Aristocrat.

In Caroline's world, this is indeed a bit out of reach.

But she clearly knew that the man in front of her was an aristocrat, the kind of aristocracy typical of a nineteenth-century English gentleman.

He was upright, kind, generous, and although he was cold, he was reserved and rich, tall and majestic, and handsome, and could almost be regarded as a perfect man.

Caroline couldn't help but admire, and became curious about a girl like Elizabeth, and couldn't help but wonder what kind of young lady she was, worthy of such an excellent Mr. Darcy.

Darcy is also observing Caroline, Bingley's family he knows, the elders of the previous generation ran the business, and the Bingley family has only begun to make a fortune, which is indeed much worse than the nobles of the Darcy family's generation.

But both Charles and Caroline Bentley were first-class gentlemen, and Darcy did not think that could hinder his friendship with Charles, and now, perhaps, with Miss Bingley.

It was rude to say that, but he had a rare curiosity about Miss Caroline Bingley.

"Prom?" Caroline looked at the handsome man in surprise.

Darcy nodded, "Yes, it's in the suburbs of London, and I'd like to invite Charles and Miss Bingley to attend." ”

Caroline blinked, "If Brother Charles agrees." ”

The large dog over there pricked up his ears, "Of course I agree!" ”

Caroline: "......"

Mr. Darcy nodded slightly, "I hope to see the amazing Miss Bingley then." ”

――？？？ Excuseme？？ When did Mr. Darcy say such a compliment?

Possessed?

A dazed Caroline, accompanied by Georgiana, lived in Pemberley Manor for nearly a week.

Charles couldn't wait to stay here a little longer, so he didn't say anything about leaving, and by the time Caroline reacted, a long time had passed.

She was surprised why Mr. Darcy didn't remind them, but let them stay here for so long, didn't Mr. Darcy like to be disturbed? Aunt Austin, you lie!

Dinner on this day consisted of cured meats and salted fish, a smorgasbord of vegetables boiled and rotten, served with jam. To entertain their guests, the chefs at Pemberley Manor prepared roasted shepherd's pie and minced lamb tripe called haggis, along with french fries and crispy wedges, and dessert with chocolate sponge pudding and black tea with milk.

It looked so hearty that Charles was in a good mood to pick up a piece of cured meat and put it in his mouth, "Hey! Darcy, I really want to steal your cook! Fantastic job! ”

Caroline twitched the corners of her mouth, she knew she shouldn't expect anything from Britain at this time.

The originator of the dark culinary world!! She finally saw it one day......

The improved Bentley's cooks finally don't do anything weird like stargazing, Caroline is satisfied, but Charles is not, he likes the fishy things, especially salted fish.

Caroline was devastated, and sure enough, Brother Charles and I were a stomach apart!

Tell me, chop the haggis and throw it into the stomach of the sheep, cook it, and then cut it open and eat, what is so delicious! Doesn't it look like you have any appetite at all?

In the past, if you asked Caroline to eat these, she would never, never, never taste them, but there is a saying that if you follow the local customs, since she has come here, she can't starve to death, right?

If you ask her since she is from heaven. Chao's Zhenghong Miao, why don't you improve the food?

Caroline rolled her eyes, didn't she know the concept of balance? History must not be changed lightly, and if she introduced Chinese things to Britain at this time, then she would not dare to bear the consequences at all.

So, she tried to accept cured meats and fish sticks...... Once you accept this setting, it's actually quite emotional.

At the very least, the seafood fried rice won Caroline's heart.

After the meal, Charles received Caroline's eyes, swallowed the milk tea in his mouth, and said to Darcy, "Darcy, I thought about it, we have been disturbing here for a long time, and I don't want to bother anymore, and there are still some things in London that have not been dealt with, I think, we will leave early tomorrow morning, right?" ”

He looked at his sister, who gave him a thumbs up, and Charles grinned, "Darcy, you haven't dealt with your affairs much these days, have you?" It's used to accompany us, and I'm sorry! ”

As soon as Georgiana heard that Caroline was leaving, she immediately let go of the pudding in her hand and looked at the young lady with blank eyes, "Caroline, are you leaving?" ”

Caroline likes children very much, especially the teenage Lori, who looks soft and cute, has a good personality, and she doesn't have any aristocratic lady herself, so she is very happy with Georgia, so in just two days, the two have been anxious, and now when she heard that Caroline was leaving, Georgiana was immediately unhappy.

Caroline glanced at Mr. Darcy in embarrassment and saw that the guy was indifferent! She pouted, thinking that Mr. Darcy was so bad that she could look at her sister like this!

