Lian Lanlan’s eyes darted around, with a mix of resentnt and a touch of embarrassnt.
"You two elders can’t be considered real farrs, but, but there’s still... a single word from them works better than anything else." Lian Lanlan whispered.
Old Master Lian heard it clearly, but he pretended not to have heard anything at all.
As for the matter of Yin Suo, Old Master Lian also felt that what Lian Shouyi’s family did was improper and disgraceful. But the situation had already occurred, and the only solution to redy it was to let Yin Suo marry Si Lang. Yin Suo did suffer a bit, but in the future, the Lian Family would treat Yin Suo well and try to make it up to her.
Old Master Lian thought that if Lian Lanlan acted sensibly, she should agree. However, Lian Lanlan did not agree. On one hand, Old Master Lian found it troubleso, and on the other, he felt a bit dissatisfied.
They are all worrying and troubleso. If either Lian Shouyi or Lian Lanlan were sensible and considerate, things wouldn’t have reached this point.
Regarding the conditions Lian Lanlan proposed, Old Master Lian found the first condition reasonable, but the second condition made him feel conflicted.
Old Master Lian is a shrewd person. He understood Lian Lanlan’s intentions after a brief thought.
Just like the words Lian Lanlan deliberately whispered now, they had a certain aning.
However, on this matter, Old Master Lian did not plan to comply with Lian Lanlan. Moreover, he was confident that even if he called Lian Shouxin, that group wouldn’t agree to anything. Old Master Lian was very aware of Lian Shouxin’s attitude towards Lian Lanlan. If he truly complied with Lian Lanlan, it would definitely push Lian Shouxin’s group further away, increasing their dislike for them.
"As for Yin Suo’s marriage," Old Master Lian continued, speaking very slowly, as if he was also very troubled, thinking as he spoke. "Dear girl, the conditions you’re asking for, we just can’t et them. Dear girl, you should be aware of how the household is... We just don’t have the capability."
"The three mbers of the second son’s family are just there, if beaten to death, it wouldn’t matter. You can do whatever you want, and I’ll just pretend I don’t have that son..."
After saying this, Old Master Lian shut his mouth and lowered his head, no longer speaking.
"Father, mother..." Lian Lanlan hesitated for a mont, then burst into tears.
...
By the ti all the selected operas were finished, it was already evening. Lian Manman and the others got up to head back to the house, and the villagers from Thirty Mile Camp, who had watched the opera, left, feeling unsatisfied, but praising as they went ho with their benches.
As for the opera troupe, they would stay at Lian Manman’s house for dinner, and after dinner, they had to travel back to the city. Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang wanted to keep them for the night, but the troupe had other places to perform the next day and couldn’t stay overnight.
The won went straight back to the yard, and once they entered the house in the Upper Room, Lian Manman had the little maids bring in warm water for everyone to wash their faces. Because during the opera, everyone cried, especially Lady Zhang and Lady Li, who cried the most.
Once everyone had freshened up, they sat on the kang and discussed the operas they had just watched.
"This Xiao Hongyu’s singing is no worse than her teacher’s." Lady Li comnted, "Her appearance is also pleasing. This opera was worth watching. It’s been years since I’ve seen such a wonderful show."
Xiao Hongyu played Qin Xianglian.
"Grandmother, if you like watching them, we can invite them often to perform at our ho whenever you want." Lian Manman said with a smile.
"Great, great." Lady Li’s eyes squinted in happiness, "I’m blessed, enjoying my granddaughter’s good fortune."
"Hehe." Lian Manman giggled, winking at Lady Zhang and Xiao Qi.
"That Roll of Straw Mat was also great." Lady Zhang Wang remarked, "Better than the two troupes I’ve seen before, especially that Cang Wa, no wonder they’re so popular."
"Indeed, with that voice, so clear, so high, singing from there, I bet we could hear it from our doorstep." Lady Wu Wang praised, "I’ve heard they sing well, and today was the first ti I’ve heard them. Their reputation is well-deserved."
Lian Manman nodded along. The actor playing Cang Wa seed young, not very tall, with a sturdy build, an endearing appearance, and excellent singing skills.
"Today’s day of Yangko and opera really entertained everyone abundantly. I heard many people praising you all." Lady Wu Wang added.
"Once your school is open, even more people will praise you." Lady Zhang Wang laughed.
"Praise or not, it doesn’t matter much. Being able to do so good for everyone, it makes us feel content inside." Lady Zhang said with a chuckle.
As everyone chatted, they saw Lian Yeye lift the curtain and co in from outside.
"Yeye, you’re back?" Lian Manman stood by the heated basin on the ground, and upon seeing Lian Yeye, she quickly called out, "Co over, wash your hands and face, then sit on the kang; dinner will be ready soon."
"Alright." Lian Yeye replied, coming over to wash his hands and face, then quietly whispered a few words in Lian Manman’s ear.
Lian Manman’s face showed a look of surprise.
"You two sisters hurry up and get on the kang; whatever you have to say, say it there." Lady Zhang noticed and waved her hand.
"What’s going on? Have they left?" Lady Zhang knew Lian Yeye had gone to the old house, and thinking there was no outsider in the room, she directly asked when Lian Yeye approached.
...
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