Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1295 - 661: A Chance Encounter
The second watch for more pink.
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"I also think this is good," Lady Zhang said with a smile. She felt happy about marrying her niece from her family and her daughter in the same town, on the same street.
"Both of these girls are good, but their personalities are different. Zhizhi is gentle and stable, while Caiyun is outspoken but not as steady as Zhizhi. In the future, with the two sisters living close together, they can discuss things and complement each other, which is reassuring to think about," Lady Li said.
Lian Manman nodded silently, acknowledging the truth in Lady Li’s words. Lady Li was calm and experienced due to her age, often having wise observations.
After chatting for a while longer, the Zhang family said it was time to head home and wanted to take Zhang Caiyun with them.
"...she should prepare a bit, let her do some sewing herself," Lady Zhang Wang suggested.
Lady Zhang naturally urged them to stay.
"Stay here. If she needs to do any sewing, she can do it with me and her sister Zhizhi. We’re close to the town and county city, convenient for buying things," Lady Zhang said.
The Zhang family discussed for a while but decided to take Zhang Caiyun home first.
"...she can come back here after some days," Lady Zhang Wang said.
Since Zhang Caiyun just got engaged, there were still matters to be discussed and decided with the family.
Seeing the Zhang family’s insistence, Lady Zhang nodded in agreement.
"...you prepare Caiyun’s dowry, and we’ll give her an additional gift..." she whispered to Lady Li while sending the Zhang family off.
"Your additional gifts are well-intentioned, and being the family’s eldest girl, she will definitely not be treated poorly," Lady Li said with a smile. Indeed, the Zhang family was well-off and generous with gifts for the aunts.
"Sister Caiyun, when you go back, there will be plenty of time. After a few days, I’ll have my mother bring you back," Lian Manman whispered to Zhang Caiyun.
"Once the girl gets used to staying here, after getting married, coming here for a visit will make her feel at home, and she won’t miss her own home," Lady Zhang Wang said with a smile, upon overhearing.
The Lian Manman family accompanied them to the door, watching the Zhang family’s carriage disappear into the distance before slowly returning. Lian Shouxin had drunk quite a bit during the feast, his face slightly flushed, and he lay down once back in the Upper Room.
However, he did not fall asleep, instead remaining in high spirits, chatting with Lady Zhang.
"This counts as settling another major affair, a joyous occasion," Lian Shouxin chuckled. He was delighted about the Zhang family and the Lu family forming ties.
When Lian Shouxin laughed like this, it generally meant he was drunk. After some laughter and chatting, he would fall asleep.
"The children have grown up, it feels like it happened in the blink of an eye," Lady Zhang said, with a hint of reflection after her joy.
Lian Zhizhi, Lian Manman, and Wu Lang saw the couple discussing such topics and left the east room to return to their own rooms. Lian Manman sat on the bed, feeling sleepy yet not wanting to sleep, as doing so now might lead to losing the sleepiness and being unable to sleep at night.
Xiao Qing entered from outside, carrying two bowls of sugar-steamed custard for Lian Zhizhi and Lian Manman.
The custard, slightly chilled, was refreshing against the heat and helped digestion.
"You delivered the meals to the old house, didn’t you?" Lian Manman queried Xiao Qing after eating the custard.
"Yes, Miss, I delivered them long ago," Xiao Qing replied.
"Did they say anything at the old house?" Lian Manman asked.
The engagement banquet for Zhang Caiyun included inviting Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou. Lady Zhou definitely would not attend, and Old Master Lian came but returned home early, claiming fatigue. In Lian Manman’s family, such occasions necessitated sending good meals to the old house for Lady Zhou.
Xiao Qing hesitated for a moment before answering.
"Speak freely, is there anything I don’t know? Just relay within this room, no need to say anything outside," Lian Manman said.
"Yes, the maid will speak," Xiao Qing replied, "The old lady remains the same as before, with a sullen face at the sight of the meals. The maid intended to leave after delivering them, but the old lady stopped me and asked many questions."
"What did she ask?" Lian Manman asked with a smile.
"A lot, asking about the dishes delivered, what other dishes were there at the banquet? She asked how much the banquet cost, if it was the master who paid? She also asked if Miss Caiyun’s engagement gift to the Lu family was given by the master and madam," Xiao Qing said.
