Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1229 - 627: Lavish Gifts (2)

A jade hairpin, which Shen Jin wears casually, is naturally not too precious, at least far less valuable than that set of headdresses. However, it is suitable as a greeting gift.

Shen Jin looked at Lian Manman for a while, her eyes filled with affection. She sighed, took out the jade hairpin from her hair, but did not hand it to Lian Manman. Instead, she placed it in the Luodian Box, closed the box, and then handed it over to Lian Manman.

"...I have other things belonging to Mother here, enough for remembrance. This is a gift for my younger sister. If you don’t accept it, I can’t take my hand back." Shen Jin said sincerely, her smile gone.

This was to thank her for saving Shen Liu, specially giving away her mother’s heirloom.

"To refuse would be impolite, to accept feels apologetic."

At this moment, Lian Manman couldn’t refuse any longer. She had to stand up and respectfully accept the box with both hands.

"That’s better." Shen Jin laughed.

Lian Manman called in Xiao Xi, instructing her to handle the box carefully, avoiding any damage.

Xiao Xi agreed wholeheartedly and carefully held the box to her chest.

"Does Manman’s family have an elder sister? I have a fine piece of cloth here; take it back with you as a token of my regards." Shen Jin glanced at Xiao Xi and spoke.

In a moment, Shen Jin not only took out a lake-blue satin, but also an inkstone, saying it was for Xiao Qi.

Lian Manman thanked Shen Jin on behalf of Lian Zhizhi and Xiao Qi, letting Xiao Xi take all the items.

Seeing it was getting late, Lian Manman then took leave from Shen Jin. Shen Jin wanted to keep her for a meal, but Lian Manman said there would be plenty of chances in the future. She was considerate, knowing Shen Jin and her companions had just arrived and likely needed to settle in. Shen Jin thought for a moment and nodded, as indeed, with her staying there for some time, there would be more opportunities for meals in the future.

Shen Jin escorted Lian Manman out, and then they went to Evergreen Garden to bid farewell to Shen Liu.

Shen Jiu and Xiao Qi were also at Evergreen Garden.

"Why not stay for a meal?" In the meantime, Shen Liu had changed into a gauze robe, still silver-white, without a jade belt, looking more relaxed at home.

"Yes, Manman, why don’t you and Xiao Qi stay for a meal?" Shen Qian also spoke.

"No." Lian Manman smiled and said, "We’ve been out for half a day; it’s time to go back. After telling my parents, we’ll come again... Sixth Master will be staying here for a few days, won’t he?"

She knew Shen Jin and Shen Qian were staying at Nian Garden for a while but wondered if Shen Liu would stay too.

"I will stay for a day or two before heading back." Shen Liu stood up and walked out from behind the table, "The two of them will stay longer."

"My Sixth Brother rarely has the leisure of half a day’s rest." Shen Jin smiled.

Indeed, whenever Shen Liu came to Thirty Mile Camp, he was always in a hurry. Being able to leisurely stay at Nian Garden for a day or two was truly rare.

A man bearing great burdens!

Lian Manman and Xiao Qi came out of the flower hall, and Shen Liu, strolling leisurely, also left the hall. All the attendants outside the flower hall knelt to greet them, and Shen Liu stopped.

Lian Manman descended the steps, catching Cai Xiu out of the corner of her eye. This maid’s eyes were focused, but not on her; rather, they were fixed on... Xiao Xi beside her.

Shen Jin escorted Lian Manman to the entrance of Evergreen Garden and then returned, while Shen Qian escorted the siblings all the way out to the west gate of Nian Garden.

"I introduced Xiao Qi to Master Chu earlier." Shen Qian told Lian Manman, "Master Chu wants Xiao Qi to start studying soon... come this afternoon. You should come too; my sister really likes you. Please come and keep her company."

"Did Fifth Sister give you nice things?" Shen Qian asked upon seeing the items Xiao Xi held.

Lian Manman recalled Shen Jin mentioning her deceased mother earlier, feeling somewhat puzzled. If she judged correctly, Shen Liu and Shen Jin were likely of the same mother. And Shen Qian, although he didn’t resemble Shen Jin and Shen Liu much, standing together with them, it was evident they were brothers.

It implied that Shen Qian might also have the same mother as Shen Liu, suggesting Shen Qian also lost his mother. At his age, his mother likely passed when he was very young.

No wonder, although Shen Qian chatted openly with her, he never spoke about his family or mentioned his parents.

No wonder Shen Qian either followed the Imperial Physician Shi or stayed close to Shen Liu. As it turned out, Shen Qian lost his mother at an early age. Lian Manman’s heart felt saddened, and she found herself gazing at Shen Qian with a more gentle expression.

Thus, when Shen Qian escorted them to the gate and urged her to bring Xiao Qi early, Lian Manman nodded to Shen Qian.

The siblings returned home just before noon, and Lian Shouxin also returned from the Luo Family Village estate.

Lian Manman and Xiao Qi recounted their visit to Nian Garden to the family. Lian Manman asked Xiao Xi to bring forward the gifts from Shen Jin for everyone to see. The ruler cloth and inkstone were ordinary, but the set of headdresses caught Lady Zhang’s eye. Although unfamiliar with emeralds, she could discern the headdress’s high value.

Lian Manman didn’t want to mention saving Shen Liu, so she purposely downplayed the value of the headdresses, and the family did not suspect anything.

Then they discussed Xiao Qi’s schooling in the mountains.

"Will it trouble them?" Lian Shouxin asked first, "If not, let Xiao Qi go. Studying under a good teacher to learn more is beneficial. Xiao Qi can also accompany Master Shen Jiu."

The family quickly reached a consensus, agreeing to let Xiao Qi study at Nian Garden.

"Since he won’t be residing there, just studying every morning and afternoon for a few Chinese hours and then returning home as if attending a private school." Xiao Qi was willing to study with Shen Jiu.

"After all, it’s going to the Empress’s garden, so it’s best for Manman to accompany Xiao Qi when she’s free," Lady Zhang suggested.

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