Pride and Prejudice of Jane Eyre

Sir Lucas was worthy of meeting the king. He quickly adjusted his expression, maintained a courteous smile, and saluted Jane Eyre as a gentleman.Mr. Bennet also restrained his mind immediately, followed behind the three of them, and walked towards the restaurant.

Sir Lucas was no less disappointed than himself, and Mr. Bennet knew this, and having a troubled brother made him feel much better.The eldest daughter of the Lucas family, Charlotte, is 21 years old. It's a good time to officially choose a husband--unfortunately, she doesn't have good capital.There are also several children in the Lucas family. As the eldest sister, her dowry is very limited, not to mention that her appearance is quite ordinary (to put it bluntly, even Miss Eyre is inferior), not to mention the charming five in the Bennet family. daughter.

Sir Lucas and Mrs. Lucas are worried about this-after the eldest daughter of the Bennet family officially enters the society, the chances of their Charlotte family are even smaller!

When they came to the door for the first time, the two gentlemen were very curious about the long-closed Nierbai Garden.The manor is exquisite and compact from the inside to the end, and even any decoration can be seen to be of great value.Both guests were eye-opening. At the end of the aisle, on the finely carved solid wood cabinet is a gold-plated chiming clock, and above it is a Spanish tapestry full of exotic styles.The ground is covered with thick woven carpets, and even if you walk in the boots, you can't make a loud noise.

The maids cleaned up the corridor in an orderly manner. Some carefully cleaned the silver-plated sconces on the wall, and some wiped the printed wallpaper. After seeing the master and guests, they briefly saluted and returned to their posts.Sir Lucas and Mr. Bennet looked at each other thoughtfully, and both could see the surprise and envy in each other's eyes.

Not all squire families could afford to employ so many servants, not to mention that they were obviously well-trained and not casual labor hired from the countryside at random.

Lilith had been waiting at the door of the restaurant for a long time. After seeing the host and guests appear, she curtseyed and opened the door of the restaurant.When the two gentlemen passed by Lilith, they were both shocked by her appearance and couldn't speak, they couldn't help but look sideways.Lilith's head lowered.

At this time, Mr. Darcy also strode in from the outside, and his appearance made the eyes of the two squires light up.

"This is my friend, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy." John introduced, and beckoned them to sit down.Jane Eyre led them to sit on both sides of John. Mr. Darcy opened the seat next to Mr. Bennet for Jane Eyre, and sat down opposite her.

"Mr. Darcy? I'm familiar with this surname." Sir Lucas turned to look at the young man beside him, and then exchanged glances with Mr. Bennet.

"I'm from Derbyshire," replied Mr. Darcy simply.

Jane Eyre saw that he didn't want to talk about his own affairs with others, so she changed the topic, "Today's main course is French stew. I hope you all like it. This is our chef's specialty."

"I'm looking forward to it!" Sir Lucas looked very happy.But Mr. Bennet was not interested. He had always disapproved of this kind of French stuff that nobles admired.He didn't become interested until the generous portion of goulash was served.

"Since it was built, the Netherpei Garden has been occasionally rented out to nobles from London for vacation. This time it was sold, and people in both Longborn and Meryton are very curious about its new owner!" Lu said. After Sir Cass tasted the beef, he spoke to John.

Knowing that he was joking about his background, John explained, "Don't look at my dark and red skin, but I'm an Englishman! When I was young, I went across the ocean to Madeira Islands. At this age, except for some negligible family property, there is only such a daughter!"

"Oh! Excuse me, Mrs. Love...?"

"Ah, it's not what you think. Jane is my adopted daughter and my niece. She is my brother's only child—of course, I treat her as my own." John smiled openly, and Lucas After a few flattering words, Jazz didn't ask any more questions.

"My eldest daughter is also called Jane," said Mr. Bennet abruptly.

Jane Eyre looked at him, smiled and said, "Really? Maybe we can be friends! I just came here, and I don't know much about the customs here. If you want, I would like to invite your daughter Come to Nierpei Garden as a guest!"

"Bennet has more than one daughter! He has five beautiful daughters, all of whom are the pride of Longbourn." Mr. Lucas took Jane Eyre's words, with an imperceptible schadenfreude in his tone.

"They are the apple of my eye!" Mr. Bennet smiled, he was used to "teasing" like this, "if you like, Miss Eyre, I will tell them the good news."

Jane Eyre nodded in satisfaction, she was very curious about Bennet's five golden flowers! "I will write a letter later, please be sure to bring it to Mrs. Bennet and the ladies! Oh, by the way, Sir Lucas, do you have a daughter too?"

"Yes, my eldest daughter is called Charlotte. She is about the same age as you, and she must be able to talk!"

Jane Eyre nodded and promised to write an invitation letter to her.Sir Lucas was very happy. Even if the heir to Nigerbai Garden was a young lady, she would definitely need to socialize. If Charlotte became friends with her, why worry about not being able to meet young people with superior conditions?

