Chapter 251 Will Let You Live a Good Life
Sun Muzhi was both surprised and not surprised by his mother's attitude.
What was surprising was that my mother had always been gentle and docile, never getting into conflict with anyone, and never taking the initiative to fight for anything. But today she disobeyed my grandmother and firmly agreed to divide the family, which was very different from her usual temperament.
Not surprisingly, mothers always stand up for the future of themselves and their children.
It was like the efforts his mother made more than ten years ago to get him included in the Sun family tree.
Old Madam Sun was so angry that she couldn't stand steadily. "Okay, okay, all of you are great. In your eyes, an old woman like me is dead, right?"
Bai and Zhen didn't say anything, but seemed to agree with what was said. Old Madam Sun was embarrassed and her face was shaking.
Sun Chenghai and Zhou didn't expect that the second and third houses would both propose to separate, and the first house was suddenly left isolated and helpless. The two of them looked very ugly for a while.
Of course they didn't want to split up the family business. If they did, there would be no one to help if something happened to the eldest wife.
If Sun Muzhi made a contribution in Xiping, their eldest wife would have no chance to benefit from it.
Sun Dinghai slowed down his tone, "My two brothers and sisters, the Sun family is in trouble right now. We should all work together to overcome this difficulty. How can we let our own internal chaos start? Once we have successfully overcome this crisis, it will not be too late to discuss the matter of dividing the family."
Bai sneered, "Who knows if we can escape this time? There's no reason for us to take risks with you."
Sun Dinghai held his breath and looked at Sun Wenhai. His eyes dodged and he avoided their eye contact.
This attitude says it all.
Madam Sun said harshly, "I don't agree to divide the family, and none of you can get a share."
Mrs. Bai immediately turned to Sun Wenhai and said, "Divorce! Divorce now! I won't stay in this hell."
Sun Wenhai naturally disagreed.
He turned to Old Lady Sun and begged her with a strong attitude, insisting on dividing the family property.
"Mother, you can't just think about my brother, you have to think about your son too."
Sun Wenhai refused to give in and kept pestering Old Madam Sun. The first and second wives were in a mess, while the third wife stayed out of it and watched the show.
Mrs. Bai started to dig up old things and revealed the Sun family's past secrets. Veins on Old Madam Sun's forehead were throbbing, and she finally had no choice but to give in.
"After the family is divided, you will have to move out of this Sun Mansion immediately. You better think it through!"
Bai immediately said, "I'll move right away. There won't be any delay."
Zhen also expressed her opinion. Both of them tried to avoid the matter. Old Lady Sun breathed a sigh of relief.
With the full support of the second branch, the division of the family began without delay.
Bai felt that no matter how much money was given to the first wife, it would all have to be handed over to the court in the end to atone for the crime, so it would be better to give it to the second wife.
Old Lady Sun also suggested giving more to the second wife, and after the matter was settled, the second wife would return the money to the first wife.
But Bai was not happy. The money had already gone into her pocket, and he wanted her to take it out? That was simply a pipe dream.
Zhou also did not trust Bai and threatened that even if they donated it to the court, they would not let Bai take a single penny from them.
The two sides argued until their faces turned red. Old Madam Sun covered her chest with her hands, almost fainting from anger.
The third room was originally a marginal room. They did not say a word throughout the whole process and just let the first and second rooms quarrel, but they did not expect that the spearhead would also be directed at them.
Zhou and Bai suggested that Sun Muzhi divide up the rewards he had previously received, but Sun Muzhi directly refused.
"This is a gift from the Emperor, not for the Sun family. If you two aunts want it, you might as well ask the Emperor about the ownership of these things first."
Sun Muzhi's strong attitude choked both of them.
In the end, they were afraid of Sun Muzhi and did not dare to continue to pester him.
The third house only got a pitifully small share in the end, which was within their expectations.
For them, being able to protect their original belongings and escape from this cage is the best outcome.
Sun Muzhi and the Zhen mother and son returned to Zixiao Courtyard. After giving an order, Cuiping began to pack up her things quickly, very happy.
She was originally worried that after the Third Young Master left the capital, their third branch would be treated even more harshly. Now, they can finally live separately.
The haze in Zhen's heart also dissipated for the most part. She didn't expect that the issue of dividing the family, which she had been worried about, could be solved so easily.
Everything went so smoothly that it was trance-like.
However, if they move out suddenly, it might be difficult for them to find a place to live.
Unexpectedly, Sun Muzhi said, "Some time ago, my son bought a small house with two entrances in Jinshuihe Lane. It's not big, but it's enough for you for now. When my son comes back from Xiping, I will buy you a bigger house."
Originally, he was not well off financially, but last time the emperor rewarded him with a lot of gold and silver, so he immediately started looking for a house.
Ever since he was old enough to understand, he secretly made up his mind that when he had the ability, he would take his mother away from the Sun family.
At that time, he didn't know when he could leave with a legitimate reason, but he prepared the house first so that the mother and son would have no worries.
Unexpectedly, the house would be put to use so soon.
Zhen's eyes widened in shock.
Sun Muzhi held her hand and said firmly, "Mother, I said I would let you live a good life, and I will definitely keep my word."
Zhen's heart was filled with excitement and joy, and her eyes were uncontrollably hot.
The child whom she had tried her best to save and protect with all her heart has grown up and is now able to protect herself from the wind and rain.
The Sun family took a day to quickly divide up the family, and the second and third branches also moved out quickly.
The next day, Sun Chenghai confessed in court that he had failed to educate his son properly. He was willing to resign from his post and donate all his property to atone for his crime, hoping that the emperor would show him leniency.
When the ministers in the hall heard the inside story, they were all stunned.
The Sun family is so bold! They almost caused the Ninth Princess to be killed before, but they didn't learn their lesson this time and dared to do it again. They think their lives are too long.
Emperor Defeng did not say anything. Sun Chenghai felt as if there was a knife hanging high above his head, ready to fall at any time.
After a while, Emperor Defeng said, "Sun Jingxuan has attempted to murder the princess several times. This is a serious crime punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the entire clan. If I forgive him so easily, where will the dignity of the imperial family be? How can we deter scoundrels? In the future, won't others follow suit?"
When Sun Chenghai heard this, cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.
He kowtowed again, "It is my fault for not raising my son well. I deserve death, but the rest of the Sun family are innocent. Please, Your Majesty, for the Empress' sake, show some mercy!"
Emperor Defeng's expression was ambiguous. "If it weren't for the Empress, do you think you would have the chance to kneel here and speak to me? My dear Sun, I gave you a chance last time, but you didn't know how to cherish it."
Sun Chenghai's heart was overwhelmed by despair, and his back was completely wet.
The bargaining chip offered by the Sun family is not enough.
What exactly should be done to preserve the Sun family?
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