Reborn as a Landlord

Now, the only granddaughter of Old Master Lian to be married off is Lian Zhizhi. Lian Zhizhi has her own private savings, moreover, the Wu Family will most likely cover this cost, so Lian Zhizhi doesn’t need to use her own money.

Lian Shouxin didn’t respond immediately but looked at Lian Manman.

"Dad, as for this money, my sister and I should split the cost," said Lian Manman, even though she hadn’t married yet, she had her own savings, which she had earned herself.

"Let Zhizhi pay for it, you’re still a young girl who hasn’t married," said Lady Wu Wang.

"Even if she hasn’t married, it’s a gesture of her filial piety," said Lian Shouxin. His original plan was just to have his family pay the money but in name they would say it was paid by his daughters. Also, although Lian Zhizhi was the only one married, Lian Shouxin planned to include a share for Lian Manman too.

Just as when Old Master Lian was on his deathbed, Lian Shouxin insisted on having Old Master look at Wu Lang, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi, at this time, Lian Shouxin also hoped to have his children in the forefront.

Not to mention Wu Lang and Xiao Qi, there were also Lian Zhizhi and Lian Manman. These two granddaughters didn’t need to stand vigil before Old Master Lian’s memorial, so Lian Shouxin wanted to find other ways to show Lian Zhizhi and Lian Manman’s presence and their filial piety.

Lian Shouxin was very satisfied with these children, especially regarding Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou. Even if the old couple was biased or oblivious, neglecting these children’s goodness and filial conduct, Lian Shouxin wanted to push his children to the forefront for everyone to see their goodness and filial conduct.

With such thoughts, and trusting in his daughters and the Wu family’s character, he suggested it directly without prior discussion, because he was confident that once he mentioned it, everyone would certainly be eager to contribute money and effort.

Undoubtedly, Lian Shouxin was very gratified and proud of this.

Everyone present, well aware of the Lian Family’s situation, understood Lian Shouxin’s intentions at that moment. When Lian Shouxin suggested that Lian Manman also contribute money, everyone was agreeable.

Wu Yuchang was about to send someone for the drums and music, and as Lian Manman turned her head, she saw Lian Yeye.

Lian Yeye lowered her head, her face slightly flushed.

"Dad, how about this, let’s invite the music in the names of my sister, myself, and Yeye," Lian Manman pondered for a moment and spoke, "Right, let’s also add Yaya."

"Sister Manman, I’ll contribute money too," Lian Yeye immediately said.

"There’s no hurry for this," Lian Manman didn’t refuse, simply waved her hand. She had already planned for this money and naturally wouldn’t ask Lian Yeye and Lian Yaya to contribute.

"This is good," both Wu Yuchang and Wu Yugui agreed, "From the outside, it looks more harmonious."

"Harmonious" is a local dialect of Thirty Mile Camp, meaning united, easygoing, and similar in meaning to what Old Master Lian often said, "peace and harmony," but with a deeper implication.

Lady Zhang and Lady Wu Wang also agreed it was good, and naturally, Lian Zhizhi wouldn’t oppose either.

"I just heard my mother and aunt say that there is also some paper crafts to buy, it’s either done by daughters or granddaughters if there aren’t any daughters, so let’s purchase it all in the names of our sisters," said Lian Manman.

With this, everything was settled.

Wu Yuchang received the silver coins, supported by the steward and servants from Lian Manman’s family, with many village neighbors helping as well, soon the music was invited, tents set up, and they began playing. They brought donkeys around from the paper craft shop, along with vivid paper children, wreaths, couplets, all in the name of Lian Manman and her sisters.

Once the music started, Lian Manman immediately arranged a carriage to send Lian Zhizhi away. Wu Jiaxing was concerned, personally escorted Lian Zhizhi back, then returned to help.

At noon, the banquet began in the old courtyard. The expenses, of course, were covered by Lian Manman’s family. Lian Yeye ran to the Upper Room, quietly informed Lian Manman that Lady Zhou was supervisin the old house’s belongings strictly, even the bowls and chopsticks were not allowed to be used, fearing they would be broken or lost. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"It’s as if this were someone else’s affair," Lady Zhang remarked.

Everyone sighed and shook their heads.

Two tables were set in the South Room of the West Wing, where Lian Manman, Lady Zhang and others sat down to eat. The tofu banquet seemed simple, but to deliver it well was quite challenging. The invited Liu Yishao was notably the most famous cook for tofu banquets among the surrounding villages. Lian Manman tasted several dishes and nodded silently. Having not slept the night before and earlier ate a few pastries, she didn’t have much appetite now, but continued to eat some more plain tofu dipped in sauce.