Master Ren said, "Once the accounts at the coal mine and the coal warehouse are settled and 500,000 taels of silver are paid first, father can be released. I'll have someone do it as soon as possible. I saw father today, and although he's no longer feverish, he's been coughing and not in good spirits. The prison is too cold and damp, and I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on any longer."
After hearing what Master Ren said, Old Lady Ren no longer had any objections. They had to pay the money anyway, so what difference did it make if they paid early or late? Could they still owe the government a debt?
"Then go quickly and bring your father back as soon as possible."
Master Ren was about to agree when he heard a commotion outside.
Old Madam Ren frowned and asked unhappily, "Who's making so much noise outside?"
Shanhu ran in hurriedly and reported: "Old lady, the old lady from the East Mansion is here, she..."
Before Shanhu could finish her words, the old lady Liao from the East Mansion strode in.
The second master hurriedly asked, "Mother, why are you here?"
Liao glanced at Old Madam Ren and snorted coldly, "I'm not coming? If I don't come, the Ren family will be ruined without anyone knowing!" She walked over and tapped Second Master Ren's forehead with her finger. "You're so honest that you just believe whatever others say. If I hadn't kept a closer eye on you, you'd have been eaten to the bone."
Old Madam Ren said unhappily, "Second sister-in-law, what do you mean by that?"
Liao sneered, "What do you mean? Let me ask you, do you want to use half of the Ren family's property to rescue my uncle from prison? I have no objection to you saving people, but before that, let's divide the family property first!"
Everyone in the room was shocked when they heard this.
Master Ren Er coughed lightly and said, "Mother, what are you talking about?"
Old Madam Ren glanced at Second Master Ren and snorted inwardly. If someone hadn't specifically informed Mrs. Liao about this, how could she have known about it and chosen this moment to cause trouble? No wonder Second Master Ren hadn't said a word just now, not even mentioning writing to his father and brother in Kyoto to explain. It turned out there was something else waiting for him.
Old Mrs. Ren spat in her heart, saying that it is said that a barking dog bites. Ren Shiyuan usually looks like he is devoted to Buddhism and doesn't care about worldly affairs, but when it comes to critical moments, he is the most thoughtful.
Master Ren said, "Second Aunt, when my grandfather was alive, he said that the Ren family would not be divided."
Liao said, "This is a different time now! If your grandfather knew that the Ren family would be defeated by you, he would have agreed to split up long ago! Isn't it better for the Ren family to split up now? We in the East Mansion will take our share, and you can use yours to save your uncle. Then half of our ancestral heritage can still be preserved, right?"
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