The Song Family had donated a Jiansheng title to Lian Shouren, and Lian Shouren would soon take up an official post. Zhao Xiue felt conflicted as she murmured to Lian Manman, who was also lost in her own thoughts, wondering how this event would impact the Lian Family and their future.
Although Lian Shouren taking up an official post was not through the traditional civil examination, Old Master Lian's long-cherished wish was finally fulfilled. Furthermore, the timing of the news was opportune, coinciding with the Lian Family's move towards a complete division. Why was the Lian Family dividing? For years, the Lian Family had been tightening their belts to support Lian Shouren and his son in their studies, yet Lian Shouren had been stuck at the Scholar level, demanding much but offering little in return, causing the Lian Family to lose balance both economically and spiritually—one of the main reasons for division.
Old Master Lian never wished to divide the family at any time.