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

Two years later, Elizabeth returned to Longbourn after finishing her formal education at the girls' school, and Lydia entered the girls' school to start her boarding life.

Two years ago, Elizabeth and Jane discussed the pneumoconiosis in the textile factory and made a mask.Now the workers in the Bennett Textile Mill basically have a relatively complete set of equipment: work clothes for easy movement, hats to cover hair, and masks to block smoke and dust.Mr. Bennett also improved the environment of the factory, making it more spacious and bright.Now the scale of the factory is considered a large factory in Manchester.Mr. Bennett and Mr. Gardinal are busy with day-to-day affairs and account management.

For convenience, Mr. Bennett purchased a new property in Stratford Town, Manchester.This time, the Bennett family came to see the new property and planned to live there for a while.Mary, who was in a girls' school, was envious when she heard that it was Shakespeare's hometown.Just between Manchester and Oxford, it is even more convenient for the Miss Bennetts who are studying to go home for holidays.In order to avoid being separated from her husband for a long time, Mrs. Bennet also decided to live permanently. This time, even Mrs. Aphra, the family servant, came with her.

The town of Stratford is a typical ancient town in southern England.Looking at the ancient town from a distance, on the hilly green field, there is a dense green island. Against the backdrop of the dense green, the steep roofs connected far and near are glowing with the red color of aged wine.Walking into the town with the quiet water of the Brunn River is like walking into an ancient fairy tale.The steepness and massiness of Victorian architecture, the beauty and fantasy of Gothic architecture, the roughness and simplicity of the long-established ordinary dwellings, write the vicissitudes of history of the ancient town, and the arch bridge left over from the Middle Ages on the Brunn River is the town's more ancient testimony.The Bulun River flows quietly, and flocks of swans and wild ducks are chasing and playing in the river. (Note 1)

The ladies of the Bennett family love this beautiful town very much and are happily taking care of the new house.After inquiring that there were two grown-up girls in this house, the gentlemen from the small town naturally came to visit and invite them. After tasting the refreshments prepared by the two young girls, they were full of praise.Everyone was looking forward to Friday's ball at Lord Alston's.

Baron Alston's family already knew about the Bennett family's family background. Mr. Bennett's property has an annual income of 3 pounds, so the dowry of several young ladies is very serious.Baron Alston looked at his two marriageable sons and youngest daughter, and he was very interested in letting them get close to them.Not to mention that if I really asked to marry Miss Bennett's family, even a family like this would have a good relationship.

The two Miss Bennetts accompanied Mamma, holding parasols and hats trimmed with floral ribbons.A group of people walked slowly in the small town, next to them was 4-year-old Andrew riding a big dog, very cute.

This was Elizabeth's habit of always taking him to ride horses. Jane would not take him when Elizabeth went to school, except for Mr. Bennet who occasionally took him for a walk in his spare time.Although this guy is young, he knows how to have sweets for crying children, and he has a lot of trouble at home.

When Mr. Bennet was still doting on his little son, he gave him a puppy as compensation. Andrew has a new hobby. He treats the dog Abel like a horse and takes care of it himself. hair, feeding.After two years like this, Abel grew up very quickly, and he listened to Andrew very much.As a result, Abel, who grew into a big dog, was ridden by Andrew who had been deliberate for a long time.After a period of time, Abel adapted well, ran very steadily and never bumped his little master, but he looked like a little horse.The whole family saw that Andrew was still young, and such actions were extremely cute, so they didn't stop him.

Walking on the road now, it didn't attract a lot of attention.Not to mention the two young ladies, just the young boy in riding uniform with a big dog on his feet is very eye-catching.

Mr. Bennett and Mr. Gardinal were still at the Manchester factory, unaware of their new fame.

After a few days, Mrs. Bennet took care of it at home; the girls and little Andrew were not tired of walking around the town at all.In this way, the aborigines who didn't like to take a walk at all went out for a walk every afternoon, but the young lady and master of the Bennett family came out to digest food, which was completely different from those families who still had cold snacks at noon.

"Miss Bennett, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Kate Alston greeted enthusiastically, accompanied by her two good-looking brothers.The two young gentlemen even stepped forward to kiss the two girls.

Jane and Elizabeth returned their salutes gracefully, and they were still not used to such a warm performance from this man.The same is true every time they visit Bennett's house in the past few days. How to put it, the purpose is too strong, making them feel like fat on the chopping board.

"Yeah, the weather is really nice today, isn't it?" Elizabeth said, turning the parasol lightly, blocking the sight of the two gentlemen of the Auston family.

After getting in touch with Kate, she found that the eldest lady of the Bennett family is very gentle, no less than this clever second lady.Kate Auston naturally held Jane. "I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's dance!"

