Pride and Prejudice of Jane Eyre

"Have we met somewhere?" Jane Eyre asked.

Mr. Philip saluted: "That's right, Miss Eyre, we met at Sir Lucas's mansion, and my wife is Mrs. Bennet's sister."

"Oh! I remember! Mrs. Philip is very like Mrs. Bennet, and they are both very beautiful!"

"If she knows your compliments, she must be very happy!" Mr. Philip bowed slightly, "I'm sorry I can't stay long, I still have some private matters to attend to."

"Then I won't keep you. Good-bye, Philip. Please take care of me."

"Good-bye, Mr. Love." Mr. Philip took his leave with a solemn nod.

The groom brought the horse, Mr. Philip got on the horse, nodded to the ladies, then flicked the whip and left in the distance.Jane Eyre looked at his back and asked curiously, "Did he go to Langborn?"

John nodded. He looked at Jane Eyre carefully, and found that although her complexion was rosy and her skin was fair and delicate, there was an inexplicable sadness between her brows.

"Janet, do you have something on your mind?" John asked with concern, "I saw that you were not in a good mood after the dance. Is there something unpleasant? If you have any unresolved knots, you may as well tell me Tell me. We haven't talked for a long time!"

Jane Eyre looked at his worried eyes with mixed feelings in her heart.Georgiana thoughtfully found an excuse: "I'm a little hot from the sun, Jane, I'm going back to my room first!" She bowed to John, hugged Jane Eyre, and went upstairs alone.

"Let's go to the study and talk, John. Just like when we were in Madeira before, we haven't talked face to face for a long time after returning to England. There are too many things recently, and I really have a headache."

Jane Eyre decided to test John's tone—she was too confused about the future, and hoped that John's rich knowledge of the world could guide her.

Jane Eyre and John sat down opposite each other in the study, as they had done in Madeira, and even the heat was the same as it had been in the tropics a few months before, and the hot and humid air was disturbing.

Jane Eyre fumbled for the herbal tea in the cup, not knowing where to start.John thoughtfully found a topic for her: "Tell me about Mr. Darcy, Janet. I'm not that kind of reserved Englishman, and I believe you have a good idea. Tell me your plan."

"...I don't know how to define our relationship."

"Did he propose to you?"

"...No, no?" Jane Eyre hesitated, and she didn't know whether Mr. Darcy asked her in the garden if he could tell Georgiana about their relationship, whether it meant a marriage proposal.

"Ha! This kid! Now he's playing the 'ambiguous' game!" John snorted coldly, but there was no real anger in his tone, "He's putting the cart before the horse! Janet, let me tell you the truth , as early as in Madeira, he explained his thoughts to me."

Jane Eyre's eyes widened in disbelief.

"If he didn't promise like that in front of me, how could I let you get along day and night?"

John took a sip of tea and wanted to add some sugar in dissatisfaction. Jane Eyre came back to her senses in a daze, snatched the sugar bowl, frowned and said, "You can't eat sugar! Where did the sugar bowl come from? Tell me quickly, did you secretly go to the kitchen to get it!" John slapped his head guiltily.

"If I find out which servant wants to please you and give you the sugar bowl, I will fire him no matter what!" Jane Eyre said sternly, then, remembering John's previous words, she lowered her voice , hesitated: "What did Mr. Darcy tell you?"

John shrugged: "He naturally told me what he wanted - he wanted you to be the mistress of Pemberley Manor."

Jane Eyre clutched the armrest tightly.

"But he also has a lot of scruples. He counted down all the conditions that the hostess of Pemberley needs to have. Unfortunately, even if I selfishly think that my Janet can't be better, I have to admit that you are far from his standards. Far."

She felt bitter in her mouth.

"He articulated his pain, his contradictions. Even so, he decided to follow his heart, to you."

Jane Eyre looked down at her fingers, which were empty.

"He's willing to share his wealth, his affections and his family with you. To be honest - none of that moves me, darling."

Jane Eyre raised her eyes and looked at the smiling John.

"After I die—don't look at me like that, it's destined—my property is enough for you to live in peace and security, even if you buy a manor and hire servants, you can live a few lifetimes in luxury. I never cared about Mr. Darcy's money, I just hope you can get the most precious love and respect. However, what he said to me when he left the study moved me completely."

Her heart beat faster, as if she guessed what he meant.

"He told me that if you are obsessed with engraving your name on the book cover, you are you, not 'Mr. Bell' or 'Mrs. Darcy', just 'Jane Eyre'."

Jane Eyre covered her face, fully understanding Mr. Darcy's hesitation.He is waiting for the publication of her works, waiting for her to realize her ideal, and spend the rest of her life hand in hand with him without regret.

"Janet, don't blame me for being too frank, you have to take the initiative! There is nothing wrong with being reserved, but you also have to give Mr. Darcy some confidence. You are always too rational and calm, but forget that love is An irresistible feeling, and Mr Darcy looks forward to your confession."

"John." Jane Eyre called out his name, and asked the last question that bothered her, "Is it because I am your brother's only daughter, the only heir, or..."

"Janet, no one will trust and give unconditionally to someone for no reason, even if they are related by blood." John stood up, walked in front of Jane Eyre, touched her head, and said lovingly, "If you are arrogant and domineering , getting carried away, I might just give you some money to settle down. I don't know if I told you, but you still have a couple of cousins, but their mother broke with us - not a fond memory. It's just that I want to tell You, strictly speaking, are not the only blood relative I have left."

