

"Thanks to Mrs. Catherine's kindness, I still don't forget to take care of you despite my busy schedule. After knowing the details of my previous trip to Langborn and the good intentions I carried were ruthlessly trampled on, she was very angry. She sighed on the spot and said Why is there such a family in the world who is so unwilling to sympathize with the kindness of others? In order to show her concern for me, regardless of her old age and infirmity, she personally searched everywhere, and finally brought my destined wife to me..."

He looked at the woman beside him affectionately, "She is Lucy, my new wife, from the village of Wells, thirty miles away from Hunsford, her father is a pastor, and has the same respect as your servant." Respectable social status. The combination of my humble servant and Lucy is a match made in heaven no matter in terms of social status or property status. I have never seen so many advantages can be completely concentrated in a woman—of course, De Except for Mrs. Bull and her daughter. I set foot on the land of Langborn again today, recalling the experience a few days ago, as if in a dream, I can’t help but feel very moved and grateful. If there were no setbacks and tribulations that day, I would have How can I have the happy union with Lucy now?"

The Bennett family didn't know what to say other than blessings. They could only listen attentively to the groom's continuous expression of the strong happiness and emotion from the heart at this moment.

"My dear uncle, aunt, and cousins, I just married Lucy yesterday under the witness of Mrs. Catherine. I know that it is not very etiquette to come to the door today, but please do Forgive me for the excitement in my heart and the urgency to share this good news with you. Therefore, I choose to visit the door again at this time. After a short meeting, I will take my Lucy to Ma The beautiful and peaceful seaside town of Gate for our honeymoon - and this is entirely in accordance with the kindness of Lady Catherine. Although it is a small place and not well-known, it has left the footprints of her youth. Mrs. Think that the beauty there is enough to cultivate our sentiments, so that we will not fall into the blind and tasteless worldly pleasures..."

Lydia belched and started rolling her eyes.

After Mrs. Bennet looked at Mrs. Collins carefully, she couldn't help but feel sad, knowing that her daughter's last hope of marrying Mr. Reverend was like a bubble, so all the advantages of this man in her eyes before were changed. It's worthless, she doesn't want to see this man again for a moment, and now hearing his babbling, she can't wait to see off the newlyweds who upset her so much, so after hearing what he said, she was about to see off the guests , I didn’t want the pastor to change the subject, and after looking at his wife with connivance and love, he asked the master with a look of embarrassment: “Dear uncle and aunt, I have another unfeeling request. It was granted. My wife immediately had an infinite longing for this house after hearing about Longborn. As a husband, I cannot but satisfy her wish. Before leaving, I wonder if it is possible to show my wife the house and the house The beautiful garden in the back?"

Everyone was very surprised. They did not expect the newlyweds to make such a request. After looking at each other, Mr. Bennett said loudly: "My good wife, please take my good nephew's wife to visit quickly. Don't have a The place is missing! I will excuse myself first."

When he said this, although his face was still smiling, everyone in the family knew that he was angry.

With a grunt, Mrs. Bennet, amidst Mr. Collins's humble bow of thanks, began to show her guests with great reluctance.

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Accompanied by the wife and daughters of the family, Mrs. Collins carefully visited every corner of the house, and even a little dust accidentally dropped on the handle of the closet could not escape her eyes.

"Dear Mrs. Bennett, if it were me, I would never allow the servant to be so lazy! If Mrs. Catherine finds out, the lazy servant will be kicked out immediately!"

She said it solemnly, completely ignoring the changed face of the hostess beside her.

"Dear William," said Mrs. Bennett, stopping in front of a decorative rug and calling her new husband by his Christian name during a tour of Mrs. A Hereky rug, that's as good as it gets."

"That's wonderful! There are several Herekay rugs in Rosings' mansion. Every time I go there, I must take a closer look. I can't get enough of them every time!"

The husband responds immediately.

"Mrs. Bennett, the marble inlaid outside the fireplace is cracked. Excuse me, it hasn't been changed for many years, right?"

