Chapter 1872: Chapter 954: Legacy Robes (Part 2)
Erlang refused to listen to Lian Shouyi’s words to divorce Luo Xiaoyan, and throughout the whole matter, he didn’t side with Lian Shouyi at all. Erlang was not good at talking, nor did he argue much with Lian Shouyi, but his actions clearly stood with Luo Xiaoyan.
Unable to persuade Erlang, Lian Shouyi could only continue his own commotion. But with Luo Xiaoyan’s family watching him, and so many Lian Family farmstead folks in Luo Family Village watching him, he was helpless, and no matter how much he fussed, he couldn’t stir up much trouble.
"Hasn’t it been eight or nine days already, still lying in bed, not going out, crying and cursing every day," Lady Zhao said.
"Is this matter still not over?" Lady Zhang asked.
"Second Master has suffered such a loss, how could it just end like this? When has he ever suffered a loss?" Lady Zhao said.
"Mom, it seems that this time we’ve returned, things won’t be peaceful," Lian Manman thought for a moment and said to Lady Zhang.
"Manman, are you saying that Second Master will cause trouble for our family?" Lady Zhang asked.
"Can he cause trouble for us?" Lian Manman sneered, "Besides, even now, even if he borrowed a few guts, he wouldn’t dare to cause trouble with us."
Of course, if Lian Shouxin acted out again, allowing Lian Shouyi to take advantage, there might still be some disturbance. However, this possibility was already very small.
"He looks like he’s about to be defeated, most likely he’ll come over asking my father to mediate justice for him," Lian Manman said, "Second Sister-in-law might also come."
Lian Shouyi and Luo Xiaoyan knew they had returned, and likely both would think of coming over to seek support. How they talk and act will ultimately decide the outcome of the struggle between the two, determining who wins or loses.
"Mom, what do you think about this?" Lian Manman asked Lady Zhang.
"What do I think?" Lady Zhang was a bit puzzled.
"Just... whose side are you on?" Lian Manman explained.
"Oh, this," Lady Zhang didn’t think much and said, "Obviously it’s Erlang and Erlang’s wife, isn’t it?"
"Mom, it’s easier that you think like this,... but just wondering if my father thinks the same," Lian Manman said.
"As for your father, definitely..." Lady Zhang said half-heartedly, hesitated a bit, then said, "What Erlang’s wife did was out of necessity. Your father should understand; ultimately, managing to keep him from gambling around was not easy in the first place."
"That’s true," Lian Manman said, "I hope my father thinks the same."
Lian Manman felt a bit worried because she knew Lian Shouxin. Considering Lian Shouxin’s attitude toward Lady Zhou, she feared he might dislike Luo Xiaoyan’s actions towards Lian Shouyi.
"Now that they’re not here yet, we need to persuade my father first," Lian Manman said.
Whether Lian Shouyi holds Luo Xiaoyan or Luo Xiaoyan subdues Lian Shouyi, now is the critical moment. If Lian Shouxin clings too much to "filial piety" and refuses to adapt, he’ll inadvertently support Lian Shouyi, making it even harder to manage him in the future.
When Lian Manman said she would persuade Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye stood up to leave. Lady Zhang and Lian Manman naturally tried to retain them.
"We’ve been here for a while. You just got back today, from such a long distance, must be tired, better rest early. We’ll come again tomorrow," Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye both said.
Hearing Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye’s mother and daughter say so, Lady Zhang did not press them to stay.
"You can go back now if you wish, just remember to come over in the evening, let’s all have dinner together.... Don’t say you won’t come. We’re family, it would be distant if you don’t. We’ve been gone for these days, everyone hasn’t met, dinner is a small matter, just for everyone to gather and chat a bit."
After saying this, Lian Manman sent Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye out, and she instructed a little maid to go invite Lian Shouxin from the front.
Lian Shouxin came quickly, accompanied by Wu Lang. Xiao Qi was not as free as Wu Lang because upon seeing Master Qu, Master Qu kept him in the study to test him on his studies.
Once the family entered the room, Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang greeted Lady Li before everyone sat down.
"Are your grandfather and uncle still sleeping?" Lady Li asked Wu Lang.
"My grandfather and my big uncle just got up; they went to the east courtyard to supervise the work," Wu Lang said.
"Oh, that’s good." Lady Li smiled and nodded, then got off the bed to head to the west room, "I’m still a bit tired, I’ll lie down for a while longer."
No one stopped her. Lady Zhang and Lian Manman knew Lady Li wanted to avoid discussing the matter with Lian Shouxin regarding Lian Shouyi, making Lian Shouxin feel more comfortable.
"Was your third uncle talking to you all this time at the front?" Lady Zhang asked Lian Shouxin.
"Yes," Lian Shouxin nodded, "Third Brother just went to the east courtyard."
"Then, you and Wu Lang must have heard about the matter with Second Master of Luo Family Village too?" Lady Zhang asked.
Lian Shouli had been talking to Lian Shouxin for quite a while at the front, so he must have mentioned Lian Shouyi’s matter.
"Yes." Lian Shouxin nodded again, his face turning a bit unpleasant.
"Manman just mentioned that they know we’re back, surely they’ll come asking us to mediate," Lady Zhang said, "What’s your opinion on this, kids’ father?"
"What else is there to say? It’s a disgrace!" Lian Shouxin said.
"What can be done? He’s that kind of person," Lady Zhang sighed. The harm of Lian Shouyi compared to Lady Zhou was greater; he could disgrace himself outside, while Lady Zhou limited her issues within their own house.
"Dad, when they come later asking us to mediate, we should first discuss internally to reach an agreement. Dad, which side do you support?" Lian Manman asked Lian Shouxin.
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