[comprehensive] superior skills

On a sunny and beautiful morning, the two four-wheeled carriages belonging to Rosings Garden and their escort convoy set off from Hansford Village at a speed similar to that of gentlemen and ladies walking in the afternoon, and drove slowly to the destination of the trip. The destination is the small town of Meryton.

Next to the first carriage was a young pony. Whenever it ran to the grass near the main road and kicked a few steps leisurely, it would deliberately put on a proud expression and turn back to the glass window, looking inward only The puppy that could growl angrily sneered twice.

"Be quiet, baby!"

Song Ci hilariously hugged back the cream that squeezed his whole face against the glass, "Your legs are too short, and the dirt roads in the country will only stain your beautiful hair. The driving carriage is too dangerous for you, Wouldn't it be okay to run around with you in Netherfield?"

The aggrieved Buttercup whimpered and lay in his master's arms, never looking at that nasty bad horse again.

In order to prevent the two pets from deepening the conflict because of this trivial matter, Song Ci could only put down the curtains to temporarily block each other's sight, "In fact, sitting in the carriage is not without benefits, at least we can enjoy delicious meals anytime, anywhere!"

"Miss, are you hungry?"

The accompanying Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng opened the food basket, "Would you like some sandwiches or fruit?"

"Okay, give me one, please. But don't use bacon, you can't have too much cream on that."

After receiving the tea from Bethany, Song Ci asked again: "Is there any snacks in Mrs. Collins' compartment?"

"of course."

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng quickly picked out a piece of bread with sausage and sweet and sour sauce, "You should know that no matter what time it is, Madam will never leave the guests behind."

Seeing that the lady was only looking after Tess, the new female companion, she deliberately reminded: "Compared with the lady sitting in the carriage, you should care more about Mr. Darcy who is riding outside alone. I think he must be very happy. Stop by and have a cup of black tea to quench your thirst."

"But we only set off for less than an hour, and we still use such a slow speed."

Song Ci was obviously reluctant, "I don't think Mr. Darcy will feel very uncomfortable."

At least compared to the lady who was coerced to go out, that gentleman should be very comfortable.

"Miss, do you have to divide time when you care about someone?"

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng said stubbornly: "The key is attitude, and attitude is the key to everything. Don't forget what my wife told you before going out."

Of course, Madam did not forget to repeatedly tell her how to seize the opportunity to bring about a good relationship between the lady and the husband, but there is no need to talk about such a trivial matter.At least there is no need to take credit until two people get engaged.

"Good good!"

Song Ci sighed helplessly, "You've all been deceived by Mr. Darcy's gentle appearance. He's still in his heart. I think that one day if we are lucky enough to reach a consensus with him that everyone expects, I'm afraid there won't be a place for the poor lady at home."

"Little girl with no conscience!"

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng got up and pulled away the obstructive curtain that blocked the young lady's appearance, "Who are we all for?"

"It's for me, okay. It's all my ungratefulness and my underestimation of Mr. Darcy's personal charm."

Song Ci muttered a few words softly, and in a blink of an eye, he put on a sincere and sweet smile and said to the knight who was looking straight ahead with his head held high: "Mr. Darcy, are you thirsty?"

Mr. Darcy, who was always moving at a constant speed, tightened his reins slightly when he heard this, "Miss de Boer wants to invite me to rest inside, but it's a pity that it's too narrow for me."

"You have misunderstood me."

Song Ci raised his head, looked directly at the other party with those shining brown eyes, and replied unceremoniously: "I want to say, since you don't feel thirsty or tired, why don't you let the driver speed up the journey?" What? I suppose no one, including Mr. Darcy, likes to spend the night in the wilderness?"

Darcy silently looked down at the young lady's hair fluttering in the wind and her pink cheeks with the aroma of peach pistils, and later replied: "Why not, since this is your wish."

"That's very kind of you."

Song Ci closed the curtain again, "If you can arrive at Netherfield Garden earlier, your friends will be very happy."

"Miss Anne!"

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng couldn't believe the conversation she heard, "How did you promise me before?"

"My dear lady, you ought to ask Mr. Darcy about that!"

