Gu Xin clicked her tongue inwardly; the princess's words were undeniably harsh!
This also shows that the princess was determined to make Bai Laosan the second son of Bai Lao, and to give the title to Bai Laoer.
When they become ruthless, they don't even want their great-grandchildren.
Gu Xin had never seen an old lady let her daughter-in-law or granddaughter-in-law take her children and grandchildren back to her parents' home. Even poor families didn't have this kind of situation. This was the first time she had ever seen it.
Zhang and Zheng Wei were both stunned.
The Princess continued, "The position of Heir Apparent will belong to the second branch of the family. Whether you, Zheng, take Yu-ge'er back to your parents' home or stay, when the family divides, Yu-ge'er's belongings will not be reduced in the slightest. Zhang, do you also want to go back to your parents' home? If you want to go back, I will allow it. Shi-ying is my Bai family's granddaughter, and she is of marriageable age. You are not allowed to take her with you. Don't worry, after you go back to your parents' home, I will find Shi-ying a suitable match."
Zhang shook her head: "I, no, I won't..."
Zheng Wei snapped out of her daze and looked at the princess in disbelief: "Grandmother, are you trying to drive me and Yu'er away? Aren't you afraid I'll gossip about the family? Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you? Aren't you afraid that Third Uncle's position as heir will be illegitimate?"
The princess scoffed, "I've lived for decades, and I grew up being terrified. I didn't dare leave you, but you yourself proposed taking our great-grandson before Shijie even reached the age of twenty-seven. Family matters? Heh, people can say whatever they want. What's so funny about that? Besides, your third uncle is dead, and the one present now is Bai Jiawang, the second son of the Bai family. The Donglin Prince's Mansion doesn't participate in court affairs or anything else; it's just a title. What's so illegitimate about it? My son came from my womb; what's illegitimate about it? I told the prince he was, so he is rightfully his! So, Zheng, whether you want to stay or leave, make it clear now, and let's have Princess Xinxin as a witness!"
Madam Zheng shook her head, her expression contorted with rage: "So ruthless, so incredibly ruthless!"
The princess watched her quietly.
After a while, the princess gave Bai Shiying a wink.
Bai Shiying hesitated for a moment, then came over and helped his mother and sister-in-law up, leading them back to their chairs to sit down.
The princess then looked at Bai Laosi: "Laosi, Liang Shi, do you two have any objections to this? If so, take this opportunity to bring it up. Although I may not agree even if you bring it up, I allow you to do so."
The couple from the fourth branch exchanged a glance and shook their heads.
The princess nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very well, then the position of heir is settled. Remember, the one alive now is Second Master Bai Jiawang, and the one killed by the rebellious son of the second branch, Bai Shijun, is Third Master Bai Jiachang. From now on, if any of you let anything slip outside and I find out, you will be punished according to family law! Any other questions?"
Those below either nodded or remained silent.
Upon seeing this, the princess summoned the steward, who had already calculated the value of the family's properties, estates, shops, and cash.
The princess showed no favoritism and listed all the family's businesses.
Because the Prince of Donglin had voluntarily agreed to settle in Taizhou, many of the gifts bestowed upon him by the late emperor were in Taizhou Prefecture.
The princess was also skilled in business, and over the decades, the Bai family's business grew larger and larger under their management.
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