[Pride and Prejudice] Stupid life in the 18th century

The Bennets stayed in Chelton Ham so long that they didn't want to go back, but because of the newly purchased farm, Mr. Bennet did need time to take care of it.During the period, because the previous farmer was too bad, he had to go to the town government, and after paying a small amount of severance pay, he was finally dismissed.

Barry Weir also helped to find several poor families who had to go to the East End of London to survive because they lost their farmland.They are all with their families. It is no better to be hired by the Bennett family's farm. There is also housing. Farming and animal husbandry are all used to work. The most important thing is that if you farm by yourself, it can completely provide for the family's rations. question.These families left almost immediately after receiving the news, fearing that they would miss the opportunity if they were too late.

After the industrial revolution, the large-scale land enclosure movement and large-scale machine production broke the tranquility of the agricultural society, and the old life of men farming and women weaving became unsustainable.In the past, yeoman farmers, manual workers and artisans had to migrate to industrial cities to find work in order to survive. This is why the East End of London and other industrial cities were formed.

In such an environment, the opportunity to return to the countryside is too rare.

The aristocratic and beautiful young Viscount Westminster also accompanied Mr. Bennet during this period.The old housekeeper is happy to see the success, without the teaching of the male master, although the young master has good manners and has received a good education before; he is always a bit lazy and casual, lacks experience in dealing with things, and his body is getting weaker and weaker.

The temperature at the end of May has been very suitable for outdoor sports, and nearby neighbors have invited Mr. Bennett to participate in two hunting activities.It's a pity that the only boy in the room full of Bennett girls, Andrew, is just a suckling and bubbling little guy.

Watching their father go hunting with the Viscount of Westminster, the girls were envious and jealous.Fortunately, little Andrew still has to lie on the bed and play, so let's play the little heir reluctantly to vent our grievances.

The little heir has a pink face, and he has inherited Mrs. Bennett's excellent appearance very well. His curly chestnut hair is shiny and soft, his blue eyes are round and clear, his eyebrows are light, and his lips are moist and pink.Moreover, it is estimated that the relationship between the absorption of nutrients in the mother's womb is very good. The child is also very good-tempered and doesn't like to cry very much. (Calcium-deficient children like to cry and have a bad temper.) So the people playing are very happy, and the little things being played are also happy.

Every day after lunch, Elizabeth held Andrew in her arms and walked up and down the corridor.The reason is to help him digest food.But while touching his little face, he touched his little hand for a while, and rubbed his little belly for a while.Andrew is also very good-tempered, he is not tired of her harassment at all, and even smiled at Elizabeth.This feeling is actually very subtle. Elizabeth has never been conscious of being a child. This little guy who has been taken care of by her since conception is almost like her child.

"Oh, Andrew grows so fast, you're gaining weight again."

The little guy looked at Elizabeth innocently, "Ah, ah!" It was equivalent to replying twice, then lowered his head and continued to play with the ribbon on Elizabeth's chest naturally.

"Liz, return Andrew to Mom and let him go to sleep. Let's go to the racecourse with Dad!" Jane smiled brightly, and she was arranging the ribbon of the sun hat in her hands, and the skirt on her body was already a smock for going out .

"Hey, Dad actually wants to take us to play today!" Elizabeth was also very curious, she had never learned how to ride a horse in her life.

"Yes, it's rare that there is a horse farm here. Dad taught us how to ride horses! Mary and the others are a little younger. Dad and Mom have said it. Let's sneak out and meet Dad. Don't let those three little bean dings find out!"

"Oh! Wait, I'm going to change my skirt and put on my sun hat."

"Hurry up, Andrew, leave it to me!" Jane happily kissed Andrew's little cheek, and hugged her into her arms.

When they got outside the gate, they parked their carriage across the street. Mr. Bennett and the Viscount of Westminster were sitting in the driver's seat, and the poor groom was sent away to nowhere.

"Liz! Jane! Hurry up! Dad is going to teach you how to ride a horse today." Mr. Bennett was also in high spirits, a man in his thirties, heroic and energetic.

A group of people came to the racecourse, and there were three farmhands, father and son, waiting at the stable.The two teenage boys held and led the two ponies prepared for the two ladies.

One is white and the other is brown; Elizabeth smiled happily after seeing it: "Dad, is this specially prepared for us? Xiaobai and Jane are a perfect match! Hahaha."

"Lizzy, what kind of words come out of your mouth turn sour; I think you've got your eye on that little brown pony?"

"Okay, both of you go and learn how to get close to horses with the Hardys!" Mr. Bennet looked at the two beautiful daughters happily, and turned his head to talk to the Viscount of Westminster. "Viscount Ansair, I'm wronging you to accompany my two daughters today, let's go for a jog later."

"It's my pleasure. Mr. Bennett, why don't you call me Ansair."

"Hehe, good!" Mr. Bennett is very happy that the relationship has gradually become closer during this period of time, and he will come and go frequently in the future. When Jane is old, I am not afraid that he will not take the bait!Even a man can't pass the beauty pass, not to mention that their family's Jane is in London, so she looks pretty good.