Song Ci stopped the butter who wanted to steal it, "Why does he always like to force others to make things difficult for him?"

"I don't think it's unforgivable that he wants to introduce you to his friends!"

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng lowered her voice and said: "No gentleman will sneak out with a lady unless they are shady!"

"As you wish, I shall see his friend soon."

Song Ci felt the slight bumps caused by the accelerated driving, "Look, this is the speed of a normal carriage. If I delay everyone's schedule because of me alone, I am afraid that the entire Meryton people will think that I am an unreasonable person. Bad girl. Are you right, Tess?"

"No, miss. You and madam are the sweetest people I've ever met."

Tess wore a new dress, and even her hair was curled up in beautiful curls. "If they can't see you, they are really blind."

"See, that's why I like Mrs. Collins."

Song Ci touched the girl's ruddy apple face, "You dote on me too much, if I don't have a good friend who is calm and intelligent like Charlotte by my side, I'm afraid that I will become a spoiled and willful woman. "

"You won't, sweetheart. You're actually the best girl I've ever met, and by God, that's no compliment."

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng quietly looked at the gentleman who was still taking care of the pony through the gap, "As long as you can treat Mr. Darcy with the patience you treat your friends, then there will be nothing more perfect than this."

"I knew that you would never say anything without mentioning Mr. Darcy."

Song Ci took out a handful of cards with a headache, "Let's play cards, I have prepared a lot of copper coins, and see who can be the last lucky one today. Bethany, you don't want to win some pocket money to go to town for clothes Would you like to buy a nice hat?"

It was such a brilliant idea that no one paid attention to anything other than the poker table for the rest of the trip.

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng wanted to remind the young lady not to sit still all the time, but unfortunately her own hands were not free, so she could only talk.

After changing horses twice, the convoy finally entered the town of Meryton along the country road paved with gravel, and the shops lined with a wide variety of goods on both sides of the road gradually became more abundant.

The smell of wheat and sweetness in the air meant that there was a bakery and confectionary not far away, and perhaps some freshly baked treats.

"It's so lively here!"

Tess's small face eagerly observed the strange and novel environment, "Although it is not as good as Hansford Village, it is better than Marlott Village. Miss, there are many red uniforms outside!"

"Red uniform?"

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng said disapprovingly: "There are not many respectable gentlemen in the militia. Most of them are paupers with nothing to do and empty pockets. Only the clothes on their bodies can deceive a simple girl like you to look at them more." gone."

She still didn't forget to solemnly emphasize to the young lady: "Be careful of those penniless officers who behave in dissolute ways."

"You can rest assured about this!"

After counting the heavily lost copper coins, Song Ci gently twisted his stiff waist, "I don't have a chance to know those red uniforms."

Bethany, who won a small amount of money, hurriedly took out the dressing box, "Let me re-comb your hair, and I have to visit the master later."

"It doesn't have to be so troublesome to disperse."

Song Ci looked in the mirror and said, "Take two hair clips and fasten the broken hair."

Bethany saw that the little master's clothes and makeup were perfect except for a few strands of hair falling from the ear, so she found a pair of emerald combs in the shape of olive leaves and brushed them.

"Oh, don't use that!"

Inadvertently catching a glimpse of the hat decorated with red ostrich feathers in Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng's hand, Song Ci hurriedly hid behind Tess, "Please, don't let me wear that hat! Fluffy makes me think of Mr. Grouse and Mrs. That's so queer!"

Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng wanted to persuade her again, "But now everyone is wearing such hats!"

"That's exactly what I'm going to say. It's not uncommon for everyone to have something."

Song Ci pointed sharply at a light green soft hat in the hat box and said, "That one is pretty good, it matches my clothes just fine."

Bethany was about to fasten the hatband for her little master, when Mr. Darcy, who had been paying attention to the carriage, knocked on the door, "Miss de Boer, we'd better get to Netherfield as soon as possible before dark, you and Mrs Collins Is there anything else to explain?"

"Of course!"

Song Ci quickly grabbed the armrest, "Please let me meet Charlotte, I should say goodbye to her."

Mr. Darcy gave instructions to the coachman, and the two carriages stopped at the intersection of the high roads.

