[Pride and Prejudice] Mrs Bennett

At last Grace promised to make a suit of Mr. Bennet's clothes, and he left her on the subject. "Honey, after switching to this pneumatic tire, you seem to be more used to it?" He changed Elizabeth into his arms and asked with a smile.In the past, Grace would sleep in his arms as soon as he got into the carriage, but now he could chat and laugh with him, and enjoy the scenery outside the carriage together.

"The road conditions are still the same as before, but sitting is much better than before, and the inflated tires are not so bumpy." Grace smiled and stretched his arms. Elizabeth has been a little heavy for more than a month. Custom made, this spring damping system works really well."

Mr. Bennett looked at the little daughter in his arms with gentle eyes: "If it wasn't for Grace, you thought of using springs, and we would have lost a lot of income."

This kind of carriage carriage with a shock absorption system is very popular in London's upper class, and decent people are willing to suffer less when going out.Of course, the pound is actually more respectable.

"There are ways to make money in everything in life." Grace raised her eyebrows, her face brimming with joy.

There are many ways to make money in modern times. In this era, many ways cannot be reproduced due to technological reasons, but those that can be used can also make the Bennett family earn a lot of money.If it wasn't for her contentment, maybe she could also become the wife of the richest man in Europe....

"You have to have a vision." Elizabeth moved in her arms, and Mr. Bennett said in a low voice, "No matter what it is, you must have a vision. This is the case with investment, and this is the case with business... . . . the same is true of marrying a wife.”

Grace raised his eyebrows and smiled half-smile: "Honey, are you bragging in disguise?"

"I am merely stating a fact, my dear Mrs. Bennett."

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The Bennetts are back at Longborn!

When the news spread in Longbourn, after the news that Mr. Bennett was conferred the title of Viscount by His Majesty the King at the beginning of the year, the excitement went quiet for several months, and the countryside became lively again. Even the mayor of Meryton and the militia members The head of the group was startled.

Langborn can also be regarded as Mr. Bennett's hometown, and now he has almost bought more than half of the land in Langborn. Even though he is actually a viscount without a fief, Langborn can still be regarded as his territory now.Longborn used to have only one Sir Lucas who moved here, but now he can be regarded as a real nobleman!

"Mr. Lucas, I heard from Mr. Smith that the Bennett family will be coming back today. Are you ready?" The expression on the face of the middle-aged woman wearing a long brown skirt and wearing a neat bun All yearning and fanaticism.

"Of course, I will definitely be the first one from Langborn to visit Viscount Bennett!" Sir Lucas had the same enthusiasm as his wife on his chubby face, "Viscount Bennett and I will definitely have a lot of friends." We can talk about balls in the palace, about our great King, and about our future at Langborn!"

"Yes, Viscount Bennett may officially introduce you to His Majesty the King at that time. There were a lot of people when you had an audience, and His Majesty probably has forgotten you long ago." Lucas was so excited. The Lady did not notice Sir Lucas's expression froze at her words.

A brown-haired girl about seven or eight years old holding a baby and with a few freckles on her face passed by the door, her eyes glanced at the parents who were chatting fiercely in the room, she sighed old-fashionedly, and hurried upstairs go.Even if the Bennetts were to come back, they still had to live their own lives. She really didn't understand why their parents reacted so strongly.

The same thing happened at 23 Longborn—no, there were only eighteen now, and the land of the other five had been sold to the Bennetts.The return of Viscount Bennett's family gave these squires more things to talk about, and made their somewhat barren lives more entertaining.

Under such circumstances, the Bennetts returned to Longborn at last.The four beautifully decorated carriages engraved with the family crest of the Bennett family, and the officers in red uniforms riding ten white horses with guns all made those who had been paying attention to the Bennett family enjoy watching it.

"Well, Mrs. Bennet is really lucky. She married one of the best bachelors in our Langbourne, and now she is even a Viscountess." Mrs. Lange's words were sour.

Mrs. Jin stood beside her, shaking the fan that Mr. Jin brought her back from London last time, and said with a half-smile: "Are you feeling uncomfortable, Mrs. Lange? You said that if your sister took the initiative at that time, she would say now Maybe it's the Viscountess, you are also the Viscountess' sister."

"Don't mention it, Alice fell in love with Mr. Bronte and insisted on marrying him. What can we do?" Mrs. Lange sighed for a long time, "What's the use of talking about it now, my Mr. Lange But I don’t know how many times I’ve told you to get along well with the Viscountess.”

