But these were special circumstances, and he could only respond in kind.
Besides, given the way things were, his refusal would mean utter ruin for the Cao Family.
At this thought, Li Chang'an sighed.
He had been with the Cao Family for a long time.
Both his master, Cao Shu, and his master's wife, Zhang Xiang, had been very kind to him.
'He knew their kindness came with strings attached, but wasn't that just how relationships worked in this world?'
'Keeping up appearances was more than enough.'
The Martial Champion's Mansion's estate wasn't huge, but since the Cao Family insisted on him inheriting it, Li Chang'an had no reason to refuse.
Having made his decision, Li Chang'an bent down and helped the kneeling figures to their feet. Then he spoke, "Madam Zhang, my two brothers, please rise. We can discuss the inheritance later. First, let's finish Master's funeral."
Seeing that he hadn't refused, the three of them let out an involuntary sigh of relief.
