I was the Founding Father of the United States

Chapter 52 Mayfair Mansion

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After Henry Coates finished speaking, not only Samuel Adams and Henry Hopkins, but even Chen Wenbin himself was stunned.

Chen Wenbin thought that if he were knighted, he would at least become a Fellow of the Royal Society. He never expected that because the British royal physician cured the prince with garlic, he would most likely be able to get a knighthood!

Henry Hopkins and Samuel Adams looked at him with deep envy!

It's worth noting that high-ranking colonial officials like Francis Bernard, the governor of the Massachusetts colony, and Jeffrey Amherst, the British commander in North America, were knighted!

Many British politicians work their entire lives without ever earning a knighthood, and even the current Prime Minister, George Grenville, has no noble title.

Chen Wenbin has just arrived in England and he's about to be knighted... It's truly infuriating to compare oneself to others!

But they were very clear that it was highly likely that Chen Wenbin would be granted a noble title!

Not only because his allicin cured a prince, but also because allicin is effective in treating dysentery and whooping cough, which are increasingly rampant in British cities.

Moreover, the two also knew that Chen Wenbin had two "miracle drugs" that were not yet known to the British public. One was aspirin, which could relieve toothache, headache, joint pain and rheumatic fever, and could even treat gout. The other was morphine, which could instantly relieve pain and even suppress the pain of amputation of limbs!

Once these two drugs are announced, not only a knighthood, but also a baronetcy could be possible!

"Congratulations, Robin! I think I'll be calling you Sir Chen soon!"

Sitting next to Chen Wenbin, Samuel Adams smiled and said, "I am honored to witness the birth of a knight!"

As he spoke, the slight jealousy that had just arisen in his heart had vanished, replaced by the thought of doing his best to be the other party's political advisor and clinging tightly to this powerful figure!

A knight in England might only be respected, but if he returned to North America, he would immediately become a big shot who was on par with the governor!

Furthermore, Robin Chen is a multi-millionaire with tens of thousands of pounds in assets and a powerful influence backed by Providence United Industries... It's best to be his friend for life!

"Samuel, you don't need to do that. I'm still a commoner!"

Chen Wenbin, of course, wasn't arrogant. He waved his hand and laughed, "Even if I really become a knight, our friendship won't change!"

As he spoke, he looked at the two Henrys opposite him, his tone full of sincerity.

"I am someone who cherishes old friends. Without everyone's help, I would not have achieved what I have today. Therefore, I am willing to share my success and honor with my friends!"

Mr. Hopkins, you are already a shareholder of Providence Associates.

Henry, you also own one percent of the company's shares.

Samuel, you and John are both my friends, so I hope everyone in Britain will give their all to protect our common interests!

The other three looked at each other, understood Chen Wenbin's meaning, and all nodded in tacit agreement.

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There's not much to see in the English countryside in winter, and with the sun constantly obscured by clouds, even the people sitting in the carriage are getting drowsy.

After changing horses twice along the way in Swindon and Reading, the carriage convoy finally arrived in London before nightfall.

At Henry Courtes's warm invitation, the group moved into a Courtes family mansion in Mayfair, a northwest suburb of Westminster.

Mayfair, a residential area developed by the Grosvenor family half a century ago for London aristocrats, politicians, and the wealthy, is close to what later became Hyde Park and is one of London's prime locations.

However, the location of this Courtes mansion is not particularly good, as it is located on Oxford Street in the northernmost part of Mayfair. But it is very grand, a three-story Georgian-style building, and the right to use it belongs entirely to Henry Courtes, so there is no need to worry about disturbing him.

Upon seeing Henry Coates return, the old butler and five or six servants stood on both sides of the doorway, respectfully welcoming their master home.

Perhaps because they were on their own turf, Henry Courts, despite his fatigue from the long journey, loudly instructed the butler to prepare dinner while enthusiastically sharing his insights and experiences on buying and selling property with the two of them.

"...Robin, Diana, in addition to the necessary manor, I think you also need to build a residence in Mayfair that matches your status!"

"While the market is still here and land prices haven't gone up, you should act quickly. The cost of the land and construction combined will only be two to three thousand pounds. I can contact the Grosvenor family; they should be very happy to be your friends!"

Diana thought for a moment and said to Chen Wenbin, "Darling, Henry is right, Mayfair real estate is indeed worth investing in!"

Uncle John and Uncle George of the Marlborough branch have also invested here… I think we should visit them tomorrow!

Chen Wenbin noticed her unease and, taking her hand, said with a smile, "Then let's tell them we've arrived in London first, and then we can make the visit!"

Diana's father, Robert, had little presence in the family because he married the daughter of a commoner merchant against all odds. Moreover, his wife died shortly after giving birth to Diana. Robert later remarried and had two more children.

Because of her father's low status and her stepmother's presence, Diana had a very low status in the Spencer family, belonging to the most marginalized of the marginalized.

Otherwise, how could a noble lady be sent to marry into a wealthy family in North America and the New World, with only a maid by her side?

However, Chen Wenbin didn't care about the grudges among these aristocratic families. If Diana wanted to maintain the relationship, then so be it. Anyway, he didn't intend to rely on the Spencer and Marlborough families to establish himself and make money in England.

His foundation has always been the New World. Britain was at most a place where he accumulated fame, made money, and recruited talent. He only needed to cooperate with the local British aristocracy and didn't have to rush to offer benefits to any particular family.

Moreover, the highest nobility in Britain is the royal family. Chen Wenbin doesn't need to do anything else; as long as he can obtain the status of a court physician based on his medical skills, basically no one in Britain will touch him.

Chen Wenbin had already discussed these ideas with Diana beforehand, so seeing the man's reaction, she felt relieved and nodded vigorously, saying, "Okay, Robin, after we get engaged, I'll follow you wherever you go!"

Seeing her earnest yet charming expression, Chen Wenbin pinched her nose and said with a mischievous grin, "So if we don't get engaged, are you going to run away?"

"I'm not going to run away!"

The blonde girl snorted, hugged the scoundrel tightly, and buried her head in his chest. "Anyway, you're not leaving me!"