Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1600 - 815: Night Talk (2)

Nowadays, it can be said that the country is in peace and security, and the law and order in Jinyang County is very good. Especially in a big town like Qingyang Town, which is convenient in transportation and populous, legendary bandits and highwaymen have disappeared for a long time. However, since it’s not a full moon night, it’s not that bright, and driving a wagon can still be a bit dangerous.

But Lian Lanlan has had a falling out with the old residence, and there’s no reason for her to stay overnight.

After chatting for a while, Lian Manman noted the time was about right and organized the dinner. The Zhang Family, the Wu Family, and Lian Yeye’s family stayed. After eating together, they sat and chatted until lamp-lighting time, when the Wu Family and Lian Yeye’s family finally got up to say goodbye and leave.

Lady Zhang naturally took the opportunity to secretly advise Lian Zhizhi about many things, primarily concerning taking care of her health and not neglecting her in-laws due to her pregnancy.

Everyone else left, leaving only the Zhang Family to stay overnight.

Zhang Qingshan and Lady Li, along with Xiao Long and Xiao Hu, stayed in the east room of the back courtyard. Lady Zhang Wang, Lady Hu, and Zhang Caiyun stayed in the west room, with Lady Zhang Wang and Lady Hu in the outer room and Zhang Caiyun and Lian Manman in the inner room. As for Zhang Qingnian and his brother, they stayed in the guest room in the front courtyard.

Wu Lang continued to stay in the study room, and since Xiao Qi was still young and loved the excitement, he tagged along and stayed in the east room of the back courtyard.

In the east room, it was originally Lian Shouxin who took the kang head, followed by Lady Zhang. Now that Zhang Qingshan and Lady Li were staying over, Lian Shouxin gave up the kang head for Zhang Qingshan to sleep on.

Zhang Qingshan took the kang head, then Lady Li, followed by Xiao Long and Xiao Hu, then Xiao Qi. Lady Zhang lay next to Xiao Qi, with Lian Shouxin sleeping at the very end of the kang.

The kang was heated warmly, and everyone’s bedding was laid out, filling the kang. Everyone washed up, but no one went to sleep. Xiao Qi, Xiao Long, and Xiao Hu rolled around on the thick and soft bedding, laughing and playing. Zhang Qingshan, Lady Li, Lian Shouxin, and Lady Zhang sat and watched the children, chatting and laughing.

Zhang Qingnian and his brother, along with Wu Lang, were in the front courtyard. Lady Zhang Wang and Lady Hu, the two sisters-in-law, Zhang Caiyun, and Lian Manman also finished their washing up but didn’t return to the west room. They stayed in the east room, chatting together.

The warm, soft candlelight made the faces of everyone in the room look even gentler, accompanied by bouts of laughter. The sight of family and relatives gathering like this is often seen in tenant farmer families during the holidays.

The kang was spread full of bedding due to the visiting relatives from afar. Because everyone didn’t gather often, they treasured the time spent together and were reluctant to sleep early. Usually, they wouldn’t lie down without chatting until midnight. And those with a close bond and endless topics would even continue to chat under the covers after the lights were out.

Once too tired, they’d sleep a bit, and when one person woke up, regardless of whether it was daylight or not, they could wake another and continue chatting. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

When building the house, Lady Zhang didn’t want the east room partitioned into smaller rooms, with this consideration in mind. The warm and happy memories from childhood made her fond of such scenes.

"...This matter, your family head mentioned during dinner," Zhang Qingshan said. As everyone chatted, the topic turned back to today’s incident where Lian Lanlan came to the old residence for an account.

"Third Brother Wu and they all say the conditions proposed by the people in the city are aimed at our share," Lian Shouxin said.

"What can she do to us? No matter what, it can’t affect us. What sort of honorable business is this!" Lady Zhang retorted.

"Your Old Master isn’t confused and probably figured it out clearly, not agreeing to anything or dragging you into it," Zhang Qingshan added.

The room fell silent.

Initially, Old Master Lian had asked Lian Jizu to call Lian Shouxin, but Lian Shouxin guessed what the matter was and claimed there were guests and didn’t go over. Even if Old Master Lian wanted to drag them into it, could they be dragged in?

If it were in the past, it might not be certain, but now, the answer is clear and definite.

They wouldn’t get involved in this matter. Old Master Lian probably understood this too, as he didn’t ask them again and didn’t agree to Lian Lanlan’s request.

Lian Lanlan’s position in Old Master Lian’s heart still couldn’t compare to Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu.

"If it was something legitimate, that would be fine, but this is just nonsense! Sigh!" Lian Shouxin sighed. He held back another sentence, "What kind of people are these!"

To be honest, Lian Shouxin disapproved of Lian Shouyi and Lian Lanlan’s ways and behaviors.

"It seems that from now on, your ties with the relatives in the city might be severed," Lady Li sighed.

With things at this stage, it’s hard to say whether Lian Lanlan and the old residence can still continue their relationship.

"I asked Lian Yeye, and she didn’t say anything about cutting ties when she left, just saying things aren’t over," Lady Zhang Wang remarked.

"That probably means... there are still some thoughts, leaving room for retreat," Lady Li said.

"You are now, as they say, drawing attention because of your growth," Zhang Qingshan said. "But it’s just attracting such matters, nothing major. Your archway, Seventh Rank official, and Scholar status are solid, and there’s nothing to fear from those tricks."

"There’s a saying, don’t underestimate the young and poor. Even without anything else, having Wu Lang and Xiao Qi means you have nothing to fear." Zhang Qingshan’s tone was generous, clearly proud of Wu Lang and Xiao Qi, his grandsons, and happy for Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang.

Speaking of Wu Lang and Xiao Qi brings greater joy to Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang than any archway or Seventh Rank official status. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)