"If you're unwilling to retrieve them, then so be it. Why don't we all go to the government office and stay together with them! Sister-in-law, I'll have to rely on you to manage the household!"
Both families harbored resentment towards this woman who married into the family, yet received preferential treatment from the old lady. She seemed more like a true member of the Fan Family than they did.
Fan Ruyin felt slighted by the implication but chose to remain silent, attributing it to envy. She offered only a cold smile in response.
First Madam Fan said nothing further, leading her family to depart.
Second Mrs. Fan swiftly followed suit, declaring, "Sister-in-law, we'll accompany you. Let's go together!"
"Very well!"
"How dare you!" Old Lady Fan erupted in fury, slamming her hand on the tea table. "Are you both plotting rebellion?"