If the Qis took back their daughter's dowry, then the Yangs wouldn't just sit idly by. When Yang's sister, Aunt Jing, was still alive, she had stepped forward to demand that Xie Teng return her younger sister's dowry. Although she has since passed away, there are still brothers in the family. Once they hear about the Qis taking back their daughter's dowry, the Yangs will naturally send someone over soon after. By then, the Xies would truly become the laughing stock of Qinghe County!

  Xie Qigong was left speechless.

  Xie Hong also took out his handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

  Xie Wan really admires her aunt. Just look at how she can suppress the Xie family with just one sentence, making them unable to hold their heads up high. It's no wonder that Uncle has always treated her with great respect. This treasure of a woman is indeed worthy of him.

  However, Xie Qigong is not so easy to deal with either.

  "Auntie is worrying too much. Since it's a business discussion, there's naturally room for negotiation." He slowed down his tone and said: "Auntie's three conditions are too absolute. Let's not mention what Lang'er will do after he grows up, first talk about the property of the second house. If Auntie is worried that this property won't fall into their hands, how can we believe that if Auntie manages it on their behalf, it will definitely be returned to its original owner?"

  The Yang family was also a prominent family in Qinghe County, only they had never produced an official. In terms of family wealth, they were not inferior to the Xie family at all. The dowry left by Madame Yang included two shops, a mansion, and a 400-acre estate. Although the mansion was occupied by them, Xie Tong was not very good at managing the business, but due to its good location, the income from the shops and the estate had been passable over the years.

  Xie Qigong can ignore the dowry of the Qi family, but Yang Shi is his original wife after all. It's only natural to give it to his own children and grandchildren. But if outsiders get their hands on it, wouldn't that make him a useless husband who can't even protect his family's wealth?

  Yu's family suddenly laughed: "The old master of the relatives is right! Since the words have been said to this point, then we might as well open the window and speak clearly! This matter of the second house's property is indeed not suitable for you to handle, nor is it suitable for me. If you insist on letting them stay, then you can only let them manage the property themselves! Anyway, there are still some people left by my brother-in-law, just let them continue to take care of it!"

  Xie Qigong said: "Lang's son is still a minor, how can he take over the industry? Of course, we will manage it on his behalf!"

  "That's not going to work!" Yu shouted loudly: "Let us take the person away, you don't agree, leave them here to manage the industry on their own, and you still won't agree! We are still relatives after all, you're being so stubborn, isn't this just bullying?! Our Qi family may not be as prominent as yours, but we also make a living in the government office! If you don't come up with a satisfactory plan today, I'm not leaving this door!"

  "Auntie has something nice to say!"

  The gate was dimly lit, and Mr. Wang walked over from the other end, saying in a soft voice: "Both families have dignity, why make a big fuss about these small things for everyone to know?"

  "It's not a small matter! Yu Shi loudly said: "Lang Ge and his siblings are my younger sister's flesh and blood, I'm not like some people who would squeeze out their own biological son and daughter-in-law for someone else's son! If we have to abandon our own flesh and blood for the sake of a few points of face, the Qi family doesn't have this rule!"

  Isn't this referring to the monk scolding the bald donkey?

  Xie Qigong's face sank, and Wang's face also looked somewhat embarrassed.

  Qizong and his son stood beside the Yu family, their backs straightened even more. The Yu family continued: "In short, today we either take them away along with their property, or you agree to our conditions and let them stay!"

  Xie Wan looked up at her aunt with admiration and felt extremely happy.

  With such an aunt standing up for her, what is she worried about?

  Xie Hong pretended to be submissive in front of Xie Qigong, but he would never let Xie Qigong know about the schemes in his heart. So Xie Qigong, who was kept in the dark, might still try to negotiate with Qi's family for the sake of face, and eventually use the property of the second house as a threat to force them to acknowledge their ancestry and restore the reputation of the Xie family, and then let them go. However, after Aunt Wang threw out these three conditions, Wang Shi and Xie Hong would never agree to let them go again.

  Otherwise, why did Wang rush out so anxiously?

  Wang Shi and Xie Hongli's main purpose in staying was to obtain the power to manage the second house's property. According to their original plan, if they stayed, who would take over the management of the second house's internal affairs and miscellaneous tasks from Wang Shi?

  At that time, Xie Liang and Xie Wan not only had no silver in their hands to use, but also had to look at her face, which was equivalent to letting her manipulate them.

  Xie Qigong did everything to maintain the family's reputation, not to drag down Xie Rong's legs. He disliked Xie Teng so much that even if he knew Wang was being harsh on Xie Cang and the others, at most he would just say a couple of words, what could he really do for them?

  So, Xie Wan must borrow the power of her uncle and aunt to firmly grasp the family property in her own hands. With money, she will have the strength to deal with these despicable guys!

  Xie Qigong would definitely not agree to let the Qi family manage the family property, but the Qi family would also not agree to let someone from the Xie family manage it. In the end, after much argument, they had no choice but to agree to let Xie Zhen and his sister manage it themselves.

