Mrs. Darcy's daily life

In the afternoon, Caroline sat in the open-air flower hall basking in the sun and reading a book.Mrs. Reynolds came in and reported: "Young Madam, the carriage is ready and we can set off."

"Really?" Putting down the book, Caroline stood up and said, "Then let's go."

Sitting in a carriage, following the winding and spacious stone road to the village under the hill, most of the villagers are rushing to the church on the east side, seeing Caroline’s carriage passing by, everyone stops and salutes to show respect .

Caroline is used to this kind of situation. When she stayed at Pemberley Manor, she would also come to the church in the village to worship every Sunday. Naturally, she would encounter such a situation every time.

When we arrived at the church, the pastor, Mr. Murdoch, was already waiting at the door.

Mr. Murdoch is of medium build, his hair is a little gray, his face is gentle and kind, and he always wears a kind smile, which makes people feel good. He has worked in the church of Pemberley Manor for 30 years and has a great love for the village. Contributions, and therefore, like Dr. Allen, are respected.At this time, he was wearing a black priest's robe, and he did not hold his iconic Bible in his hand.

Mr. Murdoch himself is not unreliable. He is an old-fashioned person. Today he came to collect donations, not to worship. Naturally, he would not pretend to be holding a Bible, which would be exhausting.

After exchanging pleasantries with Caroline and Mrs. Reynolds, they walked towards the church.

The church is not big and not very luxurious. The gray walls on the outside, the pointed gate, the pointed tower and the stained glass windows, look like a standard church, but it is exquisite and strong, and the inside is a Rows of clean and strong wooden benches, in front of it is the high platform of the choir and the statue of Jesus.

Every year, the Darcy family allocates a sum of money to repair the public facilities in the village. This church is the top priority, so there is no dilapidated and collapsed place.

After entering the church, many people had already come inside, and everyone stepped forward to say hello to Caroline and greeted each other.

Looking at the three children in front of them, the oldest was only ten years old, and the youngest was only five years old, Caroline showed a gentle smile. As long as she wasn't the kind of lawless brat, she was always more patient with children.

"Mrs. Darcy, good afternoon," the three children saluted Caroline and said in unison.The voice was crisp and raw, like biting into a fresh cucumber, and it was very pleasant to hear, especially the voice of the youngest child, which still had some lingering milky sounds.

Caroline bent down and rubbed the head of the youngest child, looked at them and said with a smile: "Hello, gentlemen", then turned her head, and Caroline asked Mrs. Reynolds: "Is there any candy? "

"Of course, young lady," said Mrs. Renault, and walked forward with a smile, and distributed a handful of candy to each of the three, stuffing their small pockets bulging.This is Caroline's habit. Every time she comes to the village, she will prepare some candies and give them to children when she meets them.

Although living in Pemberley Manor, they will never be short of clothes or food, and they are good-looking, but snacks such as candy are also a rare luxury for them. It is rare for them to buy them once at home. They can only satisfy their hunger when Caroline is there.

"Thank you, Mrs. Darcy and Mrs. Reynolds soon," said a young woman beside her, looking at the three children beside her.

"Thank you Mrs Darcy and Mrs Reynolds".

"No need." Caroline smiled and looked at the young woman next to her and asked, "Mrs. Parker, how is Mr. Parker now?"

"Oh, it's okay, Mrs. Darcy, I just need to rest for a while, thank you and Mr. Darcy for your help and concern." Mrs. Parker said a little excitedly, her face was not overwhelmed by the bad luck during this period Dismal gray.

"It's nothing, the village and us won't care if you have difficulties, and you don't have to worry too much." Caroline looked around the church as she said, "Okay, let's go there quickly, everyone is already here."

"Well, yes, Mrs. Darcy."

The fundraising didn't take long, and it ended in just an hour. In the end, Mr. Murdoch settled the matter and Caroline announced the amount of the donation. The total donation was nearly four pounds, which was not bad.

Caroline did not contribute, because the Darcy family's rent reduction for their family this year was considered the best help, and her role was only to preside over the fundraising.

