PDLP Chapter 299 The Ren Family Becomes Unemployed
Chapter 299 The Ren Family Becomes Unemployed
The next day, after dawn, Wen Qilin and Wen Chengjian swaggered out of the city in their carriage.
Wenwen slept until noon.
When she heard footsteps at the door, she knew that her grandmother had come with her two siblings.
She was awake, but she didn't want to get out of bed. She stayed in bed alone, watching the sounds outside.
“Grandmother, please sit down. We’ll wait here a little longer. My sister must have arrived too late last night and needs to get some more sleep.”
After discussing it last night, we arranged a new identity for Wenwen. She is a cousin of the Hao family and will be staying at the Ren residence for a few days. We hope that Old Madam Ren will take care of her.
Therefore, Madam Ren had informed everyone in the family early on that they should not neglect this cousin.
At that moment, Ren Randan spoke softly from outside, "Grandmother, what is this younger sister's temperament like? Will she like us?"
It's no wonder Ren Randan asked that question. She used to be so proud, but because of her family's decline, she has become timid and hesitant, which is truly heartbreaking.
However, Xiao Jinning was quite clever and mischievous. "That Brother Hao from before had a very good temper, so I'm sure this sister's temper is also good. We'll meet soon, so don't worry, big sister."
Ren Ranman suddenly reached out and pinched Xiao Jinning's face, "You know everything now. You're the most show-off in our family. You're like a charlatan all day long, just fooling people. If you talk nonsense and offend someone, I'll beat you up without hesitation."
"..." Xiao Jin Ning brushed the hands off her face, covered her bottom, and moved away from the group. "Second sister is so violent. All she does is bully her younger brother all day long. Grandmother, please do something about second sister."
Madam Ren didn't care about the siblings at all. The two of them would fight and bicker all the time when they were together, and they felt uncomfortable if they didn't argue every day.
Madam Ren took Ren Randan's hand and patted it to comfort her, saying, "Sister Dan, between sisters, it's enough to treat each other with sincerity and honesty. It has nothing to do with status or position. It's not that your sisters in the past didn't have sincerity, but when faced with interests, they would always have some concerns and biases. Let's not forget our original intentions and just do our best."
Madam Ren felt truly sorry for her eldest granddaughter. She should have been in the prime of her life, the best age to choose a husband, but the family had an accident. Not only was the marriage called off, but there were also many unfounded rumors and gossips, which ruined the future of a young girl in the prime of her life.
Ren Randan was filled with hatred, but what could hatred solve? It was futile; the only option was to forge ahead.
"Grandma, don't worry, Dan is not that fragile. With you supporting me, I'm not afraid of anything."
The people outside gradually quieted down.
Wenwen rolled around on the big bed a few times, yawned, and left the room.
With glazed eyes, still sleepy, and something stuck in the corner of her eye, she brazenly appeared before everyone.
She didn't want to adopt the airs of a young lady from a wealthy family. She wanted to present a very approachable image from the very first day, without any restraint, so that her true nature could be revealed when she was relaxed.
"Hi everyone, good morning! Hello Grandma, hello both older sisters! Oh, this child is so cute!"
Wenwen is currently in the form of a little girl's face, but it's not her original face; it's a modified version created by magic. The eyes can't be changed, so the child can tell at a glance.
Xiao Jinning, ever the outgoing one, stepped forward and tugged at Wenwen's sleeve. "This lady is so pretty! Are you hungry? We brought some food, would you like some?"
Madam Ren smiled and said, "Dan-jie, Man-jie, take your little cousin to wash up. Come back for breakfast and lunch later."
"Yes, grandmother."
Yes, this meal is indeed brunch. It's almost noon, who gets up at this hour?
You can't blame Wenwen for this. Last night, after returning from the study, the fathers and brothers chatted for most of the night, and then she practiced her cultivation until morning. Her father and eldest brother went out before she finally went to sleep, and she didn't get much sleep in total.
Just as Wenwen was enjoying the delicious food, her divine sense told her that a servant was hurrying into the mansion and heading towards Ren Zuan's study.
A moment later, the butler's voice could be heard, "The second master is on duty, and you're not there to serve him. What brings you back to see the old master?"
Ren Zuan came out of the study. "What do you want to see me about? Speak."
"Master, the people from the yamen said, said, said that the Second Master was drunk and pushed his Lord Shangfeng into the moat... Lord Shangfeng was furious and ordered his family to send someone to bring the Second Master home."
The expressions of the people eating inside were all different.
Renran Dan exclaimed, "Second Uncle, he fell into the river too? Is he alright?"
Renranman chuckled to herself, "My dad can swim."
Xiao Jinning smiled and said, "Big sister, my dad is an amazing swimmer."
Grandma Ren raised an eyebrow and looked at Wenwen. Wenwen swallowed the food in her mouth, her lips curving into a smile, but she was secretly overjoyed. She said, "Little girl, you can also say that your dad swims superbly, exceptionally well, hahaha."
Seeing Wenwen laughing so hard her little voice was showing, Madam Ren smiled helplessly and said, "Oh dear, laughing so hard while eating, be careful not to choke. Eat quickly, stop fooling around, and take a nap after you finish eating."
Wenwen, with a bitter expression, said during the pandemic, "...Grandma, I just woke up."
"Cough, cough, cough!"
"Puch-"
"Hahaha."
Everyone laughed, almost spitting it all over the table.
Old Madam Ren was so exasperated by the children that she suddenly felt there was more laughter wherever Wenwen was.
The old man said helplessly, "After dinner, you guys come to my yard to keep me company. You're not allowed to leave the house recently, understand? Dan-jie, you're the eldest sister, take good care of your younger brothers and sisters."
The days passed by slowly like this.
Two days later, in the afternoon, Ren Zihao's servant hurriedly returned from the yamen and reported to Ren Zuan.
"Master, the eldest master was conducting an experiment at the Ministry of Works today when he fell from a height and was injured... We need to take him home..."
Well, within a few days, the pillars of the Ren family returned home one after another.
Now, the pillar of the Ren family has become a true unemployed vagrant.
Just as everyone on the streets was lamenting the plight of the pillar of the Ren family, someone brought back some exciting news from a temple on the outskirts of Beijing.
The patriarch of Medicine King Valley will soon go to the temple to perform a Buddhist ceremony, after which he will give a three-day lecture on Zen.
Once the news spread, it quickly reached the entire capital, as well as nearby cities and surrounding villages.
For a time, the streets and alleys of the capital were filled with discussions about the glorious achievements of Medicine King Valley, and even storytellers were telling a few stories based on their past memories.
Such a sensational event prompted many powerful and wealthy families in the capital to send their stewards or maids to the temple to reserve rooms.
Not to be outdone, the local gentry and wealthy also flocked to the temple.
Luo Da and his gang of spoiled young men were extremely excited and immediately sent people to the temple to conduct an on-site investigation.
Everyone in the capital was eagerly anticipating the arrival of their grandmaster.