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

The wealth of the Bennett family has increased considerably in the past two years of operation, of course it is only savings.In this era, no one will transfer land easily.If it is not a coincidence, there is little hope of adding land.

Mrs. Bennett has not been pregnant since she gave birth to Lydia Bennett, which made Mr. Bennett occasionally a little anxious.Mostly, seeing the lovely daughters, I was a little worried when I thought that I would not have the support of my brothers in the future.So while he didn't give up making brothers for the Bennett girls, he also tried his best to find land that wasn't a limited inheritance.This is actually a slim chance, and it would be nice to find one, but he has 5 daughters.

"Dad, is Mr. Weir coming back soon this time?" Elizabeth was eager to find a chance to go to London. She hadn't been to London for three months.

Over the past few years, Barry Weir has traveled to India several times, and each time he never forgot to bring gifts to the ladies of the Bennett family.There are two exquisite sarees hanging in Elizabeth's closet, one is gold thread on a white background with elegant patterns; the other is gorgeous and playful with gold borders on a green background.The two sisters both thought it was too long, cut it off and re-rolled it, each kept one as a shawl, and kept the rest as an embellishment when making clothes.

"Why, do you want to go to London again?" Mr. Bennet looked at his daughter dotingly, "You have traveled to London quite a bit. Wasn't it very active to ask for a tutor? Now you are not honest at home. Learn painting from Miss Sterling?"

"Uncle's family has always been close to us, besides, don't you have cooperation with him too! Relatives always have to move around more." Elizabeth winked at Jane as she spoke.

"Dad, aren't you going to London these few days? Just take us there, Miss Sterling said that we have all studied well." 12-year-old Jane Bennett already has the appearance of a girl, with fair skin His face was glowing like a red rose.

Mr. Bennet had to say that his eldest daughter was indeed one of the most beautiful little girls in Longbourn, but she hadn't yet entered society.

"Dad, I'm going to London to buy a few new books too! I've saved my pocket money for a long time." Mary didn't stop. She followed her sisters to London for the past two years, so she didn't look like a little bookworm.

Elizabeth and Jane took Mr. Bennet's arm one by one. "Little Ellen is waiting for our teething biscuits too. Daddy, let us go!"

Catherine and Lydia are learning etiquette from Miss Sterling at this time, otherwise they have to join in the fun.Because of their young age, the older sisters rarely take them with them when they go out.Only when doing daily chores, Elizabeth will take them to study.So the relationship between these two people is also very good, although there have never been fewer disputes.

Now Mrs. Bennett can't even talk about the cooking skills of the Bennett family. Jane and Elizabeth are in full control. Of course, everyone welcomes the food they make.He is also responsible for teaching the three younger sisters in cooking.

Miss Sterling was very happy working at the Bennetts, with good food, year-round clothing, comfortable bedrooms, and cash.She was born in a small aristocratic family, and her father had the title of Viscount, but the family was already dilapidated. The family lived in a dilapidated and dilapidated house in London. Due to the high prices, their family's life was worse than that of a small merchant. .

When Mrs. Gardenal approached her home, she basically said yes.Leaving that home temporarily, she doesn't need to be helpless and panic.She was terrified of waking up one morning and her father agreed to a marriage proposal from a businessman from nowhere.

Mr. Sterling is also very satisfied with his daughter being a tutor, and the Bennett family is undoubtedly full of sincerity.With this job, he can not only make money, but also save his daughter's various expenses.Perhaps Miss Stirling could find an eye for some squire in Hertfordshire.

Mr. Bennet finally relented to his daughters. "Okay, okay. But the three of you had better stay at your uncle's house obediently! You must be accompanied by Mrs. Gardiner or Mrs. Finger when you go out. Jane, go and ask Miss Sterling if she wants to go home and see Look, is there anything you want to bring to your family. Liz, go and tell your mother to prepare some property from the farm, and I will bring it to your uncle and Miss Sterling's house." He always had some respect for Viscount Sterling's family.Although this family wants to save face, it is also not good at management.No matter how hard life is, a noble is a noble.

Miss Sterling was teaching Catherine and Lydia manners when Jane went to see her.The two little girls asked for a rest immediately when they saw their sister coming.Miss Sterling was right. Although Mrs. Bennett hoped that her daughters would have more talent capital, they were a little spoiled and indulgent.

"Miss Sterling, Dad will take us to London in a few days, do you want to go home and have a look?"

"No need, I will prepare something to carry today, just take it before you leave." Miss Sterling smiled softly.

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A few days later, Barry Weldon visited Gardiner's house and brought his Indian wife.

Elizabeth, Jane, and Mary were all surprised when they saw this foreign woman.Very curiously, he circled around this beauty wearing a sari, nose studs, and auspicious moles several times.

Little Allen also looked very curious in Mrs. Gardenal's arms, and Mrs. Gardenal was not very calm.

"Miss Bennett, don't scare my wife." Barry Weir chuckled lightly. He had never seen such a childish side of this lady.

"Oh, Mr. Weir, your wife is so beautiful," exclaimed the girls.

Mrs. Gardinal gently patted Little Allen, "Come in, don't you newlyweds plan to go on vacation?" She said, leading the guests from afar upstairs to the living room.

Barry Weir's wife's name is Nakusha, which means redundant in Hindi.Because Barry Weir is a foreigner, the girl's family did not agree at first.The other party only agreed when Weir offered not to ask for the dowry and sent a batch of belongings to their family.

There are two older brothers, one older sister and one younger sister in Nakusha's family.My sister is already married, and the dowry is very rich.This time it was her turn to get married, and the family's actions broke Na Kusha's heart.There is basically no dowry, and my mother quietly gave a few pieces of jewelry.The father also accepted Barry Weir's expensive belongings, which is no different from selling his daughter.

