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

After coming to London, what Elizabeth likes most is the open carriage with Jane lying on the window.On the carriage was a beautiful lady with a lace parasol and a complicated hairstyle.The latest London fashion favors white Greek dresses with white lace gloves.Their plunging necklines reveal their youthful fair breasts and necks.

In addition, there are occasional gentlemen in formal dresses, scarves, and top hats on the carriage.

Some of the carriages stopped near the road and went into the Gardiner's shop; others walked past.

Speaking of Uncle Edward Gardinal's shop, not only is it well-lit, spacious and tidy rooms; it also has to say that there are a variety of products in it.

The two glass doors on the upper floors of the cabinets next to the wall need to be covered. The top floor has some craft decorations from India. The second floor is neatly arranged with various scented Indian aromatherapy. There is also an exquisite The golden wood cone incense is burning in the small brass incense burner, and the soothing and charming fragrance wafts out from time to time.

The third floor is some Indian handmade jewelry, although rough, but the color is bright, full of exotic style, and some low-end gemstones are inlaid; it is often the whim of the ladies.The cabinets below are closed, and some decorations can be seen through the glass.

There are not so many items in the cabinet next to it. On the first floor are two fan racks, with a folding fan on the left and a round fan on the right. The fans are all satin and embroidered with exquisite patterns.There are only two or three handles in stock next to the fan holder.

The second floor is some exquisite porcelain utensils, with three plates on it, the middle one has a complicated pattern of blue and white porcelain, and there are several bone china cups and spoons beside it.The items below are also written about items from the Qing Dynasty in the East, including high-grade tea in porcelain pots, and purses and handkerchiefs with some oriental charm.Both are beautifully embroidered.

On the orderly counter are exquisite jewelry from the Qing Dynasty in the East, hairpins inlaid with gold, silver and gemstones, head flowers made of twisted silk, silk flowers dotted with crushed gemstones and small pearls; beautiful lace in various colors in the West.A small amount of delicate and bright silk from the Qing Dynasty in the East, and high-quality cotton cloth in various colors from the West.

Wait, it seems that this uncle still has a good source of goods.Elizabeth was thinking about Uncle Edward Gardinal in her heart.A shallow smile is not alienated or close, decent clothes, well-educated speech and actions.Add to that the good looks of the Gardinal family, and it was no wonder that Mrs. Gardinal was willing to marry the lawyer's son at a low price.

Gold always shines. Mrs. Gardinal's vision is really not ordinary. If she is not someone she knows well, she might really think that Uncle Edward was born in a small noble family.

Look at the chime clock, it's time for little cousin Ellen to wake up from his nap.Elizabeth and Jane ran hand in hand to the baby room on the third floor, where Mrs. Gardinal was feeding Alan.The little guy turned around with clear eyes and saw two beautiful sisters entering the room. He even danced and muttered in his mouth.The little head turned around, just not wanting to drink the water fed by his mother.

By this time Mrs. Finger had gone to the kitchen to prepare dinner. In the 18th century, there was only one main meal a day, which was relatively rich.The meal at noon can only be regarded as a casual and impromptu afternoon tea, which is some simple cold meat, snacks and fruits, basically no need to open fire; unless there are guests present.

Mealtime at the Gardiner's is usually around 4:30 p.m., so dinner is largely ignored.And the Bennett's house is usually earlier, close to noon, but even though there is dinner, it is not too much, and a small plate can be done.

Elizabeth kneaded Little Allen's face while teasing him to talk, and the chicken and duck talked very happily.When the little guy was happy, he turned half of his body and lay on Elizabeth's body, and Elizabeth took the opportunity to hug the little guy.

"Hey, you two are very affectionate, not like real siblings." Mrs. Gardinal patted Little Allen's butt, and had to put Allen on the sofa, and went downstairs with a small bowl of water.

Allen is very happy. Although he can't crawl yet, he can barely sit up.Sitting next to the two young ladies, patted this and touched that, and then clapped their hands contentedly.

Jane took the woolen blanket and covered the little guy's body, took the thin woolen cap from the sofa and put it on his head.

Elizabeth supported Little Alan's back, her eyes were so hot, she really wanted to take the little bun home to raise her.

"Jane, it would be great if Mommy could give us another brother."

"Who said no?"

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For the past two days in London, Elizabeth has been fooling around, and today she finally remembered her great plan to cook.While everyone was happily chatting and playing with each other, Elizabeth knocked on the door and came to Mrs. Finger.Mrs. Finger is washing potatoes. Is she going to eat boiled potatoes again?