"Your eyes are really good! You can see it! It hasn't changed since the year I gave birth to my youngest daughter!"

cried Mrs. Bennet, almost in a shrill voice.

"It should be replaced with a new one! Otherwise, if Mrs. Catherine visits one day and she sees such a shabby scene, wouldn't it be too rude?"

"I'm afraid my family is not so lucky to have Lady Catherine come here!"

Mrs. Bennet's voice became sharper, and her shoulders began to tremble, like an old bird dying. Jane saw that something was wrong, showing worry, and hurried up to support her first.

"Oh, by the way, and the curtains and tablecloths here, the colors don't match..."

"Mrs. Collins, let me interrupt your elegant mood," Elizabeth, who had been following behind, suddenly said, "Your taste is good, which shows that you have an extraordinary background. I just don't understand, your background only teaches you to live in other people's homes Pointing and pointing around when you are a guest? Is this the special upbringing of your pastor's family, or the precepts and deeds of Lady Catherine?"

Mrs. Collins' face flushed slightly, she looked at her husband asking for help, and stammered, "You...why are you talking like that? I don't mean any malice, just a kind suggestion..."

Elizabeth said coldly: "I'm afraid I can't wait to imagine myself as the mistress of this house?"

Mrs. Collins gave an exclamation of surprise at the words, and was speechless.And Mr. Collins finally came to his senses, blinked his eyes, and forced a smile: "My dear cousin Elizabeth, although everyone envies my good luck, please believe me, I and I have no problem with inheriting Langbourne. Lucy is also extremely compelled..."

"Mr. Collins, I regret that no one has told you before that you are a complete fool!"

Elizabeth interrupted him rudely.

Originally her face had been tense, but now she became more relaxed. When she said "fool", she even showed a slightly playful smile, as if she had encountered something very interesting.

Collins petrified with his mouth open, and Mrs Collins screamed again.

"Oh, and you," she was attracted by the scream, and turned to the lady who seemed to be fainting, "I always thought that since Madame Catherine de Boer admired you so much, Husband, I must be a fool who thinks he is superior to others. Seeing you, I realized that I was wrong before. Now I am curious, what kind of eyes are there to be able to replace me in such a short time? Mr. Collins has found a wife like you, who is so perfect for him? If there is a chance, I really want to see her!"

"Ah—Cousin Elizabeth, you are too much! My wife and I will never forget the insult we have received at your place today for our kindness!"

At last Collins cried out in exasperation.

"Pray for your kindness!" Elizabeth greeted the door with a smile, "I actually feel sorry for you. Margate, the honeymoon destination appointed by Mrs. Catherine, is in the easternmost part of Kent, but you don't hesitate You traded horses twice on the road, and spent 10 shillings a lot of money to make a big detour here to show off your happiness to us, well, then I wish you happiness, I sincerely."

"It's terrible! To be treated like this! We can't stay for a moment! There is no need to formally say goodbye to your parents!" Mr. Collins blushed and then turned pale, put his hat back in annoyance, and hurried with Mrs. Collins Walking outside, he continued to shout angrily, "I must truthfully report to Madam Catherine all the humiliation I have received here today, especially you, Cousin Elizabeth! And, in the future, Mr. Bennett's funeral will cause you to fall into trouble and repent. When I turned to ask me for help, I also had to carefully consider the possibility of saving your mother and daughter—ah——!”

He jumped up in a hurry to prevent his shoes and trousers from being splashed, but it was still too late, and a puddle of water suddenly appeared on the ground had already wet his feet.It turned out that when he stepped out of the gate angrily, Lydia chased him out, snatched the bucket from the maid who just happened to bring a bucket of water into the house, and threw the full bucket of water towards the road behind him without saying a word. She splashed over and saw that Mr. Collins was hit, she laughed with Kitty who ran out to watch the fun, the poor little maid didn't know what happened, she could only bite her finger and helplessly stare at Mr Collins who was jumping. .

