She knew her granddaughter well. She knew that the antique paintings and calligraphy, as well as the gold bars and silver coins in the space, would not be kept by her. She would definitely divide them among her two brothers. Even the two courtyard houses would not be left uninhabited by the two brothers after they were brought back!
But that's because her Wenru is kind-hearted!
If she's unwilling to share, Guan Wanxin will absolutely not allow anyone to take it from her!
Guan Wanxin, though a woman, fought alongside men in the chaos of war, proving herself no less capable than any man!
Therefore, she despises those who favor sons over daughters the most!
She believes that even her family members should not have such outdated and harmful ideas!
After Guan Wanxin finished speaking, she could no longer suppress a violent cough. She bent over and covered her mouth tightly with her hand.
Guan Yuanxiu quickly supported his mother, saying urgently, "Mom! Don't get angry! Don't get angry! Wenru said you mustn't get agitated!"
He patted his mother's back while glaring at Qin Yue with unprecedented disappointment and warning in his eyes.
Qin Yue was stunned by her mother-in-law's words and terrified by her husband's gaze.
Guan Wanxin coughed until she was almost exhausted. She leaned against her son's chest, panting heavily, her face ashen.
She closed her eyes, no longer looking at Qin Yue, only her heavy, bellows-like breathing remained in her chest.
After a long while, she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze falling on the rafter on the roof beam, blackened by smoke:
"I...I haven't finished yet. At first, I didn't plan to leave anything for the eldest and third brothers, since they'll have your help in the future. Wenru actually suggested splitting it equally, but I refused. In the end, we agreed on ten gold bars and jewelry. Wenru remembered our brotherhood and was willing to share to help them. You...should remember her kindness...not...take it for granted..."
Guan Yuanxiu nodded, his voice choked with emotion, "Mom, we understand! We all understand!"
Qin Yue's tears flowed silently, and it was unclear whether she truly understood.
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