Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1468 - 747: Reunion

Three o’clock, asking for pink.

"...The Prefecture City is a good place. When I was young, I went there twice..." Old Master Lian seemed to recall something, his face showing some yearning, reminiscing, and other feelings, but he quickly regained his focus. "...Ah, Wu Lang should be coming back soon."

"...Yes, it’s perfect timing to bring Wu Lang back too, then we will handle Zhizhi’s matter..." Lian Shouxin replied.

"Good, as it should be." Old Master Lian nodded and said, "Wu Lang has brought honor to our Old Lian Family. We’ve been talking about how this child should come back these days.... He’s young, although someone was with him, it’s not easy to run around outside and handle such big affairs.... That child is naturally smart and steady, thanks to your good upbringing."

"Zhizhi’s day is coming soon..., Zhizhi is a child who is sincere and kind, born with good blessings. When it’s time to add to the dowry, as grandparents, we can’t offer much, but it will be a token of our intentions.... If you need help, like running errands, feel free to speak."

"When it comes to adding to the dowry, you two elders are already advancing in years, it’s the thought that counts." Lian Shouxin said.

Everyone exchanged a few more casual words, then left the old house. After returning home, the family started preparing things to bring to the Prefecture City, while talking about their experience at the old house.

"It seems Zhou Daniu caused quite a commotion at that time, thankfully didn’t hurt anyone badly." Lady Zhang said, noticing in the old house, some decorations on the cabinet in the east room were missing, some items had signs of bumps, and a bench on the floor was just repaired.

"The old master and old lady are not as spirited as before." Lian Shouxin said.

Everyone agreed with this statement. Old Master Lian was evidently not as healthy as before, lacking vigor. Lady Zhou remained as sturdy as before, but her energy was not as ample.

"...My grandmother must have been scared this time." Lian Manman whispered to Lady Zhang.

Lady Zhou is a timid person, she used to be so domineering towards her daughters-in-law and granddaughters because she was certain they wouldn’t do anything to her. But what she relied on was nothing in the eyes of the frenzied Zhou Daniu. Lady Zhou almost got beaten, which was unprecedented in her life, so to this day she is still unsettled.

These days, the villagers haven’t heard Lady Zhou cursing.

"One thing restrains another." Lady Zhang sighed.

"My grandfather seems to have changed..." Lian Manman said again, becoming smarter and better at dealing with people.

In fact, Old Master Lian has always been smart and good at dealing with people, he just got stuck on matters related to Lian Shouren and Lian Shouxin. But now, after experiencing the farce of Lian Shouren’s betrothal, Old Master Lian finally realized his approach was not working. Whether he has come around this inner obstacle is hard to say, but after some reflection, he’s finally willing to change his stance.

This new stance is actually quite good.

Without Lian Manman explaining in detail, everyone understood what she meant; hence, they all felt it at the old house just now.

"If he had done this earlier, it wouldn’t have been... sigh..." Everyone sighed.

Nevertheless, if Old Master Lian can maintain this attitude, it would be a good thing for everyone. Lian Manman is very glad to see it.

Lian Shouxin feels the same way, but due to his feelings towards Old Master Lian, he still feels a bit uneasy. It’s not for any other reason, but feeling regretful, because things could’ve been better, and Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou could have enjoyed better fortunes.

The family tidied up, and the next day, they set off from Thirty Mile Camp by carriage. The first stop was still Jinyang County Town. The family stayed overnight at Willow Tree Well Alley, during which they inevitably inquired about the condition of a few storefronts. Then, they went from Jinyang County Town, through Fuyuan County Town, finally arriving at the Prefecture City at sunset.

At the house in Pine Tree Alley, after settling in and having dinner, everyone rested. Lian Manman and Lian Zhizhi stayed in the west room, and Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang, along with Xiao Qi, stayed in the east room. The four maids, Xiao Xi, Xiao Qing, Ji Xiang, and Ru Yi served and kept watch in the outer room of the west room.

At their home in Thirty Mile Camp, Lady Zhang and the others were still accustomed to doing some housework, but in the house at Jinyang County Town and the Prefecture City, they had no housework to do.

The next day, after they all had breakfast together, Lian Shouxin and Xiao Qi took the courtesy gifts and went to the Shen Family. They wanted to pay a visit to Master Chu, Xiao Qi brought the homework he did at home, intending to have Master Chu tutor him during their stay in the Prefecture City. As for Lian Shouxin, he needed to make arrangements at the Shen Family, and meet people like Steward Zhong.