Chapter 1874: Chapter 955: Press On with Full Force
Lian Shouyi is like stubborn pork skin; it’s difficult to handle him.
Take Lady Zhou as an example. Why has she always been so domineering? Even after being suppressed once, she quickly rebounds because Lian Shouxin always intervenes, not allowing anyone to use strong medicine. Even if Lian Manman administers strong medicine from her side, he promptly sends over an antidote, leaving the root of Lady Zhou’s issues unresolved.
Now, Lady Zhou is stuck in bed, only able to curse and not cause much trouble. But Lian Shouyi is different; strong medicine must be administered for him.
"If we relax even a little bit, he’ll take advantage and claim authority, and it’ll be impossible to manage him in the future," Lian Manman concluded.
"Manman is right," Wu Lang nodded and said, "If we can’t keep him in check this time, it’ll be even harder later. By the time he causes trouble, it’ll be too late."
"Father, I know what you’re worried about." Lian Manman glanced at Lian Shouxin, seeing he was somewhat persuaded, continued, "Aren’t you worried about these matters that Second Sister-in-law might get used to mistreating Yaya’s parents in the future?"
"She is filial to her own parents, but not necessarily to her father-in-law and mother-in-law. She isn’t someone who adheres strictly to customs and traditions." Lian Shouxin nodded, feeling Lian Manman’s words resonated with him. He had precisely those concerns, which is why he thought about restraining Luo Xiaoyan.
Lian Shouxin’s words also revealed that, although he disapproved of certain behaviors by Lian Shouyi and Lady He, emotionally, he still cared for his brother. As for Luo Xiaoyan, Lian Shouxin was persistently disapproving.
Lian Shouxin’s tendency to protect his family wasn’t a recent development; his family knew it, and so did their relatives. For instance, Lady Li avoided this issue earlier because she understood Lian Shouxin’s temperament.
"Father, don’t worry about this matter," Lian Manman said with a smile, "Besides, it’s not even the time to be concerned about it yet. Also, I believe Second Sister-in-law is not that type of person. Even if there’s something to worry about, as long as we’re here, she wouldn’t dare to act outrageously."
"Second Master’s couple are in their prime, without any ailments. Look at others in their age in the village; they all work hard, supporting their elders and caring for the young. They’ve reached the point where everything is served to them? In their current state, instead of being praised for having sons and daughters-in-law to care for them, people talk about how lazy and irresponsible they are, not good at managing their household," Lady Zhang commented.
"Their behavior is truly unreasonable," Lian Shouxin agreed, disapproving of Lian Shouyi and Lady He’s conduct.
"When the time really comes for people to care and serve them, Father, you can guide them then. That won’t be too late," Wu Lang added, "What’s crucial now is to keep the elder in check and alter his temperament."
"Yes, we need to maintain momentum and not lose steam," Lian Manman quickly added with a laugh.
"Alright, you’ve all made valid points; let’s proceed as you suggest," Lian Shouxin finally said.
Having discussed and reached a consensus, the family waited for Lian Shouyi and others to come over. As dusk approached, Lian Manman and Lady Zhang quickly summoned others to arrange dinner plans.
Due to numerous matters to attend to in Prefecture City, the family couldn’t stay for long this time, so a lot had to be arranged promptly. They had a feast at the Lu Family home for lunch, and since Zhang Qingshan and Zhang Qingnian would return to Burner Pot Village the next day, tonight was the only time everyone would be present. It was an opportunity for everyone to gather and celebrate.
Lian Manman promptly arranged the evening banquet menu with the kitchen steward, Han Zhong’s wife, who then left.
"At lunchtime, Old Master Lu suggested we should go to their place for dinner. I told him we’re hosting it at our place tonight; everyone should come to our home for dinner. Now, we need to send someone to invite them again," Lian Shouxin remarked.
"Naturally," Lian Manman nodded, "And my sister’s family, and my third uncle’s family, let’s formally invite them again."
With that, people were sent to hand out invitations.
"Recently, thanks to Master Qu, the school matters have been well managed," Wu Lang commented.
"That’s a given; Master Qu should definitely be seated at the head of the table tonight," Lian Shouxin replied.
"Also, Scholar Wang heard of our return and just sent an invitation," Wu Lang smiled and nodded, adding, "I intend to visit personally soon to invite him and his son for tonight’s gathering."
Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, and Lian Manman nodded.
"Let’s think it over if there’s anyone else we should invite, lest we miss anyone," Lian Shouxin stated.
Everyone pondered but found no one else to invite, prompting Wu Lang to set off for the Wang Family. As he was about to leave, a servant came to report that Lian Shouyi and Lady He had arrived and were outside clamoring to see Lian Shouxin.
"Just the two of them, or anyone else?" Lian Shouxin asked.
"Besides Second Old Master and Second Madam, there’s the Second Master couple from Luo Family Village, and the Second Master’s brother-in-law also came," the servant responded, "They came together, clamoring to get in. The Second Old Master and Second Madam say they need Master to make a decision for them, while the Second Master’s group claims they’re here to pay respects to Master and Madam."
"They really came," Lady Zhang noted.
"And quite quickly too," Lian Manman quipped, noting that Erlang and Luo Xiaoying were also present, likely having returned from their work in the county.
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