[Pride and Prejudice] The leisurely life of Miss Bentley

It's another year of spring and flowers blooming.

In the Pemberley Manor in Derbyshire, an open-air party of a semi-outing nature is being held.Guests gather in twos and threes, or chat, or play cards, or have other entertainment.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this semi-formal and semi-leisure gathering is actually the prelude to Miss Georgiana Darcy's official entry into the social circle. .

The garden in spring is colorful and full of vitality.At one end of the garden, there is a self-service countertop, and guests can take tea and snacks by themselves.From time to time, there are several servants who shuttle among the guests to meet the needs of the guests at any time.

As early as a few days ago, Caroline sent an invitation card to invite Mr. Bingley, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst, Mrs. Catherine, mother and daughter, and gentlemen, ladies, ladies and gentlemen from Derbyshire.This was Pemberley's first gathering since it had a new mistress, and no gathering of this magnitude had been held at Pemberley Manor since the death of old Mr. and Mrs. Darcy.Therefore, it was not just Caroline who was in full swing, but Mrs. Reynolds was overjoyed, directing the servants to get busy for the party early in the morning.

Since Anne's health was getting better and better, and she could not stay in bed all day, Mr. Darcy and Caroline went back to Pemberley first.This meeting is the first meeting after leaving.

Georgiana looked cute and cute in a lazy yellow dress.After studying at Villa Pierrefert College and under the influence of Mrs. Hurst, although Georgiana didn't know how much she had changed, Caroline knew that compared with the original book, it was even the same as the previous one she saw with her own eyes. Compared with Georgiana, the Georgiana in front of her looks generous and cute, showing the style of a little woman at first.

Anne wore a bright long dress which was rare. Although she looked a little weak, she looked a delicate beauty against the background of spring.

After experiencing Anne's serious illness and almost losing her daughter, Mrs. Catherine saw that Anne was getting better and more cheerful, and she had no prejudice against Caroline at all.Even for Caroline's invitation to hold an open-air party this time, Mrs. Catherine readily agreed.

The current Mrs. Catherine is very happy to see Caroline take Anne to more parties. As long as it is not too much, it will always do Anne more good than harm.

"If you want me to say that there should be more potted flowers on the long table, regardless of whether it is in the garden, it still needs a little flower decoration. And there, there should always be more long loungers. Even in spring, some people want to enjoy it. Sunny..." As soon as she entered the party garden, Lady Catherine habitually began to comment.

Caroline and Georgiana listened attentively to Mrs. Catherine's "pointing out the country", and made Anne, who was standing aside, giggle.Although it's not good to interrupt her mother's long speech, Anne still took Madam Catherine's hand and coquettishly asked Madam Catherine to accompany her for a walk in the garden, diverting Madam Catherine's attention.

Mrs. Catherine didn't know Anne's intentions, but she followed her daughter's wishes and let go of preaching to Caroline and the others, but she said to Annie: "Don't worry about me, go and play."

After obtaining Lady Catherine's consent, Caroline took Anne, and together with Georgiana, walked towards the female guests who were gathering to talk.After introducing Georgiana and Anne to her female companions, Caroline accidentally found Miss Rocheshuar in the crowd.

After leaving Paris, many things happened along the way.When Mr. Darcy and Caroline returned to England, they were still thinking about Anne's illness.Caroline is not indifferent to the entrustment of the Marquis of Rocheshuyal, but because she has asked Mr. Bingley to take care of her on her behalf, Caroline has not yet returned to the The Academy of Villa Pierrefer went to visit Mademoiselle Rocheshuar.

When writing the invitation letter, Caroline didn't think of Miss Roshshujal, but she just considered that Miss Roshshujal, who was still in the semester, came from London to Derbyshire more than Georgiana who had graduated. It was inconvenient, and no invitation letter was sent to her.And in the latest correspondence with Miss Roshshuart, she did not mention this matter. There is only one possibility for Miss Roshshuart to appear in Pemberley Manor at this moment, and that is...

Thinking of this possibility, Caroline couldn't help but raised her head and looked in the direction of the gentlemen.

On the gentleman's side, it is not like ladies and ladies like to gather together.Instead, they sat leisurely in twos and threes, talking a few words from time to time, and turning their heads to look at the female guest from time to time.

Caroline's gaze was first noticed by Mr. Darcy who was talking to Mr. Bingley.Mr. Darcy turned his head and gave his wife a gentle look. Seeing that Caroline seemed to be looking at them for something, he asked her what was going on with his eyes.

First, she signaled Mr. Darcy to notice Miss Roshshuyar in the crowd, and then pointed to Mr. Bingley standing beside him. Caroline smiled teasingly.

Seeing Caroline's actions, Mr. Darcy understood what she was thinking, but nodded to her to express his affirmation.

