In this era, the consciousness of filial piety and respect for the elderly is deeply ingrained in people’s minds. The scandal happening at the old mansion is quite subversive for everyone, especially for Lian Shouxin, who is deeply influenced by the culture of filial piety.

Lady Zhang and Lian Manman saw Lian Shouxin in such a troubled state for the first time, and they quickly asked what was wrong.

"Nothing much." Lian Shouxin brewed for a long time, glanced at his children, and finally uttered these three words sullenly.

Lian Manman guessed that there were some things Lian Shouxin felt hard to say in front of them, so she signaled Wu Lang and Xiao Qi, and the three siblings temporarily left the room, leaving only Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang.

Lady Zhang continued to question Lian Shouxin. With only the couple facing each other, Lian Shouxin thought for a moment and then told how Lian Shouyi spoke recklessly and falsely accused Lady Zhou.

"My goodness..." Lady Zhang was also shocked, "What Second Master said about the old lady seeking death must be because of this, right?"

"Yes." Lian Shouxin nodded.

"Anyone would find it unbearable and definitely fight back." Lady Zhang said, "... With Old Master gone, things are uncertain. The old lady probably realizes this and hurriedly wants to separate Second Master. She can control the assets of the first master, but she knows she can’t control Second Master’s share."

"There’s a grudge." Lian Shouxin nodded, "Because of Si Lang, they resent the old lady for favoring those in town."

"The old lady is indeed biased, and with Old Master gone this time, you see she didn’t stir things up, still afraid we would pursue those in town." Lady Zhang said. Although Lian Shouyi often talks nonsense, some of what he says makes sense.

"If she weren’t guilty about it, we probably wouldn’t find peace either." Lian Shouxin said.

"Dear, the ten acres of wheat field the old lady demanded from us, is she planning to compensate those in town?" Lady Zhang asked.

"I don’t think so." Lian Shouxin thought for a moment, then shook his head, "I just came back from the old mansion, and those people from town have already left."

"Left? Just like that?" Lady Zhang was somewhat incredulous.

"The old lady sent them away." Lian Shouxin said, "The house and shop in town were burnt down, but the gold and silver things should have been rescued. If they go back and live frugally, do some small business, their lives can slowly get back on track. The Luo Family people know how to live."

...

Meanwhile, in the west room, Lian Manman was also discussing the same topic with Lian Yeye. Lian Manman had just learned from Lian Yeye about the things Lian Shouxin hadn’t disclosed.

Knowing that Lian Shouyi directly cursed Lady Zhou and said such things to her, Lian Manman was also somewhat shocked. Although she didn’t hold foolish filial piety thoughts, her previous life’s education taught her the basic principle of respecting the old and loving the young.

A son cursing his mother and making such accusations against her was quite a shock to her. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"... Is this still mother and son? This is enemies." Lian Manman sighed.

"She keeps scolding others, accusing others, and now her son has done the same to her. It’s karma. Sister Manman, I’ve saved up some money, tomorrow let’s go to the temple and offer a stick of incense." Lian Yeye’s mood seemed quite good.

"Yeye, are you going to thank the deity for this matter?" Lian Manman asked, some embarrassment in her expression.

"Yeah." Lian Yeye agreed very readily, "But when I tell my parents, I’ll say I’m burning incense for Buddha to bless my dad and help him recover quickly."

"You’re such a ghost." Lian Manman couldn’t help but laugh.

"By the way, did you talk to your dad properly?" Lian Manman asked Lian Yeye again.

"I did, I decided to go all out, regardless if he likes to hear it or not. I told him the old lady doesn’t really see him as a son, she looks down on us as a family of three and doesn’t want us to have a good life. I told my dad not to go over there so much in the future..." Lian Yeye rambled on about how she advised Lian Shouyi to see through Lady Zhou and for their family to work together towards better days.

"And what did your dad say?" Lian Manman asked after hearing her out.

"My dad didn’t say much." Lian Yeye replied, "Even though he didn’t say much, I feel there’s hope this time. If it were before, he would definitely say something if I said those things. This time he didn’t say a word against them."

Judging by Lian Yeye’s appearance, she was clearly full of hope. Lian Manman said nothing more; she too hoped that Lian Yeye’s hope would come true. Moreover, Lady Zhou used to rely heavily on the aid of Old Master Lian to influence Lian Shouyi. Now that Old Master Lian is gone, with Lady Zhou’s usual behavior, it’s not as easy to influence Lian Shouyi as it once was.