The Luo family’s father and mother also treasure their son. Since he doesn’t like "big and tall" farmstead girls, they believe their son is well-matched with soone like Wang Xuei.
However, the points Lady Zhang just ntioned were heard by Luo Xiaoyan. Although she hopes her brother will be satisfied, she must also consider how her maternal family will manage and live in the future. Therefore, she is already hesitant about this marriage proposal.
But her love for her brother and consideration for her parents’ wishes prevent her from imdiately deciding against this marriage.
"Aunt, I’ve taken all of your words to heart. I know they’re good advice; if they weren’t sincere, you wouldn’t be sharing them with so openly. I’ll go back and persuade my brother, and get back to you as soon as I can," said Luo Xiaoyan.
"Alright, this is ultimately your family’s matter, so I’ll leave it at that," said Lady Zhang. "Whether this marriage works out or not, it doesn’t affect you having children with Erlang, you know that right?"
"Aunt, I know. I certainly won’t...," Luo Xiaoyan agreed rather vaguely but clearly committed to Lady Zhang’s request.
"That’s good then," Lady Zhang nodded.
Luo Xiaoyan stood up and took her leave.
"You must have things to attend to at ho, so I won’t keep you. Please give everyone my regards," said Lady Zhang. "Next ti, bring Zhao Di along as well."
"Okay," Luo Xiaoyan quickly agreed.
Lian Manman then called a little girl to co in, packed a box with snacks and fruits that Er Niuniu liked, and wrapped up two bright pieces of cloth, letting Luo Xiaoyan take them ho "to make new clothes for Er Niuniu and Zhao Di." Luo Xiaoyan hurriedly expressed her thanks, holding Er Niuniu in one arm and carrying the items as she bid farewell and left.
Watching Luo Xiaoyan leave with Er Niuniu, Lady Zhang sighed.
"Manman, what do you think will be the result after she discusses it with her family?" Lady Zhang turned and asked Lian Manman.
"Odds are, this marriage isn’t going to happen," Lian Manman replied.
Having expressed it so clearly to Luo Xiaoyan, and now considering the Luo family as a whole, they need to ponder carefully. Once they understand, they have to face reality and make a practical decision.
"The family isn’t foolish, they know what the girl is like, don’t they? Even if they find a better excuse to reject her, being close by, they understand that a wife who can’t manage the household is useless. They also need to live their lives. They can’t rely on my Brother Erlang and his wife entirely; they’ll have to manage themselves. No matter how much they fancy that sort of girl, they won’t bring her into the family," said Lian Manman.
"Young people always have their fantasies. As elders, it’s ti to be steady," said Lady Zhang. "Honestly, that old couple in the Luo family aren’t really up to the task of managing life either. All these years, they’ve been fortunate to have had such a great daughter."
As the mother and daughter chatted, Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang ca over from the front yard.
"How did you talk to her?" Lian Shouxin entered the room and asked Lady Zhang.
"I made everything clear, she said she would go back to have a thorough discussion with her family," Lady Zhang replied. "Manman says, judging by her expression, the family will likely think it through and be practical."
"That’s good, otherwise Erlang would have spent his whole life working hard for them without end," Lian Shouxin nodded and said.
"Earlier, I had a little girl send a ssage to the front, telling them to give the Yang family extra money..." Lady Zhang then asked Wu Lang.
"Duofu told ," Wu Lang replied, "I’ve given him Two Strings of Money again, asked him to find a matchmaker to propose a different wife. I told him if it’s not enough, co back for more. Once it’s settled, we’ll send two pieces of cloth to him."
"That’s good, help thoroughly," Lady Zhang said.
Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang got up, saying they wanted to check on the building construction. Yesterday, when the family went over to look, the workers were resting. Lian Manman wanted to see how everyone was working too, so she got up and put on a coat.
"Take a couple of people along, just go to take a look and co back," Lady Zhang instructed Lian Manman.
Lian Manman agreed, taking Ji Xiang, Ru Yi, and two little girls, she followed Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang toward the east side courtyard. Nowadays, the east side courtyard had the most people working.
Nowadays, most of the tasks were ticulous, so the courtyard was very quiet. Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang walked right up to join Lian Shouli and others working there. Lian Manman passed through the Moon Gate, standing on the veranda, watching everyone work from afar.
She saw two young boys carrying things out of the house. When the boys saw Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang, they hurriedly set the items down and greeted them.
Lian Manman clearly saw the two boys; on the left was Liulang, and on the right, wearing a hat, was Little Monk Yuantan.
Liulang working here wasn’t a surprise for Lian Manman, but to see Xiao Tanzhi there was unexpected. Xiao Tanzhi, being a monk, often wandered around the village. Whoever needed help, he was willing to lend a hand, yet given he’s a monk, helping with such work was not common.
Liulang and Xiao Tanzhi finished speaking with Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang and then noticed Lian Manman.
The two seed to exchange a few words and both walked over, greeting Lian Manman by na, "Manman."
Since coming here, supported by Lian Manman’s family, the food and clothing were cared for, Liulang imdiately grew more promising. He dressed sharply, with his clothes carefully laundered and spotless, without a patch. Xiao Tanzhi was dressed entirely in Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye’s tailoring, also very neat.
Lian Manman quickly returned the greeting with a bow.
Liulang and Yuan Tan, seeing Lian Manman bow, smiled and touched their heads, looking at her. Neither of them were talkative by nature; they knew they should co over and greet Lian Manman, driven by sincere intentions. Seeing Lian Manman, both felt joyful and close.
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