"Charlotte!"

Song Ci followed the open car door and held his friend's hand, "I'm sorry that you had to separate from Mr. Collins because of me. Fortunately, we live not far away. I'll ask Mr. Netherfield for permission some other day. Come and play!"

"I only agree with your last sentence."

Charlotte smiled without a trace of reluctance, "You must know that it is rare for a married woman to return to her mother's home to live in, and I don't think Mr. Collins can hold a different view on this matter."

"You are so kind!"

Song Ci smiled and waved goodbye to them, "And Maria, Elizabeth, I hope we can meet soon!"

Seeing that the ladies had finished their brief farewells, Mr. Darcy stepped forward and nodded to the guests who were about to leave.He had already met the guide boy specially sent by Netherfield, so he naturally didn't want to waste any more time.

The two male servants with a clear division of labor were both on horseback, and one of them hurried back to inform the master that the distinguished guest had arrived so that the butler could prepare for the dinner.

The muddy dirt road soaked in rain is not easy to walk, but it is not worth mentioning compared with the small difficulties at the beginning of the journey.

"Darcy, you are here!"

The convoy was about to enter Netherfield Gardens, and a young and beautiful gentleman greeted him with a slightly hasty step, "The people here are warm and hospitable. I have already been invited to a dance! My God, I can’t describe how much fun it brought me!”

"It seems that you have gained a lot."

Mr. Darcy handed the whip to the servant, and turned to take care of the petite guest who was about to get off the car, "Bingley, I would like to introduce you a guest from afar, my cousin, Miss Anne de Boer."

Charles Bingley was in a trance for a moment, then bowed to pay tribute to the beautiful girl who was like a moon god in the twilight, filled with gentle stars, and said: "Welcome to the humble house, Miss De Boer! Only when I see you, I really understand what is called Penguin." Piper radiance!"

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Bingley."

Song Ci slightly bent his knees, "Your praise really makes me feel ashamed."

Mr. Darcy blocked the absent-minded friend, motioned for the young lady to put her hand on his arm, "won't you invite us to sit in?"

"Of course!"

Bingley turned his head and said, "Netherfield is very lively now. Several acquaintances are waiting for your visit, but they are not as impatient as I am so they can wait patiently in the house."

Entering the warm and comfortable living room, Song Ci and his cousin saw the acquaintances Mr. Bingley mentioned, several gentlemen and ladies who were chatting or reading alone.

Two of the more similar, though far less handsome, ladies were Mr. Bingley's sisters, Miss Caroline Bingley and Mrs. Louisa Hurst.

The gentleman reading alone is Mr. Darcy's closest associate, Mr. Robert Thomson, the inventor of the pneumatic tire.

As for the rude and drunk man in the corner, who couldn't stand up until he greeted the female guests, it was Mr. Bingley's brother-in-law, Mr. Hurst.

Those present did not expect Mr. Darcy, who has always been introverted, to bring such a beauty, and couldn't help but secretly speculate about their relationship.

In particular, Miss Bingley's gaze was always turning back and forth between Mr. Darcy and Miss de Boer like a busy shuttle, as if trying to find some traces worthy of scrutiny with her sharp eyes.

This state did not improve until the butler announced that dinner was ready, and Miss Bingley, one of the heads of the house, finally turned the topic to a person who was in the same room as everyone but had never met.

"I think the gentlemen here must be very sorry that one of the most beautiful women in Meryton, Miss Jane Bennet, cannot join us for dinner."

Specially emphasizing the words "big beauty", Miss Bingley said maliciously: "She has been coughing since afternoon tea, I'm afraid she is sick."

Mrs. Hurst immediately interjected, "What's the matter? Could it be that Miss Bennet got too much rain from the country when she rode here?"

"Don't be so mean, Caroline, no one wants to be sick!"

Mr. Bingley would hate to hear his sister make up an innocent victim, especially if this beauty had spent a lovely evening with him not so long ago.

"But there are people who are willing to be sick at Netherfield."

Caroline didn't take her brother's opinion seriously, "Look at our new good friends, it's really interesting and whimsical to ride here on a rainy day to make trouble for the master. It's not difficult to see that the Longborn family How worrisome is his upbringing."

