Miss Elizabeth Goldfinger Bennet

Chapter 6

When Elizabeth went downstairs again, she was told that Jane had been invited by Miss Bingley to visit Netherfield on horseback.Elizabeth knew what Mrs. Bennet was thinking when she saw the weather that was about to rain.It's just that such a mindless decision made Elizabeth very worried about her sister, but she could only secretly pray that Jane was safe.

The next day, Elizabeth really received the news that Jane was seriously ill.Although Elizabeth hated the mud outside, she was worried about her sister and decided to rush to Netherfield immediately.Happily, Elizabeth could go by carriage.

Elizabeth soon arrived at Netherfield, handed the sable cloak to the maid, and she was led into the dining-room, where the whole family was there except Jane.As soon as she walked in the door, everyone in the audience was amazed.Elizabeth is wearing a purple dress with a tall figure, and you can see the dark lines on the dress when she walks around. The noble and mysterious color purple is very suitable for her. The red lady's wallet in her hand is the latest fashion in London.Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley wondered what was going on in their minds, but it was certain that they could not have such purses.

"I'm very sorry to take the liberty to come to visit, but our family is very anxious to hear the news of Jane's illness, may I see my sister?" Elizabeth gracefully bowed to the host and apologized.Anyway, she did arrive very suddenly.

"Of course, Miss Elizabeth, please. Miss Jane will be very happy to see you." Mr. Bingley entertained Elizabeth very attentively, as if Jane would be fine just seeing her.This made Elizabeth's image of Mr. Bingley much better. Mr. Bingley never imagined how much he would get in return for his performance today.At least Elizabeth's support is of great benefit to his marriage.

Mr. Darcy, in his usual manner, said little, and Mr. Horst was quite silent.Mr. Darcy's mind was agitated by two emotions: on the one hand, the joy at her presence at Netherfield, and the knowledge that Darcy had not seen Elizabeth Deadwood since the first ball. Busy Miss Bennet, but he didn't know why he kept thinking about her ride and her indifference at the ball, and wondered if she was worth the journey alone for so little.As for Mr. Horst, all he wanted was breakfast.

Elizabeth came to Jane's room, and Jane was very happy to see her. It turned out that she didn't want to make her family anxious, so the letter didn't say that she was extremely looking forward to having a relative come to see her.She had not the strength to speak much, and therefore, when Miss Bingley went away, and the sisters were left with her, she only said that they had treated her so well that she was very grateful--except that Apart from words, there is no more to say.Elizabeth knew her sister's character, but she didn't think Bingley and the others would treat Jane badly.So she checked Jane a little and fed her some cold medicine to make her sweat well.Jane completely listened to her sister's advice, and Elizabeth had done so over the years.Although Elizabeth never said whether she was good at medicine or not, everyone in the family thought that Elizabeth was good at it, because the medicine she gave them was much better than what the doctor prescribed.Elizabeth sat on the side of the bed, carefully guarding her sister.During the period, only the two hostesses sat and chatted softly, and the men seemed to have something to go to town.

It was about time to leave, and Elizabeth got up to say goodbye to Miss Bingley and Mrs. Horst.Elizabeth saluted and thanked the ladies, "Thank you for taking care of my sister, I am really grateful, it is getting late, I think I have to say goodbye."

"Licky, can you stay?"

Jane grabbed the corner of the quilt and looked at her pitifully. If she was the eldest sister, she would not show such a helpless and coquettish appearance on weekdays.But now because of illness, people are becoming more and more delicate.

Embarrassment flashed across Miss Bingley's expression, she smiled with the corners of her mouth pulled, and quickly changed her words.

"In this way, Elizabeth will stay in the humble house for a few more days."

"I can't thank you enough, Miss Bingley, thank you very much." Elizabeth was also worried about leaving Jane alone.

They sent servants to Longbourn to bring back some clothes, Jane's clothes were no longer available.

Miss Bingley was indeed a bit stuck, and she already regretted inviting Miss Bennet to her house as a guest.She never thought that things would turn out like this.Not only lingering on the sick bed, but also attracted his own rival in love.Yes, she liked Darcy, and love can make a woman very sensitive.Although Elizabeth and Darcy have not met a few times, Miss Bingley felt that there was something wrong with Mr. Darcy since she first met Elizabeth when she first came to Longbourn. After coming here, she heard from the people here that Elizabeth really Very worrying.Every time Mr. Darcy heard the difference about Miss Elizabeth, she was at a loss. This was unacceptable to her. She slandered the Bennet family by all means, but she couldn't find out more from Darcy.

Now, she has to host her rival in Netherfield for a few more days, which will undoubtedly increase the time Darcy and Elizabeth spend together.However, even in such a situation that bothers her, all she can think of is to slander and increase her charm with a sharp mouth.It has to be said that she is still a lady who has lived in a boudoir for a long time, confident that she can rely on her own strength to win Darcy's love.

It was about time for dinner, and Elizabeth was invited to go downstairs to have dinner with everyone.Elizabeth smiled and accepted everyone's greetings about Jane's condition. Although there was no news of improvement in return for everyone's concern, Elizabeth felt very relieved and affirmed by Mr. Bingley's enthusiasm.Mr. Bingley's admiration for Jane is undoubted, and perhaps she can remind Jane to show her emotions more.

Miss Bingley and Mrs. Horst were so different from what they had been in Jane's presence, and they reverted to their mean and indifferent appearances, exclaiming how terrible the serious cold was.Elizabeth was very bored.The little bit of gratitude that was finally boosted because of their concern for Jane was also blown away by their hypocrisy.Elizabeth felt that Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst were not well-bred at all. Don't they know not to talk too much when eating? Mr. Bingley has such sisters to deduct a lot of points for him.