"I'm sorry Georgiana, I might be leaving tomorrow." Seeing that Lori immediately burst into tears, she was so frightened that she waved her hand again and again, "Hey, it's not that you can't see me!" If Georgiana is free, you can come to London to find me during the holidays, but you are always welcome at the Bentley family~"

Georgiana looked up at her brother, and when she received the look of approval, she burst into tears and smiled, "Well, Caroline, you can't lie to me!" When I'm on vacation, I still want to invite you to the manor to play, and of course, I'll go to you too! ”

"Uh-huh, so don't be upset."

Darcy's eyes twinkled slightly, he had never known that Georgiana could be so cheerful, even bold, to express her feelings.

There was a strange feeling in his heart, and he didn't know whether to be jealous of Miss Bingley, or to thank her.

Anyway, Darcy felt that it was the right decision to invite the Bingley siblings to his manor this time, and he thought he would invite them again if he had the chance.

And, Miss Bentley, he's really curious.

For the first time, Darcy had the desire to explore someone. Hopefully, otherwise, there would be no idea of inviting her to the ball.

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In Britain in the early nineteenth century, with the rapid development of industry, large chimneys and rotating machines occupied most of the London market, and the rapid development of the textile industry and machine manufacturing industry made the new bourgeoisie and the new aristocracy see huge benefits and invested in commercial development.

Overseas trade and industrial development went hand in hand, and in addition to domestic industrial development, the expansion of overseas colonies was also a very important part.

At this time, it was still the world of men, and the rapid expansion of masculinity made the status of women low, and Britain was not so obvious, but there were already many pictures that were difficult to touch.

Although there is still some time before a large-scale feminist movement, the women are fighting for it. Snatch. Voices for power are gradually pouring out from all over the country.

Caroline knew that few women in this era were involved in business and politics, and those who were in the social circle were courtesan-like women, and Charles's brother had told her that she didn't want to see her become that kind of woman.

"No one wants you like that, Caroline." I have to say that for the sake of his sister's lifelong event, Charles Bentley can be said to have broken his heart.

Although it is said that women are not allowed to participate in these things, but the aristocratic ladies who have big assets behind their backs are not without zài, so when Caroline proposed to Charles that she wanted to participate in the investment in the factory, Charles agreed after a little thought.

Her sister has an amazing talent here, and if they are strangled in the cradle, how much will their Bentley family lose!

Charles is not stupid, he knows what it means to play to an advantage.

As for his sister's business will not be discovered, Charles shrugged his shoulders disdainfully, what if he found out, in the aristocratic circle, as long as it is not made public, such a woman is absolutely rare, who doesn't want to marry a woman with both talent and beauty? How can there be an attitude that says people avoid it?

If anyone wants to marry their own sister, they don't need to go through him, the only brother?!

Charles thought triumphantly.

“…… Brother, Brother Charles? Charles!! ”

Charles Bentley came back to his senses suddenly, looked at the round-eyed young lady in front of him, and laughed out loud, "Caroline, if you continue to be so fierce, see who dares to ask you!" ”

"I wish I could do it!" Rolling her eyes in her heart, Caroline pursed her lips, "Charles, how did you think about what I said?" ”

"Buying land?"

"yes, it's to buy land." Caroline nodded, "I see that many new aristocrats have invested in industry, and our Bentley family's industry is not bad, so can we consider investing in real estate?" ”

Charles frowned, "What's the use of investing in real estate?" Shouldn't we follow Da Yu and continue to make machine manufacturing together? ”

"Of course, it's also important." Caroline nodded, "But brother, have you ever thought that our Bentley family is just a middle class developed by relying on commercial assets, and it is not comparable to the new aristocracy in politics." ”

"You mean ......?"

"Be one of them."

"Caroline!?" Charles's eyes widened, he just thought about this kind of thing.

"I'm not kidding, although the nobility is out of reach, but how do you know what will happen in the future." Caroline said sternly, "Maybe His Majesty the King thinks my idea is good?" ”

After being dumbfounded for a long time, Charles Mumu nodded, "I agree, so what do you do with the land you bought?" ”

"Keep doing the factory, brother, what you are best at." Miss Lady laughed, "If you want, I want to go to sea and see." ”

"......" Charles was dumbfounded, "You're crazy......"

Caroline's eyebrows curled, "So my brother has to find a good family for me~"

As Mr. Darcy said, only a gentleman with sufficient financial resources can support Miss Bentley's dream.