10. Chapter X
Charles immediately wrote to Darcy to inquire about the situation, and Mr. Darcy said that although Merryton's conditions were good, there did not seem to be a suitable property to sell.
"It seems that there is a manor over there that can be rented, I have seen it before, and Mr. Morris was going to rent it to me at that time, but I don't need it, so I hope you think it is appropriate." Darcy explained, "On the Hertfordshire side, if you want to rent a manor there, you still need to look at it. ”
Caroline agreed, "That's right, if my brother wants to buy a property, it's not just a matter of words, we need to go there and do a field trip before we can decide." Besides, we are originally from the north, so maybe we will not be used to the weather in the south! ”
Charles agreed, "That's right! But I heard that it was a beautiful countryside near Longborn, and I wanted to take Caroline to relax. ”
“…… I don't need to be distracted, Charles! ”
"Then I'd like to bring Louisa and Mr. Hearst." Charles, who was refuted, was as good as a stream, "What do you think, Darcy? ”
The handsome gentleman didn't say anything, nodded in agreement, "So we'll be on our way early tomorrow morning, right?" ”
Caroline was a little surprised, "So fast? ”
"Good sister, don't you also want to see the countryside?"
No, I actually just wanted to go and gossip!
A woman's serious inner excitement was Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's first encounter! Although it is indeed a place with pleasant scenery, isn't the point of returning to the plot???
There seems to be a slight difference between Austin's Mr. Darcy and Caroline's Mr. Darcy, at least she thinks that in front of Bingley, Mr. Darcy is a gentleman, although a little cold.
Because he was going to Merryton early tomorrow morning, Darcy naturally stayed at Caroline's house, even if she got married, Louisa still liked to see handsome guys, no way, women by nature.
Charles said that he didn't see it, although he was nervous, it didn't mean that he was stupid. Forced, with such a sister, he is also very tired.
"So now I know the benefits of my sister." Caroline smiled.
Early the next morning, the two carriages slowly drove towards Merryton, Hearst and Louisa, and Charles Caroline and Mr. Darcy.
Except for a few complaints about the bumps in the carriage on the way, everything was beautiful, and Caroline said that she enjoyed this life very much, which was simply the highest level!
They arrived at Meriton before dark, there were no tall buildings or villas, there were grasslands and wheat fields as far as the eye could see, the trees grew gracefully and beautifully, and the Netherfield Manor under the slanting sun was like a medieval knight, handsome and elegant.
"Oh! Charles! Look at the manor! It's so beautiful here! Louisa got out of the carriage and looked happily at the Netherfield Manor in front of her, "Let's hurry up and let the servants clean it, such a large manor, otherwise we won't want to sleep tonight!" ”
Charles immediately commanded, "Don't worry, Louisa, no matter how big this place is, it's no bigger than Darcy's Pemberley Manor, it's the best-looking manor I've ever seen!" It would be nice to be able to live there for the rest of my life! ”
As he spoke, he sighed, knowing that even Darcy's friends can't stay at someone's house all the time! If only Caroline married Darcy! But it's impossible!
Charles glanced at the two of them resentfully, and the hair on Caroline's body exploded in an instant, what the hell do you want!? Darcy was also a little surprised by Charles's eyes, feeling hairy in his heart, and looked at him strangely.
"I just heard that the scenery of the village next to Longborn is very beautiful, and there are beautiful ladies, and there are all kinds of things in the town, so we can go and see them together tomorrow!" Charles blinked his big eyes and looked at the few people around him expectantly, "It must be interesting, isn't it!?" ”
Caroline couldn't bear to splash him with cold water, so she nodded, "I think I think it is, and Charles might find me a sister-in-law!" ”
She thought of Jane Bennett, the most beautiful young lady in the legend of Longborn.
As soon as the words fell, Darcy looked at her in surprise, don't ask her how she felt it.
Darcy was stunned and frowned slightly, he didn't think that in such a country, there could be such a good young lady and worthy of Bingley.
Caroline knew what he was thinking at a glance, and pouted her lips rather disdainfully, and then sit back and wait for you to be slapped in the face, and when Elizabeth appears, your whole world will be bright.
Oh, you're electric! You are the light! You are the only myth! I only love you, youaremystar!
The Bentleys' servants were very efficient, probably thanks to Caroline's overhaul, so they rested well that night in Netherfield Manor, and even the always fastidious Louisa and Hirst did not say anything embarrassing.
