Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 853 - 435: Returning Home

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Despite the bright red gown, dark black hair, and equally black beard, the wrinkles on the new son-in-law’s face could not be hidden. Not just wrinkles, but also age spots—Lian Manman knew these were senile plaques. Looking at this face, and his figure, this man must be at least in his seventies or eighties.

With a glimmer of hope, Lian Manman looked around, but her hope soon turned to despair. Apart from this man, there were only maidservants, older female servants, and obviously servants and family retainers carrying gifts.

At this time, another person descended from the carriage—it was Lian Xiuxiu. Dressed in a red gown and draped with a red fur cape, her head adorned with pearls and jade, she was helped out of the carriage by several maids and matrons, her ornaments jingling with each step.

Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi, along with Lady Gu and Lady Chiang, came forward to meet them at this time.

Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi stepped forward to pay their respects to the elder.

Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi addressed him as "Third Old Master Zheng."

"My nephews, from now on you may dispense with that title, just call me by my stylename," the black-haired elder said with a kindly smile.

Lian Manman, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi looked at each other, and without need for further words, they all understood what the situation in front of them meant.

Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi led Third Old Master Zheng towards the front hall, while Lady Gu and Lady Chiang led Lian Xiuxiu into the inner courtyard.

At that moment, someone shouted from behind the screen wall.

"Great Grandfather, Great Grandmother requests that Lady and the new son-in-law come inside for the greetings."

Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi were taken aback for a moment, but still led Third Old Master Zheng towards the front hall. However, Third Old Master Zheng gestured with his hand, suggesting that they should first pay respects to his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Lian Manman quickly pulled Wu Lang and Xiao Qi back to the inner courtyard, where the three children found Lady Zhang.

"What’s going on?" Lady Zhang, noticing their troubled expressions, asked.

Before Lian Manman could speak, Lady Zhang saw Lian Xiuxiu and Third Old Master Zheng who had already entered the courtyard.

Lady Zhang’s mouth opened, but she found herself at a loss for words.

"Mother, let’s not talk about it," Lian Manman quickly reminded Lady Zhang.

"What, what’s happening?" Lady Zhang murmured to herself.

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Inside the Upper Room, Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou had dressed anew, sitting upright at the head of the kang bed, with Lian Lanlan and Lady He seated on chairs on the ground. As the words came from outside that the bride and the new son-in-law had arrived, smiles of anticipation appeared on their faces. Lady Zhou, emotionally stirred, couldn’t help but crane her neck towards the doorway; Lady He stretched her neck even longer, staring intently at the door.

The first to enter was Lian Xiuxiu, which immediately made Lady Zhou’s eyes moisten. Having her eldest daughter by her side for so many years, this was the first time they had been apart for so long. But it couldn’t be helped, a girl must eventually marry. Fortunately, her daughter had found such a good marital home in Taicang.

Seeing the jewelry on Lian Xiuxiu’s head, the clothes on her body, as well as the attendants around her, Lady Zhou was so filled with joy that she almost cried.

Lady Zhou’s eyes saw only Lian Xiuxiu, and thus she did not notice Third Old Master Zheng who followed in behind.

However, Old Master Lian, Lian Lanlan, and Lady He did see.

Old Master Lian slightly furrowed his brow, Lian Lanlan’s eyes flickered, but Lady He openly showed a look of surprise.

"Xiuxiu," Lady Zhou called out.

As soon as Lian Xiuxiu saw Lady Zhou and heard her call, tears streamed down her face. She rushed forward a few steps and plunged into Lady Zhou’s arms.

"Mother..."

The two embraced and began to cry—the tears from Lady Zhou were of happiness, whereas for Lian Xiuxiu...

"Isn’t this..." Old Master Lian sat up, looking skeptically at Third Old Master Zheng, who entered in a red robe. "How could this..."

"Oh dear, Madam, quickly get up and pay your respects to Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother with your husband," a matron who had come to serve said with a laugh.

This was when Lady Zhou also saw Third Old Master Zheng. She wondered why her daughter’s father-in-law had come along on her return from the matrimonial home after three days. Was this a sign of favor towards Lian Xiuxiu? But where was her son-in-law, that Young Master Zheng?

"I offer my respects to my father-in-law and mother-in-law," Third Old Master Zheng said, supporting himself on his knees, trembling as he bowed.

"Ah..." Lady Zhou felt a thunderous boom in her head, her eyes rolled back, her body leaned backward, she exclaimed, and then she fainted.

Old Master Lian did not faint; he struggled to keep upright, tremblingly extending his hands and opening his mouth, but no sound came out.

"Goodness gracious, what’s this mess? How did the positions get so confused? On her return visit, why has she brought her husband’s grandfather..." Lady He exclaimed in panic.