The old lady was so incensed by her eldest daughter's scolding that she could barely breathe.
Eldest Aunt was the old lady's first child and, more importantly, her only daughter. She had always held a position of some status in the family. In the old lady's heart, she might have had her doubts about others, but she had always believed her daughter was genuinely filial.
The old lady clutched her chest and pointed at her daughter. "You... you're in cahoots with the second branch now, too."
Ms. Qian seized the opportunity to twist the knife. "It's only because she sees the second branch has struck it rich and wants to curry favor with them."
Eldest Aunt glared at Ms. Qian. "Keep spouting nonsense and see if I don't tell Gu Zhong to divorce you!"
Ms. Qian wanted to retort, but she was genuinely afraid Eldest Aunt would go and speak to Gu Zhong.
Gu Zhong had been very displeased with her lately, so she could only swallow her resentment and stay silent.