Of course Elizabeth would not say anything to Miss Bingley and Mrs. Horst, she just reminded them with incomparably elegant dining etiquette that 'guests want to eat in a quiet environment, thank you! '.But Miss Bingley and Mrs. Horst are only the daughters of small capitalists after all, and their ability to read people's faces is limited. They can only get along in London's upper-class society because they have a little money. If it is money, Elizabeth's own annual income is the other party. A hundred times as much, Miss Bingley and Mrs. Horst can only pretend to be ladies in the country.Well, there are Catherine and Lydia in my own family, and Mrs. Bennet is not qualified to say that there is no family in Elizabeth. ╮(╯▽╰)╭

Mr. Darcy ate his meal in silence, and did not pay more attention to Jane's condition. He was not a master who liked to show off his enthusiasm.And he just didn't know what to say to Elizabeth, but he had to say that he was very satisfied with Elizabeth's perfect dining etiquette, and the contrast between Miss Bingley and Mrs. Horst made Darcy feel Elizabeth's mysterious elegance.But Darcy thought of Mrs. Bennet and the two little ladies of the Bennet family. He really didn't know that such a family could raise a girl like Elizabeth.

Evening entertainment in the English countryside in the [-]th century was scant, mostly a matter of the ladies of the family gathering together in small drawing-rooms to do needlework and gossip.Elizabeth is usually reading, because she has already spent a lot of time in the system on the activity of needlework, and she absolutely does not want to spend more time on this activity unless necessary.

Elizabeth went to accompany Jane after dinner.The Bingleys and their friends gathered in the recreation room to chat or write letters or play cards.As soon as she saw Elizabeth disappear, Caroline started a provocative journey. She didn't want Darcy to have a good impression of Elizabeth. The best way was to laugh at Elizabeth, but she found that Elizabeth didn't have any decent clothes that she could laugh at. , beautiful looks, perfect manners, and even handbags that they don't have.Fortunately, Elizabeth has an imperfect family and relatives who cannot be on the stage.

"Look at the second lady of the Bennet family. It's really rude for her to come to visit alone without prior notice."

"Oh, look at her mother and two little sisters again, Mr. Darcy, do you think you will let your sisters behave like this?" Caroline still wanted to find a chance to talk to Darcy, and also hoped to hear Darcy's words. Opinions on Elizabeth and the others.

"Of course I don't want to. It's very bad and disrespectful. It's not a lady's behavior." Darcy disliked Caroline's statement in his heart, but on the other hand he persuaded himself not to have superfluous thoughts, after all It’s better not to provoke her if you don’t like her, and it’s better to keep a distance. Although it is undeniable that Elizabeth is very attractive to him, she really does not meet his criteria for choosing a spouse. She has a family background that is not on the stage, and relatives who always embarrass her.

Mr. Bingley disagreed: "This shows that they have a deep sisterly affection. Worrying about their sister is a sign of a good girl. And family background should not be the criterion for judging a lady."

"She is indeed very good, but because of her eccentric father, reckless mother, unseemly relatives and spoiled sister, her chances of marrying a man of status will be greatly reduced."

"Oh? Darcy thinks so too? I thought you were already falling for Miss Elizabeth Bennet." Miss Bingley covered her mouth and chuckled, her laughter was full of pleasure.If the previous moment was hell for her, this moment is heaven.

"I admire Miss Elizabeth very much, but it's not about falling. I don't know where you can see that if we leave Longborn, we will only become strangers in the end." Darcy's voice became very low.

Elizabeth, who was outside the living room, listened to all these, and felt very inexplicable, Miss Bingley's objection, and Mr. Darcy's irony.Owe them money?

Elizabeth opened the door and entered, saluting politely to everyone as if she hadn't heard those words.I found a book and read it. Elizabeth has always ignored the words of strangers. In her previous life, Elizabeth managed a large company and was never less slandered.She is not a recognized person for her. She is not happy and won't even give more eyes. From this aspect, Elizabeth is much more arrogant than Mr. Darcy.And apparently both Mr. Darcy and Miss Bingley stepped into Elizabeth's no-go zone.

It is undoubtedly extremely embarrassing to speak ill of someone behind their backs and still be caught by the person concerned.Miss Bingley's face changed, and finally she smiled and nodded to Elizabeth.

"Miss Elizabeth, is Jane better? Why did you come down? I mean, I thought you would accompany Jane." Miss Bingley forced out a sentence.

Darcy looked at Elizabeth intently, clenched his right hand behind his back into a fist.He was waiting for Elizabeth's reaction, hoping that she would taunt him with sharp words, and then he could bend down and ask her forgiveness with the most sincere and earnest words.

But our Elizabeth said to Miss Bingley in the most sincere tone, "Thank you Miss Bingley for your concern, but I think it's very rude for a person upstairs not to come down to say hello to the master, although the lady's standard Tell us that a true lady is not much to say, but a greeting is necessary, isn't it, Miss Bingley?"

"Yes, yes." Bingley knew that Elizabeth must have heard what they said, and she was mocking herself as a 'gossip' who spoke ill of people behind her back.This made her face turn red and turn white.

Elizabeth hit Miss Bingley lightly.This made the atmosphere in the living room a little stiff, and Elizabeth read her book seriously without realizing it.

"Miss Elizabeth likes to read very much?" The low voice is Elizabeth's favorite but the one who spoke.

"Of course knowledge changes the world and lives! Doesn't it, Mr. Darcy?"

"It seems that Miss Elizabeth has read a lot of books."

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