Pride and Prejudice of Jane Eyre

Chapter 75 Netherfield Garden

In the next few days, Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy and John were always invited to go hunting with the gentlemen of Longbourne and Meryton. John intended to buy some more land here and collect some rent and produce for Netherfield. For the garden's expenses, I plan to find out about the production and planting situation here through common activities and visits to the neighbors.The friendship of men always springs from common interests, and John is now a good friend of Mr. Bennet of Longborn.

"Mr. Bennet has a natural sense of humor. He always casually cracks some cold jokes. A typical British gentleman!" John laughed, obviously liking such people.

"I thought you would because of Miss Lydia's faux pas..."

"Oh! Janet, am I such a small-hearted person? He has five daughters, and naturally it is difficult to attend to the education of each child. Mrs. Bennet is famous for doting on her little daughter, I think Mr. Bennet is also very helpless."

John is very fortunate and disappointed. He has not participated in Janet's growth, but he has gained such a caring and sensible daughter. One can imagine how much she has suffered!

Jane Eyre always chats with Georgiana and Miss Bingley in the living room during the day.At first, Miss Bingley used to put on airs, and looked down on a little girl like Georgiana. She always sat in front of the upright piano with a book in her hands, and listened to herself, turning around occasionally to show off. Playing difficult virtuoso pieces.

Neither Jane Eyre nor Georgiana wanted to please her. After several failed invitations, they sat on the sofa and discussed literature and creation.Miss Bingley listened to their conversation with disdain in her heart.

'snort!Do women still want to be writers? ’ she thought with a cold snort.

She finally got up from the piano bench and walked to Jane Eyre and Georgiana who were writing and drawing together.

Jane Eyre was listing the timeline of the plot on the paper, when she suddenly felt that the sunlight was blocked and there was a shadow on the paper, she asked, "Miss Bingley? Do you have anything to do with me?"

"Yes, Miss Eyre, I have something to tell you—my brother and I intend to say goodbye the day after tomorrow. We have disturbed Netherfield for too long."

"Is it because we didn't entertain well enough?" Jane Eyre asked, "Let's stay a little longer. I think Mr. Bingley also enjoys the dance here."

"Miss Eyre, I appreciate your kindness, but we've been away for too long! I'm really sorry to bother you." Miss Bingley insisted on leaving, and she turned to Georgiana, "What do you think? Georgiana, You must be homesick too, right?"

"No! My home is where my brother is!" retorted Georgiana, winking at Jane Eyre playfully, "I don't think my brother would like to go back to Pemberley so alone now!"

Jane Eyre coughed lightly, ignored Georgiana's teasing, and said to Miss Bingley: "If you insist, of course you can—as long as Mr. Bingley also has the willingness."

Miss Bingley wanted to say something more, but swallowed it back.Mr. Bingley naturally missed Miss Bennet in his heart, and anyone with a discerning eye knew that he already had a deep affection for her.Miss Bingley looked down on Bennet, who was a small family, but her brother was too gentle, any lady with ideas would eat him to death!What's more, I will have to live under my sister-in-law in the future!

At this time, the sound of horseshoes and gentlemen's conversation came from the door.

"They're back!" Jane Eyre put down her pen and walked towards the door. As soon as she reached the living room door, the door was opened.Mr. Darcy was wearing a coat in his hand, his whole body was exuding heat, and his fair face was also reddened by the sun, "Oh my God! The sun is so poisonous today, why are you all so tanned!"

John took the handkerchief Lilith handed over, and wiped his forehead vigorously: "Who says it's not! It's rare to have such a hot summer in Britain."

Miss Bingley wiped her brother anxiously.Jane Eyre also pulled out the veil, trying to wipe off the sweat from Mr. Darcy's forehead, but he grabbed his wrist, but saw that his eyes were hotter than the heat all over his body.

"Go back to your room and take a shower! Lilith, let the servants bring some water up!" Jane Eyre ordered, turning her eyes away.

John strode into the living room, drank a cup of herbal tea, and then thought of something, and took out an invitation letter from his arms: "Mr. Bennet invited us to Miss Bennet's coming-of-age ball! The night after tomorrow!"

Jane Eyre exclaimed, and looked at Miss Bingley, and sure enough, her face froze instantly.Her plan is undoubtedly in vain!On the other hand, Mr. Bingley was full of joy and longing, and he also took out an exquisitely crafted invitation card from his arms.

"It seems that you are bound to take Miss Bennet's first dance, Mr. Bingley."

When Jane Eyre learned that Mrs. Bennet had invited the red uniforms and college students, she was sure that this was a tough battle.Wickham is bound to be at the ball and sure to be the center of attention.However, Lydia experienced rebirth as expected, what would she do to him?

Will she still fall in love with him?Or will you hate him?

If Wickham saw himself and Mr. Darcy at the ball, he must have been shocked and frightened!But Jane Eyre didn't want to be exposed in front of everyone, they had an old friend with such a disgusting character.And according to the plot of the original book, his "pretty and pitiful" disguise will definitely ruin Mr. Darcy's reputation!

——Although Mr. Darcy doesn't care about this, he only cares about the people around him.

No matter how worried Jane Eyre was, it was impossible for her not to go to Bennet's house and put everything out of her control.

This day soon came, and Lilith started to iron her dress very early. Looking at her calm and steady movements, Jane Eyre thought of the fragile and desperate Lilith more than half a year ago.

