Chapter 276: Taking Advantage of the Old Bastard

Chen Shiying knew that what Chen Afu said was the truth. Wang Juanniang was poor and powerless, and was frail in temperament. If she were to marry into his family, his own mother would not be kind to her, and the daughter she bore would receive even worse treatment…

Every word stabbed like a needle, causing him to feel uncomfortable. He felt both embarrassed and ashamed, but he couldn't let Chen Afu expose his mother's deeds. Filial piety is one thing, but it would also greatly impact him and his family.

He struggled to say, "Fu'er, dad knows, dad is aware that your grandmother has done many bad things and caused discomfort to you and your mother. But no matter what, she is my mother and I cannot abandon her. Moreover, if her bad reputation were to spread, it would affect your and your sisters' reputations. You have found a good family, but your sisters haven't…"