Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 584 - 301

At the second watch, we ask for your favor.

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"These flowers are for Jiayu." Lian Zhizhi pointed to the basket of greens, "This is rapeseed greens, delicious simply stir-fried or in soup. And this baby bok choy is good too."

Lady Wang smiled, her eyes crinkling with delight. Her family also had a small vegetable garden, but they didn’t have rapeseed greens or baby bok choy. At this time of the year, aside from leeks and spinach, there weren’t many other vegetables to be found in the tenant farmers’ gardens. Of course, that wasn’t the sole reason for her joy. She was happy because Lian Zhizhi had thought of them.

"This year our garden has a lot of vegetables, and since we don’t live far away, feel free to come and pick whatever you want," Lady Zhang also said with a smile. In her words, she had already shifted from ’yours’ and ’ours’ to ’ours together’.

"All right," Lady Wang replied, not standing on ceremony with Lady Zhang, and agreed with great happiness.

After seeing off Lady Wang and Wu Jiayu, the mother and her two daughters returned to their snack shop.

"Mother, what did you discuss with Third Aunt Wu?" Lian Manman asked with a smile.

"Go on." Lady Zhang scolded Lian Manman with a glance, taking Lian Zhizhi by the hand and sitting down on the kang bed.

"Earlier when Third Aunt Wu came over, we talked everything through," Lady Zhang whispered, "We plan to settle your marriage arrangement with Jiaxing sooner rather than later."

As expected, Lian Manman also sat down on the kang bed, her lips curled in a smile.

"Zhizhi, what do you think? Are you willing?" Lady Zhang asked Lian Zhizhi.

Lian Zhizhi shyly lowered her head.

"Mother, you’ve already settled it with Third Aunt Wu, so why ask my sister?" Lian Manman playfully spoke, "Look how embarrassed you’re making my sister, hehe."

Lady Zhang glared at Lian Manman. Actually, Lady Zhang had previously sounded out Lian Zhizhi’s feelings about the marriage. She knew Lian Zhizhi was willing, and now that they were about to finalize it, she just wanted to ask again.

"I mentioned that both you and Jiaxing are still young, so there’s no rush to get married. It’s enough that both families have a mutual understanding; there’s no need to hurry with the formal agreement. Third Aunt Wu said that if we can agree early, she can rest easy. She knows I want to keep Zhizhi at home for a couple more years and said that’s no problem. She has a daughter herself and understands a mother’s feelings. With that in mind, I agreed."

Lian Manman said with a laugh, "Third Uncle Wu and Third Aunt Wu are both shrewd people. Given my sister’s age, those who would discuss marriage are still behind them. They want to settle things early out of fear that someone else might snatch my sister away."

At fifteen, Lian Zhizhi’s appearance, temperament, and household abilities were all first-rate. The Lian Family’s days ahead would only get better, and Lian Zhizhi would grow to be even more attractive and even more capable. With a daughter coming of age, the Wu Family wanted to secure the marriage agreement before others took notice, lest the Lian Family later decide there might be a more suitable match for Lian Zhizhi and promise her to someone else.

The Wu Family’s eagerness to settle the marriage was because their own daughter was likable and favored.

Lady Zhang truly agreed with Lian Manman’s words in her heart.

She believed there would be many coming to propose to Lian Zhizhi in the future. By agreeing to a marriage so early, there was no opportunity to choose from more candidates, which might seem a bit regrettable. But Lady Zhang was practical by nature; she also approved of this marriage arrangement.

"Jiaxing is not bad either; it’s alright to settle things earlier. Both our families can be at ease," Lady Zhang said, "Firstly, Wu Family is close by in town, near our home. It’s almost as if it’s just a few steps away when leaving the house. In case of any issue, it saves a lot of hassle. For us farmsteaders, there’s hardly any free time throughout the year. If Zhizhi were to marry far away and could only return once a year, and if it were inconvenient for me to visit her, my heart would not be at peace."

Lian Manman nodded emphatically, and Lian Zhizhi nodded softly.

"Secondly, the Wu Family has a simple household," Lady Zhang continued, counting on her fingers, "Once Jiayu is married off, it’ll just be Third Uncle Wu and Third Aunt Wu, plus you young couple. There won’t be any in-laws or sisters-in-law to cause trouble, nor will there be many elders to attend to. It’s a straightforward life, less trouble. This is a hundred times better than wearing gold and silver or enjoying gourmet food. Zhizhi’s personality is like mine, soft and sincere, without guile. If she marries into such a family, I can truly be at ease."

Lian Manman nodded. Families as simple as the Wu Family were indeed rare in that era.

"Mother, what about the third and fourth reasons?" Lian Manman asked with a smile.