Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1234 - 630: Sudden Calamity
First watch, seeking pink.
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Lian Manman followed Shen Qian’s direction and indeed saw Shen Jin’s two main maids, Ju Ying and Pi Pa, entering through the door.
"Miss Manman, our young lady invites you over for a chat." The two maids came over, bowed to Shen Qian and Lian Manman, and then said with a smile.
"You go and study well with Brother Xiao Jiu. I’ll come to pick you up at noon." Lian Manman quietly instructed Xiao Qi and then followed the two maids out of Xiao Shan Ju, heading towards the Lotus Pavilion.
The first day Xiao Qi came to study at Xiao Shan Ju, and it wasn’t an ordinary private school. So Lian Manman not only personally escorted him there but also planned to stay until noon to take him back. Of course, once Xiao Qi gets familiar with the surroundings, this won’t be necessary anymore.
When they arrived at the Lotus Pavilion, Shen Jin came out to greet them, and the two of them sat inside a small pavilion near the lotus pond.
"... You’ve troubled yourself sending so many fresh things again. While living in the prefecture city, these things aren’t absent, but they aren’t this fresh." After the maids set the refreshments, Shen Jin waved them away and then smiled at Lian Manman.
"In the countryside, we don’t have much else; these things are from our own fields. Here, it’s all about tasting fresh." Lian Manman also smiled and said, "My parents have said they will send something daily. Fifth sister, if there’s anything you’d like to try, just tell the maids to instruct the steward who comes to deliver them."
"Prefecture City has its liveliness, and the countryside has its own charm.... In a few days, my uncle will send us some freshly picked mushrooms from the mountain and some wild fruits. We don’t have these here, so when the time comes, fifth sister can try them, even fresher."
Because Shen Qian mentioned that Shen Jin was here because she wasn’t feeling well emotionally, Lian Manman, though unable to see it on Shen Jin’s face, instinctively wanted to distract Shen Jin, hoping to cheer her up.
Young girls, what could truly trouble them? At least, Lian Manman felt at her age, there was nothing much. However, Shen Jin is older and is the legitimate daughter of the Shen Family. Shen Jin might really have vexing issues, ones quite difficult to resolve.
Of course, with Shen Jin not saying anything, Lian Manman wasn’t planning to inquire.
Shen Jin noticed Lian Manman was noticeably warmer towards her today than yesterday, and as she talked about many curious things from the countryside, her words were intriguing, making Shen Jin feel closer to Lian Manman.
Shen Jin then asked Lian Manman about sending Xiao Qi to Xiao Shan Ju to study, which Lian Manman explained one by one.
"... Master Chu is very attentive to him, and Brother Xiao Jiu has promised to closely watch him study well..." Lian Manman said with a smile.
"So you can rest easy. You see Master Chu; he seems kind, but when it comes to teaching, he’s strict. Ninth brother, though young, never abandons something once he’s determined to do it." Shen Jin said.
"Yes." Lian Manman nodded, having seen everything herself today and conversed with Master Chu and Shen Qian, she indeed felt at ease.
When two young girls sit together, topics have no boundary, and soon they’re talking about play.
"What do you usually play?" Shen Jin asked Lian Manman. Clearly, this young lady raised in a big mansion was curious about the life of rural girls her age.
Knowing you’d ask that, Lian Manman thought secretly, then called Xiao Xi in.
"Give me the lambs." Lian Manman said to Xiao Xi.
Xiao Xi then laughed, untying an embroidered silk bag from her waist, and poured out five lambs dyed red.
"This, I’ve seen the little maids play before." Shen Jin said.
"That’s perfect." Lian Manman laughed.
The two young girls sat on the couch, and Lian Manman taught Shen Jin several ways to play with the lambs, which Shen Jin almost learned instantly. Games are the best way to relax and bring people closer.
After a while, Shen Jin laughed softly.
"... When I was little, watching the maids play, I also wanted to join, but the old nannies in the house wouldn’t let me. Later, I secretly learned from the maids."
No wonder she learned quickly; she had played before too.
Aside from playing lambs, young girls’ games also included playing with string figures. Shen Jin had someone find some string, and she and Lian Manman played a while, both learning several new tricks, and found it very interesting.
After playing for a while, they left the small pavilion, walked around the Lotus Pavilion, and soon saw Shao Yao and Agilawood carrying food boxes. It was the kitchen’s tea break snacks prepared for Shen Qian and Xiao Qi’s break, which Shen Qian allowed these two maids to also deliver a portion to Shen Jin and Lian Manman.
