CHAPTER 1318: CHAPTER 673: ONE THING SUBDUES ANOTHER

Chapter Three, begging for pink.

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"...I should have helped Zhizhi with more needlework, but Fourth Aunt understands the situation in the old house and cares for me. I also didn’t have the heart to go forward. Honestly, there’s been too much happening in the old house in the past six months, and those kinds of things too. For Zhizhi, it’s a joyous occasion, even if Fourth Aunt and Zhizhi don’t mind, we must consider the thoughts of Zhizhi’s in-laws." Lady Chiang spoke earnestly to Lady Zhang, Lian Zhizhi, and Lian Manman.

"I know, Fourth Aunt lacks nothing. If it’s something else, I don’t have that capability. But when it comes to making these braids, I’m good at it, so I took the time to make a few and kept them in my sleeve, thinking I’d show Fourth Aunt and the two sisters if I had a chance. If they look okay, I’d make more when I get back."

"It’s just a little trinket, it can be used as a toy, and it would be great if it’s useful. This is my small token, please don’t disdain it."

Lady Chiang finished speaking and looked apprehensively at Lady Zhang, Lian Zhizhi, and Lian Manman.

"Having these few is enough, you always have no time. We appreciate your kindness." Lady Zhang said.

Making braids takes effort, and the thread also costs money to buy.

"I’m quick at this, it doesn’t take much effort. The thread is readily available too. Even if Fourth Aunt doesn’t want it, I’d still make them when I go back." Lady Chiang said.

"Mother, since Sister-in-law said so, let’s take them. My sister and I really like these braids, we just can’t make them." Lian Manman said.

"What’s difficult about that? I’m overstepping as your sister-in-law, but if Zhizhi and Manman want to learn, I guarantee to teach you both." Lady Chiang immediately laughed and said, "Just tell me whatever pattern you want."

"Then thank you in advance, Sister-in-law." Lian Zhizhi and Lian Manman said in unison.

"Tomorrow, I’ll ask for more thread to be brought here and discuss it with Sister-in-law." Lian Manman said again.

"Okay, okay." Lady Chiang smiled, her smile reaching her eyes.

"Sister-in-law, why did you come over without bringing Da Niuniu? What’s Da Niuniu doing at home?" Lian Manman asked again.

"I just lulled her to sleep and let her father watch over her. Da Niuniu is sensible now, often playing alone, causing no trouble." Lady Chiang said, "Once things settle at the old house, I’ll bring her over."

Lady Chiang didn’t mention letting Lian Duo watch over Da Niuniu, and Lian Manman didn’t ask either. The situation now is different from before, and concerning Lian Duo, more than one person hopes for her to marry off sooner, and Lady Chiang is one among them.

After all that talk, Lian Manman didn’t ask what Lady Chiang came for, and though Lady Chiang was tasked with speaking to Lady Zhang about coming to the old house, she didn’t bring it up.

They chatted a bit more idly before Lady Chiang came back to the main topic again.

"...Earlier, I was telling Fourth Aunt about it, Big Aunt came crying. She said Big Uncle was ensnared in a lawsuit and taken to the Yamen along with Jin Suo. Big Aunt tried to seek help while in town but couldn’t get him released, let alone see him or say a word. Out of options, Big Aunt thought of her family."

At this point, Lady Chiang paused slightly.

With such a situation, Lian Lanlan thought of her family. Her family, those at the old house, are struggling themselves, who among them can lend her a hand?

Lady Zhang’s expression turned troubled while Lian Manman remained calm.

"Big Aunt pleaded tearfully in front of Old Master and Lady Zhou. In matters like this, what can ordinary folks do? Old Master and Lady Zhou sent me here, asking Fourth Aunt to come over for a discussion." Lady Chiang continued, "I know it’s difficult for Fourth Aunt, ah..."

Lady Chiang sighed, she was sent to deliver this message. Normally, it doesn’t take her to deliver messages like these. Before Lian Shouli’s family moved out, it was always Lian Shouli and Lian Yeye who were sent to pass the word. After Lian Shouli’s family moved away, the task of passing the message to Lian Shouxin fell on Erlang.

Even when Erlang wasn’t around, Si Lang would be sent to deliver messages, so there was no need for her.

Today, she was specifically sent, indicating Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou’s seriousness about the matter. Naturally, folks from the old house also knew Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang weren’t home, so they sent a woman to facilitate the discussion.

"How could such a thing happen? Big Aunt got involved in a lawsuit?" Lian Manman’s expression became somewhat shocked.

"Sister-in-law, as you mentioned earlier, my mother, my sister, and I, in such matters, what can we do? If it were a man, they could go out and inquire about the situation, but we can’t even do that, and Xiao Qi is too young." Later, Lian Manman smiled wryly.