Chapter 1888: Chapter 962: Matrimonial Fate (Part 2)
Thirty Mile Camp includes several nearby villages, with only a few large households, all getting along well. Firstly, it’s the simple village customs, and secondly, neighbors help and watch over each other.
"If we get along and have matching temperaments, being friends is no problem." Lady Wu Wang said.
"When Xi Bao’s marriage is decided, we’ll need to send a gift. If we’re in the city, let us know." Lian Manman said to Lian Zhizhi.
"I’ll definitely tell you." Lian Zhizhi replied, "We’ll have to go, too."
The Lian Family, Wu Family, and Jin Family all have interactions. If someone has an event, they naturally attend with gifts to celebrate.
"Wu Lang getting married, that’s without saying, the liveliness is unmatched. Even if you’re holding the ceremony in Prefecture City, after that it will be Xi Bao. Over the years, Old Jin has made many connections and adores this youngest son, so surely it will be a grand event, definitely lively." Lady Wu Wang said.
"If I were someone from Old Luo’s family, and heard the girl talked about marrying into Jin Family, that engagement couldn’t be mentioned." Lady Zhang turned the topic to Luo Family and said, "Nothing else, just listen to what kind of family she’s talking about, you should know they can’t manage it. Among the surrounding villages, how many households can compare to Jin Family?"
"Isn’t that just the way it is?" Lady Wu Wang nodded, fully agreeing with Lady Zhang’s words.
"I’m telling you, ever since Erlang talked about this bride, I feel Old Luo’s family isn’t quite the same as an average farmstead family." Lady Zhang remarked.
"That’s why they can see eye to eye with Wang Family." Lian Manman smilingly chimed in.
Everyone laughed again. Dabao, meanwhile, stayed quiet, sitting obediently on Lian Zhizhi’s lap, snuggling softly against her chest, looking around with big eyes at everyone, seemingly intent on listening. Of course, he couldn’t understand what they were saying, but seeing everyone laugh, he chuckled along.
Lian Zhizhi held Dabao with one hand, slightly lowered her head, and rubbed her chin on Dabao’s head. Dabao then tilted his adorable chubby face upward, smiling at Lian Zhizhi.
"...this isn’t just one layer apart, it’s several layers apart, we don’t see it well, nor can we delve deep. They’ve made up their minds..." Lady Zhang said.
Lady Zhang is the easiest person to talk to, but in recent years, she hasn’t had much interaction with Old Luo’s mother. At the root, it’s because they’re not on the same wavelength, casual chats are fine, but deeper discussions don’t go anywhere.
"Mom, do you remember the last things my second sister-in-law said?" Lian Manman asked.
"How could I not remember, I just discussed them with your aunt and sister?" Lady Zhang replied, then realized, "Erlang’s wife came back not just because of her father-in-law’s matters. Her intention is to... want us to help find a more favorable situation for her brother?"
"When I heard you talk, I began to ponder." Lady Wu Wang chuckled, her response to such matters was several times faster than Lady Zhang’s. "Judging from her tone, she’s looking for something closer to home, more respectable, and better-paying, right?"
Lady Zhang paused for a moment without speaking.
"Manman, earlier when your aunt and sister came in, you whispered in my ear saying I was impressive today, what did you mean?" Lady Zhang deliberated for a while, then asked Lian Manman.
"Mom, think, what did you say when my second sister-in-law was leaving?" Lian Manman retorted instead of answering directly.
"What did I say? Oh, I just mentioned that she should have a child with Erlang." Lady Zhang thought for a moment, then said, "I heard Dabao outside, and Sister Caiyun just had a big boy. It reminded me of her, she had a girl first, then Er Niuniu, but after marrying Erlang, she hasn’t given birth yet."
"Mom, that’s why I said you’re impressive with that remark." Lian Manman said.
"What’s impressive about that, I was just showing concern for her." Lady Zhang said.
"You care about her, mean well. But she came seeking your help today, you mentioning that might make her feel pressured." Lady Wu Wang explained beside her.
"Oh..." Lady Zhang finally understood, but somewhat indifferently, "I just don’t think that deeply. I considered Erlang’s wife to be an honest person."
"Perhaps it was necessary." Lady Wu Wang casually remarked, not speaking for Luo Xiaoyan, but to reassure Lady Zhang.
These years, supporting that family, first bringing in a husband, then Erlang, how could Luo Xiaoyan be someone without wit and tact?
Without wit and tact, she couldn’t manage Lian Shouyi and Lady He.
Of course, with Lian Manman’s understanding of Luo Xiaoyan over the years, she also didn’t think Luo Xiaoyan was particularly cunning. Luo Xiaoyan had little schemes and calculations, but they were rather transparent, easily seen by others.
"Mom, that’s why I say you’re impressive. With your one statement, you might not mind it yourself, but my second sister-in-law surely felt it. When she goes back, she’ll have to ponder it well." Lian Manman said with a smile.
This worked well. In dealing with Lian Shouyi and Lady He’s affairs, they fully supported Luo Xiaoyan. However, they also needed to let Luo Xiaoyan understand there are limits; they would not blindly cater to her demands.
And Lady Zhang’s well-intentioned remark was like a masterstroke, precisely hitting the mark.
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