Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1520 - 773: Heart for Heart
Lian Zhizhi is very much like Lady Zhang in one aspect: she doesn’t care much about silver coins. Moreover, she genuinely believes that Lady Wu Wang is more capable and clever than she is, so she gladly hands over the authority of managing the household and properties to Lady Wu Wang.
As a result, Wu Yugui and Lady Wu Wang certainly did not accept the gifts that Lian Zhizhi sent over. However, the couple was deeply touched, and following this, Lady Wu Wang shared the family accounts with Lian Zhizhi.
"Your mother-in-law is truly a wise woman," Lady Zhang remarked again. "Look at her and Jiayu, they usually only wear one or two pieces of gold and silver jewelry. I’ve never seen them wear these fancy things before."
Lian Manman was moved by these thoughts, feeling that what Lady Zhang said was indeed true. These rare items had never been worn by Lady Wu Wang or Wu Jiayu. Yet, when Lian Zhizhi got married, Lady Wu Wang brought them out and let Lian Zhizhi wear them.
The Wu Family is likely not just good at living frugally, Lian Manman thought. Given the Wu Family’s social status, wearing a few pieces of gold and silver wouldn’t attract much attention, but these coral beads were different.
Actually, the Wu Family is very cautious and calculated. If it weren’t for the current status and position of the Lian Family, those things from the Wu Family would likely remain tucked away in the bottom of the chest.
Lian Zhizhi’s marriage into such a family is truly reassuring.
"Sister," Lian Manman pulled back from her thoughts with a smile, "I guess, originally, those jewels in Aunt Wu’s box were supposed to be split between you and Jiayu. But since you’ve been so considerate, Aunt Wu is so delighted that she wants to give everything to you."
This truly is a case of heart for heart, where two good wills combine into one.
Thinking of this, Lian Manman couldn’t help but glance at Lady Zhang. When Lady Zhang first married into the Lian Family, she might not have had thoughts similar to Lian Zhizhi. Unfortunately, Lady Zhang encountered Lady Zhou instead of Lady Wu Wang.
In terms of being good with people and handling the relationships between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, no matter how many Lady Zhous there are, they can’t compare to one Lady Wu Wang. Lady Wu Wang is clever and competent, yet she acts with tact. Although she only has one son, she doesn’t make controlling her daughter-in-law a priority.
"Gold, silver, and jewels are all external things. As long as life is harmonious and beautiful, that’s enough. What’s the fuss about jewelry? When the time comes, you should just yield to your little sister-in-law a bit more," said Lady Zhang.
"Yes," Lian Zhizhi nodded, that was her intention as well.
"Sister, it’s only been a few days, how have you become so smart and capable after getting married?" Lian Manman deliberately scrutinized Lian Zhizhi and said, "Sister, did my brother-in-law give you advice?"
"I knew I couldn’t keep it from you," Lian Zhizhi chuckled, tugging at Lian Manman’s sleeve. "I had some plans, so I discussed them with him, and he helped me come up with ideas, teaching me what to say."
It seems that compared to having a clever and capable daughter who can sweet-talk her mother-in-law, Lady Zhang is even happier that the clever son-in-law can work with his wife to handle the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship well.
"Jiaxing is a good kid; no one’s cleverness can compare," Lady Zhang said, revealing her true pleasure that Wu Jiaxing could be so considerate of Lian Zhizhi, as the couple discusses and works in harmony.
"My Zhizhi is also a good child, but in terms of cleverness, she falls far behind Jiaxing. Jiaxing is smart, mature, and experienced, and his character is trustworthy. Zhizhi, remember to listen to what Jiaxing says in the future. You two should discuss things more... now I can rest easy," Lady Zhang said with a smile.
Lian Manman also laughed alongside, since Wu Jiaxing and Lian Zhizhi entered the family, Lady Zhang’s smile had not faded.
"Manman, keep these beads, it’s a token of our affection," Lian Zhizhi once again placed the string of coral beads into Lian Manman’s hand.
Lian Manman didn’t refuse any longer and happily accepted the coral beads. The Wu Family knows how to treat people well. Among her, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi, even though she’s a girl, in this era, her status is generally considered lighter compared to Wu Lang and Xiao Qi.
Yet, the Wu Family gave her the same exquisite brushes, inkstones, and Anhui ink as Wu Lang and Xiao Qi, recognizing and acknowledging her equal status in the family with Wu Lang and Xiao Qi, knowing that she is literate and well-read. They also gave her a rare coral bead necklace, highlighting their emphasis on her and the depth of her sisterly bond with Lian Zhizhi.
"I will definitely treasure this," Lian Manman said while accepting the coral beads, then jokingly added, "It’s just one string of beads to trade my sister away. Even if they give me more and better things, it’s still not worth it. Sister, since you’re back today, I won’t let you go back. Let’s live together, and let my brother-in-law go home by himself."
Everyone laughed upon hearing this.
"If you dare do that, just wait for your Third Uncle Wu and Aunt to come knocking, and we won’t help you then," Lady Zhang laughed till she bent forward and backward.
After laughing for a while, Lian Manman pulled Lian Zhizhi over to the west room to sit, with Lian Yeye tagging along; the sisters wanted to have a chat in private. Lady Zhang got up and together with Lady Zhao, headed to the kitchen in the courtyard, planning to prepare some good dishes to entertain her daughter and new son-in-law.
Meanwhile, in the front hall, Lian Shouxin, Lian Shouli, Erlang, Wu Lang, Xiao Qi, and Wu Jiaxing were talking. During the conversation, Wu Jiaxing gave Wu Lang a knowing glance. Wu Lang understood and mentioned that he had some property deeds to consult Wu Jiaxing about.
"You go ahead, we’ll continue chatting here," Lian Shouxin nodded in agreement.
Wu Jiaxing followed Wu Lang out, and Xiao Qi, looking left and right, also joined them, with the three brothers heading straight to the study.
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