It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

In the county town, the Wang family mansion is shaded by green trees and has a deep courtyard, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene.

However, the tranquility was soon broken by the sound of hurried footsteps.

The old butler looked panicked as he walked through the winding corridors and headed straight for the main courtyard.

He came into the yard, not caring that his master was leisurely teasing the bird in the cage.

He gasped and called out repeatedly: "Master, Master..."

Mr. Wang frowned, "Why are you so flustered?"

The old housekeeper said in a panic, "Oh no! The manager of our farm outside the city has just been taken away by the county government. He has already been taken to the county government!"

When Mr. Wang heard this, the bird food in his hand accidentally dropped, and the bird frightened and fluttered around.

He himself almost lost his balance, and the attendant beside him was quick to step forward and support him.

Mr. Wang steadied himself, turned his sharp gaze towards the old butler, and asked in a deep voice, "Have you ever asked what exactly is going on?"

The old butler wiped the sweat from his forehead and spoke with difficulty:

"Master, the steward has committed many evil deeds on the farm, oppressing the tenants. He even drugged them and deliberately stole their livestock, then forced them to pay compensation. Many tenants couldn't afford the compensation and had to work for nothing, suffering terribly."

After hearing this, Mr. Wang's face turned ashen instantly, and a hint of disbelief and anger flashed in his eyes.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, and dark shadows seemed to flash before his eyes.

He hasn't been in charge of household affairs for a long time since his eldest son passed away. How could such a cunning servant appear in his family and bully the people in the neighborhood?

He shouted sternly, "Go find the second brother right now!"

Upon hearing this, the old butler did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately turned around to ask for help.

At this moment, Wang Maocai was in a brothel, drinking and chatting with several friends. The sound of stringed instruments lingered in the air, and laughter continued.

He was holding a wine glass and was about to have a chat, but the old butler came in hurriedly and interrupted his leisure time.

Wang Maocai frowned slightly, his displeasure evident in his expression. "Why are you so flustered? Can't you see we're talking about serious business?"

The old housekeeper didn't care about etiquette, he leaned close to his ear and lowered his voice to briefly report to Wang Maocai that the manager of the farm had been arrested by the government.

At the end, with a hint of anxiety in his tone, he said, "Second Master, the master is very angry at the moment. Please go back quickly."

Upon hearing this, Wang Maocai sobered up instantly. He hurriedly got up, said goodbye to his friends, and led his people hurried home.

After returning to the mansion, Wang Maocai went straight to the yard where his father was.

As soon as he stepped over the threshold, an exquisite teacup flew towards him accompanied by his father's angry shout, almost hitting him in the face.

He dodged the sudden "greeting" with a flash of his body, but he felt a surge of panic in his heart.

"Rebellious son! Kneel down!"

Wang Maocai knelt down tremblingly.

Mr. Wang angrily scolded, "How do you manage your family business on a daily basis? How dare you allow such a scandal to happen and bring shame to the family!"

"Our ancestors were kind and generous. Whenever there was war, they would donate money or food. When there was a disaster, they would either reduce the rent or give a year or two of grace to tenants who couldn't survive."

"When it comes to your eldest brother, he defended the city to the death, even sacrificing his life for his country, which earned him the little fame and status he has today."

"You, however, indulge your evil servants, oppress the people, and act recklessly. Are you willing to destroy the foundation laid by our ancestors in your hands?"

"I also don't ask you to do everything yourself. If you were even a third as attentive as your elder brother, there wouldn't be such a scum in our family!"

Mr. Wang’s words were like a sharp blade, piercing Wang Maocai’s heart.

A hint of gloom flashed in his eyes, and the hands hanging by his side clenched tightly.

It was always like this. Nothing he did pleased his father, and he was inferior to his elder brother in everything.

Perhaps it was the alcohol, or perhaps Master Wang's words were too poignant, but Wang Maocai suddenly looked up and said unwillingly, "Yes, I am not as good as Big Brother in every way."

He immediately laughed at himself and said, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. Why wasn't I the one who died in the first place?"

After saying that, he suddenly stood up and rushed out of the yard without looking back, leaving Master Wang standing there in a daze, shaking with anger.

"You...you rebellious son!" Master Wang's voice echoed in the empty courtyard.

He staggered a few steps, holding his chest, and almost fell. Fortunately, he was supported by the old butler who arrived in time!

"Master, please calm down! The Second Master is still young and ignorant. Please don't argue with him."

The old housekeeper comforted him anxiously and ordered the servants to quickly call a doctor, fearing that Master Wang would get hurt by anger.

In the Wang Mansion, people were thrown to the ground and horses were in chaos. Servants were rushing back and forth, and the atmosphere was tense and panicked.

Wang Maocai was filled with rage and rushed all the way back to the main room.

He kicked the screen that was blocking his way away, and the screen fell to the ground with a loud bang. He stepped straight over the screen and walked towards the inner room with a gloomy face.

At this time, Chen was eating with her head down. She was so frightened by the sudden noise that she almost dropped the chopsticks in her hand. She stood up hurriedly, her eyes full of astonishment.

The maids in the room were so frightened that they dared not even breathe. They were silent as a cicada and dared not move.

"Get out of here!" Wang Maocai shouted angrily.

Seeing the angry look on the Second Master's face, Nanny Chen did not dare to delay and quickly waved her hand to signal the maids to leave. She stood trembling by the door, stealing glances at the situation inside from time to time.

Seeing that it was her husband who had returned with an angry look on his face, Chen felt unhappy but suppressed her anger and asked, "Second Master, what kind of injustice did you suffer outside? Why are you so furious as soon as you come home?"

Wang Maocai glared and shouted, "Let me ask you, was that steward at the farm outside the city sent by you?"

"Who gave him the courage to force innocent people into slavery? He acts so arrogantly, I ask you, do you know?"

Chen's heart tightened, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "It was just that the shop manager came to me personally, hoping to find a job for my distant nephew."

"I saw that the steward was quite capable, and his nephew was quite clever, and he was also an elder in the family, so I thought of sending him to the farm to gain some experience."

With a crisp "bang", Wang Maocai swept the cups on the table and the porcelain fell to the ground and shattered.

"Ms. Chen, do you think I know nothing about your little thoughts?"

"You sent away the original housekeepers and replaced them with your own people to mess around at home. I can turn a blind eye to all this.

"But this time, you've completely disregarded the family's reputation and dignity, allowing your subordinates to do whatever they want. Don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Now that something like this has happened and the person has been detained in the county government office, you must handle the aftermath for me!

"If that steward says something he shouldn't and brings disaster to the family, you can quit being the head of the household. The nunnery outside the city is where you'll be!"

After saying that, he turned and left without even looking at his wife, whose face was gloomy.