Chen Shiying, unable to bear the thought of his mother being dismissed, argued strongly, "It was indeed wrong of my mother to disrespect Mrs. Wang by not acknowledging her as a daughter-in-law. However, my father's death, caused by his prolonged illness, cannot be entirely attributed to my mother. The accusation that my mother offended deities is merely a conjecture without proof. In court, evidence is the key..."
This infuriated Mr. Chen, whose anger was so great it contorted his face. He bellowed, "Shiying, even though you've become an official, you're still part of our Chen family. After death, you too will be buried in our family cemetery. Don't try to intimidate me with your officialdom."