The donation of four pounds, plus the Parker family's harvest this year, can fully survive this winter.Moreover, before winter every year, the Darcy family will make winter clothes from the old clothes collected this year and distribute them to poor families in the village, so that they can reduce the consumption of making winter clothes, which undoubtedly reduces the burden on their families.

After the fundraising was over, Caroline returned to the mansion, and she was busy arranging the autumn hunting party for the next few days.After she shared this idea with Mrs. Renault and Butler Sorel, they immediately took action and quickly drew up an invitation list for her to review.

On this day, Caroline had just discussed with the two chefs at Pemberley Manor about the food to be prepared for the hunting meeting.I saw Mrs. Renault walking in with two letters of worship.

One of the letters was from Colonel Black, Caroline had invited Colonel Black to the ball last time, and she was not surprised to see him, while the other was from an unknown stranger, introducing He was a traveler who happened to pass by here and wanted to visit Pemberley Manor tomorrow morning, which aroused Caroline's interest.

Pemberley Manor has always been open to the public, allowing everyone to visit, as Elizabeth and her Gardner uncle and aunt did.

Caroline had never met a visitor like this before, and this was the first time.According to Mrs. Reynolds, there are not many people who visit Pemberley Manor every year. Even when she went to London, there were several families who were on vacation in Derbyshire, but she was unlucky and missed it.

"Well, yes, I see." After Caroline collected the two letters, she asked Mrs. Reynolds to go down to prepare. After a while, Colonel Black and his uncle would arrive at Pemberley Manor.

The next morning, with the rustling of tall oak leaves in the garden, Caroline welcomed a guest she was particularly interested in.

This is a young man in his twenties, wearing a brown coat, trousers of the same color at his feet, and a pair of dark

He wore black riding boots, under a head of light blond hair, with a young and handsome face, and Mrs. Reynolds walked in, and looked around at the decorations in the room. Caroline could hear him talking about the furnishings in the room when she was standing in the hall. various appreciations.

Mrs. Reynolds stepped forward, and Caroline explained to her, because the gentleman was still looking around at the decorations in the room, obviously attracted by it, and did not pay attention to her mistress.

Caroline didn't care about his behavior, and instead took advantage of the gap to ask Mrs. Renault to go to the kitchen to prepare some refreshments.

The first time she saw this guest, Caroline guessed from his demeanor that he should be an artist, or a young man on his way to being an artist.With people of this type, so much more eccentric and elusive, such neglect she did not take to heart.

The young man ecstatically looked at the magnificent and exquisite hall full of artistic beauty, which made him unable to take his eyes off. It was not until he heard the voices of Caroline and Mrs. Reynolds that he restrained himself and looked forward. , the next moment his brown eyes suddenly lit up, and a strong color of amazement flashed in his eyes.

Wearing a gorgeous red dress, fair skin, delicate facial features, two mischievous strands of hair hanging from the ears, an elegant posture, and a noble appearance, everything made his heart beat faster. The Venus, all the exquisite decorations around her were eclipsed in front of her, so that he could no longer arouse his interest.

"Okay, ma'am, I'll go right away," Mrs. Renault nodded in agreement.After she left, Caroline turned her head and looked at the guests in front of her with a polite smile.

"Mr. Field, hello, welcome to Pemberley Manor."

Field immediately restrained his eager eyes. He was afraid that this would scare his angel. He needed time. In an instant, he made a decision in his heart to stay in Derbyshire for a while and not leave in a hurry.

Field politely gave a gentleman's salute, and said with a smile: "Hi, Mrs. Darcy, thank you very much for your generosity, allowing me to come to Pemberley Manor. This is really the most beautiful manor I have ever met, especially with you A beautiful lady is here, and the manor is even more radiant."

Faced with such flattery, Caroline was no longer surprised, she just smiled and said: "You are too famous", making a gesture of invitation, Caroline said: "Why don't I show you around."

"Oh! Of course."

"I saw Mr. Field just now that you were so focused on admiring the surrounding decorations, you seemed to like it very much." Caroline asked as she walked.

