Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1404 - 716: Late Autumn

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After receiving the gifts, everyone sat down to talk. Lian Manman still sat next to Shen Jin, and the two occasionally exchanged a few words in low voices.

"...Is everything ready?" asked Shen Liu, sitting in a chair, directing his question to Wu Lang.

"Everything is ready, just waiting for Sixth Master’s instructions." Wu Lang quickly replied.

"Good, when the time comes, you go with Mr. Loo." Shen Liu said.

Mr. Loo is going to the Capital City with the Shen family this time, and is expected to receive an appointment soon. Moreover, according to various analyses, this time Mr. Loo is likely to be retained in the Capital City and appointed to the Hanlin Academy. Mr. Loo hopes that once his appointment is confirmed, Wu Lang would go to him and study while gaining experience under his tutelage.

Regarding this, the Lian Manman family had not made a decision.

In recent days, Shen Liu told them he hoped to take Wu Lang to the Capital City this time.

The proposal that Wu Lang wrote about the cultivation of winter wheat in Liaodong Prefecture had already been reviewed by Shen Liu. After being refined by the aides at Shen Mansion and Mr. Loo, Shen Liu intended to submit this memorial during his trip to celebrate a birthday in the Capital City.

Wu Lang, already possessing the title of Scholar, joining the delegation to the Capital City as a representative of the Lian Family is reasonable. Of course, this also considers the Lian Family’s previous contributions to promoting the cultivation of sweet potatoes and corn.

Clearly, this is Shen Liu’s way of supporting Wu Lang and the Lian Family.

Although this trip to the Capital City may not guarantee a meeting with the Emperor, it is nonetheless a rare opportunity. It holds significant importance for Wu Lang’s future and the Lian Family’s prospects.

This journey for Wu Lang, including travel time and the stay in the Capital City, would easily extend to two months.

The family is reluctant to part with Wu Lang, and with the end of the year approaching, there are many matters that require Wu Lang at home. Yet, when weighed against Wu Lang’s future and the Lian Family’s prospects, they all clearly understand the priority.

Undoubtedly, Wu Lang must go.

"Manman, aren’t you coming along?" Shen Jin asked Lian Manman with a smile.

Lian Manman had never traveled far, and she had openly expressed to Shen Jin her desire to explore different places. Taking this opportunity, with the Shen Family entourage and having Wu Lang by her side, Lian Manman could conveniently visit the Capital City. Moreover, she could accompany Shen Jin along the way. Shen Jin sincerely hoped that Lian Manman could join the trip to the Capital City.

"I..." Lian Manman opened her mouth.

Not only Shen Jin, but Shen Liu and Shen Qian also looked at her, anticipating her decision.

"This time, I won’t go. The family really can’t manage without someone. Next time..." Lian Manman felt torn, yet she finally shook her head.

Despite everything appearing orderly at home and outside, things were only recently settling. If both Wu Lang and Lian Manman were to leave, they worried about mismanagement in case of any incidents.

Lian Zhizhi was about to get married, and though she epitomized the ideal virtuous wife and mother of the era, she lacked the capability to manage the affairs of the Lian Family. Xiao Qi, despite his intelligence, was unfortunately too young. As for Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang... 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

In summary, with many potential variables, neither Wu Lang nor Lian Manman felt assured. Since Wu Lang had to go, Lian Manman had to stay.

Shen Liu, Shen Jin, and Shen Qian all understood the circumstances of the Lian Family and Lian Manman’s role within it. Thus, while they regretted her decision, they were not entirely surprised.

Lian Manman was a person with a strong sense of responsibility, deeply committed to her family. As Shen Jin lowered her gaze, she reflected. Initially, she was resistant to entering the palace until it was at Nian Garden where she met Lian Manman. It was hearing Lian Manman’s discourse on personal and family responsibilities that gave her clarity.

Regarding this change of mind, Shen Jin did not hide it from Shen Liu. She also shared her perspective on Lian Manman with him.

Lian Manman, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi, these three siblings, despite their youth, are evidently not ordinary. Even without Lian Manman’s past act of saving Shen Liu, and even if she weren’t so compatible with Lian Manman, without the Shen family’s support, these siblings and their family would still make their mark.

For a large family to have enduring stability and development, talent is the most crucial. The Shen family understands this truth well, which is why they spare no efforts in nurturing their own descendants. Simultaneously, they also focus on recruiting talents for their benefit.