Reborn as a Landlord

Chapter 1949: Chapter 993: Irrefutable Evidence

When the family had nothing to do, they analyzed what kind of harmful means a person like Yan Daopo might have. Lady Zhang agreed that if Yan Daopo said anything, it must be reported to Lian Manman. Whatever Yan Daopo wanted her to do, she could agree on the surface but must also inform Lian Manman, and must not act on her own accord.

Over the years, Lady Zhang had become accustomed to listening to the children’s advice. Moreover, she believed that the children were smarter than her and Lian Shouxin, especially having studied under Mr. Loo, making them better than her and her husband. Listening to the children’s advice was never wrong.

"...I heard her say she wanted to secretly give you the medicine, and she couldn’t tell you. That’s when I started to doubt," Lady Zhang told Lian Manman, "She even said it would be harmless even if it doesn’t work. She thinks I’m just that naive. Even if I were that naive, you’re still so young and haven’t married yet, how could you just eat random things?"

While the mother and daughter were talking, Ji Xiang came in to report that he had already detained Yan Daopo.

"Good," Lian Manman nodded, "No matter what excuses you use, just keep her detained until I get the results here."

Ji Xiang agreed, and left.

Even though Lian Manman suspected Yan Daopo, she couldn’t confront her without concrete evidence, so she kept her under watch for the time being.

"My father and my brother should be back soon." Lian Manman muttered to herself, just as she was about to send someone out to check, a little maid came in to report that Wu Lang had returned.

Very quickly, Wu Lang hurried in.

"Brother, it’s about this matter." Lian Manman briefly explained the situation to Wu Lang, informing him that Yan Daopo had been detained.

"Alright." Wu Lang took the pill, examined it, and nodded, "I’ll have someone test it right away. If there’s a problem, we’ll tie up that old woman immediately."

"What if there’s no problem?" Lady Zhang asked.

"Even if there’s no problem, she needs to be taught a lesson," Wu Lang said. "Usually asking for a few ounces of sesame oil money is one thing, but coaxing someone to take medicine for no reason — what kind of good person could she be."

"Oh." Lady Zhang responded.

"Yes, my brother is right," Lian Manman nodded.

"Your father had sent word, hadn’t he? Why isn’t he back yet? Could something have happened on the way?" Lady Zhang questioned.

"My father is back too. He ran into Third Master Shen on the road and went with him. The Qian Family also needs to be watched, in case they sense something is wrong and run away," Wu Lang replied. freewebnovёl.ƈom

Originally, Shan Xi had informed Lian Manman that Yan Daopo had come looking for Lady Zhang again, even sneakily sending away the maidservants in the house. Lian Manman guessed that Yan Daopo was about to make a move. She informed Shen Yi and Shen Shi, and went to Grandma Shen San to tell her as well.

Both families had long had an understanding about this matter. Lian Manman and Grandma Shen San discussed it, and Lian Manman decided to go home to take care of Yan Daopo. Meanwhile, Grandma Shen San had people watching the Qian Family and also sent for Third Master Shen to return.

When Shen Liu was about to leave, he personally instructed Third Master Shen about the situation. Now that Shen Liu wasn’t home, Third Master Shen naturally took responsibility, showing extra concern about this matter.

"Brother, go quickly," urged Lian Manman after hearing what Wu Lang said.

"Alright." Wu Lang immediately stood up, took the pill, and headed forward.

"What her real intentions are will be clear once we examine that medicine," Lady Zhang remarked, watching Wu Lang leave. Her words implied Yan Daopo.

Lian Manman didn’t respond to Lady Zhang’s remark but called Shan Xi over, instructing her to go to the Shen Mansion and inform Grandma Shen San about the development of the situation.

After sending off Shan Xi, Lian Manman summoned several maidservants and the stewardess, instructed each of them, and then waited in the room with Lady Zhang.

A little maid brought hot tea and freshly baked pastries over. Lian Manman ate just a bit, while Lady Zhang didn’t eat at all, knowing that someone was secretly scheming against them, trying to harm them. Anyone’s heart would be unsettled.

Half a Chinese hour passed, and Wu Lang walked in quickly from outside.

"Sit down and have some tea," Lady Zhang urged Wu Lang to sit, and then asked, "What about the pill..."

Lian Manman didn’t ask anything, she only watched Wu Lang. Wu Lang’s face looked very grim, and anger burned in his eyes.

"That malicious old woman," Wu Lang didn’t sit but bit his teeth and cursed.