I was a god in the 18th century

Chapter 317 The gossip brought by the associate pastor
A happy autumn barbecue ended and everyone went back to their homes. Owen and Xia Qingdai both disliked the crowd and the noise, so they did not invite them to dinner.

A group of people rode horses and carriages, and soon they all left Fucui Villa.

Xia Qingdai stretched her body and said happily: "It's finally quiet. Come on, Jane, let's go play the piano for a while."

Jane was naturally invited to stay for dinner. For Xia Qingdai, this was her favorite friend in the eighteenth century.

Who knows the joy of feeding Jane Austen?
It is not difficult to get started with piano learning, but if you want to play elegantly and freely, you need to practice more. If you want to play to impress people, you need talent.

When Xia Qingdai and Jane were playing the piano together for fun, Miss Bai was also beside them, giving guidance from time to time. Having a tutor by your side is like taking a sparring class for modern people.

The three ladies were enjoying themselves while playing the piano, when suddenly they heard a familiar laughter coming from below.

Xia Qingdai smiled and said: "The interesting Pastor Co. Prince is here."

This associate pastor is really a wonderful person. Today, he didn't come to the house to have a meal and enjoy the autumn breeze. It was Xia Qingdai who asked Owen to invite him.

Compared with the playboy Lister, who is randomly exuding hormones, and the Brown Brothers, who are reckless and bluffing, the funny and humorous comedian Ko Prince is much more popular.

Sure enough, before dinner started, Ko Prince had already made everyone laugh and whet their appetites.

He also brought a new piece of gossip today, about Miss Anderson - of course, now he can no longer call her Miss Anderson, but Mrs. Hans.

This lady from a landlord's family who married a businessman was in a terrible situation this time. Her husband, Mr. Hans, was in trouble.

It turns out that the reason why he came to Efra Town was not to do business, but to escape after losing a lot of money in London horse racing.

Now London's creditors are on the doorstep, with a full five thousand pounds owed. That's all, Mrs. Hans can use her dowry to help him fill the hole.

He must have waited for the wedding ring to fit on Miss Anderson's finger before telling her the terrible news.

Miss Anderson, who got on the pirate ship, had to help him tide over the difficulties. To make matters worse, few people can restrain their desire if they fall in love with horse racing, which is gambling.

Mr. Hans also lost a lot of money gambling at the racetrack here and was heavily in debt. But this time, Mrs. Hans obviously couldn't help him anymore.

So not only did they have to move out of the big house they rented, but the decorations, furniture, musical instruments and other items inside also had to be auctioned off.

The auction day is the day after tomorrow, and Owen, as the sheriff of the neighboring district, is also invited to attend.

Obviously, as the sheriff, Owen had already known this news about Mrs. Hans, but he actually didn't reveal it at all. If Co. Prince hadn't shared this sad news with everyone with a sigh, Xia Qingdai and others would not have been able to eat the melon at all.

After the meal, Xia Qingdai couldn't help asking about Mrs. Owenhans.

When Mr. Anderson was imprisoned for carving the dragon statue, Owen has been helping him around and has not given up yet.

Now that their daughter had such a big change, he was actually indifferent.

Owen seemed to be able to read Xia Qingdai's heart and said calmly: "I thought Mrs. Hans's matter had nothing to do with us, so I didn't tell you."

The more he spoke, the more casual he said: "I don't think you have any friendship with Mrs. Hans, so you won't be interested."

Xia Qingdai smiled and said: "That's true, he's just a neighbor." However, she always felt that Owen's attitude towards the Anderson family was strange.

"I remembered that Mr. Anderson was exiled after the first trial. Will there be another trial in this year's mobile court? Are you running for him? Has their land been auctioned off?"

Owen said calmly: "There will be no auction until the final trial. In the middle of this month, the mobile court will come to Hampshire County."

"Oh." Xia Qingdai asked casually, not really caring.

Owen immediately changed the subject and said, "Cousin, Co. Prince's faith is very pious and touching. I plan to prepare an activity room for him in Chinatown so that he can preach and give alms. What do you think?"

"I don't have a problem with opening an activity room for him, but our associate pastor seems a little poor."

Owen's lips raised slightly: "There are many heavenly delicacies given by the true God in the cellar. I plan to sponsor some activities to support the church."

When Xia Qingdai heard this, she laughed. Who is this pious person to? Whose teaching is it preaching?
She felt as if she was not facing God, but her "true God"!

Because every time he prayed before a meal, the incense on Co. Prince's body was stronger than that of Miss Bai.

Irving is such a smart little guy, and he and I cooperate perfectly. Isn't this similar to the way these Eastern missionaries used eggs to recruit believers in China?
"Okay, it's up to you. I think the true God will be very willing to support your kindness."

The two cousins ​​were chatting happily in the living room. Miss Bai, who was sitting there and flipping through a book, couldn't help but glance at them.

She noticed that every time Owen spoke to Xia Qingdai, he always used honorifics. The more respectful he was when there were fewer people around, and she felt a little strange.

After all, it is rare for a cousin to hold his cousin in such high esteem - unless the cousin's status is particularly respected, but Owen himself has also been named the new Earl of Fucui by His Majesty.

However, Miss Bai didn't get too entangled and just stopped thinking if she couldn't figure it out. Anyway, she only needs to know that in Fucui Villa, her student Xia Qingdai needs respect the most.

Xia Qingdai did not stay in the living room for long. After talking to Owen for a while, she got up and went back to her room.

Shortly after she went upstairs, Owen rang the bell and ordered the horse to be ready.

"Sir, do you want to ride a horse so late? Wouldn't it be more convenient if there is a magic lamp on the front of the tram?" David, the butler, gave his reasonable suggestion.

Owen said: "If you don't need a car, just prepare a horse."

"Yes, arrange it immediately." After hearing what he said, David did not persuade him anymore, and immediately went down and ordered someone to go to the stable and take the horse to the front yard.

Owen even went out to ride horses at night. Of course, it was not because of his petty bourgeois mood. He really had the leisure to enjoy the night breeze and enjoy the night scenery and feel life.

He was just opening a map for his goddess.

When Xia Qingdai returned to the room, her mind changed and she came to modern times.

Her brother has already left for work, and she is now left to do whatever she wants at home.

She quickly dug out the extra materials from the storage box in the living room when she bought a mini house last time, and prepared to make a stable for Jane Austen.

Raising only one horse doesn't need to be too big. It's very simple. Xia Qingdai completed it quickly.