Jiang Mei felt stifled by this, fearful that her brother might bear a grudge. From childhood to adulthood, their mother's favoritism had caused both siblings to suffer their share of hardships.
Jiang Yan kept busy serving food to his father and wife, maintaining a faint smile throughout, adhering to the principle he had taught his wife: to treat his mother's unpleasant words as in one ear and out the other.
Zhao Wensheng had always treated his mother-in-law's words as air.
Jiang Mei's mother facing another cold response, felt frustrated with everyone in the room – her own children and grandchildren, yet none seemed close to her heart. Eventually, Jiang Mei's father broke the silence, "Aren't you going to talk to Ayan about his uncle's situation?" Finally, Jiang Mei's mother began to speak freely.
"This time, several relatives came from our hometown, all saying that your uncle went to Mount Wutai."
Mount Wutai?