[Pride and Prejudice] The leisurely life of Miss Bentley

Dover, Kent, England

"So, Darcy, Caroline, have a nice trip and have a good trip." On the shore of Dover, the salty sea breeze blows head-on, and Mr. Bingley turned to Mr. Darcy and Caroline who were about to board the ferry. Said.

Two days ago, Mr. Darcy arrived at the harbor of Dover in the southeast corner of England with his new wife and Mr. Bingley.This is the narrowest and closest waterway from England to continental Europe.Although Caroline knows that in the long, long future, Britain and France will jointly dig an undersea tunnel through the two sides of the strait, which greatly shortens the time from the UK to the European continent.But in this era, the only way to go to the other side is to take a ferry. However, it doesn't take much time to take a ferry from Dover Harbor to Calais Port in France.What's more, even when the undersea tunnel was opened in the previous life, Caroline preferred to take the ferry and take a slow journey. If the sky was clear and the wind and waves were not strong, she could go on the deck to enjoy the sea breeze. What a pleasure.

Mr Darcy appears committed to fulfilling his honeymoon promises, starting in France and traveling the world.After lingering at Pemberley Manor for several days, the two finally set off from Derbyshire and headed sweetly all the way to Kent.If you ignore Mr. Bingley's huge light bulb with a full several thousand watts, it is perfect.

On one side is his best friend and on the other side is his beloved sister. For Mr. Bingley, there is nothing better for these two people to be together.If it hadn't happened to be in Kent, there was something important to attend to, and... Mr. Bingley would swear that he would never bother the new couple.Oh no, there will be no next time.It's really annoying for a newlywed to show affection or something.Does Mr. Bingley's inner villain burst into tears, knowing that it is too much to provoke a loner?

The complaints are the ones, since they are all in Kent, it would be too unreasonable for Mr. Bingley not to send the Darcys.

At this time, Dover Harbor is the busiest harbor in the world, not one of them.If there is anything in England that makes the entire Kingdom of Great Britain consider it a symbol of England, it is the white cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle.This castle, known as the "Key of England", is on the top of the white cliff, tall and mighty, overlooking the small town of Dover and the busy port.

Caroline has long been yearning for such a famous place.I still remember that in the history class of the previous life, Dover's name frequently appeared in various major historical events, and Dover was almost always present in the major battles of the British fleet.Not to mention that in the two world wars in the future, Dover played an important role in the famous "Dunkirk" retreat and the "Normandy landing". Fell under the iron heel of Germany.

Mr. Darcy was all right with Caroline's determination to see Dover.In his mind, the honeymoon trip was originally based on Caroline's preferences.As a landmark of England, the White Cliff looks particularly conspicuous, vertically j□j sea miles, white all over, steep like an axe, standing proudly on the coastline of Dover, it is truly spectacular.Just like the significance of the Great Wall to the people of the Celestial Dynasty, this beautiful white cliff in Dover also has special spiritual significance.

Caroline remembers that in the original movie, Elizabeth stood on the top of the boulder and looked into the distance. The wind blew her skirt up high, and the picture was extremely tense.But now the place to look at has been replaced by a white cliff, the dark blue sea water gently slapping the bottom of the cliff nearby, and the waves rolling up and down a little farther away, even the sea farther away can be seen at a glance, no less than the scenery in memory.

Mr. Darcy and Caroline were very lucky to have a rare and fine day with a blue sky and no clouds.As far as the eye can see, the Port of Calais, France, far away from Europe, is clearly visible. The sun shines on the sea, as if coated with a layer of silver light, shimmering.Facing the sea, Caroline couldn't help but think of the poem "Facing the sea, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming" by Haizi in her previous life.It's just that Haizi described a desirable life, but he committed suicide by lying on the train in despair.Seeing Mr. Darcy standing upright beside him like a loyal guardian, Caroline faced the sun and smiled against the breeze.She is not the same kind of person as Haizi, she is content with this worldly happiness.

Walking casually on the white cliff, the flowers are blooming.Bright yellow flowers, sea kale with unfurled tender green leaves, and large tender green leaves swaying in the wind.Stepping on the green meadow, walking all the way, is pleasing to the eye.

"Bon voyage." After recollecting the beautiful scenery of Dover, Caroline embraced Mr. Bingley, and then set foot on the channel leading to the passenger ship with Mr. Darcy.

