[Pride and Prejudice] The leisurely life of Miss Bentley

Several days after returning from the opera house, Mr. Darcy and Caroline received invitations from various companies one after another, including dances and musicals.The nightlife in Paris is full of balls, operas, and salons.Unless there was an irresistible invitation, Mr. Darcy made every effort to accompany Caroline about.On the nights when they didn't go out, they stayed in the mansion, or she discussed with him the plot of a certain book, or he taught her how to identify wine. Sometimes, he would mention official duties and business, and she would also Listen carefully and offer some perspective of your own.

At this time, Paris does not have the Eiffel Tower, nor does it have the Moulin Rouge, but just going to the Place de la Concorde or the Tuileries Park, in the eyes of Mr. Darcy and Caroline, is better than being busy with social activities all day long. interesting.

In fact, the Place de la Concorde is more like a big stage where a real historical drama is staged than a repertoire staged at the Opera House.It is said to be "Concorde Square", but in fact this square is not harmonious at all. Countless people were sent to the guillotine here, including Louis XVI and his Queen Mary, a large number of members of the French royal family, and later Various revolutionaries who overthrew the Bourbon dynasty.It is said that the design of the "Place de la Concorde" was conceived by Louis XVI in order to execute death row prisoners humanitarianally.The irony is that Louis XVI himself experienced the death method he designed, which is so humane.

At this moment, Mr. Darcy and Caroline are walking together in the Place de la Concorde, where you can see the Tuileries Palace and the park in the distance, as well as the rippling Seine River.And, of course, the infamous guillotine erected during the Revolution.

"Fitzwilliam, do you say that everything has a cause and effect? ​​When Robespierre pronounced King Louis' death sentence, did he expect that he would be pushed to the guillotine here one day? Or There is Danton, who was also executed by Robespierre here. History is really an amazing coincidence!"

Looking at the blue sky in the distance, and the guillotine still looks gloomy against the sky, Caroline said with emotion.

Since the honeymoon trip, Mr. Darcy has further realized how many strange things his little wife has in his mind, and now he mentions the guillotine which is a bit of a scene.But this kind of Caroline looks very energetic, no matter how graceful and ladylike she is in front of outsiders, Caroline can always be her truest self in front of him.

"They would never have imagined that the Louis royal family that was overthrown in the Great Revolution would be restored again," Mr. Darcy said with a smile, "The world is inherently impermanent, and all pain and disasters always come from depravity and recklessness. ...Since the cause of Adam and Eve stealing the forbidden fruit, there has always been the suffering of original sin in the world, and this is the result."

Mr. Darcy looked at Caroline tenderly, and said: "If you really want to say that there is cause and effect, you can only teach us to control our words and deeds, and don't let the consequences of regret happen."

Caroline was a little surprised to see that Mr. Darcy was so familiar with the teachings.Mr. Darcy and Georgiana usually act like ordinary believers, and in Caroline's opinion, under the influence of the environment of the whole era, religious piety should not be so blind.After all, as far as she is concerned, one is that she is not a native Englishman in her core, and the other is that the Enlightenment Movement has swept across the entire European continent. Caroline really does not feel that she is as religious as me.

I have to tell the truth about Caroline.Mr. Darcy only treats the Bible as a scholarly work.

Paris, Ile Saint-Louis, a ball is being held at the residence of the Marquis de Rochechouillard.

Darcy and Caroline wandered around Paris for several days, attended the ball invited by the Marquis of Rochechouillard, and planned to go south to Provence.

It has to be said that balls in Paris are just as boring as in London.But there is no way to do this. After all, for unmarried ladies, only by participating in one dance after another can they choose their favorite and ideal object.However, under the fashion trend in Paris, no matter whether they are married or unmarried, gentlemen regard the ball as a place to find a mistress.

Having seen the Marquis of Rochechouillard, Mr. Darcy stood with Caroline at the edge of the ballroom, watching the gorgeous ladies pinching their embroidered handkerchiefs and flirting with the gentlemen.

Even among gentlemen, Mr. Darcy was quite attractive.Standing proudly and straight, wearing a hand-cut black dress, white shirt and bow tie, which fits her slender body well, looking very dignified and elegant.There is also a unique noble demeanor in every gesture, full of masculine charm.French ladies are much more unrestrained than British ladies. Even if Mr. Darcy is serious and cold, even if he knows that Mr. Darcy is married, there are still many people who are eager to try.Of course, many of the gentlemen present noticed Caroline.Caroline still maintains her simple and elegant dressing style, whether in London or Paris, she stands out among a group of Christmas tree ladies.

