Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1190 - 607: Unraveling the Threads
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Lian Huahua was sixteen at the time, while Lian Duoduo was the same age as Lian Manman, only ten. These two young girls, raised in the deep confines of their home, who could have thought they would commit murder? And more so, harm their own blood-related cousin.
If it were someone else, they would have acted like Wang Youheng did.
"Thinking about it now, I feel both afraid and regretful... I really let you down, Manman." Wang Youheng’s tone was full of apology.
"Brother Youheng, you didn’t let me down." Lian Manman shook her head.
Although Wang Youheng was not able to help the original Lian Manman, her later recovery owed much to Wang Youheng. And when their family was just starting to prosper, Wang Youheng provided them with significant support and help.
Moreover...
"Brother Youheng, even if you saw something then and told my family, what could have been done!" Lian Manman sighed, her eyes a bit dim.
Wang Youheng was speechless, as were Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, and others.
Indeed, even if Wang Youheng had seen Lian Huahua and Lian Duoduo push Lian Manman and reported it to the Lian Family, what difference would it have made? The outcome would probably be similar to when Lian Manman’s family heard rumors from the town and learned the truth about the so-called child bride. Old Master Lian would have scolded Lian Huahua and Lian Duoduo, but eventually, they would keep the news hidden to not ruin Lian Huahua’s marriage, thus not breaking Lian Shouren’s future prospects.
Getting justice for Lian Manman was impossible.
"Brother Youheng, we all appreciate your rushing from the county as soon as you heard the news," Lian Manman said.
"It’s nothing. Mentioning appreciation would be unnecessary between us." Wang Youheng replied, "Fortunately, Manman, you have great luck, and now you are living well."
Lian Manman just smiled lightly.
"Besides, my brother passed the scholar exam, our family received an archway bestowed by the emperor, and we have become wealthy."
Because of this, she can finally provide the original Manman with the justice she deserved, even if it was delayed.
Everyone felt grateful in their hearts for Wang Youheng’s urgent arrival, and seeing Lian Manman’s improved mood, they also felt brighter inside.
The kitchen reported that the meal was ready, so Lady Zhang quickly instructed to set the table, and everyone dined together in the front hall.
Because Wang Youheng was visiting, a special pot was prepared with a vegetarian broth made from various mushrooms, cooked with fish balls. A dish was set with prepared duck blood tofu, bean curd skin, lotus root slices, potato slices, vermicelli, and more. For other stewed or fried dishes, there was sweet and sour pork, steamed mandarin fish, braised meatballs with radish cubes, stir-fried garlic scapes, stir-fried garlic sprouts, dried vegetable stew, along with salads of tender wild vegetable buds, and sesame oil mixed salted vegetable leaves and roots, all spread across the table.
The Lian Manman family hadn’t eaten breakfast, and Wang Youheng was hungry from the trip from the county, so everyone ate with great appetite.
Just after finishing the meal and preparing to drink tea, messages came from outside. One said people from the County Yamen had arrived, while another reported that the old residence had sent someone to call Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang over.
The County Yamen’s men had just arrived and announced themselves. As for the old residence’s people, Xiao Xi secretly told Lian Manman they had come twice already, but Han Zhong found reasons to send them away every time.
Lian Manman nodded inwardly, praising Han Zhong for handling the situation well.
The County Yamen representative was first received in the front hall, with Lian Shouxin, Wu Lang serving tea and snacks for hospitality. Wang Youheng and Xiao Qi remained in the front hall. As for Lady Zhang, Lian Manman and her mother, they returned to the backyard.
Lian Manman changed her attire, and Xiao Qi returned from the front yard to inform her that the County Yamen’s people had gone to the village, Wu Lang and Wang Youheng had followed, and Lian Shouxin planned to visit the old residence.
Erlang came several times, eventually saying that Old Master Lian was very anxious and hadn’t eaten or drank anything. He said if Lian Shouxin didn’t go, Old Master Lian would have someone carry him over to find Lian Shouxin.
Old Master Lian was truly anxious.
"Let’s all go and see what grandpa really has to say." Lian Manman said. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Leaving Lian Zhizhi to guard the house, Lian Shouxin arranged for a vehicle to take Lady Zhang, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi to the old residence.
Upon entering the Upper Room, they saw Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou sitting on the kang bed, and Old Master Lian was already wearing his shoes for going out. Lian Shouren, Lian Shouyi, and others stood on the ground.
