In the main room, Jiang's father and mother were not asleep either.
"Shuheng's father, do you think Shuyun and his second daughter-in-law are different? It seems like they talk more and have more ideas, unlike before when they wouldn't say more than a few words a day."
"Isn't that great? When the family splits up in the future, we can each take charge of our own household and not worry about not having a good life."
Jiang's father thought it was a good thing. Shuyun used to be quite naive about social interactions and only focused on her studies, neglecting everything else, which wasn't good.
Reading is important, but one shouldn't be a bookworm who can't even live a basic life. Reading is one path, but not the only one. He failed the provincial examination three times before giving up. He couldn't let his family sell everything they owned and neglect everything else just for the sake of passing the imperial examination.
Jiang's mother didn't dwell on it; it was better for things to get better than for things to get worse.
Brother Jiang and his wife haven't slept either, especially Sister-in-law Jiang, who feels that everyone is targeting them today.
"Shuheng, what do my second and third brothers mean today? Are they planning to split up the family?"
"What are you thinking? What family division? Our parents are still alive. From now on, let Shaoqin have less contact with Lin Yaozu, or he'll be led astray."
“That’s my nephew from my maternal family, and also Shaoqin’s cousin. You’re saying I have to cut off all ties with my maternal family if I’m not allowed to have contact with them?”
Jiang's sister-in-law was furious; that was her nephew from her maternal family, not just any cat or dog.
"Who told you to sever ties with your family? Lin Yaozu is ten years old and has been in school for four years, but he still hasn't learned the Thousand Character Classic. He just wastes his days, and your mother-in-law still protects him. If this continues, will your son become like Shaoqin, the senior student?"
Jiang's sister-in-law fell silent. Her mother spoiled Yaozu, and there was nothing she could do about it. She wouldn't be happy if Shaoqin turned out like Yaozu; she was truly torn.
Jiang Shuwen and his wife slept soundly, knowing their second brother's thoughts, and he also had his own plans.
That night, each branch of the Jiang family had its own plans, but none of them spoke of them openly.
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