"Indeed, Mrs. Darcy, I have fully seen the beauty of Pemberley Manor this morning. Today I walked up to enjoy the beautiful scenery here. The environment is quiet and beautiful." When Field was speaking, She turned her head to stare at Caroline's side face without blinking her eyes, and only quickly retracted her gaze when she turned her head.

"Is that so, I saw you wrote in your letter yesterday that you are a traveler, and you must have been to many places."

"That's right, Mrs. Darcy," Field replied cheerfully.

"By the way, Mrs. Darcy, I haven't introduced my other identity to you. I am still a painter from Ireland. Unfortunately, I am not well-known until now." Field said humorously: "I love The pursuit of beauty, especially such a beautiful manor, I originally planned to show it on my drawing paper."

"Originally?" Caroline asked with a puzzled tilt of her head.

Field's breath caught, and he thought his angel was so cute even the way he turned his head, he was completely mesmerized.Field showed a polite smile, he stared at Caroline intently and said, "Yes, because now I have a new plan."He is now inspired, and he can't wait to pick up the paintbrush and show his angel's every move on the drawing paper.

Facing the words and expression of the young Mr. Field, Caroline frowned unobtrusively, and then heard the other party say: "Mrs. Darcy, I wonder if I have the honor to draw a picture for you , Oh, of course, if you are willing to draw a few more pictures, I don't mind." Field stared at Caroline with bright eyes.

"Sorry, Mr. Field, I don't want to draw any portraits right now." Caroline coldly rejected the other party's proposal. Mrs. Reynolds came forward to report that the tea was ready, sir.

"Oh, refreshments? Thank you very much, Mrs. Darcy, for your generosity. I just happened to be a little hungry." Field said cheerfully immediately, thinking that he could sit down with his angel for refreshments, his heart couldn't restrain his excitement .

"Then please, Mr. Field." Caroline nodded lightly. She always felt that there was something wrong with this man.

In the living room, after Field absentmindedly ate a few pieces of snacks, he brought up the topic just now: "Mrs. Darcy, why don't you want me to draw a picture for you? A beautiful lady like you deserves a A portrait that also shows your beautiful side."

Speaking of this, Field became more and more excited. Looking at Caroline, who was leisurely and elegantly holding a teacup, he could no longer suppress his admiration, and praised: "You are like an angel, you are so beautiful! People are suffocating, at this moment I feel that I am here to be guided by God, just to let me meet you, believe me, I will definitely show your most beautiful side on my drawing paper."

Field's voice was sincere and sincere, but it didn't impress Caroline, instead it made her complexion suddenly darken.

Caroline put down her teacup and glanced at Field expressionlessly, and said in an indifferent voice: "Mr. Field, I have already said that I don't want to draw any portraits, and I hope you pay attention to your wording when you speak." She stood up , Caroline said: "Now I think, we are not suitable for talking together, and then I will let the housekeeper take you out, excuse me."

After speaking, Caroline turned and left the living room.Field in the back stood up in panic, watching Caroline's disappearing back, with a look of extreme annoyance in his eyes, he was so impulsive that he angered his angel.

Even in the face of Caroline's indifferent attitude, Field's fire of love has not been extinguished, on the contrary, it has become more and more intense. However, Mrs. Reynolds came in later, and he had no choice but to leave. However, he decided that he wanted Caroline tonight. Draw a portrait of him, and I will come to see her tomorrow, hoping that she will forgive him because of the painting he sent.Thinking of this, he was reluctant to leave, but wished to rush back to the hotel to draw his angel.

After seeing off the young traveler, Mrs. Renault wondered that this gentleman left too quickly.In the past, when people came to visit, they would visit here for at least an hour, but this gentleman only stayed for less than half an hour.

At this time, Caroline, who walked to the library, didn't pay much attention to this matter, but directly picked up the book on the sofa and flipped through it.At most, he would consider himself unlucky, and finally met a visiting traveler, but turned out to be a painter with a foolish mind.

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