A few days later, the ladies of Longborn visited the two Miss Bingleys of Netherfield in waves.Mrs. Bennet, who wanted to pair her daughter with the lovable Mr. Bingley, was of course among the first group of visitors.

She took her five beautiful daughters into the carriage of the family, brought gifts and visited Netherfield with high spirits.

"This is the lace tablecloth that my five daughters wove together. I can guarantee that even in London or Paris, you can't find a tablecloth that is more delicate, beautiful, noble and elegant than this!" Mrs. Bennet looked at the Bingley family. After unwrapping her gift, she immediately began to boast about herself.Of course, the craftsmanship of her five daughters deserves such praise from her.

Even the Bingley sisters, who are arrogant by nature and do not want to communicate with the country people, are impressed by this exquisite craftsmanship.Miss Bingley looked at the intricately patterned tablecloth in her hands in disbelief, and couldn't believe that they had woven such beautiful patterns into a tablecloth, instead of making lace and sewing them on their not-so-excellent dresses!

Mr. Bingley was originally a person who liked to praise. After he knew that the tablecloth was contributed by his beloved woman, he kept saying good things: "Mrs. Bennet, I have to say that you are right, I have never seen Such a delicate tablecloth. It makes me want to put it away instead of throwing it on a small table.”

"It's nothing!" Mrs. Bennet waved her hand, showing the handkerchief in her hand unintentionally, revealing the exquisite embroidery patterns on it: "For us, although this tablecloth is exquisite, it's nothing more than that!"

Sure enough, Mr. Bingley saw the handkerchief in her hand. Thinking of his two dear sisters, he immediately asked: "Mrs. Bennet, can you let us admire the handkerchief in your hand. The embroidery on it is very beautiful!"

"This is Chinese embroidery." Mrs. Bennet proudly handed out the handkerchief in her hand: "It's nothing, my youngest daughter Lydia is the best at it."

"This butterfly is lifelike." Even if she didn't like Mrs. Bennet's flamboyant face, Miss Bingley had to admit that the handkerchief was beautifully embroidered, which was more beautiful than the handkerchief she saw worn by the Duchess at a ball in London. beauty of.It is said that the princess's handkerchief was bought from a merchant ship for a full 20 pounds!I just asked her to say more words to praise, but she couldn't do it!

Two days later, the residents of Netherfield also visited the Bennet family.The two families became acquainted, but the behavior of the two Miss Bingleys was not accepted by the Bennet family except the mistress and the eldest daughter.Although they are well-educated and have a lot of property, they have high self-esteem, which makes people feel difficult to get along with.

Su Li took advantage of Mrs. Bennet to show off her daughters' paintings, embroidery crafts and snacks and slipped out through the back door with the kitten in her arms.Bypassing a few towering trees, walking through the tree-lined path, he arrived at his secret base. The weather had cooled down at the end of October, and she sat on the tangled roots of a tree wrapped in a cashmere shawl.He combed the soft hair of the kitten in his arms one after another.

The sound of trampling horseshoes approached gradually, and she looked up to where the sound came from—Mr. Darcy.

This scene seems somewhat familiar.

"Good day, Miss Bennet." Darcy got off the horse, took off his hat and nodded slightly.

Su Li stood up holding the little milk cat, and nodded slightly.Then he asked, "I heard from Miss Bingley that Mr. Bingley went to town early in the morning. Didn't Mr. Darcy go with him?"

Darcy still had that serious expression: "I'm just a friend of Mr. Bingley." The implication is that he doesn't need to stay with Mr. Bingley every day and do the same thing.

How would she answer this sentence?

Su Li unconsciously rubbed the kitten's ears, not knowing what to say.Was Mr. Darcy the original topic buster?

"Longbourn in autumn is very beautiful. I wonder if Miss Bennet would like to take me around? So that I can enjoy the beautiful scenery?"

"My honor." Su Li breathed a sigh of relief, walked ahead with the kitten in her arms, and started to introduce from the little woods.After spending the whole afternoon, she didn't introduce anything useful.Most of the things that come out of my mouth are the names of some common medicinal materials, or wild fruits left on the hillside, wild ducks that suddenly flew by...

However, it is a bit strange for a lady who doesn't go out much to introduce the natural scenery.Ask her to describe the skirts, lace, lace, and embroidery that are in fashion around Meryton, and she'll have a lot to talk about!

Before dark, Mr. Darcy sent her back to Bennet Manor, and thanked the latter gentleman for his farewell at the gate.

