stingy landlady

Chapter 220 The Li Sisters (2)

Li said with a hint of pride:

"Hehe! Third Sister! Guihong is lucky! A wealthy family surnamed Zhou in the county town has taken a liking to her, and they came to place an engagement a while ago."

They decided to wait until the children were older before getting married. Dazhu and Guizhi went to the county town to inquire and found out that the man was a good match; he wasn't the eldest son, but the second son.

I heard the eldest son is a scholar and will pass the imperial examinations to become a Juren or Jinshi. His wife comes from a scholarly family! The second son will be in charge of the family affairs, so Guihong won't have any burdens after marrying into the family!

The third sister of the Li family carefully considered which wealthy family in the county town, surnamed Zhou, had betrothed the daughter of Dazhu from the village!

I've heard that a wealthy family surnamed Zhou is engaged to the manager of Lirenfang. Could it be Guihong? The two are about the same age. Li's third sister is undoubtedly the one in the truth!

"Fourth Sister! Guihong isn't a shopkeeper in the county town?"

Mr. Li affirmed:

"Third sister! Why would I lie to you! We're sisters! My second daughter's ambition is to be a female manager!"

But as you can see from our family's situation, we don't have the means to open a shop!

Li's third sister was skeptical. She felt that Li was still a little confused, and further questioning wouldn't yield any clear answers. So, Li's third sister turned around and went back home.

Li then took the silver and went out, having Pan Sen drive her in a carriage to the brokerage firm in town. There, she openly chose two young women. She didn't know how to choose; she only picked those she found pretty and who had sweet words, without asking why she was being sold.

Having obtained the indenture he wanted, he took the two women home! That evening, when Dazhu returned home, he saw two beautiful young women, freshly dressed and made up. They looked at him shyly and timidly, and Dazhu felt a chill run down his spine.

"Honey! Who are these two? What are they doing here?!"

Li smiled, but spoke words she didn't mean:

"Master! These are two women I just bought, new concubines for you! You work hard every day, and Concubine Lan is pregnant and cannot serve you!"

I'm already old and past my prime, so you really have no choice but to avoid me. I had no other option but to resort to this drastic measure; someone has to serve you at night!

Moreover, it's uncertain whether Aunt Lan's baby is a boy or a girl. If we hire two more people to serve the master, the chances of having a son will be greater!

I'm not afraid even if I have several sons, they'll all call me their mother eventually!

Dazhu frowned as he looked at Li Shi:

"What are you up to now? You and Aunt Lan are enough for me! When did I ever say I'd take another concubine? You're quite the schemer, bringing back two at once!"

Do you think I was still young back then?

For the first time, Lady Li stopped speaking her mind to Dazhu, as if a veil had been placed around her. She simply chuckled and said to the two newly arrived concubines:

"Take the master to your west wing. Weren't the rooms already arranged? You can decide who will consummate the marriage first and who will consummate it later! Whoever can give birth to a son first will not only receive a reward from the master, but I will also give a generous reward to the wife!"

The two women escorted Dazhu toward the west wing. Li Shi had placed a woman next to Lan Yiniang in her room to annoy her. Since it wasn't soundproof anyway, Lan Yiniang would definitely be the one most uncomfortable no matter whose room Dazhu went to!

Aunt Lan was helpless and could only watch as Dazhu was led to her room by the woman on the left with a slender waist and large breasts! The remaining women who were not chosen smiled at Aunt Lan and turned to go back into their rooms!

The next morning, Li summoned her three concubines together and said:

"I've never been to school, and I don't know how to name people. From now on, Aunt Lan will be the eldest concubine! You!"

Li pointed to the concubine with whom she had just consummated her marriage the previous night and said:

"You're the second concubine! So naturally you're the third concubine! From now on, serve the master well! If you disobey him, don't blame me for selling you off!"

"Alright! I have other things to do, you can all go back!"

After driving the three away, Li belatedly realized that she had been bluffing! Lying on the kang, her mind was out of control, and she felt an indescribable sense of frustration.

But I also find the feeling of being high above others and having control over their lives and deaths very exciting!

The third sister of the Li family had no time to worry about things at home. The next day, after returning home, she dressed up beautifully and went to the Lirenfang (a famous beauty salon) alone!

The Lirenfang brothel had just opened for business, and Guihong was startled when she opened the door. The third sister of the Li family stood at the door, flashing Guihong a toothy smile.

"Good morning, shopkeeper!"

Gui Hong came to her senses and quickly ushered Li's third sister into the house.

"Madam, you're here so early today! I'm so sorry, I open the door at this time every day! I've kept you waiting!"

The third sister of the Li family carefully examined Gui Hong and indeed saw a resemblance to her mother; the more she looked, the more similar she became. She casually inquired about her.

"No rush, no rush! Shopkeeper, I heard you're from Xiaoping Village?"

Gui Hong was taken aback, her face darkened, and she asked:

"What does Madam mean?"

Gui Hong was young, and her emotions were easily read on her face. Seeing an opening, the third sister of the Li family eagerly asked:

"Is your name Wang Guihong? Is Wang Dazhu your father? Is Li Lanxin your mother?"

Gui Hong asked again with a cold face:

"What do you mean, Madam? I'm just a small shopkeeper. Why would you bother to investigate my parents? I don't think I even know you!"

Now that the third sister of the Li family was certain, she waved her hand and said enthusiastically:

"Guihong! I just got back from your house yesterday. Li Lanxin is my fourth sister! I'm your third aunt! This is truly a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple; even family members don't recognize each other!"

Gui Hong still asked with suspicion:

"Is it the third aunt who wants my eldest sister to be someone's concubine?"

The third sister of the Li family said shyly:

"Guihong! It's a misunderstanding! Your third aunt didn't know your family was doing well back then! I thought you were lacking food and clothing, and I was thinking of helping your mother and finding a way out for you all!"

Guihong! Your third aunt never imagined that all of you sisters would be so successful! Your third aunt was so inconsiderate! Your third aunt deserves a beating!

Guihong! It's perfect that you're in the county town too! We live close by, and your third aunt's husband works in the government office. Don't hesitate to ask him for help if you need anything!

"Oh dear! Is my brain useless? I heard your father knows some important people, even the county magistrate and the county assistant magistrate have to give him some face."

"Third Aunt! I'm just a young girl opening a shop in the county town, and I don't know anyone here. Don't I need to find a few people to help me out? It's only natural that my dad knows a few people who would help me, isn't it?"

Gui Hong said it was half true and half false.

The third sister of the Li family hurriedly nodded and bowed, saying:

"Yes, yes, yes! Your dad is so thoughtful! Actually, your dad told your third aunt's husband that he wouldn't dare let anyone bully you!"

Gui Hong stared at Li's third sister and smiled:

"I wouldn't dare trouble my third uncle! I'm perfectly fine now! What if some county magistrate's brother-in-law asks me to be his concubine again? I'm afraid that would put my third aunt and uncle in a difficult position!"