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

Mrs. Bennett and her two daughters sat on one side of the carriage, and on the other side was Mr. Bennett who escorted them to London.There are several coat boxes piled up behind the carriage, and there is a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables on top, covered with hard canvas.

Elizabeth sat by the window, looking at the stretch of lawn outside the carriage. In the distance, there were small houses of farmers and neat farmland.The trees are neither dense nor tall, and everything looks so peaceful and comfortable.

Occasionally, there were one or two children from farmers' families on the side of the road. One monkey was on the fruit tree, and the others were waiting to pick up fruits under the tree. When they found red ones, they were very happy.Which child is not gluttonous?Even if it is a sour fruit, it is a pleasure to eat it in your mouth.

"Oh, mom, I want to eat cherries too, and there are strawberries this season! Mom, let's stop the car and get some for uncles." Elizabeth lay at the window, looking back at Mrs. Bennet expectantly. .

"It's mainly because Liz is hungry!" Mrs. Bennet was unable to touch her forehead.

Jane looked at her mother's helplessness and smiled: "Mother, why don't you just stop in front, and if you encounter it in front of you, you can buy some from the child for a few pennies? I want to try it too. If there are strawberries, I will It's better."

Elizabeth was also moved when she saw Jane Beauty, and she complained that Jane Beauty was still a child, and said that other people were children.On the face, he stared at Mr. Bennet pitifully.

"Father, let's just stop for a while, just a little while will not delay the journey."

Mr. Bennett smiled and glanced at Mrs. Bennett: "Okay, Liz is just in for a treat. Didn't I just come out and ask for a handful of change from my father?"

Elizabeth frowned, her delicate eyebrows, and said that it was only one pound, three shillings and ten pence!She still wants to buy a gift for her sister when she comes back, and she still has to save money! .Reluctantly stroking the small handkerchief wrapped in coins in the small satchel.

Seeing that Mrs. Bennet was also relieved, Elizabeth could only sigh: "Jane, why don't we agree, and it will be considered that we have given uncle."

Jane finally couldn't help laughing: "Hey, although it was Liz's suggestion, let me express my heart together."

Mrs. Bennet also smiled: "Okay, you sisters have made an agreement, and I don't care."

At last the coachman stopped the carriage, and Mr. Bennet helped Mrs. Bennet down.Tell the sisters a few words, "Don't go too far, the farmer of the Langman family is in front of you."

Elizabeth, who got her wish, didn't cover her mouth when she smiled, and the black hole of tooth replacement was so brightly presented in everyone's eyes. "Got it, dad, we'll be right back, and then I dragged Jane and ran into the orchard.

In the end, the six children who picked fruit were given a penny each, and finally got the cherries in their pockets; the other two children came home with a pack of wild strawberries, and each got a penny.Both parties were very satisfied, and Elizabeth generously gave them two small handkerchief biscuits in her satchel.

"Miss Bennett, your satchel is so beautiful." A 7- or 8-year-old girl showed envy in her eyes. The fabric looked softer than the thick cotton skirt she was wearing.

"These are just leftover scraps of cloth, made of patchwork satchels. It's just a little more convenient to carry around." Jian Meiren is very good at dealing with people at a young age.

Elizabeth looked at the fruit in her arms contentedly, "Hey, you are so fast, there are so many, why don't you send them to the carriage? When we come back from our trip, if you still have wild strawberries, cherries, and plums It's all right, I want everything you send over."

The children were also very happy when they heard it, and naturally they were very active and sent them to the carriage.The carriage started to run, and the little guys were still waving.

Elizabeth looked at the shrinking figure, and naturally seized the opportunity: "The farmer's children are so pitiful. From now on, I will be a good boy, learn cooking skills, and cook for my parents." This is How clever it is!

Jane pinched her cheek: "I will remember now, let's see what excuses you can find for learning handicrafts and embroidery."

Elizabeth curled her lips, thinking to herself, didn't I come up with a lot of ideas for your little snacks, do you have a specialization in art? "Hey, it's enough to have a skill. There's no time to learn so much. You can just learn as you like. Look at the patchwork satchel I designed, isn't it also very beautiful?"