"Bingley, it seems that even Caroline has noticed," Mr. Darcy said to Mr. Bingley, turning his head.

Mr. Bingley's face was bright, and he smiled mischievously, "I didn't expect that Miss Roshshuyar would agree to invite me."

Mr. Darcy was quite surprised. He thought that since Mr. Bingley had invited Miss Rocheshuyal to this party, he was already a winner. It seemed that it was not the same as what he thought?

"Haven't you won the lady's heart?" asked Mr. Darcy, raising his eyebrows.

"Probably some." Mr. Bingley replied uncertainly, recalling the various scenes when he got along with Miss Roshchuyal.

Mr. Darcy frowned involuntarily.For Miss Rocheshuyal, Mr. Darcy's impression is only on the younger sister of the Marquis Rocheshuyal.Mr. Bingley's performance and expression reminded Mr. Darcy of a similar scene a long time ago, but don't be another Miss Jane Bennet.

Mr. Bingley did not know what Mr. Darcy was worried about. It happened that some lady had made a joke, and Miss Rocheshuyal laughed uncontrollably with everyone else.Although Miss Roshshuyar often smiles on weekdays, it is always a lady's standard smile.Mr. Bingley had never seen such a real and heartfelt smile. His eyes were glued to Miss Rocheshuyal in the crowd, so he didn't notice Mr. Darcy's frown even more.

"Darcy, I remember that there is a cricket ground in Pemberley. Why don't you invite Hurst and the others to play cricket?" Mr. Bingley turned around and said to Mr. Darcy with some embarrassment.

The ladies used to get together to chat, take a walk together, or play cards together. When they heard that the gentlemen suggested playing cricket, they all headed towards the cricket field at the same time.

The cricket ground is not far from the garden, and even from this side, the ground can be seen clearly.

Cricket, known as a "gentleman's sport", is not only because only gentlemen are allowed to participate in this sport, but the main reason lies in the various stadium etiquette.Of course, in Pemberley Manor, the requirements for the audience were slightly relaxed (mostly ladies), but the gentlemen who played all changed into white shoes, trousers, white coats and thin woolen vests.

Lady Catherine, claiming that cricket was not for an old man like her, wanted to go back to the house, but Anne was left to go to the pitch with Caroline and Georgiana.

The competition was very intense, but the ladies outside the court just applauded gently and commented softly, without showing any excitement.

After such a day, the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

In the dead of night, when only Mr. Darcy and Caroline were left alone, Caroline learned from Mr. Darcy about Mr. Bingley's pursuit of Miss Roshchuyal.

According to Mr. Darcy's words, Mr. Bingley didn't want to disturb Caroline with this matter, and the plan was to inform Caroline and Mrs. Hurst of the good news after Miss Rocheshuyal agreed to his marriage proposal.It was a complete accident that Miss Roshshuyar came to this party.

When Mr. Darcy mentioned his concerns, Caroline didn't take it seriously: "Fitzwilliam, Charles is no longer the Charles at Netherfield, and Miss Rocheshuar is not Miss Jane Bennet. Putting two things together, there must be nothing comparable j□j?"

"I have confidence in Charles. Let's wait for good news from him."

From Caroline's point of view, Miss Isabella Rochechouillard, though from France, is fundamentally a figure in the same circle.Isabella, who had a good talk with her in Paris, received the same education as Caroline received since she was a child, not to mention that after Isabella came to England, Pierre The same courses as Caroline were studied at Ferrer Villa College.In terms of being a qualified lady, or a qualified Mrs. Bingley in the future, Caroline has great confidence in Isabella.

Similarly, Caroline also believes that Mr. Bingley, who has experience, knows what he wants and how to go after what he wants.From the fact that Isabella accepted Charles' invitation to come to Pemberley Manor, I can know that Isabella is not completely indifferent to Charles, and I am afraid that Charles himself is a fan of the authorities.

Leaning in the arms of Mr. Darcy, what Caroline readily thought was that there might be another good news in the near future.

Sure enough, Mr. Bingley did not disappoint Caroline and Mr. Darcy.In the autumn when everything is mature, the Bingley Manor ushered in a grand wedding.

Outside the church, Caroline and Mr. Darcy watched Mr. Bingley and Miss Roshshuall complete their wedding ceremony, boarded the carriage, and went to the Lake District for their honeymoon. Pemberley Manor in the distance.

The country road in the evening is full of sunset clouds, gorgeous and beautiful.

Mr. Darcy took Caroline's hand, and walked slowly on the path, chatting as he had done on countless walks before.

Actually, that's fine.

No matter when and where you are, as long as you and I walk by your side, that's enough.

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The author has something to say: Next is Mrs. Hurst's episode, Mr. Bingley's and Miss Roshshuall's episode, and the episode of Baozi Pregnant.First replace the anti-theft chapter, and then add the following episodes. ^^