Early the next morning, Caroline and Louisa went to the market, while the men chose to run horses at Meriton, and at noon the servants of Netherfield Manor prepared a sumptuous lunch.
Caroline spread jam on the bread as she said the gossip she heard from the bazaar today, "Charles, you're right, I heard from the people of Longburn that the ladies there are all first-class and beautiful, especially the young ladies of the Bennett family over there, I heard that they are all beauties!" ”
Luisa glanced at Caroline, and expressed her deep disdain and hatred for this kind of sister who was so ambitious to destroy her own prestige, "Caroline! You're not bad-looking, and you don't think much about yourself when you have time! Your brother's heart doesn't need you to it yet! As he spoke, he raised his chin to Darcy, as if to signal to Caroline the golden bachelor in front of her.
“…… Louisa! Caroline glanced at Darcy in embarrassment, and found that the other party was also looking at her, so she immediately looked away, this is too embarrassing, you can eat more, you can't talk more! Mr. Darcy is definitely a man who can be seen from afar and cannot be played with! "Not to mention this, people are going to pay a visit when they hear that Charles and Mr. Darcy are coming!"
"Really?" Charles's eyes lit up when he heard this, "To be honest, I really like this kind of occasion!" It's fun to think about the social interaction in the countryside! You say yes, Darcy? ”
"If those people don't do some weird things, I think it's not just the scenery that deserves to be appreciated." Darcy put down the bread in his hand and spoke slowly, his voice as low and magnetic as ever.
Hearst added with a smile, "Yes, yes! It's just a redneck, and it doesn't have any connotation! Mr. Darcy was right, we were just here for a holiday, and we didn't need to socialize too much, but if there was a ball, then I would have to think about it! ”
Louisa glared at him fiercely, turned around and complained to Caroline with a sad face, whispering that Mr. Hearst always thinks about others, thinks that she is not beautiful or something, Caroline nodded bitterly, she swears that her ears are going to grind calluses, Mr. Hearst is such a person, and Louisa didn't know what happened to marry him at that time.
Is it just with those possessions? But when she got married, the Bentley family had a lot of dowry...... Caroline said that she understood that she couldn't, in her heart, although Louisa was not very good, she was also a lady, and her dowry was also very rich, if no one pursued it, it was impossible, and there were not a few men who were better than Hearst, but she chose Hearst.
Caroline used to be curious, so she asked Luisa, she rarely saw Luisa so serious, she held Caroline's hand tightly, "Dear, you must choose a good husband, at this point you must not be messed with by your own temperament, do you understand the consequences of being too arrogant when you are young?" I always thought that there would be better ones in the future, but in the end, it could only be empty. ”
Louisa tugged at the corners of her mouth and smiled unwillingly, "After all, Hearst is still good to me, and I still have property to take, don't I?" ”
Caroline was stunned, a little unsure of how to answer, she understood Louisa's sadness, but what could she do?
"Luisa, sometimes life is so helpless." That's why she thinks, what will happen to women at this time if they are independent?
She has a dream of not being willing to be reduced to mediocrity, for more than ten years, she has been appointed, and she has worked hard to live, but she still can't let go of her original place in her heart.
- She wants to go to sea.
But what lady would do that?
"Alright, if Caroline likes it, we can throw a dance!" Charles smiled and watched Louisa and Caroline talk in a whisper, he was quite relieved, "What do you say, Darcy?" You're a nobleman! ”
Aristocrats have the right to become celebrities here.
Darcy understood this, glanced at the expectant Bingley, and swallowed the words of refusal, "Hmm." ”
I don't like this kind of activity, but it's harmless, isn't it?
"Perfect! I'll get in touch when the time comes, and it's in Netherfield Gardens! "Bentley danced.
Darcy paused, and said, "Rather than that, Sir William, the neighbor who will be coming in a moment, may be going to throw a ball for you, and it must be before your ball." ”
"What does it matter! Anyway, it's all about inviting a lot of guests, and as long as you can dance, then it's going to be fun! But who doesn't know how to dance? Even the country dance is very good! ”
Charles was always optimistic, and Caroline laughed wickedly, "I don't like proms." ”
Darcy turned his head, and at this point, he admired Miss Bingley again.
- Because he doesn't like it either.