Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1194 - 609

The first update, seeking pink.

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At this moment, Han Zhong sent Xiao Fu over, saying that the County Yamen personnel had mostly completed their tasks, and asked Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang what they planned to do next.

"Let the County Yamen people take a break, have a cup of tea," Lian Manman said, then turned to Wang Youheng, "Brother Youheng, can I trouble you to look after things?"

"Alright." Wang Youheng agreed naturally.

"Tell Steward Han to follow whatever my Brother Youheng says," Lian Manman instructed Xiao Fu.

Wang Youheng, accompanied by Xiao Fu, headed to the scene by the well.

"Brother, our grandfather’s words were only half said, you come with us," Lian Manman then informed Wu Lang of all the actions and words of Old Master Lian inside the room earlier.

"Makes sense," Wu Lang frowned slightly, speaking in a low voice.

Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang both shook their heads and sighed.

"Brother, here’s what I’m planning," Lian Manman lowered her voice again, sharing her plan with Wu Lang.

"If it can be this way, that would be the best," Wu Lang nodded immediately.

Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, and Xiao Qi were also listening nearby and all felt that if things could proceed as Lian Manman suggested, it would be the most appropriate.

The family discussed a few more things before returning to the Upper Room of the old residence.

Lian Manman and the others had been out for quite some time; the people in the Upper Room of the old residence were already anxious from waiting. Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi frequently peeked from the doorway but dared not disrupt the conversation of Lian Manman’s family. Now, seeing them return, and Wu Lang too, everyone felt both nervous and expectant.

Whether it was Old Master Lian, or Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi, they actually understood inside. In name, Lian Shouxin was the head of the Fourth Household, and he was also the easiest to talk to, but the one who could make decisions, particularly concerning official matters, was Wu Lang.

Lian Shouxin was Wu Lang’s father. They wanted to persuade Lian Shouxin, thus making Wu Lang somewhat more compliant.

"Wu Lang is here, have a seat, sit down," Old Master Lian invited Wu Lang to sit beside him, instructing Lady Chiang, "Jizu’s wife, bring some hot tea."

"Grandfather, you’re able to talk now, that makes me relieved," Wu Lang greeted Old Master Lian, showing concern, "Grandfather, you’ve just started speaking, you should speak less to avoid exhaustion. I’ll invite the doctor in a moment to check on you. Even though you seem better, you should still take medicine to prevent any recurrence later."

Wu Lang wasn’t in a rush to discuss the current matter, he was more concerned about Old Master Lian’s health.

Old Master Lian was worried inside, but couldn’t disregard Wu Lang’s words, so he just nodded along.

"Wu Lang is filial, a good child. Seeing you makes my heart lighter. With any illness like this, I don’t need medicine, I can recover more than halfway," said Old Master Lian.

Lian Manman listened on the side, feeling speechless. No matter how good Wu Lang was, or how good a doctor he invited, or how good the medicine bought, it was clear they couldn’t cure Old Master Lian’s ailment. Old Master Lian preferred to sneak around and talk with Lian Shouren instead of "getting better." And when Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi needed him, Old Master Lian didn’t need medicine or a doctor; he would instantly recover.

It appeared that other diseases in the world can be treated, but favoritism had no cure.

"Grandfather, you truly care for me, I know this well. With you like this, it’s natural for us to be filial," Wu Lang said with a smile.

Old Master Lian’s face reddened again, he coughed twice to mask his emotions. As a distraction, he picked up his tea cup to take a sip. Lady Chiang had just brought the hot tea to Wu Lang, so she naturally swapped Old Master Lian’s cold tea with fresh hot tea.

Old Master Lian, absent-minded, realized only after the tea entered his mouth that it was too hot. It was neither possible to swallow nor spit it out. In the end, he steeled himself and swallowed the burning hot tea.

Lian Manman and the others noticed Old Master Lian’s face changing color multiple times, unaware that his mouth had already blistered from the heat.

Old Master Lian was now in pain whether he opened or closed his mouth. Naturally, if he kept his mouth closed, things would be much better.

"Grandfather, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere? If so, why not lie down and rest for a while? I’m here for any outside matters; you needn’t worry at all," Wu Lang said, noticing Old Master Lian’s strange expression.

Old Master Lian called Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang over because he wanted to speak. He couldn’t tell Wu Lang that it was precisely because Wu Lang was fully handling the outside matters that he was uneasy.