Lian, Second Master Visits Sun Mansion at Night

Second Update

After burning incense and paying his respects before Zhang An's spirit tablet, Sun Shaozong discussed with Zhang Wu Shi that once the funeral arrangements had been properly handled, she should move away from here and find another courtyard in the city to settle in.

After all, news of Zhang Wu Shi and Zhang Biao would likely spread like wildfire within a few days.

Though Zhang Wu Shi had been forced into it and had even tried to kill herself afterward to preserve her innocence, once the rumors started, who would bother distinguishing truth from falsehood?

If she continued living here, she would surely suffer no small amount of harassment and cold looks.

Though Zhang Wu Shi readily agreed, she also said there was no need for any grand residence. They only needed to sell these small courtyards and buy another comparable one.

Sun Shaozong had already made up his mind when he raised the matter. Though he agreed aloud, he then instructed Wang Zhen to buy a Two-Courtyard Residence and find two trustworthy older maids and servant girls.

Afterward, Sun Shaozong discussed things with Wang Zhen and decided that Wang Zhen would hold things down tonight, while Zhao Zhongji would be sent over tomorrow to help handle Zhang An's funeral.

By the time everything had been arranged, it was already evening.

Only then did Sun Shaozong rise to take his leave. Wang Zhen and Zhang Wu Shi saw him to the door, and he took a carriage back home.

The journey passed without a word.

Entering the house through the side gate, Sun Shaozong was about to have someone summon Zhao Zhongji and explain tomorrow's duties in advance.

But the gatekeeper, Wang Jin, reported that Lian, Second Uncle from Rongguo Mansion had arrived. He had exchanged a few