Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1154 - 588 - : Returning Home_2

"...The news from the inn is that the businessman surnamed Zhao went out to discuss business the past two days, and Zhao Xiue herself returned to Qingyang Town. It’s said she returned in quite a grand fashion, and it was yesterday that she went back," Wu Lang replied.

"The old mansion’s side has a bit of a problem. Our mother sent the message over as soon as she returned that day. Apparently, our grandfather intends to divorce Zhao Xiue immediately, but Brother Erlang seems somewhat reluctant. The family hasn’t sorted it out over the past two days, so no one went to find Zhao Xiue. Now that Zhao Xiue has returned on her own, this matter should soon come to a resolution."

Regarding Zhao Xiue’s situation, Lian Manman wasn’t in a position to comment much. Upon hearing Wu Lang say this, she nodded and acknowledged it.

At noon, after the grandfather and the others ate, they took the carriage back to Thirty Mile Camp.

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Entering Thirty Mile Camp, the carriage passed by the entrance of the Pickled Vegetable Workshop and coincidentally saw Lian Shouli, Lady Zhao, and Lian Yeye rushing out of the gate.

"Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law, where are you going?" Lian Shouxin jumped off the carriage and asked.

"Old Fourth, you’ve come back just in time," Lian Shouli hurriedly stood in place and said.

"What’s happened?" Lian Shouxin asked upon noticing the unusual expressions on the faces of Lian Shouli’s three family members.

"Something’s happened at the old mansion," Lian Shouli replied.

Hearing that something happened at the old mansion, Lian Manman and Wu Lang stuck their heads out of the carriage.

"Just now, people from the village sent us and Fourth Aunt a message, saying that Zhao Xiue brought people to the old mansion and got into a fight with those from the old mansion. Zhao Xiue brought several people," Lian Yeye, who spoke quickly, jumped in to say.

While they were speaking, everyone saw Lady Zhang leading Han Zhong, Han Zhong’s wife, and several long-term workers, quickly approaching from the Bluestone Road. Behind them was Xiao Qi, running along, accompanied by Da Pang and Second Fatty.

Lian Manman put her hand to her forehead, who could tell her what was going on now? Why did the scene look as though they were going to help in a fight!

"You’ve returned!" Lady Zhang called out to Lian Shouxin’s family as soon as she saw them, then turned back to shoo Xiao Qi away, "Go home, I told you not to come. What are you here for, go back and study."

"What exactly happened?" Lian Manman asked.

"Talk as we walk," both Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang said.

Wu Lang jumped off the carriage, and with Lian Shuxin and Lian Shouli leading the group on foot, Lady Zhang, Lady Zhao, Lian Yeye, and Xiao Qi got onto the carriage, sitting squeezed together with Lian Manman.

The matter was quite straightforward. Yesterday, Zhao Xiue returned to town with people, busy selling houses, land, and shops, seemingly planning to move the whole family. And just now, after presumably settling things at home, Zhao Xiue aggressively brought people to Thirty Mile Camp, directly to the Lian Family Old Mansion.

The specifics weren’t yet clear to everyone; they only heard from the messenger that Zhao Xiue brought people and fought with those in the old mansion.

"Past matters, it’s not just the elder brother’s fault, both sides have made mistakes," Lady Zhang stated, "But Zhao Xiue, on this end, did not break off with Erlang, instead followed another man—this isn’t right."

Those listening nodded; what Lady Zhang said was indeed true. Not only by the moral standards and conventions of this era, but even in any era, what Zhao Xiue did was a betrayal and immoral. The Lian Family could entirely report her to the authorities, and not only would no one criticize, people would say it was the right thing to do.

"Erlang still hasn’t given up on Zhao Xiue," Lady Zhao sighed.

Perhaps that’s precisely why the old mansion hadn’t taken any action yet, Lian Manman thought.

"Ah," Lady Zhang sighed too, "Let’s not talk about that. Zhao Xiue is too overbearing, doing something unreasonable, yet daring to bring people to start a fight. This turns everything upside down. Regardless of them all being from the Lian family, this matter also can’t sit right with the neighbors."

Lian Manman nodded; Lady Zhang had a clear grasp of this matter. Although she didn’t have a good impression of those in the old mansion, she couldn’t just sit by and watch someone bully their way to the old mansion’s door.

A separate matter is a separate matter, just as the saying goes.

"Mother, as we go to help, we should first see the situation clearly before getting involved," Lian Manman said to Lady Zhang.

"That’s definite," Lady Zhang nodded, "I’m bringing these people because I heard Zhao Xiue brought quite a few people too. I’m very well aware of what’s inside."

As they talked, the carriage arrived at the door of the Lian Family Old Mansion. Sitting in the carriage, Lian Manman could hear the shouts and curses coming from the courtyard inside the old mansion.

A carriage was still parked in front of the old mansion, and the sedan on the carriage had a green fabric top.

Getting off the carriage, Lian Manman discreetly instructed their long-term workers to keep an eye on Zhao Xiue’s carriage and sedan, then followed the crowd into the old mansion.

Inside the old mansion courtyard, two groups were in a standoff.

One group was led by Lian Shouyi and Erlang, consisting of the male members of the old mansion, including Lady He, Lady Chiang, and Lady Gu. The other group was naturally led by Zhao Xiue, comprising men and women. The men were dressed like help, and among the women, Lian Manman recognized one as Zhao Xiue’s sister-in-law.

The old mansion’s people were clearly at a disadvantage, having only a few neighbors like Chunzhu to help maintain the current standoff.

At the Upper Room entrance, Old Master Lian was frowning deeply. Inside, leaning against the door frame was Lady Zhou, with Lian Duoduo and Lian Yaya standing by her legs. Lian Duoduo was holding Da Niuniu’s hand, and Lian Yaya was holding Er Niuniu, their faces pale.

The courtyard was in disarray.

The windows of the Upper Room and both the east and west wing rooms were smashed, with two windows of the east wing room even removed, allowing a view of the few broken pieces of furniture inside from the courtyard.

What an overbearing Zhao Xiue!

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