The two, each preoccupied with their own thoughts, did not notice that someone was hiding in the corner while they were talking.

Sister-in-law Huang never expected things to turn out this way.

The two families, which were once inseparable, have become estranged and have soared to great heights, leaving behind their own nephews.

“Mother,” Huang Shan returned from outside and saw his sister-in-law’s gloomy face. He asked tentatively, “Is dinner ready? I’m hungry.”

His slightly dark face was flushed, and his eyes were filled with satisfaction, like a wild cat that had just eaten its fill.

As someone who's been through it all, how could Sister-in-law Huang not understand what this meant?

Immediately, my heart jumped into my throat. "Dashan, where have you been? Are you fooling around with some vixen?"

This appearance clearly shows the dejection that follows a period of foolishness.

Immediately, Sister-in-law Huang's heart jumped.

“Mother,” Huang Shan’s eyes kept drifting upwards, “What are you talking about? There’s no nonsense here.”

"Whether you have one or not, break it off right now," Sister-in-law Huang shouted sternly. "If you want women, you can marry a wife or take a concubine, but you must do it honestly and uprightly. If you do anything shameful, your father will never forgive you."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shan's heart tightened suddenly, and he immediately shook his head through gritted teeth, "If your son doesn't believe me, then so be it."

These words made Sister-in-law Huang's face darken.

After observing the surroundings and making sure no one was around, she secretly gave her son two taels of silver. "You were indeed wronged by Qin's matter. It's normal to be hot-tempered at your age. If you really can't stand it, find a way to relieve it. Don't hang out with shady people."

Huang Shan's eyes lit up with excitement as he received the silver. "Thank you, Mother. I understand."

With two taels of silver, plus what I had saved before, I could finally buy Wan'er a silver hairpin.

"Don't just remember," Sister-in-law Huang instructed worriedly, "You must not act recklessly, because your father is feeling aggrieved about what happened to your second aunt's family. If you anger him, I can't save you."

Huang Da Sao has been extremely worried about this son.

I'm afraid he'll get sunburned when it's hot, and I'm afraid he'll get cold when it's cold. I'm afraid he'll get bored if I keep him at home, and I'm afraid he'll cause trouble if I leave him outside.

Before, with the elders keeping an eye on her, always saying that spoiling a child is like killing a child, she didn't dare to show it too obviously. But after realizing that her father-in-law really didn't care about things, she became more and more reckless.

My son is so sensible, even if I show him some favoritism, I won't spoil him.

"Second Aunt?" Huang Shan's eyes lit up. "What happened to their family?"

"Your second uncle was granted the title of Marquis by the Emperor, and his tomb must be rebuilt according to the standards for a Marquis," Huang's sister-in-law sighed. "Your father and he were born of the same mother, so how come there's such a big difference?"

As she spoke, Sister-in-law Huang felt a pang of sadness.

Thinking back to what he had just heard, he felt even more indignant.

"What?" Huang Shan's mind was completely on someone else, and he really didn't know about such a big thing. He was so shocked that he covered his mouth. "Second Uncle has been granted a marquisate? Is it true?"

“You think it’s absurd too,” Sister Huang couldn’t help but shake her head. “Even storybooks wouldn’t dare to sing like that.”

She really couldn't understand how her brother-in-law, who had been dead for six years, could have received such great fortune, while her family didn't have the same luck.

Although we don't know what kind of marquis he is, his whole family will definitely rise to prominence.

But it has absolutely nothing to do with my family.

"Yes, Second Uncle has been dead for six years. How could he have been granted a marquisate? And that title, has it already been passed on to Xiao Chuan? Wouldn't Second Aunt's family have become a noble family?"

“That’s not how it works,” Sister Huang said, quite indignantly. “Just two months ago, everyone was laughing and chatting…”

Now they have absolutely no connection.

Sister-in-law Huang couldn't help but speculate darkly that the second wife must have known she was about to become successful, which was why she was in such a hurry to leave them behind.

“Mother,” Huang Shan asked, puzzled, “why don’t Grandpa and Father go to Second Aunt? We’re all family, there’s no reason for us to become estranged now.”

“Our two families have already separated and are no longer one family,” said Sister-in-law Huang regretfully. “It’s a pity that we were only a few days apart.”

She never expected that this family could be so heartless and ruthless, completely disregarding the years of friendship they had shared!

“You can’t say that,” Huang Shan said dismissively. “No outsiders know about the branching of the clan, so it doesn’t count. Even if we split the clan, my father is still my second uncle’s biological father, and my father is still my second uncle’s biological brother. Blood is thicker than water, and it can’t be severed with just a few words.”

“That makes sense,” Sister-in-law Huang agreed. “I’ll talk to your father later and tell him not to be so stubborn.”

“That’s right. Second Aunt and the others aren’t heartless people. Xiao Chuan is a Marquis, so it’s not shameful for Father to back down.”

"That makes sense!"

Huang Xiaosan, who was on his way, was completely unaware of the matter concerning the old house; otherwise, he would surely have sneered.

Some people may seem respectable and act with composure, but it's only when their interests are at stake that their true nature is revealed.

"Time will tell," a timeless proverb.

At that moment, not wanting to waste time, he sped up his journey and arrived at Huangjiakou in no time.

Stepping into Huangjiakou again, Huang Xiaosan thought he would have mixed feelings, but unexpectedly he felt a sense of relief, as if he had finally broken free of his shackles.

No matter how bitter or tiring it was, it's all in the past. Even the place where he was born and raised will gradually fade with time.

On the contrary, the Wolong Manor, which had not yet taken shape, gradually gained more weight in his heart and became irreplaceable!

"Xiao San," Huang Hai saw the person, rubbed his eyes in disbelief, and then shouted, "You're back?"

"Brother Hai, you're not in the field?"

"No, it was arranged by the village chief. He's here specifically to wait for you."

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaosan immediately frowned. "What are you waiting for us for?"

"Of course, it's about discussing the repair of the tomb," Huang Hai's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement. "The government has already issued a document saying that your father's tomb needs to be repaired according to the standards of a marquis, and they will definitely discuss it with you."

“There’s no need to trouble the clan with this,” Huang Xiaosan said directly. “We will move the grave on an auspicious day so as not to cause any trouble for the clan.”

"How can this be?"

“Why not?” Huang Xiaosan didn’t want to deal with it anymore and said directly, “Brother Huang Hai, I have something to discuss with Brother Huang Ye. I’ll be going now. Let’s talk again next time.”

After saying that, he rode away.

"Don't go!" Huang Hai urged urgently. "Xiao San, I still have something to say."

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaosan immediately increased his speed and disappeared from Huang Hai's sight in the blink of an eye.

“It really is different,” Huang Hai murmured, stroking his chin. “Whether it’s his clothes or his aura, he’s not simple. The young masters of wealthy families are probably just like this.”

"However, he doesn't seem to have a good impression of the clan."

"It seems that some plans are destined to fail."

"Never mind, it has nothing to do with me anyway. Just report back to the authorities."

After saying that, Huang Hai jogged back.