Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1517 - 772: Worries and Joy
Leaving Lian Shouxin, Wu Lang and others to talk with Wu Jiaxing in the front hall, Lady Zhang, Lian Manman and others led Lian Zhizhi to the back courtyard. The group of female relatives sat on the kang, and little maids brought out exquisite pastries, tea, and fruits.
Lady Zhang held Lian Zhizhi close, asking quietly about how she was doing at her in-laws’ house and how Wu Jiaxing was treating her.
Lian Zhizhi didn’t speak at first, but her face turned red. She had always been shy, and now, as a new bride returning home for the first time, she felt bashful even among her closest family. She responded positively to Lady Zhang’s questions, saying her parents-in-law treated her well, her sister-in-law was kind to her, and Wu Jiaxing was beyond reproach.
Lian Manman watched with a smile; she could already guess that Lian Zhizhi had been doing exceptionally well at the Wu Family these past few days. As soon as Lian Zhizhi stepped down from the sedan chair, Lian Manman had noticed her complexion. Lian Zhizhi’s complexion was rosy, with a touch of powder that further accentuated her peach-like cheeks, her face radiant with joy, and her eyes filled with the shy delight of a newlywed.
Lian Zhizhi’s personality was reserved, and she wasn’t skilled at disguising her feelings. Her complexion and demeanor spoke volumes.
When Lian Zhizhi got down from the sedan chair, even though there were maids and matrons assisting, Wu Jiaxing naturally stepped forward to support her. Moreover, though Wu Jiaxing and Lian Zhizhi exchanged few words afterward, Wu Jiaxing’s thoughtful gestures were evident, and their exchanged glances revealed a genuine affection that couldn’t be feigned.
Though it must be said, the first few days after marriage can’t guarantee eternal happiness, a good beginning lays the foundation for a beautiful future.
Lady Zhang first asked a few intimate questions in a low voice, then carefully inquired about Lian Zhizhi’s daily life at the Wu Family over the past few days.
Lian Zhizhi sat on the kang for a while, slowly becoming less shy. She knew Lady Zhang was genuinely concerned for her, and answered all her questions one by one.
"...The names of the four family members who came with me have already been changed." Lian Zhizhi told Lady Zhang and Lian Manman.
That family of four, due to Lian Zhizhi’s insistence, now took on the Wu surname. Wu Yugui had already taken their servitude contracts to the yamen in the county town today to register a new record. The man had now changed his name to Wu Zhong, and naturally, his wife, Lady Qian, was referred to as the Wife of Wu Zhong. As for the servant and maid, they were respectively renamed Wu Shuanzi and Wu Xiaomei.
Speaking of which, the names of the servant and maid hadn’t changed, only adopting the Wu surname; while the man’s name was fully changed.
"...The next day, I let Wu Zhong and his wife go to the front courtyard, and also Shuanzi, letting them follow the arrangements of my parents-in-law. I also sent Xiao Mei over to serve Jiayu." Lian Zhizhi told Lady Zhang and Lian Manman about how she managed the four family members she brought as dowry on the second day after marriage.
"You’re doing the right thing; my Zhizhi has always been sensible, and now she’s grown and handles things thoroughly." Lady Zhang nodded repeatedly, approving of Lian Zhizhi’s decisions.
Lian Manman also nodded with a smile. What Lian Zhizhi did wasn’t like what ordinary people say about being deft at handling matters; it was out of filial respect for her parents-in-law, love for her husband, and affection for her sister-in-law. Even when she was at her family home, whenever there were good things, Lian Zhizhi always revered Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang first, then shared with her siblings.
Lian Manman, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi made plans to provide Lian Zhizhi with family members to accompany her as a means of support, helping her in her future life. Lian Zhizhi, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Wu Family and their only daughter-in-law, by societal expectations, was supposed to honor her parents-in-law and care for her sister-in-law. Arranging these family members to directly serve Wu Yugui, Lady Wu Wang, Wu Jiaxing, and Wu Jiayu was actually helping Lian Zhizhi fulfill her duties.
Moreover, doing this would earn the Wu Family’s goodwill and recognition.
When Lian Zhizhi got married, Lian Manman had already considered this, but she didn’t specifically remind Lian Zhizhi. Based on her understanding of Lian Zhizhi, she could already predict that Lian Zhizhi would hand over these family members to Lady Wu Wang for arrangement.
"Sis, how are these people arranged now?" Lian Manman asked with a smile.
"I’ve sent them all to the front courtyard, but my parents-in-law wouldn’t agree. They said since they’re my dowry entourage, they shouldn’t be handled like this." Lian Zhizhi replied with a smile, "I told my parents-in-law that father, mother, and siblings sent these four people to help serve them, care for Jiaxing, and look after Jiayu. I didn’t know how to arrange them, so I asked my parents-in-law to arrange them for me."
