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Ji Chenbi muttered to himself, "I think what the older sister said is right, I want to play with my older and younger sisters..."

"well said!"

A voice of approval rang out from outside. Everyone looked over and saw that the three masters of the Ji family had returned.

Ji Baiming, Ji Baizhang, and Ji Baixue exchanged a glance, looked at Tingyao with approval, and walked in side by side.

“My third brother and I have actually discussed these things in private many times. No matter what happened in the past, let’s not talk about it anymore. Now, for the sake of the children, we should live well as a family.”

The speaker was Ji Baizhang, and he was the one who said "good" just now.

He nodded approvingly at Tingyao, saying that everyone said the child was weak and easy to bully, but that was clearly nonsense; she was obviously very clever.

Ji Baiming felt like a stranger to his own daughter. Looking at her face, which resembled that of his first wife, his heart softened.

He suddenly realized that he had been ignoring his own daughter too much over the years, and he hadn't even known that she would have such insights, which were in no way inferior to Ji Anzhi's.

He paused, then said, "Your third uncle and I have actually discussed these things privately many times."

As the eldest son of the eldest branch and the highest-ranking official in the Ji family, he had to speak up at this time.

"No matter what happened in the past, let's not dwell on it. Now, for the sake of the children, we should all live well as a family."

Although Ji Baiming is a high-ranking official of the second rank, he has been walking on thin ice these past few years. His colleagues have their brothers to discuss matters with, but he can only make his own decisions. In his position as an official, it is no longer possible to seek merit but only to avoid mistakes. Only those who are truly capable and useful can succeed.

Not to mention the undercurrents between the Crown Prince, Zhang Zhan, and Zhao Siwei; the future direction of the capital is something that truly needs careful discussion.

He sighed, "Last time I was having dinner with my colleagues, I didn't recognize Chunhe and Chenbi in front of me. It was so embarrassing."

With both elder brothers in the same boat, Ji Boxue naturally nodded in agreement, “Since we’re both here today, we can discuss it.”

Upon hearing her husband speak, Dou smiled and agreed, "I think it's a good idea too."

The three families each have a small plot of land and few large courtyards, so the children don't have enough space to play. If they were combined into one entity, it would only benefit the three families.

Yang and Ji Baizhang, being of one mind, naturally nodded in agreement. "Chunhe is proud and arrogant but not very shrewd. It would be a blessing for her if she could learn some good things from her older sisters."

Sun was speechless, and even seemed about to stagger and fall to the ground.

Grandma Ji nodded and readily accepted: "Since you all say it's fine, I naturally like a lively atmosphere."

If the three branches of the family were united, then the Sun family's position would not be so detached.

Both Yang and Dou are honest people, and they will definitely help Tingyao without turning a blind eye.

Now all she can do is to do as much as possible to plan for Tingyao.

She always has to leave first, so we must make the most of our limited time to plan more for our granddaughter...

Seeing that the majority of votes were in favor, Tingyao made a second suggestion, "As for managing the household affairs, this whole mess was caused by the First Madam. She can't even manage the land of the main house properly, and the courtyard and roads are all clear. I'm afraid she'll be even worse off managing it. Second Aunt, you'll have to take on more of the household management duties."

The Dou family and the Yang family had a very good relationship, so the Dou family would definitely support the Yang family.

These two people have no bad intentions; they always discuss things together.

Sure enough, Madam Dou spoke up, "Tingyao is right. Before the family was divided, my second sister-in-law managed the household affairs very well."

Sun Shi is in charge of the household affairs, which means she manages things arbitrarily and without restraint. She has already taken a lot from the third branch of the family in the past. This household affairs can't be taken over by her; the second sister-in-law has to take over.

Of the three daughters-in-law, Old Madam Ji liked Yang, who came from a scholarly family, the most. "I think it's fine. Okay, let's settle on this for now. Second daughter-in-law, are you willing?"

She spoke, and Ji Baiming, Ji Baizhang, and Ji Boxue nodded and said some good things about Yang.

Madam Yang actually regretted suggesting the separation of the family back then. As a girl from a scholarly family, she didn't have much money. If she were to live alone, everything would cost money, especially as the children grew up and spent money like water. If she were to take over the management of the household, she would have more money in her hands.

Every time she came to pay her respects to Old Madam Ji, Old Madam Ji would always give her money subtly, implying that she should come to her if she needed anything.

Yang bowed and said solemnly, "Of course, your daughter-in-law is willing."

As for Madam Sun, she was completely caught off guard. Before she could even speak, Ji Baiming's reprimand had already fallen on her head.

"Tingyao is right. What a big mess this has caused. Look at the kind of family you've managed. Fine, let's open all the locked doors today and have a proper meal as a family."

Ji Baiming is increasingly dissatisfied with Sun Shi. Behind his back, she wants to give Ji Anzhi to Zhao Sicong as a concubine. She doesn't even consult with him properly about such an important matter, and she wants to finalize it so that he can show off.

His legitimate daughter, even if she is his second wife's legitimate daughter, is the child he has cared about the most over the years. How could he let her become someone else's concubine?

Moreover, the officials in the Ji family all tacitly understood and never took sides. If Madam Sun really gave Ji Anzhi to Zhao Sicong as a concubine, then he would be the sinner of the Ji family.

Today's performance is aimed at Ji Tingyao again.

They want to destroy both their own children and those who aren't their own; what a misfortune for the family!

Seeing that her eldest son was in a bad mood, Grandma Ji told him the good news, so that she wouldn't let the couple start arguing and ruin things.

She stood up and said, "Alright, that's enough. I'm tired too. Let's all go home."

Feeling she had gotten a great deal, Yang quickly went to help her up, saying, "I'll take the old lady home."

The support from Old Madam Ji was very important to her later, and she also brought Dou Shi and her two daughters along.

The three grown men also said they would personally lead a group to remove the lock, and they walked out laughing and joking.

Sun was so angry she almost fell backward. Seeing everyone had left, she really wanted to slap Tingyao, and she did just that, raising her hand to strike her cheek.

"Little bitch!"

The voice was incredibly shrill; I really wanted to pounce on Tingyao and bite her.

Tingyao firmly and accurately grasped her hand and smiled slightly at her.

Hitting someone is wrong; it's not something we encourage.

She might suffer losses in anyone else's hands in this lifetime, but Sun Shi would never be the one to suffer.

“Madam, the eldest daughter is not something you can just give away. I advise you to stop now. This mansion will no longer be yours. If you do anything too outrageous, don’t blame me for being impolite.”

She let go of Madam Sun's hand and dusted off the hem of her dress.

Sun was so angry she almost laughed, pointing at Tingyao's nose, "You dare threaten me?"

What can't be threatened? Sun is a typical example of someone who can't find his own place.

Tingyao reminded the person who had been drifting for many years, "Don't forget. You are just a second wife, a divorced second wife. It's not that your father wouldn't dare, after all, your family is now relying on the Ji family for their livelihood."

She was the legitimate daughter of the first wife. You were just a second wife. If you weren't a second wife, how could you have married a high-ranking official?

"Although my mother is dead, I still have relatives on my maternal side!" When the new year comes, her maternal grandparents will return to the capital, and then she will have many more powerful backers.

"I remember how you've treated me all these years. Don't worry, once the three branches of the family merge into one Ji family, there will be plenty of people watching you."

The Yang and Dou families will definitely work together to get closer to the Sun family.

After today's events, Ji Baiming will look at his second wife with new respect. If it weren't for Old Madam Ji speaking up, things would probably be much more lively right now.

Tingyao gave the order to leave.

"Someone, escort the First Madam out!"