Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1487 - 756: Requests (2)

"Why are you blaming me again!" Lian Shouyi noticed the conversation taking a turn and rolled his eyes.

"At that time, it was also my fault..." Old Master Lian said with tears in his eyes, filled with deep regret.

The words Lian Shouxin had just spoken indeed touched Old Master Lian, reminding him of past events. If, back then, when Lian Shouren gained his official position, he had set such rules in time and warned the family, perhaps those subsequent events wouldn’t have happened.

With Old Master Lian’s shift from joy to sorrow, everyone was a bit stunned. Even Lian Manman did not expect such a scene to unfold.

Indeed, nothing could touch Old Master Lian more genuinely than matters concerning Lian Shouren. Any other person or thing was secondary to Lian Shouren.

However, the words of caution had been conveyed, and their purpose for coming today was achieved.

Lian Manman hurriedly asked someone to bring up the pastries and fruits they had brought, individually pointing them out to Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou. These pastries and fruits were the finest from the best pastry shops in Prefecture City. Knowing that no matter what, it was hard to please Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou, Lian Shouxin just wanted the old couple to have a delightful feast.

Xiao Qi picked a piece of white peanut cake from the pastry box, grabbed a big red apple, and called Liulang over to stuff the peanut cake and apple into his hands.

"Xiao Liuge, this is for you." Xiao Qi said affectionately.

Liulang, feeling both dumbfounded and overwhelmed, looked around hesitantly before accepting the peanut cake and apple.

"Xiao Liuge, my father and mother are now officials, appointed by the Imperial Court." Xiao Qi instructed Liulang, "If anyone dares to insult an official appointed by the Imperial Court, that’s breaking the law, and they could be beaten or thrown in jail. Xiao Liuge, you listen for us. If you hear anyone slandering my father or mother, you tell them this. If they don’t listen, come to my house and tell us, and I’ll have the steward sort them out."

"Xiao Liuge, help me with this, and I’ll remember your kindness." Xiao Qi said, giving Liulang another handful of caramel candies.

"Of course, I’ll help. I’ll keep an ear out for you." Liulang nodded repeatedly, agreeing.

Lian Manman pursed her lips and glanced sideways, noticing Lady Zhou’s face turning purple with anger, her eyes glaring fiercely at Liulang and Xiao Qi.

Liulang was oblivious, but Xiao Qi felt it, yet pretended not to notice, instead giving Liulang a few more reminders, infuriating Lady Zhou to the point of rolling her eyes, but unable to act out.

The family noticed Old Master Lian’s mood gradually calm down, yet it was evident he was still immersed in regret over past events, so they all rose to take their leave. They understood that no matter what they said today, Old Master Lian probably wouldn’t take it in.

Fortunately, regarding restraining the members of the old residence, they didn’t place all their hopes on Old Master Lian. They came today just to make their stance clear. In a few days, at Lian Zhizhi’s wedding banquet, undoubtedly, prominent figures from the surrounding villages will be present. By then, they can spread the word a bit, and even if someone from the old residence wants to act pretentiously, knowing the family’s attitude, people won’t buy into it, and that will be that.

The family got up to leave, and as they did, Lady Zhou, sitting in the middle of the bed, quickly shifted towards the edge.

"Old Fourth..." Lady Zhou called out to Lian Shouxin, and as he instinctively walked a few steps forward, she immediately grabbed his hand and wouldn’t let go.

"Old Fourth, let them go first, don’t hurry to leave. Mother has something to say to you." Lady Zhou’s tone was uncharacteristically gentle, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at Lian Shouxin.

Lady Zhou wanted Lady Zhang and the children to leave first, so she could speak to Lian Shouxin alone.

"Mother, whatever you want to say, just say it. I’m listening." Lian Shouxin said.

Lady Zhang and Lian Manman stopped, watching Lady Zhou.

"I only want to speak to you alone." Lady Zhou said, glancing resentfully at Lady Zhang and the others, as she pulled on Lian Shouxin’s arm, making him instinctively bend down.

This glance and action from Lady Zhou carried a hint of coquettishness. It was one of the tricks up her sleeve for dealing with her sons, aside from more direct control.

In times before the family split, only Lian Shouren occasionally received such treatment. And after the family split, it was only recently, as Lian Shouxin’s branch began to thrive more and more, that Lian Shouxin was no longer subject to Lady Zhou’s manipulation, thus lucky to receive such treatment.

Lian Manman watched as Lady Zhou held tightly to Lian Shouxin, unable to suppress a twitch at the corner of her mouth. For someone of Lady Zhou’s age, in front of a roomful of children and grandchildren, to still exhibit such maidenly behavior, what was she trying to do? Truly, a life lived too smoothly, pampered by Old Master Lian until old age, and accommodated by sons until old age, that must be why.

Insisting on avoiding them to speak to Lian Shouxin alone. What was Lady Zhou up to? Was it to show everyone that Lian Shouxin was still closest to her, most obedient to her, and the rest were outsiders?

Or was there truly something she wanted, which she couldn’t say in front of them, that she had to tell Lian Shouxin alone?

It was likely both, Lian Manman thought.

"Grandma, what secret do you have with my father that you can’t let everyone know?" Lian Manman playfully asked.

"Mother, whatever you have to say, just say it. Whatever request you have, I might not be able to handle it, but Zhizhi, Manman, and the children’s mother might be more capable." Lian Shouxin, bringing Lady Zhang closer, said to Lady Zhou.

Lady Zhou’s face fell instantly.

"My grandma probably hasn’t thought it through yet, we shouldn’t rush her, let’s wait until she thinks it over before she tells us." Lian Manman added.

"Yes, let’s give our mother time to think." Lady Zhang chimed in.

"Mother, then we’ll be on our way." Lian Shouxin gently but firmly withdrew his arm from Lady Zhou’s grasp.

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