Old Zheng looked at Old Woman, meaning, Please say the word—should I go in and beat them up, or... should we just let it go?
Although Old Woman looked displeased, she was not angry with them. Instead, she had sunk into rather heavy contemplation.
She felt that what Lu Chengwen said was not without reason, but judging by her own experience and her observation of the international situation, her macro strategy and vision would not be wrong.
She turned and slowly walked away.
Old Zheng understood at once. He slowly helped the Three Brothers close the door, then turned and followed her.
He even tried to comfort Old Woman. "They're just a few young people. They don't understand anything and only like gossiping in private. Madam, please don't take it to heart."
Old Woman shook her head. "Do you think I've been unfair to Wenting?"
Old Zheng and Old Woman had known each other for decades, but though they were old friends of many years, they were also master and servant. He never got involved in matters concerning the internal conflicts of her family.
Not to mention, these matters involved a power struggle within a top-tier wealthy family.
"Ah, they're all your grandsons and granddaughters. With so many children, how could anyone truly guarantee they treat them all perfectly equally? Even ordinary families can't do that. But your intentions toward every child are the same. They're all sensible; they won't blame you."
Old Woman shook her head. "I know it's inconvenient for you to say, and I won't force you. Old Zheng, if they were your children, what would you do?"
Old Zheng scratched his head. "Me? I'd definitely hand the family fortune to the boy. If I gave it to a girl... wouldn't it all end up going to