Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 136 - 69 The Wicked Need the Wicked to Grind_2

Chapter 136: Chapter 69 The Wicked Need the Wicked to Grind_2
Lian Huahua said this and glanced at Lian Yaya next to her.
"Auntie, Yaya’s footbinding is so exquisite, it would be a pity for her to marry a farmer. Our Yaya, taking after you, is blessed. I’m planning to find a wealthy and powerful family for her in the county town." Lian Huahua said with a beaming smile, "And for third brother, he’ll also marry a wife from the county town. Leave it all to me, and only then will you truly enjoy your blessings."
Lady He had heard these words before, but they were always from Lady Gu’s mouth. Every time she heard them, she felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, her whole body light and airy. Nevertheless, Erlang’s marriage couldn’t be delayed any longer, Lady He was reminded of this by Manman’s words. The first household now had money, but their promises were not necessarily reliable, so it was best to seize whatever was at hand.
"Yes, Huahua, by then, our whole family will be relying on you." Lady He smacked her lips, "But before that, let’s take out a hundred or two hundred silver to settle your second brother’s marriage."
Lian Huahua saw that Lady He was unyielding and felt somewhat anxious inside.
"I’ve already said, the money can’t be taken out right now. Can’t you wait just one more month?"
To Lady He, Lian Huahua’s response was clearly evasive.
"Huahua, I’ve always been good to you. Speaking like this, you’re really chilling my heart." Lady He became irritated upon seeing that Lian Huahua was unwilling to give the money, "Huahua, I’ve seen all the favors you’ve given to the Fourth Household."
"What favors have I given her? The gifts I’ve given you are much more significant than hers." Lian Huahua retorted immediately.
Lady He just chuckled darkly.
Lian Manman, listening outside the window, heard Lady He and Lian Huahua discussing the crucial point and quickly made a gesture to Xiao Qi, pointing toward the Upper Room. Xiao Qi understood, bending down as he tiptoed towards the Upper Room.
The matter regarding Lady Zhang was still lacking concrete evidence, even if Si Lang and Lian Yaya were to testify. But if Lian Huahua personally admitted to it, the impact would be different. Lady He knew about it but did not speak up because Lian Huahua had made a promise to her. She also knew that the family was currently short on money. Lian Manman had approached Lady He to remind her that Lian Huahua had money. Given Lady He’s character, she would surely ask Lian Huahua for money and use this issue as a threat.
Therefore, Lian Manman decided to eavesdrop and had Xiao Qi bring Old Master Lian over. If Old Master Lian personally heard Lian Huahua’s words, even if he wanted to turn a blind eye, he wouldn’t be able to.
The conversation in the eastern wing room continued.
"You’re well aware of how much money you’ve given to Manman on top of the embroidered fabrics and bracelets. Why does the Fourth Household get a steady supply of vegetables? At first, I couldn’t figure it out, but now I have. If it wasn’t you, who else? You’re afraid they’ll spill your dirty secrets, so you’re paying them to keep quiet. Huahua, Auntie also has a mouth..."
This was an outright threat.
"It’s just about Manman’s matter, which lacks evidence, and grandma and grandpa have already punished my parents. They also declared that no one is allowed to speak of it anymore. Auntie, if you want to get thrown out of the house, go ahead and talk." Lian Huahua’s tone also became firm.
Footsteps were heard at the doorway of the Upper Room, and Lian Manman turned her head to see Xiao Qi leading Old Master Lian out. Old Master Lian looked bewildered; he had just woken up and wanted to smoke his pipe when his grandson pulled him up. Without revealing the matter and saying only that he wanted his company for playing, he was led out. Now, as soon as he stepped out, he saw Lian Manman at the window of the eastern wing room, appearing to be listening in at the window.
Old Master Lian was about to speak out.
Seeing Old Master Lian emerge, Lian Manman quickly put her finger to her lips and made a gesture to keep silent.
Xiao Qi hugged Old Master Lian’s thigh and whispered coaxingly, "Grandpa, you promised me you wouldn’t make a sound."
How could Old Master Lian not be soft-hearted towards his youngest grandchild’s coquetry? At the same time, he sensed that something was amiss, something flashed through his mind, but in the end, he remained silent.
Xiao Qi tiptoed, pulling Old Master Lian over to the eastern wing as well. Old Master Lian didn’t make a sound, but he refused to go over to Lian Manman’s side and stoop to eavesdrop at the window, instead, he straightened his back and stood at the entrance of the eastern wing. However, from that position, he could still hear the conversation inside the room.
"...It’s not just that one thing you did," inside the eastern wing, Lady He pointed at Lian Huahua, "Why does your aunt have a problem with your fourth aunt? Why did she get so angry that she caused your fourth aunt to miscarriage by pushing her?"
"Why? How would I know?" Lian Huahua retorted defiantly, her heart feeling slightly uneasy.
"If you don’t know, who would? Isn’t it because you’ve been holding a grudge against your fourth aunt for knocking out your mother’s teeth, and your fourth uncle for beating up your father? You stirred trouble in front of your aunt and made her beat up your fourth aunt," Lady He said, her eyes beginning to shine, "Huahua, causing a death and losing a child, if Manman hadn’t brought an excellent Imperial Physician, it wouldn’t have been just the child, your fourth aunt would have lost her life too. Tell me, if the Song Family in the county town knew you dare to do such things at home, would they still let you through their door?"
Lian Huahua’s eyes widened, and she stood there, dumbfounded.
Lady He grew even more complacent.
"Let alone the Song Family in the county, even a decent family from this small village wouldn’t dare to marry someone like you."
Lian Huahua’s face, which had been glowing red, now turned paper white, and tears began to flow.
"Second auntie, I’ve done nothing wrong, how can you slander me like this," she said.
"Huahua, don’t be stubborn," Lady He said, "Yaya heard the conversation you had with your aunt. I don’t want to ruin your marriage prospects, so bring out two hundred silver, and I won’t tell a soul. Otherwise..."
Seeing that Lian Huahua felt guilty, Lady He upped the ante again.
"Who would believe the words of a little girl like Yaya? Besides, at the time of the incident, I was in the county, and it was my aunt who did it, even if it came out, it could only reflect poorly on her, what’s it to do with me?" Lian Huahua said triumphantly. She didn’t deny it, because she believed that in front of Lady He, they were all as bad as each other.
Lian Huahua’s failure to deny her actions confirmed that she had indeed schemed behind the scenes, making Lian Manman grind her teeth in hatred.
"Lian Huahua, Old Second’s wife, both of you get out here," Old Master Lian roared at the room.
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