Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1531 - 778: Wedding Return Banquet (Part 3)

"Yes, she’s still afraid of your brother-in-law and a bit of the Wu Family." Lady Zhang nodded and said.

Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou were very clear about the boundaries and paid close attention to their words and actions in front of outsiders.

"I just don’t understand. How have we wronged her in any way? It’s all her wronging us. We didn’t even do anything serious, but look at her; she treats us like enemies, worse than enemies even. With Zhizhi’s matter, she caused a big fuss twice. She doesn’t have the demeanor of an elder, not leaving any good impression for the children." Lady Zhang added after a pause.

Lian Manman sighed slightly; Lady Zhang actually understood as well, repeatedly speaking for just those three words - unwilling to accept.

Good intentions met with bad ones. Forget Lady Zhang, anyone would find it hard to accept.

"It’s probably because she’s guilty." Lian Manman thought for a moment and said, "She probably knows she wronged us, so she fears that we’ll hold her accountable. The more afraid she is, the guiltier she feels, and the more she argues unreasonably.... I guess there’s also the fact that she doesn’t like the look of my sister."

"My sister is about the same age as my aunt. Even back then, my sister’s looks and temper were much better than my aunt’s. My grandmother is a really sharp person; she definitely wouldn’t feel comfortable. My sister being better than my aunt implicitly means you’re better than her. Why would she be happy about that?"

"That’s really how it is." Lady Zhang thought of Lady Zhou’s character and felt that Lian Manman’s words were very accurate.

"That was in the past; now she can’t even compare to Sister Zhizhi." Lian Yeye said, thinking about Lian Xiuxiu’s current situation, and Lian Yeye clicked her tongue. "It’s not easy that she didn’t make a scene in front of people this time."

"Exactly." Lady Zhang nodded. "So if anyone says that the added dowry for Zhizhi wasn’t deliberate, I won’t believe it for a second."

"Forget it, let’s not mention them. Today is a happy day." Lian Manman smiled and said, "From now on, my sister won’t have to endure grievances from that side anymore."

Lady Zhou could bully the Lian Family’s children and grandchildren but could not bully people from the Wu Family.

Soon, the kitchen prepared a sumptuous meal, and the whole family gathered in the front hall for the banquet. The kang in the front hall was heated warmly, and there were two braziers on the ground. Two tables were set up, one on the kang for the women and the other below for the male guests, separated by an embroidered screen.

The dishes on both tables were the same, except there was no alcohol on the kang table. The table was full of dishes, with a steaming hot sour cabbage hotpot in the center.

Besides the family members, Lian Shouxin had also invited a few companions. The meal was enjoyed by both hosts and guests, and after the meal, Lady Zhang kept Lian Zhizhi for a while. Although reluctant, she eventually urged Zhizhi and Wu Jiaxing to return home.

"You live close by, your two families get along well, so Zhizhi can visit anytime she wants to," Lady Zhao consoled Lady Zhang.

"That’s true, Zhizhi’s mother-in-law also says the same thing." Lady Zhang said, "I’m just not used to it yet."

Not only Lady Zhang but Lian Manman also found it hard to get used to it. After all, Zhizhi used to live with her.

It would be wonderful to have another little sister, Lian Manman thought as she glanced at Lady Zhang’s belly. On this point, neither Xiao Qi nor Lian Manman could persuade each other. Xiao Qi wanted a little brother.

However, there was no movement from Lady Zhang’s belly. They used to joke about it before, but now no one was willing to bring it up again.

Some wounds simply cannot be reversed.

After seeing off Wu Jiaxing and Lian Zhizhi, Luo Xiaoyan, seeing there wasn’t much else to do, said she would head home.

"...Need to go back and nurse Er Niuniu." Luo Xiaoyan said to Lady Zhang.

"Yes, you two should head back early; you’ve been out for half the day." Lady Zhang nodded in agreement.

Lian Manman had the kitchen pack some rich dishes into a large meal box, and selected a few delicate pastries for another box, for Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan to take home for the family. After they politely declined a bit, Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan happily took the food and left.

"Mom, did she say anything to you today?" Lian Manman asked Lady Zhang.

"Yes." Lady Zhang nodded, "I asked her how her home was, and she told me that. She said she can handle the household fields alone under normal times, and only needs Erlang’s help during busy farming periods. Her parents and sister take care of the chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs at home. She told me that her younger brother Luo Xiaoying is old enough now, and he can do some work. He can’t earn much money at home, but if he could get a job somewhere, earn a bit, that would be a big help."

"She really came for this." Lian Manman smiled and winked at Wu Lang nearby.

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Summary: Transmigrated into a wronged and abandoned woman carrying a small bun, embarking on a sweet life with an economically practical man. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation.)