Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1631 - 831: Shopping Trip (Part 2)

The family discussed for a while longer and settled on the wages.

"When the time comes, we’ll pay based on the number of pieces completed. Three Wen Money for a pair of knee guards and One Wen Money for a pair of insoles," Lian Manman said. "Mother, I’ll need your help with this. You’ll have to set the pattern for the knee guards and determine how the insoles can be made warmer. Then, everyone can follow those instructions."

"Alright, I’ll take care of it," Lady Zhang replied readily, feeling pleased to be entrusted with this important task.

After the family settled everything regarding this matter, they decided to set off the day after tomorrow to return from the Prefecture City to Thirty Mile Camp. They did not leave immediately because there were still urgent matters to handle in the Prefecture City over the next two days, and Lian Manman also planned to purchase some materials for the knee guards and insoles while there.

"Let’s just buy our way back," Lian Manman said.

This was because they needed a large quantity, and since it was still during the New Year period, they might not be able to adjust the supply in time if they returned to the County City to buy. The items to be sent to the Border Town had to be of good quality, and they couldn’t just use anything to fill the order.

On the morning of the twenty-first day of the first lunar month, Lian Manman family set off from the Prefecture City to head home. Accompanying them was a convoy, including the few carriages they had come with and an additional one for goods. Moreover, the convoy boasted a majestic black horse.

Lian Manman planned to bring back the horse gifted by Shen Liu to Thirty Mile Camp, and naturally, the couple Big Sun who were responsible for raising the horses were also part of the convoy.

Bringing the horse back to Thirty Mile Camp was not just because Lian Manman liked it, but also for other reasons. Xiao Qi had been pestering and trying to please Lian Manman over the past few days, and finally got Lian Manman to agree to let him ride the big black horse.

Of course, Xiao Qi first had to learn how to ride. With the Big Sun couple there, this wouldn’t be a problem.

"...we’ll buy two more colts for training, so my brother and Xiao Qi will each have one to ride," Lian Manman said as they approached Jinyang County’s city gates near evening, chatting with Lady Zhang inside the carriage.

During the journey, Lian Shouxin, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi shared a carriage, while Lady Zhang and Lian Manman rode in another. No maidservants were there to serve them, just mother and daughter chatting along the way.

"Ah, we’ll see your sister tomorrow." Lady Zhang sighed upon returning to Jinyang. "I wonder if she’s showing yet. In a few more months, she’ll be a mother."

Lian Manman smiled. It was undeniable that Lady Zhang was somewhat anxious about this matter.

"Your sister’s lifelong matter is perfectly settled. Wu Lang and Xiao Qi, those boys, are easy to handle. Next, it’s your turn." Lady Zhang cautiously glanced at Lian Manman and said, "Manman, you’ve always had your own ideas. Do you have any thoughts on this? It’s just the two of us now, tell me what you think."

"Mother, I’m still young," Lian Manman retorted, giving Lady Zhang a sidelong glance. "Didn’t my sister settle her engagement at a much older age than I am now? I’m far too young. Even if you hassle me or want me married off sooner, it’s not happening. I’ve decided. I want to stay home a few more years. You won’t be able to chase me away."

Even though she would eventually have to get married, Lian Manman wanted to delay it as long as possible. Being a daughter at home was so carefree. Comparing only within her family, she thought it would be best to wait until she was about the same age as Lian Zhizhi before discussing such matters.

"You silly girl, this is your home. Do you think I don’t want to keep you two sisters longer? If it were up to me, I could never let you go," Lady Zhang said, gently smoothing Lian Manman’s dress. "Being a daughter means this day will have to come eventually."

"So let it come later," Lian Manman replied. "Mother, why bring this up? Did someone mention marriage to you or Father?"

"No..." Lady Zhang instinctively denied, but then quickly changed her tone. "Someone did..."

"Who? Didn’t we discuss this at the Shen Family dinner last time? My brother and I aren’t supposed to consider this for a few more years," Lian Manman quickly interjected. "Mother, someone brought it up, but you didn’t agree, did you?"

"No, no one specific..." Lady Zhang stammered, "It was just a casual inquiry. Nothing’s definite. You’re still young, let’s wait a while."

"Mother, I don’t want it too soon. Besides, this matter..."

"Don’t worry, no matter who it is, neither your father nor I will agree without your consent. Your sister did the same, and you’ll follow the same rule," Lady Zhang reassured hastily.

As the mother and daughter continued chatting, the carriage entered Jinyang County Town.

"Once we get to Willow Tree Well Alley, we need to ask Chiang Zhanggui to help acquire the supplies. Once ready, we’ll take them back to the village tomorrow," Lian Manman said.

"Hmm." Lady Zhang acknowledged, "Manman, Sixth Master is very good to us, and to you, as well..."

Lian Manman, lost in her thoughts, didn’t pay much attention to Lady Zhang’s words or her expression while saying them.

"Of course. But we’ve also treated him well," Lian Manman casually replied.

Even without mentioning how she’d saved Shen Liu before, their family’s later contributions of sweet potatoes, corn, and other things to the Shen Family were significant.

Lady Zhang glanced at Lian Manman and, seeing her absent-mindedness, swallowed her words. Perhaps it was better to keep that matter from Lian Manman for now. After all...

A burst of noise interrupted Lady Zhang’s thoughts.

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