Countess of Pride and Prejudice

Of course not, Earl Max and Philip took their seats in turn.This is the first time that Georgiana is sitting in the host's position to entertain guests, not only that, but her sweetheart is also beside her.Georgiana kept reminding herself to smile softly, not to forget etiquette, and not to show a nervous look.

Even so, Georgiana seldom provoked the topic, and the dinner table was silent for a while.When Earl Max took the wine glass, he said to Georgiana under the cover of the wine glass: "Georgianna, relax a bit, you have actually done a good job."

Yeah?Georgiana looked at her cousin, and Earl Max smiled encouragingly at her.Relax, relax, remember to relax, Georgiana told herself, and then spoke to Philip: "I heard that Thornfield also has beautiful scenery?"

"Compared with the beauty of Pemberley Manor, Thornfield is far inferior." Philip replied politely.After this first step, the rest is very simple. Talk about the scenery of various places, and Earl Max also joined the conversation. At this time, Charlotte is just watching from the sidelines, even though she has been to many places they say She can't reveal that she knows this, but pretends to be yearning and admiring.It was enough to take care of little William once in a while and explain to him softly the names of places they mentioned.

Charlotte's expression fell into Earl Max's eyes, and Earl Max raised his eyebrows slightly, wondering if he was too eager, maybe, he should be more gentle.

"I hope you will be in a good mood these few days in Pemberley." At the end of the dinner, Georgiana felt that she had done really well, much better than expected.So Georgiana said to Philip, smiling.

"Thank you, Miss Darcy." Philip was still polite. When he put down the knife and fork, he saw the gentle smile on Georgiana's face. Philip couldn't help but blinked. It turned out that Miss Darcy was indeed as beautiful as the legend said.

Out of politeness, however, Philip did not let his eyes rest long on Georgiana's face.But in this case, wouldn't it be too cold?Philip thought, and then said: "Pemberley is even more beautiful because of your hospitality."

It seems that my master has done a good job. Although Philip's praise was more out of politeness, Georgiana was still very happy: "Thank you, Mr. Rochester, it seems that when my brother comes back, he won't complain about me. gone."

"Of course not, Georgiana, Fitzwilliam will still be very happy. Don't you think so, Mrs. Collins?" Earl Max's sudden question almost frightened Charlotte, but Charlotte still smiled and said: "Yes, it's very gratifying to watch generations grow up."

"Mrs. Collins, you make me feel at a loss when you say that." Georgiana was very happy to be able to talk to people so freely, not with restraint.The dinner ended in a happy atmosphere.

After leaving the dining room, everyone moved to the living room. Georgiana and Caroline sang a few songs in turn. After Little William returned to his bedroom to sleep, he set up a card table to play cards.This time, Charlotte and Earl Max once again turned against each other. Looking at Charlotte in front of him, Earl Max smiled and said, "Mrs. Collins, I hope I will have some good luck this time."

Charlotte tried hard to hear the dissatisfaction in Earl Max's words, but even though Charlotte pricked up her ears, she couldn't hear the dissatisfaction in Earl Max's words.So Charlotte smiled and said: "Then, count, you will have good luck to-night."

Caroline had left and went upstairs to write to Ivan, and Georgiana and Philip became opposite parties.Georgiana couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and her hands were shaking when shuffling the cards.Earl Max smiled and said, "Georgianna, you don't have to worry about losing your pocket money."

Georgiana took a deep breath and tried to keep the smile on her face sweet: "Then, thanks for your kind words, Earl."

"Of course, Georgiana, we're going to win the two gentlemen's money together, don't you think?" Charlotte said to Georgiana with a smile, Georgiana also smiled, and Earl Max shook his head: "Mrs. Collins, you I seem to have forgotten that your opponent is me, not Georgiana."

"So, do we need to change?" Charlotte was about to get up while talking.

No, no, Georgiana hurriedly stopped. If it was changed, then Philip would sit on Georgiana's upper hand. At such a close distance, Georgiana would rather Philip sit opposite her and look at him than hear his breathing. in the ear.

After talking and joking a few more words, the game officially started. This time Charlotte didn't intend to be like last night, so Earl Max didn't lose too badly.Philip was not particularly good at this kind of pastime. When the game ended, Georgiana and Philip lost.