  Wang and Xie weighed the pros and cons, and had no choice but to reluctantly agree. Although it was not as convenient as Wang taking over directly, in their opinion, Xie Liang was only thirteen years old and had a very gentle nature, while Xie Wan was only eight years old. As long as they didn't leave the Xie estate, there would be plenty of opportunities to get what they wanted.

  Perhaps in a past life it would have been so, but after Xie Wan had learned of their intentions, how could she be deceived again?

  Xie Wan looked at Wang Shi and saw her giving a signal to Xie Hong, who was standing aside with an unknown intention. At the same time, she gently persuaded Xie Qigong: "I've been thinking about it, and what Aunt Wang said also makes sense. Nai has always been close to her maternal family, and Uncle and Aunt Wang's protection of their nephew is also a good intention. Isn't Father worried about the hardships that Lang and his siblings are facing outside? I think we should each take a step back, after all, the children are what matter most."

  Xie Qigong's face relaxed a bit, but he was still not pleased.

  He did not speak, and Mr. Wang also saw that he meant to acquiesce. So he got up and said in a warm voice to Qi Zhong and Yu Shi: "Our old master is also anxious to protect his grandson, and it's inevitable that some words are spoken hastily. The two families are close relatives, and I hope Uncle Wang and Auntie will not take it to heart."

  Yu's family came prepared, and just now Wang's words of persuasion to Xie Qigong were also heard by her. Naturally, she wouldn't be overly entangled in this matter, so she said: "Now that the conversation has opened up, it's better. We're not those kinds of people who are muddled and confused, we just can't stand the principle of only allowing officials to start fires but not allowing common people to light lamps. The conditions you've proposed, we can compromise on, why can't you compromise on the conditions we've proposed? Our young lady is also a proper bride married into your family, not someone who climbed up herself!"

  "Mrs. Wang said, "Auntie's words are reasonable." Mrs. Wang continued, "We all think that our daughter-in-law is gentle and virtuous, and we have all seen it with our own eyes and remembered it in our hearts. Since we are all for the sake of the children, as their parents, it is only natural that we want to leave them a legacy." She smiled again, "However, Auntie's condition is a bit too harsh, no wonder our old master does not agree. If you do not allow us to intervene in the property of the Xie family, then it is also reasonable that we do not allow others to intervene either. What does Auntie think?"

  Yu smiled and said, "So I say let them manage it themselves! If they make a profit, it's theirs, no one else can get it! If they lose, it's also theirs, no one else can blame them! In this way, neither of us will be held responsible, isn't that good?"

  Xie Wan let her propose letting the Qi family manage the second house's property first, was precisely to prevent them from haggling over prices. Uncle and Aunt, being such noble and upright people, how could they get involved in such things and gain a reputation for coveting their nephew's wealth? They would be willing to help out from the side, but personally managing it is impossible.

  So Wang said so, Yu naturally smiled.

  Wang looked at her laughing heartily, but also felt a bit deceived. Looking at her, he pondered for a moment, and then felt somewhat unwilling to give in. "Even if we agree to this matter of yours, how can we not intervene in the marriage between these two siblings? Are you going to let your family interfere? If word gets out, it would be equivalent to slapping our Wang family's face, not only hurting our relationship but also affecting the Qi family's reputation."

  Yu didn't think of that, she was just trying to help them keep their property earlier. Wang's words are reasonable, how can she refute it?

  Xie Wan listened from the side and suddenly raised her head: "Aunt, who was in charge of mother's marriage at first?"

  Yu patted her head and said softly: "Your grandparents passed away early, so it's your uncle and aunt who are in charge."

  Xie Wan clapped her hands: "That's it! When I grow up, I want Brother and Sister-in-law to be in charge of me!"

  Yu's family was taken aback, looking at Xie Lian. Xie Lian immediately blushed and came over to say: "Don't worry, Master and Mistress. Since Father has moved out on his own, the second household is independent, so our marriage won't trouble you either."

  Wang's lips were pursed and he said nothing.

  Yu's eyebrows furrowed.

  At this moment, Zhen also understood and frowned: "In any case, the marriage of Lang Ge and Wan Jie must be decided by themselves! We have already compromised and let them stay, you should also show some sincerity!"

  Wang looked at Xie Qigong and silently lowered his eyes.

  Xie Wan had a piece of rock sugar in her mouth and watched them play chess.

  Their marriage seems to have little to do with the Wang family's mother-son relationship, but thinking deeply reveals that Xie Liang is fine, he married someone else's daughter and brought her into the household, this property is not something he can get his hands on. However, Xie Wan is different, she will be taking her dowry out when she gets married, aside from Yang Shi's dowry, Qi Shi's original dowry was also sold by Qi Song to add to it, and there is a well-run shop that yields several hundred taels of silver each year. If Xie Hong schemes to swindle Xie Wan's dowry, after Xie Qigong dies and they split the property, it will be enough for this branch of the family to spend.

  In this matter, Xie Wan couldn't help but prepare for a rainy day. The marriage of the siblings must be taken care of by themselves!