Jane gently stroked the little white horse's neck.And Elizabeth put her face on it, "Oh, how can you be so cute?" But the brown pony seemed to be very happy, and even stuck out its tongue to lick Elizabeth's palm. "Mr. Hardy, is there any maltose? I want to feed Coco~"

"The name Coco is really cute, what should I call my little white horse?"

"I think it's called Xiaobai!" Elizabeth smiled and used maltose as an excuse to curry favor with Coco.

"Liz, you're being naughty again!" Jane said helplessly, but still happily stroked the little white horse's forehead. "Your name is Snow White!"

Although the horse looked docile and beautiful, it was not so easy to get on the horse when it was time.Especially the two little girls, who are always less courageous than boys, and it takes a lot of effort to learn how to ride a horse.

After all, Jane is an aborigine, and has adapted well. Now she is sitting firmly on the pony, and is being led slowly by the Hardy family boy.Elizabeth was still trying to get on the horse, after all, there was a big difference in size between the two of them.

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It was easy to sneak out, but when they got home, Jane and Elizabeth were decisively reprimanded by the three younger sisters.

"It's too much for you two to sneak out and not take us with you. Lydia is very angry now." The bad-tempered little sister pouted and muttered.But this little Douding is not yet 6 years old, and Mr. Bennett will never consider taking her if he gets angry.

Little nerd Mary also complained, not because she wanted to ride a horse so much, although she didn't know what her sisters were doing, but this difference in treatment really made her mind. "Dad, where did you take them, why didn't you take us there! We are so bored at home!".

"Dear Mary, didn't you stay in the study all day two days ago? I thought it would disturb you."

"Hey, how can our study be compared to that of the Viscount's? Didn't you say that Mr. Viscount will pack it and bring it back to London?" Mary sighed. It is those books that are more attractive.

Sitting next to Mrs. Bennet, Catherine has no other ideas, as long as she is not alone, and Lydia and Mary are also left behind.

"Okay, when you grow up a bit, Dad will teach you how to ride a horse!"

Mrs. Bennett's face was serious when she heard it, and she was very happy that the husband and wife had the same opinion, but she didn't expect Mr. Bennett to be too unreliable!Didn't tell her about this! "Oh! My sir, you didn't tell me you were teaching girls to ride horses. How old is Liz? It's too dangerous!"

"Good lady! I knew you would be so surprised, but don't you think the girls are back well now?"

"Mr. Bennett! If something happens, it will be too late!"

Seeing that the family was going to fight, Viscount Ansair Westminster immediately planned to avoid it. "Mr. Bennett, I'll go back to my room to tidy up. See you in the living room later."

Seeing Mrs. Bennet go crazy, Elizabeth also had a headache, and took the opportunity to ask for a retreat. "Oh, Mom, I'm going to prepare dinner too, Jane, please help me!"

"Ok!"

"You two! I'm talking about you, come here now! I'll tell you not to leave!" Mrs. Bennet said angrily.

Mr. Bennet could only nod to the Viscount. "I'll see you later, I'm really sorry."

In the end, of course, the two daughters assured and assured that they must pay attention to safety, be careful, and at most ride a horse and walk a few steps first, and they will never go horse racing.Mr. Bennet also kept saying good things, and Mrs. Bennet heard that she was still somewhat modest. At least Elizabeth was just learning how to ride a horse this afternoon, so she let it go.

After coaxing her mother, Elizabeth took Mary and Jane to the kitchen again.

"Liz, I really didn't expect that you didn't even learn how to mount a horse all afternoon!" Mary gloated now.

Elizabeth didn't care too much, "Hey, there will always be your time, just watch, you will definitely not be as good as me when the time comes."

"You guys went for a horse race, what a pity for such a splendid afternoon."

"Mary, no matter how bright the sun is, it has nothing to do with you. You spend more time in the study than outdoors."

"Hmph~ Outdoor activities should be enjoyed by the whole family."

"The maze in the garden is enough for you children to play with."

"Oh! Jane, tell me, Liz is only two years older than me!"

"Okay, okay, hurry up and watch, what to do at night."

Self-inflicted is probably referring to Mary, who obviously doesn't like outdoor activities very much.Now I have to play ball on the lawn with my two younger sisters.

"Hey, Mary must have a good time today!" Elizabeth smiled and pinched her bitter-faced sister, and ran to play badminton with Elizabeth.

Ansel Westminster also naturally played golf with Mr. Bennett, just like a nephew.Mrs. Bennet hugged little Andrew and hid under the parasol, leisurely eating snacks, fruits and drinks, while watching her husband and daughters having fun.

Andrew Bennett watched his mother keep stuffing food into his mouth, very greedy, gesticulating and yelling.

"Honey, you're still too young, Liz said you'd better not eat such delicious food." Mrs. Bennet smiled and shook the little guy's hand.

"Ah! Ah~" Andrew Bennett was still working hard to open his mouth, and his watery eyes were full of anticipation and enthusiasm. It would be true if his mother gave him a taste.

"Hey, you look like a greedy little cat, you really deserve to be your sister's brother!" Mrs. Bennett was in a very happy mood. Isn't the most fun thing about children is before they can't speak.If you can talk and walk, you will be able to make trouble, so you should worry about it!

"Okay, okay, let me see what you can try!" Mrs. Bennet finally scraped a little puree with a spoon and fed it into Andrew's mouth.So the child is satisfied.