Lian Manman glanced at Lian Yeye, knowing that Lian Shouli must be urging Lian Shouxin to visit Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou.
"Mother, why don’t we all go and visit? Soon enough, we’ll be too busy with my sister’s affairs, and we won’t have the ti." Lian Manman said to Lady Zhang.
"Then let’s go and have a look." Lady Zhang thought for a mont and nodded.
"Mother, you should wear your ceremonial robe. Such a joyous occasion, at least let grandfather and grandmother feel happy." Lian Manman winked at Lady Zhang and said.
"Yes, I’ll wear it." Lady Zhang agreed, "Have your father co over too, change his clothes and then go."
Lady Zhang wanted to wear the ceremonial robe, so naturally, Lian Shouxin couldn’t go over in his casual clothes either, he had to wear his ceremonial robe too, to make Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou happy.
Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye saw they were preparing to go to the old house, so they got up to say goodbye.
"Third sister-in-law, won’t you co along and have a look?" Lady Zhang invited Lady Zhao to join them.
"No, there’s sothing I need to take care of at ho." Lady Zhao replied, "Fourth sister-in-law, frankly speaking, I’m anxious about going over there."
Lady Zhang didn’t force the issue upon hearing this from Lady Zhao, she just asked Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye to co over and sit whenever they’re free, and then soone saw them out.
After a while, Lian Shouxin returned from the front yard. Lady Zhang had changed her clothes and helped Lian Shouxin change his.
"Did Third Brother go back, or will he join us to the old house later?" Lady Zhang asked while helping Lian Shouxin change clothes.
"He’s gone, left together with Yeye and her mother." Lian Shouxin replied.
"Xiao Hetao was just at the door, saw Third Uncle heading to the old house, he didn’t return ho with Sister Yeye and them." Xiao Qi walked in from outside and said.
"...He must have gone to inform the people at the old house." Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang exchanged looks and spoke in unison.
Everyone shook their heads helplessly.
"It’s quite pitiful, unfortunately, the old couple’s hearts won’t be swayed."
"Father, mother, when we go over to the old house later, there are so things we need to clarify beforehand." Lian Manman said, "Back then, the head of the family was only an officer of the eighth rank, but that still made a huge fuss. Though my father’s is just a nominal title, to the common folks, it can be quite intimidating. We’ve already admonished our own servants, but we can’t let our guard down with the people at the old house."
"I’ve thought about that too." Wu Lang said, "When we go over today, we’ll make that clear. At my sister’s wedding banquet in a few days, we’ll inform everyone, and won’t give those with ulterior motives any chance."
"Yes, and by keeping people inford regularly, nothing major should happen." Lian Manman continued, nodding.
"That’s necessary." Lian Shouxin nodded solemnly, "The Emperor bestowed this title upon us, but we haven’t brought any blessings to the common folks or the neighboring villagers, and more importantly, we can’t use this title to bully or harm them. If such a thing were to happen, I’d be the first to stop it."
"Yes, that’s exactly what we’ll say."
The family tidied up, made their plans, and headed to the old house.
Just as they reached the entrance of the old house, they saw the main gate wide open, Old Master Lian dressed neatly ca out, followed closely by Lian Shouren on his left and Lady Zhou on his right. Lian Jizu and Lady Chiang, one on each side, were supporting Lady Zhou.
Behind them, stood neatly were Lian Shouyi, Lady He, Si Lang, Liulang, Lian Yaya, Lian Duoduo, and Da Niuniu.
Everyone from the old house ca out to the door to welco Lian Manman family.
Old Master Lian was truly no ordinary person, Lian Manman looked at the imposing scene before her and couldn’t help but think.
At this mont, Old Master Lian already led the group out the door and hurriedly stepped forward when he saw Lian Shouxin, preparing to bow down.
Lian Shouxin would not let Old Master Lian bow to him, he quickly stepped forward, and before Old Master Lian could bow, he bent his knees to help him up. Wu Lang and Xiao Qi also rushed forward to help support Old Master Lian.
The people from the old house behind Old Master Lian also imitated him to bow, but of course, didn’t actually do so. Lady Zhou straightened her legs and waist, her face tense, showing clear unwillingness, just short of clearly stating that if not for Old Master Lian’s insistence, she wouldn’t have co out to welco Lian Shouxin and his family.
"Father, look at you, what are you doing?" Lian Shouxin said.
"Grandfather, my father and mother specially wore the ceremonial robes to make grandfather and grandmother happy." Xiao Qi, supporting one of Old Master Lian’s arms, said with a smile. "Grandfather, are you happy?"
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