The Great Ming Kingdom governs the world with filial piety. Disobedience is a serious crime. Once a crime is established, the punishment ranges from exile three thousand miles away to confiscation of property and beheading.
Granny Chen didn't want to separate the family either. If they did, the second branch of the family would be nothing, and the servants wouldn't get any benefits at all.
However, using filial piety to keep Lu Ziqian in check can prevent him from constantly talking about dividing the family property.
Lu Ziqian was not afraid at all, and his attitude remained arrogant: "Go, go now!"
"There are countless eyes watching the General's Mansion from outside."
“Go and sue me now, and let the Emperor punish me. It would be best if my aunt, the Empress, was also implicated and banished to the Cold Palace. Once the General’s Mansion is completely ruined and the whole family starves to death, Grandmother will be happy.”
Old Madam Zhu and the second branch of the family turned pale with fright upon hearing Lu Ziqian's words; this was not the outcome they desired.
At this moment, Lu Shunxin, who had been hiding behind Old Zhu, finally spoke up.
"Ziqian, don't get angry."
"Your grandmother is old and confused, so don't take it to heart."
"You're the one she cares about most, how could she really sue you? She was just saying that out of anger!"
“Your grandmother was short-sighted in sending Madam Su to the Marquis’s residence. She’s just an old woman from the countryside who hasn’t experienced much in life, and she loses her composure when things get complicated.”
"I hope Mrs. Su wasn't frightened. Your second uncle apologizes on behalf of your grandmother."
"Let's forget about splitting up the family property. You said yourself that there are so many eyes watching us. We can't do anything that will make us a laughing stock."
"Especially for wealthy and prominent families like ours, the more we divide the property, the more our family falls into ruin!"
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