Xie Ji glanced helplessly at his own mother.
He's not exactly smart, but he's not stupid either.
One's own mother always judges others by her own standards.
She was a country girl, but Xie Yuan wasn't.
Xie Yuan was a noblewoman from a prominent family, and the eldest daughter of her branch of the family.
He received a good education from a young age and even traveled the world with Xie Yuan.
Her knowledge, talent, and magnanimity far surpassed those of Aunt Liu, a mere village girl.
It was someone sent by Xie Ze who spoke disparaging words about Xie Yuan, but his words still revealed his fear of Xie Yuan.
In fact, putting all that aside, Xie Ji already knew what was going on just because Xie Ze sent someone from afar to pick him up and take him to Lingnan.
Xie Ji knew that his existence was trouble for Xie Yuan.
He tried to fight Xie Yuan directly, but had no chance of winning, so he could only resort to such despicable means to disgust her.
Yes, Xie Ji was well aware of Xie Ze's plans, and he only agreed because he was hoping for the best.
Xie Ze was indeed no match for Xie Yuan, but he was still the patriarch of the Xie clan.
Xie Ji had no intention of competing with Xie Yuan for the Xie family's assets, nor would he be foolish enough to point fingers at Xie Yuan in the name of "elder brother".
He simply wanted to obtain the identity of a member of the Xie family.
Now that Xie Ze is dead, his last remaining hope has been shattered.
"Go back! Follow Father's arrangements and become a wealthy man. I will no longer covet a status and wealth that are not rightfully mine!"
Xie Ji made up his mind not to waste any more words arguing with Aunt Liu, and turned around to pack his bags.
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