Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 802 - 409: Talking about Marriage

Several people surrounded Lady Zhang, chatting and laughing casually, seemingly unintentionally neglecting Lian Lanlan. Lian Lanlan felt somewhat uneasy, but it wasn’t proper for her to show it on her face. As time gradually passed, Lady Li, Lady Zhang Wang, and Lady Wu Wang were still sitting firmly on the kang, with no one hinting at leaving.

Lian Lanlan thought to herself, among these three people, one was Lady Zhang’s mother, one was Lady Zhang’s sister-in-law, and the other was Lady Zhang’s relative by marriage, all closely related to Lady Zhang and distant from her.

Initially, Lian Huahua, who had agreed to help advocate for her, had already left earlier. And another potential supporter, Lady Chiang, had disappeared after the meal.

Now it was only her alone, and Yin Suo could not be of help; how should she even bring up the subject?

Lian Lanlan slightly turned her body, looking towards the direction of the front courtyard. Originally, she planned to discuss the matter directly with Lian Shouxin, whose influence should ensure successful persuasion. But today, the Shouxin Family had many guests; Lian Shouxin greeted her briefly upon her arrival, then left to entertain the male guests. After the meal, she thought there would be a chance, but Lian Shouxin had to continue hosting, leaving her to be entertained by Lady Zhang.

She had just signaled Luo Baocai to follow Lian Shouxin, to find an opportunity to mention the matter.

By now, Luo Baocai should have discussed the matter with Lian Shouxin; how would Lian Shouxin respond?

Thinking of this, Lian Lanlan couldn’t help but slightly furrow her brow. Luo Baocai was competent in his work and both he and Lian Shouxin were honest and diligent, and could communicate well. But for Luo Baocai to discuss such a significant matter with Lian Shouxin, he might still lack the necessary tact.

This matter had to be addressed by her to succeed.

However..., Lian Lanlan turned her head back, her glance sweeping over the few people engaged in cheerful conversation. Why did she feel that perhaps Lady Wu Wang and Lady Zhang Wang were intentionally preventing her from getting a chance to speak to Lady Zhang? Could these two have discerned her intent? Were these two sharing her same goal?

Lian Lanlan’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Lady Wu Wang had already secured a match for Lian Zhizhi, while the Wu Family’s daughter was reportedly already betrothed. Lady Wu Wang might be considering her own relatives instead of her children. The Zhang Family also had many children, and now seeing the prosperity of the Shouxin Family, they might surely be considering forming a family alliance.

Lian Lanlan secretly regretted not acting sooner. If she had introduced the matter earlier and settled it, she wouldn’t be in this situation now.

However, Wu Lang and Manman were not betrothed yet; she still had a chance and needed to seize it quickly.

But with these people present, it could hinder her plans. If only these people could leave right away, that would be perfect.

"Auntie, since you’re here, why not stay a few days?" Lian Lanlan leaned forward and initiated a conversation with Lady Li, smiling.

"We stayed the night yesterday, and we have matters to attend to at home, we will be leaving soon. Aren’t you staying a couple more days, big sis?" Lady Li politely said.

"Mother, we’ve already completed the harvest at home. Why don’t you stay a few days more before returning? Zhizhi and Manman told me to keep Caiyun here to play for a few more days." Before Lian Lanlan could respond, Lady Zhang interjected.

With the spacious new house, Lady Zhang genuinely wanted her mother to stay for a few more days.

"Mom, my sister asks you to stay for a few days, why don’t you? The few odd jobs at home, Sui Liuer and I have already finished them, there’s no need for you to worry, you can have a good chat with my sister, cherishing the family time," Lady Zhang Wang continued immediately.

"Exactly, it doesn’t make sense not to stay for a few more days after coming from so far. Auntie, you stay a couple more days, and in a few days, I’d like to invite you to stay at my house as well," Lady Wu Wang also said with a laugh.

Everyone ignored the polite inquiry from Lady Li asking if Lian Lanlan also intended to stay a few days longer.

Lady Li became slightly tempted by what they said.

"Mom, why don’t you stay a couple of days? This year I still need to make new cotton clothes for several kids and their father, and I’m also busy with the shop and workshop. Mom, if you stay a few days, you can also help me out," Lady Zhang added again.

Hearing her daughter needed help with work, Lady Li no longer hesitated.

"Alright, I will stay for two days. Have Caiyun stay with me, and the rest of you can go back when you need to," Lady Li agreed.

"Caiyun is becoming more and more charming as she grows, has her marriage been arranged yet?" Lian Lanlan interjected with a smile.

"A girl from the mountains, rough and tumble, what charm... She’s only good at work... There have been match-making discussions, none suitable, so nothing has been settled yet," Lady Zhang Wang replied.