Not Backing Down

Fan Ruyin's voice reverberated, charged with indignation. "Stop trying to frighten Mother! She's just recovered, and you're scaring her again. What's your intention?!"

"No one can match your skills, can they?" First Madam Fan retorted with a sneer. "Over the years, you've engaged in plenty of such antics! I don't wish to dwell on the past, but today's events must be clarified. Moving forward, there must be order in this household!"

Suddenly, Fan Ruyin turned towards Old Lady Fan, her expression pleading.

"You're defying authority!"

"Mother, please don't be upset!" First Old Master Fan intervened hastily. "Why don't you hear them out first? Then we can discuss how to address the situation. What do you say? Let's not let anger cloud our judgment!"

Second Old Master Fan added his voice to the plea. "Indeed, Mother. If you faint again, it will harm your health!"