When they were kicked out, they didn't give the illegitimate master much money. When they left, they couldn't even afford to rent a carriage.

The whole family walked out of town.

Although we don't know where they went or what they did?

But how come the whole family is doing so well now? I bet they've all been doing something terrible?

After all, isn't the combination of a ruthless businessman and a corrupt official a powerful alliance?

"You're saying that the illegitimate patriarch of the Chu family was driven out eighteen years ago?"

"Yes! My daughter had just been born that year, and General Chu had just won a great victory over the Nanzhao Kingdom, so I remember it very clearly..."

"That matches up. The branch of the Chu family, led by the illegitimate patriarch, was driven out eighteen years ago. The eldest son of the Chu family's direct line has been in a coma for eighteen years. Think about it, think about it carefully..."

"I understand! This was Chu Shuyu's way of holding a grudge, and he did it on purpose before leaving!"

"Is this what they mean by 'like father, like son'? How old was Chu Shuyu back then! He actually had murderous thoughts! Luckily, the eldest young master of the Chu family is tough and didn't die!"

Otherwise, Chu Shuyu would be a murderer! How can a murderer be an official in the Dali Temple? He himself is a criminal, okay?

"I think we should sue him!"

"How can I sue? It's been over ten years, where am I supposed to find evidence? Besides, I've heard..."

The youngest son of this family is engaged to the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. There's such a thing as officials protecting each other. I think even if the eldest son of the Chu family was really harmed by Minister Chu Shuyu, Minister Chu won't do anything to him…”

"Alas! What a pity! The Chu family was full of loyal and righteous men, but in the end, they fell into such a state... They have no place to appeal their grievances!"

"Yes! Yes...this world..."

"If it were me, I'd go in and beat Chu Shuyu up, beat the bastard to death! I wouldn't be able to swallow this insult if I were made mentally impaired for over ten years!"

"Murder is a crime!"

"How about we cripple him?"

"..."