Shen Jing coldly said, "What does the old lady take the imperial decree for? A child's game?!"

When Chen Jing wasn't smiling, he was already very dignified, his face cold and stern, which even made the old lady feel apprehensive.

Shen Jing was impatient with the old lady saying another word and directly ordered, "Send the old lady back."

Knowing that Shen Jing was stubborn and wouldn't change her mind once she made up her mind, Mama Sun quickly persuaded the old lady to leave.

However, Madam Sun turned back and advised Shen Jing, "The old lady knows that everything the Marquis does is for the good of the Marquis's family. The Third Young Master went astray, and the old lady was also angry. She just couldn't bear it. The Third Master only has one son, the Third Young Master. The Second Master has no descendants. She really can't bear the thought of the Third Master also having no descendants."

"The old lady married the old master as his second wife to take care of the Marquis, and has always treated the Marquis as her own son. Why should she ruin her mother-son relationship for the sake of a good-for-nothing son..."

Before Sun's mother could finish speaking, Shen Jing interrupted her, "Tell the third son that if he can't discipline his son and I hear any news of him causing trouble in Mingzhou, I will remove him from the family genealogy as well."

"Step back."

He wouldn't let Sun's mother say a single word more.

What could Sun's mother do but step aside?

These things quickly reached Shen Wan's ears, and Shen Wan was overjoyed. Yin Shuang, however, worriedly asked, "Won't the old lady try to force the Marquis to commit suicide again?"

Shen Wan smiled and said, "Not this time."

"Why?" Silver Frost asked, puzzled.

"Because it's useless."

The last time she attempted suicide was because of the division of the family property. The old lady was certain that her father would not reveal the reason for separating the third branch from the Marquis's mansion. The family was being divided without cause, and the old lady threatened suicide to stop it. In the eyes of outsiders, it was her father who was in the wrong and the old lady was forced to do so.

The Third Master's transfer to a post outside the capital was not only related to his father, but also involved the Emperor.

The old lady threatened suicide, demanding that her father ask the Emperor to rescind his order. If this reached the Emperor's ears, it would surely displease him.

So many officials are sent to other places, why can others be sent to other places but her old lady's son can't?

The Emperor is displeased. The Third Master will not only be barred from being sent to a post outside the capital, but he will probably lose his official position as well. It may even implicate the Second Master.

Well, if you're so reluctant to part with your son, you might as well keep him by your side so they can always show him filial piety.