Lian Yeye talked back to Lady Zhou, and Lady Zhou wanted to make a big deal out of it, causing the whole village to know. But Lian Yeye was not afraid at all; she was even more willing than Lady Zhou to put the matter in the public eye and let everyone judge right or wrong.

Lian Yeye was determined.

Actually, regardless of the issue itself, just focusing on the fight between Lian Yeye and Lady Zhou, if really judged by everyone, it would end in mutual defeat. Lian Yeye, with her lower ranking, would be criticized for being unfilial for talking back to Lady Zhou. However, Lady Zhou, at her age, confronting her granddaughter so directly, would also be criticized for being disrespectful and lacking dignity.

Lady Zhou was a bit surprised at Lian Yeye’s reaction, but she had always been stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat. Thus, the grandmother and granddaughter were at loggerheads.

Yet, with so many people in the house, it wouldn’t be allowed to escalate to an irreconcilable extent.

Wu Yuchang hurriedly tried to persuade Lady Zhou, while also trying to calm Lian Yeye. At this point, Lian Shouxin and the others dared not say much, afraid of adding fuel to the fire, letting Lady Zhou use it as a pretext again.

"Second Aunt, I know you’re old, even though you don’t say it, you genuinely care for your children and grandchildren. You’re tough in words but soft-hearted. Third Brother’s family indeed has average conditions, six acres of land, plus two houses, which isn’t bad in our village. If they had the means to give more, they surely would. You couldn’t bear to see my Third Brother’s family living miserably, right? Why don’t we maintain as is for now, and in the future, if you lack anything, my Third Brother’s family definitely wouldn’t just watch. They’d surely lend a hand. You’re flesh and blood, how can anything not be discussed? Isn’t that so, Second Aunt, you’re a sensible person, everyone outside says you’re kind and wise, right?"

Wu Yuchang’s words were comforting to Lady Zhou.

Thanks to Wu Yuchang’s eloquent persuasion, on the other side, Lian Yeye was held back by Lian Shouli and Lady Zhao, silent, Lady Zhou also softened, no longer shouting outside. In fact, her plan today was wavering between making a fuss or not. Originally, as long as Lian Shouxin’s side agreed to her request, she planned not to make trouble. After all, that was the main concern, deciding her future life.

Regarding Lian Shouli’s side, she primarily wanted to take this opportunity to hold these three people accountable.

"How can I live with a little girl slapping my face at my age as a widow? If the Old Three family doesn’t want to give me more, then don’t, but this little girl must apologize to me." Lady Zhou said to Wu Yuchang.

"Otherwise, I’ll risk everything; anyway, my old face has already been slapped by a little girl, I won’t keep it. I’ll go die at their doorstep. You needn’t prepare anything else, just dig up the Old Master’s grave and bury me directly, it’ll save everyone trouble." Lady Zhou spoke harshly, clearly pressuring Lian Yeye.

As a bereaved woman, saying such things left Wu Yuchang helpless. Even after persuading for a long time, Lady Zhou wouldn’t relent.

Wu Yuchang had to give Lian Shouli a look.

"Yeye, apologize to your grandmother," Lian Shouli said to Lian Yeye.

"I’m not wrong, why should I apologize to her? She’s supposed to be my grandmother, but when has she acted like one?" Lian Yeye, being stubborn too, shook her head and refused.

Lady Zhou’s face changed again upon hearing Lian Yeye’s words, immediately assuming a stance ready to scream and shout. Wu Yuchang hurriedly stopped Lady Zhou and gave Lian Shouli another look.

Lian Shouli again asked Lian Yeye to apologize to Lady Zhou, and Lady Zhao joined in the persuasion.

Lian Yeye began to cry.

"I’m not wrong, I won’t apologize; I’ll compensate her with my life." As she spoke, Lian Yeye wiped her tears and rushed towards Lady Zhou, lowering her head to bump into Lady Zhou’s bosom.

"I’ll compensate with my life, I’ll compensate with my life!" Lian Yeye repeated.

Lian Yeye’s reckless demeanor somewhat intimidated Lady Zhou. Lady Zhou put both hands in front of her, hurriedly stepping back. Unable to hit Lady Zhou, Lian Yeye steeled her heart and charged toward the edge of the kang.

The kang in the old house was a mud-brick kang, with a thick wooden board along the edge. Given Lian Yeye’s reckless force as her forehead aimed to hit, it was risky and possibly crippling.

Lian Yeye truly risked her life.

With so many people in the room, they naturally couldn’t let Lian Yeye hit her head. Several people stepped forward and grabbed Lian Yeye. Lian Yeye still struggled desperately, repeatedly saying she’d kill herself to compensate Lady Zhou.