Jane Eyre was about to persuade, but was stopped by him: "I know what you are going to say, but I don't want to contact them unless it is absolutely necessary. Janet, your wisdom, bravery, and the fact that you saved me in Madeira are the only ones who can help you." It's the reason I'm nice to you—much more than just blood."

The messy knots in Jane's heart are all untied.She suddenly found it ridiculous that her worries and worries these days were all meaningless—even if Miss Jane Eyre was still alive, she might not be able to do better than her.What she has now is all earned by herself.

"Thank you, John." Jane Eyre got up and hugged him.

After coming out of John's study, Jane Eyre felt extremely relaxed and at ease. She couldn't wait to see Mr. Darcy and tell him what she wanted!

Humming a little song, she walked towards the kitchen, and when she passed through the promenade at the gate, she saw Lilith running here with her skirt excitedly outside the manor.Even the scorching sun in summer is not as bright as the smile on her face.

"Miss Jane! I have a letter from you! It's from Madeira!" Lilith ran across the threshold, waving the letter in her hand.It was rare for Jane Eyre to see her so excited. After taking the stack of letters in her hand, she found that there were letters not only for her, but also for John.They each had two letters, and Lilith whispered, "Mr. Briggs wrote me a letter too, which I've kept."

Jane Eyre looked at her flushed face and wanted to say something, but she swallowed it.

"You go and give John's letter to him, he is in the study." Jane Eyre ordered.Seeing her go upstairs, Jane Eyre walked to the door, saw that the sun was shining outside, and there was a green shade on the steps in front of the door, so she lifted up her skirt and sat down on the steps.

Jane Eyre received a total of two letters, one was signed by Mr. Briggs, and the other was——Mr. Baudouin from France!

Jane Eyre opened Mr. Baudouin's letter excitedly, and glanced over it, ignoring those complicated greetings.Mr. Baudouin received her complete manuscript and was very satisfied. He affirmed the publication value of this book, but he had an unconventional idea-he intends to hold a literary salon in Paris, France, and invite Jane Eyre to participate. The machine made famous and introduced Jane Eyre to the most powerful women in Paris!

At the salon, Mr. Baudouin will invite many famous French opera singers, noble ladies and even Mrs. Eugenie Grandet, the richest man in Saumur, France. She is a great philanthropist and manages her business very well. She is very popular among women, and even many men admire her abilities.

Jane Eyre was stunned!Never thought that there is Miss Grandet in this world!But according to Mr. Baudouin's description, this is not as weak as Miss Grandet in her impression.

Jane Eyre decided to go to France, not only for her sake, but also to meet Miss Grandet.She had an intuition that there must be something wrong with it.

Jane Eyre put down the letter and was about to open another letter when she heard the sound of horseshoes in the distance.She stood up excitedly, and sure enough, she saw two gentlemen coming back on horseback in the distance.She was about to go up to meet her when she heard Miss Bingley shout excitedly from the window above her head: "Mr. Darcy! Brother!"

Jane Eyre paused, watching Mr. Darcy riding towards her, his long clothes billowing in the wind, indescribably chic and handsome.He dismounted in front of the manor soon, Wayne went up to hold the horse, Mr. Darcy threw the whip to him, and strode towards his girl.

Jane Eyre did not curtsy to him this time, but went up to meet him, stood on tiptoe, and put her hands on his shoulders.Mr. Darcy's eyes widened. Surprised by surprise, he finally came back to his senses, lowered his head, and kissed her face to face.

Miss Bingley ran down the stairs, seeing the scene in front of her, her joyful and enthusiastic smile froze.

Mr. Bingley dismounted from his horse behind Mr. Darcy, and he looked very happy, and it seemed that Mrs. Bennet's enthusiasm had taken advantage of him.He was full of spring breeze, with a silly look of falling in love.

Jane Eyre looked at Mr. Darcy's lukewarm expression, and felt strange. Given Mr. Darcy's prejudice against the Bennet family and his malice towards Lydia, did he not throw cold water on his friend?

"You seem to be very popular with the Bennets, Mr. Bingley, may I say 'Congratulations'?"

"No, no, no, no! Miss Eyre!" Mr. Bingley blushed and said embarrassedly, "I haven't... reached that point yet! Miss Bennet hasn't accepted..." Immediately, his expression became extremely longing again , Jane Eyre smiled knowingly.

Miss Bingley's countenance grew worse.

"You must be hungry. The kitchen has prepared a light meal. I'll ask them to deliver it to your room." Jane Eyre was going to the kitchen, but found that her fingers were hooked by Mr. Darcy.

Mr. Darcy stood beside her without changing his face: "I will accompany you."

Mr. Bingley looked overwhelmed.

Jane Eyre smiled slightly, and saw that Mr. Darcy completely ignored his friend's teasing, put his arms around her waist, and whispered to her: "I have something I want to share with you, and you will be surprised!"

"Just so I have something to tell you, Mr. Darcy."

The author has something to say: There are a lot of foreshadowings in this chapter, Kangkang, everyone can guess how many ducks~

Suddenly remembered, I almost never asked for an author's income QWQ asked for a favorite author, the double-digit author's income is too bleak