After Mr. Darcy stood with Caroline for a while, some gentlemen wanted to invite Caroline to dance.This time, unlike the grievances at the socialite's coming-of-age ball, Mr. Darcy justifiably blocked many gentlemen who came to dance.

Passing his hand to Caroline, Mr. Darcy looked at Caroline, "Dance with me?"

"it is good."

Caroline put her hands into Mr. Darcy's arms with a smile, and slid onto the dance floor together, letting him embrace her in his arms, dancing to the music.ignored

"Fitzwilliam."

"Ok?"

Mr. Darcy led Caroline to spin on the dance floor, just in time for Caroline to have a panoramic view of the obsessed eyes of the ladies and wives on the field.Although Mr. Darcy is very marketable, it really makes her very proud, but this feeling of being spied on really makes Caroline a little sour.

"Are there many ladies and wives looking at you?"

Married status can't stop the raging flames of ladies and wives at all, anyway, affectionate couples are not popular in Paris, and Mr. Darcy is probably the best candidate for lover in their eyes.

"I didn't pay attention." Mr. Darcy said lightly, but there was a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Perfectly ending the dance, Mr. Darcy slides off the dance floor with Caroline.

Seeing Caroline's unwilling expression, Mr. Darcy couldn't help curling the corners of his mouth, coughed lightly, and said in a low voice: "You still don't believe that I only have eyes for you?"

At this time, Caroline flew away unwillingly, blushing.

Mr. Darcy, you're making fun of Hongguo.

The beauty is shy, like a water lotus with its head bowed to the cool breeze, it is really a pleasing picture.Even if it is a wife who gets along day and night, Mr. Darcy can't help seeing the gods.

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There was a long silence.Caroline raised her head to look at Mr. Darcy in doubt, but found that he had a serious expression and focused eyes, but he was staring at her lips intently, and there were dancing flames in his deep eyes.It seems that every night when they are alone, Mr. Darcy also has such a deep and unpredictable expression, which makes people see nothing but unexpectedly enthusiastic.

Had it not been for the wrong occasion, Caroline would have guessed what Mr. Darcy's next move would be.

"Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Darcy, please allow me to introduce Miss Isabel Rocheshuart to you." The Marquis Rocheshuart walked towards the direction of Darcy and his wife at some point, followed by a group of people A beautiful young lady who looks about ten j□j years old.

"Nice to meet you, Miss Roshshuyar."

"Isa, this is Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy and his wife Caroline Darcy."

After introducing his sister Isabel to Mr. Darcy and Caroline, the Marquis of Rocheshuart introduced Mr. Darcy and Caroline to his sister.

Ms. Isabel Rocheshuar has a beautiful appearance, wearing a tutu skirt that is popular nowadays, but there is not too much lace, and there are not many straps and feathers. Compared with the Christmas trees in the audience, it is already too good. many.Coupled with her pale complexion, clear and bright eyes, and a smile, she easily gained Caroline's favor.

After Mr. Darcy joined the conversation among the gentlemen with the Marquis of Rocheshuyal, Caroline also chatted with Miss Rocheshuyal.

From the polite talk at the beginning to the slightly in-depth conversation later, Caroline was surprised to find that Miss Roshshuyar had a particularly congenial relationship with her.On many issues, Miss Roshshuyar has her own views and does not blindly follow the so-called fashion. "Instead of blindly following fashion, why not stick to your own style, or even more, create fashion yourself." On this point, Miss Caroline and Miss Roshshuyar are heroes who see the same thing.

While Miss Roshshual made Caroline feel sympathetic, it also made her question.

Aware of Caroline's question, Miss Rocheshuar smiled and explained: "Mrs. Darcy, you don't know. I just returned to Paris to socialize recently, and I have been living with my grandmother in the south , a lot of what's popular in Paris hasn't caught up with it yet."

Nodding her head to express her understanding, Caroline didn't want to delve into this issue, so she started talking about other topics.Until Mr. Darcy and the Marquis of Rocheshuyal came back here, Caroline and Miss Rocheshuyal still had unsatisfactory feelings.

The author has something to say: Dear friends, the previous discussions have been revised^^