"Mrs. Finger, what else is there tonight?"

Elizabeth frowned while looking around at the ingredients.There are so many fruits and vegetables, why come and go, all potatoes, fried chicken and bread?Or is that just what the Gardinals love to eat?

"Miss Elizabeth, today's dinner is mashed potatoes, fried chicken, fish, tomato, lentils and lettuce; dessert is egg pudding." Mrs. Finger dealt with Elizabeth seriously, while continuing to clean her hands seriously.

Elizabeth's eyeballs turned around and she didn't dare to touch the ingredients. Hey, the life of a child is reserved.Finally couldn't help but speak.

"Mrs. Finger, let me help."

Mrs Finger thought the boy was just hungry, not that he wanted to cook.

"Well, Miss Elizabeth, please wash the tomatoes and lettuce."

"Mrs. Finger, I think I might as well cut up another tomato." Does that count as an inch?

Mrs Finger hesitated and agreed. "Then Miss Elizabeth, be careful, don't hurt yourself."

Seeing Elizabeth cut the tomato into eight petals and lying on the plate like blooming flowers, Mrs. Finger finally felt relieved.

"Mrs. Finger, do you have any white sugar?"

"In the second jar to your left."

Then Mrs. Finger saw Elizabeth sprinkling a layer of white sugar on each tomato with sharp eyes and quick hands... This bear, she should never let Elizabeth into the kitchen!

Elizabeth patted her small chest for assurance. "Mrs. Finger, this is definitely delicious, don't worry!"

When it was time for dinner, Mrs. Finger reluctantly distributed a tomato on everyone's plate. Well, even if it was unpalatable, at least it looked pretty like this.Flowery tomatoes and crystal white sugar!Mashed potatoes, lettuce, and lentils were piled on each plate, and a large bowl of fish and a large bowl of fried chicken were placed in the center of the table.Plus there was a big egg pudding.

"Oh, is this flower-like tomato? Mrs. Finger?" Mr. Gardinal looked at the bright spot on the dinner plate in surprise.

Mrs. Finger decided to tell the truth, otherwise, wouldn't it affect the employer's satisfaction with her if it was not tasty?

"Yes, sir, it is Miss Elizabeth's idea."

Mrs. Gardenal smiled: "Then let's be hopeful."

Mr. Gardenal closed his eyes and began to pray: "We thank you, Christ our God, for having enriched us with the gifts of the world; please do not cast us out of your heavenly kingdom...  .Amen."

Jane was the first to fork a tomato and put it in her mouth.

"Liz, your idea of ​​eating is always right!" She said with a smile, and then ate the tomato.

"Jane, as long as you like it."

Elizabeth couldn't hear the ridicule in Jane's words. It seems that Jane Beauty is evolving in the direction of ordinary people.If you still think that everyone in this world is a good person as in the original book, then it is really the White Lotus of the Virgin Mary.

Mrs. Gardenal took the conversation curiously: "Why does Elizabeth have any other good ideas?"

"Hey, I just encourage Jane to add nuts and dried fruits when baking biscuits, or Jane has a talent for cooking." Mrs. Bennet was quite disapproving. Elizabeth is so picky, isn't it because she has too many ideas.

Elizabeth smiled at Mrs. Gardenal, there is always time for her to play if there is anything to worry about.

"Uncle, do you have Indian spices here?"

"Yes, you also saw aromatherapy!"

"Hey, how can you eat these? Didn't you ask someone to bring you some Indian seasoning?"

Mr. Gardinal was thinking about something while eating fried chicken with relish. "There is a small sack of curry, probably placed in the corner of the warehouse. This thing is too pungent to sell, and it makes you sneeze. I don't know if it is eaten or painted. Hey! How do Indians suffer from it? Alright." He said, still confused.

Elizabeth thought about it. It seems that after the British East India Company defeated India in the Battle of Plassey in the mid-18th century, it began to encroach on India until it was fully colonized 100 years later.Thinking about it this way, curry powder has just entered the UK not long ago. No wonder most British people don’t know the use of this seasoning.That supplier can definitely be said to be an idiot, how good is this?It’s okay to only have a small sack, put it in the warehouse to collect dust!I go!It's completely reckless! !Pity she has been here for so long and has always wanted to eat curry chicken nuggets!Can't ask for it!