Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1692 - 863: Eating Meatballs (Part 2)

"Not having to follow is actually quite nice, saves trouble!" Lian Manman said at the time.

The whole family agreed that what Lian Manman said made sense, and they had long since learned not to bother with Lady Zhou.

Now, when someone asked directly, Lady Zhang spoke generously, but at the same time, indirectly expressed the stance of Lian Manman family.

Some people didn’t understand why Younger Lady Zhou’s family acted this way, saying that Shang Huaide looked like a pretty smart person, how could he handle this matter in such a way?

"Even if the old lady stopped it, one still ought to pay this courtesy. I know the people from the Old Zhang family. They are very particular about reciprocating gifts, and surely won’t just take this courtesy for free. In the future, if their daughters or sons have issues, they would definitely pay it back... I’m guessing the old lady was just stopping it for show, why did they take it seriously?" someone discussed behind the scenes.

The people discussing this were very clear on other matters, but they simply didn’t understand Lady Zhou.

Those who understood Lady Zhou knew that if Younger Lady Zhou’s family didn’t listen to her and indeed sent a gift to the Zhang Family, Lady Zhou would turn hostile.

...

Lian Manman’s table was full of young girls, gathered together for the feast, naturally very harmonious. They were at the main table, and once they were about done eating, they didn’t stay at the table, as they had to make room for those at the lower tables.

The girls left the table and said they wanted to go to the bridal chamber to see the bride.

As they passed the main hall, Lian Manman glanced at the side room. The people from several tables there were also starting to leave, and many of the married women were using handkerchiefs to pack up the remaining meat and dry dumplings on the table.

Lian Manman noticed at a glance that Lady Chiang and Luo Xiaoyan were among them.

Although they were said to be leftovers, that wasn’t actually the case. Other dishes might have leftovers, but there wouldn’t be leftovers of dry dumplings and large chunks of meat. These were intentionally set aside. For tenant families attending a feast, many kept their family in mind. Hence, they would leave their own portion on the table and pack them up to take home for their family to enjoy a taste.

Luo Xiaoyan’s parents and younger siblings didn’t attend, and there were many people at the Lian Family Old Mansion. What these two were doing was within reason.

This time, it was the Lu Family hosting the feast, different from last time when Lian Zhizhi got married. Lian Family Old Mansion had sent a gift and two people came to the feast (Da Niuniu, a little girl, wasn’t counted as a head at the feast), the Lu Family had no reason to send feasts or dishes to Lian Family Old Mansion. Lian Manman couldn’t ask for it either.

But...

As Lian Manman walked to the bridal chamber, she whispered to Wu Jiayu.

"What did your sister-in-law have for lunch, I’ll go back with you later to check on her," Lian Manman said to Wu Jiayu.

Originally, Lady Wu Wang decided not to bring Wu Jiayu to the feast, letting her stay at home with Lian Zhizhi. However, today, Lian Zhizhi still sent Wu Jiayu over. There were still servant girls and maids at home, so when there is such a lively feast, Lian Zhizhi surely wouldn’t keep Wu Jiayu from coming just to accompany her.

"My mom just told me they sent quite a few dishes for my sister-in-law. But I guess my sister-in-law might not be able to eat much, she’s been having nothing but sauerkraut these past days," Wu Jiayu said with a laugh. Lian Zhizhi now has pregnancy reactions, particularly with cravings for sour foods and an aversion to anything greasy.

"Manman, let me tell you, I even overheard my sister-in-law secretly telling my brother that she wants to eat green apricots..." Wu Jiayu whispered to Lian Manman.

"Wanting to eat green apricots, that’ll have to wait two or three months, where can you find them now," Lian Manman said, feeling a little happy inside. Lian Zhizhi was always so considerate and rarely asked for anything. Now, actually telling Wu Jiaxing she wanted to eat green apricots, which are not available now, could this be considered progress?

Of course, it counts. Lian Manman thought, at least it means Lian Zhizhi and Wu Jiaxing have a good relationship, and she is well-treated in the Wu Family, that’s why she could... act spoiled!

Yes, acting spoiled.

Lian Manman thought about it and couldn’t help but chuckle.

"...how did you overhear them whispering to each other?" Lian Manman squinted at Wu Jiayu playfully, "Hmph, could it be that you..."

Wu Jiayu hurriedly waved her hands.

"I did not," Wu Jiayu denied. If it was assumed she often eavesdropped on her brother and sister-in-law, her image would be ruined. "They were joking around without avoiding people, I happened to be nearby."

Lian Zhizhi is naturally shy, even when living comfortably; she would avoid joking with Wu Jiaxing if her younger sister-in-law was around. Lian Manman didn’t believe Wu Jiayu’s words were entirely true; she also didn’t think Wu Jiayu would maliciously eavesdrop, but just passing by and catching a bit of it was probable.

"It’s fine if you overheard, I won’t snitch. But next time, you mustn’t keep it from me if you hear something," Lian Manman laughed.

"You," Wu Jiayu was helpless against Lian Manman.

It was naturally a joke, teasing among close girls, something quite common.

At Zhang Caiyun’s new room, Lady Li, Lady Zhang, Lady Zhang Wang, and Lady Hu were all there, reluctantly saying goodbye to Zhang Caiyun. Soon, Lady Li and the others would return to Burner Pot Village. Three days later, Zhang Caiyun and Lu Bingwu would visit Burner Pot Village.

"Remember what your grandma told you, live well with others, don’t get angry when things happen, discuss things properly. If there’s anything you’re uncertain about, go talk with your big aunt..."

"Be diligent, it won’t be like before in our home, you must be proactive, don’t wait to be told before you do anything..."

The earnest advice was all about Zhang Caiyun being a good daughter-in-law. Even someone as straightforward as Lady Zhang Wang advised Zhang Caiyun that a new bride must be diligent, filial, humble, work more, and speak less.

After sending off the Zhang Family people, Lady Zhang and Lian Manman spent some more time with Zhang Caiyun before going off to see Lian Zhizhi.

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