John sees that Jane Eyre has successfully found a new potential friend for himself, and half of the big stone in his heart is put down.He has been very worried that Jane Eyre will guard him as an old man, what will happen if he has no friends!Well now, Jane will know at least six young ladies!

John began chatting with Sir Lucas and Mr Bennet in relief.He traveled all over the world and was very good at explaining to people. He quickly found out the situation in Longbourne and Meryton. Sir Lucas also had his own little thoughts in his heart, and he knew everything.Although Mr. Bennet is not interested in talking about the situation in the village, he is full of curiosity about John's magnificent island experience in the first half of his life.

"When I was young, I also wanted to travel across the ocean to study in Haiti, but unfortunately I inherited the family business early, so I had to stay in Longborn!" He sighed.

"Your family is so happy, no kind of wealth can buy it," John comforted.

"Mr. Eyre, you think Mr. Bennet is complaining, but he's showing off!" Sir Lucas made a little joke.

When lunch was over, both squires were ready to take their leave.They accepted Mr. Ai's request to help invite guests for the dance party that will be held in Nierpei Garden next week.They both saw at table that the taciturn Mr. Darcy was not interested in Longbourn and Meryton, and that his occasional conversations were due to Miss Jane Eyre.And Mr. John Love's attitude towards him is also very trusting.

"Bennet, this is really a return for nothing!" Sir Lucas sighed when he bid farewell to Mr. Bennet at the intersection.

When Mr. Bennet returned to Longbourn, the house was in a state of disarray.Lydia, who fell and fainted from the fence, made Mrs. Bennet's old friends visit again and again, and the "bad news" he brought back made her completely faint-this time without even the smelling salts used.In the evening, Longborn's carriage drove quickly from the town, bringing the doctor who was in a state of distress.

Mr. Bennet sighed, deeply feeling that Mrs.'s old friend was coming to visit him too.

Not to mention the turmoil in Longborn, Nierpei Garden is also immersed in the melancholy of parting.

"Well, I can understand. You have returned to England, and you must go to London to visit Georgiana." Jane Eyre was a little discouraged.She was sitting on a bench in the garden, holding a notebook in her hand, but it was like a ghostly talisman, indicating that the owner was upset.

Mr. Darcy sighed helplessly. They had been together on the boat day and night for a month. He knew that Jane Eyre's feelings for him were not superficial, but her rationality and calmness always made it difficult for her to show strong feelings, which made him Sometimes some doubts.Now her reluctance to give up was only when she left that she truly felt her love.

"We'll see each other soon, and Georgiana must want to see you too. I'll fetch her, and I'll come to Nijpei—if you're welcome."

"You must be welcome!" Jane Eyre's eyes lit up, and she added, "And Adele! If she hasn't returned to Thornfield and is willing to come as a guest!"

"Janet, my dear." Mr. Darcy hesitated. He knelt down in front of Jane Eyre on one knee, held Jane Eyre's shoulders with both hands, and looked at each other. "Would you like to tell George about us Anna?" He wanted to share his happiness with his only relative.

The hint in this sentence made Jane Eyre's face turn red all of a sudden.

She understands what Mr. Darcy means, and also understands that in this era and in this country, lovers always become fiancés soon after confirming their relationship, but such a speed is somewhat unacceptable to her as a modern person.This is by no means hypocritical, or taking Joe. After getting along for a month, she doesn't doubt Mr. Darcy's feelings. She just...is not ready yet.

However, the impulse made her nod her head.

Mr. Darcy's beautiful gray-blue eyes suddenly became transparent.

"I..." Jane Eyre hesitated to speak, but in the end she spoke her mind through his encouraging eyes, "I don't have much experience—"

"--Of course."

"...Maybe it's not fair to you, but even I am doubting myself. Mr. Darcy, my sensibility tells me that I love you." When it comes to the word "love", Jane Eyre can't help gently Trembling, "It's just that the other half of my soul, which is rational and indifferent, beats me all the time, telling me not to compromise with you so quickly, but with my own heart—I dare not bet."

"My dear." When Mr. Darcy heard the word "love", he couldn't hide his excitement. It was the first time she said the word clearly, but he was a little at a loss.With a hoarse voice, Mr. Darcy looked into her eyes seriously, and said firmly, "It's my fault for making you uneasy. Although I don't know what your worries are, I will try my best to let you understand me." my sincerity and my determination."

Jane Eyre looked at his handsome face, which was dyed bright orange-red under the sunlight, and the deep eye sockets were extraordinarily deep under the shadow of long eyelashes.In her heart, happiness and suffering coexist.

That worry, named "Elizabeth Bennet."She was looking forward to meeting her, but also afraid.

The author has something to say: it’s the end of the month, and the nutrient solution is about to expire... (crazy hint)