CHAPTER 1355: CHAPTER 691: AWAKENING (PART 2)

He tried to make peace, but didn’t expect Lady Zhou wouldn’t let it go. As they say, even a clay figure has its earthy nature; Lian Shouxin swallowed this grievance, but the anger didn’t subside, just simmered in his belly and erupted when he could bear it no longer.

Yet, he couldn’t direct it at the root of the problem, Lady Zhou, leaving Lian Shouxin feeling wronged and anxious.

"Quickly serve your Fourth Uncle some tea," the ever-silent Old Master Lian finally spoke, instructing the entering Lady Chiang and beckoning Lian Shouxin, "Old Fourth, don’t worry, have a seat and speak your mind slowly."

After everyone’s persuasion, Lian Shouxin slowly sat back down.

Once he sat, Old Master Lian was at a loss on how to begin the persuasion.

Lady Zhou was causing quite a ruckus; he feared she’d harm her health over this, yet he also wanted Lian Shouxin to come over so the two could have a good conversation. Therefore, he had Lian Jizu fetch Lian Shouxin. Lian Shouxin came indeed, and Lady Zhou didn’t get angry at seeing him, showing rare tenderness, which made Old Master Lian happy. So, he kept silent, intending to let Lady Zhou and Lian Shouxin have a heartfelt mother-son conversation.

Mother and son, as long as the relationship is good, everything else is negotiable.

Unexpectedly, Lian Shouxin’s reaction was so cold, not only cold but he took the initiative to settle old scores with Lian Shouyi.

Lian Shouxin wasn’t venting at Lian Shouyi; he was clearly accusing Lady Zhou, those words simply implying Lady Zhou’s heartlessness, ignoring the familial bond between Lian Shouxin and her. Yet, in this matter, Lian Shouxin indeed stood on the moral high ground, as Lady Zhou had gone too far. Even if he had stopped the matter, having such a thought was unforgivable.

"It’s moving, it’s moving," Old Master Lian muttered to himself.

And what Lian Shouxin said, telling Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi that they can’t use him and Lady Zhou as shields in the future, that statement implied they shouldn’t listen too much to him and Lady Zhou anymore, right?

This matter is going downhill. Old Master Lian pondered deeply, unable to pinpoint where things went wrong, nor could he find suitable words. Helplessly, he glanced at Lady Zhou.

"Those words came from me." Lady Zhou spoke in a pouty manner, her tone as domineering as always, yet with a hint of teasing and wheedling. "Wasn’t I angry? Your elder sister was in such a hurry that she was nearly ’Jumping Up the Room’, inviting others to discuss but they wouldn’t come. She was preoccupied with the Zhang Family affairs, not caring about our Old Lian Family matters. I said it in a fit of anger, it was just an offhand remark, your father didn’t hold me back, did he?"

In the end, Lady Zhou gave Lian Shouxin a white-eyed stare.

Yes, that’s how it should be said. Old Master Lian breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn’t say those words himself because he had to maintain his dignity, but Lady Zhou, as an elderly mother speaking to her son, a woman to a man, could say them.

While feeling relieved, Old Master Lian couldn’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia. This demeanor and tone of Lady Zhou’s hadn’t been around for many years. Back when they were still young, Lady Zhou often spoke this way, usually when she clearly had no reason or did something wrong.

Every time such a situation arose, it usually ended with him reluctantly conceding. Lian Shouxin was Lady Zhou’s son, and naturally, he had no other choice.

Indeed, Lian Shouxin lowered his head, wordless for a long time.

"No matter what we do, it’s never right, is it?" Lian Shouxin suddenly lifted his head and asked.

Clearly, Lian Shouxin’s reaction to Lady Zhou’s words was not what Old Master Lian expected. Lian Shouxin was very angry because not only did Lady Zhou show no remorse, but she also countered accusingly, naturally blaming, smearing his wife and children.

Lian Shouxin’s composure, coupled with the sudden outburst, left everyone in the room somewhat stunned.

"Father, how is your health now, are you still taking medicine?" Lian Shouxin suddenly asked.

"Ah..., not taking any medicine, everything’s fine now." Old Master Lian thought for a moment and replied.

"And mother, wasn’t she said to have a condition of foolishness, is she better, still need medicine prescribed?" Lian Shouxin asked again, yet did not look at Lady Zhou.

"Ah..., she’s fine, she’s just pretending." Old Master Lian pondered and replied.

"How am I pretending?" Lady Zhou wouldn’t relent, but she didn’t start bickering with Old Master Lian, for she had more important matters, which was to lodge a complaint with Lian Shouxin. "Old Fourth, I forgot to tell you. Manman that girl’s heart is wicked, she prescribed me medicine that almost killed me with bitterness. She teamed up with Yeye that brat to force me to take medicine. And at your home..."

"Was the prescription given by Manman?" Lian Shouxin interrupted Lady Zhou, asking.

Lady Zhou was speechless.

"Since it’s medicine, it will taste bitter. Medicine shouldn’t be taken casually, nor should words be said carelessly, and being a person requires a bit of conscience." Lian Shouxin said.

"Old Fourth, are you lecturing me?" Lady Zhou raised her voice.

"The matters from your Big Auntie’s place have all been settled, right, any dissatisfaction?" Lian Shouxin completely ignored Lady Zhou, instead switching topics.

"Right, that matter, we owe a lot to Wu Lang. Your big aunt sent word, once Jin Suo and his father feel better, they’ll come to thank you." Old Master Lian said.

"No need to thank, just let her behave properly. The Yamen wasn’t set up by our family, not everything goes as Wu Lang wants. How difficult this matter was, you know how many favors Wu Lang owes? Forget it, talking to you all is a waste. No matter what we do, it’s never good. By the way, don’t let her step into our house anymore." With that, Lian Shouxin stood up.

"If anyone is dissatisfied with my children’s mother and the kids, they should come for me, don’t criticize behind their backs. Whatever they say or do, it’s all on my instruction."

After leaving these words, Lian Shouxin didn’t wait for the others to react and stepped out of the room.

As Lian Shouxin reached the main door, he heard the wailing cries of Lady Zhou coming from the Upper Room.

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