“Sister-in-law, look at Young Master Xiao, he’s so reasonable. In my opinion, let’s just let this matter go. The most important thing right now is to give Brother Meng a proper burial.”

After Ma the Cripple finished speaking, he pulled Granny Tian aside and lowered his voice, saying, "Sister-in-law, you can't fight city hall. Xiao Jingchuan's backing is too strong. Offending him will not do you any good. If you trust me, I will help you ease the tension between the Meng and Xiao families and try to get Ayao and Xiaoyu home to observe mourning and send Brother Meng off on his final journey."

After listening to what Ma the Cripple said, Granny Tian thought for a moment and then nodded.

She knew she couldn't beat Xiao Jingchuan, so she might as well accept Ma the Cripple's suggestion.

“Uncle of the child, your brother Meng died too tragically. I am not willing to let the Xiao family go like this.”

Meng Xin also leaned over and said, "Uncle Ma, I want to take back custody of the child. You must help me fight for it later."

Xiao Jingchuan sneered. This scumbag is delusional; he even wants to take back custody of the child.

Ma the Cripple also thought Meng Xin was being delusional. If he were a member of the Xiao family, he would definitely kill this brat with a single blow.

After calming Granny Tian down, Ma the Cripple turned to Mr. and Mrs. Xiao Jingchuan, "Young Master Xiao, Madam, my sister-in-law Meng has agreed to let the two children go back to observe mourning for Brother Meng. What do you think..."

Before Xiao Jingchuan could speak, Shen Yunsheng interjected, "It's fine to let Ayao and Xiaoyu go back, but we have to go together. We can't leave the children with them."

Meng Xin immediately retorted, "No! You can't go with us."

Shen Yunsheng glared at him. "We are the child's uncle and aunt, why can't we go? Besides, we don't trust you with the child."

The two sides were deadlocked, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Just then, Ma the Cripple cautiously suggested, "How about both sides compromise? Madam Xiao can take the two children to the Meng family, while Young Master Xiao can remain in Yunke Ferry. This way, we can satisfy the Meng family's demands and also allow Young Master Xiao to stay here with peace of mind. What do you all think?"