Patting Mrs. Lange on the shoulder, Mrs. Jin smiled brightly: "My Mr. Jin also told me countless times, but speaking of it, the Viscountess is very easy to get along with, and I also feel very happy chatting with her, so I also It's not hard work."

"That was before, and now she is the Viscountess, not just Mrs. Bennett." Mrs. Lange's tone was still a little sour. "I heard from Mrs. Lucas that those nobles are not so easy to get along with, they are arrogant and look down on others."

"She's just a lady of the jazz, she hasn't really greeted the nobles before." Mrs. Jin had veiled sarcasm and contempt on her face.

Although Mr. King is not a Sir but just a squire, he is much better than Mr. Lucas. Now almost half of the land in Longborn belongs to the Bennett family, one third belongs to her family, and the remaining land belongs to the sixteen families. .

Mr. Lucas just has a knight title, and now he lives on that little land output every year, which is not even as high as the previous Bennett family's annual income.In order to maintain their ostensibly decent life, there is only one maid in the family.The eldest daughter, Charlotte, is eight years old but has not hired a tutor, not to mention, and has to help with housework.

Seriously, the Lucas family was one of the poorer of the Lumborn squires.Most of the money Sir Lucas had previously earned had gone to buy the previous mayor's office.

The Jin family has a good status in Langborn. Mrs. Jin dared to say that about Mrs. Lucas directly, but Mrs. Lange did not dare.She laughed and changed the subject: "Madam Jin, is that the head of the Meritun Militia?"

In sight, the Bennetts had already stepped out of the carriage and were talking to a soldier in blue uniform.

"Well, that's Colonel White." Mrs. Jin narrowed her eyes, "It seems that the militia group attaches great importance to this Lord Viscount." She had to talk to Mr. Jin properly when she went back, and her attitude towards the Bennett family was not good. You have to be more careful.

"The Bennetts are really different from us now." Mrs. Lange clenched the veil tightly in her hand, "We used to be squires, and the senior officers of the Meryton Militia didn't take part in ours very much. Prom, and now they took the initiative to welcome the Bennetts."

After clapping her hands, Mrs. Jin grabbed the skirt and nodded: "Look away, Mrs. Lange. The sun is getting hotter and hotter. I'll go back first and leave." After she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards herself. When they walked home, they knew what they should know. It seemed that these ladies didn't know more information about the Bennett family, and there was no need for her to stay here any longer.

On the other side, Colonel White finally finished greeting the Bennets and his wife, and led his soldiers back to the Meryton barracks on horseback.

Grace heaved a sigh of relief, handed Elizabeth to Mrs. Green, took Mr. Bennett's hand and walked towards the newly built Bennett Mansion, whispering beside him: "Finally, I'm leaving, my first This is the first time I know that soldiers can say the same thing.”

"There are all kinds of people in the army." Mr. Bennett smiled, and turned to look at Mr. Smith who was half a step behind him. "I haven't been back for almost a year. Thanks for your hard work, Mr. Smith."

"This is what I should do, Lord Viscount." Mr. Smith lowered his head slightly, "The meal is ready."

"Shall we eat first, Grace?" asked Mr. Bennet softly.When lunch time came, they just stuffed their stomachs with bread in the car.

Grace shook her head wearily: "I want to tidy up first, Cecil. Dylan and Jane are also tired, look at their listless looks." No matter how comfortable the carriage was remodeled, the long journey still made her feel tired. Not feeling well, let alone two pampered kids.

"That's fine." Mr. Bennett pondered for a while before saying, "Let Mr. Smith arrange for you to wash up and have a good rest."

"Yeah." Grace nodded without hypocrisy. She had just given birth and her body hadn't fully recovered. "I'm sorry to trouble you, Mr. Smith."

"Madam, please don't say that." Mr. Smith bowed his head. After speaking, he called a few maids and took Grace and a few children to their living room.

When I came back this time, there were many unknown maids in the newly repaired ancestral house.Grace knows that these are all necessary, the expansion of the mansion, the increase of affairs... The most important thing is that this is the ancestral home of the Viscount, and many ostentations must be paid attention to even if the husband and wife are unwilling.

This symbolizes the status and decency of the Viscount Bennett family!

With Mrs. Green and Hill present, Grace handed over the children to them with confidence, and walked to the bathroom in the master room by herself.

It really gave her a big surprise when she went in.

The bathroom was built wide, and instead of the usual tin bathtub, there was a sink made of marble.The pool is filled with hot water, and brightly colored flower petals float on the clear water.

It turned out that Mr. Bennet remembered everything she said.

With a smile on her face, she undressed contentedly and walked into the pool.

☆、Chapter 17