Novel Full Chapter 1755 - 1754: The Recent Situation of Tong Erlang
Chapter 1755: Chapter 1754: The Recent Situation of Tong Erlang
The Zhao family was raided, and in the past, the Aristocratic Families had transported some assets to the Three Kingdoms as a contingency. Now, these assets had all been transferred to the National Treasury. Yang Wenxiao had also prepared a notebook to record everything meticulously. With Bei Lingsu and Bei Yun as his powerful allies, he was just waiting for these people to make their move.
As long as they dared to make a move, he would expose these matters and rightfully confiscate the assets of those Aristocratic Families as well.
Although a significant amount of assets were transported back from the Three Kingdoms, enough to repair the bluestone road and canals, Yang Wenxiao certainly didn’t mind having extra silver in the National Treasury. Besides building roads and canals, Daqi had many other areas requiring funds.
“You’re still so young, why are you talking about retirement already?” Qiao Changshun laughed upon hearing this. “Your mother and I are the ones who should be thinking about retirement.”
“Since it’s retirement, you should have children,” Tong Tiehu interjected. “Previously, you didn’t have children because there was so much going on. Now that you’ve gone through so many ups and downs, it’s time to settle down.”
Children.
At these words, Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang couldn’t help but exchange a glance. When they had their first quarrels, many people had advised them to have children. Now it had been two years, and the topic was revisited.
“No rush, let’s take some time to rest first,” Qiao Xiaomai said.
“Indeed, the past year has been hard on you two. Take a few months off before considering it,” Tong Tiehu observed their expressions closely, realizing they hadn’t fully reconciled yet, so he followed Qiao Xiaomai’s lead and shifted the topic.
“Your second sister-in-law has just had a daughter. Your second brother is overjoyed and has completely forgotten about Zhu Hongyun.”
Liu Lanfen was truly skilled at winning hearts. Tong Erlang had originally been very attached to Zhu Hongyun, especially with Yangyang, their son, present. This made his longing for Zhu Hongyun even deeper.
Liu Lanfen wasn’t bothered by this. Though she was restricted in her movement within the manor, she didn’t lack for food or drink, and she had the freedom to do whatever she pleased without interference. She devoted all her time to embroidery and cooking.
She made clothes for Tong Erlang and Yangyang, prepared their meals, spoke with warm and gentle words, and cared for them with meticulous attentiveness. In addition to her natural grace as a daughter of an official family, her elegant demeanor sharply contrasted Zhu Hongyun, a coarse village woman. Gradually, Tong Erlang and Yangyang began to warm up to her.
Truth be told, Tong Erlang’s earlier attachment to Zhu Hongyun stemmed mainly from his lack of exposure. Zhu Hongyun was indeed good-looking and had treated Tong Erlang well in the past, which made him cling to memories of her.
Now that Liu Lanfen, a refined and beautiful lady who neither demanded nor rebuked him and who took care of all aspects of his daily life in detail, had entered his life, the disparity became apparent. Zhu Hongyun suddenly seemed entirely inferior.
Tong Erlang’s life became much more comfortable. He had always been someone without ambition and rather idle, desiring a life of leisure with food and drink without working. Finally, he was living the life he dreamt of and gradually left Zhu Hongyun behind.
He started treating Liu Lanfen better.
Though Tong Erlang had no great aspirations and preferred to live off others, he didn’t have any serious vices. He didn’t frequent brothels, gamble, drink excessively, or smoke. When he developed feelings for a woman, he didn’t hesitate to pitch in with whatever needed doing, which left Liu Lanfen pleasantly surprised.
Liu Lanfen had initially only wanted to avoid being married off as a concubine by her father. She had little expectation for her future, but unexpectedly, a blind and arranged marriage had given her a considerate partner. She was both surprised and delighted.
She found satisfaction in her life, and Tong Erlang had forgotten about Zhu Hongyun. Together, their days became harmonious, and just at the start of the twelfth lunar month, they welcomed a newborn daughter.