Jane Eyre sat in front of the mirror, facing the magnificent sunset, and Lilith put on light makeup for her with the magnificent natural light.Although at the ball at night, the ladies will compete for beauty, but Jane Eyre does not want to take the honor of the birthday star - besides, her future has already been booked.Lilith insisted on giving her fine curls, but Jane Eyre couldn't refuse, so she had to let her toss.

"Lilith." Jane Eyre looked at her reflection in the mirror, her expression was focused, her face faded from the coquettishness of the past, and her face turned to the sky, but she was extraordinarily quiet and stable.Lilith also looked at her from the mirror, and her hands kept moving: "What's wrong? Miss Jane."

Jane Eyre hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I think you have the right to know about this - Wickham has also received an invitation letter for tonight's dance."

Lilith's hand froze, but she quickly came back to her senses: "Miss Jane, this person has nothing to do with me." She continued to wrap Jane Eyre's hair around the iron, "Whether he is poor or rich, he is prosperous." I don't care if I'm still lonely. It's just that I can't help worrying that there will still be naive young ladies who will be deceived."

Jane Eyre wanted to nod, but her hair was already entangled. She snorted coldly: "If he still does that kind of thing, I won't sit idly by. The girls in Langborn are very good and should not be deceived by him. .” Not necessarily Lydia!

Lilith nodded silently, pulled out the soldering iron, put away all the tools, and quietly hid her burnt fingertips.

Jane Eyre stood up and spread out the fluffy dark blue skirt with the help of Lilith.Lilith opened the door, but saw that Mr. Darcy had already changed into a dress and was waiting by the window in the corridor.

As soon as Mr. Darcy saw the door of his sweetheart open, he went up to meet him. "Honey, no one will be more beautiful than you tonight." He praised sincerely, bent down and kissed her in salute.

"My dear, you must be the most conspicuous gentleman at the ball."

"But, I only belong to you."

The manor of the Bennet family was completely different from what Jane Eyre had seen last time. They refurbished the living room into a huge dance floor. Although it seemed a bit crowded compared with the ballroom in Netherfield Gardens, it was enough for an adult banquet. —They don't dance all night long.

The five Bennet ladies once again appeared in front of the crowd together.Jane and Elizabeth were older, and they both took on the task of entertaining guests. The other three young Miss Bennet stood by their mother, obediently followed Mrs. Bennet and saluted the ladies.Jane Eyre looked at them and had to admit that as long as Lydia didn't "go crazy", she and her sisters were still very likable.

When Elizabeth saw the crowd in Netherfield, she whispered something in Jane's ear, and Jane's complexion immediately flushed. The two of them carried their skirts, walked through the crowd, and curtseyed in front of them.

"Happy birthday to you, Miss Bennet! You...you are so beautiful tonight!" Mr. Bingley took a step forward and presented delicate roses and gifts. Miss is better.

Jane Eyre looked at the couple in front of her with a smile, and was about to speak when Mr. Darcy held her hand.Mr. Darcy couldn't stand his friend's stupid look, and led Jane Eyre along the wall, and finally stood by the corner window.

"I found that we always hide by the window at parties!" Jane Eyre tiptoed and whispered in his ear, "Do you remember the first time we met? At Thornfield..."

"You are like an elf, hiding behind the curtain." Mr. Darcy also smiled, and he recalled, "When I saw someone behind the curtain, my first reaction was not to drive you away, but to think—this How can the girl's eyes be so bright!"

"Mr. Darcy, don't try to please me and tell lies, don't you remember the scene at that time? You are extremely indifferent!"

"'Sir, if you don't want to be found out, please step aside.' My dear, you are very indifferent!" Mr. Darcy retorted, putting his arm around her shoulders, "if you say this to me now , I must hug you and kiss you."

Jane Eyre was speechless, and stretched out her hand to pinch his mouth again.She was about to speak when she heard a noise coming from the door. The sounds of young people playing and teasing each other reached everyone in the living room. After the ladies and ladies looked at each other, they turned their eyes to the door.

The young man at the head was handsome and personable, and he complimented Mrs. Bennet and the Miss Bennets on their beauty with a pleasant voice and elegant tones.Not only that, he also praised the friendliness of the guests, and after a while, almost everyone was impressed by his long-sleeved dancing.

"Oh! Wickham! I didn't expect to see you here!" Mr. Bingley escaped from the siege of the ladies and was surprised to find his old man.

"Mr. Bingley!" A panic flashed in Wickham's eyes, "You are in Longbourn! What a coincidence, I haven't seen you for a long time! Are you... on vacation?"

Mr. Bingley laughed loudly. He straightened his clothes and shook hands with Wickham: "Haha! Yes! Darcy and I are both staying at Netherfield—oh, by the way, where is Darcy? West?"

Jane Eyre and Mr. Darcy looked at each other silently, and walked out from behind the curtain side by side.

"Bentley, we're here."

When Wickham saw the person coming, he was stunned. He stammered and saluted Mr. Darcy: "Oh! Da...Mr. Darcy! Long time...no see!"

Immediately, he widened his eyes in surprise, as if he couldn't believe that the woman with exquisite makeup and gorgeous dress beside Mr. Darcy turned out to be the tutor of Thornfield, Jane Eyre! "Miss Eyre? Are you here too?"

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