"Well done, miss! That's how it should be! Since the last time he dared to sneak here to inquire about the income of the Lumborn estate, old Hill has not liked this guy!"

Grandma Hill, the housekeeper who always had a sullen face, showed a smile for the first time, and actually praised Lydia, so Lydia was even more complacent.

"Oh my God, it's horrible! Such a savage place! These savage people!"

After he and his wife finally jumped out of the water stains, Mr. Collins, who was in a mess, changed his original plan to go around Lucas's house. He didn't want to stay for a minute longer, and hurriedly climbed into the carriage. Behind him, Lydia and Ji With Tee's laughter, she left quickly as if urged by a ghost.

Chapter 21

The originally peaceful afternoon was ruined like this...

The carriage carrying the newlyweds had long since disappeared, but the living room of the Bennett house was still full of gloom.The daughters surrounded Mrs. Bennet, who was so shocked that she couldn't get up on the chair, and was frightened by the words that kept coming out of her mouth. Even Kitty and Lily, who had been laughing out of breath just now Dia, I dare not say anything now.

"Oh——Lizzie, you troublemaker! It's all your fault, and you have completely offended me! That woman is a sinister villain at first glance, and now the couple don't know how to plot against our family behind their backs!"

She imagined the scene of the newlyweds smiling and biting their ears at the moment, and her heart was pounding. "There is no doubt," she shouted, "once your father is gone, this woman will immediately instigate Mr. Collins to drive us all out." Orphans and widows, we can only go to my brother Gardiner, and from then on, rely on my pitiful annual income of five thousand pounds, and we can no longer afford horses and grooms!" Speaking of this, She also thought of Mrs. Lang who hired a carriage to attend the Netherfield ball a few days ago. Because everyone despised her shabby status, no one would talk to her. It was as if she saw her future self, and her chest burst into anger Stuffy, I just opened my mouth and panted like a fish.

"I'm about to die—by then you'll be left alone, and you'll be old girls one by one, and the hateful Mrs and Mrs Collins will taunt you to your face, and you won't know what to do, because you're all despised Poor girl... Oh my God, what should I do with this family, God wants people to live..."

"That's enough of Mom! Dad's all right, why are you cursing him like that! And don't scold Lizzie either. The Collinses were so annoying just now, and I think Lizzie did it for us."

Jane saw that her mother was getting more and more endless, and the youngest sisters turned pale with fright at her words, and couldn't help but speak, so as to stop her infinitely divergent huge brain holes.

Elizabeth didn't say a word, she had long since lost her eloquence, and now she just stood disheveled against the wall with her tail between her legs.If she dared to talk back, Mrs. Bennet might really faint when she got excited.

Now that she calmed down, she also felt that her behavior just now was too unladylike, and she would actually start a verbal fight with Collins...

I have endured it for so long, so how can I bear it any longer, maybe I will become pregnant——

Well, she admitted that she had a good time fighting with each other, but then no one said it, the earth is too dangerous, and it is impossible to live with just one mouth... But... the idiots have already cursed out, and she now Even if I want to chew up my words and swallow them back, it's too late...

to finger...

She blinked her eyes, and looked innocently at her mother who was scolding her nose as innocently as possible.

"I said, that's it!"

Mr. Bennett came in suddenly.

Here comes the savior!

Elizabeth hurriedly rubbed towards the door of the room little by little.

"My wife, you'd better wake up early. Even if there is nothing today, don't wishful thinking that Mr. Collins will take care of you after I die. Instead of expecting this, you might as well expect me to live a long life, which is better than you and a few Both daughters will live a long life!" He looked at Elizabeth who was walking outside, and raised one eyebrow, "You did a good job just now."

"And you, Lydia!"

Lydia covered her mouth and laughed.

Mrs. Bennet couldn't bear to cry: "Mr. Bennet, it is because you have been spoiling her that you let her be so lawless! You wait and see, in a few days, all of Meryton, oh, and all of Kent County Everyone will laugh at her rudeness behind her back! Which gentleman will dare to marry her in the future!"

