Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1397 - 712: Cool Fragrance (Part 3)

"It’s very important. Sixth Master is blessed with martial fortune and his prowess shakes Liaodong." Xiao Qi also learned to give Shen Liu starry-eyed admiration like Lian Manman. Before they came, Lian Manman had instructed him to flatter Shen Liu as obviously and excessively as possible. Now that Lian Manman had set an example, Xiao Qi, being a great student, immediately chimed in.

Shen Liu was a bit distracted by Lian Manman’s starry-eyed gaze but was caught off guard when her and Xiao Qi’s flattery, unrelated and overt to the extreme, amused him greatly.

Shen Liu smiled, like red plum blossoms bursting in snow, like night-blooming cereus flowers flourishing. Lian Manman rolled her eyes, inexplicably thinking of a northern beauty... A glance that captivates a city, a second glance that captivates a nation.

Over there, Wu Lang originally wanted to flatter a couple of times too, but seeing this scene, he felt it inappropriate to say anything more and closed his mouth. Lian Shouxin was never good with words, and in such occasions, he generally remained silent.

It’s rare to see Shen Liu smile; surely, there’s nothing that cannot be discussed now.

Shen Liu agreed to try Lian’s roast duck for dinner, so Lian Shouxin hurriedly excused himself to go make arrangements at the roast duck shop in advance.

"Invite Fifth Miss and Ninth Master over." Shen Liu ordered someone, and meanwhile he asked Lian Manman how long she planned to stay in the Prefecture City this time, "Jinjin has been longing for you since coming back from the countryside. While you’re in the Prefecture City, visit her often, accompany her, and chat with her."

Shen Liu spoke so softly and delicately, naturally conveying his deep care for Shen Jin. After all, she’s the only sister, and moreover married into the Imperial Palace. Even though Shen Liu held high status and power, it wouldn’t be easy for the siblings to meet in the future.

"I also want to spend more time with Fifth Sister." Lian Manman replied. She already knew Shen Jin’s departure date and planned to return to Thirty Mile Camp after sending Shen Jin off.

"Very well, if there’s anything while you’re in the Prefecture City, feel free to come to me." Shen Liu said.

At this time, footsteps were heard from outside, coming closer.

"The gourds turned out very well. I kept two, will show them to you when I return from the Capital City." Shen Liu suddenly remarked.

Wu Lang and Lian Manman both responded with an affirmative, without asking more. They all knew that the special gourds from Nian Garden’s vegetable patch were prepared as a birthday gift for the Emperor. This information had been kept confidential by the Shen Mansion. In the autumn, all the gourds were secretly picked, including those made by Lian Manman, Shen Jin, and Xiao Qi during play.

Lian Manman understood this well. Before Shen Liu presented the gourds to the Emperor as a birthday gift, this matter was a secret. Only after the gourds had made their debut in the Imperial Palace could this secret be unveiled.

Soon, a young maid at the door came to report that Fifth Miss and Ninth Master had arrived. Shen Liu nodded, and only then did the maid lift the curtain, allowing Shen Qian and Shen Jin to enter from outside.

Wu Lang, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi all hurriedly got up. After greeting each other, everyone took their seats.

Since they parted at Nian Garden, it had been more than three months. Seeing Shen Qian and Shen Jin again, Lian Manman felt joy as well as familial warmth. In these three months, Lian Manman didn’t know if she had changed, but looking at Shen Qian and Shen Jin, they seemed to have grown. On closer examination, Shen Qian had grown taller, while Shen Jin appeared more mature in demeanor.

The group exchanged a few words, mostly Shen Qian and Shen Jin chatting with Lian Manman and Xiao Qi, while Shen Liu listened from his chair. After a while, Shen Liu waved his hand.

"Xiao Jiu, take Xiao Qi to see Master Chu." Shen Liu instructed Shen Qian, "Let Master Chu examine Xiao Qi’s studies."

"Sixth Brother." Shen Qian had just arrived and hadn’t sat for long, seeming a bit reluctant to leave.

"Go on quickly." Shen Liu said with a solemn voice.

Shen Qian dared not disobey Shen Liu, so he stood and took Xiao Qi out. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Jinjin, you take Manman to your place." Shen Liu then said to Shen Jin, and explained, perhaps to Shen Jin or Lian Manman, "...Go ahead, I’ll stay here to speak with Wu Lang."

Shen Jin, wanting to have an intimate chat with Lian Manman, happily agreed to the arrangement.

Lian Manman knew Shen Liu wanted to discuss winter wheat matters with Wu Lang, so she cheerfully followed Shen Jin out of the Phoenix Tower.

Shen Jin lived in a courtyard to the east at the back of the Phoenix Tower. Though not as lavishly furnished as the Phoenix Tower, it was still wonderfully ornate and beautiful. The two hadn’t known each other for long but were kindred spirits. Now, after a long separation, they had endless things to talk about. Shen Jin also showed Lian Manman the dowry prepared by the Shen Family for her as she entered the palace.

During the conversation, the Chinese hour gradually approached evening, and someone from the front came with Shen Liu’s message, saying a banquet was to be held at the Phoenix Tower.

"Sixth Master instructed that the young lady and Miss Lian should both attend."

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