"It seems that Georgiana was implicated by you this time." Earl Max deliberately counted coins there, Philip looked at Georgiana, and said to Georgiana solemnly: "Sorry, Miss Darcy, I am not good at playing cards .”

"No, no, Mr. Rochester, I think you don't need to be sorry, and the Earl is just joking." Georgiana blushed again for some reason, so she went to the window and opened it herself, Let the wind blow into the house.After doing all this, Georgiana looked at the shocked crowd: "I think it's a little too hot, we shouldn't stay in this small living room, but go to the big living room next to it."

As soon as the words were finished, a gust of wind blew out the candles, and the room immediately fell into darkness.Georgiana hurriedly called the maid to come in and light the candles. Earl Max had already whispered in Charlotte's ear: "Mrs. Collins, I think we should leave the room at this time."

What does it mean?Charlotte looked at Earl Max. Earl Max had stood up lightly and led Charlotte out of the living room from the other side.

After walking a short distance outside the house, Charlotte made sure that no one in the house could hear the voice before she looked at Earl Max: "Count, what do you mean by your actions just now?"

"Mrs. Collins, you are so smart, don't you see it?" Earl Max asked back.

Charlotte frowned slightly: "So, are you creating an opportunity for your good friend?"

"No, perhaps it should be said that it is to create opportunities for my cousin." Earl Max admitted without hesitation.This made Charlotte frown again: "Count, you see, you are starting to be self-righteous again."

"Don't rush to accuse me, Mrs. Collins, you know, Georgiana loves Philip, but both she and Philip are very shy and not active. Therefore, it needs to be properly promoted. After all, if it succeeds, Philip and I can be relatives again."

"Are you for your friend and cousin, or for..."

Charlotte's words were interrupted by Earl Max: "No, Mrs. Collins, don't be too hasty to draw such a conclusion. You know, with my character, no matter how much Philip admires you, but I'm in love with you, then , I won't care about how many suitors you have."

At this moment, Earl Max showed his aggressive side again, which made Charlotte take a step back. Earl Max felt that his words were not quite right, but he still explained: "Mrs. Collins, maybe I have offended you again." Yes. But for a person like you, who wraps his heart tightly, there is no other way to go except to take the initiative."

"It sounds like you know my tone well?" asked Charlotte doubtfully.

Earl Max smiled again: "Mrs. Collins, if you think knowing you is a kind of blasphemy, then I would rather not know you."

"Count, you are so cunning." Charlotte saw the candles in the living room lit up again, opened the door and walked in.Earl Max watched Charlotte's back disappear in front of his eyes, a smile appeared on his lips, and he walked slowly, which didn't seem like a bad idea.

When the candle was blown out by the wind, Georgiana called the maid to light the candle and returned to the living room, her eyes had already begun to get used to the darkness, and she could see that Charlotte and Earl Max were not in the room, only Philip was sitting there.In other words, at this time, there were only the two of them in the room. This realization made Georgiana's face even more red, but as the host, she could not leave the room at this time.

So Georgiana could only ask Philip, "Where are Mrs. Collins and the Earl?"

"They went out through another door. I think they might want to get out for some air." Philip answered very quickly.

"Sorry, Mr. Rochester, I mean, why don't you go out together?" Maybe in the darkness, knowing that Philip couldn't see his blushing, Georgiana could try to ask what she wanted to ask.

"There are some things that are better between two people." After Philip replied, the room fell into silence again. Why hasn't the maid brought the candles yet? Georgiana thought anxiously, but it seemed more ambiguous not to speak, so Georgiana asked again: "Excuse me, but you loved Mrs. Collins?"

"Not everything I like will be owned by me." This time Philip's words were thoughtful.

This sentence resonated with Georgiana: "Yes, it's like liking someone, but you may not be able to get him."

"He?" Philip raised his eyebrows involuntarily: "Miss Darcy, you are so young, beautiful and rich, and so well-bred, who wouldn't fall in love with you?"

Georgiana wrung her hands unconsciously: "Young, beautiful, rich and educated are not a necessary condition for love."