Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1407 - 717: Reunion (Part 2)

Lian Shouxin discussed with Lian Manman, deciding to quickly arrange a banquet to keep Steward Zhong for a meal.

"Dad, I heard that Steward Zhong quite likes roast duck. So why not invite him to our Shunde Store for a meal? In the meantime, let Shopkeeper Chen and Steward Zhong interact more. In the future, when we’re not in the Prefecture City, if Shunde Store has any issues, Shopkeeper Chen can directly find Steward Zhong. How convenient... Just set a table for a roast duck feast and see if Steward Zhong has any good friends to invite along." Lian Manman suggested to Lian Shouxin.

Shunde Store’s roast duck always needs to be reserved in advance. However, they always keep one or two extra for the owner to have at any time.

"That’s a good idea. In my excitement, I didn’t think of it." Lian Shouxin agreed happily, quickly taking Steward Zhong to Shunde Store.

Lian Shouxin is not a perfect person. He has flaws, and they’re quite obvious. However, his strengths are just as apparent. One of them, which Lian Manman likes best, is that he is receptive to advice. At home, he listens to the children, and when handling matters outside, he heeds the opinions of the shopkeepers and stewards. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Lian Shouxin and Steward Zhong went to Shunde Store, but Lian Manman and Xiao Qi did not go with them. The two sat in the study, with Lian Manman checking the accounts while watching Xiao Qi do his homework. The study was warmed by a heated bed and two fire baskets, making the children comfortable in just their jackets.

"Xiao Qi, would you prefer to find another tutor, or would you like to continue studying with Master Chu?" After Xiao Qi finished his homework, Lian Manman put down the account book and asked him.

"Sis, I think I’d like to stick with Master Chu." Xiao Qi thought for a moment and then said.

"You enjoy being with Brother Xiao Jiu, don’t you?" Lian Manman remarked.

"Master Chu is great. Even if we searched, finding someone as good as Master Chu or Mr. Loo would be difficult." Xiao Qi chuckled and nodded, then spoke earnestly.

"That is true." Lian Manman nodded, agreeing with Xiao Qi on this point. "However, if you study with Master Chu, you should understand that he will not leave the Shen Family."

"Sis, I understand." Xiao Qi straightened up a bit more and looked at Lian Manman. "I won’t be moving to the Shen Family, just like going to the academy with our brother, going for a few days a month would suffice. Xiao Jiu and I would study in Master Chu’s courtyard study. Both Master Chu and Xiao Jiu take good care of me. Sixth Master should also have given instructions. Sis, studying at Xiao Shan Ju for all those days was good, and it’s the same here in the Prefecture City."

As Xiao Qi spoke, he couldn’t hide his mischievousness, winking at Lian Manman with his big eyes.

"Since that’s what you think, then there’s no problem." Lian Manman responded.

After Mr. Loo left, arrangements for Xiao Qi’s future studies were made. At least until Xiao Qi takes the child prodigy exam, he will continue to study at the local private school and be taught by Wu Lang at home. Each month, Xiao Qi will accompany Wu Lang to the Prefecture City to study with Master Chu.

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After seeing off Mr. Loo and Wu Lang, Lian Shouxin, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi stayed in the Prefecture City for a few more days. Once they saw that everything in Shunde Store and another shop was running smoothly and well arranged, the three of them set off back to the Thirty Mile Camp.

On the way, they stayed overnight in Jinyang County Town and arrived home early the next morning.

This time, Lian Manman and her family lived in the Prefecture City for quite a while. Upon arriving home, Lady Zhang, Lian Zhizhi, Lady Li, and Zhang Caiyun came out to greet them, and the family warmly gathered in the back courtyard to chat.

Lian Manman first brought out the gifts she had bought for everyone.

Gifts for Lady Li included four boxes of exquisite pastries, such as cloud cakes, from the city’s best bakery, a bolt of deep blue endless knot-patterned satin, a box of Goryeo Ginseng, and a box of balsam. For Lady Zhang, there were two bolts of satin, a box of balsam, and a box of Hangzhou powder. For Lian Zhizhi and Zhang Caiyun, there were a box of balsam, a box of Hangzhou powder, and two palace flowers each.

"There are also similar gifts for Yeye and Jiayu," Lian Manman said with a smile.

In addition to this, other pastries and preserved goods were bought for everyone to enjoy.

"The set for Jiayu can be sent over later, along with two boxes of pastries, for Jiaxing’s parents to taste," Lady Zhang said. "For Yeye’s set, we will give it to her in the afternoon."

After distributing the gifts, the family sat together, with Lady Zhang and others asking questions about the Prefecture City one after another.

"... Is it true that the Fifth Miss has entered the palace to become the Empress?" Lady Zhang asked.

"Yes." Lian Manman nodded. "She kept praising the pouches we embroidered."

"She’s seen all sorts of good things, but this shows she’s mindful of sentiments. I heard you say this girl’s really something special," Lady Li remarked.

"Indeed, with her demeanor, it’s clear she’s a noble and destined to be an Empress," Lady Zhang said. "Is Mr. Loo staying in the Capital City and not returning?"

"He should be." Lian Manman replied.

"So your brother went this time, and will he truly see the Emperor?" Lady Zhang asked again.

Lady Li, Zhang Caiyun, and Lian Zhizhi all looked at Lian Manman expectantly.

Among all the questions, this was the one that concerned them the most.

"Yes, definitely." Lian Manman nodded with certainty.

Immediately, everyone broke into smiles.

"Our Wu Lang will get to see the True Dragon Emperor!" Lady Li and Lady Zhang exclaimed together.

With joy and excitement, Lady Zhang and Lady Li almost shed tears. Lian Manman sat quietly beside them, also smiling. Although she didn’t share their sense of awe, being able to make her family happy brought her joy as well.

Happiness is actually just this simple.

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