Mr. Bingley looked at the backs of Mr. Darcy and Caroline as they walked further and further away.At the moment of boarding the ship, Mr. Darcy thoughtfully gave Caroline a hand, and Caroline responded with a bright smile.It wasn't until the two of them disappeared into the cabin that Mr. Bingley turned around and walked towards his carriage.

Mr. Bingley had been alone since his separation from Miss Bennet.After all, it is rare for Mr. Darcy to be so lucky to find the missing semicircle in life.There was a wry smile on the corner of his mouth. Mr. Bingley was not sensitive to the present ladies. Either they lacked background, they lacked connotation, and they lacked... Don't expect perfection, even if you ask for [-]% or [-]%, it is hard to find.If it hadn't been for his sister Mrs. Hurst's advice, Mr. Bingley would not have come out with the Darcys under the name of Kent County's important business as if fleeing.

However, looking at the sweet appearance of Darcy and Caroline, it seems that finding a wife seriously is also a very good thing for him, a bachelor.Mr. Bingley thought so.

Caroline and Mr. Darcy waved away the following servants and walked into the reserved first-class cabin, but they never noticed that a figure stared at them for a while before disappearing at the corner of the corridor place.

The gentleman who stared blankly and recognized Mr. Darcy is a true French nobleman.Mr. Alfred de Vigny was no stranger to Mr. Darcy of Derbyshire by virtue of a marriage to an English wife.Compared with Mr. Darcy, Mr. Pooh is more familiar with Mr. Darcy's cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. After all, he has a background in the military and it is easier to communicate with him.In addition, Mr. Darcy's whereabouts are low-key. In the final analysis, they are not people in the same circle. The degree of acquaintance between Mr. Pooh and Mr. Darcy can be said to be nodding acquaintances.That's why Mr. Pooh was very surprised that Mr. Darcy appeared on the passenger ship heading for Calais, accompanied by a beautiful English lady.

Mr. Pooh has always been very fond of English ladies, and he would not have asked for an English wife if he hadn't.Of course, he came to England this time only to deal with affairs from his wife's family, and France was his destination.Mr. Pooh's family has been in decline, but it does not prevent him from having the idea of ​​making friends with Mr. Darcy. After all, the Darcy family also owns many industries and connections in France. Even Britain and France are always divided and united politically. After all, the entangled interest relationship under the French political arena has never been without the shadow of England.As a well-known romantic poet, Mr. Pooh occupied a place in the French literary world at this time, even so he never lost his ambition to become a successful man.

At this time, France was in the period of the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty after the fall of Napoleon, and literature at this time showed that it was not inferior to the ancient Chinese dynasty.After the Great Revolution, after Napoleon proclaimed himself emperor and the Bourbon dynasty counterattacked, the old order was crumbling, and the new order was still in its infancy.The French literati seem to be disillusioned with their ideals in reality, so they have no choice but to seek a spiritual utopia in their dreams.They are trying to find the spiritual comfort that still remains in the memory cracks in the destroyed old order, and they have some unclear expectations for the new order that has not yet been stabilized.They have contradictions, confusion, nostalgia, and longing. In desperation, they have no choice but to detach themselves from reality, put their love on nature, and live a wandering life.

Mr. Darcy must be well aware of the drastic changes taking place on the other side of England, but he will not be too concerned about matters in the literary world.As for Caroline... to be able to witness this dramatic and magnificent period, and to be able to deal with those whose names only appeared in history textbooks in their previous lives, just thinking about it is enough to make her whole body excited.

So, Mr. Pooh, who saw Mr. Darcy and Miss Mrs. Darcy who was suspected to be Mrs. Darcy blowing on the deck, almost couldn't wait to strike up a conversation, oh no, it's a greeting.

"Mr. Darcy, good day." Mr. Pooh stood still in front of the Darcy couple, and greeted Mr. Darcy.

"Good day...Mr. Pooh." Mr. Darcy nodded slightly indifferently towards Mr. Pooh, and said, "This is my wife, Caroline Darcy." Then he eased his expression and turned to Carlo Lin said: "This is Mr. Alfred de Viny from France. I met him at the social season in London."

"Mrs. Darcy, good day." Mr. Pooh showed a suddenly realized expression, turned slightly, and saluted Caroline.

Seeing Mr. Pooh's style, Caroline also bowed her knees slightly and returned the gift.Alfred de Viny, how does this name sound familiar?

"Mr. Darcy, are you traveling to Paris?"

"Yes." Mr. Darcy replied flatly.

"It just so happens that I'm going back to Paris, too."

Mr. Pooh raised the corners of his lips slightly...