After leaving, her mood gradually calmed down, and she missed her more often, although she couldn't, and she didn't want to go back to the home that regarded her as redundant.Nostalgia never goes away.

She learned some simple oral English with this Barry Weir.After arriving in England, Weir's sister also taught her to read and write.She likes the UK very much, and her new family here cares about her very much.It's just that the air here is really bad, and she has been feeling a little uncomfortable since she came here.

"Hello, my name is Nakusha."

"Hi, my name is Alan Gardenal." Little Alan clapped his hands as he spoke, and opened his eyes to the beauty, begging for a hug.

Elizabeth smiled and pinched his little nose, pulling him into her arms. "Little Allen, aren't you the best friend with me?"

"Hey, I'm also very close to you now." Little Allen saw that Elizabeth had no intention of changing hands, so he had no choice but to reach for the finger biscuits on the table.

"Nakusha, your curry will probably be the most authentic in the UK." Mary happily took the seat next to the beauty.

Elizabeth laughed too. "Mr. Weir, your family might as well open a curry restaurant; the business must be very good. If necessary, our sisters are willing to take a share."

"Haha, you really look like your father."

"Of course, I am my father's daughter!"

"Mr. Weil, what Liz said is quite practical, we will support you, and we must visit you in a few days to try Nakusha's authentic curry!" Jane Bennett said .

Mr. Bennett also nodded beside him. Isn't this kind of thinking inherited from him.In the future, if you find a manor with non-restricted inheritance and hand it over to Elizabeth to take care of it, you can rest assured that the other daughters can enjoy stable income every year.It's a pity that Liz is not his son. If he can go to business with him in public, it doesn't matter if he buys a small factory for her. "Okay, if Mr. Weir is really willing, it's not too late for you to join in. Dad is very happy that you have good eyesight and smart brains. Now, Mr. Weir is going to have a men's talk with us! Treat Yuan Here come the guests."

Mr. Gardinal, Mr. Bennett, and Barry Weir, the three were smoking cigars and drinking red wine in the study.

Mr. Bennett said: "So the British East India Company has decided to go to war with India?"

"The increase in trade volume, coupled with the dumping of cotton cloth, made the Indian government disgusted and began to resist. What's more, India's temptation to Britain is too great, and there must be a war." Barry Weir replied.

"Then you won't go to sea this time, will you?" Mr. Gardenal sighed as he spoke. The profits from these exchanges are high, and it would be a pity to lose them all at once. "Alright, it's a pity to stop, but it's also safer. Birdwin Stoke has been in the Qing Dynasty for more than two years this time, and he still doesn't know what's going on."

"It should go well. I still want to make a few voyages to see if the situation is not too serious. Nakusha wants to bring her sister back. Sadly, her mother can only be counted as her father's property. Although she is also worried about her Mother, but there is nothing I can do."

"What's wrong, the ladies of the Bennett family can't inherit Langborn's manor and land at all. This is also good, you can gradually find out if there are people who can continue this cooperation. After all, these business opportunities are rare." Most of Mr. Dinard's money was invested in Baldwin Stoke, and only a small part was circulated in the Indian trade chain.

"Okay, Edward; there are always many risks before huge profits. I believe that you will turn around when you come back from Baldwin! Maybe you can start to find estates for you now, and you don't have to think about limiting inheritance at all."

The Miss Bennetts in the living room were already muttering and planning to start a big fight.

"I think it would be the best if we could open a salon exclusively for women. We have so many snacks, drinks, and now the most authentic curry. Isn't it suitable for ladies and ladies to gather, have dinner, chat, and have fun. And we can also I often go to sit down and talk about fashion and fashion with other ladies and wives. I know that coffee shops are basically men’s world, they talk about newspapers, facts, and politics. Why can’t we have our own little world.”

Elizabeth had indeed been planning for a long time, and what she was waiting for was an opportunity for the ladies to agree and participate, so that her mind would not be obvious.The idea of ​​a women's salon is entirely for herself to participate in management and decision-making. If it's a restaurant, she can't go in and out frequently.After all, this era does not approve of women intervening in external business operations.If it's just a group of young ladies who are playing because of their interest, then it's more likely.

"Oh, Liz! Hurry up and convince Dad, I'm going to get a newspaper stand in our salon, so we can talk about books and newspapers!" Mary Bennett was really a bookworm.

"I can't wait for something to be busy." Jane clapped her hands and smiled.

"I'm very confident about your snacks and drinks. If you can convince your father, then count me in!" A housewife without a career is also in a hurry. "However, if you succeed, the talents you should learn must not be left behind."

It is conceivable that if the girls really persuaded their father, the grown-up woman in charge would have no one but Mrs. Gardiner, and Mrs. Bennet would be overwhelmed.And she only has two children at home, the older one is with her, and the younger one can be handed over to Mrs. Finger first.

"Don't worry~ Auntie, then I can stay inside and play the piano and read books every day!" It seems that Mary is the most excited, because she has too few friends.Mary always felt that she didn't have much to talk about with Catherine and Lydia, since they were still young after all.And the two sisters are obviously closer to each other.She often feels like an extra, too.

"Mom, I want to join too." Little Allen was not far behind.

"Little Alan, do you know what you're going to do? Come and join me~!" Mary said as she rubbed Little Alan's hair. It felt very soft, and the ladies in the Bennett family were all enthusiastic about it.

"Hey hey~~" Little Allen quit, his hair is messed up! "Of course I know! Even if I sell snacks and milk tea, I also sell them, so that I can eat while selling!~"