Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1405 - 716: Late Autumn (Part 2)
Mr. Loo will remain in the capital city, becoming an assistant to Shen Jin outside the palace, and a support for the Shen Family in the capital. As for Wu Lang, he is to become the future Mr. Loo.
"We are going to the capital city, it will be no more than two months. I have left Steward Zhong in charge, so if your family has any issues, feel free to find him." Shen Liu suddenly said.
"Thank you, Sixth Master." Wu Lang hurriedly stood up, clasped his fists, and bowed to express his gratitude to Shen Liu.
Shen Liu responded with a hum, but his gaze turned towards Lian Manman.
Lian Manman was lost in her thoughts, but when she looked up, she met Shen Liu’s gaze directly. Shen Liu seemed to be implying something, or perhaps expecting something.
Even if she followed into the capital, it would only be for two months. During this period, even if something happened to the Lian Family, Steward Zhong could intervene, and even if it couldn’t be resolved immediately, it could surely be delayed until they returned from the capital to address it.
"Thank you, Sixth Master." Lian Manman also stood up and gave a curtsey to Shen Liu.
Even so, Lian Manman decided to stay at home. She planned to travel and experience the capital city, but not at this moment. It was still too early for that. She needed to wait, wait until she was older, until things at home were more stable.
Lian Manman expressed this, and Shen Liu naturally understood her intentions.
It was rare for someone so young to refuse the lure of such hustle and bustle. Shen Liu looked deeply at Lian Manman, reaffirming that she was a girl with strong opinions, considerate of her family, understanding the bigger picture, and mindful of the overall situation.
Shen Liu felt a bit of melancholy, yet there was also a hint of joy.
In the evening, Shen Liu still kept the family for dinner at Phoenix Tower. This meal was a farewell dinner.
It was a farewell for Shen Jin and Mr. Loo. Of course, farewell for Shen Liu, Shen Qian, and Wu Lang as well, although these three would be back in two months.
Lian Manman did not like farewells, but parting was something that couldn’t be escaped in life. Fortunately, this farewell, although tinged with sadness, also contained joy. Mr. Loo would be reinstated, ready to make his mark. Wu Lang would turn another brilliant page in his life’s story and lead the entire Lian Family towards a more glorious future. Meanwhile, Shen Jin, during these past few days, seemed to have accepted her fate to enter the palace. After all, she was going to be the Empress, wasn’t she.
During the banquet, everyone drank a little. The dinner did not last long, as with the upcoming journey to the capital, Shen Liu had a lot to handle. It was already quite rare he managed to take time for a separate little dinner like this.
Even though reluctant to part, the day of the departure came quickly.
When Lian Shouxin returned to Thirty Mile Camp, he brought many clothes for Liulang. In two months, it would be winter; the clothes Wu Lang currently had clearly wouldn’t suffice. Lian Manman also bought some fabric at a silk shop in the Prefecture City, and had a tailor make several sets of clothes for both Wu Lang and Mr. Loo. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
The night before departure, the family stayed up late together, with Lian Manman checking Wu Lang’s luggage again, and then summoning the servant and stewards who would follow Wu Lang to the capital, issuing further instructions. Finally, the family gathered to remind Wu Lang to take care of his health, eat well, and dress warmly.
Besides that, they talked about other matters.
"...If Mr. Loo can enter the Hanlin Academy, then stay in the capital. In that case, you should be able to travel back and forth and manage both sides." Lian Manman whispered to Wu Lang.
"I hope so too." Wu Lang nodded.
After all, the capital is not as far as the southern provinces, not too far from Liaodong Prefecture. If Mr. Loo stays in the capital, especially at the Hanlin Academy, then Wu Lang could follow Mr. Loo, traveling back a few times a year wouldn’t be too difficult.
Besides the main task, Wu Lang had another mission for this trip to the capital.
"...There’s no rush. Just take a look around, gather some understanding, and if there’s a good store available, acquire it. Even if we don’t open a roasted duck shop immediately, we can use it ourselves or rent it out, which would be excellent." Lian Manman said to Wu Lang.
A few days ago, they deposited a sum of money at Dacheng Bank, converting it into a large silver note and gave it to Wu Lang. Although Shen Liu would be looking after them on this trip to the capital, there might still be places requiring expenditure, both for Wu Lang himself and for Mr. Loo. Lian Manman had considered all of this. Furthermore, if there was an opportunity, they could use this money to acquire one or two storefronts.
The roasted duck shop in Shen City had already gained some reputation, and Lian Manman intended to open the second one in the capital.
The next day, the family rose early, first seeing off Mr. Loo and Wu Lang to gather at the Shen Family, and then escorted the Shen family’s convoy out of the city. This trip to the capital was intended to celebrate the Empress’s birthday and escort Shen Jin to the palace, so naturally, it was a grand affair. Not to mention how friends, family, and prominent figures blocked the streets to send them off, even the common citizens almost emptied the city to watch.
Lian Manman followed the farewell procession all the way to Shili Pavilion south of Shen City. With so many people sending them off, Lian Shouxin, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi were among them, surrounded by other people saying their goodbyes. It was naturally impossible for them to go over and talk to Wu Lang and the others. Luckily, they had anticipated this situation and had said everything they needed to beforehand.
When arriving at the Shen Mansion that morning, Lian Manman saw Shen Jin and Shen Qian, and she also saw Shen Liu, but only from a distance, and there was no opportunity to go up and speak.
Shen Liu dismounted at Shili Pavilion, said a few words to the crowd, and gave some final instructions to Shen San who was staying behind. Then Shen Liu mounted his horse again. In the deep autumn, golden leaves covered the ancient road, laying down a thick sense of parting sorrow. Shen Liu sat on his horse, looking towards the crowd of people sending them off. He quickly found the person he was looking for.
Lian Manman stood outside Shili Pavilion, some distance from the Shen Family members. She saw Shen Liu nodding towards her, and Lian Manman naturally returned with a smile.
Shen Liu’s eyes crinkled with a smile, and then he deftly turned his horse around and led the convoy southwards.
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