Mrs. Hurst also expressed her superior opinions without hesitation, "Who in this world has not met a few times of mavericks!"

The two sisters looked at each other and smiled after they finished speaking. The sharp and piercing laughter was like that of eunuchs in the distant oriental court.

Looking sympathetically at Mr. Bingley, who was powerless to refute in the attack of the sisters, Song Ci could only be thankful that Netherfield's dining table was spacious enough, and sitting near her were two gentlemen who believed that silence is golden.

"Have a bar."

Mr. Darcy, who was in the starting position, suddenly said: "You have walked too much today, drinking more wine is good for sleep."

Song Ci didn't expect that at such a noisy dinner party, someone would notice that she just took a few sips of her wine glass. She held the small silver spoon in her hand with some reluctance, "But I want to eat ice cream."

The ice cellar in Rosings Garden is not small, but unfortunately, no one dares to make ice cream for the lady behind the back of the hostess, and whenever she wants to satisfy her cravings, she can only secretly hide in bed to enjoy it.How can I give up an opportunity to eat a cold drink openly and aboveboard now?

"Not yet, at least until the end of June."

Involuntarily, Mr. Darcy moved the ice cream cup depicting gorgeous flowers and plants to his right hand, "You don't want to be the kind of unwelcome guest that Miss Bingley said, who went to other people's home to get sick."

"Then, Mr. Darcy, who made me come all the way from Rosings to suffer here?"

Song Ci complained in a low voice: "Forgive me, I don't think it's a very educated thing to like to speak ill of others behind their backs, and I don't see how this kind of person pleases you and makes you admire them so much! "

"Just remember that Netherfield's owner is Bentley."

Mr. Darcy still stared at the lady's wine glass, "Is there anyone who makes friends and brings a family tree? First find out if there is a nice married woman in his family? You must know that not everyone is like Mrs. Collins That's how it's timed."

"Mr. Darcy!"

Not happy to see the Peugeot cousins ​​who were whispering, Miss Bingley raised her voice and said, "Help me persuade Charles, he wants to hold a grand ball in Netherfield just because of a casual promise, and even invites those behaviors by name." Very inappropriate countryman! I know he did it to please Miss Bennet's family, and now you are the only one who can persuade him!"

"Forgive me for not being able to do what you asked for."

Mr. Darcy touched the cold cold drink cup, and murmured with a long aftertaste: "Not everyone can fight against love rationally, even if this decision seems too hasty to you."

"Come on, Caroline!"

Speaking of Miss Bennet, who was only known but not known, Mr. Bingley mustered up some courage, "I am no longer a young and emotional boy, and I know what I am doing."

"You have grown up a lot."

Mrs. Hurst sneered: "I remember clearly that it has been two years since you became an adult."

As if they were back in the carriage, the following dinner time ended in the dispute between the three Bingley siblings about whether they should treat Miss Bennet with mercy.

If the gentlemen still have leisure time and want to stay downstairs to continue talking about some interesting topics, the lady who is dizzy from being noisy can't stay for a second.

Not only was she tired of the mean-speaking, condescending sisters Bingley, Song Ci was also anxious to see if the pony who had run halfway was injured, and even the girl with the same surname as Elizabeth aroused her curiosity.

Retiring gracefully without displeasing the master is also a technical task, but fortunately, the young lady has long been familiar with the essentials.

She just gently leaned on the sofa and rubbed her temples, and the kind and considerate Mr. Bingley took the initiative to invite the guest to go back to the room to rest early, and he also kindly asked the servant to notify the accompanying maid.

After sincerely saying good night to everyone in the living room, Song Ci, who walked out the door and resurrected on the spot, immediately begged Bethany to accompany him to a beneficial exercise that can improve sleep quality, a walk.

It would be great if the lovely little maid could accompany her all the way to the stables, so that the lady could touch Chocolate's long ears before the end.

The author has something to say:

Song Ci: Bitter sisters Bingley.jpg Compared with them, the lovely Mr. Bingley is like an adopted child. _(:з」∠)_

Good luck, good luck~~