After the separation, I took my whole family to eat delicious food and drink spicy

Seeing that there was no one in the kitchen, Li Lin hurriedly pulled Li Fang into the kitchen.

"Sister-in-law, how is the discussion going with brother about the division of the family?"

Li Fang sighed, "What else can I do? You know your eldest brother is a very scared person. He is very afraid of our mother. No matter what, I dare not bring this up with her."

Li Lin said anxiously, "Sister-in-law, are we going to keep supporting those three wives like this forever? We have so many people living together in our family. Cooking and washing clothes every day is exhausting enough, and we still have to work in the fields. If we split up the family, wouldn't it be easier for us to live our own lives?"

Li Fang shook her head helplessly, "But your eldest brother... Well, let me persuade him again."

Li Lin nodded and said, "Well, sister-in-law, you must talk to my eldest brother. Otherwise, we don't know what will happen to our family because of the third wife. Doesn't our mother also dislike those people in the third wife? I believe that as long as my eldest brother talks to my mother, she will definitely agree." After that, Li Lin left the kitchen.

Li Fang returned to her room and repeated to Li Jiang what Li Lin had said. "Head of the household, I also think this family must be divided. Think about it, our third brother is gone, and now there's only Bai, a woman, and three children left in the third branch. What can they accomplish? To put it bluntly, they still have to rely on us for support. If we don't divide the family, sooner or later this family will be dragged down by the third branch."

Li Jiang was silent for a long time before he slowly said, "But will mother agree?"

"Master, don't worry. I think our mother has been getting more and more dissatisfied with the third room recently. She might even want to separate them and let them live on their own!"

After hearing what his wife said, Li Jiang no longer had any worries. He decided to go to the Su family early tomorrow morning to discuss the division of the family.

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to turn pale, Bai got up and prepared to make breakfast for the whole family. She dressed carefully, fearing to wake the three sleeping children.

At breakfast, the whole family sat together, but the atmosphere was more solemn than usual. Li Jiang ate a few quick bites and then, under the pretext of going to the fields to check on the crops, actually went to discuss the division of the family with the Su family.

Inside Su's house, a ray of sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting a shadow on the mottled floor. Su was mending clothes with her head down when she heard the door open. She looked up and saw Li Jiang, startled for a moment. Then she put down her needlework and motioned for him to sit down.

"Mom, I have something to discuss with you." Li Kun's voice was low and firm.

Su put down the needle and thread in her hand, and a subtle complex emotion flashed in her eyes. "Tell me, what's the matter?"

"It's about dividing the family." Li Jiang took a deep breath and mustered up his courage to speak. "Mom, you know, we have a large family and high expenses. When my third brother was around, our lives were better. But since he passed away, the third branch of the family has become less and less obedient to you. If the last marriage with the Zhao family had gone through, and we had received the thirty taels of betrothal gift, our family wouldn't have to live so hard. Now, not only is the money gone, but we still have to support Bai and our three children. It's not a solution for any of us. I think dividing the family might be a better option."

When Su heard this, she thought of Bai and Li Xiaoxiao who were becoming increasingly out of her control, and she really wanted to kick the third family out immediately.

"Jiang'er, you're right. Since the third branch is so disobedient, let's just split up. But the thought of having to give them things makes my heart ache like a knife."

"Mom, you are getting old and confused. You are the eldest in our family. If you say you won't give them any, they will dare to say anything."

After hearing Li Jiang's words, Su's eyes flashed with ruthlessness and determination, and she nodded. "You're right, Jiang'er. Ultimately, I have the final say in this family. I will handle the division of the family properly and won't let the third branch take advantage of us."

"Mom, I will fully support you and communicate well with my second brother and others to ensure that the division process goes smoothly and does not cause unnecessary disputes." Li Jiang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Su finally gave in, and his tone became more firm.

Su stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the rising sun, feeling a mixture of emotions. She knew full well what a split up meant to the family, but reality forced her to make this decision. She turned to Li Jiang and said, "Go ahead and call everyone in the family. I'll talk to them about this."

Li Jiang took his orders and left. Soon, the entire family was gathered in the main hall. Su sat at the head of the table, her gaze sweeping over everyone, finally stopping on Bai and the three children, her eyes filled with disgust.

"I've called everyone here today because I have an important announcement to make." Su's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the hall. "Our Li family has gone through so many years of ups and downs, and now it's time to make a change. I've decided that our Li family must split up."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall erupted in an uproar. Mrs. Bai's face turned pale. She hugged her three children tightly, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness. The other family members looked at each other, some surprised, some relieved, and some worried.

Su ignored everyone's reactions and continued, "After the division, each family must live independently and assume their own responsibilities and obligations. As for the distribution of property, I will handle it fairly and ensure that everyone gets their fair share. However, I want to remind everyone that the division of the family is not a revenge. We, the Li family, are still one family. If we encounter difficulties in the future, we must support each other."

After saying this, Su took a deep breath. Li Xiaoxiao listened to Su's high-sounding words and thought to herself, if Su could really be as fair and just as she said, then even a sow could climb a tree. However, despite this thought, Li Xiaoxiao said nothing.