Mrs. Bennett was obviously annoyed after chasing Elizabeth to feed her meals, and said immediately: "That's what you said, mom is waiting to eat the meal you made, it doesn't matter if it's not delicious."

Elizabeth could understand Mrs. Bennet's anger in her heart. She smiled and went to Mr. Bennet's side. While holding her father's arm affectionately, she raised her head to look for an ally.

"Dad, Liz has been cooking for Mom and Dad since she came back from London~"

Mr. Bennet enjoyed his daughter's love very much: "Okay, Dad will remember, and I will wait for Liz's delicious food."

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Crossing the streets of London, the carriage stopped in front of a three-story building; Mrs. Finger, the servant of Uncle Edward Gardinal's family, had heard the sound and was waiting at the door.Uncle Edward and his wife also came over very happily. Mrs. Gardenal held a little golden curly-haired child in her arms. The little guy looked at them with big blue eyes and was not afraid of strangers at all.

When Elizabeth saw it, she was immediately overwhelmed.Jane also hadn't seen Mrs. Gardenal for a long time, and missed her very much.

"Mrs. Gardenal, your boy is so healthy and beautiful! Edward, I will send your sister to stay here for two weeks. Don't let the two little girls go out and run around by themselves. I won't stay any longer. It's still bright, let's go back first." Mr. Bennett said hello and was ready to go back.

"Ah, Abt, send them here, and you can stay with them for two days."

Mr. Bennett lifted his hat: "Come on, we are not ladies who like the prosperity of the city. I still have to watch the things on the farm in the spring."

"Dad, be safe."

Jane gave Mr. Bennet a hug.The coachman also seized the time to unload the boxes of the ladies and wives and the fruits and vegetables carried in the car, and handed them to the helper Mrs. Finger.Mrs. Bennet also urged Mr. Bennet to hurry back.

"Edward, don't talk too much, let my good husband go back before it's dark. My dear, let me hug little Mr. Gardenal."

Mrs. Zheng lay on her mother's shoulder and sucked her thumb. Seeing that this strange lady was about to hug her, she hurriedly buried her face in the crook of her mother's neck.

Elizabeth also took out the biscuits from Jane's satchel: "Father, if you are hungry on the way back, eat some biscuits first. Although I didn't do it by myself, I paid attention anyway." The biscuits this time Some are sprinkled with crushed peanut kernels, which are very crispy; some are dried raspberries, which are sweet and sour and not greasy.

After seeing off Mr. Bennet, they entered the house.The first floor is a shop, the window glass facing the street is large and clear, on the window sill are two potted plants, and the flower buds are swaying against the spring breeze.A girl hired by my uncle's family looked at them with a smile and said hello.

Elizabeth and Jane followed Uncle Edward up the stairs.After entering the living room, they took off the woolen shawl and hat, and the two of them leaned against their uncle happily.Mrs. Finger brought hot cocoa and milk at the right time. There is no shortage of these things in the Gardiner's house, which is originally a merchant's house that exchanges things.

Mrs. Bennet and Mrs. Gardinal then came into the parlour, and they talked very affectionately about the children.

"Uncle, I asked my mother to bring a lot of vegetables and fruits when I came back. They are all produced by our family, so they are fresh."

Elizabeth sipped hot cocoa happily while showing her achievements.Jane smiled with crooked eyebrows and eyes.

"Yes, and Liz bought some cherries and wild strawberries for a treat."

"Jane and I are here for the treat. Mrs. Finger, go and wash some cherries and wild strawberries and come out; you can try them too, but they are fresh. I just picked them today." Elizabeth sat down to Mrs. Gardenal with her hot cocoa in her arms. Next to her, she touched her little cousin's curly and soft hair, and then kissed his little cheek. "Little cousin is really pretty."

The little guy didn't cry after being kissed. He pulled out his finger from his mouth and stretched it out to get Elizabeth's hot cocoa.

"Oh, baby, you can't eat this yet." Elizabeth quickly took a big gulp of hot cocoa and put it on the small table.