Lian Shouxin sat there listlessly, not saying a word.

The other people in the room seemed to not notice Lian Shouxin’s mood at this moment, continuing their discussions with one word after another.

"The old lady has a... harder heart than most people." No matter what, when Lady Zhang spoke, she still somewhat considered Lian Shouxin’s feelings, thus her evaluation of Lady Zhou was more tactful. "Even though they are mother and son, it seems they also need to rely on fate."

Lian Manman nodded, not all women are full of maternal instincts. Some women naturally have a weak sense of motherhood. They marry and have children just because they’ve come of age and society demands it. Lady Zhou seems to be such a woman. Having given birth and raised her son, she believes she has achieved a great accomplishment, gaining the highest status in the family, able to manipulate her sons as she wishes.

She might even look down on her own biological son, even if the son is not committing any wrongdoing, even if the son is very filial to her.

From this perspective, Lian Manman realized more clearly that Lady Zhou’s inherent aversion to Lady Zhang perhaps partly stems from her rejection of Zhang’s maternal instinct.

Lady Zhang’s gentle attitude toward her own children, even treating unrelated younger sisters as her own, is markedly different from Lady Zhou’s character. Thus, Lady Zhou instinctively loathes Lady Zhang, and no amount of Zhang’s attempts to please her could change that.

As the saying goes, you reap what you sow.

Lady Zhou’s attitude toward her son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren directly led to the current situation. Whether it’s the two factions in the old house or Lian Shouli and Lian Shouxin, none are truly close to Lady Zhou.

Such a Lady Zhou, who could like, who could draw close to her? Even Lian Shouli and Lian Shouxin, her two biological sons, despite their filial piety to Lady Zhou, as for being close to her, that’s something that has never happened. It’s rare for them to calmly talk back and forth, exchanging words.

Lady Zhou claiming herself as an old nuisance can be considered as a bit of self-awareness.

"Once I go back, I’ll talk to my dad, let’s see what he has to say this time. If he thinks she’s right and did well, then I’ll discuss with my mom, let him go to the old house, let him be with his mom, at least they can eat well and drink well. My mom and I, we can work and support ourselves." Lian Yeye said with a pout.

Lian Yeye plans to do this, naturally Lian Manman won’t stop her.

After a while, the topic shifted to Lady Zhou not wanting Silver Coin and just wanting ten acres of land.

"The old lady is quite cunning, she’s more timid than anyone, must have been scared by Si Lang. Now that Old Master is gone, she probably keeps a knife close every day." Lady Zhang commented.

"It’s probably because she figured out what kind of people those two factions are." Lian Manman agreed, "Besides, she’s different from my grandfather. When my grandpa was around, whatever he said or did was for those two factions, especially for his eldest son’s faction. Now that she’s alone, without my grandpa’s influence, she’ll only think for herself."

Lady Zhou is a person who only has herself. Moreover, to be honest, Lady Zhou is not extravagant, nor does she covet Silver Coin.

Previously, Lady Zhou did request excessive things from them, and even asked for a huge amount of Silver, but that wasn’t her genuine intention, she was instigated by others. Now, the people and environment that used to incite her no longer exist, Lady Zhou will live more self-centeredly.

Clearly, Lady Zhang thinks the same way.

"...Previously, even though the family’s finances were in her hands, it was always Old Master who decided how to spend. She just tightly controlled the food, as for other things, she wasn’t very mindful." Lady Zhang said.

To put it simply, aside from matters concerning the bed and stove, Lady Zhou is ignorant in other areas, lacking greed.

Now, given ten acres of wheat land, Lady Zhou gained sweet perks, and can better manipulate Lian Shouren’s faction. Having such a group under her control almost satisfies her desire for control.

As for the old house, let her stir up trouble if she wants, Lian Shouli and Lian Shouxin can live peacefully. Of course, as long as these two don’t willingly present themselves to be manipulated by Lady Zhou.

For Lian Shouxin, Lian Manman doesn’t worry, as for Lian Shouli, it depends on Lian Yeye. If this time, knowing how Lady Zhou plans behind the scenes, Lian Shouli still doesn’t come to his senses, then Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye truly have to leave him, to have a better life.