"Any gentleman who is prejudiced against her because she tells the truth is not good enough for my daughter! So be it, my lady, and let the girls go round town with you, and buy what you want, I take care of you and you will soon forget the unpleasantness!"

Mr. Bennet turned away, and Elizabeth slipped out as quickly as she could.If she didn't leave, she would really be buried alive as a mummy by Mrs. Bennet's complaints and complaints.

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After "persuading" his wife, Mr. Bennett returned to his study.

Elizabeth hesitated at the door of his study, but decided to open the door and go in.

Just as she guessed, he was not immersed in his own world as usual: this time he neither read books or newspapers, nor studied anything he was interested in, but leaned back in his chair, staring at Ding Ding landed outside the window sill, with a hint of tiredness in his expression.

"Lizzie?"

Seeing his daughter poking his head at the door, he looked at her suspiciously.

No matter how cynical he usually behaves, he must feel uncomfortable when such a moth happens, right?

It's like a wound on the skin, usually covered with ointment, although everyone knows the truth below, but they always feel more comfortable psychologically.Now I have to take off the ointment, and the wound will be exposed in the sky, and I will inevitably feel a little disturbed when I see it.

Elizabeth really regretted her impulsiveness just now.

I couldn't bear it for a while, so what if I scolded the other party?It would be better to be like before, with everyone smiling and politely living in their own fantasy world—their family imagines that Mr. Collins will really show mercy in the future, and Mr. Collins imagines that he will be the world's first The most generous and selfless heir.

"Dad, I'm really sorry for making you sad. I should be more restrained."

She went up to Mr. Bennett and apologized sincerely to him.

Mr. Bennet raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Lizzie, I feel a little sorry. I regret that I may never have the opportunity to appreciate my cousin's outstanding rhetorical talent and witty words. When I am bored, I think I will miss it terribly."

Elizabeth couldn't help laughing.

"Father, why don't you and mother try to have another child? If there is a younger brother in our family, why should we be so angry with outsiders!"

she took the opportunity to ask.She and Jane had discussed this topic several times in private before.

Mr. Bennett seemed surprised, or maybe he felt a little embarrassed to discuss this issue with such an old daughter, so he smiled dryly and said vaguely: "Your mother and I are both old! If there is nothing else, you should still Go comfort your mother, she is so angry today..."

Elizabeth was unmoved, and simply said: "Dad, I don't think it is inconvenient to talk about this issue. I am serious. You are only 50 years old, and your mother is younger, just over 40. Since you can give birth to us five sisters, Why can't you continue to have a younger brother?"

Mr. Bennet scratched his hair in distress. Seeing that the second daughter refused to leave, he had no choice but to say: "Your mother and I naturally want to have an heir, but your mother has been unable to conceive since Lydia was born. Now Lydia is 16 years old, we naturally have no hope. Everything is God's will..."

Elizabeth wanted to ask further, but saw that he had already got up and stood in front of the globe, fiddled with the sphere, and then pointed and told her that this is England, this is the European continent, and this is the distant eastern world... Obviously he wanted to divert her Attention, they stopped cooperatively.

It is indeed inconvenient to ask too much from his father in this regard, and he may not be clear about Mrs. Bennet's affairs.Jane has a good relationship with her mother, why not ask Jane to inquire and see if there are any valuable clues——

After admiring the globe reflecting the most advanced geographical concept with her father, Elizabeth said goodbye to Mr. Bennett and left the study.

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That night, when Elizabeth was going to bed, Jane knocked on the door and entered, and the sisters tucked into a bed.

"How about it?"

Elizabeth asked a little nervously.

"Mom said there is still, it's just not sure."

Jane said.

Elizabeth exhaled.

If you haven't had menopause yet, it means there is hope!

After the two sisters continued to whisper for a while, Elizabeth realized something.

According to Jane, after Mrs. Bennet gave birth to Kitty, because she had given birth to four daughters in a row, after she found out that she was pregnant again, she was always in a state of anxiety and prayed every time she went to church.