Of course, Fan Ruyin refused to admit fault and apologize. Instead, she resumed crying, lamenting how her brother and sister-in-law were cruel and heartless. It was evident they didn't regard her as family and were purposefully tormenting her…
The situation descended into chaos.
In the end, everyone was exasperated, and the matter remained unresolved. No one was content.
First Old Master Fan and Second Old Master Fan felt too ashamed to compel their wives to apologize on behalf of their sister. None of their actions made sense.
They were at an impasse, but little did they know, news of the dispute had spread. The following day, thugs descended upon the Fan family's rice shop, silk shop, restaurant, and several other establishments, disrupting business operations.
The shopkeeper, known for his temper, clashed with the intruders, further aggravating the situation. He reported the incident to the authorities, but help arrived slowly from the yamen.