"Jane, Liz! You are too slow!" Andrew rode the big dog around and ran back. Abel stopped in front of the two and responded to the owner's call.

Elizabeth smiled at him, and took the opportunity to say goodbye to the three members of the Auston family.

Speaking of which, this dance was the first time Elizabeth Bennett stepped into the social world since she left school.Although the dance at the school was good, all handsome men and beauties were very eye-catching, but she didn't have much contact with any teenagers until she left school.Including Reed boy, it feels a bit like meeting by chance.Now, as soon as Elizabeth left, she even handed over this well-behaved man to Mary the nerd. Well, Elizabeth was actually worried that Mary would not adapt well to the dance class.

Both Mrs. Bennet and Jane are looking forward to Elizabeth's first ball.There are still people talking about Jane Bennett's amazing debut.Elizabeth could not refuse the kindness of her mother and Jane.However, compared to the delicate and charming Jane, she still thinks that she should dress plainly.

What Elizabeth prepared is such a simple but bright bright yellow dress.There are daisies embroidered on the neckline and skirt, and a white belt with hollow lace around the waist, which is very elegant.Coupled with her delicate and smooth fair skin, warm eyes and hair color, she is quite extravagant.After all, her manners and manners have not only been taught by Mrs. Miller (Miss Sterling), but also jj at the girls' school.In this era, rich or expensive, it is not possible to send a daughter to a girls' school.

Jian wears a smoky pink long dress, which doesn't have much embroidery, but has some dark patterns embroidered on the neckline. Wearing it on a beautiful woman like her, she looks dusty and majestic.

Mrs. Bennett looked at her two daughters with satisfaction, the smile on her face was always there. "My beautiful daughters, you are so beautiful, you can see how many gentlemen will pursue you. Mom is really happy."

Elizabeth smiled and took her arm: "Without a mother, who could make us so beautiful?"

Jane took her other arm: "Mom is also a beauty now!"

"Okay, my beauties, stop complimenting each other at home, give those young gentlemen more opportunities to compliment each other!" Mr. Bennet shrugged helplessly, and helped them into the carriage one by one.

When we arrived at Auston's house, there were already many people present.Seeing such a glamorous family, some people who didn't know the news naturally asked someone to inquire.The ladies surrounded Mrs. Bennet, and the ladies surrounded the two Bennet girls.On the one hand, they inquired about the net worth of the Bennett family and the talent background of the two ladies, and on the other hand, they discussed the dresses on the two ladies.Mr. Bennet went to smoke cigars in the side hall with his host, Baron Alston, and there was another group of old men with sons and daughters.It's not lively.

Just after I tasted some dim sum, a gentleman came up to invite me to dance.Jane readily accepted the invitation, but Elizabeth danced the first dance with Mr. Bennet, with elegant steps, rhythm at every turn, and charming smile.

Mr. Bennett looked at his daughter with a sense of pride that "my family has a young girl who grows up", but this did not prevent him from teasing his own daughter at all. "Liz, you did a good job at dancing in school. It seems that Dad paid so much tuition for nothing."

"Oh! Dad, who told you to make me a girl, otherwise you should send me to Oxford and Cambridge."

"Hey~ Who's to say no." Mr. Bennett continued with a smile: "But you are cunning enough now, there is no need to learn more."

Elizabeth directly took Mr. Bennett's teasing as a compliment, and accepted it generously. "Who says no! There are a lot of men here who are clumsier than me." The voice can only be heard by Mr. Bennett. Isn't this a skill learned in school dance classes?No matter how much he teased and teased, the decent smile on his face remained unchanged.

Mr. Bennett frowned. "Baby, if you're like this, Dad will be worried. Is it possible to find you a very smart husband? That's going to stump me!"

"Why do you have to be extremely smart? I think it's more fun to be dumb." Elizabeth said, her eyes swept across the dance floor slyly.To make the young gentlemen's heart flutter, without appearing that she was being rude to Meng Lang.

Mr. Bennet just looked at her and smiled, as though he were going to the theatre.

It turned out that Elizabeth, wishing to seduce the gentleman, could not escape it, and had just let go of Mr. Bennet's hand.Three young gentlemen rushed up beside him, and one of them was still blushing when he was young.Elizabeth looked at the boy's anticipation and embarrassment. She was calm on the surface, but she was so cute inside. It was a bit strange to her aunt's potential.

Undoubtedly, Elizabeth handed her hand to the blushing one, and a look of excitement immediately appeared on the tender little gentleman's face.He didn't pay any attention to the eyes of his rivals from both sides, and kissed the back of Elizabeth's hand almost reverently.