However, when Lin Wan walked up to her, the maid whispered, "First Mistress, the hot water is ready. Whenever you want to bathe, just head straight to the kitchen."
Lin Wan held back a chuckle and nodded.
The maid was clever too; noticing the tense atmosphere, she quickly sneaked back to her own room.
"Mei Erqing, explain to me whatâs going on here." Old Mrs. Mei slapped the photo onto the table with a loud smack.
When Mr. Mei saw it, his eyes flickered, pretending ignorance, "What are you doing? I was about to ask the same."
At this moment, Mei Shupingâs family had also returned from the banquet. To be precise, they had detoured to the hospital and only learned Mr. Mei had returned home. That was why they hurried back.
Mei Shuping and Mei Shuqing also saw the photo. The woman seemed familiar, but they couldnât recall her immediately.
"Mei Erqing, stop pretending. Was that man today your son? If you donât make it clear today, weâre not done!"
"What are you causing a scene in front of the kids for?"
"What about the kids? Theyâre all my sons. Over the years, theyâve seen us fight plenty." Old Mrs. Mei, though in her seventies, couldnât remain calm when faced with such matters, just like a younger person.
"Mom and Dad, whatever it is, letâs discuss it calmly. The kids are all here. Why donât we talk in the study?" Mei Shuqing suggested from the side.
Mr. Mei and Old Mrs. Mei didnât object. With their grandchildren present, a scene like this might cost them their dignity. How could they maintain their role as elders in the future?
Mei Shuping and Mei Shuqing helped the two into the study and closed the door, not letting even the daughters-in-law enter.
Matters like this were truly not suitable for daughters-in-law to interfere in, much less the younger generation.
To intervene would surely embarrass Grandpa.
"Sigh, whatâs all this? Hmph, none of you Mei men are any good," Xie Lingzhi snorted with a mocking smile on her lips.
Mei Langchi paused, unsure how to retort.
But Liang Qian wasnât having it, "You canât say that. Our men arenât like yours. Donât lump us all together."
"Sister-in-law, donât speak too soon. I suggest you go home and scrutinize your younger brother well. After all, thereâs a precedent here. And, didnât you see Junzi today? Tsk, tsk, heâs learned to scavenge now."
"This is not something that requires your reminder, Sister-in-law. I know my own husband and son well. I donât know about scavenging, but I do know that Tao Jia is a good girl. Everyone in our compound sings her praises."
"No matter how praised she is, sheâs still divorced. Is it that your Junzi canât find another wife and has to settle for a divorced one?"
"Sometimes, even a young, unmarried girl canât compare to a divorced one. Isnât that right, Sister-in-law?"
"You... Liang Qian, is your family deliberately opposing us? You know perfectly well Tao Jia was originally Xiao Chiâs wife."
"But theyâre divorced now, and it doesnât matter anymore. Is there a law saying my son canât marry a divorced woman? Does the law say my son canât marry his divorced sister-in-law?"
"You are truly bringing disgrace to the Mei family."
"Sister-in-law, youâve got it wrong. The disgrace is on you."
"Mom, stop fighting. Weâve been at it all afternoon. Letâs sit down and take a break. Iâll ask Aunt Wu to brew some tea." Mei Langchi didnât want to hear any more of this. He was already quite troubled enough.