A few days later, Sir Lucas invited guests again.The ladies of the neighborhood of Meryton were again in full dress.This night, Mr. Bingley's performance became more obvious, his eyes seemed to be glued to Jane's body.As if Jane was the only lady at the ball!Mrs. Bennet was very proud, and she sat at the dining table and began to tell her neighbors that Mr. Bingley and her daughter were about to do well!

The people around saw the group of children so gluey, so they naturally followed Mrs. Bennet's words and congratulated.Although Charlotte Lucas felt that this was not very good, she didn't say anything.Standing by the pillar with Elizabeth and chatting.

Su Li leaned against Mary who was playing the piano, watching the dancing crowd, and then, being caught by Sir Lucas passing by, he insisted on introducing her to Mr. Darcy who was alone.

In fact, as soon as he entered the arena, Darcy noticed Lydia in a royal blue dress.The patterns on the skirt were exquisite and noble, but they didn't attract him.As long as people who have seen the girl's face, who cares about the embroidery pattern on the skirt?He watched her dance with Sir Lucas, and another dance with an old gentleman of Sir Lucas's age.After rejecting a young officer's invitation to dance, he walked to the third lady of the Bennet family.He was holding the wine glass, but his eyes couldn't help but drift over.He thought the ball was a little too crowded, and he preferred the environment that afternoon when there were only two people and a horse.

His behavior was not hidden, and of course, his behavior was discovered by Lydia and Mary.

"Mr. Darcy has been watching you." Mary calmly pointed out this fact.There was a bit of teasing in the tone, but also a bit of natural pride.Her youngest sister looks so bright and enchanting, even she sometimes looks distracted, let alone such gentlemen who value appearance!

Su Li looked up at Mr. Darcy who was standing upright like a young poplar, then turned her head and winked mischievously at Mary.

Sir Lucas, who held the ball, of course also found Mr. Darcy's expectant eyes.He smiled knowingly, squeezed through the crowd and walked quickly——

"Mr. Darcy, what a pastime for young men! Isn't it? There's nothing quite like dancing. Every well-bred and ingenious entertainment is not as pleasant as dancing, isn't it? I think it is The finest talent in high society."

Mr. Darcy obviously didn't agree with other people's preferences, his eyes were still looking at Su Li's direction, but the words in his mouth were sharp: "And every uneducated society?"

Sir Lucas didn't quite understand: "Sir?"

"Dancing is popular in low society too. What savage can't dance."

Sir Lucas could only smile when he heard the words, and then he had no choice but to abruptly change the topic to Su Li.He looked at Su Li and shouted: "Dear Miss Lydia, beautiful lady. It's time for you to dance with young men in their prime! Otherwise, we old men will be pierced by the jealous eyes of young lads." Lah!" Then he turned to look at Darcy: "Mr. Darcy, let me introduce you to this young lady, who is the most ideal partner. With such a beauty as your partner, I miss you You won't stop dancing, will you?"

Su Li's hand was held by Sir Lucas, and she was forced to send it in front of Darcy.

Darcy's eyes became brighter. Before Sir Lucas could say anything, he stretched out his hand and bent down to invite him: "Miss Lydia, please allow me to be your dance partner."

Su Li was a little reluctant. With her appearance, she was envied by other ladies and ladies in everything she did.Had she accepted today the invitation of Mr. Darcy, a gentleman with at least ten thousand pounds a year, she could already imagine that tomorrow the messages about her would be full of Longbourne.The simple and honest countryside does not mean that there are no rumors.

But her hand was tightly held by Sir Lucas, and she just pulled it back forcefully, the next second, her hand was grasped by a warm and firm hand—it was Mr. Darcy.

He repeated: "Miss Lydia, I wish I had the honor of being your partner."

Su Li raised her eyes and glanced at Mr. Darcy, and from the corner of her eye, she saw the lovely mother who was gesturing wildly towards her.She had no choice but to nod, but there was no reluctance on her face at all.With a smile, he took advantage of the opportunity to catch the jealous eyes of several ladies.

Mr. Darcy had already been stiffened by the girl's coquettish look, but a fire started from his lower abdomen, burning his internal organs, and the fire was most intense in the heart, and his heart was struggling to jump. Come out, so as not to be burned to ashes by the fire!But his mouth was tightly closed, and the expression on his face was no different from usual.There was only a slight soft light leaking from those deep eyes, allowing people to get a glimpse.

The two stood facing each other, waiting for Mary to play them some up-tempo ditties.The cheerful piano sounded, and the two approached each other, held hands, and began to dance!

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